Favorite Lightfoot Song & Why? II

[john w]

oh yeah,
4)spanish moss

[john w]

oh yeah,
4)spanish moss

[girl monkey]

When I was very little my mother would sing The Ponyman to me, and it has always been one of my favorite songs of all time. I hear it and feel very comforted. I probably wouldn't even know who Gordon Lightfoot was if I didn't know that song.
Now I'm a mother too, and my little baby boy lights up when he hears The Ponyman.

[girl monkey]

When I was very little my mother would sing The Ponyman to me, and it has always been one of my favorite songs of all time. I hear it and feel very comforted. I probably wouldn't even know who Gordon Lightfoot was if I didn't know that song.
Now I'm a mother too, and my little baby boy lights up when he hears The Ponyman.

[tmccfarq@cs.com]

I just recently listened to "Restless". One of the finest songs I've ever heard. I get teary eyed every time I listen to it. It really makes me think about my dad. Thanks Gordon. Tony

[tmccfarq@cs.com]

I just recently listened to "Restless". One of the finest songs I've ever heard. I get teary eyed every time I listen to it. It really makes me think about my dad. Thanks Gordon. Tony

[TheWatchman]

Restless is absolutely terrific. It sure does stir some emotions. Reminds me of my Dad and all the things we used to do together. My father is still alive (I'm only 30) but both of our jobs have us busy all the time. We used to hunt, shoot, go boating and hang out almost every day.

"Restless" reminds me of those times and brings back memories just like they were yesterday. But there is a feeling that I can only describe as homesick, that stirs underneath. Life is full of changes...some for the better, some not. This song reminds me of all the good times we have had together and of a way of life that used to be. My job keeps me away from home for 3 weeks per month is not conducive to any kind of family life. Up until two years ago, my Dad, brother and I hung out everyday. All of our jobs don't allow that anymore.

[This message has been edited by TheWatchman (edited May 08, 2002).]

[Heliotrope]

There are so many favorite GL songs; however, the ones that mean the most to me are some of his older ones...Sundown, If You Could Read My Mind and a very special one, Whisper My Name. I have been trying to get that song on CD, however, the Dream Street Rose album is not on CD and I haven't seen it in any of his collections. Anyone else partial to that song? We used it for our wedding...I guess that is why it is so meaningful. Just love so many of his songs and the insight into life that they reflect.

[Heliotrope]

There are so many favorite GL songs; however, the ones that mean the most to me are some of his older ones...Sundown, If You Could Read My Mind and a very special one, Whisper My Name. I have been trying to get that song on CD, however, the Dream Street Rose album is not on CD and I haven't seen it in any of his collections. Anyone else partial to that song? We used it for our wedding...I guess that is why it is so meaningful. Just love so many of his songs and the insight into life that they reflect.

[Brian 57]

quote:Originally posted by girl monkey:
When I was very little my mother would sing The Ponyman to me, and it has always been one of my favorite songs of all time. I hear it and feel very comforted. I probably wouldn't even know who Gordon Lightfoot was if I didn't know that song.
Now I'm a mother too, and my little baby boy lights up when he hears The Ponyman.


My kids-- my seven year old daughter in particular-- love to hear The Pony Man. It's a great bed-time song. I put their names in the line "and as we gaily walk along beside a rippling sea, there's ...". With six kids, parents, grandparents, friends, and pets it sometimes seems longer than the rest of the song.

[TheWatchman]

That's cool to read stuff like this. Thanks for posting.

[BILLW]

Watchman,
Congratulations on being the 300th posting to this thread.
My favorite has long been "Second Cup of Coffee" or actually the ENTIRE Don Quixote album which I have always thought of as one LONG song. (that's my story and I'm stickin' to it)

Bill

[Gmeredith]

quote:Originally posted by Florian:
What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

(topic originated by Wes Steele)


[This message has been edited by Florian (edited February 26, 2000).]

[Gmeredith]

quote:Originally posted by Florian:
What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

(topic originated by Wes Steele)


[This message has been edited by Florian (edited February 26, 2000).]

[wissel]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Florian:
[B]What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

There is ONLY one Lightfoot song -- CRT (Canadian Railway Trilogy), though his naval tragedy -- NO NOT EDMUND FITZGERALD! -- Yarmouth Castle is a close second. Now, why...

CRT is like K2 and Everest...because it is there. There is no other folk song that is so complete, complex and simple...all at the same time. I have been blessed to hear it live three different times and still shiver at the rememberance. This song IS Lightfoot...all that follow the man should know that.

Yarmouth Castle...I do not understand why he does not do this in concert, it is fantastic! Like Fitzgerald is based in fact, but is a much better, though realistically sadder, tale. This should be his number two song.

Number three...well I only have eight suggestions!

"Remember my unsettled ways.." and peace to all.


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[Traded Off]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Florian:
[B]What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

There is ONLY one Lightfoot song -- CRT (Canadian Railway Trilogy), though his naval tragedy -- NO NOT EDMUND FITZGERALD! -- Yarmouth Castle is a close second. Now, why...

CRT is like K2 and Everest...because it is there. There is no other folk song that is so complete, complex and simple...all at the same time. I have been blessed to hear it live three different times and still shiver at the rememberance. This song IS Lightfoot...all that follow the man should know that.

Yarmouth Castle...I do not understand why he does not do this in concert, it is fantastic! Like Fitzgerald is based in fact, but is a much better, though realistically sadder, tale. This should be his number two song.

Number three...well I only have eight suggestions!

"Remember my unsettled ways.." and peace to all.


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[telekidd]

Most days I feel like I want to be a Ring Neck Loon. That's my favorite song by GL. I have a Martin D18GL guitar and I often play it along while listening to the cd and looking on the wall at my GL signature on a painting entitled "Every Man Knew"...

City life is what I see
City life is the life for me
Ring neck loon away off shore
How could anybody ask for more

Larry

[wissel]

Most days I feel like I want to be a Ring Neck Loon. That's my favorite song by GL. I have a Martin D18GL guitar and I often play it along while listening to the cd and looking on the wall at my GL signature on a painting entitled "Every Man Knew"...

City life is what I see
City life is the life for me
Ring neck loon away off shore
How could anybody ask for more

Larry

[guitarman]

My favorite is the theme from the 1982 Bruce Dern film "Harry Tracey, Desperado." The melody plays throughout the film and Gordon Lightfoot sings it at the end.I just don't know the name of it. If anyone does, please post it.

[guitarman]

My favorite is the theme from the 1982 Bruce Dern film "Harry Tracey, Desperado." The melody plays throughout the film and Gordon Lightfoot sings it at the end.I just don't know the name of it. If anyone does, please post it.

[Steve W.]

I know this one has been overdone, but it has some very significant meaning in my life. "If You Could Read My Mind" was the song I was strumming and singing late one night on a park bench on the campus of a southern college 25 years ago. A girl I had been flirting with was walking by and she stopped and listened. A week later she went out with me. In June we celebrated 21 years of marriage and we have three children.

It might seem strange that a song about breaking up and a broken love relationship could muster up thoughts of romance in the mind of a young girl, but hey.....whatever works!

[Steve W.]

I know this one has been overdone, but it has some very significant meaning in my life. "If You Could Read My Mind" was the song I was strumming and singing late one night on a park bench on the campus of a southern college 25 years ago. A girl I had been flirting with was walking by and she stopped and listened. A week later she went out with me. In June we celebrated 21 years of marriage and we have three children.

