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allen · 08-04-2003, 03:31 AM

I was floored when I heard it. I had no Idea that it was a real song before it was shortened to become this show's theme. The artist's name was Andrew Gold.

PaulaAbdulFan · 08-04-2003, 05:01 PM

woah i never knew that either!

well it fits the GG perfectly. LoL

IamGGFan · 08-04-2003, 05:49 PM

I agree...........it does fit TGG perfectly.

Unwanted Angel · 08-04-2003, 06:52 PM

I never knew that either...I really like that song.

And IAmGGFan i love your avatar! Rue/Blanche is my favorite charater on GG.

phoebe7165 · 08-04-2003, 07:43 PM

Apparently none of you were around in the 80's when that song came out. Andrew Gold's version is longer and much better. It was one of those one-hit wonders.

IamGGFan · 08-04-2003, 08:17 PM

*JoyceDeWittIsMyAngel* Thanks for the compliment.

phoebe7165 I was around in the 80's, I just never knew Andrew Gold. I was born in 82 and I am almost 21 now. So, don't say, just because someone is around in the 80's means you know every famous actor or singer in the 80's.

jayman75 · 08-04-2003, 09:47 PM

Andrew Gold has a website... and there is the sheet music for the song "Thank You for Being a Friend." You can also download the full version on winmx.com

Here's the link

http://www.andrewgold.com/sheetmusic/thankyou1.html

phoebe7165 · 08-06-2003, 02:36 AM

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Originally posted by IamGGFan
*JoyceDeWittIsMyAngel* Thanks for the compliment.

phoebe7165 I was around in the 80's, I just never knew Andrew Gold. I was born in 82 and I am almost 21 now. So, don't say, just because someone is around in the 80's means you know every famous actor or singer in the 80's.

Being born in '82 is not being around in the 80's. Do you remember 1985 when you were 3? No? Didn't think so. And I agree, because someone was around in the 80's doesn't mean they know every famous actor or singer in the 80's, but I DO!! That's why I'm the pop culture goddess. Don't even bother answering my post because I won't read it.

IamGGFan · 08-06-2003, 01:12 PM

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Originally posted by phoebe7165
Being born in '82 is not being around in the 80's. Do you remember 1985 when you were 3? No? Didn't think so. And I agree, because someone was around in the 80's doesn't mean they know every famous actor or singer in the 80's, but I DO!! That's why I'm the pop culture goddess. Don't even bother answering my post because I won't read it.

Why won't you read it? Just curious.

jayman75 · 08-06-2003, 01:25 PM

To quote the great Mrs. Edna Garrett...

Would you girls care for a bowl of Meow Mix?

And Pheobe, I was born in '75, so I did "grow up" in the 1980s. And I never heard that song until TGG. I don't think it was a one-hit-wonder, because I don't think it was a big hit. One-hit-wonders are "Mickey" by Toni Basil, "Whip It" by Devo, and "867-5309/Jenny" by Tommy Tutone. Those are songs that are recognized. If you played "Thank You..." it wouldn't be known for Andrew Gold, but TGG.

And that's my two cents...

IamGGFan · 08-06-2003, 02:22 PM

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Originally posted by jayman75
To quote the great Mrs. Edna Garrett...

Would you girls care for a bowl of Meow Mix?

And Pheobe, I was born in '75, so I did "grow up" in the 1980s. And I never heard that song until TGG. I don't think it was a one-hit-wonder, because I don't think it was a big hit. One-hit-wonders are "Mickey" by Toni Basil, "Whip It" by Devo, and "867-5309/Jenny" by Tommy Tutone. Those are songs that are recognized. If you played "Thank You..." it wouldn't be known for Andrew Gold, but TGG.

And that's my two cents...

Then you were born the same year as my sister, 3 years later, my brother was born then 4 and a half years later I was born.

08-04-2003, 03:31 AM	#1
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phoebe7165 Pop Culture Goddess Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: US of A - the country of "really bad music" lovers Posts: 11,600	Apparently none of you were around in the 80's when that song came out. Andrew Gold's version is longer and much better. It was one of those one-hit wonders.
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jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	Andrew Gold has a website... and there is the sheet music for the song "Thank You for Being a Friend." You can also download the full version on winmx.com Here's the link http://www.andrewgold.com/sheetmusic/thankyou1.html
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08-04-2003, 06:52 PM	#4
Unwanted Angel Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Posts: 12,658	I never knew that either...I really like that song. And IAmGGFan i love your avatar! Rue/Blanche is my favorite charater on GG.

08-04-2003, 08:17 PM	#6
IamGGFan Huge FH & GG Fan!!!! Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 10, 2003 Location: West Virginia Posts: 526	JoyceDeWittIsMyAngel Thanks for the compliment. phoebe7165 I was around in the 80's, I just never knew Andrew Gold. I was born in 82 and I am almost 21 now. So, don't say, just because someone is around in the 80's means you know every famous actor or singer in the 80's.

08-06-2003, 01:25 PM	#10
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	To quote the great Mrs. Edna Garrett... Would you girls care for a bowl of Meow Mix? And Pheobe, I was born in '75, so I did "grow up" in the 1980s. And I never heard that song until TGG. I don't think it was a one-hit-wonder, because I don't think it was a big hit. One-hit-wonders are "Mickey" by Toni Basil, "Whip It" by Devo, and "867-5309/Jenny" by Tommy Tutone. Those are songs that are recognized. If you played "Thank You..." it wouldn't be known for Andrew Gold, but TGG. And that's my two cents...