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Chris in Virginia Member	posted April 14, 2000 18:53 Right now, this is an easy question. Tomorrow, it will be a hard one. As my musical tastes evolve and my life ever changes, my love for different Lightfoot songs seem to change. That is the beauty of his music. I am glad there has been many postings regarding "Minstrel of the Dawn." Right now, that one does it for me. I sometimes think it is autobiographical, yet other times I wonder. I guess I can sum it up by quoting one line from "Minstrel." ...AND IF YOU MEET HIM YOU WILL BE, THE VICTIM OF HIS MINSTREL SEED... This has happened to all of us, if not in person, in our minds and in our hearts. Thanks Gord. IP: Logged
Chris in Virginia Member	posted April 14, 2000 18:56 Right now, this is an easy question. Tomorrow, it will be a hard one. As my musical tastes evolve and my life ever changes, my love for different Lightfoot songs seem to change. That is the beauty of his music. I am glad there has been many postings regarding "Minstrel of the Dawn." Right now, that one does it for me. I sometimes think it is autobiographical, yet other times I wonder. I guess I can sum it up by quoting one line from "Minstrel." ...AND IF YOU MEET HIM YOU WILL BE, THE VICTIM OF HIS MINSTREL SEED... This has happened to all of us, if not in person, in our minds and in our hearts. Thanks Gord. IP: Logged
Chris in Virginia Member	posted April 14, 2000 18:59 OOPS!! sorry for the double posting!! IP: Logged
Rob Wells Member	posted April 15, 2000 02:23 Hey Everybody I know this is off the subject, but I found this wonder site that details all that happened to the "Fitz". It's at www.acs.oakland.edu/~awesley/edm-fitz.html It's got stuff that will stand your hair on end. It's a miracle only the "Fitz was lost that day. Every one involved made truly heroic efforst to save her and the crew. It's really worth checking out. IP: Logged
Hannah unregistered	posted April 15, 2000 13:05 My favorite Gordon Lightfoot song is the Canadian Railroad Trilogy. The song appeals to me threefold. The first reason is the rythm. He has perfectly captured the rythim of a train on guitar. The second is that he captured a piece of history. Rarely is this part of history captured in music. The popular media for railroad history is film or book. And the third reason I like this song is personal. I grew up idolizing my father and his love for the railroad. It brings back many memories of my father's late nights building his model railroad. IP: Logged
rainydayperson Member	posted April 18, 2000 15:33 A lot of emphasis has been placed on the Man's words, and indeed they are brilliant, but for me the whole package includes the music, and we forget sometimes how gifted a musical brain we're dealing with. Can I suggest three songs that have not been mentioned much? Spanish Moss, Looking at the Rain and Now and Then. They have a common thread of love lost - and marvellous use of major seventh chords. The chord sequence in Spanish Moss I could play all day, and the way major sevenths come in the middle of the other two really reinforces the mellow mood. GL is certainly master musical composer, carefully selecting the right chords, melody and rhythm for each song/story. I love his maj7, m7, sus4, and come to think of it, any other chord he uses! ------------------ Bless you all and keep you on the road to better things IP: Logged
Longboarder32 unregistered	posted April 20, 2000 12:37 My favorite Lightfoot tune is 10 DEGREES AND GETTING COLDER, it is such a good song. I am just a Lightfoot fan, but I think that song is awesome. IP: Logged
Anne Member	posted April 20, 2000 23:28 Beautiful and The Last Time I Saw Her are two of my perennial favorites. It all depends on what is happening in my life at the time. I first heart GL in 1968 when my older brother brought home a recording of Softly and CRT. I fell in love with the man, his music and lyrics at that time, when I was only in 7th grade! I am newly registed, and have been following this site since last November. I can't believe how lucky I am to find fans that feel the same way about this man who has meant so much to me throughout my life. I hope to hear from many of you, including lams, Chris, Florian, Val, etc. You all have so much to offer in the way of information, interesting tidbits, etc. I just saw Gord in Lincoln City, Oregon on April 14, and it was great, as usual. I have been to 7-8 concerts over the years, have not always been close to a venue, but lately have decided to take the time to seek him out, no matter where he is. My husband and I traveled over 6 hours to make it to Lincoln City. My only disappointment with Lincoln City was that Gord only sang for a little less than 90 minutes, and took no intermission, which he usually seems to do. He seemed a bit tired at first, but warmed up nicely. He had two shows to do the next day, so maybe he was pacing himself. Unfortunately I couldn't stay for the next day. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who saw him on April 14 or 15. There has been a lot of discussion at this site about Gord's voice changing over the years. I agree, but haven't we all had a few changes? I saw him at the Universal Amphitheater in Universal Studios, Cal, in the mid-70's, where he was, unfortunately, struggling with his issues with alcohol at the time, and he had a lot of trouble remembering many of the lyrics to his songs. Many songs went unfinished at that concert, and he and the band just started up with another one each time he got off track. I would rather see him today, sober and a little older and wiser, than during those difficult times in the past, even if the voice is not as deep and resonant as it has been in the past. I have loved ones who have triumphed over addictions, and I can't say how much I admire their tenacity and strength in overcoming such a difficult time in their lives. "Hats off to you, Gord", you will always have my admiration for all that you have accomplished, both personally and professionally! [This message has been edited by Anne (edited April 20, 2000).] IP: Logged
Roxane in Texas unregistered	posted May 10, 2000 09:50 It's interesting to me to read all the comments about this artist who has touched my heart and soul for so many years. As many of you note, it's hard to think of a Lightfoot song that's not really wonderful. One of my personal favorites, though, is Old Dan's Records--it ignites appealing images of simpler times and a sense of continuity that comes through in all his music. Christian Island is another favorite as are The Last Time I Saw Her and Beautiful. Thanks to Mr. Lightfoot for so many years of such beautiful music. IP: Logged
jay unregistered	posted May 10, 2000 12:25 At about 12 or 13 years of age, I recall sitting in our car on a cold and gray South Dakota morning while my father went into a store to do some errand. The most beautiful song was played on the car radio: I waited anxiously for the DJ to tell me the name of the song and the artust. But he never did. Years later, as a 19 year old in the summer of 1975, I went to a record store in Minneapolis to see what they had on Gordon Lightfoot> I had heard some of his popular songs and wanted to hear more. So I come to this album titled "The Very Best of Gordon Lightfoot" and think that is just what I need, a greatest hits album. Iflipped it over and began to read titles: Did She Nention My Name, I'm Not Sayin',Canadian Railroad Trilogy, Walls, Wherefore and Why, and other songs that I hadn't heard of. And then I saw it. The fourth song on side two. I knew it had to be the song from long ago on that cold and blustery day. "The Last Time I Saw Her." I listened to that album countless times and soon began adding others to my collection. And Gord has been a favorite ever since. But for all of Gord's songs that I have loved, many of them mentioned in other posts, none can ever match the affection I have for "The Last Time I Saw Her." "Resting on the frozen ground The seeds of love lie cold and still Beneath a battered marking stone It lies forgotten." Don't we all have such a stone somewhere in our hearts? IP: Logged
