What other favourite artist of yours, would you like to hear do a G.L. composition?

[Jesse Joe]

http://www.vinyltap.co.uk/gallery/go/gordoiycrmm6940320968951240.jpg


What other favourite artist of your's, would you like to hear do a Lightfoot song? And you think he,or she, would do a great job with?

The song would be right for this artist, of course, male or female.

For me Glen Campbell, has already done Lightfoot's, "The Last Time I Saw Her Face".

Id like to see him do more Lightfoot greats.


http://www.jerrypippin.com/Glen%20Campbell.jpg


And I can't forget John Mellencamp...Would like to hear him do, "Sundow."


http://www.digitalfocus.net/slides/John%20Mellencamp.jpg


Im not a big fan of Celine Dion. But with her reputation as having one of the world's greatest voice. I would have alway's liked to hear her version of, "If You Could Read My Mind.".. Jesse. :)


http://www.pinkshollywood.com/images/Celine-Dion.jpg

[ August 09, 2006, 07:38: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

[Jesse Joe]

http://www.vinyltap.co.uk/gallery/go/gordoiycrmm6940320968951240.jpg


What other favourite artist of your's, would you like to hear do a Lightfoot song? And you think he,or she, would do a great job with?

The song would be right for this artist, of course, male or female.

For me Glen Campbell, has already done Lightfoot's, "The Last Time I Saw Her Face".

Id like to see him do more Lightfoot greats.


http://www.jerrypippin.com/Glen%20Campbell.jpg


And I can't forget John Mellencamp...Would like to hear him do, "Sundow."


http://www.digitalfocus.net/slides/John%20Mellencamp.jpg


Im not a big fan of Celine Dion. But with her reputation as having one of the world's greatest voice. I would have alway's liked to hear her version of, "If You Could Read My Mind.".. Jesse. :)


http://www.pinkshollywood.com/images/Celine-Dion.jpg

[ August 09, 2006, 07:38: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

[geodeticman]

Here's a wildcard shot JJ:

If he is still recording in good voice,
(hold the laughs at first in the peanut gallery) - Roger Whittaker, recording first The Wreck, and if he could pull it off without messing with it too much, his deep bass voice would serve the song well.

Second, I'd want to hear him try CRT for the same reasons ( you'd have to hear his "water Boy") to know why this would be a good possibility.

And, I'd like to hear the Boss give Sundown a try. He's got the raw edge that could really make this fun.

Lastly, and this is embarrasing because I can't for sure remember his name ( my wife bought me the CD for my birthday and is in the car now) I believe his name is Andre Bocelli, a phenomenol artist I'd never heard of until ole' David Foster produced his signature album (perhaps state-side only,as he's long enough in the tooth I do not think he can be a new discovery).

He has an outstanding voice, truly, and I heard him , thanks to David Foster I'm sure, on a TV commercial promoting his new signature album, and I said "I gotta get that album" to my wife.

He has the first voice I thought could cover Gord's slower romantic ballads such as IYCRMM, with healthy vibrato and enough character.

I thought of Michael Buble, the young crooner all the ladies are going ga-ga over; he sounds to me sort of like Harry Connick just before puberty(who I heard helped encourage his career) in the oldies standards arena and new big band.

He does have a good voice, but as of my only CD listen does not have a mature enough voice to do justice to Gord's historically deeper register. So, my next thought then is Andre Bocelli (sp?) covering "Beautiful", or IYCRMM, or that "Same Old Obsession".

Hey, lastly, how 'bout Hoyt Axton, who has done an entire GL tribute album, cover "Whispers of the North", and "Sea of Tranquility" ? Actually, he's one of my favourite cover artists for Gord's work, and also is a respectable songwriter himself. Good thread JJ

geo Steve

[RM]

geo Steve,

I don't think Hoyt can make it....he passed away some years ago. An interesting character in his time.

Springsteen doing "Sundown"....I like the idea.

Roger Whittaker....beautiful voice. I think he could even make "Achy Break Heart" tolerable.

RMD

[Jesse Joe]

Thank's for the kind words GeoSteve, Some pretty good choices you make there. Of course Roger Whittaker, one of the best voices around today. Always did like him.

