Andrew Gold - Thank You For Being A Friend (Official Music Video)

[@countalucard4226]

Anyone who writes even just one song that people like to listen to has made a great contribution to mankind.

[@emmahallard1949]

So true and beautifully put ❤

[@countalucard4226]

@@emmahallard1949 thanks!

[@leonaferris6339]

So true.

[@williamtennent6882]

You nailed it brother,Another great artist taken too soon.

[@politischerbeobachter6854]

Fortunately, Mr. Gold wrote several, delightful songs that we still listen to.

[@janiehickoksiess554]

This was "our' song. I bought the album when it first was released, & my college roommate & I listened to it endlessly. It perfectly captured our relationship. We were in each others' weddings, she was my kids' godmother, she was in the audience when I performed at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. I lost her to metastatic breast cancer in late 2018, & now it has even more meaning. I can't listen to it without remembering & missing her terribly.

[@arriyanatyshaunae5054]

Sending you so much love ❤️ you will meet again

[@jodyhaney6321]

May GOD be with you and please know that your friend is watching over you!

[@claudinetillman6459]

​@@jodyhaney6321TOP 🎩 of the morning 🌅 or night 🌃 To all of you Right back at ya 🆗 WORD UP 👍 I feel what you felt about this song 🎵🎶🎤🎧📻 I agree with you A Trillion Percent 👏🤛👌👍🤝🏆 Solid 🪨 GOLD 🪙🥇 Have a bless day 🌅 or night 🌃 JAH LIVES ONE 🕐 LOVE 💕 Stay safe everyone else who's watching this phenomenal master piece Video 📷 I agree some people weren't blessed with friends 🙆 Too sad 🤣 Too bad 😞😔 Happy Belated NEW Year STAY SAFE everyone else who's watching this phenomenal master piece 🧩 Video JAH LIVES ONE 🕐 LOVE 💕 PASS IT 👀 On 🤝🙏 🏆

[@jeffwilliams9476]

I was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic and liver cancer. This song was added to my Celebration of Life songs list. God Bless.

[@ethane-dawgwenger4207]

Keep fighting, bro. Get better soon.

[@amyrice77]

May The Lord heal you and bless you from your head to your toes in the mighty name of Jesus!

[@slimshany4602]

Wishing you a heap of love 💛🌟

[@brandonyankowski4319]

God bless

[@zandrokos]

im sorry. that is what got my mom ultimately.

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

When I retired from the education field, the music 🎶 teacher sang this and sent it to me in a video. Treasured memory!

[@PaulWallis]

Love this. There was such a warmth in Andrew Gold's voice and I loved his songwriting. I never tire of hearing this song. Bravo Andrew. You left us far too soon. xx

[@jowilliams6803]

This song is pure genius and not just because the golden girls are awesome.

[@RouxanneAustin]

True

[@debbiescott960]

Thank you every thing this song Perfect today ..

[@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!

[@GloriaBrowning-c5o]

I am here with u ❤️

[@reysy9766]

All 4 Golden Girls are finally reunited, thank you girls for being a friend to all 😢

[@sabinegroger2005]

Habe die Golden Girls sehr gemocht. Schade, dass es solche Sendungen der Art nicht mehr gibt.

[@joelcheney2420]

It was at my dad's request that we played this song at his funeral. The most fitting song for my best friend in the entire world. RIP David James.

[@annettejenkins1397]

I say R.I.P. to your Father also. My Mom passed not too long ago. My Best Friend. Every Sunday we would watch the Golden Girls together. I miss her sooo much. The Song and Show make me think of her All the time. Hope you remember the joy and laughter. I know it's hard but Keep the Faith( It's still hard for me). They want us to be happy! Don't know you But love you. We share same experiences. 🎄

[@Stixy]

@@annettejenkins1397 Thank you for spreading such sweetness around. R.I.P. to your mom and I hope this holiday season brings you peace and joy. 💖

[@nightrider1984]

456 546465 Clearly your dads not cool like his dad

[@nightrider1984]

Joel Cheney that’s nice to hear man!

[@mmur9233]

@456 546465 great song, just some idiot troll.

[@tytaylor8762]

I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 2021. This song means so much to me. I've sent the link to all my friends.