2Much2Lose Member	posted May 12, 2000 00:25 Jay, What a beautiful story! My current favorite premiered on Songbook, "Too Much To Lose," and in particular, the lyric "the dustcloud on the edge of town is me." But it's probably my favorite because the newly released oldies on Songbook allowed me to travel back to the early Lightfoot years and hear his great lyrics sung when he still had a great voice. Not that I mind his current voice, but time has taken somewhat of a toll. More objectively, "Beautiful" is my alltime favorite, "IYCRMM" I could listen to forever, and my favorite song when I'm driving a long distance is "Alberta Bound" (even if I'm headed the other direction). Although I loved IYCRMM, when that song came out I rarely shelled out for an album when I only liked one song and IYCRMM was the only single I knew from that album. Ironically, the song that hooked me was GL's version of "Me and Bobby McGee," which I already knew of thru Pearl's (Janice Joplin) very different recording. I remember listening to GL's version in a record store, then waiting to hear the next song (Approaching Lavender). When I loved that song, I proceeded to listen to half the album in the record store. I promptly bought it. The other song that hooked me was "Canadian Railroad Trilogy." A friend of mine could play and sing it pretty well, and I used to love to sing along. Still do, nearly thirty years laters. Best regards, 2Much2Lose [This message has been edited by 2Much2Lose (edited May 14, 2000).] IP: Logged
Seven Islander unregistered	posted May 13, 2000 00:22 My favorite song, after listening to GL and playing his songs on my old Yamaha guitar for 27 years, is Seven Islands Suite. The chord progression is very dramatic. Lyrically it is exciting too-I can see the fiery autumn colors and smell the harbor smells. I am landlocked here in Wyoming and it was GL who first opened my imagination to the Sea. All of his sea ballads are marvelous-the Edmund Fitz, the Yarmouth Castle, Christian Island...and I can't take a sip of good Scotch without thinking of GL somehow. IP: Logged
jay unregistered	posted May 14, 2000 10:26 I posted my sentimental favorite above. And I have read (again) all of the other posts, and I am a little surprised at the relative lack of attention paid to the following songs: Canadian Railroad Trilogy: powerful subject, powerful music, powerful lyrics, and powerful performance. Didn't I read once that he wrote it for Expo 68? Just a GREAT song right up to the climax ("ON the mountaintops we stand/ All the world at our command/ We have opened up the soil? With our teardops . . . and out toil!!!) Then the repeat of the first verse and the haunting ending. I hav e probably listened to this song more than any other, and LOUDLY!! Early Morning Rain: A great song that gave Gord one of his early hands up the ladder. The Way I Feel: Either version. I will never get tired of hearing this song. Carefree Highway: One of the best songs off of the most popular album. Vintage Gord. Like most of you you, the problem here is where to start and where to end. The list of great songs goes on . . . IP: Logged
MDLemmer Member	posted May 27, 2000 15:43 Been listening to Gordon since childhood, and I love them all, but Welcome To Try on WFY really moves me. It sounded too much like my own life at the time. I wonder what prompted GL to write that one. I was in alot of pain at the time. Saw Gordon in Cheyenne WY in fall of '94, what a great show. And how cool to see his band all together after all these years! IP: Logged
jayws unregistered	posted June 06, 2000 16:04 I have been a fan for my entire 26 years and I agree that it is very hard to choose one, but I think Shadows would have to be right there. IP: Logged
Steve R Member	posted June 07, 2000 23:38 My favorite Gordon Lightfoot song was one that wasn't written by him. But no one has covered "Me & Bobby McGee" better than Gordon Lightfoot did. Not even Janis Joplin's cover surpasses Lightfoot's rendition of Kris Kristoffserson's country classic. Check it out on the "Sit Down Young Stranger" album. I also Don Quixote--one of the first songs I learned to play on the guitar. Great song! IP: Logged
young stranger Member	posted June 10, 2000 00:57 This is my first reply as I just found the site and signed up. I don't know if there are others my age (24) who belong to the group, I find that there are not too many my age who even know who Gordon Lightfoot is. Well, as many of the replies stated, it is so difficult to pick a favorite Lightfoot song. When I think about it, I always come back to the song that caused me to go out and get my first lightfoot album. Carefree Highway was one of those songs that I remember hearing on the radio when I was very young. I was too young to comprehend Lightfoot's music then, but his incredible sound stuck with me and one day I decided to get Gord's Gold since it also had Sundown and If You Could Read My Mind, the only Lightfoot songs I knew at the time. What a pot of gold (no pun intended) I stumbled onto. I didn't even