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dalyot
05-07-2002, 05:06 PM
Gord has released 23 albums since 1962. in that time he has been with 3 record labels: United Artists, Reprise & Warner Bros. i've chosen 1 from each of these labels. from UA, i pick "did she mention my name". great songs on this one, such as "the last time i saw her", one of his greatest & most under-rated ballads. i saw him do this one live at massey hall, here in toronto back in the '80's & it was every bit as good as the original. all in all the album is more pop than folk, but there is some country elements on it as well.
"cold on the shoulder" is my choice for favourite reprise LP. it's an album dense with emotions. don't listen to "fine as fine can be" or "bells of the evening" if yer feeling blue. these songs won't go anywhere towards cheering you up, but they're wonderful songs nevertheless. other standout tracks are "the soul is the rock", the pretty "a tree too weak to stand", & "now and then", another study in love as only Lightfoot can construct.
finally, i get to "endless wire", which i've chosen as my favourite Warner Bros. release. back in the pre-compact disc dats, i went thru 3 copies of this one on vinyl! i could probably sing this whole album in my sleep! i love it. "circle is small", "dreamland", "hangdog...", & "sometimes i don't mind" are some of the standouts on this wonderful album.
that's all from me for now. Hope to see what other folks choose as their fave Gord LP.
ciao for now,
james hill
james hill
05-07-2002, 05:06 PM
Gord has released 23 albums since 1962. in that time he has been with 3 record labels: United Artists, Reprise & Warner Bros. i've chosen 1 from each of these labels. from UA, i pick "did she mention my name". great songs on this one, such as "the last time i saw her", one of his greatest & most under-rated ballads. i saw him do this one live at massey hall, here in toronto back in the '80's & it was every bit as good as the original. all in all the album is more pop than folk, but there is some country elements on it as well.
"cold on the shoulder" is my choice for favourite reprise LP. it's an album dense with emotions. don't listen to "fine as fine can be" or "bells of the evening" if yer feeling blue. these songs won't go anywhere towards cheering you up, but they're wonderful songs nevertheless. other standout tracks are "the soul is the rock", the pretty "a tree too weak to stand", & "now and then", another study in love as only Lightfoot can construct.
finally, i get to "endless wire", which i've chosen as my favourite Warner Bros. release. back in the pre-compact disc dats, i went thru 3 copies of this one on vinyl! i could probably sing this whole album in my sleep! i love it. "circle is small", "dreamland", "hangdog...", & "sometimes i don't mind" are some of the standouts on this wonderful album.
that's all from me for now. Hope to see what other folks choose as their fave Gord LP.
ciao for now,
james hill
James,
I am from Toronto as well! I never looked at who the record companies that put out Lightfoot albums were until a couple of years ago when I heard the names Reprise/Warners etc. mentioned. I know those names but to me a Lightfoot album was a Lightfoot album and I was happy as a clam to have a new one!
lol
Ignorance is bliss i suppose!
I'll have to look at my albums and see which ones are on certain labels etc. because I have no idea at the moment!
Char
joveski
05-08-2002, 02:33 AM
this changes from week to week but at the moment it's summer side of life. the sadness that it brings out for some reason.
last week it was dream street rose for some reason
SilverHeels
05-08-2002, 05:51 AM
for me its usually DON QUIXOTE followed
by SUNDOWN ... but the others are close
behind!
Don Quixote is my consistent favorite, but I also really like the grouping on Lightfoot!, Did She Mention My Name, and Summertime Dream (my first GL album). But there are many gems on Endless Wire, and other albums that do get overlooked in favor of "greatest hits".
seahawk11
05-08-2002, 10:57 AM
SHADOWS, SHADOWS, AND MORE SHADOWS!!!
The songwriting, and total 'groove' of this recording are absolutely out of this world. I cannot wait for the Final Four...
socialvandal
05-09-2002, 03:18 PM
Absolutely - SHADOWS!
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Brian 57
05-10-2002, 10:50 PM
Summertime Dream, followed closely by the rest of his albums in no particular order.
james hill
05-11-2002, 12:36 PM
Hi girls,
I didn't realize my topic would suck like this. I guess the main thing is the songs, not any particular album. The great thing about Gord's concerts is his set lists. Back in '93, I saw him at Massey for the nth time, & stands out as one of the best GL concerts ever! Why? Because at that show he performed the entire "Waiting For You" album, which is rare, because artists of his ilk tend to concentrate on the hits & maybe 4 or 5 trax off their latest album. Part of being a Gord fan is being surprised by the inclusion of "On Susan's Floor", or "Fine as fine..." in his shows.