[@daddygrace253]

When the 'Golden Girls' premiered, I was 30 years old but I didn't watch this series. I remember my aunt use to get her snacks and wine every Saturday talking about seeing the 'Golden Girls' on NBC on Saturday nights. I didn't understand what all the fuss about my aunts and mother were making over this series until I watched it later on in life as a man. I fell in love with all 4 characters and I still watch the 'Golden Girls' sometimes nightly on the Hallmark Channel. Now that I am in my late 60's, single, gay, and no children, it is lonely being alone as a senior citizen. The girls bring me comfort every time I watch the 'Golden Girls'. RIP, girls!

[@karimsonsafehold9233]

Raise a pet cat dog

[@g.g.harrison5949]

I was 7 when the pilot aired and I remember my Meme watching it in the kitchen…..I always that was written just for the show…..Little did Mr. Gold know that he wrote one of the (IF NOT) the most iconic themes to any show!! Thank you, Mr. Gold for writing this piece of American History!!

[@straight.no.chaser1708]

This one Dallas and Different strokes💫

[@jimolig5375]

They made you gay😅😂😂

[@bigezbarry]

I'm also a gay man in his late sixties. I'm enjoying life. You can too.

[@roshelltannen9698]

As an 80s kid I only knew this song from my Golden Girls, so glad I discovered the original. Beautiful.

[@damianbrink5081]

At first I did too(am 17 now and love the show)

[@rhi1hank46]

The show was funny as. Glad to find the original song.

[@DG-sf9ei]

Stupid show, even dumber song

[@ArthurMrgan]

They couldn’t have picked a better song for the opening credits

[@Lillith444]

Just happened upon this song today after years of watching The Golden Girls! So beautiful 😭🥰

[@marshalllancaster2314]

Beautiful song back then and right now. Also see Lonely Boy.

[@frederikklotzskov9673]

friendship is worth more then gold

[@daddygrace253]

Yes it is and I have none because I'm a recluse.

[@jamessager5358]

Way more, way more... Love is eternal. I'm here in these threads, crying, upvoting everyone.

[@oldermusiclover]

amen

[@mjoven1975]

R.I.P.. Andrew Gold who wrote this wonderful song that ultimately became the theme song for the Golden Girls. Today we’ve lost the great Betty White. May she R.I.P. and hopefully she’s reunited in heaven with her love Allen Ludden and all of her friends and family who went before her. God bless you Betty and Andrew!

[@IWantToMature85]

Wait, when did Andrew die?

[@59771006]

@@IWantToMature85 June 3, 2011

[@ojmccaf63]

I like to think in heavan Andrew is in heavan at a piano playing the piano while Betty, Estelle, Ruth and Bea are singing this song right now

[@ojmccaf63]

@@59771006 cancer I think??

[@IWantToMature85]

@@59771006 thank you

[@LisaGemini]

This is my favorite version because Andrew wrote it! Rest in peace, Andrew! Gone but never forgotten.

[@ElvarMasson]

​@peterscott1181😂

[@ChristopherMusselman-wt5xq]

I agree. I didn't even know this song before THE GOLDEN GIRLS... in fact, I just discovered the original within the last year. Thank YOU for being a friend, Andrew. And long live all of the Jews who have contributed so much to American, and world, culture.

[@MicheleSendgraff]

I absolutely agreed with you a hundred and ten percent

[@feliciawilliams8587]

Theme the golden girls!

[@arielwengiel9546]

Lmfao, i can't believe this is an actual song. I came here after hearing google's ad about the pixel being 200$ off etc

[@armeniandiaspora2914]

The royalties on this!!🎉

[@sqatergames]

When my dad passed away , his best friend couldn’t make it to say good bye. When his friend got in his truck and turned on the radio this song was playing ❤️ every time I hear it I start to cry

[@markbuck9843]

Hello

[@christianfrueh7600]

I would too...

[@RogerSanGabriel]

God bless you dear.

[@EphemeralProductions]

Devastating. Your dad's friend was probably moved to very bitter tears, but at the same time probably was so blessed and comforted by it.

[@GodofVengence]

This song brings a tear to my eye, it's just such a wholesome heartfelt song.

[@sheilawhite9130]

me too!!!! I have loved this song for decades

[@lightningcowboy4846]

RIP Betty White. You were, are, and always will be a legend.

[@jaymoney1361]

I prefer Doris Roberts but yes both were legendary...RIP

[@tsuki.wxrldz4436]

@@jaymoney1361…nobody asked what you prefer.