It might seem strange that a song about breaking up and a broken love relationship could muster up thoughts of romance in the mind of a young girl, but hey.....whatever works!

[Alton Corey]

I like so many of them GL is one of my favorite singer/songwriters. I love 70's period of music. Anyway, some of the songs I like are Rainy Day People, Sundown, CareFree Highway, WOTEFG, and If You Could Read MY Mind.....

[brannon]

I like so many of them GL is one of my favorite singer/songwriters. I love 70's period of music. Anyway, some of the songs I like are Rainy Day People, Sundown, CareFree Highway, WOTEFG, and If You Could Read MY Mind.....

[AdamB]

My top dog is "Christian Island." Being a sailor since my early days, this song takes me to places for which only Gord, Jimmy Buffett and David Crosby know the course!

[AdamB]

My top dog is "Christian Island." Being a sailor since my early days, this song takes me to places for which only Gord, Jimmy Buffett and David Crosby know the course!

[AdamB]

Although ...
for awhile, when I was going through the mechanics of getting divorced, "High & Dry" took over the number one slot. It's easy to hear why. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[AdamB]

Although ...
for awhile, when I was going through the mechanics of getting divorced, "High & Dry" took over the number one slot. It's easy to hear why. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[RBENGALS]

greetings all you wonderful people,
for you must be wonderful people with music
like this in your lives!
I have just today, this very day, discovered the music of gordon lightfoot.
A tv show over here, ( in the uk) use 'if you could read my mind'in their soundtrack, and the show was on last night and I had just 2 lines in my head all last night and this morning, and I didn't have a clue who sung it or what it was called.
but I just love it.
So, this morning I was on a mission, went to the record shop, and after singing a few lines to the assistant, he recognised the song, and bless him, told me who it was.
I had to trail about a few shops to find someone who stocked his albums, but eventually managed to get a greatest hits cd.
In fact as I am writing this, I am sat with, the headphones on cranked as loud as they can go, listening to track 7 on repeat!!
I just love it!
At 30 years of age, I wish I had discovered this music years ago.
I just wanted to tell someone how thrilled I am to have it in my life now, and who better
to share that with than visitors to this site!
fare well all

[Brian 57]

moondust1,

Welcome!! You have experienced what we all have experienced at one time or another. For me, it was the first time I heard "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald". You have found the tip of a very deep iceberg. I encourage you to explore as much Lightfoot music as possible. This is a great site to learn all things Lightfoot from some very knowledgeable ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for your gracious words about us, and I can see by your interest in Lightfoot, and especially your kind demeanor that you are just like us, and indeed became one of us the second you posted your comments. Hope to hear more from you.

Brian

[nicole_brabon]

my favirite gordon lightfoot song is the werk of the edmund fitzgerald.it is my favirite song because my grandfather died on the edmund fitzerald.the song means alot ot my family especialy my mom and her 7 brothers and sisters and my grandmother.

[nicole_brabon]

my favirite gordon lightfoot song is the werk of the edmund fitzgerald.it is my favirite song because my grandfather died on the edmund fitzerald.the song means alot ot my family especialy my mom and her 7 brothers and sisters and my grandmother.

[Brian 57]

welcome,Nicole

Thanks to Gordon Lightfoot we all know what a brave man your grandfather was. He must have known what the lake was capable of, and went anyway. Right now, Mr. Lightfoot is in the hospital after emergency abdominal surgery. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, and everytime we hear that song-- with yours.

[Tom !]

I have so many GL favorites its hard to list just one. That's like asking which M&Ms color do you like best? They're ALL good. But if a shotgun is put to my head to answer with JUST ONE, I'll go with the Canadian Railroad Trilogy. Everything that's best about GL is in this gripping, dramatic, wonderful, imaginative song.

[MISSMOOHERSELF]

I have so many GL favorites its hard to list just one. That's like asking which M&Ms color do you like best? They're ALL good. But if a shotgun is put to my head to answer with JUST ONE, I'll go with the Canadian Railroad Trilogy. Everything that's best about GL is in this gripping, dramatic, wonderful, imaginative song.

[violet Blue Horse]

These days it would be "Now and Then". I understand that song so thoroughly right at the moment. Particularly the line about gentle longing to be free. I don't think I could have understood it until now; what it's like to be in a relationship like that with someone.

Here among my thoughts of you I find a gentle longing to be free
There must be a way out of this crazy game we play out to the end


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What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.

--R.W. Emerson

[violet Blue Horse]

These days it would be "Now and Then". I understand that song so thoroughly right at the moment. Particularly the line about gentle longing to be free. I don't think I could have understood it until now; what it's like to be in a relationship like that with someone.

Here among my thoughts of you I find a gentle longing to be free
There must be a way out of this crazy game we play out to the end


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What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.

--R.W. Emerson

[Krillian]

Alberta Bound!! Does anyone know where I can find a copy of it!!!

[Krillian]

Alberta Bound!! Does anyone know where I can find a copy of it!!!

[Sonrock5050]

"If you could read my mind", an ubelieveable song done with precision and from the soul. One of my five all-time favorite songs. I can listen to it over and over again.

[Sonrock5050]

"If you could read my mind", an ubelieveable song done with precision and from the soul. One of my five all-time favorite songs. I can listen to it over and over again.

[AuburnAnnie]

Favorite song varies practically by the moment. Recently heard "I'll Tag Along" done live for a WFUV radio show a few years back. That's my pick of the morning.

[AuburnAnnie]

Favorite song varies practically by the moment. Recently heard "I'll Tag Along" done live for a WFUV radio show a few years back. That's my pick of the morning.

[joveski]

for me at the moment:

Two Crazy Kids
Auctioneer
A Passing Ship
Magnificent Outpouring

[PJ]

MY favorite Lightfoot song is I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO CARE off the SUMMERTIME DREAM LP.
It is my favorite because my ex-boyfriend and I used to play the album all the time and the sond mirrors our lives.

[PJ]

MY favorite Lightfoot song is I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO CARE off the SUMMERTIME DREAM LP.
It is my favorite because my ex-boyfriend and I used to play the album all the time and the sond mirrors our lives.

[Patty]

My Lightfoot favorites are a little unusual. Endless Wire is a wonderful song to sing, and to play with its weird words and minor chords. "I a'int, got nothin' but time......"
Lightfoots most lyrical song I suggest is "Your Love's Return". He evidently was trying to write a song in Stephen Foster's style and this ranks right up there with Beautiful Dreamer as a gorgeous song, wordwise and notewise.
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald has always struck me as some Celtic tune I heard somewhere but forgot, and the words about the witch of November are unforgettable. I used to be a disc jockey and when my boyfriend would visit me at the station I'd put on Edmund and walk the guy to the door, knowing I'd have 5 and a half minutes to kiss him goodbye before my record ran out.
Thanks Gordon for the extra long make out time.
Regards, Pat Flannagan, Sorrento, Florida

[Patty]

My Lightfoot favorites are a little unusual. Endless Wire is a wonderful song to sing, and to play with its weird words and minor chords. "I a'int, got nothin' but time......"
Lightfoots most lyrical song I suggest is "Your Love's Return". He evidently was trying to write a song in Stephen Foster's style and this ranks right up there with Beautiful Dreamer as a gorgeous song, wordwise and notewise.
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald has always struck me as some Celtic tune I heard somewhere but forgot, and the words about the witch of November are unforgettable. I used to be a disc jockey and when my boyfriend would visit me at the station I'd put on Edmund and walk the guy to the door, knowing I'd have 5 and a half minutes to kiss him goodbye before my record ran out.
Thanks Gordon for the extra long make out time.
Regards, Pat Flannagan, Sorrento, Florida

[Restless]

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
Watchman,
Congratulations on being the 300th posting to this thread.
My favorite has long been "Second Cup of Coffee" or actually the ENTIRE Don Quixote album which I have always thought of as one LONG song. (that's my story and I'm stickin' to it)

Bill
I was just listening to an old interview with Gordon and he mentions how the guy who started "Second Cup of Coffee" coffee shops in Canada got the idea from Gordons song of the same name.