realize at the time that the songs on that album were not original recordings. So now my Lightfoot collection has increased quite a bit and every time I get another of his albums I find another gem. This fact above all is what proves to me that he is the greatest songwriter ever and in my opinion the best singer as well (what a voice!). So Carefree Highway wins for me because of the feeling that it evokes about the very early days of my life (I'm talking like 4 or 5 years old). My favorite line is right in the beginning, "...I wonder how the old folks are tonight.." It's hard to pu into words how that line makes me feel, it reminds me of simpler times and respect. But there are so many great songs, one that I think is absolutely beautiful is Approaching Lavender. That song is the way I like to hear Lightfoot sing, I really like Sit Down Young Stranger for the same reason. Well, if anyone bothered to read my two cents on the topic and my introduction of myself, thank-you. It is really nice to see how many people admire Lightfoot's work, still it doesn't seem that enough people appreciate his music. I will try not to be so long-winded in future replies. IP: Logged
Pirate Queen Member	posted June 10, 2000 01:23 "...the thing that I call living is just being satisfied with knowing I've got no one left to blame...." Y.S., I must say that seeing GL perform that song live was by far a highlight of my life. My dad and I are determined to go to Arizona one day, just to travel the carefree highway. I love that song, one of my all time favourites. and yes, a little more investigation through the previous posts on this site will determine that there are many people around your age who are devoted GL fan (myself, at 22, included). IP: Logged
Susan Hopkins Member	posted June 10, 2000 11:42 "Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?" - The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - This song especially resonates with me, having spent my first 18 years growing up and sailing on the east coast of Lake Michigan. I know first-hand how quickly weather conditions change on the mighty and powerful Great Lakes. Great Lakes freighters (ore carriers) were a daily part of my life during the time I lived in Michigan. In 1997, on a return trip to Michigan, my sister and I visited the Shipwreck Museum located at Whitefish Point, MI. This wonderful museum houses the bell recovered from the "Big Fitz". The bell is encased in glass, and is the focal point of the museum. Very moving... Thank you, Mr. Lightfoot, for the poignant way you have honored the 29 souls who perished that dreadful day, November 10, 1975, on Lake Gitche Gumee... Another classic, "If You Could Read My Mind" continues to blow me away each time I hear it. I was living in Connecticut at the time, and was desperately trying to sort out what has turned out to be the most meaningful relationship of my life, when this song helped clarify certain aspects of this relationship, which eventually ended. Heard Gord perform this song at the Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford, Connecticut! A truly memorable evening! Two more favorites: "Poor Little Allison" and the extremely touching, "I'm Not Suposed to Care".... Thank you, Gordon Lightfoot, for touching my life in so many ways for so many years! Rock On, and May the Wind Be at Your Back... Cheers! from Colorado! -Susan IP: Logged
Tracey Tripp unregistered	posted June 12, 2000 02:04 I really love all of Lightfoots music, but for me "If You Could Read My Mind" has to be my favorite... I was formally introduced to his music by a friend who considers it to be his "reflective music". His older brother was the ultimate cowboy, rode bulls, was a world champ. Bodie was his hero, but was gunned down in the front pasture of their ranch, died in Rob E's arms. His hero failed, & was the "ghost from the wishing well". I can't do the story justice, but when Rob E. gets reflective about Bodie, Lightfoot is sure to follow, set on repeat & he will soon come out of it. The music is incredible, my husband is the lead singer in a Power Blues, Texas Blues & Classic Rock band "MIDNIGHT LIGHTNING", I am now trying to convince them to try some Lightfoot. There is no one covering his music in our area. But I get a shock everytime I hear it played in a store or on one of the casinos (boats). My parents thought it was hilarious when I brought Gord's Gold to them at 27 yrs. old & thought I had discovered this great 'new' artist... they were in their 60's & knew all of the songs! Was my face red!!! IP: Logged
Mary Ann from Atlanta, GA unregistered	posted June 13, 2000 16:28 Oh, my GOD! How on earth can one pick a favorite GL song? As many of the others have mentioned, the first GL song I heard was IYCRMM on the radio back when I was in high school. Later, a friend had the Sundown 8-track (now, I'm really telling my age) and we practically wore it out as we 'cruised' our favorite stomping grounds. I have a cassette that my brother made for me, and it is a compilation of his albums and I named it "Assorted Gord". I still have it and still play it regularly in the house, but in my car I have graduated to CD's and I have his latest 3 always at hand. If I had to choose a favorite category, it would be his "ship and sail" songs. On the other hand, I'm absolutely enthralled with his ballads- Cherokee Bend, Canadian RR Trilogy, Don Q., Fitz, Bitter Green, etc. And has there ever been a story teller/songwriter who twists a phrase as eloquently as GL? ie:RATR - 'even though your mother was your maker from her apron strings you pass'; CRRT - 'long before the white man and long before the wheel when the green dark forest was too silent to be real'; W&W - 'and then I saw the sunrise above the cotton sky like a candycane delight'; GOCH - 'all around old Cape Horn ships of the line, ships of the morn, some who wish they'd never been born, they are the ghosts of Cape Horn"; AIA - 'all I'm after is to be the flame in your tatoo'. I could go on. I just wish when he came to Atlanta, I could for once get a seat up close and sing along with him without having to hear the clink of silverware and smell candlewax. Such are the woes of having him appear at a "dinner theatre", I suppose. IP: Logged
Jenney Member	posted June 13, 2000 22:18 Heard Gord perform this song at the Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford, Connecticut \ To Susan, Was this back in 1970 or 1971? I was there way back then. It was my first concert ever and has remained a vivid memory since. Jenney IP: Logged
charlene Moderator	posted June 13, 2000 23:46 Mary Ann- I can't even envision sitting through a concert with anything like dinner theatre chaos going on. I would be a stark raving lunatic before it was over. I don't even want to know anyone is in the audience with me, never mind drinking, eating etc. Oh my God I'd likely kill someone! I will be seeing Gord at Mariposa in July - an outdoor festival - I am already anxious about it - will people sit and shutup or yap and sing and walk around annoying the life out of me? I really hate to be annoyed whenever Gord is singing - whether it's live or "Memorex"! - ask my kids. When it comes to Gord I get on one track and don't veer off it. I listen and I breathe. That's it! LOL Char IP: Logged
Mary Ann unregistered	posted June 14, 2000 09:21 Charlotte, I don't know how it is where you are, but down here, there would certainly be a lot of yapping and walking going on. It makes me want to shout "Shut up and sit down! Can't you see the man is singing!!!" but of course, that wouldn't be polite. I envy you seeing him in July. It seems Gord tours here about every two years and has a knack of coming at the very time I'm on vacation, so I haven't seen him since early '90s (when I rushed back from Texas just to catch his performance that very night). That was the year I took my mother with me and got so tickled at her for saying "how nice his tush looked in those jeans". This from my mother! LOL, Mary Ann IP: Logged
Mary Ann unregistered	posted June 14, 2000 09:23 regarding the above post . . . Sorry, I meant for that to be for Charlene, not Charlotte. mah IP: Logged
charlene Moderator	posted June 14, 2000 10:39 Mary Ann; I have ALWAYS thought Gord looked good from BOTH sides! Even now that I am a mother of a 16 year old who thinks I am nuts for being nuts about ALL of Gord! LOL Char IP: Logged
NeilPoulsom Member	posted June 14, 2000 19:23 An impossible ask. It varies with my mood. However "Affair on 8th Avenue" and "I'm not supposed to care" always make me think about a certain lady. The perfume that she wore lingered on long after she'd gone and I'm really not supposed to care. But I do. Another track helped me considerably when I was leading my first school ski trip, from England to Italy. I was VERY nervous. Just as the bus pulled out, the radio started playing "Carefree Highway" - an amazing coincidence (1) because British radio didn't exactly overdose on Gordie (2) to play that particular track. I took this as a good omen and the trip went fine. This year I completed my 20th trip - all thanks to Gordie playing "Carefree Highway" at the start of the first one !! IP: Logged
RBENGALS@AOL.COM unregistered	posted June 16, 2000 14:43 I ONLY HAVE A COUPLE OF GL CDS. BUT I LIKE OLD DANS RECORDS & CIRCLE OF STEEL. OLD DANS RECORDS IS A FUN SONG TO DRIVE WITH. BUT I DO LIKE ALL THE OTHER SONGS ALSO. THOSE WOULD HAVE TO BE MY FAVORITE THOUGH. SOME OF THE SONGS OTHER PEOPLE LIKE THE MOST I HAVE NEVER HEARD BEFORE. THE LYRIC SECTION REALLY HELPS ME THROUGH THE GORDS GREATEST HITS VOLUME II. I JUST DISCOVERED THIS SITE AND I REALLY LIKE IT. I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY PERSON LEFT WHO LIKES GL. RICH FROM INDIANA IP: Logged
Gary J unregistered	posted June 16, 2000 23:36 This is tough. We all like so many songs for different reasons. It might be best to divide Lightfoot into three periods: early, middle and more recent. Early Period - Pussywillows & Cat-tails Middle Period - Old Dan's Records More Recent Period - Tattoo IP: Logged
Dickman unregistered	posted June 17, 2000 08:20 Old Dan's Records is one of my favourite GL albums, and in particular I have always really liked "Farewell to Annabelle". The only copy I have of this is my old scratchy LP, and I have never yet been successful in finding a CD version of this song or album. It seems in every new collection of GL songs, including his very comprehensive box set, FtA is never included. Any ideas why or have I just not looked hard enough? IP: Logged
Stephanie unregistered	posted June 17, 2000 16:53 The reasons I have for my fave Gord songs are a little diffrent than the rest of y'alls, but bear with me. I think my favorite songs are "Race Among the Ruins" and "Summertime Dream" because they remind me of my father. My dad is a huge Gord fan and I grew up listening to his albums. We lived on a little farm in rural Iowa and the most exciting times for me was when Dad would get out his records in the evenings when he came home from farming and our whole family would spend the evening together, listening to music. "Summertime Dream" and "RATR" were my favorites when I was a little girl and I remember sitting on the living room floor with headphones on for hours, just listening. Everytime I hear one of those songs, it brings me to tears and makes me remember how wonderful family is and what a blessed childhood I had. IP: Logged
charlene Moderator	posted June 17, 2000 22:08 I don't now what it is but I still can't believe the love that people have for Gord from all over the world! It just about kills me to think that he is so beloved - to the degree (never more) that I love him. It is beyond my understanding, well no I understand it but I just am amazed! You people are just incredible and it is an affirmation of my faith in my love and admiration for Gord that so many others feel the same. It's that "Same Old Obsesssion" It warms my heart and makes me smile - it really does! The blessing of Gord in my life is not something that can be measured in any way. It just IS. Char IP: Logged
charlene Moderator	posted June 17, 2000 22:10 I don't now what it is but I still can't believe the love that people have for Gord from all over the world! It just about kills me to think that he is so beloved - to the degree (never more) that I love him. It is beyond my understanding, well no I understand it but I just am amazed! You people are just incredible and it is an affirmation of my faith in my love and admiration for Gord that so many others feel the same. It's that "Same Old Obsesssion" It warms my heart and makes me smile - it really does! The blessing of Gord in my life is not something that can be measured in any way. It just IS. Char IP: Logged
page Member	posted June 19, 2000 23:26 There are many of Gordon's songs that have sustained me. Some I could curl up into like a small child seeking comfort. In that vein I would have to say that "Brave Mountaineers" always makes me feel safe. I never had much of a childhood, and that one simple and sincere song has always given me a place to go home to, whether it ever existed in "real life" or not. IP: Logged
