Thank You for Being a Friend

Andrew Gold

About Thank You for Being a Friend

"Thank You for Being a Friend" is a song written by Andrew Gold, who recorded it for his third album, All This and Heaven Too. The song reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978. On the Cash Box chart, "Thank You for Being a Friend" spent two weeks at #11. A cover by Cynthia Fee was the theme song for the NBC sitcom The Golden Girls.


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2004
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Thank you for being a friend
Traveled down a road and back again
Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant

I'm not ashamed to say
I hope it always will stay this way
My hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow

And if you threw a party
Invited everyone you knew
Well, you would see the biggest gift would be from me
And the card attached would say

Thank you for being a friend 
Thank you for being a friend 
Thank you for being a friend 
Thank you for being a friend 

If it's a car you lack
I'd surely buy you a Cadillac
Whatever you need any time of the day or night

I'm not ashamed to say
I hope it always will stay this way
My hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow

And when we both get older
With walking canes and hair of gray
Have no fear even though it's hard to hear
I will stand here close and say

Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)

Let me tell you about a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)

And when we die and float away
Into the night the Milky Way
You'll hear me call as we ascend
I'll say your name then once again

Thank you for being a 

Thank you for being a friend (I want to thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I want to thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I want to thank you)
Thank you for being a friend
People, let me tell you about a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend

Whoa, tell you about a friend (thank you right now, for being a friend)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna tell you right now, and tell you again)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you, thank you, for being a friend)
Thank you for being a friend

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Andrew Gold

Andrew Maurice Gold (August 2, 1951 – June 3, 2011) was an American singer, musician and songwriter. His works include the Top 10 single "Lonely Boy" (1977), as well as "Thank You for Being a Friend" (1978), and "Never Let Her Slip Away" (1978). more »

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Written by: Andrew M Gold

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13 facts about this song

Origination
The song "Thank You for Being a Friend" was originally composed and performed by American singer-songwriter Andrew Gold.
Release & Chart Position
Released as a part of Gold's third album in 1978, it reached the number 25 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Genre
The song falls within the music genre of "Soft Rock."
Cover Versions
It has been covered by a number of popular music artists, including Cindy Fee who sang it as a jingle for NBC's promo campaign.
TV Theme Song
The song is perhaps best known as the theme song of the popular TV sitcom, "The Golden Girls." It was re-recorded by Cynthia Fee for this specific purpose.
International Recognition
It has gained international recognition through "The Golden Girls" which has been syndicated worldwide.
Reception by Fans
The song remains a fan favorite and is often associated with nostalgia due to its connection with the beloved sitcom.
Composer's Recognition
Andrew Gold expressed pride for the song's longevity and the happiness it brought many, despite it overshadowing many of his other works.
Album Details
The album in which "Thank You for Being a Friend" appeared is titled "All This and Heaven Too."
Legacy
Despite Gold having a diverse musical career including playing a crucial role in the formation of the sound of Linda Ronstadt's backing band, this one song has remained his most recognized work.
Composer's Death
Andrew Gold passed away in 2011 because of a heart attack, but his song continues to live on and is still celebrated today.
Inclusion in Movie Trailers
The song was included in the trailers for the 2002 film "Ted" and the 2016 film "The Boss."
Music Video
The song also has a charming music video that features a montage of photos from Andrew Gold's life, reflecting the song’s sentiment of cherishing friendships.

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