[Restless]

quote:Originally posted by guitarman:
My favorite is the theme from the 1982 Bruce Dern film "Harry Tracey, Desperado." The melody plays throughout the film and Gordon Lightfoot sings it at the end.I just don't know the name of it. If anyone does, please post it.

I dont know the name of it but Gordon did not write that song. It says in the movie credit who the song was by however.

[Restless]

quote:Originally posted by Brian 57:
moondust1,

Welcome!! You have experienced what we all have experienced at one time or another. For me, it was the first time I heard "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald". You have found the tip of a very deep iceberg. I encourage you to explore as much Lightfoot music as possible. This is a great site to learn all things Lightfoot from some very knowledgeable ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for your gracious words about us, and I can see by your interest in Lightfoot, and especially your kind demeanor that you are just like us, and indeed became one of us the second you posted your comments. Hope to hear more from you.

Brian I agree with you on the "wreck". I experienced that storm in Michigan. Thought the roof was going to blow off the house, so I know what it must have been like. I also have part of an empty lifeboat seat from the Fitz. A chilling reminder that there were no survivors.

[BGS]

"If you could read my mind" has to one of my favorite songs of all time. I can't put my finger on exactly why. I do however remeber distinctly sitting in a movie theatre which was probably 25 years ago and heard that song. I was 7 to 10 years old at that point and that song just blew me away. I have never forgotten it.

[BGS]

"If you could read my mind" has to one of my favorite songs of all time. I can't put my finger on exactly why. I do however remeber distinctly sitting in a movie theatre which was probably 25 years ago and heard that song. I was 7 to 10 years old at that point and that song just blew me away. I have never forgotten it.

[Troubdrgrl]

I asked this question in another forum because I wanted to know if others felt it as difficult to choose as I did. Most just couldn't choose.
IYCRMM or Sundown.

[jaybyrd]

I asked this question in another forum because I wanted to know if others felt it as difficult to choose as I did. Most just couldn't choose.
IYCRMM or Sundown.

[jesse]

did anyone mention Race Among the Ruins i didnt read all of the postings but thats the favorite song for me

[jesse]

did anyone mention Race Among the Ruins i didnt read all of the postings but thats the favorite song for me

[klbergst]

I have so many favorites but reading through the other posts I have decided to mention "Lesson in Love" because this is one that I first heard with my dad and something about the memory of him telling me the story behind it...what a great song. Another favorite has always been "I'm Not Supposed To Care". What beautiful lyrics that perfectly describe a love that is forever, even if it should have ended. Always one of the greats. Then again, which of his songs aren't one of the greats? I grew up listening to Gord and I'm only 18 now. I'm off at college and one of the things I miss most is sitting in our lower level listening to my dad's old Lightfoot albums on our record player. It'll always be a great memory. Oh and can't forget "Poor Little Allison"...I was almost named after her but wasn't. When I have a girl I have already decided to carry on the love of Gord and name her Allison. Thanks for posting such a great topic about such a GREAT singer/songwriter/performer! Peace -Kat

[klbergst]

I have so many favorites but reading through the other posts I have decided to mention "Lesson in Love" because this is one that I first heard with my dad and something about the memory of him telling me the story behind it...what a great song. Another favorite has always been "I'm Not Supposed To Care". What beautiful lyrics that perfectly describe a love that is forever, even if it should have ended. Always one of the greats. Then again, which of his songs aren't one of the greats? I grew up listening to Gord and I'm only 18 now. I'm off at college and one of the things I miss most is sitting in our lower level listening to my dad's old Lightfoot albums on our record player. It'll always be a great memory. Oh and can't forget "Poor Little Allison"...I was almost named after her but wasn't. When I have a girl I have already decided to carry on the love of Gord and name her Allison. Thanks for posting such a great topic about such a GREAT singer/songwriter/performer! Peace -Kat

[Mari]

I'm an English gal who is a big GL fan. Fave songs being: 'Wreck', 'I'm not supposed to care' in fact loads of them! I have 'Gord's Gold 1 & 2 with all his hits that get played constantly. Would love to see him live but don't suppose he comes over here!

[Mari]

I'm an English gal who is a big GL fan. Fave songs being: 'Wreck', 'I'm not supposed to care' in fact loads of them! I have 'Gord's Gold 1 & 2 with all his hits that get played constantly. Would love to see him live but don't suppose he comes over here!

[patybear]

Well, I must say after listening to GL for 30 years, everything prior to and including Endless Wire is awesome.
I had the priveledge last year of sitting 4 rows up from him at a Blue Jays baseball game, and I must say the game took on a new meaning.
Summertime Dream, In the Early Morning Rain, and Alberta Bound stand out, but not by much from so many others.
I was living in Montreal when I bought my first GL album Don Quixote when I was 16. I have now lived in Alberta for 27 years.
GL is an outstanding, and wonderful musician that is unequalled. His music is timeless, and has such depth and meaning. I sing your songs while driving as enthusiastically now as I did 25 years ago.
Thanks Gord, you have given so many so much for so long.

[Glenn]

Well, I must say after listening to GL for 30 years, everything prior to and including Endless Wire is awesome.
I had the priveledge last year of sitting 4 rows up from him at a Blue Jays baseball game, and I must say the game took on a new meaning.
Summertime Dream, In the Early Morning Rain, and Alberta Bound stand out, but not by much from so many others.
I was living in Montreal when I bought my first GL album Don Quixote when I was 16. I have now lived in Alberta for 27 years.
GL is an outstanding, and wonderful musician that is unequalled. His music is timeless, and has such depth and meaning. I sing your songs while driving as enthusiastically now as I did 25 years ago.
Thanks Gord, you have given so many so much for so long.

[john]

there are so many of his songs I like,but "steel rail blues" was the first one I heard and it got me hooked on Gord in 68'.I was listening to a local program called "folk bag" and I have been hooked ever since.

[john]

there are so many of his songs I like,but "steel rail blues" was the first one I heard and it got me hooked on Gord in 68'.I was listening to a local program called "folk bag" and I have been hooked ever since.

[pacnad]

Of course, my banal answer is IYCRMM, if only because that song is my favorite song overall. I don't know why it is (I think it is like the Tao, if my favorite can be explained it isn't really my favorite).

But a less banal list:
Talking In Your Sleep - very true and humane.

Miguel - My wife tells me it made her mother cry, but she always had to hear it.

Don Quixote - I love the cadence of that song, and the blaze of tangled hooves at the end.

Rainy Day People - Its just so true.

Race Among the Ruins - Only a Canadian can rhyme "ruins" with "soon!"

