Ghosts, goblins and gremlins are all present in HALLOWEEN HOWLS, an original compilation of spooky songs written by acclaimed singer/songwriter Andrew Gold.  They are performed by Andrew, together with members of his family and with special guest appearances by such stars as Linda Ronstadt, David Cassidy and Stephen Bishop.

Halloween Howls

Andrew was famous for his amazing and zany outgoing phone messages.

Hilarious Phone Messages

Interviews and Podcasts about Andrew Gold

Andrew wrote well over 1000 songs.  These are a few examples of songs from the vault including some in the process of being written.

From the Vault

Andrew discusses music with his old friend and amazing drummer, Mike Botts.  Andrew details exactly how Linda Ronstadt's Number One career changing hit "You're No Good" was arranged and recorded along with his hit songs "Lonely Boy" and "Thank You for Being a Friend" and more....Enjoy!  
Musical history revealed!
Thank you to Michele Botts for sharing this wonderful interview.
RIP Andrew and Mike. 

Andrew Gold Interview with Mike Botts on Linda Ronstadt and the hit "Lonely Boy."

"I WRITE AND RECORD I FOUND YOU and discuss my recording techniques."

A songwriting and recording tutorial - Andrew writes and records the song “I Found You” and explains his recording techniques, all in one hour! Talk about a Love Hour that you’ll really love, this is IT!

The song he writes is about an old flame he briefly dated again at the time.  He had written "Still You Linger On" about her in the 70s!

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The Love Hour Podcast "Special Edition"  Andrew Gold - 2006

Andrew became known for his hilarious outgoing phone messages.

Fake Out Phone Message - Andrew Gold

Greatest Phone Message of the 20th Century - Andrew Gold

Andrew was known for his hilarious outgoing phone messages.

Jaws Phone Message - Andrew Gold

Andrew became known for his hilarious outgoing phone messages!

Kitties Phone Message - Andrew Gold

Dylan Phone Message - Andrew Gold

Andrew Gold became known for his hilarious outgoing phone messages.

Appropriate Response Phone Message - Andrew Gold

Original Christmas song.  Released on "The Stars Come Out for Christmas"

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On Christmas (XMAS) Eve - Andrew Gold

Andrew was famous for his clever and funny outgoing phone messages.  Here is one channeling the Beatles.

Day In The Life Phone Message - Andrew Gold

More of Andrew's zany and magnificent funny outgoing messages he made way back when.  More Beatles channeling.

Please Please Me Phone Message - Andrew Gold

More zany outgoing phone message fun from Andrew Gold! 

He was famous for these back in the day.

1960S Phone Message - Andrew Gold

More Beatle-inspired fun outgoing phone messages from way back when by Andrew Gold...

Eleanor Rigby Phone Message - Andrew Gold

"It's my inaugural show. We play Halloween songs and have some laughs. Just getting my feet wet, having fun. I say Hello, and I say Goodbye. Boo! "
Andrew reminisces about the good old days of LA Radio, his family, early career, how he was discovered by Linda Ronstadt while still in high school and reveals the stories behind some of his biggest hits.
Songs featured:

1. HURT ME
2. SAFE AND SOUND
3. RIVER OF STONE
4. BEING BOILED HURTS
5. CAN ANYBODY SEE YOU
6. SUPERMAN
7. THE LUCKIEST
8. SPOOKY SCARY SKELETONS
9. THE CREATURE FROM THE TUB
10. IN OUR HAUNTED HOUSE
11. GIMME A SMILE
12. EIGHT MILES HIGH BOAF
13. MIDDLE EAST/NY JAZZ THING
14. DANCE TO THE MUSIC

The Love Hour Podcast #1 "The Halloween Edition" - Andrew Gold - October 2005

"It"s our second show: I laugh, I play songs. What else?"  Andrew Gold

Andrew plays some of his hilarious answering machine greetings that he recorded back in the days before cell phones and voicemail.