Dont know if you ever heard his beautiful song, "Canada Is", from the 70's? I can't think of a more beautiful song about Canada. I was always, kind of sad that Gord didn't write that one.

I have never seen him in concert, but I hope one day to be able too. He does concert this way, every 4 or 5 years, never in Moncton. In NB, it's alway's in Sackville. Im sure he must do an evening worth to remember. Great story teller, plays a good 12 string, and he is a wonderful whistler. All in all, he is just a great entertainer...

As far as Hoyt Axton, correct me if Im wrong, but has he not pass on? A few years ago, I might be wrong tho...

The Boss doing Sundown, would be worth, something to see and hear...

Thank's again GeoSteve, take care and later...Jesse. :)

[ August 10, 2006, 09:59: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

[Jesse Joe]

Thank's for the kind words GeoSteve, Some pretty good choices you make there. Of course Roger Whittaker, one of the best voices around today. Always did like him.

Dont know if you ever heard his beautiful song, "Canada Is", from the 70's? I can't think of a more beautiful song about Canada. I was always, kind of sad that Gord didn't write that one.

I have never seen him in concert, but I hope one day to be able too. He does concert this way, every 4 or 5 years, never in Moncton. In NB, it's alway's in Sackville. Im sure he must do an evening worth to remember. Great story teller, plays a good 12 string, and he is a wonderful whistler. All in all, he is just a great entertainer...

As far as Hoyt Axton, correct me if Im wrong, but has he not pass on? A few years ago, I might be wrong tho...

The Boss doing Sundown, would be worth, something to see and hear...

Thank's again GeoSteve, take care and later...Jesse. :)

[ August 10, 2006, 09:59: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

[Jesse Joe]

RMD, we were probably typing at the same time. That's what I thought about Axton, thank's for confirming it...Jesse. :)

[Jesse Joe]

RMD, we were probably typing at the same time. That's what I thought about Axton, thank's for confirming it...Jesse. :)

[RM]

Jesse Joe,

No sweat. geo Steve probably knows that Axton has moved along, but his post was worded in the present tense, so I wasn't sure. It is an interesting thread.

RMD

[Jesse Joe]

Yes probably, what geoSteve meant. Thank's RMD, your a good bloke. A word that I learned from Charlene.

Incidently, Char if you read this, after you told me about the word bloke, I looked it up, and sure enough, you were speaking the truth. A "fellow", among other things... Jesse. ;) :eek: :)

[ August 10, 2006, 10:00: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

[Jesse Joe]

Yes probably, what geoSteve meant. Thank's RMD, your a good bloke. A word that I learned from Charlene.

Incidently, Char if you read this, after you told me about the word bloke, I looked it up, and sure enough, you were speaking the truth. A "fellow", among other things... Jesse. ;) :eek: :)

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[charlene]

Originally posted by Jesse -Joe:
Thank's RMD, your a good bloke. A word that I learned from Charlene.

Incidently, Char if you read this, after you told me about the word bloke, I looked it up, and sure enough, you were speaking the truth. A fellow, among other things... Jesse. ;) :eek: :) well you know I'd never pull your leg....
;) ! yikes!
lol

[charlene]

Originally posted by Jesse -Joe:
Thank's RMD, your a good bloke. A word that I learned from Charlene.

Incidently, Char if you read this, after you told me about the word bloke, I looked it up, and sure enough, you were speaking the truth. A fellow, among other things... Jesse. ;) :eek: :) well you know I'd never pull your leg....
;) ! yikes!
lol

[Jesse Joe]

LOL!! How's the whether in Toronto Charlene? Down here, it's amazing how quickly it turns around. Last week we could have, gone walking, bike rides, all night. At midnight it was still hot enough, for T-Shirt. And now at nights, it's already cooled up, considerably. Feels a little bit like fall.

August 10, down here, the lobster fisherman, go at it, with there traps, till October 10. And every year it never misses, evenings, feels like autumn.

Mind you, that there are some great fall days coming up in late September, till late October. Beautiful scenery, as the leaves start to change colours. It's my favourite season.

