What makes All This and Heaven Too by Andrew Gold notable?

This album features the acclaimed track Thank You for Being a Friend, which gained later fame as the theme song for the television series The Golden Girls. The album received favorable reviews and showcased Gold's ability to craft enduring pop melodies that resonated with audiences, contributing to the era's soft rock landscape. Released in 1978, All This and Heaven Too is Andrew Gold's third studio album, following his successful 1975 debut, What's Wrong with This Picture?. At this point in his career, Gold was establishing himself as a prominent singer-songwriter known for catchy melodies and clever lyrics, solidifying his place in the soft rock movement of the late '70s.

Who is All This and Heaven Too for?

All This and Heaven Too works well if you're into nostalgic reflections on love, melodic moments for quiet evenings and warm sing-alongs with friends.

How many songs are on All This and Heaven Too?

All This and Heaven Too has 15 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

All This and Heaven Too

Andrew Gold · 1978

60 min · 15 tracks · folk rock

A blend of melodic folk rock and soft pop, enveloping listeners in warm harmonies and introspective lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Thank You for Being a Friend — This track became iconic as the theme song for The Golden Girls, showcasing Gold’s knack for writing memorable and heartfelt melodies that connect with listeners.
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Never Let Her Slip Away — With its catchy chorus and emotional storytelling, this song exemplifies Gold’s skill in blending personal themes with accessible pop hooks.
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Still You Linger On — The haunting beauty of this ballad captures a bittersweet longing, demonstrating Gold's lyrical depth and melodic craftsmanship.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

nostalgic reflections on love
melodic moments for quiet evenings
warm sing-alongs with friends
heartfelt lyrics for introspection
patient storytelling through melodies

Maybe skip if you

seeking high-energy tracks
prefer short standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1978, All This and Heaven Too is Andrew Gold's third studio album, following his successful 1975 debut, What's Wrong with This Picture?. At this point in his career, Gold was establishing himself as a prominent singer-songwriter known for catchy melodies and clever lyrics, solidifying his place in the soft rock movement of the late '70s.
Stylistic neighbors: Jackson Browne· James Taylor· Carole King

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 How Can This Be Love 4:03
2 Oh Urania (Take Me Away) 4:24
3 Still You Linger On 3:23
4 Never Let Her Slip Away 3:30
5 Always for You 4:38
6 Thank You for Being a Friend 4:47
7 Looking for My Love 3:38
8 Genevieve 5:09
9 I’m on My Way 3:41
10 You’re Free 4:11
11 Gambler (version #1) 3:54
12 Thank You for Being a Friend (outtake) 1:35
13 Dr. Robert (live) 3:20
14 Genevieve (original version) 5:43
15 Still You Linger On (alternate take) 4:49

What to play next

Listen next

Whirlwind

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What's Wrong with This Picture?

1976

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