Lonely Boy - Andrew Gold

Mash up of live videos to the album track of Lonely Boy from Andrew's album "What's Wrong With This Picture." Video by www.mctomkat.com/
Lonely Boy - produced by Peter Asher.
Andrew is known for being a singer, songwriter, musician and arranger. 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).
Gold was a multi-instrumentalist who played guitar, bass, keyboards, accordion, synthesizer, harmonica, saxophone, flute, drums and percussion, as well as more arcane musical devices such as ukulele, musette, and harmonium.[1] He was also a producer, sound engineer, film composer, session musician, actor, and painter.
Gold played and recorded with artists such as Carly Simon, Jennifer Warnes, Linda Ronstadt, Stephen Bishop, America, Nicolette Larson, Maria Muldaur, Neil Diamond, Barbi Benton, Juice Newton, Leo Sayer, Freddie Mercury, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Karla Bonoff, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, Roy Orbison, Don Henley, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, Cher, Jesse McCartney and J.D. Souther.
He played a major role as multi-instrumentalist and arranger for Linda Ronstadt's breakthrough album, 1974's Heart Like a Wheel, and her next four albums. Among other accomplishments, he played the majority of instruments on "You're No Good," Ronstadt's only #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, and the same on "When Will I Be Loved," "Heat Wave" and many other classic hits.

[@markshields1338]

This song is definitely a reason why there will never be another decade like the '70s. This is brilliant music.

[@dumfriesspearhead7398]

Very true. Melody and Harmony were King and Queen. Fantastic songwriting, musicianship, production and artistry.

[@timbodut3977]

well said,,,,quite right !!

[@carol12344392]

Hell yes!!!

[@johnlang6366]

Yes indeed 1000% right.!!!!!

[@dallaswoody5458]

The Best Decades ever ❤ 70s

[@mybuck4]

They don't make music like this anymore. The vocals, the piano, the drums, the lyrics. I could listen to this song a million times over.

[@user-ly7jt6kw1z]

I grew up in the 60 and 70 graduated high schoolers in 1975. Today I’m 68 and anyone born in 2000 missed out on some of the greatest music ever recorded. My kids enjoy the music of the 70 and 80 plus some 90 music.

[@sallyrickerson9139]

Born in 1960. Best music ever.10cc, Pablo Cruse, Gino Vannelli,Boston, 38 Special, Chicago, Elton John, so so many.

[@helenreaand]

Born in 1963, loved the 70s and listen to 70s music all the time. Seeing 10cc in November ❤

[@juliodelrio1737]

I was 10 years old 😅😅❤❤now 61😢😢

[@kkkriv7407]

Yup, 1 year behind you lol --9 yrs old!!!

[@StephanieLaerkeAndersen]

Any 70s and 80s teens here? That was such a brilliant time to be alive. (This comment was originally left by my brother Stephen born in ‘74)

[@joekrepps]

And some really remarkable technical things done then too, WITHOUT computers! For example, 10cc's "I'm not in love". Did you know what went into making the background vocals or who's voice was repeating "Big boys don't cry"? Here's a link to how it was made. Just a really interesting story! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaDblmejodiEpdU

[@m.e.d.7997]

Sure was.

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some late 70s/early 80s fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of TIME PASSAGES by Al Stewart, THE PINA COLADA SONG by Rupert Holmes kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioXMi4SYbql2a5o and WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES by Michael McDonald on my YT in tribute to the masters of the melodic sound of the era. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.

[@commonsense1649]

graduated in 90, but obviously listened to 60,70 early 80s classic country, pop, classic and southern rock stations back then. Was not a hair band fan at all (except van halen) and by mid 80s pop/rock just turned to crap. I sit and listen to a lot of the same music and some johnny carson/early letterman on here wishing i could turn the clock back. sad and sucks and im not 50!!

[@joegrahe3958]

'85 Grad here, but definitely remember this from my elementary school days

[@paulcowell7588]

How lucky we were to be teenagers in the fantastic 70s

[@hollyherring71]

I was just thinking the same thing thing, Paul.

[@duckbrew]

Indeed. Im 53 now. There was a time and that time has gone....4ever

[@Ronbo710]

Exactly. I remember staying up late to see my favorite bands on Midnight Special and Don Kirshner's Rock Concert. Now kids today can see them anytime by logging on. I think we appreciated things a helluva lot more back then.