I remember in 1987, we would head up to Halifax, NS. It was Oct,24th. And the long stretch of woods, each side of the TCH, beautiful colours a real spectacle. And what made that trip more enjoyable, Gordon Lightfoot in concert, at The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

My first Lightfoot concert experience, I will never forget that. It was around the "East Of Midnight" time. He sang many songs from his then latest LP. I remember "Morning Glory", when he sang, "Alimony, Palimony puts a dent in me." He made a face, that got good laughter from the crowd.

He did 3 shows, Oct 23, 24, and 25. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It was all pretty much sold out. The Acoustic at The Cohn in Halifax, is incredible.

Anyway Sorry for yaping on, but when I get started on Gordy, it's hard to stop me. At least thats what they tell me down here. "They just dont understand," LOL.

Later Char, ... JJ. :)

[ August 12, 2006, 02:21: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

[Jesse Joe]

LOL!! How's the whether in Toronto Charlene? Down here, it's amazing how quickly it turns around. Last week we could have, gone walking, bike rides, all night. At midnight it was still hot enough, for T-Shirt. And now at nights, it's already cooled up, considerably. Feels a little bit like fall.

August 10, down here, the lobster fisherman, go at it, with there traps, till October 10. And every year it never misses, evenings, feels like autumn.

Mind you, that there are some great fall days coming up in late September, till late October. Beautiful scenery, as the leaves start to change colours. It's my favourite season.

I remember in 1987, we would head up to Halifax, NS. It was Oct,24th. And the long stretch of woods, each side of the TCH, beautiful colours a real spectacle. And what made that trip more enjoyable, Gordon Lightfoot in concert, at The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

My first Lightfoot concert experience, I will never forget that. It was around the "East Of Midnight" time. He sang many songs from his then latest LP. I remember "Morning Glory", when he sang, "Alimony, Palimony puts a dent in me." He made a face, that got good laughter from the crowd.

He did 3 shows, Oct 23, 24, and 25. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It was all pretty much sold out. The Acoustic at The Cohn in Halifax, is incredible.

Anyway Sorry for yaping on, but when I get started on Gordy, it's hard to stop me. At least thats what they tell me down here. "They just dont understand," LOL.

Later Char, ... JJ. :)

[ August 12, 2006, 02:21: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

[BILLW]

Jesse,

I actually prefer to hear Lightfoot do covers but to answer your question:

The only one that comes to mind at this moment would be Canary Yellow Canoe done by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Barring that I'll stick with the originals.

Bill :)

[Jesse Joe]

Yes indeed BillW that would be interesting to hear.

Jess :)

[Jesse Joe]

Yes indeed BillW that would be interesting to hear.

Jess :)

[charlene]

JJ - it's cooled off here too! The mornings are almost like the days when school starts in September and the kids head out with sweaters and windbreakers but come home all hot and red-faced!

I wish I could remember my first Lightfoot concert at Massey....I know it was cold cuz it was March in Toronto!
lol

I have no idea who the Red Hot Chili Peppers are but will take Bill's word for it that it would be interesting to hear them do CYC...
i think....

;)

[charlene]

JJ - it's cooled off here too! The mornings are almost like the days when school starts in September and the kids head out with sweaters and windbreakers but come home all hot and red-faced!

I wish I could remember my first Lightfoot concert at Massey....I know it was cold cuz it was March in Toronto!
lol

I have no idea who the Red Hot Chili Peppers are but will take Bill's word for it that it would be interesting to hear them do CYC...
i think....

;)

[Jesse Joe]

Yes timetraveler, there is only so much {hot humid muggy} weather, a person can take. Right now here, it's real comfortable. Cool evening breeze.

[Jesse Joe]

Yes timetraveler, there is only so much {hot humid muggy} weather, a person can take. Right now here, it's real comfortable. Cool evening breeze.

[Jesse Joe]

Charlene your absolutely right, about the kids heading out in September, with sweaters, windbreakers, in the morning. And then early afternoon coming home with red face, all hot. Pretty much the same down here.

