Ep. 210: A discussion on Andrew Gold and his song "Thank You for Being a Friend"

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 10 June 2024

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Join host Chris DeMakes and co-host/producer Chris Fafalios as they embark on a musical exploration of Andrew Gold's iconic 1978 single "Thank You for Being a Friend" in this week's episode. While most listeners may recognize it as the beloved theme song from The Golden Girls, DeMakes and Fafalios dive into the rich layers of this timeless track, uncovering its sentimental and tongue-in-cheek charm. As they dissect Gold's impressive musical legacy, they reveal how this song is not only uplifting but also a heartfelt tribute to friendship. Tune in as they pay homage to an extraordinary songwriter and musician whose work continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes If you love Chris DeMakes A Podcast and you'd like to support the show AND get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:33.0	Thank you for being a friend.
0:40.0	Hey everyone, for today's episode, Chris Fathallius and I will be breaking down the writing, recording, and lyrical interpretation of a song from an artist who is no longer with us.
0:52.0	That artist being lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist,
0:55.4	Andrew Gold, and the single, Thank you for being a friend. Taken from his 1978 album, All This in Heaven 2.
1:04.0	Andrew was a renowned session player, and by the early 70s was working full time as a musician, songwriter, and producer.
1:12.0	His first big break came in 1974 while working on Heart Like
1:16.0	a Wheel with Linda Ronstadt. Thank you for being a friend was a modest hit upon
1:20.4	release in 1978 but it was a 42nd abbreviated version, recorded later by Cynthia
1:26.8	Fee and used as the theme song for the hit TV show The Golden Girls that made the tune
1:32.3	a household hit.
1:34.4	The song is beyond catchy and the musicianship is top notch.
1:38.3	After all, Andrew was joined on the track by Toto's Jeff Picaro on drums and another world renownedrenowned session player Wadi Wachtell on guitar.
1:46.8	So sit back while we all take a master class in songwriting and hey thank you for being a friend.
1:55.0	Hey hey have you heard
1:57.0	Chris to makes a podcast
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