if you could make Gord introduce one "obscure" song into his concert rotation?

[fortyfivesfrank]

For me, it would have to be All I'm After. That's just about one of my favorite songs in this world.

Jeff

[jeffyjo]

For me, it would have to be All I'm After. That's just about one of my favorite songs in this world.

Jeff

[SomewhereupinMichigan]

Not an obscure song but one that he hasn't done in concert that often in recent years...Minstrel of the Dawn. One of my all-time favorites. Another choice would be Miguel.

[stationmaster]

"Steel Rail Blues" I really like that old tune. Not sure if Gord sings it much but it would sound interesting in his mature vouce.

[This message has been edited by stationmaster (edited June 13, 2004).]

[violet Blue Horse]

Rainbow Trout

quote:Originally posted by jeffyjo:
For me, it would have to be All I'm After. That's just about one of my favorite songs in this world.

Jeff

[violet Blue Horse]

Rainbow Trout

quote:Originally posted by jeffyjo:
For me, it would have to be All I'm After. That's just about one of my favorite songs in this world.

Jeff

[SilverHeels]

'A Minor Ballad'.

[Cathy]

Mother Of A Miner's Child.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

[kicks]

Christian Island

Have to agree that "All I'm After" is a beautiful moment in song too

[BJ]

Christian Island

Have to agree that "All I'm After" is a beautiful moment in song too

[SilverHeels]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by BJ:
[B]Christian Island >>

(This is me ... gloating) He sang CI for me in Trenton, NJ, in April 2002. I was so high, I could have flown all the way back to the UK minus the jetplane! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Borderstone]

I Can't Make It Anymore

Changes

Peaceful Waters

Does Your Mother Know?

If Children Had Wings

Rainbow Trout

Cobwebs & Dust ......... and many many more! 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

[stationmaster]

Can't forget "Talking in your sleep"

[Wes Steele]

It's Worth Believn'

Heaven Help The Devil

Highway Songs

Looking At The Rain

Ordinary Man


Wes

[joveski]

teh auctioneer hasn't been played since 1991 or 1993 - thatd make a good return!

[DMD3]

May I

Remember Me, I'm The One

Wherefore And Why

[DMD3]

May I

Remember Me, I'm The One

Wherefore And Why

[GJA]

Now and Then.
I've never been to a GL concert...I hope he comes to St. Louis on his next tour. I will make every effort to see him!!

[GJA]

Now and Then.
I've never been to a GL concert...I hope he comes to St. Louis on his next tour. I will make every effort to see him!!

[violet Blue Horse]

Ohhhhhh, turning green here. Story story story. Please tell?


quote:Originally posted by SilverHeels:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by BJ:
[B]Christian Island >>

(This is me ... gloating) He sang CI for me in Trenton, NJ, in April 2002. I was so high, I could have flown all the way back to the UK minus the jetplane! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[violet Blue Horse]

Ohhhhhh, turning green here. Story story story. Please tell?


quote:Originally posted by SilverHeels:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by BJ:
[B]Christian Island >>

(This is me ... gloating) He sang CI for me in Trenton, NJ, in April 2002. I was so high, I could have flown all the way back to the UK minus the jetplane! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Jim Dundee]

Looking at the Rain or Ordinary Man.

[donquixote]

Looking at the Rain or Ordinary Man.

[stationmaster]

Hey "B" I don't think I have heard "I Can't Make It Anymore" Is that one on a release?