You should see all the cars with Ontario and Quebec license plates, parked at the warf, about 2 miles from here. Waiting for the fisherman's catch of the day. It's incredible, they want to buy and eat fresh lobster...

[Jesse Joe]

Charlene your absolutely right, about the kids heading out in September, with sweaters, windbreakers, in the morning. And then early afternoon coming home with red face, all hot. Pretty much the same down here.

You should see all the cars with Ontario and Quebec license plates, parked at the warf, about 2 miles from here. Waiting for the fisherman's catch of the day. It's incredible, they want to buy and eat fresh lobster...

[charlene]

It's incredible, they want to buy and eat fresh lobster... [/QB]omigawd i remember when we were down east for vacation back in 79 I think. We ate fresh caught lobster, fresh picked potatoes and corn till the cows came home....We even had fresh steak!! - we were camping all over NB, PEI, Cape Breton and NS and those dinners were to die for....We really outdid it in PEI tho - what a meal.....better than any restaurant we went to down there...and we ate at some good ones! I'm sure we listened to Lightfoot in the car on cassette along with the local music playing on the radio. We didn't have CD players or IPods - it was the radio/cassettes or nothing!
LOL

[ August 10, 2006, 16:45: Message edited by: charlene ]

[charlene]

It's incredible, they want to buy and eat fresh lobster... [/QB]omigawd i remember when we were down east for vacation back in 79 I think. We ate fresh caught lobster, fresh picked potatoes and corn till the cows came home....We even had fresh steak!! - we were camping all over NB, PEI, Cape Breton and NS and those dinners were to die for....We really outdid it in PEI tho - what a meal.....better than any restaurant we went to down there...and we ate at some good ones! I'm sure we listened to Lightfoot in the car on cassette along with the local music playing on the radio. We didn't have CD players or IPods - it was the radio/cassettes or nothing!
LOL

[ August 10, 2006, 16:45: Message edited by: charlene ]

[GitarGrl]

I would have liked to hear Pete Seeger in his younger days do some Lightfoot. As for today's artists I think Don McLean could do a great rendition of "Beautiful" "Don Quixote" and even "Boss Man"

[zoneranger]

I would have liked to hear Pete Seeger in his younger days do some Lightfoot. As for today's artists I think Don McLean could do a great rendition of "Beautiful" "Don Quixote" and even "Boss Man"

[Jesse Joe]

Don Mclean, now there's a signer that I haven't heard of for awhile. I agree especially on Beautiful. "The Day The Music Died". Great tribute to Buddy Holly and Co.

Hey zoneranger, anymore great album covers coming up, really enjoy them...Jesse. :rolleyes: :)

[Jesse Joe]

Don Mclean, now there's a signer that I haven't heard of for awhile. I agree especially on Beautiful. "The Day The Music Died". Great tribute to Buddy Holly and Co.

Hey zoneranger, anymore great album covers coming up, really enjoy them...Jesse. :rolleyes: :)

[mercedes]

Miguel ... by anyone ....

Then I might begin to like it ....

[charlene]

Mike - Aengus Finnan will break your heart with his version of Miguel...
I do wish he'd record it...and Jory to record Mother of a Miner's Child...
oh lordy...

[charlene]

Mike - Aengus Finnan will break your heart with his version of Miguel...
I do wish he'd record it...and Jory to record Mother of a Miner's Child...
oh lordy...

[Cathy]

I watched a Josh Groban concert on TV last winter. I agree with you. I think he'd do a great version of IYCRMM. Another one that would suit him is Softly. It has a wide vocal range, and he has a voice that wouldn't have any trouble hitting the high notes.

[Barry Shanley]

Gord likes Willy Nelson? How about Willy doing a version of On Redwood Hill? Sounds about right, maybe 10 years ago.

[marc in maine]

Gord likes Willy Nelson? How about Willy doing a version of On Redwood Hill? Sounds about right, maybe 10 years ago.

[LSH]

Originally posted by charlene:
Mike - Aengus Finnan will break your heart with his version of Miguel...
I do wish he'd record it...hi char :)
actually, it's doubtful that anything can fix miguel for us...we're of one mind on that...

