I recorded one of Andrew's songs, Love Hurts, in the eighties and met with him in New York. He was especially gifted and very much a solid, unaffected person, and it was a pleasure to know him even for a little while. We spent time together at my home in New York, listening to songs and talking for an afternoon. I have never forgotten him, and know that he has made a great contribution to the musical times of our lives. Much love and my deepest sympathy.

Judy Collins

Even as a 14 yr old Andrew was easily the most talented musician I have ever known. He had an uncanny ability to absorb and recreate a song with details that were missed by professionals. Andrew combined all that talent with a sense of humor on permanent overdrive which made him irresistible and completely unique. He set the bar so high and was so unselfconscious of his own gifts that it felt perfectly natural being there. Only later did I realize how special that was.

Peter Bernstein

Andrew's talent was almost eerie. He was a self-taught instinctive musician who seemed to be able to play any instrument. He was a brilliant writer, a great singer and a highly imaginative producer and arranger - on top of being a multi-instrumentalist of the highest order. Linda's (Linda Ronstadt) band never sounded better than when we were lucky enough to have Andrew on the road with us. Andrew was totally cool and we loved him.

Peter Asher

The time I spent with Andrew was the most memorable time of my life. More than six years has now past since our last meeting. The energy and the passions toward music he's given will never be forgotten. Thank you Andrew and the family, May you rest in peace.

Eikichi Yazawa

Andy and I were a duo, Villiers and Gold. Polydor-records seemed interested, but were dragging their heels, so my father had the clever idea, why not send a telegram to company and say, You have Gold at your feet but haven't the sense to pick it up. This is just what we did - a lot of nerve for two sixteen year olds. It worked. The label's president himself called saying, Well we do have the sense, so we're dropping off your new contracts. Damn that was exciting.

Charlie Villiers

Andrew was an enormously brilliant, lively, inquisitive, and sometimes, tortured soul. He defaulted to joy whenever possible, and his sense of humor, from the time I knew him at 13, was always expansive, delightful, and wicked. I'm lucky to have worked with and loved Andrew Gold, who was a magnificent human being, brilliant musician, great father, and great character.

Wendy Waldman