[@elaineshelton5825]

Ain't it the truth !

[@m.e.d.7997]

We really were. Did not really know it then though.

[@BleuTracer]

Classic 1970's. We never knew how good we had it!

[@robertrusnak620]

Amen

[@richardhamblen5526]

I am an adopted musician, so I definitely understand the feeling..:)

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

Some of us DEFINITELY knew!

[@bapete5159]

Correct Matey......👍🇬🇧🤓

[@ga-ow7yf]

Spot on.

[@michiganlion5056]

I’m so sad I just found this amazing song at 44 years old I went to look up if he still tours and found out this amazing artist has passed 💔. RIP sir and your music will live on forever thank you for your gift to the world !!!!

[@dukedurbin6740]

He passed away in 2011.

[@barbaraob]

❤❤❤

[@joycetaylor7295]

Oh I didn’t know he had passed what year ? How sad x

[@DesertDigger1]

I miss the 70's.

[@1NATURELOVERJ]

His vocals were so precise, so crisp. We need songwriters and singers with his talent.

[@Meowbay]

This applies to all musicians in this track. The precision and congruence is immaculate.

[@moserfugger6363]

I have very precise pipi.

[@richardmassei9488]

Compared to todays lyrical content where they repeat the hook over and over this is a musical masterpiece! Spectacular musicianship

[@moserfugger6363]

@@richardmassei9488 thank yo for compliment! my 3 bridez also call it mastapiece

[@helenaocean]

It's the invisble gods of sound behind the scenes, people like Bill Porter who made that sound possible. We dont have the voices nor we have the hands to take those sounds as they came....

[@mrplisken1100]

Sang this song word for word when I was 13 years old..... now 61 and I am still singing this song .... word for word.

[@thurgooddukes7381]

This song has been playing in this lonely boys head since 1978! Gives me goosebumps every time!

[@davidmcdaniel3693]

Same!

[@edwardmcmillian1320]

@@davidmcdaniel3693 i was working in the local kawasaki shop here at 16,tearing down bikes and sweeping floors,i quit cause i swept floors,this was playing,i destroyed my life at 16

[@davidmcdaniel3693]

@edward mcmillian Sorry to hear that. I get it though. I have been trying to stop sabotaging my life for more than 40 years. Finally making some progress. I pray that you will also.

[@edwardmcmillian1320]

@@davidmcdaniel3693 thanks friend

[@sassymess7111]

I was 10 when this came out.

[@jamesmore497]

Any one doesn't appreciate this tune just isn't human.

[@jackiek8792]

lol true!!! Here still in 2020💩rocking out to thee best era of music 🎶 and countless other things😬😁its never gonna be the same!!!🇨🇦eh?! Lol hoser!

[@pharcyde4943]

Like joe biden! soros and warren buffet!

[@TheStikapos]

Well, there are 1800 morons out there! This is one of the best by one of the best!

[@bobbyotto6869]

One of my faves....

[@DoesDad]

My mom and I used to listen to this back in the 70's and my mom would do her little dance and point at me sing oh what a lonely, oh what a lonely boy.... She died a year and a half ago and I can't listen to without crying. It's good crying. I'll be seeing you soon Mom. I love you.

[@MrMr-ru3bw]

Bless you

[@jackaction7077]

My mom would point at me singing songs too..lost her in 2015..We will all meet again one day.

[@lilytejada2762]

Gregg Poirier I’m so sorry for your loss 😭 I loss my dad 2 years ago😭

[@keythdanielsen8316]

What a sweet memory.

[@catchairintherye9503]

Gregg, I can relate, a little too well. 😥

[@burton48]

Andrew's father composed the soundtrack to "Exodus," an unforgettable piece of work. I am sure Andrew learned a lot from his father. Andrew was cut down at age 59 by heart problems. This was a tragic loss to the music community.

[@garylove5475]

Certainly a very sad day. Extraordinary talent. RIP

[@Jonanny1]

I’m listening to this in 2020 and it’s great!

[@georgejacobs1259]

Me too!

[@SteveBZ69]

I will have this song on my playlist forever. Brilliant song/ piece of music/ production. Absolute top drawer.

[@TheHiggybabe]

Good to hear haven't heard this in a while glad I'm listening again 👍

[@waynedodgin7449]

Better than ever!!!