[@punky796]

​@@tsuki.wxrldz4436 Nobody asked you to be a dick

[@KaraLey98]

What do either of those ppl have to do with this video or any of the comments?

[@BeastLingo42]

@@KaraLey98 They were actresses on a hit sitcom called The Golden Girls back in the late 80's to early 90's, and a version of this song was the theme song.

[@debbiewalker1399]

Loved the Golden Girls

[@trysometenderness7466]

I don't ever write personal stuff like this but a couple years ago I flew back to my old home town to see my best friend before he past away from cancer. He was in bed, couldn't talk and we just looked at each other with tears in our eyes and I had the strange urge to sing this song to him, but of course, I didn't. I flew out that same night and his wife called and said he passed. As simple as this song seems, it has greater meaning than any song I can think of. Just hearing this reminded me of that day.

[@nuttybar9]

Why didn't you?

[@roxcyn]

😭🙏🏻

[@easystreet303]

Amazing

[@avekya]

@@nuttybar9 the eyes says it all

[@vitesse_arnhem]

I know what you mean. I wanted to tell my grandfather something important when he was on his deathbed but I didn’t. I will one day, just as you will one day when we all meet in whatever afterlife you believe in

[@VikkiLynn]

"Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only True Friends will leave footprints in Your Heart". - Eleanor Roosevelt

[@susangarcia6233]

And SHE was one of the worst. Absolutely hideous. An earlier version of Hillary.

[@Akshunpakd]

So you go out of your way to take a shot at someone for no reason other than to be something that wasn't necessary on this post. No wonder this country is so fucked up.

[@LuxMeow]

Along with shitty people who leave footprints on your emotions & brain chemistry.

[@bakersupreme2010]

@@ImperialMotionPictures Nicely said!

[@billlawrence4047]

That's so true in this short Life! Very few true friends in a short lifetime

[@petrslivinski7481]

RIP Andrew Gold and Thank You for being with us for this short trip here on earth and influencing us with your beautiful music and well written lyrics.

[@mgebi1]

Well put thanks friend!!!!

[@hollyherring71]

So true!

[@laykantheealien5722]

This is a beautiful comment ❤️

[@laykantheealien5722]

Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant 😊

[@ianknott4044]

👍

[@theholidaylady1]

We lost a wonderful gem of a songwriter and singer when Andrew Gold died. May he rest in peace and thank you, Andrew, for all the beautiful songs! 🥰

[@deeno19]

My grandmother and I used to watch Golden Girls together when I was a child; both she and Betty White passed away this year. I’m thankful to end 2021 with a beautiful, healthy family, and the hope that Betty and Peggy Ann are shining brightly together in the Cosmos. “And when we die and float away Into the night, the Milky Way You'll hear me call as we ascend I'll see you there, then once again Thank you for being a friend.”

[@pewpewcat7679]

Never heard the full song before. OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS! 💛💛💛💛

[@ayshawelborn3794]

💗💗💗💗💗💗☺☺☺😍Yessssss!!!!!

[@mastercleanseNOTdiet]

Me to! :-D Meeee Tooooo

[@walruswasrob]

When you pass away at 99 and people say that you died too young, you know that you lived a life well lived. Godspeed, Betty White.

[@BokanProductions]

She WAS too young! She was just a couple days away from turning 100!

[@gailjestus5734]

Amen

[@mariaanadeespana9048]

You didn’t know her, grow up. She was a racist old lady anyways.

[@kimfrank2417]

We miss you Betty white god bless

[@ant16232]

Morons lol I'm sure y'all knew her heart.

[@Will008]

Psalm 91 ❤

[@eslcindy]

True Friends are TRUE BLESSINGS🎉❤🥰

[@marpas726]

Good ol' song! (theme from Golden Girls too) Thank you! for sharing.

[@discgolfbilly]

One of the very best songs that ever was made. If you want to let a friend just how much they mean to you, send it them and they will appreciate your friendship so very, very much!. God Bless You Andrew Gold for making and recording this inspirational and truly beautiful musical masterpiece!♥

[@mariobrosxsuper]

And Thank you for the Music Mr. Gold 💛🙏

[@skybueg469]

My best friend loved Golden Girls and passed way to soon. Tonight I miss him very much and am crying sad happy tears listening to this.

