The success of "Gold Dust Woman"

[greatdarkwing]

"Gold Dust Woman" was never released as an official single, right? Well, I don't know about other cities, but here in Miami, GDW is played more than any other FM song on the radio...Which is kind of strange if you think about it. Personally, its one of my favorite FM songs...but I was just wondering what really catepulted this song...Did it get alot of airplay in '77? Or was it from being a concert staple?

Frankly, today its as big a hit as "Dreams" or "The Chain" live, as soon as people hear the cowbell(i promise not to make Blue Oyster Cult jokes ) the crowd goes insane...So, I'm just wondering how it evolved into such a big hit....

Thanks!
~Alex