I'm starting to ramble, but you get the idea.
Talk to you later,
James Hill
Bahama Star
05-12-2002, 11:19 PM
DON QUIXOTE !!!
This is the greatest Album ever created, not only by Gord but by anyone !!.
It has eleven tracks, six of which are "classics",( Don Quixote, Christain Island, Alberta Bound, Ode to Big Blue, Second Cup of Coffee and of course Beautiful ), one a very underated Classic,( Brave Mountaineers )
and the remainder are just A grade fantastic ( Looking at the Rain, On Susan's Floor, The Patriots Dream, and Ordinary Man )
Have a great week,
Keep Smiling
Ron http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif
catmanron
05-12-2002, 11:19 PM
DON QUIXOTE !!!
This is the greatest Album ever created, not only by Gord but by anyone !!.
It has eleven tracks, six of which are "classics",( Don Quixote, Christain Island, Alberta Bound, Ode to Big Blue, Second Cup of Coffee and of course Beautiful ), one a very underated Classic,( Brave Mountaineers )
and the remainder are just A grade fantastic ( Looking at the Rain, On Susan's Floor, The Patriots Dream, and Ordinary Man )
Have a great week,
Keep Smiling
Ron http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif
Brenda
05-13-2002, 01:13 AM
"Did She Mention My Name" from the UA catalogue, and "Shadows" from the Warner/Reprise years. I think you'll find that our favorite albums have as much to do with how our lives were going at the time we first heard them, as much as the music itself.
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Westernstar9
05-13-2002, 01:13 AM
"Did She Mention My Name" from the UA catalogue, and "Shadows" from the Warner/Reprise years. I think you'll find that our favorite albums have as much to do with how our lives were going at the time we first heard them, as much as the music itself.
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BILLW
05-13-2002, 07:28 PM
catmanron & westernstar9,
You're both right! Westernstar9 about the influence!!!!!
And catmanron for his vote for and review of the best ever.....DON QUIXOTE http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
Bill
mtheeb
05-15-2002, 08:11 PM
I'm sincerely surprised that Don Quixote ranks so high, so often, when the topic of favorite comes up. The one stand-out track is Beautiful, and even the vocals and production on that track seem far better than the others. Is it possible for someone to explain WHY they like Quixote so much? Probably not. It may simply come down to a matter of musical or melodic taste, or a person's age, or whatever else. Anyway, Sundown and Shadows are my two favorites (consistently great lyrics, melodies, production...and just plain cool tunes).
Restless
05-15-2002, 08:11 PM
I'm sincerely surprised that Don Quixote ranks so high, so often, when the topic of favorite comes up. The one stand-out track is Beautiful, and even the vocals and production on that track seem far better than the others. Is it possible for someone to explain WHY they like Quixote so much? Probably not. It may simply come down to a matter of musical or melodic taste, or a person's age, or whatever else. Anyway, Sundown and Shadows are my two favorites (consistently great lyrics, melodies, production...and just plain cool tunes).
Rebecca
05-15-2002, 10:05 PM
I'm partial to Summertime Dream, Old Dan's Records, and Waiting for You, mostly in that order.
Anna Lightfoot
05-16-2002, 03:08 PM
I have to say "Summerside of life" it was my second album after IYCRMM I could not believe gord could improve on that album, If it had not been any good i dont think i would have been hooked on lighfoot. The man put out so many diamonds between 1970-75.
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" Stay Loose "
The Gypsy
05-16-2002, 03:08 PM
I have to say "Summerside of life" it was my second album after IYCRMM I could not believe gord could improve on that album, If it had not been any good i dont think i would have been hooked on lighfoot. The man put out so many diamonds between 1970-75.
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" Stay Loose "
Bahama Star
05-16-2002, 10:39 PM
Why do I like DQ ?, interesting question Restless. I have given this a lot of thought, I think Westernstar is right, its got a lot to do with what you are doing with your life when you first hear the Album.
Many of the songs on DQ relate to travelling, being away from home, and the family, friends and activities back home you are missing.
Many Lightfoot fans are in their late 40's early 50's, in 1972 lots of these people would have been at University, same may have been on an all expences paid "holiday" in South East Asia, but what ever they relate to these songs. " Born in the Country and I like the Country ways".
I hope this explains my vote..