[@dallaslouie]

This song just made me break down in tears, thinking and Thanking my wife for being my best friend . My best friend for 44 years, since I was 16 years old she and our kids are my life.

[@darryldenson4998]

Can't stop crying long enough to say what I want to say...........Thank you Andrew Gold. There are lots of songs I like. But right now........YOU THE MAN. Glad you can't put an emoji cause it would be one filled with tears. Miss you Andrew Gold. You really touched a lot of people with this melody. Thanks:-(

[@roflmows]

nope...YOU the man for sharing your feelings and vulnerabilities. it takes courage. peace and love to you. don't ever stop being you. ❤

[@paultaylor256]

I AGREE!

[@sulatlalaki]

Here's that emoji 🥲

[@CaiJabari]

@@sulatlalaki this is what he's looking for 😭😭😭😭

[@varna8918]

🕳🖤❤🕳

[@trysometenderness7466]

How many if us can truly say they have a friend worthy of this song? If you do then you're very lucky. It's a beautiful tribute to friendship.

[@invasion1824]

Wish I had one

[@melindahathaway2949]

@@invasion1824 Prayers will be lifted on your behalf that you may be blessed with a true friend here on this earth. I hope you can trust that there is a True Friend always there for all who choose to believe. 🤎

[@johntuggle8429]

I got a few despite how much I don't deserve it. This shit is exactly what it's like being a fucking friend. Especially from someone that doesn't know how to let their friends know how much they mean

[@Leefonzell]

Omg when I got to 2:39 I heard this on the radio and it took my breath away it was so beautiful. Fell in love with it! Brought tears to my eyes.

[@laurieberry4814]

This is sad that Andrew Gold died young. He is not forgotten by many. I love The Golden Girls.

[@louiserowland9940]

Yes I love the Golden Girls.

[@awesome_comment]

Yes he left us too soon. He was my age 😔

[@dianelanglais4406]

There's one friend I want to say this song two always been there for me

[@OlSgtLove]

I remember when this song came out in 1978 . I still have it on 45 record. It tears me up each time I hear it now . I had a friend name Brant ,nickname Bunky ...we became best friends in 1977 . We hunt ,fish , in the same classes throughout school to high school . Help work with his Dad's store . He was my best man when I got married to my Soulmate ( me and her now 41 years married, 43 Soulmates) . Me and Brant stayed best friend through the years and while I was in the Army . We would not see each other for q good while and then pick backup like it was yesterday. Well Bunky came down with cancer, beat it the 1st time , had 2 good years and then it came back with a vengeance. Bunky died last year . We were able to say what we had to say to each a while back on the 1st go , but did it again on how much he meant to me and how he always had my back no matter what . Well he fallout at home and the EMS had to get him and they got him to the emergency room , my sister works there , Bunky got my sister to call me while he was fighting for his life and every breath ...He told Me how much he loved me and how much our friendship had meant to him and his Family through the years . How he could always count on me and I never let him down . I could hear the doctors and nurses working on him . His wife and son were with him . I told him I loved him and to fight and hold on ...my sister took the phone and walk out of the room , she told me it didn't look good and his blood pressure kept bottoming out . She told me to get up there asap , which I did . I rush as fast as I could , I was parking my truck ,when my sister call me back and said Bunky is gone ....well this ol Soldier has been overseas in harms way ,and seen alot of death ,and wicked shit that people do to one another . I had gotten hard hearted to alot of things in life at times . I broke down and cried like a child , I couldn't stop it . It took me awhile to get my mess together and my sister let me in the ER . His wife and Son are great friends and she let me say my goodbyes and talk to Bunky , which I will be forever grateful to her for that . Well 3 days later we bury Bunky , my Bestfriend for 44 years ...not a day goes by I don't think of him and our fun times growing and the bad times too . I was the 1st one to get my driver's permit and I would pick him up for school and we rode back qnd forth to school and his Dads shop for years . They say you can count your true friends on 1 hand , I fully agree with that . I had 4 I count , now only 2 left...but Bunky was No # 1 on the list . A True BestFriend is worth their weight in Gold and then some . Sorry yall for being long winded and details I guess. But the ol VA Has been helping me with some things I saw along ago in the Army overseas. I don't like to talk about them , but I learned writing them out helps alot of me . So that's what I been doing and with Bunky' passing it is a hard lick still today . So if you have a Best friend, Mom, Dad ,Brother ,Sister ,or someone you really, really love and care about ....let them know ,make time for them , make those Blessed Memories to carry you through life's end ...cause once they are gone , there is no second chances or replay to make things right . Just my experience and humble 2 cents worth in this crazy world we are all traveling through till our time is up . God Bless You Bunky and keep you till we meet again. God Bless you all , be happy , be safe , protect your loves one's...don't depend on anyone else to do it ...that's your job ... and as the Ol Eagles song goes..." Take It Easy " ....