[@rapidcat6113]

I've listened to it since the '70's. Just timelines and simply great music, so enjoyable and tied to the timeline of my life.

[@alanburge4798]

This song is pure gold. Pure class. The orchestrations, the singing, the lot. Never gets tired never gets old. Absolute solid gold classic bona fide.........

[@hvdb.9216]

Even the singers name is gold :)

[@adairmooresattely1946]

So true ❤❤❤👍

[@skygazer6898]

You are not wrong. Andrew Gold was an extremely talented artist who left us with some wonderful songs.

[@robharris6874]

You wouldn`t be Jewish !!

[@mr.majestic2667]

Pure Andrew gold.

[@DGWorley]

This guy was an incredibly talented songwriter, musician and singer! Really enjoyed his style. RIP sir

[@neilminshull9510]

Gone way too soon hey mate?

[@cbsteffen]

Yeah. He was too underrated and therefore never had enough success, so I obviously felt bad for him when he died!

[@mnrodriguez]

@@neilminshull9510 ,yup!

[@patrickbrett1552]

Totally agree

[@paulgarbutt8113]

one of the best songs of the 70,s.very talented man...RIP ANDREW..

[@timsullivan7004]

Not only did he back Linda Ronstadt (her background vocals on second verse), but he also wrote the Golden Girls song, Thank You for Being a Friend....he also co-wrote many songs you are all familiar with too. Just a brilliant musician!

[@graemewatson1106]

RIP Andrew Gold(1951-2011) he certainly had the perfect surname as his voice is pure gold to listen to

[@GalileanInvariance]

1951-2011

[@almostfm]

@Cody Engelke And his mother was Marni Nixon, who dubbed Audrey Hepburn's singing in "My Fair Lady", Natalie Wood in "West Side Story", and a ton of others.

[@cookingsstuff7812]

Thats why he was andrew GOLD hehe

[@ELEcomments]

He was very talented his dad Ernest Gold was a famous film composer as well. I'm a Gold these guys were distant relatives but sadly I never got to meet them

[@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826]

Absolutely !

[@nigelransome1695]

Wish I could turn back the clock to these times, 1975 17 again

[@ronr1763]

LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😀

[@sallyrickerson9139]

Me too.

[@johnmcdowall7739]

I grew up listening to 70s music,what a time to be alive.

[@davidmcdaniel3693]

Agree!

[@wavesurfer7284]

Precisely that, i loved the 70s the music was the best & just the way of life was lovely, my happiest ever memories, so glad i lived through those years the world sure is different now so I'll always be thankful

[@cherylthompson2731]

Indeed

[@jackienuttall7549]

Stephanie 60s and 70s perfect 👌

[@gregnormal1]

Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe

[@jackienuttall7549]

@@gregnormal1 a huge fan always

[@gregnormal1]

@@jackienuttall7549 Hey! That’s very good to know, I just can’t stop myself from listening to this song anytime am alone! If I may ask which of all their songs is your favourite? Have a great day… Stay Safe

[@arcadiosaberon1286]

Any other Andrew Gold lovers out there in 2018?

[@donnafairburn8531]

Yes me

[@philiptucci2458]

Great music from Andrew Gold, I sure love all his music, a fan since the beginning

[@dandydan01]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO wat a lonely boi

[@groovehog1]

Arcadio saberon I grew up with this stuff and loved it. Best part is, my teenage boys found it and they love it too!

[@TheEndtymsnatzal]

Arcadio saberon yup, see my comments, I’m with ya.👍🏻

[@raythomas4812]

Born in 62 - I was the right ages when these song came out. They just don't write like this anymore - what a fab song ( and great Era - I love listening to this stuff on a cassette

[@toddsmith1617]

I like watching the videos I didn't get to see back the the day because we only had three channels.

[@michaelcox6730]

Born in 62 myself loved this time best time's of my life 🧬 😆

[@brianarvay1662]

Andrew Gold is like Alan Parsons, Alan Oday, Albert Hammond. Much more behind the scenes. Hidden talent that’s a lot of people don’t see.

[@stephensmith1343]

Checkout Art's Breakaway album. Andrew is all over it.

[@alasdairbaird7303]

Peter McCann might have been the same.

[@ericorlinsky8546]

Saw Andrew Gold as opening act and member of group for Linda Ronstadt at St Johns University, Jamaica NY in 1974-1975…great concert.