Although I do like the idea of john mellencamp giving sundown a go...

[johnfowles]

to swim the river
'Cause you've done that before
sorry to be swimming against the tide here but I have always found Miguel a wonderful song.I have a pretty good off BBC television sound only 1972 recording that is just amazing. it followed a really "stonking" version of "Farewell To Nova Scotia", which I wish Gord would record,
jOHN

[johnfowles]

to swim the river
'Cause you've done that before
sorry to be swimming against the tide here but I have always found Miguel a wonderful song.I have a pretty good off BBC television sound only 1972 recording that is just amazing. it followed a really "stonking" version of "Farewell To Nova Scotia", which I wish Gord would record,
jOHN

[LSH]

actually john, I think you're with the majority on the miguel thing...most seem to like it...?

[Jesse Joe]

Miguel is a great song. Just about the only song I do not like on that album, well I shouldn't say dont like, like the least is the title track, "Summer Side Of Life." Overly produced, as if, Foster had something to do with it. :)

[ August 12, 2006, 02:37: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

[Jesse Joe]

Miguel is a great song. Just about the only song I do not like on that album, well I shouldn't say dont like, like the least is the title track, "Summer Side Of Life." Overly produced, as if, Foster had something to do with it. :)

[ August 12, 2006, 02:37: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

[Jesse Joe]

Never heard of Josh Groban. Willie Nelson doing any Lightfoot song would be interesting. He's great.

[Jesse Joe]

Never heard of Josh Groban. Willie Nelson doing any Lightfoot song would be interesting. He's great.

[Jennifer]

It's cooling off here too, thank goodness. I hope it lasts throughout the week. We're going on a mini-retreat to Starved Rock this upcoming weekend; can't wait to hit the trails and chill out overlooking the bluffs and ravines. I wonder if we'll spot any eagles? It's supposed to be a good year for it.

I could totally hear Bocelli covering a few of those Lightfoot ballads. Nice voice!

I would love to hear a woman cover "For Lovin Me". I think Shania could pull that off nicely, she's got just the right amount of sass to do it tongue.gif

[Jesse Joe]

Yes indeed to Shania Twain. "I got a hundred more like you, so dont be blue , Ile have a thousand for Im thru." Maybe she wouldn't like the words??? JJ. :)

[Jesse Joe]

Yes indeed to Shania Twain. "I got a hundred more like you, so dont be blue , Ile have a thousand for Im thru." Maybe she wouldn't like the words??? JJ. :)

[charlene]

I remember Josh on "Ally McBeal" years ago...

[charlene]

I remember Josh on "Ally McBeal" years ago...

[Cathy]

I think he had a special on CBC last fall, Char. It was very good.

[Borderstone]

Paul Simon - "It's Worth Beleivin' ".

Mariah Carey (I don't wanna hear it! :D ) -
"My Love For You" and "Shadows" (as long as she doesn't invite a rapper or R&B it up too much. ;) )

James Taylor - "Triangle"

Neil Diamond - "Poor Little Allison" I can hear him in my head right now doing that one.

If Jim Morrison was still alive,I'd have loved to hear his & The Doors renditon of "Protocol",if he dared to do a cover that is.

(No controversy please) If MJ were still popular,I think he could do a really funky,"Baby Step Back" ala "Billie Jean".

I would also like to hear younger artist Norah Jones do a really mellow,"I'll Tag Along".

I guess that's about it for now. Later! :cool:

[Jesse Joe]

Jim Morrison, doing "Protocol". Yes I can see that.

What about, Ozzie Osbourne or Marilyn Manson doing, "The Pony Man".lol :D :D :D :D :D :D

[ August 15, 2006, 18:29: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

[Jesse Joe]

Jim Morrison, doing "Protocol". Yes I can see that.

What about, Ozzie Osbourne or Marilyn Manson doing, "The Pony Man".lol :D :D :D :D :D :D

[ August 15, 2006, 18:29: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

[Jennifer]

Originally posted by Jesse -Joe:
Yes indeed to Shania Twain. "I got a hundred more like you, so dont be blue , Ile have a thousand for Im thru." Maybe she wouldn't like the words??? JJ. :) Nah, I don't think she'd have a problem with the words. It's suggestive without being crude. Besides...we've come a long way baby! We're in an age where women can be bold and say whatever they want. No apologies! ;)

Go for it Shania!