Tom unregistered	posted June 26, 2000 22:04 How can you pick the "best" Gordon Lightfoot song? You can't...I love them all at different times. I am one of Gordon's biggest fans and have seen him many, many times in concert and have never been disappointed. All I can do is write my favorite Gord song at the moment...right now I'm intriguied by the first song on Disc 1 of songbook "Remember Me" his voice doesn't even sound like Gordon...it's a pretty song that relaxes me. Also, for some strange reason I'm liking "Canery Yellow Canoe" the last song on Disc 3. Gord really rocks out on that song...I will always like his electric guitar "flirtation" he had...my favorite Gord album(I wish was on CD)is "SALUTE"...you got a lot more living to do!! IP: Logged
Mary Ann Member	posted June 27, 2000 09:50 Tom, I just recently purchased the Songbook box set and heard "Remember Me" for the first time. I was in my car and backing out of a parking space in a lot and nearly forgot to put on the brakes when this smooth, crooning voice came out of my speakers and sounding very much like Marty Robbins. (No, I didn't hit anybody.) It was incredible! Chill bumps broke out on me and I began to squeal like a teenie-bopper. This couldn't be Gord!, I thought, but as I continued to listen, I was able to discern the Gord I was used to hearing. I'm glad that selection was included in Songbook. IP: Logged
Tom unregistered	posted June 27, 2000 22:41 Mary Ann: I thought it sounded like Jim Reeves. The sound is so polished, so un-Lightfoot. Yet something about it i like, the second song too. I think I read that there was another 45rpm from that session that I wish was included in Songbook. Like you said, its important to hear the sound the studios were forcing on him, that he rejected and went back to coffee houses until he could get his own sound. IP: Logged
Mary Ann Member	posted June 28, 2000 10:33 Tom, Did I say that? Oh yeah, I guess I did only you said it much better. I don't know that much about Jim Reeves- although I have heard that early Gord has been compared to him. I would like to have heard the others cuts too. Mary Ann IP: Logged
Tom unregistered	posted June 28, 2000 21:54 Mary Ann...your too kind! On page 13 of "Songbook" it talks about his 1st commercially released song "This is My Song", have you ever heard it? I wish it was on the box-set, also like to hear the 1st song he ever wrote "Hoola Hoop Song". When I first got the box-set I thought "(Remember Me)I'm The One" was going to be the Dean Martin hit "(Remember Me)I'm The One Who Loves You"...TOTALLY DIFFERENT! IP: Logged
Tom unregistered	posted June 28, 2000 21:55 Mary Ann...your too kind! On page 13 of "Songbook" it talks about his 1st commercially released song "This is My Song", have you ever heard it? I wish it was on the box-set, also like to hear the 1st song he ever wrote "Hoola Hoop Song". When I first got the box-set I thought "(Remember Me)I'm The One" was going to be the Dean Martin hit "(Remember Me)I'm The One Who Loves You"...TOTALLY DIFFERENT! IP: Logged
Tom unregistered	posted June 28, 2000 21:57 Mary Ann...your too kind! On page 13 of "Songbook" it talks about his 1st commercially released song "This is My Song", have you ever heard it? I wish it was on the box-set, also like to hear the 1st song he ever wrote "Hoola Hoop Song". When I first got the box-set I thought "(Remember Me)I'm The One" was going to be the Dean Martin hit "(Remember Me)I'm The One Who Loves You"...TOTALLY DIFFERENT! IP: Logged
Tom unregistered	posted June 28, 2000 21:58 Mary Ann...your too kind! On page 13 of "Songbook" it talks about his 1st commercially released song "This is My Song", have you ever heard it? I wish it was on the box-set, also like to hear the 1st song he ever wrote "Hoola Hoop Song". When I first got the box-set I thought "(Remember Me)I'm The One" was going to be the Dean Martin hit "(Remember Me)I'm The One Who Loves You"...TOTALLY DIFFERENT! IP: Logged
Susan Hopkins Member	posted June 29, 2000 09:39 Jenney: Re: Shakespeare Theatre performance in Stratford, Connecticut... it was in either 1970 or '71 as you said... I can't be sure. I DO remember an evening filled with wonderful music provided by a very soulful GL. Cheers! from Colorado -Susan IP: Logged