[@patriciabonham9521]

This is so beautiful! How lucky this ole' vet was to have a friend like hunky!

[@patriciabonham9521]

Bunky

[@josephdaleadams]

Thanks for that little peek into your life. I hope it helped to get it out there. You obviously were blessed to have that friend. Kudos!

[@helamana]

Wow ♥️♥️♥️♥️😢😢😢😢. I wish I had a truly one long time friend that I had held on for that many years all the way to the end, but I do have friends I had met in 1984 freshman year in college. We have kept in contact over the last 39 years through email in the 90s and now much easier with smart phones etc. One had moved to Arizona close to me in 1992 and we have found other friends whom we hang out with at least 2X a month every Monday for the last 8 years. But your friendship with Bunky seems very meaningful and very special. Thank you sharing your story with us ❤️❤️❤️

[@larryfarsace2519]

@@helamana Enjoy your story.neat

[@Bumula1]

I just lost my best friend of 50 years. I gave her this record for her birthday many years ago.

[@grahampatersongrahampaters1755]

That is incredibly sad. This is a great song. Very sorry for your loss.

[@Bumula1]

@@grahampatersongrahampaters1755, thank you. That was very kind of you.

[@yellowrodri55]

My condolences to you I hope you don’t forget them at all and remember to always stay positive safe and strong and be the hero of your own story💛🧡😊😇

[@robertb3773]

@pamelagascoyne9546, I thought you were 40 years old now! You are! Sorry faker, My name is Lewis Robert Burton Jr!

[@Bumula1]

@@yellowrodri55, thank you. I won't ever forget. I think of her every day.

[@TonyKnowsBest]

I'm honored to be the 3,000th person to thank Andrew Gold for this wonderful song that still holds up like gangbusters!

[@bryanttobin1742]

I was born in 85 and this is the first time I've heard the whole song. But I'm glad I did. When your in a situation like I am all I can ask for is a friend. And I thank those who have been.

[@theodoreritola7641]

This was a bran New song in 1978 i waz 18

[@mechelesee4875]

My best friend sent this to me today for my 59th birthday. We met in 3rd grade and I love her like family. Sometimes we don't talk or see each other for years, but we have that special bond that is forever. I love you, Patty. Thank you for being my friend!

[@Ava-km7tl]

Good friends are like that! It doesn’t matter how much time has passed, you can always click again once you see each other!!

[@brandiwine4735]

Andrew Gold, My hat is off to you. Stand up and take a bow. Thank you for singing this song.

[@user-pp1on4fk7d]

He can't stand up, he laying down in the grave

[@robertbloom4424]

If he does, it'll be to eat brains. Get the shotgun ready.

[@danbackslide24]

Stando

[@jeffclark6988]

Nailed it..well said🍻

[@jaimesmith2266]

Better be careful listening to this masterpiece this will bring tears to your eyes like how it got me shedding tears at this moment 🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@charlesallan-ks6gq]

When Rue died, my heart sank. Blanche was ALWAYS be MY golden girl

[@vinny_8zero838]

Rest In Paradise Betty White, finally reunited with your girls ❤️ “Thank you for being a friend” 1922-2021 😢😢

[@fanmaxis3004]

Hey its the Golden girls theme song!

[@ClaireCopeland-n6y]

We sang this in 2nd grade music class in 1977. Ah. Oh death in life the days that are no more.

[@Frankcastlepunisher74]

One of the best songs of AM radio and continued on due to the Golden Girls... Thank you, Andrew. Thank You, Bea, Rue, Estelle and Betty....