[Jennifer]

Originally posted by Jesse -Joe:
Jim Morrison, doing "Protocol". Yes I can see that.

What about, Ozzie Osbourne or Marylin Manson doing, "The Pony Man".lol :D :D :D :D :D :D Yikes! I may be 33, but I want to sleep with the light on and my teddy bear held close after I see him (Marilyn)! That man scares me. :eek: tongue.gif

[Jesse Joe]

Of course I was joking. M.M. doing Pony Man lol, or even Ozzie. To me, it would be a comedy. These people are not dangerous... :) :D :rolleyes: Jesse.

[ August 15, 2006, 21:00: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

[Jesse Joe]

Of course I was joking. M.M. doing Pony Man lol, or even Ozzie. To me, it would be a comedy. These people are not dangerous... :) :D :rolleyes: Jesse.

[ August 15, 2006, 21:00: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

[Jesse Joe]

Sorry Timetraveler, No I was just joking as I often do. Marylin Manson is a smart man. Not dangerous at all, but can you picture him doing The Pony Man? I would really get a laugh out of that. Whats new with you, other than answering these posts? JJ.

:)

[Jesse Joe]

Sorry Timetraveler, No I was just joking as I often do. Marylin Manson is a smart man. Not dangerous at all, but can you picture him doing The Pony Man? I would really get a laugh out of that. Whats new with you, other than answering these posts? JJ.

:)

[johnfowles]

Whilst he is not a huge favourite of mine
I always fancied the idea of Frank Sinatra covering "That Same Old Obsession" which I have always regarded as Gord's
nearest attempt to emulate Ol' Blue Eyes.
And unless I am mistaken didn't Frankie once admit defeat in trying to interpret IYCRMM "His Way"??
Ok that is my serious answer
Other thoughts
Dolly Parton MAGNIFICENT OUTPOURING
George Michael I'D DO IT AGAIN

Juice Newton (ANYTHING)...FOR LOVE

[ August 18, 2006, 09:07: Message edited by: johnfowles ]

[johnfowles]

Whilst he is not a huge favourite of mine
I always fancied the idea of Frank Sinatra covering "That Same Old Obsession" which I have always regarded as Gord's
nearest attempt to emulate Ol' Blue Eyes.
And unless I am mistaken didn't Frankie once admit defeat in trying to interpret IYCRMM "His Way"??
Ok that is my serious answer
Other thoughts
Dolly Parton MAGNIFICENT OUTPOURING
George Michael I'D DO IT AGAIN

Juice Newton (ANYTHING)...FOR LOVE

[ August 18, 2006, 09:07: Message edited by: johnfowles ]

[Jesse Joe]

All very good John. Dont know about Blue eyes admitting defeat...Jesse.

[Jesse Joe]

All very good John. Dont know about Blue eyes admitting defeat...Jesse.

[johnfowles]

Originally posted by Jesse -Joe:
All very good John. Dont know about Blue eyes admitting defeat...Jesse. Tut tut J-J there I was thinking that you must know virtually everything about Mr Lightfoot and had undoubtedly read just about everything available and now after a rudimentary google I find that here on this very site and therefore right under your nose at:-
http://www.corfid.com/gl/press/press51.htm
It is writ as follows aboot Gord:-
"But he also was part of the mainstream music business -- if only because he was signed to Reprise, the label founded by Frank Sinatra. "I had a very profound respect for Mr. Sinatra," he says.

In fact, Sinatra nearly recorded several of his songs.

"There was talk of it, and an attempt was made to do 'If You Could Read My Mind,' but it wasn't working for him," Lightfoot says. "Another time, I got a phone call from Frank Sinatra, and he asked me to put together a package for him, and I did; I put together five tunes that are in my catalog, but they didn't rise to the occasion either. I was very honored, though, that he would have asked."

