First song as an intro to Gord?

[Dorothea]

Dear all,
If you were to introduce Gords music, to a person who had never heard of him.
Which song would be your first choice to play to them?

Frank.

[Frank v]

Dear all,
If you were to introduce Gords music, to a person who had never heard of him.
Which song would be your first choice to play to them?

Frank.

[rainydayperson]

Great question Frank. Depends on the person. For those who are romantic it would be a challenge to top "Beautiful". For history buffs I'd say "Wreck...". "Protocol" for deep thinkers. "Rainy Day People" for us sentimental types.

I could go on but I'll leave rooms for others.

[classicmixdj]

Great question Frank. Depends on the person. For those who are romantic it would be a challenge to top "Beautiful". For history buffs I'd say "Wreck...". "Protocol" for deep thinkers. "Rainy Day People" for us sentimental types.

I could go on but I'll leave rooms for others.

[leboeuf@csolve.net]

I believe the song that is the "signature" song for Gord is "In My Fashion". This song describes Gord the person to a tee. My second choice would be "Highway Songs". This song spells out Gord's true feelings for Canada.

[leboeuf@csolve.net]

I believe the song that is the "signature" song for Gord is "In My Fashion". This song describes Gord the person to a tee. My second choice would be "Highway Songs". This song spells out Gord's true feelings for Canada.

[Lightfoot678]

I'd pick either If You COuld Read My Mind (personal) or Canadian Railroad Trilogy (political).For those who are romantic I'd choose Song For A WInters Night.

Other top choices

Black Day In July
Early Morning Rain
Did She Mention My Name



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The lake it is said never gives up her dead, when the gales of November come early.

[gathrb]

This has happened to me...I'd choose "Sundown" first...what usually happens is "I know that song, I didn't know that was Gordon Lightfoot". And I say, "Yeah, he's got plenty more" and then play "If You Could Read My Mind" or "...Fitzgerald" And get the same response again!! lol

[Tom]

This has happened to me...I'd choose "Sundown" first...what usually happens is "I know that song, I didn't know that was Gordon Lightfoot". And I say, "Yeah, he's got plenty more" and then play "If You Could Read My Mind" or "...Fitzgerald" And get the same response again!! lol

[Borderstone]

I tried to introduce GL to my friend by playing,"A Minor Ballad". The reaction to the lyric,"Beyond the wild misty mountain" was..."Oh man!" "That is so corny!" http://www.corfid.com/ubb/tongue.gif

I guess that might not have been the best choice,despite my thinking that it was. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif

I probobly should have picked,"Carefree Highway",which if it comes up again,I'll do just that! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[Sidney Freedmen]

We had a our own version of Canadian Idol in my school and I did Carefree Highway. I really did a hell of a job on it and now my whole class knows Gordie only thru the infamous Highway. now I'm gettin more Lightfoot in there and playin it whenever i can.

My obvious first choice would be Carefree Highway,
then the Trilogy,
then Ordinary Man.

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[Sheryl Klein]

If You Could Read My Mind. That's a given. That's the song that shot him to stardom here in the States, that's the song that sealed him in my mind and heart forever, *seared* is more like it. No one could hear that song and not be moved...or changed for life, as I was.

[Sheryl Klein]

If You Could Read My Mind. That's a given. That's the song that shot him to stardom here in the States, that's the song that sealed him in my mind and heart forever, *seared* is more like it. No one could hear that song and not be moved...or changed for life, as I was.

[accotsRok]

Definitely 'If You Could Read My Mind.' Agree with Sheryl on that one.

Also, 'Canadian Railroad Trilogy', 'Sundown' and 'Carefree Highway' are all what I would consider good introductory songs. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Kel]

Definitely 'If You Could Read My Mind.' Agree with Sheryl on that one.

Also, 'Canadian Railroad Trilogy', 'Sundown' and 'Carefree Highway' are all what I would consider good introductory songs. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Borderstone]

Hey Sheryl! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif Hate to burst your bubble but I know a few people at my job (guys naturally) and they know the song and make fun of it in the same vein as "Mandy" and "You Light Up My Life"! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/mad.gif

So called "real men" don't let things "touch" them too deeply. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif

Whatever! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/tongue.gif <---To them!

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[Sheryl Klein]

Year, Border, pooh to those guys! Besides, poor fellas have intimacy problems. Bet not one of 'em's married, huh?

[Sheryl Klein]

Year, Border, pooh to those guys! Besides, poor fellas have intimacy problems. Bet not one of 'em's married, huh?

[nelsonaddison]

Inspiration Lady might be a good start.

[Patti]

Inspiration Lady might be a good start.