[@brucebergeron4479]

I think this song sounds better on AM radio

[@JLone55]

My wife sang this to me tonight. Never heard it before and then she showed me this video. Instant new favorite. And to my wife: thank you for being my friend

[@adrianaboga8361]

Coolest comment 🧡🤗🧡

[@dulciereddy5763]

I thank Myself for

[@charlesatkins5351]

homie just friendzoned his wife thats ballsy

[@michelleprie2854]

Such a beautiful anecdote. It made me smile. Thanks for that. Many Blessings to you and your lovely wife!! 💖

[@roflmows]

☺☺☺☺👍

[@mr.bluelabel5275]

I just came here to wish a sad farewell to Betty White. I didn't realize the song pre-dated "Golden Girls" until just a few months ago... but, it's awesome and it's clear why the shows creators used it

[@cgonzales3736]

Same reason I came here. This song reminds me of the joy she brought to many people in her role in "Golden Girls." Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@Mama_Bear524]

Same reason. Rip Betty

[@MsJellyBellyLove]

Same.

[@ChristinaaArmani]

@@MsJellyBellyLove yes same glad I’m not the only one

[@dasuberedward]

same. i was cry singing this song and thought i'd look it up.

[@kevinmatthews3958]

Lost my lovely brother 2 weeks ago,this song is so special to me and is so right to play at his funeral soon ❤

[@sandraanderson7434]

So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers for you and all your family x

[@ethane-dawgwenger4207]

I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family are doing well.

[@ndidi3205]

May God rest his soul 🙏🏽

[@donaldhenderson9918]

Thank you to all who have been a friend to me on my journey through this life! ✌️❤️☀️!

[@jmac1698]

Damn rite my brother man excellently expressed

[@HLHReviews]

Decided to watch this and some recorded episodes of The Golden Girls in honor of Betty White. Thank you for being a friend.

[@CeruleanSeal]

"I'm not ashamed to say I hope it will always be this way" This line. This hit me so hard, knowing I spent my life feeling like Betty was gonna be with us forever. In my heart of hearts I knew this day had to come but I could have never been prepared, and especially when she was so close to 100. Fate is so cruel. You and the rest of the Golden Girls will forever shine down on us, and in turn we will always treasure the times you gave us and the moments captured in time that will last forever. We all miss you.

[@JMlinton123]

No words. Im in tears 😢.

[@mariaanadeespana9048]

You didn’t know her, grow up. She was a racist old lady anyways.

[@PS-dm1dq]

@@mariaanadeespana9048 wtf is your damage? You got nothing better to do than copypaste the same mean spirited comment over and over?

[@CeruleanSeal]

@@mariaanadeespana9048 the words of someone so vile and heartless mean nothing to me. You act as though one requires to meet someone in person in order to grieve, and it's such a closed mindset. Clearly, you didn't care enough to know her. Not even just acting where she brought such lovable characters to life, but if you had seen her guest appearances on game shows, if you had watched her own show, you could truly see into her heart. To have the audacity to call her racist when she, the 1st of her kind, gave more air time to a black man on her show at the sacrifice of it getting cancelled is simply baffling to me. Maybe the one who needs to grow up and open their heart is you.

[@MMBBC]

just amazing

[@Euthymia]

Such a pure, heartfelt statement. It's emotionally easier for a lyricist to hide things behind metaphor, even cynicism. It's the hardest thing to open one's heart and lay it all out like this. It's something I can only aspire to in my own lyrics and poetry.

[@Daring2Win]

I had no idea that this was an actual song. I've never heard of this Artist, but he wrote(?) the greatest show theme & anthem to friendship in history! God bless him!

[@marthamorgan-silva6271]

I saw Andrew gold and Linda Ronstadt in concert in Florida. Loved it

[@brainrussell6811]

Incredibly gifted studio musician who stepped out on his own a few times with several killer songs to show for it. Thank you, Andrew!

[@scottgoldstein6074]

Linda ROnstadt's right hand man for a while

[@brianoconnor7796]

Well said

[@seguestt2]

Betty's passing brought me here. First time hearing this beautiful original. I love it!! ❤

[@lennonjohn3796]

Wonderful

[@10995]

Goodbye Betty White, thank you for being America's living treasure. Though you are no longer living, you will always be a treasure.

[@elcyrrr]

True friends are worth their weight in gold!!

[@richardgugulaii362]

Speaking the true true

[@its_c3ijian700]

The most truest

[@robertmyers9412]

Not the fat ones 👌

[@chriscomstock1860]

To my Friend Stella

[@picklepickleton175]

I hope so. I’m so broke.

