The band agreed to their suggestion to set the video in a dog show after receiving numerous literal interpretations of the lyrics.

[1] It was accompanied by one b-side called "Melville Farr" which is based on Dirk Bogarde's character in the 1961 British film Victim.

The song did really well considering the lack of promotion, airplay and Dorian Cox being ill at the time of release.

[5] "Good as Gold" is the only song by The Long Blondes not to be sung by Kate Jackson.

All lyrics written by Dorian Cox, music by The Long Blondes.