Erica Sunshine Lee - "California Gold"
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“I love making people smile. California Gold is a true story about falling for that special someone, enjoying every second of the journey, and seeing where each kiss and breadcrumb will lead you. It’s an exploration of pioneering those feelings, discovering what you never knew you were missing... I moved to San Francisco in 2001, and I fell in love with the west coast and the enamor of the cliffs in Santa Cruz, and when I wrote this song with Meghan Williams, I knew exactly where I wanted the music video to take place: THE SANTA CRUZ BEACH BOARDWALK ...I want to be remembered as a girl who has changed the world for the better...spread the SUNSHINE!”
— ERICA SUNSHINE LEE, THE GEORGIA GYPSY
Erica Sunshine Lee is 2020's TRMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Horizon Artist of the Year, and winner of "Music Video of the Year" for "Nobody Wins in Vegas." Known all over Nashville and the US music scene as the "Hardest working woman in country and tropical rock music," Sunshine is a Nashville recording artist, award-winning prolific songwriter, and has been an International Touring Artist since 2007. Erica Sunshine Lee has been touring the globe relentlessly 250 - 300 shows per year, performing her original music about her gypsy life, triumphs and struggles with love, her Georgia rural upbringing, her faith, struggles, heartache, redemption, with her sassy southern humor and clever catchy lyrics. Sunshine has shared the stage and opened up for legends Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Darryl Worley, Maren Morris, John Michael Montgomery, Randy Houser, David Nail, David Allan Coe, Jack Ingram, 80s Icon Tommy Tutone, Ryan Hurd, Drake White, Granger Smith, Walker McGuire, Chuck Cannon, and many more! ESL has performed at the world's largest music festival 3 times (Summerfest, Milwaukee), the Daddy of them all - Cheyenne Frontier Days, and festivals across New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji, Australia, Italy, Thailand, Mexico, Canada, and from the east to west coast.
From inspiration anthems such as "Change the world," and patriotic feel-good vibes in "Stand Up For the Flag," Erica Sunshine Lee leaves you wanting more of that all American girl, then brings the laughs and girl empowerment in her fan favorites: "Karma's an even bigger bitch than you," "If you can't skinny dip, chunky dunk," and "I'm a Bad Bitch."
With over 1000 songs penned, 9 original albums recorded, and producing albums for other artists, Erica Sunshine Lee is a prolific musical machine force to be reckoned with.
ESL has written over 40 songs recorded by Nashville and International country artists, including Mark Bray's top 40 single "I Just Need A Drink," and Kirstie Kraus' debut single out on TCN "Silver" and Casper McWade's new single "Whiskey Bent and Jail Bound."
"I love making people smile. California Gold is a true story about falling for the love of your life, enjoying every second of the fall, and seeing where each kiss and breadcrumb will lead you. It's a journey of pioneering those feelings, exploring what you never knew you were missing, and how love, even on the smallest of levels, can truly set your soul on fire, give you a supernatural feeling, and make you feel like the richest person on the planet. I believe that love is the greatest discovery you'll ever find. It's like capturing lightning in a bottle, and holding onto that magic, and being able to look back, no matter what happens after the roller coaster ride, and know that for a moment, you held solid gold in your hands. I moved to San Francisco in 2001, and I fell in love with the west coast and the enamor of the cliffs in Santa Cruz, and when I wrote this song with Meghan Williams, I knew exactly where I wanted the music video to take place: THE SANTA CRUZ BEACH BOARDWALK. Thank you Lexi and Brian for being amazing actors, Joshua Mendez for helping capture this story on film, you are truly the master.
*I love telling stories that make other people realize how normal feeling weird is. We've all been through similar situations, and I love how music connects us all together, gives us hope when we're hollow, healing when we're hurting, and happiness when it's hard to smile. I'm so grateful to be able to share this gift and meet so many people around the globe that continue to inspire me and fuel me to write my songs, and hopefully, be remembered as a girl who has changed the world for the better." - Erica Sunshine Lee
LYRICS
California Gold - Written by Erica Sunshine Lee & Meghan Williams
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Special thanks to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Marini's, Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants, Joshua Mendez, and actors: Lexi & Brian.