Have a great weekend everyone,
Keep Smiling.. Ron http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif
catmanron
05-16-2002, 10:39 PM
Why do I like DQ ?, interesting question Restless. I have given this a lot of thought, I think Westernstar is right, its got a lot to do with what you are doing with your life when you first hear the Album.
Many of the songs on DQ relate to travelling, being away from home, and the family, friends and activities back home you are missing.
Many Lightfoot fans are in their late 40's early 50's, in 1972 lots of these people would have been at University, same may have been on an all expences paid "holiday" in South East Asia, but what ever they relate to these songs. " Born in the Country and I like the Country ways".
I hope this explains my vote..
Have a great weekend everyone,
Keep Smiling.. Ron http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif
BILLW
05-18-2002, 06:10 PM
About my vote for DQ, catmanron put it so nicely I think I'll just say "read the posting above" it's just about right.
Bill
(thanks catmanron http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif)
SilverHeels
05-19-2002, 05:42 AM
And the photo on the sleeve is VERY
appealing .... http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif
Bahama Star
05-19-2002, 06:17 PM
Yes it is SH,
But most of us grew much better beards ( except the girls... well, now that I think of it, maybe not..lol ), right Bill.
Keep Smiling Ron http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif
catmanron
05-19-2002, 06:17 PM
Yes it is SH,
But most of us grew much better beards ( except the girls... well, now that I think of it, maybe not..lol ), right Bill.
Keep Smiling Ron http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif
BILLW
05-20-2002, 06:43 AM
Maybe a little better beard but the photo on the cover of DQ was my model for many years as the picture on my college (university?) ID card shows. Everyone I knew had a copy of that album or wanted to borrow mine. (I just checked my ID and Gord looked better, oops! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/frown.gif
Funny stuff.
Bill
Dan O'Malley
05-21-2002, 06:36 PM
I've never attempted to grow a beard, but my favourite album (by anyone!) will always be "summerside of life".
Bahama Star
05-22-2002, 05:50 PM
Ha Ha Ha... too funny Bill
This stuff evokes memories, that may be best left locked away, ( especially the girls with beards... lol )
Keep Smiling...
Ron http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif
catmanron
05-22-2002, 05:50 PM
Ha Ha Ha... too funny Bill
This stuff evokes memories, that may be best left locked away, ( especially the girls with beards... lol )
Keep Smiling...
Ron http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif
Brian 57
05-22-2002, 07:42 PM
She's been lookin' like a queen in a sailor's dream
And she only needs a razor and some shavin' cream...
Cathy
05-23-2002, 06:59 AM
She's been lookin' like a queen in a sailor's dream
And she only needs a razor and some shavin' cream...
Sundown, you better beware,
If you don't get rid of that facial hair...
She's been lookin' like a queen in a sailor's dream
And she only needs a razor and some shavin' cream...
Sundown, you better beware,
If you don't get rid of that facial hair...
Sometimes I think she looks good
until I sober up and see what she really is...
Sometimes I think she's a him
So I get out the razor and give her a trim
joveski
05-23-2002, 04:53 PM
i now remember the John Valby parody of sundown:
I can picture every scratchmark on her upper thighy,
but the zits on her.... were a big surprise
Going down you better beware
you might find an ant farm in her .... :)
Bahama Star
05-23-2002, 05:52 PM
Bill and I want Royalities on this song..
Keep Smiling.
Have a great Weekend.. Ron http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif
catmanron
05-23-2002, 05:52 PM
Bill and I want Royalities on this song..
Keep Smiling.
Have a great Weekend.. Ron http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif
enjoy this - It's not Sundown but it's pretty funny! http://apple2history.org/parodies/wreck.html
have a safe one!
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Char
joveski
05-24-2002, 05:49 AM
Ron, you want royalties from John Valby's version? Dirty old man! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
Brian 57
05-28-2002, 06:05 PM
I can picture every move that a man could make
Thinkin' she is one may not be a mistake...
After listening to the samples my favorite will be 'Waiting For You' but I half to get it first.
After listening to the samples my favorite will be 'Waiting For You' but I half to get it first.
Carlos
11-01-2003, 10:50 PM
My favorite album has to be "Waiting for you". I think it shows GL at his most introspective and initmate best. Its a very mature album with personal themes, and fabulous melodies in it that are so attractive while being so sad in many ways too. The opening two tracks and closing two tracks are my favorites here, but the middle section is excellent too.
My next choices would have to be:
2) "Salute" (I absolutely love the songs "Romance" & "Biscuit City").
3) "East of Midnight".
4) "Don Quixote".
5) "Sundown".
My least favorites are "Cold on the Shoulder", and "Dream Street Rose". I guess GL seems to be forcing it a bit there on COTS (IMO), while DSR has too much of a 'country' feel to it I think...
shustad
11-01-2003, 10:50 PM
My favorite album has to be "Waiting for you". I think it shows GL at his most introspective and initmate best. Its a very mature album with personal themes, and fabulous melodies in it that are so attractive while being so sad in many ways too. The opening two tracks and closing two tracks are my favorites here, but the middle section is excellent too.
My next choices would have to be:
2) "Salute" (I absolutely love the songs "Romance" & "Biscuit City").
3) "East of Midnight".
4) "Don Quixote".
5) "Sundown".
My least favorites are "Cold on the Shoulder", and "Dream Street Rose". I guess GL seems to be forcing it a bit there on COTS (IMO), while DSR has too much of a 'country' feel to it I think...
CAROLYN
11-02-2003, 01:45 PM
I LOVE GORDON LIGHTFOOT. I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO HIS MUSIC FOR A LONG TIME. I LOVE HIS STYLE AND HE HAS GOT A BEAUTIFUL VOICE. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif I WOULD LOVE TO FIND OUT HOW TO ORDER HIS MUSIC. THANK YOU
CAROLYN
11-02-2003, 01:45 PM
I LOVE GORDON LIGHTFOOT. I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO HIS MUSIC FOR A LONG TIME. I LOVE HIS STYLE AND HE HAS GOT A BEAUTIFUL VOICE. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif I WOULD LOVE TO FIND OUT HOW TO ORDER HIS MUSIC. THANK YOU
Auburn Annie
11-02-2003, 02:17 PM
Carolyn,
You can find his music through any major music outlet, either online or regular store. The bigger the store, the larger the selection usually. Even Walmart carries the occasional Lightfoot album. CD Universe, Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com etc. all carry his CDs. And early next year, he has a new CD being released, "Twenty" which we're all looking forward to.
Auburn Annie
11-02-2003, 02:17 PM
Carolyn,
You can find his music through any major music outlet, either online or regular store. The bigger the store, the larger the selection usually. Even Walmart carries the occasional Lightfoot album. CD Universe, Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com etc. all carry his CDs. And early next year, he has a new CD being released, "Twenty" which we're all looking forward to.
my fav. album is A Painter Passing Thru
my fav. album is A Painter Passing Thru
Borderstone
11-02-2003, 05:33 PM
OH My GOSH!:eek http://www.corfid.com/ubb/eek.gif A thread I haven't been in!! Until now. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif Easy answer,"Sit Down Young Stranger" (or the other title if you like). This one's tops because while the other GL albums have songs I like a bit less than the others,there is no song on here that I don't like. Those of us the most familiar with GL know the songs on here and they pretty much speak for themselves. I prefer the real title because that's the way it was originally intended. Later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
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Borderstone (Hello! :) )
TheCromulentChipster
11-02-2003, 05:50 PM
To me, taking the albums as a whole of the man, and not of the labels he recorded under, it seems that Sundown is the hands down winner for best album/masterpiece. It has the kind of consistent strength of Billy Joel's, "The Stanger" and The Beatles, "Sgt. Pepper's", with the one slightly weak song, The List. The Stranger has, "Everybody Has A Dream" and Sgt. Pepper's has, "Fixing A Hole". But Don Quixote is an extremely special album. There's magic and inspiration there. I'm partial to IYCRMM, because it was the first one I bought. That album shows an incredible growth in maturity and songwriting skill. He was no longer the boy in For Lovin'Me and Steel Rail Blues (even though it's a fictitious song), he was the man of IYCRMM and Your Love's Return.
Big Blue
11-02-2003, 05:50 PM
To me, taking the albums as a whole of the man, and not of the labels he recorded under, it seems that Sundown is the hands down winner for best album/masterpiece. It has the kind of consistent strength of Billy Joel's, "The Stanger" and The Beatles, "Sgt. Pepper's", with the one slightly weak song, The List. The Stranger has, "Everybody Has A Dream" and Sgt. Pepper's has, "Fixing A Hole". But Don Quixote is an extremely special album. There's magic and inspiration there. I'm partial to IYCRMM, because it was the first one I bought. That album shows an incredible growth in maturity and songwriting skill. He was no longer the boy in For Lovin'Me and Steel Rail Blues (even though it's a fictitious song), he was the man of IYCRMM and Your Love's Return.
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