[@nancydevolder4433]

There is more musicality in this song than in the entire Billboard top 100 of today.

[@ddk999]

I would say in the entire Billboard Top 100 of the last two decades. At least.

[@johnnewson2]

Who still loves to listen to Andrew Gold? 2019

[@hollyherring71]

I do!

[@martinhowe3679]

me

[@billregan3232]

What month of 2019???

[@arunjastar9972]

I love it so muche !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@deemavo]

Dude. 5.6 million views and counting. Clearly PLENTY are still listening.

[@shalomcohen1309]

Gold’s voice, his piano, the lyrics-and of course the buildup to his final high note-truly make my heart soar. That’s what really great music should do for you, it should move your heart and soul, or make you jump up to dance or even make you weep. Andrew Gold was pure gold.

[@mercian7]

He moves my heart..Never let her slip her away..confirms it.

[@joewalsh6633]

Hi I just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day!

[@alisatourek9176]

Sending love to all the lonely boys!!! St. Andrew pray for us!!! St. Peter pray for us & St Rita pray FOR US, WHO HAVE DEVOTIIN TO THEE!

[@gregnormal55.]

Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day. Stay Safe

[@joewalsh6633]

Hi I just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day

[@keithgoodrick-meech3921]

The 70s and 80s were fantastic musically, real musicians, real singers, no computer BS. And most of all, colour wasn't ever an issue. !! We just enjoyed talented artists.!!

[@joewalsh6633]

Hi I just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day!

[@tonykeisling2830]

who else in 2019 is listening to ANDREW GOLD?

[@christiaanjellesma1851]

this is really ALWAYS in my recommondations hahaha no matter what i listen Andrew is there, but i love this song

[@deangarside5433]

Love it

[@timstring344]

I do because we have to do it to prevent good music from dying.

[@steel90912]

1977 hit. 🤗❤️

[@michaeltienken2609]

Me. He was a genius. What he did on You're No Good for Linda Ronstadt is amazing.

[@maryfrancesaitken5644]

Was SO in love with Andrew in the 80’s 💚💚 was devastated when he died 😢

[@gregnormal55.]

Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day. Stay Safe

[@maryfrancesaitken5644]

@@gregnormal55. Hi Greg. Yes….I was and still am a huge fan of Andrew 👍 loved his music x

[@gregnormal55.]

@@maryfrancesaitken5644 Hey! That’s very good to know, I just can’t stop myself from listening to this song anytime am alone! If I may ask which of all his songs is your favorite? Have a great day… Stay Safe

[@joewalsh6633]

Hi I just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day

[@sarahkaylor4933]

It's amazing to see how many people are still listening. I can't stand to be away from my cat during storms and fireworks to get to the lonely boy.

[@gregnormal55.]

Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day. Stay Safe

[@joewalsh6633]

Hi I just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day❤

[@sarahkaylor4933]

@@joewalsh6633 of course I'm a fan. I don't do all the social media so this weird. Did once cuz I thought I had to for legal reasons to appear on zoom. A so called Ashton Kutcher cat fished me. What kind of Joe Walsh are you again? I know who a Joe Walsh is & the whole world knows so if your name just happens to be Joe Walsh, then let me know & no hard feelings. Maybe YOU could use a friend.

[@sarahkaylor4933]

I'm always a fan of Andrew Gold. I just played for my cat. I was gone for 2 nights but was set up pretty good. Had to get a ride to Kalamazoo for cat food.

[@joewalsh6633]

thank you so much. thank you for your love and support that you showered on me, i hope you never stop supporting me. I know you will be surprised that I add you to my private account, but please keep this a secret to avoid false stories in the media. I must say that I have enormous respect for you considering the way I have contacted you and I am very glad that you are my fan ❤️

[@guyjent8027]

Born in 1964 I Remember the song as if it was yesterday

[@saramonson990]

Fantastic!!! They don't make music this good anymore. RIP Andrew.

[@mnrodriguez]

Agree!

[@docholliday1809]

❤❤

[@davidmcdaniel3693]

Agree!

[@tuftoro7111]

This guy was definitely one of the best musicians/ singer/ songwriter/ composer and everything else back in the 70's.

