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Andrew Gold (I) (1951–2011)
Every day, somewhere across the globe, someone is enjoying the music of Andrew Gold. Whether it's his joyous ode "Thank You for Being a Friend," his plaintive hit "Lonely Boy," his chiming guitar work and supple arrangements on various classic tracks such as Linda Ronstadt's smash hit "You're No Good," his crafty, ear-friendly art-pop as one half ...
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Born:in Burbank, California, USADied:(age 59) in Encino, California, USA |
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Soundtrack (32 credits)
2018
The Goldbergs
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Goldberg Girls
(2018)
... (writer: "Thank You For Being A Friend")
2017
Family Guy
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Passenger Fatty-Seven
(2017)
... (writer: "Thank You For Being A Friend" (The Theme from Golden Girls))
2015-2016
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Cameron Diaz/Jon Favreau/Alessia Cara
(2016)
... (writer: "Thank You for Being a Friend" - uncredited)
- Christina Aguilera/Jeff Probst/Kid Rock
(2015)
... (writer: "Thank You for Being a Friend")
2015
JonTron
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- StarCade: Episode 9 - The Star Wars Holiday Special (FINALE)
(2015)
... (writer: "Thank You For Being a Friend" - uncredited)
2015
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Kimmy Goes to Court!
(2015)
... (writer: "Thank You for Being a Friend" - uncredited)
2014
Looking
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Looking Glass
(2014)
... (writer: "Thank You for Being a Friend" - uncredited)
- Looking for Uncut
(2014)
... (writer: "Thank You For Being A Friend" - uncredited)
Britain's Got Talent
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2012) (writer - 1 episode, 2012)
- 2012: Auditions 3
(2012)
... (performer: "Thank You for Being a Friend" - uncredited) / (writer: "Thank You for Being a Friend" - uncredited)
2010
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.183
(2010)
... (writer: "Lonely Boy")
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes, 2010) (performer - 1 episode, 1980)
- Anne Hathaway/Florence and the Machine
(2010)
... (writer: "Thank You for Being a Friend" - uncredited)
- Betty White/Jay-Z
(2010)
... (writer: "Thank You For Being A Friend" - uncredited)
- Buck Henry/Andrew Gold/Andrae Crouch & Voices of Unity
(1980)
... (performer: "This This One Goodbye" - uncredited)
2007
The X Factor
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Auditions 4
(2007)
... (writer: "Thank You for Being a Friend" - uncredited)
2001
Phoenix Nights
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.6
(2001)
... (writer: "Bridge to Your Heart" - uncredited)
2000
This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
(TV Mini-Series) (performer: "Thank You for Being a Friend")
1993
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman
(TV Movie) (performer: "Stand Tall") / (producer: "Stand Tall") / (writer: "Stand Tall")
1985-1992
The Golden Girls
(TV Series) (writer - 152 episodes)
- One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest
(1992)
... (writer: "Thank You For Being A Friend")
- Home Again, Rose: Part 2
(1992)
... (writer: "Thank You For Being A Friend")
- Home Again, Rose: Part 1
(1992)
... (writer: "Thank You For Being A Friend")
- Rose: Portrait of a Woman
(1992)
... (writer: "Thank You For Being A Friend")
- A Midwinter Night's Dream
(1992)
... (writer: "Thank You For Being A Friend")
1978
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #17.141
(1978)
... (writer: "Thank You for Being a Friend")
Top of the Pops
(TV Series) (performer - 7 episodes, 1977 - 1978) (writer - 5 episodes, 1977 - 1978)
- Episode dated 27 July 1978
(1978)
... (performer: "How Can This Be Love")
- Episode dated 13 July 1978
(1978)
... (performer: "How Can This Be Love")
- Episode dated 4 May 1978
(1978)
... (performer: "Never Let Her Slip Away") / (writer: "Never Let Her Slip Away")
- Episode dated 20 April 1978
(1978)
... (performer: "Never Let Her Slip Away") / (writer: "Never Let Her Slip Away")
- Episode dated 6 April 1978
(1978)
... (performer: "Never Let Her Slip Away") / (writer: "Never Let Her Slip Away")
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Music department (3 credits)
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Composer (2 credits)
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Actor (1 credit)
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Self (8 credits)
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Archive footage (1 credit)
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(Album) Magnetic Heaven (RCA) As "wax" See more »Alternate Names:
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Personal Quote:
[in 2000] I think the '60s and '70s were the peak period for the singer-songwriter, for sure. Nowadays it's a slightly different thing, with the recording and arrangement more important than the song. But I'm not bothered by it.Trivia:
In 1996 Gold released a psychedelic 60s tribute record entitled, "Greetings From Planet Love." The band "The Fraternal Order of the All" (hilarious liner notes below) was fictitious. This album was a multi-tracked solo affair with Gold essentially playing all of the instruments and singing all of the vocals on original songs in the style of Gold's favorite 1960s bands such as The Beatles, The ... See more »Star Sign:
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