If Sinatra never recorded a Lightfoot tune, there were plenty who did."
John Fowles
And now of course the $64,000 question "What were those 5 "tunes""??
Discuss!!!

[ August 18, 2006, 13:41: Message edited by: johnfowles ]

[johnfowles]

Originally posted by Jesse -Joe:
All very good John. Dont know about Blue eyes admitting defeat...Jesse. Tut tut J-J there I was thinking that you must know virtually everything about Mr Lightfoot and had undoubtedly read just about everything available and now after a rudimentary google I find that here on this very site and therefore right under your nose at:-
http://www.corfid.com/gl/press/press51.htm
It is writ as follows aboot Gord:-
"But he also was part of the mainstream music business -- if only because he was signed to Reprise, the label founded by Frank Sinatra. "I had a very profound respect for Mr. Sinatra," he says.

In fact, Sinatra nearly recorded several of his songs.

"There was talk of it, and an attempt was made to do 'If You Could Read My Mind,' but it wasn't working for him," Lightfoot says. "Another time, I got a phone call from Frank Sinatra, and he asked me to put together a package for him, and I did; I put together five tunes that are in my catalog, but they didn't rise to the occasion either. I was very honored, though, that he would have asked."

If Sinatra never recorded a Lightfoot tune, there were plenty who did."
John Fowles
And now of course the $64,000 question "What were those 5 "tunes""??
Discuss!!!

[ August 18, 2006, 13:41: Message edited by: johnfowles ]

[Jesse Joe]

This is all very interesting John, I read it all but cant tell you the 5 tunes...JJ.

[Jesse Joe]

This is all very interesting John, I read it all but cant tell you the 5 tunes...JJ.

[Barry Shanley]

How about Gloria Estafan doing "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"?

[marc in maine]

How about Gloria Estafan doing "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"?

[Barry Shanley]

I think "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" would be the only one that would fit but "Soft, romantic, as well as sensual," that is exactly what the fit is. I have her "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" cd and from there alone is proof enough. Check it out.

[marc in maine]

I think "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" would be the only one that would fit but "Soft, romantic, as well as sensual," that is exactly what the fit is. I have her "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" cd and from there alone is proof enough. Check it out.

[Daylight Matty]

I think Chris Martin from Coldplay would do a nice version of "Beautiful"

[Jesse Joe]

Where were you Daylight Maty? It's been a few weeks...Jesse. :rolleyes:

[Jesse Joe]

Where were you Daylight Maty? It's been a few weeks...Jesse. :rolleyes:

[Cathy]

Wow. I thought Daylight Matty was a woman.

[Jesse Joe]

At the beginning me too Cathy, But he is a man, Surprise...JJ. :)

[ August 22, 2006, 04:40: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

[Jesse Joe]

At the beginning me too Cathy, But he is a man, Surprise...JJ. :)

[ August 22, 2006, 04:40: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

[Jesse Joe]

Hi timetraveler, How are you?

Ok what about Rod Stewart doing, "Pussywillows, Cat-Tails"...Jesse.

[Jesse Joe]

Hi timetraveler, How are you?

Ok what about Rod Stewart doing, "Pussywillows, Cat-Tails"...Jesse.

[Borderstone]

Gloria Estefan couldn't do "The First Time..."?

She's just as good at doing ballads as she is with the upbeat material. Ever heard "Here We Are","Don't Wanna Lose You" and "Anything For You"?

No,I imagined Rod Stewart's voice and him singing "P.W.-C.T" but it doesn't sound very good. tongue.gif He's better with pop & rock and I only like his ballads,"You're In My Heart" & "Broken Arrow".

That may seem AC to you but most radio people think of Gordon that way anyhow. :rolleyes: Better her than Courtney Love or Britney Spears! tongue.gif

Hmmmmmm....how about ultra-noisy ( & scary :eek: )Slipknot doing "Gotta Get Away" or "Fading Away"?? :D :D LOL!

[DJ in MJ]

The above mention of Rod Stewart reminded me that I'd love to hear Gord cover "Windy Town". Both Chris Rea and Rod have excellent cover versions of this song (by James Harris III and Terry Lewis), and Gord's voice would suit it perfectly.

