Throwback Thursday: 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

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🗓️ 28 November 2024

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

In this special Thanksgiving edition of Throwback Thursday, 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." 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 Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by Distro Kid.
0:05.5	You know what that is.
0:08.1	An ice cold beer.
0:10.2	What's different?
0:12.9	It's Budweiser.
0:14.7	Food longer for a refreshing, smooth taste.
0:21.2	Like no other.
0:24.1	Cheers to that.
0:26.3	Budweiser, like no other.
0:28.5	Please drink responsibly.
0:29.7	For the facts, visit drinkaware.com.
0:31.2	com.
0:32.3	Hey, everybody.
0:33.5	Krista makes a podcast producer, Chris Fafali is here.
0:36.3	It's throwback Thursday once again, and this time it's actually throwback Thanksgiving Thursday. I figured a lot of you are having a leisurely morning, or maybe you're on your way to your turkey bowl, and I'm sure some of you are preparing a big old meal. So I thought I'd re-release this fun episode about being thankful for you to listen to
0:56.4	today. We're not even throwing it back that far this week. We're only going back to June 10th of this
1:02.7	year when Chris and I did an episode all about the late Andrew Golds. Thank you for being a friend.
1:09.4	It just seemed appropriate, as Chris and I are very
1:12.3	thankful for all of you who listen to the show and allow us to continue making it. Plus, I just
1:18.8	think this episode turned out so fun, and I hope that it helps strengthen your appreciation for the song
1:23.6	that would become the soundtrack of Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia.
1:29.0	Oh, and hey, we just launched our Patreon, which you can join by heading to chrisda makes.com.
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