[Restless]

Obviously the most haunting and poetic song ever written.
'If you could read my mind"

[Restless]

quote:Originally posted by Sheryl Klein:
Year, Border, pooh to those guys! Besides, poor fellas have intimacy problems. Bet not one of 'em's married, huh?

Your friends were obvious fans of the Mandy singer.

[The Rez]

Gord's version of On Susan's Floor.

I had a "Susan" and I figure just about everyone romances about such a scene somewhere between Letterman and the morning alarm.

If only . . .

The Rez

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It was a Beautiful Rainbow
A Beautiful Time in my Life
A Thing to Share
A Time to Care
To Be Alive

[Dan O'Malley]

Good question. For some reason, the song that really sold me was "The Mountain's and Maryann". So i'd go with that one!

[Boat House AKA member]

I suggest Summer Side of Life

I agree though with whoever suggested In My Fashion, I really love that song

[Kilgore]

I suggest Summer Side of Life

I agree though with whoever suggested In My Fashion, I really love that song

[SYDNEY STEVE]

Hey girls ,
When men aren't drawn to songs like "If You Could Read My Mind" & "Beautiful" ( for example), it is a tough ,(bordering on pathetic), call on us to suggest that this suggests we have "intimacy issues". I like girls for everything that makes them different to me and males generally -physically (for sure), but "upstairs" too. Here's a tip you double X chromosome holders- ; If you really want a partner who thinks exactly like you do and likes what you like, another girl may well fit the bill - otherwise don't put us down for being from Mars . I love the fact that you girls are from Venus and are different to me. I consider GL to be THE MASTER LYRICIST of our time. His lyrics define the respect he has for all genders, colours & creeds and their views and lifestyles , so please ladies, don't waste your breath telling me that because I don't think like a girl and hold a female's views, that this means I have problems with intimacy. Sorry to say there are a lot of men out there who are sick of apologising for being born with an extra bit of equipment and that our mind reflects this from time to time.

[SYDNEY STEVE]

Hey girls ,
When men aren't drawn to songs like "If You Could Read My Mind" & "Beautiful" ( for example), it is a tough ,(bordering on pathetic), call on us to suggest that this suggests we have "intimacy issues". I like girls for everything that makes them different to me and males generally -physically (for sure), but "upstairs" too. Here's a tip you double X chromosome holders- ; If you really want a partner who thinks exactly like you do and likes what you like, another girl may well fit the bill - otherwise don't put us down for being from Mars . I love the fact that you girls are from Venus and are different to me. I consider GL to be THE MASTER LYRICIST of our time. His lyrics define the respect he has for all genders, colours & creeds and their views and lifestyles , so please ladies, don't waste your breath telling me that because I don't think like a girl and hold a female's views, that this means I have problems with intimacy. Sorry to say there are a lot of men out there who are sick of apologising for being born with an extra bit of equipment and that our mind reflects this from time to time.

[joveski]

sea of tranqulity
in my fashion

[Sheryl Klein]

Actually, SydneySteve, I was talking specifically about men who "make fun of" the softer lyrics, not those who merely don't care for them. There's quite the difference. If you'll refer back to Borderstone's comment, that's what he said: he knows a few guys who make fun of [the softer songs...] Psychologically-speaking, when someone makes fun of something... that's pretty much a clue right there.

[This message has been edited by Sheryl Klein (edited March 27, 2005).]

[Sheryl Klein]

Actually, SydneySteve, I was talking specifically about men who "make fun of" the softer lyrics, not those who merely don't care for them. There's quite the difference. If you'll refer back to Borderstone's comment, that's what he said: he knows a few guys who make fun of [the softer songs...] Psychologically-speaking, when someone makes fun of something... that's pretty much a clue right there.

[This message has been edited by Sheryl Klein (edited March 27, 2005).]

[nelsonaddison]

I'm Not Sayin'/Ribbon Of Darkness

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[Patti]

I'm Not Sayin'/Ribbon Of Darkness

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[SYDNEY STEVE]

Yes point taken Sheryl, I think I had my cranky pants on that day. Clearly a difference in magnitude I suppose. But hey plenty of people {especially men} ridicule something as a part of everyday banter with women.It doesn't necessarily imply they don't respect your position - sometimes quite the opposite. As for the overall subject of which track would you choose I think our discussion already proves that you may need to choose a different track with the gender of the listener an important consideration. Fortunately there is a track there for most types. Cheers.

[SYDNEY STEVE]

Yes point taken Sheryl, I think I had my cranky pants on that day. Clearly a difference in magnitude I suppose. But hey plenty of people {especially men} ridicule something as a part of everyday banter with women.It doesn't necessarily imply they don't respect your position - sometimes quite the opposite. As for the overall subject of which track would you choose I think our discussion already proves that you may need to choose a different track with the gender of the listener an important consideration. Fortunately there is a track there for most types. Cheers.