Mary Ann Member	posted June 29, 2000 11:07 Tom, Okay, okay . . . I heard you the first time (lol at the repeats). No, unfortunately I have not heard any of Gord's first recordings. I wouldn't know where to even look for those. Matter of fact, I have a cassette of Songbook (not the box set) from way back and just recently it took a nose dive from the heat. Most of what I hear now is a bunch of chirping sounds. That and Gord's voice don't mix well. I had to ditch it. Unfortunately, I can't find a copy anywhere to replace it with. BTW, Tom . . . you should register, (I can say this now since I just recently registered myself) you have some good input. IP: Logged
dave Member	posted June 30, 2000 22:40 It's hard to pinpoint one favorite song because there are about 100 that I could relate to but here are a couple in mind: Mountains and Maryanne Ten Degrees and Colder Summer Side of Life Circle is Small Seven Island Suite thanks to everyone for all their posts everywhere. IP: Logged
shipwrecked00 Member	posted July 01, 2000 11:24 So many people, so many struggling for THE answer. How about revising the topic to "Favorite Lightfoot Song Of The Day & Why?" ------------------ "Is there someone sewing seams through all my hopes..." IP: Logged
kentra Member	posted July 16, 2000 23:04 I remember leaving Alberta by train. I left my girlfriend and it was to be a long ride to Toronto. The only music I brought with me was Gord's Gold Volume 2. Many songs were fitting for this trip. I still listen to the album on a frequent basis. I cant imagine to describe how it makes it all feel like yesterday thought its been 3 years. IP: Logged
Adam unregistered	posted July 25, 2000 12:08 Favorite Song: "Wreck..." Why? It is the first song I can remember hearing _ever_. I can still recall the images that came to my mind when I heard it. I many ways, I believe thath that song has had a profound impact on my love and respect of the water. It's wierd. Other than that song, "Pony Man", It just make me want to be a kid again. Whimsical... innocent, yet somewhat sad in retrospect. IP: Logged
Protocol Member	posted July 28, 2000 14:58 I love all of Gordon Lightfoot's songs,but I have to say that the one that really touches my heart is "the house you live in" "and the house you live in will nver fall down, if you pity the stranger who stands at your/gate/door" Good advice for us all!! Protocol ------------------ IP: Logged
Protocol Member	posted July 28, 2000 15:35 Hello everyone, how are you? I just got off the phone with Barry Harvey(Gord's Manager) really nice guy! I was just talking to him about an idea for wonderful Gordon Lightfoot website and if I could rely on him for resource material, he said "possibly"! If anyone would like to help or contribute to this venture please submit your comments,views ideas etc.. to myself via email,none will be ignored! I think Barry was a little surprised when I told him some aquaintences of mine owned and co-owned Grant Avenue Studios in Hamilton. They produced Gord's last album "Painter Passing Through" I also want to devise a way for Gord to get his fan mail via the internet,(if he is game for it)so he can pick and choose the letters he gets with minimal time consumption! the website will also feature the City of Orillia as well! I have been a songwriter/musician since the age of seven,I had(they were all stolen) all of Gordies records ,8tracks, etc.. so given this I would eventually like to put together a Gordon Lightfoot tribute band,if you can offer any support,services etc.. it would be greatly appreciated,if you are a musician,give me a list of instruments you can play etc.. Your heart has to really be in this!!! I am learning to play the hammered dulcimer,and will eventually be producing Gord's music on dulcimer,I'll keep you informed!! As for my favorite song,I love all of them,but I would have to say it is " The house you live in" This song really touches my heart! "and the house you live in will never fall down if you pity the stranger who stands at you door!" Good advice for us all!! I work in Toronto as a web designer, this site is great,but I want to add so much more, for example eople will be able to click on a song( not download) and listen to it! They will be able to buy his cd's etc.. online, and anything written about him(Gordon Lightfoot - A Canadian Legacy) for example! So tell me what you think, okay? Thanks... Protocol "and the house you live in will never fall down if you pity the stranger who stands at you door!" ------------------ IP: Logged

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