On the flipside, I'd like to hear Rod Stewart cover "Somewhere USA", with a return to his cheeky, wayward ways. :)

[Barry Shanley]

stupid.

[marc in maine]

stupid.

[Jesse Joe]

Well if it's that stupid, even if it was only a joke :D I will have to removed it. David (djb) marc in maine, is not calling your post stupid. It was my joke that he took seriously. :)

[Jesse Joe]

Well if it's that stupid, even if it was only a joke :D I will have to removed it. David (djb) marc in maine, is not calling your post stupid. It was my joke that he took seriously. :)

[Barry Shanley]

Suggesting that Gord do "Tip Toe Through The Tulips" (tee-hee, tee-hee) is a bad joke. A "seriously" bad joke. Have more respect.

[marc in maine]

Suggesting that Gord do "Tip Toe Through The Tulips" (tee-hee, tee-hee) is a bad joke. A "seriously" bad joke. Have more respect.

[Jesse Joe]

You will never find another person with more respect for Gordon Lightfoot than me. Anyway all is well. Thanks Marc in Maine...Jesse :)

[Jesse Joe]

You will never find another person with more respect for Gordon Lightfoot than me. Anyway all is well. Thanks Marc in Maine...Jesse :)

[johnfowles]

I note that nobody has yet dared to suggest Barbra Streisand!!

I was very surprised to find this
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/8281/streisandtf2.jpg
on:-
http://www.barbra-archives.com/Recordings/streisand_vaults.html
Surprised because Wayne's self-admiitedly not quite 100% "Covers" coverage at
http://www.lightfoot.ca/covartst.htm
lists only
IYCRMM
I actually quite like Barbra's singing on IYCRMM and I have 2 of her vinyl albums both of which I rather like especially the great album "Guilty"
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0009XT8YW.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1133902929_.jpg
that she made with Barry Gibb when like others including Dionne War-wick she became a temporary Bee Gee!!

[johnfowles]

I note that nobody has yet dared to suggest Barbra Streisand!!

I was very surprised to find this
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/8281/streisandtf2.jpg
on:-
http://www.barbra-archives.com/Recordings/streisand_vaults.html
Surprised because Wayne's self-admiitedly not quite 100% "Covers" coverage at
http://www.lightfoot.ca/covartst.htm
lists only
IYCRMM
I actually quite like Barbra's singing on IYCRMM and I have 2 of her vinyl albums both of which I rather like especially the great album "Guilty"
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0009XT8YW.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1133902929_.jpg
that she made with Barry Gibb when like others including Dionne War-wick she became a temporary Bee Gee!!

[Jesse Joe]

That why I think Celine Dion Would do a great IYCRMM...

[Jesse Joe]

That why I think Celine Dion Would do a great IYCRMM...

[brink-]

Originally posted by Jesse -Joe:
That why I think Celine Dion Would do a great IYCRMM... Char?

[charlene]

Originally posted by brink-:
quote:Originally posted by Jesse -Joe:
That why I think Celine Dion Would do a great IYCRMM... Char? [/QUOTE]ugh..double ugh..
lol


maybe when Babs hits Toronto this fall she'll do a Gord tune live!
ugh...
altho I could stomach it more than Celine....

[charlene]

Originally posted by brink-:
quote:Originally posted by Jesse -Joe:
That why I think Celine Dion Would do a great IYCRMM... Char? [/QUOTE]ugh..double ugh..
lol


maybe when Babs hits Toronto this fall she'll do a Gord tune live!
ugh...
altho I could stomach it more than Celine....

[Borderstone]

Actually,on Streisand's 1970/71 LP "Stoney End" she (big surprise) :rolleyes: covers "IYCRMM".

I just listened to a snippett online and well,it's "nice" but you'd have to be the most sentimental guy on the face of the earth to really like it. :D

Like Olivia N.J. ,she sings it from the female perspective but in comparing those two,Barbra's is better. ;)

Something really surprising,On the follow up LP "Barbra Joan Streisand",she does John Lennon's,"Mother". :eek:
Actually,it's not bad. :cool: