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Jim Driskell
10-13-2005, 10:27 PM
Here are the results so far:
Showdown #1
Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad Said 2
Showdown #2
If You Could Read My Mind 13 Harmony 1
Showdown #3
Drifters 12 Stay Loose 6
Showdown #4
Hangdog Hotel Room 10 Betty Called Me In 5
Showdown #5
Slide on Over 10 Blackberry Wine 5
Showdown #6
Sea of Tranquility 8 Triangle 6
Showdown #7
Don Quioxte 13 Minstrel of the Dawn 9
Showdown #8
Message to the Wind 5 A Minor Ballad 6
Showdown #9
Welcome to Try 10 If There's a Reason 8
Showdown #10
Let it Ride 14 Knotty Pine 9
Showdown #11
Fading Away 10 Gotta Get Away 8
Showdown #12
Endless Wire 11 Keepin' on Yearning 2
Well alright. Seems that Endless Wire is the winner. That was the first Gordon Lightfoot album I bought. I played it over and over. I enjoy the title track too. Gord has not played that one live for a while now. We'll go back to some more mellow songs now. I predict this next matchup will be a toughie. These are two songs about a yearning or a longing to be with someone that you miss. Which song do you prefer?
Shadows
or
Song for a Winter's Night
Have fun trying to figure out what song to choose. Try not to loose sleep or tear your hair out.
MM
Minstrel Man
10-13-2005, 10:27 PM
Here are the results so far:
Showdown #1
Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad Said 2
Showdown #2
If You Could Read My Mind 13 Harmony 1
Showdown #3
Drifters 12 Stay Loose 6
Showdown #4
Hangdog Hotel Room 10 Betty Called Me In 5
Showdown #5
Slide on Over 10 Blackberry Wine 5
Showdown #6
Sea of Tranquility 8 Triangle 6
Showdown #7
Don Quioxte 13 Minstrel of the Dawn 9
Showdown #8
Message to the Wind 5 A Minor Ballad 6
Showdown #9
Welcome to Try 10 If There's a Reason 8
Showdown #10
Let it Ride 14 Knotty Pine 9
Showdown #11
Fading Away 10 Gotta Get Away 8
Showdown #12
Endless Wire 11 Keepin' on Yearning 2
Well alright. Seems that Endless Wire is the winner. That was the first Gordon Lightfoot album I bought. I played it over and over. I enjoy the title track too. Gord has not played that one live for a while now. We'll go back to some more mellow songs now. I predict this next matchup will be a toughie. These are two songs about a yearning or a longing to be with someone that you miss. Which song do you prefer?
Shadows
or
Song for a Winter's Night
Have fun trying to figure out what song to choose. Try not to loose sleep or tear your hair out.
MM
Molly
10-13-2005, 11:06 PM
That is not a fair match up - they are both equal.
Sheryl
10-14-2005, 12:06 AM
This is SO not fair!! I love both of them equally!! I can't do it. I can't choose. They are both beloved.
mercedes
10-14-2005, 01:05 AM
Ditto
Sheryl
10-14-2005, 02:08 AM
Originally posted by Sheryl:
This is SO not fair!! I love both of them equally!! I can't do it. I can't choose. They are both beloved. By the way, I come by that affectation naturally -- I'm from the San Fernando Valley, which was made famous by Moon Zappa in her famous song back in the 80's in which she made "Val-speak" a household word.
On the other hand, I could say it this way: "This is so NOT fair!...." and make it Chandler Bing-esque!!
<formerlylavender>
10-14-2005, 06:30 AM
I agree with the other posters...count me out for this one.
<formerlylavender>
10-14-2005, 06:30 AM
I agree with the other posters...count me out for this one.
Minstrel Man
10-14-2005, 09:19 AM
Now I think all of us can agree that we love pretty much all of Gord's songs. By choosing one over the other does not mean you do not like the other song. Just look at it this way. Today, before you run out the door, if you had the time to listen to one of the two songs, which one would you put on? Your choice might be different tomorrow as our moods dictate our choices. Remember this is just a fun and interesting activity. Choosing one song over the other is not a decision that you will be held accountable for, neither will you be deemed unfaithful. Take a plunge. Go for it. Make a choice.
mnmouse
10-14-2005, 09:48 AM
I'll take the plunge, Minstrel Man! For me it would be "Song For a Winter's Night", simply because I am most definitely a lover of the winter storms, and because of the memories it evokes when I listen.
Molly
10-14-2005, 09:50 AM
Sorry, still not a fair match up, they are still equal. If your senario is true and I could only choose one - I would leave late because I would listen to both. That is my choice.
WortUore
10-14-2005, 10:36 AM
Shadows is a great song, no doubt.
Song for a Winter's Night, however, is a fantastic, classic, memorable song and one of GL's very best. It took me to a different place the very first time I heard it over thirty years ago on Gord's Gold. The picture he paints with just the first two lines is enough for me. It would definitely make my top three if I were to list Gord's best songs. I venture to say that many others would place it that high, as well.
Needless to add, Song for a Winter's Night gets my vote.
Shadows is a great song, no doubt.
Song for a Winter's Night, however, is a fantastic, classic, memorable song and one of GL's very best. It took me to a different place the very first time I heard it over thirty years ago on Gord's Gold. The picture he paints with just the first two lines is enough for me. It would definitely make my top three if I were to list Gord's best songs. I venture to say that many others would place it that high, as well.
Needless to add, Song for a Winter's Night gets my vote.
Chris Castleberry
10-14-2005, 10:41 AM
Come on ya'll, just pick! Gosh darn.
I pick SHADOWS... :cool:
DJ in MJ
10-14-2005, 12:51 PM
This is an easy one for me. Shadows is very good, but Song For A Winter's Night is a true Gord classic. I put Song/Winter up there with his absolute best.
Dan O'Malley
10-14-2005, 02:19 PM
Hardest yet! But "Shadows" is that little bit more special for me.
New 12 String Mike
10-14-2005, 07:12 PM
Song for Winter's Night
joveski
10-14-2005, 07:17 PM
shadows by a LONG shot
Borderstone
10-14-2005, 07:58 PM
I take the fifth! They're equally as good! :cool:
misstori1958
10-14-2005, 08:07 PM
shadows
perfect song
peterpeter
10-14-2005, 08:07 PM
shadows
perfect song
BILLW
10-14-2005, 08:08 PM
Shadows !!!!
Bill :)
GitarGrl
10-14-2005, 08:22 PM
Song for a Winter's Night
Tough Call
zoneranger
10-14-2005, 08:22 PM
Song for a Winter's Night
Tough Call
Sheila Ann
10-14-2005, 09:15 PM
Shadows
Sorry, just like in previous posts, it's like picking the favorite between two of your children. Can't do it!!!
byKimberly
10-15-2005, 11:15 PM
Oh boy! I love these songs, but I will choose Song for a Winter's Night, only because I absolutely love his earlier songs. Shadows is one of my top albums, though.
Kimberly
Sentimental
10-15-2005, 11:24 PM
It's Song For A Winter's Night for me. One of my all time favorites.
For me, this was a much easier choice than the Don Quixote showdown.
Shane
10-16-2005, 12:28 AM
Shadows Both songs are absolutely breath taking. But I never understood why Shadows was not a big radio hit.
Scott Mac
10-16-2005, 12:28 AM
Shadows Both songs are absolutely breath taking. But I never understood why Shadows was not a big radio hit.
reedf
10-16-2005, 12:40 PM
I choose Song For A Winter's Night.
Highwayman
10-16-2005, 12:40 PM
I choose Song For A Winter's Night.
Borderstone
10-16-2005, 06:06 PM
Okay...I have taken the opportunity to go back and listen to both. On CD and on "Live In Reno". So,yes,I'm changing my answer.
By the ultimatley slimmest possible of margins (you do the math)I choose:
Shadows. :) (In my heart,they're still equal though.) ;)
[ October 16, 2005, 18:18: Message edited by: Borderstone ]
silenceandsound86
10-16-2005, 07:19 PM
I don't find this as gut-wrenching as some of you- Shadows. The words, the music, his voice, his intensity . . . I love it.
I don't find this as gut-wrenching as some of you- Shadows. The words, the music, his voice, his intensity . . . I love it.
Boy, great imagery in both songs...
Shadows
Sheryl
10-17-2005, 12:18 AM
OK, OK. Shadows. That song says it all for me.
Sydney Steve
10-17-2005, 02:52 AM
This was a close(ish) one in my mind but I would place "Shadows" in front by the length of Barry Manilow's nose... (sorry Mousie!)
Erika
10-17-2005, 06:49 AM
Song for a Winter's Night
Travis
10-17-2005, 06:49 AM
Song for a Winter's Night
dreamwriter38
10-17-2005, 10:07 AM
First post. Love both songs. Song for a Winter's night gets my vote.
First post. Love both songs. Song for a Winter's night gets my vote.
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Tyler
10-17-2005, 11:01 AM
Welcome Yaz8. Came in on a rough showdown didn't you? you will love it here though.
I also love both songs and they are both fantastic in concert - but I would have to put Song for a Winter's Night ahead by a dog's hair.
brink
10-17-2005, 11:01 AM
Welcome Yaz8. Came in on a rough showdown didn't you? you will love it here though.
I also love both songs and they are both fantastic in concert - but I would have to put Song for a Winter's Night ahead by a dog's hair.
2Much2Lose
09-20-2007, 03:41 AM
Finally a choice between superb Gord songs instead of the recent throwaways.
SFAWN has been beautifully covered by several artists, which is some indication of the strength of the song. It is hauntingly beautiful in its melody and lyrics.
Shadows is also haunting, but I've never really felt that GORD actually felt all the emotion underlying it. Some of the emotion, but not all. It doesn't mean that the song doesn't convey that emotion tho. It does.
SFAWN is an A++ and Shadows is an A+.
SFAWN by a wisp of snow.
David
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