[@calibean7736]

Absolutely!❤

[@andrestrat]

Summer of 77, best time of my life! music was good, no one trying to control your life... freedom

[@scottbeaudry121]

The 1970’s were the best. Totally different decade and totally different music compared to these days.

[@fmmaj9noname332]

It kinda flashed Andrew's mother's creds a little quick there. She was Marni Nixon, who sang Natalie Wood's parts in West Side Story, Deborah Kerr's parts in The King and I, and most controversially, she provided the vocal parts of Eliza Doolittle for Audrey Hepburn, a role everyone thought should go to the original actress/singer, Julie Andrews. She was also one of the nuns singing about the Trouble With Maria in the movie version of The Sound of Music, and she sang Grandma Fa in Mulan. Andrew Gold played guitar and backup for Linda Ronstadt during her most active phase, providing the guitar solo and most of the other instruments on Linda's cover of You're No Good. And of course, his tune Thank You For Being a Friend was the theme song to The Golden Girls.

[@rodolfoleyva5157]

😲

[@whitsundaydreaming]

Thank you for that, good to know!

[@fleaflicker1451]

You're awesome Thank You!!!!

[@marko7843]

Oh, damn! I definitely know who Marni was... If only they didn't need her for the movie, and USED JULIE!!!

[@stevenmarshall9636]

Thnx for the much needed HISTORY

[@jennyfayemuppet6074]

Music like this soothes my soul. Wish I could be youthful and ignorant to life’s hard truths again. Bittersweet knowing turning back time isn’t an option, but at least I can find this music and put myself back there in my mind. Thank you for being a piece of the soundtrack of my life,,, the good part! ❤

[@joewalsh6633]

Hi I just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day!

[@williamcampbell163]

Fantastic, it's so true ❤

[@101448]

I can relate to this song so much as it tells my story. I sort of wonder if Andrew originally sung this about himself. Still touches me today and I am 59 now.

[@davidboult4143]

I can relate to it even more, I was born in 1951! Always loved this song.

[@Zalis116]

According to Wikipedia, it's not autobiographical, despite 1951 being the year of his birth as well.

[@TwinsFan0492]

Man, this song is so special to me. I was born back in ‘92, but my mom raised me to have a place in my heart for the 70’s adult/soft rock types. I really got into this song around 7th grade, I can remember playing it on repeat, over and over on my mom’s first gen iPod shuffle 😅 This kind of music really made me yearn for a childhood back in the early/late 70’s. I feel like I would’ve related to it the most. I’m all about classic rock & roll at the end of the day, but the poppy yacht adult contemporary shit of that time will always hit hard with me

[@mark-dietz]

I was a young guy with a business painting apartments back when this song came out. I literally worked 7 days a week and long days listening to the radio all day long. This song was my fav of all the hits on the station. It gave me shivers to listen and still does. This guy is just such an unsung hero. When you research him, his legacy is almost unmatched!

[@Coupydog]

Hey Mark, it might be time to paint those apartments again? ...just say'n 😎

[@mark-dietz]

@@Coupydog If I could go back in time I would!

[@lisao1965]

@@Coupydog Haha! 🤣😂🤣😂

[@careylevy7747]

Brings back to the time when everything was cool and life was free and easy.

[@paulholloway6893]

Born spring 1951, no brothers or sisters. Still a lonely boy.

[@josephmeyer1612]

So superior to today's music..when musicians played their own instruments and sang songs with meaning

[@U2QuoZepplin]

Who sings a middle eight verse through a guitar solo?? Only a frickin genius like Andrew Gold!

[@Scottocaster6668]

The chord choice arrangements on this is genius, very original. That's why it never gets old.

[@pyewackett5]

Quality

[@paulgarbutt8113]

that is so true.great great song.

[@conniebauer4128]

Yes indeedy

[@alphacentauri8083]

Totally! This song and "Life on Mars" by David Bowie are probably my two favorite pop songs. There's so much going on from a musical aspect in both songs but it still has catchy hooks and with that emotive undercurrent.

[@JL-bv4wg]

He is a great singer and he played the piano great also.

[@user-kg2fz4xo2x]

Oh the 1970s sure was a blast!

[@GlennMitchell-de1ds]

Born in 1960. So right! Best time to be alive and remember when this was a new release. Keep digin it! 😊

[@sallyrickerson9139]

Born in 1960 as well! Yes, best time to be alive.

[@GlennMitchell-de1ds]

@@sallyrickerson9139 MAY WE HAVE MANY YEARS TO GO,, CHEERS SALLY 🙂

[@sallyrickerson9139]

@@GlennMitchell-de1ds I sure hope so! Cheers Glenn!! 😄

[@richardw5053]

What a beautiful song . How anyone could dislike this is beyond me .

[@livenhfree]

It's lame. The whole premise of the song is lame. Like, what does the year have to do with any of it? It could just as easily be "In the summer of 1732...." Lame.

[@DansModelBench]

Maybe if you are the lonely boy?

[@DansModelBench]

@@livenhfree Social media was just made for you.

[@Blueknight1960]

@@livenhfree Well just keep listening to todays noise and you'll stay as lame as your comment.

[@livenhfree]

@@Blueknight1960 Oh, do I believe you, brother. What plays for today's pop sucks. Still, this was stoopid sticky-sweet crap. 70s/80s/90s rocked. Check out WXRV. You won't be disappointed!

[@roquefortfiles]

I have a very obscure memory of this song. I remember exactly where i was when I first heard it. On a family vacation in Spokane Washington 1977. Watching the tv while George Willig climbed the World Trade Centre and this song was playing on the radio.

[@ianbell7342]

one of the all time greats ... ❤

[@rexmar0207]

First time listening to this guy's music. My mind is fucking blown. This is fucking quality

[@antrolly]

i know right? the arrangement is just so tight. god its kickass

[@brianeastman3547]

Andy Stogsdill , me 2

[@maximusvetti254]

Andy Stogsdill nothing but 70s.. listen to Michael Murphy . wildfire. Video

[@tonhorsten4426]

Indeed!

[@Robbob9933]

Hell go back to the 60s and dump The Beatles, Stones, Beach Boys, Zeppelin, and The Who. You can fill days of air play without these and have nothing but kick ass music. Also, dump genre specific listening.

[@joehodges8459]

I've always loved this song. As a child and teen in the 70's we had so much great music that still sounds great today. I you tell there's no greater era of music and musicians like the 60's-80's. I feel so blessed to have come up in that time period.

[@youngsey]

Absolutely !

[@DominicGrindrod]

Luck git

[@keythdanielsen8316]

Each decade different but each decade great, musically.

[@andrewpetik2034]

I agree with you. The 1970s AM and FM radio airwaves were a veritable cornucopia of musical styles and genres.

[@edhutton1898]

Amen!!!

[@gemzoey1313]

They don’t make music like this anymore! ❤

[@bdove7939]

I love it when a song sounds just as great as it did 45 years earlier. Classic.

[@davidgoldman4530]

Can’t believe this song is over 40 years old! I’ll never get tired of listening to this. We miss you Andrew! Thanks for the music, and “thank you for being a friend”.

[@joemulvaney9658]

"I never realised I could miss someone so bad" R.I.P. Andrew Gold

[@TheCrusty68]

Never knew Andrew had died when did he die

[@christopherschullo6251]

I see what you did there.

[@rayjr62]

@@TheCrusty68 Sadly, I believe his mom (Marni Nixon) outlived him.

[@lynncipriano7409]

You couldn't turn on the radio and not hear this amazing song. Brilliant. It's a Classic.

[@nigelballard4088]

yes a great song feel good song

[@jimmythebold589]

i was transfixed by this song as a kid in the early 70s. relistening to it now, it's fire!

[@1dollarten]

Yes , whats the matter with these radio stations not playing this song .

[@davidbass7593]

Yes I was 16 in the 10th grade and loved the music back then especially this one ❤ a time when I was young full of dreams and wondering which way I needed to go in life now I'm 64 and wonder where time went thank God for this time period and all the wonderful music we still have today

[@jasonherring3900]

This son was something that changed my life

[@chuckcasson6412]

This man followed his mom as a great contributor to music. His mom, Marni Nixon, provided the vocal voice for Natalie Wood in West Side Story, Deborah Kerr in The King and I, and Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady. She also appeared as one of the sisters in The Sound of Music.

[@cactusblue60]

Can't forget his dad, Ernest Gold, who composed the magnificent score for Exodus.

[@AstralPixie]

Oh my gosh... I never knew that! Thanks.

[@ZenTheMusician]

Back when they used to write actual songs with a point.

[@evansingleton5350]

Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@gwill4610]

So true .. nowadays music is weak ..no soul connection

[@joececchini8597]

Yes….when Songs actually told a story

[@sammigoodman614]

I am a kid of the 70's. Best decades to be a kid. 70's and 80's

[@edgeman160]

1964 here. Let's get the time machine going!!!!

[@bobsloan694]

The drummer is amazing, Mike Botts who also played with Bread was on this song. The precision was amazing and can be heard though out the song and in the final bars just shows his skill. RIP Mike and Andrew.

[@wrthrash]

Music will never be this great again, just incredible!

[@petertaylor5901]

February 2022 this still sounds amazing.

[@matthewconnelly1185]

Yes it was. I'm 56 now and miss those times.

[@hellmuth26]

I'm crying because of how beautiful this song is.

[@lawrencedavis5459]

Right! What a great song huh?

[@hollyherring71]

You're not the only one!

[@alextollinche9947]

I was a sad lonely boy when I heard this song on the radio I was 10 years old now I'm 56 and I still remember this song and that lonely boy is still inside me 😞

[@vacalling]

@@alextollinche9947 Ditto Alex. Take care :)

[@alextollinche9947]

@@vacalling Prayer Helps and Good Friends and Family too also call your Guardian Angel I call mine at least 5 or more times a week they help we just can't see them their in the spiritual realm .👼

[@samanthab1923]

If you ask any artist from the 70’s, no matter rock, pop, country, or disco they will tell you it was their best work hands down. ❤️

[@Neilbear5820]

The Cocaine was pure and better then....god for creativity.

[@Dyannamaree1]

My all time favorite song. Great music.

[@Unclescoot03]

The 70s music will put you on another planet that no one will understand unless you have a love of the 70s music. You don't need drugs or alcohol to appreciate the best music ever. God....take me back to the 70s and leave me there....I'll be just fine.

[@walterpewen7903]

Andrew Gold was one of the most productive and talented guys of the late 70's LA music scene around. He wrote, played, sang on lots of people's records in the LA scene, Linda Ronstadt, and just about everybody else you can think of. He epitomized the Westside LA young class acts, when the Eagles, Jackson Browne and others were really burning bright. Down to his long red hair and hip beard, he was one of the top talents in the record business.

[@iancapp5776]

Cc Nov I

[@stephenheath3866]

Ian Capp bang bang my baby shot me down cher

[@ginabennett3392]

Green Whovian this guy really didn't get the recognition and credit he deserved

[@walterpewen7903]

He did. Within the industry. And people who were buying all the Linda Ronstadt records and the rest, like me. People know who he was. Very well liked.

[@joehaas6129]

I wish I had been aware of him when he was alive. When I first saw the video of Lonely Boy on VH1 Classic about a decade ago, I remembered the song from the radio growing up, but I didn't know the name Andrew Gold. I know Dave Grohl is a fan and it's cool finding Andrew in the background of Linda Ronstadt performances, etc.

[@JOOI525]

His mum sang some of the most famous songs of all time....what an amazing musical family.

[@thomashermann2785]

This lonely boy was born in the summer of 51, and this song will always be personal

[@peterbonora2885]

In my youth I didn’t appreciate just how deep this song is. Absolutely beautiful lyrics and musical composition. Came out my senior year of High School and still stand the test of time.

[@autk]

My Jr year....man what a time to be alive.

[@lotion66]

Yes, Sir!

[@jamesmaass8929]

Same

[@guymustsing]

my senior year too!! Amazing! Yes!

[@dwightward4389]

The last part of this song where he belts out the words " oh what a lonely boy" is what always got me! It's very emotional! The lyrics are deep! About a young boy who takes what hos parents said to him very, very seriously! It's so heartbreaking, but nonetheless an excellent Rock and Roll song! RIL:Andrew!

[@stephenedwards4372]

I love this era of music. It really strikes the heart of a 10 year old boy who was a romantic at a young age.

[@joewalsh6633]

Hi I just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day❤

[@bigpeeler]

- I'm 63 years old. Why am I crying? ❤️

[@richardyoung7415]

God, the music of my life, HELL YYYEEEEE, it was great back in the day listening to some of the greatest ROCK AND ROLLERS ever. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND'S.✌️✌️✌️😎😎😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@ryanparker4378]

This song such an instant classic still to this day 👌 🙌 🔥 🎵

[@valsmith8113]

Dateless! ❤❤❤

[@crabsy6452]

Andrew is definitely the most underrated musician ever and I will stand by that until the day I die

[@onesong2001]

You've never heard of the most underrated musician ever.