[@glamdolly30]

Such a sweet song, the lyrics are just lovely. RIP Andrew Gold, 59 years on the planet was not enough, but what a wonderful legacy of music you left us. Thank you for being a friend, to millions who love your songs. XXX

[@lynnborbe4485]

Wow this is the first time I've seen this video ❤ I must say Andrew Gold is so nice and the other guys too ! It's refreshing to see nice guys ! They are Golden !

[@DianaLee5904]

I don't have any friends (right now...yet)...but I still believe there is still good in this world...xx ❤❤

[@mariac.stanil6263]

Everyone need a or has friends .I can be your friend

[@allanmarsh]

I would be happy to have you as a friend

[@yehudaasaraf2673]

thank you for singing this song

[@garyjskadra1180]

R.I.P. to an excellent and underrated songwriter Andrew Gold Gone too soon😞

[@chriscorman734]

Well stated to a man I'd be proud to call a friend

[@annlawrence9206]

Absolutely, such a shame. He wrote great songs.

[@not-so-smartaleck8987]

Great background vocalist, along with Kenny Edwards, on Linda Ronstadt's classic song "Heat Wave"--they added a lot to that song (to go with Ronstadt's great singing) to make it the hit that it was !!

[@tonyking2007]

Andrew Gold was an awesome musician who wrote songs that touched the souls of so many. This is one of my favorites. Thanks Andrew

[@nicksmpsn6546]

I had no idea this was the same chap that sang Lonely Boy. Loved the Golden Girls as a kid!

[@carolynobrien836]

Wonderful, I had never heard this song except on the Golden Girls, I'm so glad to hear the original artist. Thanks Andrew Gold....

[@michelleprie2854]

I would like to dedicate this song to all of our wonderful pets, who accompany us through life in true, loyal friendship - THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND!!! ❤

[@J_P1]

❤our beautiful furr ball babies

[@10MinutestoRouletteFortune]

I had to comment. I lost my little buddy, Logan, and Australian Shephard, last month. As a disabled vet he was me service dog and literally saved my life twice. Asked him to visit me in my dream. This song was the first thing I thought of in the morning. Hadn't heard in in years. AMAZING!! Man's best friend. I've listened to it 20 times at least today.

[@rachelcruickshank9254]

This is the song that played on the radio when we went to the vet with my furbaby when she was very ill. We had been managing her illness quite well for a few years, but I knew this time it was time to say goodbye😢

[@10MinutestoRouletteFortune]

@@rachelcruickshank9254 As a look over at my monitor and say to my Good Boy Logan, "Thank you for being my friend." I thought I was going crazy when in the back of the house I could hear him walking and his tag rattling lasting 3 seconds the other day. They are still with us.

[@annlawrence9206]

A fabulous comment and so very true

[@DavidJamesquoracy]

This is one songwriter who met my taste with practically everything he wrote.

[@Soulful_Chaos]

😮 Wow! I NEVER knew this was an actual song! Well I have learned something new! My whole life I thought TYFBAF was an original song for the show!

[@1214jet]

RIP Betty White. We love you. Especially your compassionate heart for our precious animals. 🐘🐴🐂🐱🐏🐶🐈🐏🐱🇺🇸🙏💞

[@bigezbarry]

This song actually predates Golden Girls by about eight years. It not only reminds me of Golden Girls, but of the wonderful people that I have loved and lost over the last 60 years. The part where he sings about "when we die and float away" means more now that Betty White is gone.

[@larryfarsace2519]

Wow didn't realize that about the song

[@EphemeralProductions]

7. 1978-1985

[@eDOG1117]

Lost my best friend, my big ol' mopey boxer. He was with me through all my personal obstacles since junior high. Rest in Peace, Beemer

[@Gigi-pv5qy]

So very sorry for your loss...you'll see him again

[@jaimesmith2266]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@toddhenderson8093]

God blessed you with Beemer for a reason, and now Beemer is drooling over you now in Dog Heaven ! ! !

[@frankycowboy3217]

Thank God for the Heavenly Golden girls. This proves we are Family 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 if you watched and truly love this show then you lived the best life ever. Their spirits always alive. Cant wait to live them honor them next lifetime. They are forever in heaven . Thank you Dorothy Sophia sophia and rose for being a true friend. Possibly saving so many lives . I love you truly always. God bless always 👑

[@Wintersoldier73]

I think all the dislikes are people that thought this song was written for the golden girls. This, the original, is pure gold.