Songs played:
1. "HORNSBY THING"
2. CRAWL INTO THE LIGHT
3. SAVANNAH
4. DYLAN PHONE MESSAGE
5. LATIN PHONE MESSAGE
6. KITTIES MESSAGE
7. MR ED MESSAGE
8. FAKE OUT MESSAGE
9. WAX LIVE MESSAGE
10. CAR PHONE MESSAGE
11. JAWS MESSAGE
12. LAUGH MESSAGE
13. BEEPS MESSAGE
14. THE ULTIMATE PHONE MESSAGE
15. THE WINDS OF DECEMBER
16. DR ROBERTS LIVE
17. GREETINGS FROM PLANET LOVE
18. RAINBOW PEOPLE.
19. IT'S BEAUTIFUL
20. WINK OF THE THIRD EYE
21. SOMEWHERE IN SPACE AND TIME
22. INTRO AND RIDE THE SNAKE
23. MR PLASTIC BUSINESS MAN
24. TOMORROW DROP DEAD
25. SUMMER GIRLS
26. FIDDLERS GREEN

The Love Hour Podcast #2 "Thanksgiving Edition" - Andrew Gold - November 2005

Here's Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters/Nirvana luminary, expressing his admiration for the timeless talents and music of Andrew Gold.

Excerpt from Marc Maron's WTF podcast #353 on Jan 17th, 13.
Thanks to Marc for sending us this part of the Podcast!

WTF with Marc Maron - Dave Grohl discussing Andrew Gold - 2013

Andrew became known for his hilarious outgoing phone messages.


Latin Phone Message - Andrew Gold

Andrew became known for his hilarious outgoing phone messages including this one.

Laugh Phone Message - Andrew Gold

One of Andrew's delightful and wacky outgoing phone messages.

Mr Ed Phone Message - Andrew Gold

Wax Live - Outgoing Phone Message by Andrew Gold!

Wax Live Phone Message - Andrew Gold

Andrew's clever outgoing phone messages included elements of music he was truly inspired by - such as this one by his friend's in CSN. 

CSN Phone Message - Andrew Gold

More musical cleverness in Andrew's outgoing phone messages from back in the day...Enjoy!

Mr Kite Phone Message - Andrew Gold

Musical Outgoing Phone Messages (some hilarious) by Andrew Gold.  Enjoy!

Your Mother Should Know Phone Message - Andrew Gold

Andrew plays various selections from Wax including the theme song for the movie ON THE WATERFRONT.  He also plays some of his indie tracks and a track he produced for the band America.

Songs Played:

1. HORSE WITH NO NAME 
2. BABY GOT A GUN (Since 1951)
3. THE SECRET (Since 1951)
4. ON THE WATERFRONT THEME (Wax)
5. THE BOOMERS THEME
6. WARM BREEZES (Warm Breezes)
7. SURE GOT QUIET IN HERE (Intermission)
8. THE POWER OF LOVE (Wax)
9. RUNAWAY (Wax)
10. YOU’VE HEARD IT ALL BEFORE (Wax)
11. EINSTEIN ?
12.THE LIE (Wax)
13.THE PROMISE (Wax)



The Love Hour Podcast #12 - Andrew Gold - August 2006

Combine these two great songwriters and you get a beautiful song.

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You Tell Me How This Song Ends - Andrew Gold and Gary Burr

One way Andrew wrote is to build a song to this point and then write lyrics.  This one is called "Only A Minute" and his friend Greg Prestopino helped with the lyrics.   
Sharing the journey as we go through the vaults.

Only A Minute La La - Andrew Gold

Song written by Andrew Gold and Brock Walsh. 

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Old Man Sam - Andrew Gold

From the Vaults.  Andrew Gold sings a beautiful demo of this glorious ballad.  

Thank you for listening.

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The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - DEMO (Cover) - Andrew Gold

Back in the day Andrew Gold goofed around with his pals for his own radio show "KDRW" or "KDREW" and he made up funny names for the performers or bands.
Enjoy this one singing his own version of "Happy Birthday."

 For Licensing:  Kobalt Music

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (to you) - Andrew Gold

This is a song by Jeff Jones who we are raising $ for to help pay for medical expenses.  Please help if you can - Stephen Bishop.

Here is the link to the fundraiser:

http://www.gofundme.com/JamminForJones


trouble in heartland

Song from the Vault by Andrew Gold.  

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CRAZY GIRL - Andrew Gold

Andrew and his pal Stephen Bishop have some fun creating a retro theme song.


"THE CHEVY CHASE SHOW THEME"  - Andrew Gold and Stephen Bishop

Live with Graham Gouldman.  

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Thank You for Being a Friend - Andrew Gold (live)

From  "Since 1951".

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