Thank You for Being a Friend: The Best of Andrew Gold

Andrew Gold

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 24, 1997)
• Original Release Date: June 24, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Elektra / Wea
• ASIN: B00000347A
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #66,688 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
The first-ever "Gold" CD to showcase the solo work of the popular singer-songwriter. Features all of the California popster's hits (along with a pair of new recordings), and includes a booklet filled with informative liner notes, track-by-track commentary from Andrew himself, and rare photos!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two good reasons, October 11, 2005

By	Paul D. Rasmussen Jr. (Pittsburgh PA, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

for singles fans to buy this CD: 1) The long version of Lonely Boy. The radio station issued 45 sounds like a bad edit at the end and cuts a great guitar lick from Gold. 2) Never Let Her Slip Away. One of those singles that got lost in the glut of releases in the late 70's. Gold's a real talent, and the liner notes reveal many facts you'll be surprised to learn. There's more to his story than Thank You For Being A Friend.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it or I'll come to your home..., November 11, 2006

By	S. Beasley (Northridge, Ca.) - See all my reviews

I first discovered AG thru the Ronstadt records in the mid 70s, which were largely him on guitars and keys (You're No Good, Heat Wave, When Will I be Loved). His incredible gifts made these songs stand out.When he released his first couple of solo albums I was all ears and as a guitar player, strived to duplicate his sound. The songs were simple, musically very rich, and very listenable. After his 4th album, Whirlwind, I kinda lost track of him. I recently hooked up w/ him again, and listened to a lot of his 90s stuff, which is a bit more complex, but still great. After a couple of listens, songs like KING OF SHOWBIZ and CAN ANYBODY SEE YOU are right up there w/ LONELY BOY and HEARTACHES IN HEARTACHES. All are included here. The (at this point) happy postscript is I met the man, and am now playing in his band! He really is brilliant. Dont let the simple melodies fool you- the chords underneath are complex and many. BUY THIS CD!!

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it!!!!!, December 19, 2000

By	G. W. Mcchrystal - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Andrew Gold is a class songwriter in the same league as Billy Joel or Christopher Cross. His music is moving, real and genuine. If you love popular music in its highest, most original form buy this album and sit back and enjoy - life isn't so bad after all!!