[Station Master]

Always on the Bright Side, if they kept the live arrangement breathing like the studio one,the entire audience would feel so good http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

I love Haynes but also really dig those Szczesniak sessions, hey I loved Stockfish also http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

yeah, I love everything obsure of his, play it all! .. time to shelve Cotton Ginny, er Jinny, er Jenny, er Jenney, er whatever, lol

this reply's just full of love, eh? lol
...that alone will keep me breathing http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[jj]

Always on the Bright Side, if they kept the live arrangement breathing like the studio one,the entire audience would feel so good http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

I love Haynes but also really dig those Szczesniak sessions, hey I loved Stockfish also http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

yeah, I love everything obsure of his, play it all! .. time to shelve Cotton Ginny, er Jinny, er Jenny, er Jenney, er whatever, lol

this reply's just full of love, eh? lol
...that alone will keep me breathing http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[Borderstone]

Stationmaster,"I Can't Make it Anymore" is a song he wrote in the 60's but has not recorded himself (I'm guessing). As has been mentioned often here,Richie Havens recorded it on one of his albums in the early 70s.

Spyder Turner had a low charting single with it in 1967 or '68. Somewhere between #80 & #100. John F. sent me an Mpg of it online and it's a pretty good song. Since my PC went on the fritz,I don't "have it anymore". ( http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif ugh...bad one! ) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif Later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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

[Boat House AKA member]

"In My Fashion" for a later one

"Walls" for an earlier one

[Kilgore]

"In My Fashion" for a later one

"Walls" for an earlier one

[Cathy]

What happened to your PC, Borderstone?

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

[johnfowles]

I was very pleased to refind this old thread
as this subject is one close to my heart
It was extremely pleasing to find that this year Gord has rerotated "If Children Had Wings
I see that my number one choice
"Now And Then" has already been suggested
as has another old favourite "Miguel"
thankfully the former does appear as a live bootleg recording from Red Rocks Denver back in 1975
http://www.johnfowles.org.uk/lightfoot/images/Red_Rocks_Amphitheatre.jpg

A super photograph of Redrocks Amphitheatre proving yet again how colourful is Colourado
and the latter I have as obtained from a 1972 UK BBC television broadcast.That leaves of songs known to have been in his repertoire that I would love to hear live his masterly version of "Farewell To Nova Scotia" which fortunately preceded the BBC Miguel and was decidedly more lively than the live recording from La Cave,Cleveland in 1965

[brink-]

I would love to hear - Home From the Forest.

Yep John, that is Red Rocks beautiful isn't it?
I will be going there in June for John Prine and EmmyLou Harris.

Sorry not Hiatt, Prine. and Prine is the headliner.

[RM]

Who's headlining ? Hiatt or Harris ?

I'd like to hear "It's Worth Believin'". I think that would still fit into his current vocal range.

[dedife]

My vote goes to "Go My Way" and "Same Old Loverman"

[imported_Next_Saturday]

Saturday Clothes (goes without saying...but it would agree with his age)
Now & Then
Too Much to Lose

[classicmixdj]

I suppose I'd go for "Rainbow Trout", "Seven Island Suite", "Somewhere USA" or Tatoo.

[Jesse Joe]

Lucky gal brink, it must be a great evening at that beautiful location. John Hiatt is another fav of mine...

"Seven Island Suite" has long been my favorite Gordon Lightfoot song. That's the one I would have loved to hear in concert in the 70's... I think these days it's not likely ? But one never really knows for sure. :rolleyes:

[joveski]

i'd love to hear the Auctioneer again these days

[mandoann]

I vote for:

I'm Not Supposed to Care
I'll Be Alright
Leaves of Grass
Affair on 8th Avenue
Looking at the Rain
Can't Depend on Love
Last Time I Saw Her
:)

[paddletothesea]

Seven Island Suite: Talk about a genius in song writing. The work involved in the craftmanship is steller.

Harbor le`Cou : I always love his sea related songs and this im sure has never been done in concert.

[Nightingale]

"Too Late For Prayin" would be nice.
I agree with you Ann...."I'll Be Alright" and "Affair on 8th Avenue" would be great to hear also.

[formerlylavender]

Now and Then

[Doug]

If It Should Please You

[swede]

Drifters
Forgive Me Lord
Wherefore and Why

[Kathy in Michigan]

Stay Loose

All I'm After

Pussywillows Cattails

Affair on 8th Ave

[mandoann]

"Too Late For Prayin" would be nice.
I agree with you Ann...."I'll Be Alright" and "Affair on 8th Avenue" would be great to hear also.

Oh yes, Nightingale, I meant to include Too Late for Prayin' - definitely!:)

Trying to pick one song is just impossible. The man's work is truly awesome!:clap:

[seafarer62]

I like when Gord rotates a "rarity" into the set lists. Now that it appears that he will not record original materials, I think one or two rotations into the set lists keeps fans really fresh. My favorites "surprises" from past tours:

1979: Bend in the Water
1980: Now and Then, Betty Called Me In, Mr. Rock of Ages
1982: Canary Yellow Canoe, Cherokee Bend
1984: Last Time I Saw Her Face; I'm Not Supposed to Care
1988: Pussywillows, Cattails; Race Among the Ruins
1989: Forgive Me, Lord; If It Should Please You
1993: Wild Strawberries, Welcome to Try (new songs at the time)
1997: Ode to Big Blue, Knotty Pine
1998: On Susan's Floor
1999: I'll Do Anything
2001: Let It Ride
2002: Sit Down Young Stranger, Ring Neck Loon
2005: Bitter Green, Morning Glory, Spanish Moss
2007: If Children Had Wings, My Little Love

I know that he did "That Same Old Obsession" and "On the High Seas" in the late 1990's, but I missed them. Darn.

If I had a wish list of what five songs I would have liked to have heard sometime in concert:

Seven Island Suite
Tattoo
Inspiration Lady
A Passing Ship
Too Late for Praying

I'm just grateful all the CDs are out now. Let's hope he puts out the "Best of Massey Hall (1967-2008)" later this year !!

[charlene]

I'm hoping he does "I'll Tag Along" again at Massey like he did in Tampa in February!
ohmigoodness...
faint...

[OldDan]

"Poor Little Allison" This is the very first Lightfoot song I heard on the radio back in 1971.

[Dream Street Rose]

I like when Gord rotates a "rarity" into the set lists. Now that it appears that he will not record original materials, I think one or two rotations into the set lists keeps fans really fresh. My favorites "surprises" from past tours:

1979: Bend in the Water
1980: Now and Then, Betty Called Me In, Mr. Rock of Ages
1982: Canary Yellow Canoe, Cherokee Bend
1984: Last Time I Saw Her Face; I'm Not Supposed to Care
1988: Pussywillows, Cattails; Race Among the Ruins
1989: Forgive Me, Lord; If It Should Please You
1993: Wild Strawberries, Welcome to Try (new songs at the time)
1997: Ode to Big Blue, Knotty Pine
1998: On Susan's Floor
1999: I'll Do Anything
2001: Let It Ride
2002: Sit Down Young Stranger, Ring Neck Loon
2005: Bitter Green, Morning Glory, Spanish Moss
2007: If Children Had Wings, My Little Love

I know that he did "That Same Old Obsession" and "On the High Seas" in the late 1990's, but I missed them. Darn.

If I had a wish list of what five songs I would have liked to have heard sometime in concert:

Seven Island Suite
Tattoo
Inspiration Lady
A Passing Ship
Too Late for Praying

I'm just grateful all the CDs are out now. Let's hope he puts out the "Best of Massey Hall (1967-2008)" later this year !!

Hi seafarer62,

Not sure about any of the other years, but Gordon started rotating in "If Children Had Wings" and "My Little Love" in 2008.

DSR

[vlmagee]

In 1999, he rotated Forgive Me Lord back in, after a hiatus of more than a decade, and also introduced Heaven Don't Deserve Me which I believe he had never performed in concert before. Both songs are on Songbook. I made several attempts to convince him to do Too Much To Lose, but he has never done that one. I can still hope ...

[joveski]

what about Sometimes I dont mind?

[musky_man]

Likely never happen, but Ballad of Yarmouth Castle.

Love the song and the lyrics ..... but from what I am told, he does not want too many ship songs in any concert .... hell, I could listen to BYC and The Wreck back to back .... that's be awesome IMO.

[BILLW]

I hate to call it obscure but I'd love to hear Second Cup Of Coffee done live. Failing that I'd certainly enjoy Go Go Round...

Alone upon the sidewalks of despair
'Twas there she wandered
With her suitcase in her hand
Her fate she pondered
Only a go-go girl in love with someone who didn't care
She met him on a night so rare when her friends were there
And the band was groovin'


Bill :)

[Patti]

I wish he would sing this one. (Just kidding). :biggrin:



Roger Miller, You Can't Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd Lyrics
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Artist: Miller Roger
Song: You Can't Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd
Album: All Time Greatest Hits Roger Miller Sheet Music
Roger Miller CDs


Complimentary “You Can't Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd” Ringtone

Ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
Ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
Ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

Ya can't take a shower in a parakeet cage
Ya can't take a shower in a parakeet cage
Ya can't take a shower in a parakeet cage
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

All ya gotta do is put your mind to it
Knuckle down, buckle down, do it, do it, do it

Well, ya can't go a-swimmin' in a baseball pool
Ya can't go swimmin' in a baseball pool
Ya can't go swimmin' in a baseball pool
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

Ya can't change film with a kid on your back
Ya can't change film with a kid on your back
Ya can't change film with a kid on your back
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

Ya can't drive around with a tiger in your car
Ya can't drive around with a tiger in your car
Ya can't drive around with a tiger in your car
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

All ya gotta do is put your mind to it
Knuckle down, buckle down do it, do it, do it

Well, ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
Ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
Ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

Ya can't go fishin' in a watermelon patch
Ya can't go fishin' in a watermelon patch
Ya can't go fishin' in a watermelon patch
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

Ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
SPOKEN: "Ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd"

FADE
Ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd

Transcribed by Robin Hood

These lyrics were transcribed from the specific recording mentioned above
and do not necessarily correspond with lyrics from other recordings, sheet
music, songbooks or lyrics printed on album jackets.

[shustad]

There are SO MANY, that its hard to pick, but four I'd really like to see/hear him do would be:
1) I'd rather press on (Is there a better song? - from the 'Waiting for you' album).
2) Its worth beliveing (Old Dan's records).
3) H'way songs (Old Dan's records).
4) Biscuit City (Salute).

[Jesse Joe]

Ordinary Man,

Mother Of A Miner's Child

[Nightingale]

Crossroads....Unsettled Ways and A Long Way Back Home. Great songs that I have grown to love.

Patti,
there's a little more wisdom in that Roger Miller song than most of us would admit...lol.
I remember when he sang that and it always made me smile.

[RM]

Ah yes....Miller was a classic. Who can forget:

"My Uncle used to love me but she died
A chicken ain't chicken til it's lickin' good fried
Keep on the sunny side
My Uncle used to love me but she died".

[Patti]

That buffalo song always made me feel good too. I know it wasn't obscure, but hadn't heard it for a while. I was kidding around about Gordie singing it, but it makes me smile just thinking about it.

[Nightingale]

Hey, if it makes us smile then it's all good....

RM...."My uncle used to love me but she died".
I don't remember that one....lol. I remember "Dang Me" and "King of the Road" but nothing about chickens being fried or uncles that loved you till she died.

Is that a real Roger Miller song or are you just making that up?

[Jesse Joe]

"The Tom Green County Fair" was a great song for him but he did not write it.

[Tim]

Now and Then.
I've never been to a GL concert...I hope he comes to St. Louis on his next tour. I will make every effort to see him!!

Your wish is granted. October 1st, 2008 at the Fox Theater in St. Louis

[RM]

Hey, if it makes us smile then it's all good....

RM...."My uncle used to love me but she died".
I don't remember that one....lol. I remember "Dang Me" and "King of the Road" but nothing about chickens being fried or uncles that loved you till she died.

Is that a real Roger Miller song or are you just making that up?

I would never do such a thing......you can verify it with an internet search. My brother-in-law was a HUGE Roger Miller fan and introduced me to his music when I was approximately 12-14 years old. Miller did struggle with an addiction to amphetamines for a while, and that song is probably from that period.

[Nightingale]

Ron,
I am truly sorry if I upset you with my post. It certainly wasn't my intention. I was just teasing you a little about the song because of it's crazy lyrics.

He did write rather odd songs but most of them were enjoyable on one level or another. I always liked his voice and thought he was a good entertainer.
Your brother-in-law had good taste in music...lol.

[SevenOf61]

"The Watchman's Gone"

My all-time favorite

[joveski]

he still plays that one pretty often

[Nightingale]

Hi Sevenof61,

Great choice....I love that song!

Welcome and I hope you enjoy your time here. Lots of nice people and good information on Gordon and his music.
Are you a longtime fan? Have you ever seen him in concert?

[Jesse Joe]

"Cod Liver Oil", and "Groundhog" would be interesting to hear. :rolleyes:

[Steve Champion]

"Spin spin", would be the ultimate.
First song I ever heard from him. and would love to hear
him sing it today...45 years later...YES 45 YEARS later !!!

[fezo]

These are all great suggestions. He should do a show just for us full of all these!

I'd add Long Way Back Home. A band I was in played that one every night for maybe the first three years of the seventies.

Oh, and definitely My Uncle Used to Love Me but She Died.....

I do miss Roger Miller.

[SevenOf61]

Yes, I am a really longtime fan. I have seen Gord in concert about 15 times starting in the early 80s, from Wolf Trap in Virginia to an ampitheater in LA.

I am also the proud owner of a Martin D18-GL, number 7 of 61 :)

[Jesse Joe]

Welcome to CORFID SevenOf61, You own a very precious guitar. Now I know where your screen name comes from. ;) Very good, looking to hear about your Gordon Lightfoot stories if you have any to share ? :)

[vlmagee]

I am also the proud owner of a Martin D18-GL, number 7 of 61 :)

Hi, Seven. Is your name Richard, perchance?

Did you see the picture of mine (#22) on the home page of my web site? If not, take a look: www.gordonlightfoot.com (http://www.gordonlightfoot.com)

[jbt1976]

That Same Old Obsession or Tattoo

[formerlylavender]

Race Among the Ruins

[SevenOf61]

Yes Val you found me again :)


Hi, Seven. Is your name Richard, perchance?

Did you see the picture of mine (#22) on the home page of my web site? If not, take a look: www.gordonlightfoot.com (http://www.gordonlightfoot.com)

[krjones17]

I think "The Way I Feel" & "The Pony Man" would do it for me!!:clap:

[Rainbow Trout]

I was at the Chattanooga show earlier this year when he did Pony Man, a real treat to hear!

[Don Quixote]

It would never happen, of course, and it's not that obscure a song, but I'd love to hear "Mountains and Maryann"; I don't think he's got the range anymore, and of course Red is gone now and couldn't do his understated, but wonderful lead. Still, it's a great song, maybe one of his happiest and most upbeat. "All is well...."
DQ

[joveski]

a lot of the East of midnight songs have a nasal voice like GL has now. maybe some more of them?

[JohninCt.]

Quite interesting to see all the different songs that we all would like to hear. Some I never liked, especially the Auctioneers Song, and some I loved, like Looking At The Rain, Tattoo, Talking In Your Sleep, Somewhere USA, Summer Side Of Life. Just shows the different taste in what his fans like, but the good part is, we all like many. Nice topic.

[Tim]

There are SO MANY, that its hard to pick, but four I'd really like to see/hear him do would be:
1) I'd rather press on (Is there a better song? - from the 'Waiting for you' album).
2) Its worth beliveing (Old Dan's records).
3) H'way songs (Old Dan's records).
4) Biscuit City (Salute).

It was May 7, 1982 in Lansing, Michigan when I heard him play "It's Worth Believing" It came off great, but that was the only time I heard that tune live. I've never heard any of the other three you mention, though they'd be wonderful to hear -- especially HiWay Songs.