[@joewalsh6633]

Hi I just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day❤

[@jimmyparishioner9675]

I was born in 1960. This song came out when I was a first year Pastrycook. Loved hearing it then and even more now. Great time in my life and it was the best years

[@edwithkowski8330]

This Song was So profound for Most of us in Our Time in life For Sure

[@sclerismockrey8506]

One of the very greatest pop rock choruses in history. The changes are just stunning -- Dma7, G#m7 C#m7, Am6/C... etc. -- just killer.

[@simonpsychosis2812]

I miss those crazy chords progressions from the 70's. These days you can just about hear the chord changes coming from a mile away. Not always, but still. Now that can make for great songs, too, I'm just saying.

[@francisqchristopher8684]

Absolutely fantastic chorus. Complex yet catchy.

[@goingbehind1093]

A totally killer chorus!

[@itsrob2321]

The bridge on this is awesome! I play it on piano and it’s definitely a well written piece!

[@marceibel1131]

@Ernest Barch You are so so right. Even it sounds hard, this is true. Gold was simply a genius. You had to expect the unexpected. He was interesting to listen and had so damn great lyrics, songwriter like him are sorely missed today...

[@carolfromhr9900]

This song was implemented perfectly into Boogie Nights.

[@anorakus8272]

"Just some kid looking for his mom"

[@spdtriple]

That entire soundtrack was implemented perfectly

[@chrisfields4945]

Interestingly, his mom was none other than the great Marni Nixon. The voice behind many of the most celebrated movie musical performances: Maria in West Side Story, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, and Anna in The King and I. I had the good fortune of working with her in a production of Romeo and Juliet And she said the song made her sad but she knew it was a good song, (he said it was not autobiographical). I loved him for years because of his affiliation with Linda Ronstadt… She famously sang covers, however she did write two songs both with Andrew gold and they are both exquisite: Try Me Again and Lo Siento mi Vida. Find them on here you'll be glad

[@rossyrusso72]

@@anorakus8272 an Don cheadle stares at the telephone haha orsome!!! Love that movie n soundtrack unbelievable!!!!🇮🇹🦏🐼🦍🐬🦊

[@Mrhasbarafree]

@@anorakus8272 watch that for me.

[@Ravie3]

I like this song but it makes me feel strangely sad. I was born in '89 but enjoy a lot of '70s music like this.

[@lnl3237]

Thank you, Andrew, for "being a friend" to so many like Linda Ronstadt, Kenny Edwards, Wendy Waldman, Karla Bonhoff and to us, music lovers!

[@Alfra1324]

I’m lucky to have been born in the early 60’s! The music from the 70’s and 80’s to me was the best!! I remember Andrew Gold was such a talented singer and this song was my favorite! Thank you Andrew for your music!!! See you soon my brother!!!! 🙏🏻💖

[@caroldaronch1974]

So true 🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@paulseano5100]

People out there turning music into gold. Andrew Gold marked an epoch in music history.

[@maryfrancesaitken5644]

Squeeze 😊 my favourite band of all time 💚💚 so underrated x

[@lorrainsargent2780]

And on top of everything else, he had a beautiful singing voice.

[@joewalsh6633]

Hi I just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day❤

[@klsmith0722]

Hits me hard, even as a last son. Life sure takes it's toll on boys; and now at sixty I'm still fighting to be nobodies fool! Oh what a lonely life!

[@randythompson5154]

kl smith Stay the course, man...stay the course!!!

[@raywoodvine4958]

Stay true my brother.it will come to you.

[@brentshirley477]

It's all going to work out.

[@SuperWoodyboy]

You got it guy!.....same here!

[@chrisbaldwin126]

Take care bro. Don’t know you but if I could I would...hugs.

[@chrisbaines1146]

If computerized music ever becomes illegal the 70s sound and talent will return can I get an amen

[@beckystadvec7073]

I was a 70s child and I sure do miss that decade. It was a simple life back then.

[@williamgc7895]

Someone from 2020 listening is wonderful music.

[@calibean7736]

Still coming back to this brilliant beautiful man. What an awesome voice. The world still loves you Andrew.