Your most listened Gord song or album?

[Dorothea]

Dear all,
Over the years which GL song or album do you think you have listened to most?
Was the choice different years ago, as opposed to recent times?

Frank.

[Frank v]

Dear all,
Over the years which GL song or album do you think you have listened to most?
Was the choice different years ago, as opposed to recent times?

Frank.

[scottwp]

I'd say IYCRMM if for no other reason than I hear it so much on the radio. But that song
is so damned good that I never get tired of it. Whenever it pops on a station, I stop whatever I'm doing and just listen. Actually, I do that when any Lightfoot song comes on.

[Steve]

I'd say IYCRMM if for no other reason than I hear it so much on the radio. But that song
is so damned good that I never get tired of it. Whenever it pops on a station, I stop whatever I'm doing and just listen. Actually, I do that when any Lightfoot song comes on.

[Sheila Ann]

In the old days it was Sunday Concert (Live) and a blend of Don Quixote and Gord's Gold...made my own extra long tape using both record albums. Had to do it twice...wore the first one out.
Now it's East of Midnight, Dream Street Rose and Shadows. Still go back to Sunday Concert...now have the tape version...and my "Gold/Quixote" every now and then.
Just got Songbook...my very first CD(s). That's an overwhelming set! But such a great collection. He must have been one tired puppy going thru all his stuff and coming up with that one! Glad he did, tho.

[Tom]

Hi Frank,
Practically the only time I listen to music is in my car- and when Gord is on, I turn it up until I can't hear myself singing along. I bet people who pass me on the highway must think I'm nuts or that I'm cursing up a blue streak. Anyway, I had a tape made from my LP's of Sundown and Shadows to keep in my car. It remained the only tape I listened to for quite a while until I traded in my car and switched to CD's. Then it became GG and GG2. I do have most of Gord's work on tape but am slowly acquiring them in CD's so I can
listen to them in my car as well. It sure was great when I got Songbook- ah, variety!

Mary Ann

[Mary Ann]

Hi Frank,
Practically the only time I listen to music is in my car- and when Gord is on, I turn it up until I can't hear myself singing along. I bet people who pass me on the highway must think I'm nuts or that I'm cursing up a blue streak. Anyway, I had a tape made from my LP's of Sundown and Shadows to keep in my car. It remained the only tape I listened to for quite a while until I traded in my car and switched to CD's. Then it became GG and GG2. I do have most of Gord's work on tape but am slowly acquiring them in CD's so I can
listen to them in my car as well. It sure was great when I got Songbook- ah, variety!

Mary Ann

[fezo]

Hi Misty,
I'm still here! How you doing?

[Silver Heels]

Hi Misty,
I'm still here! How you doing?

[Borderstone]

(5 years,1 month and 8 days later,a good topic get a 2nd chance!) :cool:

I feel I have listened to the song,"Carefree Highway" more than any other GL song. Mainly because I've lived in AZ for 25 years and it's always on Kool-FM and I've had it on a tape called "Mellow Seventies" since 1988!

It's only happened in recent years but I feel I've played,"IYCRMM" and "Sundown" equally,even more so since getting them on CD. :)

More than those two or the others though,would have to be "Songbook". The box set itself made me curious enough to buy it and after the first listen to all 4 CD's,I listened to it for months!
(Which as we know led to seeing him in concer a year later. ;) )

[BILLW]

Hey B :D ,

Found another ancient thread didja, you're like an explorer bringing back mummies & such :eek: ,

But I'll bite - for me it's DON QUIXOTE - then, now and always. With a couple of repeats of Second Cup Of Coffee for good measure. I like 'em all but DQ's my all time fave.

Bill :)

[Shane]

I would have to say Don Quixote. It was the first Lightfoot album I bought. It never gets old!

[Scott Mac]

I would have to say Don Quixote. It was the first Lightfoot album I bought. It never gets old!

[Bill]

Gord's Gold is # 1, then DonQuixote, Summertime Dream, and Sundown.

Most recently -- the song "Harmony" as it is my 2 yr old daughter's favorite song.

[Lindab]

Sunday Concert:"Leaves Of Grass"
Wow!Red Shea on lead,John Stockfish just left the group.Pretty soom there after,Fsockfish played on Jim Croces' albom in 1969.A little fun fact for those who care.

[Robby Lake]

Sunday Concert:"Leaves Of Grass"
Wow!Red Shea on lead,John Stockfish just left the group.Pretty soom there after,Fsockfish played on Jim Croces' albom in 1969.A little fun fact for those who care.

[GitarGrl]

Ribbon of Darkness...then.
Gotta Get Away...now.

[zoneranger]

Ribbon of Darkness...then.
Gotta Get Away...now.

[LindaMay]

Restless

[spanishmoss]

Restless

[Lindab]

I love the songs on songbook!Especially the cuts that didn't make it on the albums.
"Lifelines" for one.He's tapping into something mystical there.
"The Lost Children" from Sunday concert is a song that I perform every once in a while.
Red Shea s figers flying,newcomer Rick Haynes on the bass playing wonderfully,Lightfoot's Gibson 12string ringing true.I'm only 32,but I know of incredible music when I hear it!

[Robby Lake]

I love the songs on songbook!Especially the cuts that didn't make it on the albums.
"Lifelines" for one.He's tapping into something mystical there.
"The Lost Children" from Sunday concert is a song that I perform every once in a while.
Red Shea s figers flying,newcomer Rick Haynes on the bass playing wonderfully,Lightfoot's Gibson 12string ringing true.I'm only 32,but I know of incredible music when I hear it!

[Lindab]

Long live Red Shea!
He played the electric lead on "Sundown".

[Robby Lake]

Long live Red Shea!
He played the electric lead on "Sundown".

[Borderstone]

The CD:"Harmony" is closing in on "Sundown" and "IYCRMM,for being played most.
Especially in the last (almost) year and a half. :cool:

More recent song played the most:"End Of All Time".

[ October 05, 2005, 17:29: Message edited by: Borderstone ]

[GJA]

Gords Gold

[GJA]

Gords Gold

[GoofyGurl]

"Salute" is still my favorite album. It is the one I told myself I will have him sign someday if I ever get to meet him. I first met Gord in 1999, and that's just what I did.

He said, "We had a lot of fun making this album."

[Kelly Davis]

"Salute" is still my favorite album. It is the one I told myself I will have him sign someday if I ever get to meet him. I first met Gord in 1999, and that's just what I did.

He said, "We had a lot of fun making this album."

[Borderstone]

I remmeber seeing Gordon on "Entertainment Tonight" in 1982 or '83 when they interviewed him about his upcoming LP. He had just been sober a little over a year and the voice over from Mary Hart said (not exact quote),"Lightfoot knows the business and he knows he needs a hit to stay on top!"

From the scens I recall,he was recording the title track. Interesting to see him then. :)

[Boat House AKA member]

Summer Side of Life and Shadows

[Kilgore]

Summer Side of Life and Shadows

[Glenmark]

Race Among the Ruins, Carefree Highway, The House You Live In

[joveski]

summer side of life or dream street rose

[Dan O'Malley]

Album would be "Summerside Of Life", any track would do! Lately, I Can't get enough of "Redwood Hill"!

[violet Blue]

Songbook.

[LSH]

Waiting For You. There is now a scratch at the end of the song Restless, I have to go on a hunt for another copy....ARGH! I downloaded the whole CD into my computer some time ago, so I could make a copy, but I gotta have the real thing...sigh.

[BILLW]

Originally posted by LSH:
Waiting For You. There is now a scratch at the end of the song Restless, I have to go on a hunt for another copy....ARGH! I downloaded the whole CD into my computer some time ago, so I could make a copy, but I gotta have the real thing...sigh. Some time ago Our Watchman said he had a few extra copies of WFY. You should check with him.

Bill :)

[Iron]

Interesting repost Border.I can say for sure that for the past 8 or 10 months or so,in my jeep,WFY has been spinning round and round.It will not eject.I am quite familiar with every song on this CD,and that is just fine with me
as it is a great CD.
I would have to say that"The Wreck" is the one that I have listened to the most times overall.Not because it is my favorite,tho it is one of many favorites of mine,that song still raises the hair on me neck and I never grow tired of it.Never will.

[Hutch12]

Originally posted by Frank v:
Dear all,
Over the years which GL song or album do you think you have listened to most?
Was the choice different years ago, as opposed to recent times?

Frank.

[dale lardie]

Originally posted by Frank v:
Dear all,
Over the years which GL song or album do you think you have listened to most?
Was the choice different years ago, as opposed to recent times?

Frank.

[Hutch12]

Several come to mind. "Beautiful" and the Gord's Gold hits, but, the one that stands out as a man's man type of song that stirs my heart is "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" about taming the land and laying rails, creating history in the 1800's. I can 'see' it happening, hear the 'ping' of the hammers pounding in the spikes, etc. Gordon is a perceptive, talented storyteller that brings a passion to music. He has influenced me for 35 years to learn and play my Martin well, with music that MEANS something, not just to sell a record.
Dale

[dale lardie]

Several come to mind. "Beautiful" and the Gord's Gold hits, but, the one that stands out as a man's man type of song that stirs my heart is "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" about taming the land and laying rails, creating history in the 1800's. I can 'see' it happening, hear the 'ping' of the hammers pounding in the spikes, etc. Gordon is a perceptive, talented storyteller that brings a passion to music. He has influenced me for 35 years to learn and play my Martin well, with music that MEANS something, not just to sell a record.
Dale

[Jesse Joe]

Hello Mr. Frank V,

My most listened to GL album would be, "SUNDAY CONCERT." Today I have it on Record(LP), 8 track tape, cassette, CD, and Sunday Concert plus. First time with you, Im new to this and I can see you have been here for sometime. Hope to catch you again.

[Jesse Joe]

Hello Mr. Frank V,

My most listened to GL album would be, "SUNDAY CONCERT." Today I have it on Record(LP), 8 track tape, cassette, CD, and Sunday Concert plus. First time with you, Im new to this and I can see you have been here for sometime. Hope to catch you again.

[geodeticman]

Ranger - you mention "Gotta Get away" (now)

I *love* the way the song (Gotta Get Away) preceeds the birds , Loons I believe, on "Whispers of the North" in the beginning. (if memory serves). Its as if... he did get away, and is then in the wilderness.

I do love listening to those two back-to-back for that reason. Even if its the coincidence of song order, man does it work for me. On At least the vinyl LP, its as if the two blend from the last elecetric guitar riff hanging to the [Loons] that intro Whispers.

As a snowshoer, as I know I mentioned here before, Whispers of the North is my "pysching"-up song going through gear before deep winter excursions.

As for my choices - favorite album and song -
Album - Then - Sundown
Now - Songbook
Song - Then - Beautiful
Now - Always on the Bright side

- Geo Steve

p.s. good to be posting again after a hiatus, suffered a loss in my family too dear to speak of now. That's where I've been. More to go. I've missed u guys. Boy this all helps and GL's music,
as always.

[Cathy]

Sorry to hear about your loss, Steve. Feel free to talk about it when you think you're ready.

[stationmaster]

Sorry to hear about your loss GM.
"Summer Side of Life" was my first favourite as a kid. Now I have a thing for "Harmony"
Can't stop playing it yet... :cool:

[Sheryl]

Sorry to hear about your loss, GM. We're thinking of you, too.

[SilverHeels]

Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you, buddy. {{{{Geo-Steve}}}}

[SilverHeels]

<<Always on the Bright side>>
Geo-Steve, this is one of my most fave tracks too.
When I play it, I keep it on repeat. Over and over. Just love this one!

[geodeticman]

Friends-thank you for the kind thoughts.

temporary favoured songs:

Ordinary Man
The House You Live In
Restless

more hard stuff to get through. If I write more of whats happened, I'll put it more appropo in small talk. Sure seems big right now though.... thanks again - later

[charlene]

sorry to hear Steve...take care....
Char

[charlene]

sorry to hear Steve...take care....
Char

[Borderstone]

May God heal you spiritually and emotionally Steve ( G.T.M ). :)

[guntervomberg]

Have listened to Gord since 1970. Sentimental favorite is "Approaching Lavender"; it was theme song of sorts for first time in love. Also Randy Newman's string arrangement is so wonderful. For newer material, my favorite is "Painter Passing Through"; it is such a personal statement and also resonates with my feelings about aging.

[daveinpdx]

Have listened to Gord since 1970. Sentimental favorite is "Approaching Lavender"; it was theme song of sorts for first time in love. Also Randy Newman's string arrangement is so wonderful. For newer material, my favorite is "Painter Passing Through"; it is such a personal statement and also resonates with my feelings about aging.