[@breonnakirkland2614]

Liquid Gold!!!!❤❤❤

[@edwat81]

This is better than the Golden girls version. I just heard it was sampled on the radio today.

[@jake3938]

Edwin Quinones pure Andrew gold !

[@codypulley7682]

Edwin Quinones I absolutely love the Golden Girls but I was drawing a blank on what sitcom I had actually heard this song Until you reminded me. Thank you for jarring my memory. I turn 61 years old today February 25th 2020 and trust me every now and then I need my old memory jarred LOL

[@C0wb0yBebop]

Edwin Quinones no shit old man

[@joshualevi]

To all my friends who see this, thank you for being a part of my life.

[@yolobrosuff4011]

TO HONOR LIFE IS TO HONOR LOVE ... THE CIRCLE OF LOVE THAT BRINGS LIFE BACK TOGETHER ... IT'S THE BEATS OF LOVE THAT NEVER STOP'S ...

[@jamessager5358]

Yes... You're right! I get miracles every day, calculating the odds of them happening by chance... Less than picking one atom in the universe and randomly picking it again... 50 times in a row... God is love, and love is eternal.

[@daveb6214]

This songs brings back memories mostly good ones , but afew friends who are gone way before their time it reminds me of them , Godspeed to Them , Absent Friends. And Godspeed Andrew for All the Great Music you gave us All ❤️ 🙏

[@susanredman2269]

RiP Andrew Gold and Betty White. A great song.

[@alexyoung4052]

I can't believe Betty is gone. A week ago I was thinking that she was almost 100. You can argue she was the greatest and best and most beloved actress to ever live. Loved by everyone and all. Truly defines the word legend.

[@mariaanadeespana9048]

You didn’t know her, grow up. She was a racist old lady anyways.

[@kimfrank2417]

It’s like a dream she died miss her

[@user-pp1on4fk7d]

You can't believe she is gone? She was 99! Rest in Peace Betty White!

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

She was an evil woman !

[@vonb2009]

I don't know if its the sentimental lyrics, or the last Golden Girl's heavenly ascent this month, but listening to the full song for the first time today, all I can do is picture a montage of Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia, together. Rest in peace, my friends!

[@johnpratt3561]

Thank You For Being A Great Songwriter! This song is perfect Andrew

[@pawdaw]

The original and the best!

[@theodoreritola7641]

1978 bran New

[@freddiesfender5719]

Those are some talented musicians

[@mads4it555]

Thank you Andrew for some great music, I hope you know, wherever you are, that you can feel the joy & appreciation for what you have given us. And I'd like to thank Tikka for being my best friend in the whole world. The day you left me wrenched a huge hole in my heart & my life, my tears were of sadness & loss. I love you, little man. We will be together again one day & I'll hold you in my arms & shed tears of joy. We will be together eternally. ❤

[@cphawud8242]

This is my new favourite song fir a few weeks. Cant believe i only just heard it.😊

[@meyeboy2]

One of the best tv theme songs ever!!!

[@Calvin-01]

meyeboy2 right up there with Psych and Friends

[@davidfritz1331]

This song and Queen's "You're My Best Friend", I think, are two of the most moving tributes to friendship in the entire American songbook.

[@sorinaoprean6922]

Queen are British though... 😉

[@mr.contay5386]

This man had a beautiful voice,perfect for this song he makes it sound truly joyful

[@Nina5144]

Always loved this song. Always loved Andrew Gold. Lonely Boy, Never Let Her Slip Away. Great talent.

[@Pablo-yd6gc]

This is what we call gold. And also the song is amazing too

[@marknorris9524]

I want to thank you 'Andrew' for the fabulous music you wrote and and sang 🎶

[@wsjustice]

This is the best bring us all together hype song ever. ❤️

[@FoxierCreative]

My dad told me when I was in about the 5th grade that if I had one true friend in life I was lucky! I didn't understand what he meant because I had so many friends at that age. At 34, I get it. Thank goodness for the real ones!

[@artnwityr]

Was your dad the ONE true friend?

[@FoxierCreative]

@@artnwityr He was my biggest fan. I never thought of my dad as my friend. 😭 but yeah I guess in a way he was.

[@WatchmanofGod7]

Your dad was so very right. I was told something similar when I was a child and it sounded crazy. Now, at the age of 42, I see just how true those words were. They resonate with me when I'm going through and I look around but all my "friends" have disappeared.