Summer Side of Life - That song makes ME cry, but I always have to hear it!

My wife and I saw Gord at the Westbury Music Fair three years ago, and it was a highlight in my life. He's saved my life so many times over the years, it was wonderful to give him back some through my applause.

[pacnad]

Of course, my banal answer is IYCRMM, if only because that song is my favorite song overall. I don't know why it is (I think it is like the Tao, if my favorite can be explained it isn't really my favorite).

But a less banal list:
Talking In Your Sleep - very true and humane.

Miguel - My wife tells me it made her mother cry, but she always had to hear it.

Don Quixote - I love the cadence of that song, and the blaze of tangled hooves at the end.

Rainy Day People - Its just so true.

Race Among the Ruins - Only a Canadian can rhyme "ruins" with "soon!"

Summer Side of Life - That song makes ME cry, but I always have to hear it!

My wife and I saw Gord at the Westbury Music Fair three years ago, and it was a highlight in my life. He's saved my life so many times over the years, it was wonderful to give him back some through my applause.

[JOAN]

I LOVED YOUR BEAUTIFUL WHAT A GREAT SONG IN 1976 I WANTED IT FOR MY WEDDING SONG GORDON IS A GREAT SONG WRITER SINGER GUTARIST!!!!!!BRING BACK GORDON

[JOAN]

I LOVED YOUR BEAUTIFUL WHAT A GREAT SONG IN 1976 I WANTED IT FOR MY WEDDING SONG GORDON IS A GREAT SONG WRITER SINGER GUTARIST!!!!!!BRING BACK GORDON

[Paul Zervas]

Favourite G.L song? It simply has to be "beautiful" ,As a singer/songwtiter myself I know that to write a song like this would be a true miracle, The melody just laps over those almost magical chord progressions. the man's a genius!

[Paul Zervas]

Favourite G.L song? It simply has to be "beautiful" ,As a singer/songwtiter myself I know that to write a song like this would be a true miracle, The melody just laps over those almost magical chord progressions. the man's a genius!

[john]

It seems many who post, list their favorite as the song they identify as making them a fan of GL. That's why I'm listing "Cherokee Bend" from the "Cold on the Shoulder" album. It's a great story song and I first heard it when I would listen to my older brother's 8-track tape on his stereo (now that's dating this story.) It was around 1976 and I have loved GL's music ever since. I think my favorite part of the song is when he describes the mother dying and the son burying her in the snow before going back to the white man's town. As we all know, however you can't have just one favorite GL song. That's what makes him so amazing. Best wishes to GL on his recovery. John from Olathe, KS

[john]

It seems many who post, list their favorite as the song they identify as making them a fan of GL. That's why I'm listing "Cherokee Bend" from the "Cold on the Shoulder" album. It's a great story song and I first heard it when I would listen to my older brother's 8-track tape on his stereo (now that's dating this story.) It was around 1976 and I have loved GL's music ever since. I think my favorite part of the song is when he describes the mother dying and the son burying her in the snow before going back to the white man's town. As we all know, however you can't have just one favorite GL song. That's what makes him so amazing. Best wishes to GL on his recovery. John from Olathe, KS

[jg005@aol]

Hi Yall

My favorit one is Nous Vivons Ensemble because it is melodically beautiful and universal.

With love to Gordon. I feel like he is my buddy although I have not met him. But I have seen him in concerts and enjoy his albums, tapes and CDs.

From John your buddy from Mesapotemia.

[jg005@aol]

Hi Yall

My favorit one is Nous Vivons Ensemble because it is melodically beautiful and universal.

With love to Gordon. I feel like he is my buddy although I have not met him. But I have seen him in concerts and enjoy his albums, tapes and CDs.

From John your buddy from Mesapotemia.

[toocooltwo]

Miguel. From the Summer Side of Life. Great to drive down the highway listening to it........

[jaja]

Miguel. From the Summer Side of Life. Great to drive down the highway listening to it........

[jg005@aol.com]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by PALancia:
[B]I've loved Gordon since a kid in the 70's.

I read your Gordon Lightfoot's (GL) favorate song article and appreciate your disclaimer of one favorate. I feel like you in that there are so many great ones that it would be doubtfull to justify the best one.

I am also interested in the Syria Mosque concert you mentioned here. Please let me know what the concert hall is all about. The name is very intersting to me.

I have seen Gl in concerts in 1980 and in 2002 and missed others that were sold out. He does not come to Florida as much as he came to the Northern places.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.

John

[jg005@aol.com]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by PALancia:
[B]I've loved Gordon since a kid in the 70's.

I read your Gordon Lightfoot's (GL) favorate song article and appreciate your disclaimer of one favorate. I feel like you in that there are so many great ones that it would be doubtfull to justify the best one.

I am also interested in the Syria Mosque concert you mentioned here. Please let me know what the concert hall is all about. The name is very intersting to me.

I have seen Gl in concerts in 1980 and in 2002 and missed others that were sold out. He does not come to Florida as much as he came to the Northern places.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.

John

[Steve H]

This is a new found site for me. I am a huge Lightfoot fan having been to as many concerts as I could and owning most albums made plus songbooks. I don't think anybody mentioned Did she mention my name, it has always been a favorite of mine. I hope that Gord comes out west again soon. By the way a nother favorite is A song for a winters night. Great site; greetings from Victoria.

[Steve H]

This is a new found site for me. I am a huge Lightfoot fan having been to as many concerts as I could and owning most albums made plus songbooks. I don't think anybody mentioned Did she mention my name, it has always been a favorite of mine. I hope that Gord comes out west again soon. By the way a nother favorite is A song for a winters night. Great site; greetings from Victoria.

[Steve DeRosa]

Song for a Winter's Night would have to be my all time favorite, but I must add that I really love Seven Island Suite and The Watchman's Gone, too! I LOVE the strings in the background.

[Oma]

Song for a Winter's Night would have to be my all time favorite, but I must add that I really love Seven Island Suite and The Watchman's Gone, too! I LOVE the strings in the background.

[c.a.bird]

quote:Originally posted by Florian:
What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

(topic originated by Wes Steele)


[This message has been edited by Florian (edited February 26, 2000).]

[JHaller829]

quote:Originally posted by Florian:
What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

(topic originated by Wes Steele)


[This message has been edited by Florian (edited February 26, 2000).]

[LizB]

First let me start by saying how grateful I am for discovering this bulletin board.

Gord has had just a huge impact on my life for about the last 30 years. His music has been a continuing theme throughout my husband's and my marriage...a road map.

It would be impossible to list all of the favorites here. There isn't one that I don't
like. The favorites change from day to day and week to week.

Just a few are "Pussywillow Cattails", "Early Morning Rain", "Canadian
Railroad Triology", IYCRMM, "Alberta Bound",
"Sundown", "Song for A Winter's Night", "Don
Quixote","Yarmouth Castle", "I'm Not Supposed
to Care"......just a beginning. And, then
there is the "Edmund Fitzgerald". Having grown up three blocks from Lake superior and
having seen the "Fitz", made this song even more haunting.

Just have to say, that there is no other like Gord. He truly is a craftsman, musician,
writer, singer, instrumentalist, but his ability to incorporate all of these things into one entity is unsurpassed.

Gord, be well. May you gain strength everyday.

"May the light of love surround you tonight."
-G.L.

[LAM3346E]

First let me start by saying how grateful I am for discovering this bulletin board.

Gord has had just a huge impact on my life for about the last 30 years. His music has been a continuing theme throughout my husband's and my marriage...a road map.

It would be impossible to list all of the favorites here. There isn't one that I don't
like. The favorites change from day to day and week to week.

Just a few are "Pussywillow Cattails", "Early Morning Rain", "Canadian
Railroad Triology", IYCRMM, "Alberta Bound",
"Sundown", "Song for A Winter's Night", "Don
Quixote","Yarmouth Castle", "I'm Not Supposed
to Care"......just a beginning. And, then
there is the "Edmund Fitzgerald". Having grown up three blocks from Lake superior and
having seen the "Fitz", made this song even more haunting.

Just have to say, that there is no other like Gord. He truly is a craftsman, musician,
writer, singer, instrumentalist, but his ability to incorporate all of these things into one entity is unsurpassed.

Gord, be well. May you gain strength everyday.

"May the light of love surround you tonight."
-G.L.

[john.ride@btopenworld.com]

Guess my favourite ‘ll be his last-un!
‘Cos all ‘is udders were great;
Undercarriage:
Under-cover:
But NEVER !
Under-rate!
So I’ve sed it on dis’ web-site;
Stars’ll never come back
‘ome.
It’s just a neophytes religion;
Just a fisherman’s
‘ome.

If you pin me down some miners shaft,
If you tie me to some doin’s;
It’s gotta-be- the story of LIfe
Yeah!
THAT RACE-AMONG-THE RUINS!

Gunnight’ n’ Gord’ Bless!

[john.ride@btopenworld.com]

Guess my favourite ‘ll be his last-un!
‘Cos all ‘is udders were great;
Undercarriage:
Under-cover:
But NEVER !
Under-rate!
So I’ve sed it on dis’ web-site;
Stars’ll never come back
‘ome.
It’s just a neophytes religion;
Just a fisherman’s
‘ome.

If you pin me down some miners shaft,
If you tie me to some doin’s;
It’s gotta-be- the story of LIfe
Yeah!
THAT RACE-AMONG-THE RUINS!

Gunnight’ n’ Gord’ Bless!

[daylitekt]

My favorite Gordon Lightfoot song is Summer Side of Life if I have to pick one. All his songs are great. I enjoy Summer side because it matches a time in my life that I had experience. The other up on the top of the list song is Carefree Highway. I am always slipping away on the carefree highway to get away from my sweet shattered problems of life. I can think of the good time like he does in this song. To be satisfied with my life like he says...is living....

Love ya Gordy! Can't wait to see you in Halifax NS!!! Get well soon! I still have your tickets for the postponed concert!
Love Sharon

[Sharaberrie]

My favorite Gordon Lightfoot song is Summer Side of Life if I have to pick one. All his songs are great. I enjoy Summer side because it matches a time in my life that I had experience. The other up on the top of the list song is Carefree Highway. I am always slipping away on the carefree highway to get away from my sweet shattered problems of life. I can think of the good time like he does in this song. To be satisfied with my life like he says...is living....

Love ya Gordy! Can't wait to see you in Halifax NS!!! Get well soon! I still have your tickets for the postponed concert!
Love Sharon

[davidg]

I grew up in New York in the 70's, and as a kid listening to the radio, I always heard and loved 'Read My Mind', 'Carefree Highway', 'Sundown' and 'Wreck', but never had any real sense of the breadth of GF's material beyond those huge hits until very recently, when I picked up 'Gord's Gold'; I see now that I have a LOT of catching up to do.

I'm surprised how infrequently 'Canadian Railroad Trilogy' has been mentioned. To me, that song is a MASTERPIECE in the true sense of the word. The historical theme, the narrative expressed from multiple perspectives, the distinct but integrated melodic themes. Enough to make any aspiring songwriter feel overwhelmed with simultaneous feelings of inspiration and inadequacy.

[leojbramble]

I grew up in New York in the 70's, and as a kid listening to the radio, I always heard and loved 'Read My Mind', 'Carefree Highway', 'Sundown' and 'Wreck', but never had any real sense of the breadth of GF's material beyond those huge hits until very recently, when I picked up 'Gord's Gold'; I see now that I have a LOT of catching up to do.

I'm surprised how infrequently 'Canadian Railroad Trilogy' has been mentioned. To me, that song is a MASTERPIECE in the true sense of the word. The historical theme, the narrative expressed from multiple perspectives, the distinct but integrated melodic themes. Enough to make any aspiring songwriter feel overwhelmed with simultaneous feelings of inspiration and inadequacy.

[daylitekt]

I agree! Great point!
I love Gords Gold. That is such a great cd.
Railroad Trilogy is definitely a masterpiece and you are right point it out to us. I love that song and often felt that although it was written about the western half of Canada that it is a great song for all of us (I am in Atlantic Canada)
Nice to meet you by the way!
Sharon

[Sharaberrie]

I agree! Great point!
I love Gords Gold. That is such a great cd.
Railroad Trilogy is definitely a masterpiece and you are right point it out to us. I love that song and often felt that although it was written about the western half of Canada that it is a great song for all of us (I am in Atlantic Canada)
Nice to meet you by the way!
Sharon

[christine in michigan]

My favorite songs right now are:

1. Dream Street Rose
2. Beautiful
3. Romance
4. Blackberry Wine
5. Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald

These are in no particular order http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[christine in michigan]

My favorite songs right now are:

1. Dream Street Rose
2. Beautiful
3. Romance
4. Blackberry Wine
5. Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald

These are in no particular order http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[bellerim]

That questions brings out of me a different answer each day... but I gotta give Carefree Highway the credit to have brought me to that great songwriter. Did she mention my name, I'm not supposed to care, It's worth beliving... All were my favorites at one point...

[bellerim]

That questions brings out of me a different answer each day... but I gotta give Carefree Highway the credit to have brought me to that great songwriter. Did she mention my name, I'm not supposed to care, It's worth beliving... All were my favorites at one point...

[Clover]

Wow, so tough, but fun to think about. I could just transcribe the playlist from the mixed cassette that's been in my car forever:

--Ten Degrees and Getting Colder (which I always rewind at least once)

--Marie Christine--another cool ship song

--Sit Down Young Stranger--makes me cry. So good.

--For Lovin' Me

--Walls

--Affair on Eighth Avenue

--Rainbow Trout--definitely a finalist

--Dream Street Rose--another favorite

--Magnificent Outpouring

--Spanish Moss

--Morning Glory What's the Story?

--Don Quixote

--Go My Way

--Song for a Winter's Night

. . . OK, I'm going to go play it now.

[Clover]

Wow, so tough, but fun to think about. I could just transcribe the playlist from the mixed cassette that's been in my car forever:

--Ten Degrees and Getting Colder (which I always rewind at least once)

--Marie Christine--another cool ship song

--Sit Down Young Stranger--makes me cry. So good.

--For Lovin' Me

--Walls

--Affair on Eighth Avenue

--Rainbow Trout--definitely a finalist

--Dream Street Rose--another favorite

--Magnificent Outpouring

--Spanish Moss

--Morning Glory What's the Story?

--Don Quixote

--Go My Way

--Song for a Winter's Night

. . . OK, I'm going to go play it now.

[Michael Jeans]

It would be impossible for me to choose a favorite Lightfoot song, they are all excellent. I will say that Gordon has been a huge inspiration in my music and I wish he could go on forever. If you see this Gordon, I hope you recover well from your recent illness.

[Michael Jeans]

It would be impossible for me to choose a favorite Lightfoot song, they are all excellent. I will say that Gordon has been a huge inspiration in my music and I wish he could go on forever. If you see this Gordon, I hope you recover well from your recent illness.

[dc]

I love Gordon's work my favorites are summer side of life and triangle as well as pretty much everything gord has recorded. My selections speak to his vast range.

[dc]

I love Gordon's work my favorites are summer side of life and triangle as well as pretty much everything gord has recorded. My selections speak to his vast range.

[Savona]

I agree with most everyone else; it is hard to pick just one fav..... Gord's songs remind me so much of the much beloved poets of the Romantic era (Keats, Wordsworth, Blake); nature and human nature infused with so much passon. But if I have to narrow it down, my three top picks have to be:

Wherefore and the Why - what an upbeat, uplifting, inspiring song!

Circle of Steel - makes me want to cry; Gord sees what other people try to ignore.

Song for a Winters Night - I guess tops my list. This song, like so many of his others is heartfelt, almost wistfully sang... an etherial and hauntingly beautiful song, perhaps paralleling life, coupled with Gord's melodic voice put me right over the top!

[Savona]

I agree with most everyone else; it is hard to pick just one fav..... Gord's songs remind me so much of the much beloved poets of the Romantic era (Keats, Wordsworth, Blake); nature and human nature infused with so much passon. But if I have to narrow it down, my three top picks have to be:

Wherefore and the Why - what an upbeat, uplifting, inspiring song!

Circle of Steel - makes me want to cry; Gord sees what other people try to ignore.

Song for a Winters Night - I guess tops my list. This song, like so many of his others is heartfelt, almost wistfully sang... an etherial and hauntingly beautiful song, perhaps paralleling life, coupled with Gord's melodic voice put me right over the top!

[Leonardo Rossi]

quote:Originally posted by Danny:
My favourite Gl song is the Circle is Small.May be an odd choice but there's just something about that song. A close second would be Circle of Steel from the Sundown LP.

Woha ho! Finally someone else mentioning "The Circle Is Small" as their favorite. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif Bravo Danny!

Since i first posted on this forum I have had the chance to listen to some more songs from Gordon's back catalogue and some cover versions too. Amongst the latter I have to say I have fallen in love with Ann Murray's version of "Cotton Jenny". An odd thing happened indeed: I didn't know who wrote it, until I grew so pleasantly obsessed by it I had to go and find out. Soon as I learned it was written by Lightfoot it all fell into place, so to speak.

GL has a very unique style, and in his upbeat songs he can be nothing short of exhilarating. It's not simply a question of what he sings about, or of the words he chooses, but of the music he sets these words to. Sometimes, as in "Circle", you get this contrasting feeling - a downbeat lyric and an uplifting melody, which in itself is a bold statement, I believe - and some other times the feelings expressed in the words are mirrored by the melody in such a pure, unadulterated way that it puts a big grin on your face.

Whenever I hear "The Circle Is Small" it's as if I saw a movie, one where you start laughing out loud just as you were about to break down.

[Leonardo Rossi]

quote:Originally posted by Danny:
My favourite Gl song is the Circle is Small.May be an odd choice but there's just something about that song. A close second would be Circle of Steel from the Sundown LP.

Woha ho! Finally someone else mentioning "The Circle Is Small" as their favorite. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif Bravo Danny!

Since i first posted on this forum I have had the chance to listen to some more songs from Gordon's back catalogue and some cover versions too. Amongst the latter I have to say I have fallen in love with Ann Murray's version of "Cotton Jenny". An odd thing happened indeed: I didn't know who wrote it, until I grew so pleasantly obsessed by it I had to go and find out. Soon as I learned it was written by Lightfoot it all fell into place, so to speak.

GL has a very unique style, and in his upbeat songs he can be nothing short of exhilarating. It's not simply a question of what he sings about, or of the words he chooses, but of the music he sets these words to. Sometimes, as in "Circle", you get this contrasting feeling - a downbeat lyric and an uplifting melody, which in itself is a bold statement, I believe - and some other times the feelings expressed in the words are mirrored by the melody in such a pure, unadulterated way that it puts a big grin on your face.

Whenever I hear "The Circle Is Small" it's as if I saw a movie, one where you start laughing out loud just as you were about to break down.

[McDAN]

quote:Originally posted by ordinaryman:
i have so many favourite gl songs. right now, i'd have to say 'looking at the rain'. evocative, and i love the string section!

YES, 'LATR' IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES, AND A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR NICK DECARO, WHO ARRAINGED THE STRINGS...

[McDAN]

quote:Originally posted by ordinaryman:
i have so many favourite gl songs. right now, i'd have to say 'looking at the rain'. evocative, and i love the string section!

YES, 'LATR' IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES, AND A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR NICK DECARO, WHO ARRAINGED THE STRINGS...

[QortTore]

In my inept effort to post a reply to this topic, I inadvertantly established a new topic of my own. I hope I got it right this time. My favorite: On the High Seas, from Dream Street Rose. You can find my reasons under my name, elsewhere on this site.
Alan

[Alan]

In my inept effort to post a reply to this topic, I inadvertantly established a new topic of my own. I hope I got it right this time. My favorite: On the High Seas, from Dream Street Rose. You can find my reasons under my name, elsewhere on this site.
Alan

[toby]

Is There Anyone Home is my favorite. Anyone know the background of the song??

[toby]

Is There Anyone Home is my favorite. Anyone know the background of the song??

[jg005@aol]

One of the best songs Gordon Lightfoot wrote was Protocol. The other one is 10 Degrees and Getting Colder. Cabaret is another good one. Suzanna, The Way I feel, Sit Down Young Stranger, and Bitter Green. I pick them because they come to my memory first because they are very unique Gordon style.

[jg005@aol]

One of the best songs Gordon Lightfoot wrote was Protocol. The other one is 10 Degrees and Getting Colder. Cabaret is another good one. Suzanna, The Way I feel, Sit Down Young Stranger, and Bitter Green. I pick them because they come to my memory first because they are very unique Gordon style.

[Donaldfluffy]

Gordon, I hope that you actually read some of this stuff. I can't tell you how your music has been instrumental in my life.

It was your music that helped a ghetto kid from Michigan get through some of the worst times any kid could imagine. When everyone else was listening to funk, your words touched me and made me dream of a different world...a world of fantasy and oceans.

I took your music as a challenge to grow. Because of your music, this ghetto kid went to the university of Michigan and from there to law school. Beyond that, I listened to you every night for 8 years of college, and found the inspiration to go on. I know that it sounds silly, but you helped me get into my dream school-Harvard. And every night I studied while listening to you. I graduated with highest honors.

I now own my own law firm, and I now raise my children on your expressions. You are more than a msician. You are a muse.

My favorite song of yours, among so very very very many, is " If you need me". The words in this simple song are soft and inspirational. I have a wife that I been with and have loved for 23 years, since the first moment I ever laid eyes on her while i high school. This song says what it is for a man to love a woman. And more, it says what he needs from her in order to grow as a man, to develop, to unleash everything within himself...with her as his muse. This song is deep. I wonder who she was who inspired you to compose this song. My My, how she cut into you so seriously.

As I listen to it, as I have since it was first released those many years ago, I still wonder, what woman placed such a dagger in your heart forcing you to compose such sincere, simple and deep lyrics. This is not an "A" side song, but it has "A-plus" inspiration.

Thank you for your gift of song and dreams to us the lowly listener. I have grown up these 40 years on you. As a black male, I can truly say you touch, and reach, and impact in ways that ghetto boys like me who with the inspiration of your songs, have gone on to become the dreams and goals that your words helped to create.

[Donaldfluffy]

Gordon, I hope that you actually read some of this stuff. I can't tell you how your music has been instrumental in my life.

It was your music that helped a ghetto kid from Michigan get through some of the worst times any kid could imagine. When everyone else was listening to funk, your words touched me and made me dream of a different world...a world of fantasy and oceans.

I took your music as a challenge to grow. Because of your music, this ghetto kid went to the university of Michigan and from there to law school. Beyond that, I listened to you every night for 8 years of college, and found the inspiration to go on. I know that it sounds silly, but you helped me get into my dream school-Harvard. And every night I studied while listening to you. I graduated with highest honors.

I now own my own law firm, and I now raise my children on your expressions. You are more than a msician. You are a muse.

My favorite song of yours, among so very very very many, is " If you need me". The words in this simple song are soft and inspirational. I have a wife that I been with and have loved for 23 years, since the first moment I ever laid eyes on her while i high school. This song says what it is for a man to love a woman. And more, it says what he needs from her in order to grow as a man, to develop, to unleash everything within himself...with her as his muse. This song is deep. I wonder who she was who inspired you to compose this song. My My, how she cut into you so seriously.

As I listen to it, as I have since it was first released those many years ago, I still wonder, what woman placed such a dagger in your heart forcing you to compose such sincere, simple and deep lyrics. This is not an "A" side song, but it has "A-plus" inspiration.

Thank you for your gift of song and dreams to us the lowly listener. I have grown up these 40 years on you. As a black male, I can truly say you touch, and reach, and impact in ways that ghetto boys like me who with the inspiration of your songs, have gone on to become the dreams and goals that your words helped to create.

[char]

Donaldduffy,
you can send your beautiful post to Gord at:
Gordon Lightfoot
1365 Yonge St. #207
Toronto, Ontario
M4T 2P7
Gord doesn't go on-line but he's aware of all of us out here in cyber-space. He calls us "The Net People"

Your story is indeed a wonderful tribute to Lightfoot but I'm sure you had an awful lot to do with your personal and professional success.! Thanks for sharing your story. Drop in more often!
Char
moderator

[Steve DeRosa]

Donaldfluffy...What a beautiful post! Thanks for giving me the pleasure of reading it.

[Oma]

Donaldfluffy...What a beautiful post! Thanks for giving me the pleasure of reading it.

[Wesley from Georgia]

I guess I'm lost in the some of the more obscure cuts, along with those mentioned above, I love anything with a "haunting" cold melody that makes you draw the collar of your coat up a little.
I'm particularly fond of Shadows, The Lost Children (What an always relevant and heart-wrenching song), Does Your Mother Know?, Restless, Anything For Love, and Yarmouth Castle.
I am so impressed with GL's grasp of poetry, I mean, "What a poet!" Not much I don't like...I love anything from the Sunday Concert album, Back Here on Earth and the Sundown album.
I love his lighthearted songs such as Wild Strawberries and The Pony Man to the ballads such as Ghosts of Cape Horn and Lookin at the Rain. I love to play and sing his stuff, Lord knows I don't do it justice. His music sure is a fun part of life and there's never been a better venue in which to enjoy a GL concert than the Tivoli Theater, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 6th row right center.

[Wesley from Georgia]

I guess I'm lost in the some of the more obscure cuts, along with those mentioned above, I love anything with a "haunting" cold melody that makes you draw the collar of your coat up a little.
I'm particularly fond of Shadows, The Lost Children (What an always relevant and heart-wrenching song), Does Your Mother Know?, Restless, Anything For Love, and Yarmouth Castle.
I am so impressed with GL's grasp of poetry, I mean, "What a poet!" Not much I don't like...I love anything from the Sunday Concert album, Back Here on Earth and the Sundown album.
I love his lighthearted songs such as Wild Strawberries and The Pony Man to the ballads such as Ghosts of Cape Horn and Lookin at the Rain. I love to play and sing his stuff, Lord knows I don't do it justice. His music sure is a fun part of life and there's never been a better venue in which to enjoy a GL concert than the Tivoli Theater, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 6th row right center.

[closetcanadian]

Being a less than gifted guitar player, I absolutely marvel at the musicianship on the ballad "Miguel". Hearing Red Shea's guitar fills and how the guitars play off each other in this song just makes me shake my head in admiration and amazement. To borrow the slogan of the PGA Tour, "These guys are good"!

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"be calm in the face of all common disgraces...and know what they're doin' it for..."

[Doug]

I've listened to Gord more years than I care to remember and in a host of fantastic songs it actually boils down to a very easy choice.

In the late 70s I had cause to spend a year at the far end of the Aleutians, a very cold, very isolated, very lonely place, with winter weather so bad you were restricted from going outside. So in a way I've answered the age old question of 'What would you take to a deserted island?' I took a turntable and a host of Gordon Lightfoot albums.

Anyway, the roughest part was leaving behind my family and my life literally became a version of 'Song for a Winter's Night.'

"I read again between the lines upon the page
The words of love you sent me
If I could know within my heart
That you were lonely too
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love
Upon this winter night with you"

The man is pure magic. Within a line he has gone from certain love to a bit of nagging doubt. Anyone who's ever been in that situation will readily identify how easy it is to cross that thin line and actually have both feelings at once.

Pure magic.

[Erik in Wyoming]

I have just recently gotten online and this is one of the first sites I found and after reading through all of the posts I'm amazed and gratified that there are so many people who love Gordon's music so well. I'm especially inspired by Donaldfluffy's post.
"The abuse that we must stand is often Heaven sent" -GL

As far as a favorite Lightfoot song is concerned I agree with most of you: there's just no such thing. When I was going to college at the University of Wyoming I used to make the 7 hour drive listening to nothing but Gordon Lightfoot and never hear the same song twice. And that's what's so amazing about his music. They're ALL good!

But I do have a favorite:
Bells of the Evening from the Cold on the Shoulder album.
To me it epitomizes everything we love about his music: the lyrics, the melody, the imagery, the voice.

Mr. Lightfoot, may you have a speedy and full recovery. May all the joy that you've given all of us over the years be returned to you.

[Erik in Wyoming]

I have just recently gotten online and this is one of the first sites I found and after reading through all of the posts I'm amazed and gratified that there are so many people who love Gordon's music so well. I'm especially inspired by Donaldfluffy's post.
"The abuse that we must stand is often Heaven sent" -GL

As far as a favorite Lightfoot song is concerned I agree with most of you: there's just no such thing. When I was going to college at the University of Wyoming I used to make the 7 hour drive listening to nothing but Gordon Lightfoot and never hear the same song twice. And that's what's so amazing about his music. They're ALL good!

But I do have a favorite:
Bells of the Evening from the Cold on the Shoulder album.
To me it epitomizes everything we love about his music: the lyrics, the melody, the imagery, the voice.

Mr. Lightfoot, may you have a speedy and full recovery. May all the joy that you've given all of us over the years be returned to you.

[jillhuggins@hotmail.com]

Talking in Your Sleep is my favorite song and has been stuck in my head since the early 70's. I never met anyone else who knew the song and never knew who the artist was. Yipee! Now I can finally go about finding it and owning it! I can die happy!

[jillhuggins@hotmail.com]

Talking in Your Sleep is my favorite song and has been stuck in my head since the early 70's. I never met anyone else who knew the song and never knew who the artist was. Yipee! Now I can finally go about finding it and owning it! I can die happy!

[Borderstone]

I'll make this simple. All GL songs but a very select few. I'm not saying I "hate" those few but they just don't seem (in my opinion) to match Gord's style. Some are the one's he didn't write himself like,"Pride Of Man". Some are the ones influenced by trying to sound modern or "hip". 1/2 of the "Endless Wire" lp is good the other 1/2 sounds like an unfortunate cross between Fleetwood Mac,The Eagles and Gary Wright. Lastly,some of the rock like songs on,"Salute" sound like they should have been done by .38 Special. I just prefer that Gordon either does Folk,Country or his easy-going brand of Jazzlike pop tunes. It's been Borderstone,outta here and A.B. ! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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Borderstone

[ckrause@nts-online.net]

"I read again between the lines upon each page the words of love you sent me..."
SONG FOR A WINTER'S NIGHT.
Curtis

[ckrause@nts-online.net]

"I read again between the lines upon each page the words of love you sent me..."
SONG FOR A WINTER'S NIGHT.
Curtis

[titan]

I like them all. I'm probably unable to pick a favorite. However, I do listen to The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald alot because we are going to the shipwreck museum in July and our cabin is on Whitefish Bay. That song gets me stoked for my vacation. I like all Gord music and a personal favorite song may change from day to day. If it's cold and rainy on a particular day, maybe Rainy Day People is my favorite song that day.

[titan]

I like them all. I'm probably unable to pick a favorite. However, I do listen to The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald alot because we are going to the shipwreck museum in July and our cabin is on Whitefish Bay. That song gets me stoked for my vacation. I like all Gord music and a personal favorite song may change from day to day. If it's cold and rainy on a particular day, maybe Rainy Day People is my favorite song that day.

[Mist O' The Morn']

Donaldfluffy sums it up the best - inspirational. So much poetry, and so much to listen to and oh so much to think about. Inspirational!

If you need me, is indeed, a wonderful tune. I'm not supposed to care, same old obsession, ordinary man, shadows, ribbon of darkness, song for a winter's night, ode to big blue, affair on eight avenue, bells of the evening, can't depend on love, if children had wings, home from the forest, if I could, in my fashion, it's worth believin', on the high seas, never too close, mother of a miner's child, second cup of coffee, sit down young stranger, watchman's gone, patriot's dream, your love's return, lazy mornin'. Oh, who am I kidding? I could go on with favorites for hours. Just say most, with very few exceptions.

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[walls]

Donaldfluffy sums it up the best - inspirational. So much poetry, and so much to listen to and oh so much to think about. Inspirational!

If you need me, is indeed, a wonderful tune. I'm not supposed to care, same old obsession, ordinary man, shadows, ribbon of darkness, song for a winter's night, ode to big blue, affair on eight avenue, bells of the evening, can't depend on love, if children had wings, home from the forest, if I could, in my fashion, it's worth believin', on the high seas, never too close, mother of a miner's child, second cup of coffee, sit down young stranger, watchman's gone, patriot's dream, your love's return, lazy mornin'. Oh, who am I kidding? I could go on with favorites for hours. Just say most, with very few exceptions.

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[triviapoet]

Like many of those who have posted, I grew up on the radio-friendly 70's songs like "Sundown" and "If You Could Read My Mind". My wife (she and I are in our late-20's) had more exposure to album material through her mother, but it was all from that same era. Once she got me exposed to songs like "Summer Side of Life" and "Circle of Steel", my list of favorites grew, but I hadn't found that transcendent song to serve as my "favorite" song.

That is until last year, when I found a double-CD set entitled "The United Artists Collection" that had four albums worth of material that I had largely not heard. For those few not familiar, GL re-recorded a few of the songs from this time ("Steel Rail Blues" and Canadian Railroad Trilogy" were probably my favorites that appeared in this collection) in his later work. But I was exposed to great songs like "Boss Man", "Marie Christine", "The Gypsy" and "Black Day in July". For all of that, none of those is my favorite, either.

I gotta go with one I haven't seen mentioned much, that being "The Way I Feel" (Version 2, the double-tracked vocal and percussion-laden track). Haunting, the rare kind of song I can listen to several times in a row. One of my favorite songs ever.

To me, GL is one in a trio of Anglo-folk artists who stand at the pinnacle of their craft, each of whom represents the 60s-70s time differently, but equally well. For America, of course, we have Bob Dylan. Canada gave us GL. England's best, in my opinion, is Nick Drake. Keep your ears and your mind open, and see you around the listening bars of your local record store.

Chris

[triviapoet]

Like many of those who have posted, I grew up on the radio-friendly 70's songs like "Sundown" and "If You Could Read My Mind". My wife (she and I are in our late-20's) had more exposure to album material through her mother, but it was all from that same era. Once she got me exposed to songs like "Summer Side of Life" and "Circle of Steel", my list of favorites grew, but I hadn't found that transcendent song to serve as my "favorite" song.

That is until last year, when I found a double-CD set entitled "The United Artists Collection" that had four albums worth of material that I had largely not heard. For those few not familiar, GL re-recorded a few of the songs from this time ("Steel Rail Blues" and Canadian Railroad Trilogy" were probably my favorites that appeared in this collection) in his later work. But I was exposed to great songs like "Boss Man", "Marie Christine", "The Gypsy" and "Black Day in July". For all of that, none of those is my favorite, either.

I gotta go with one I haven't seen mentioned much, that being "The Way I Feel" (Version 2, the double-tracked vocal and percussion-laden track). Haunting, the rare kind of song I can listen to several times in a row. One of my favorite songs ever.

To me, GL is one in a trio of Anglo-folk artists who stand at the pinnacle of their craft, each of whom represents the 60s-70s time differently, but equally well. For America, of course, we have Bob Dylan. Canada gave us GL. England's best, in my opinion, is Nick Drake. Keep your ears and your mind open, and see you around the listening bars of your local record store.

Chris

[Karlos2x2l]

This is my first visit to the site. I'm having a wonderful time listening to Gord on my DVD while I am reading everyone's opinions and GL stories. Let me add my 2 cents...

I began to listen to Gord in '71 when my barracks-mate pulled out his stereo and an album that was entitled "Sit Down Young Stranger". [It was re-released later as "If You Could Read My Mind".] My buddy Duke had several earlier albums that he shared while we sat around sipping beverages to pass the time during barracks life. We stumbled upon Sunday Concert on day in the PX and I then discovered my favorite song - Ballad of the Yarmouth Castle.

The most telling thing of that recording was the live audience's reaction. The silence during his performance and for a split second at the song's end....they were stunned. It was then that I realized how Gordon can weave the emotions of life around the intricate words of a story and apply an appropriate melody that creates a tapestry worthy of the Louvre....
"Oh, Lord!" she groans "I'm burning!
Let someone understand!"
But her silent plea is wasted
In the playing of the band...
and a voice says "Shut up and deal! I'm losing....."
You could close your eyes and see and hear everything!

Did She Mention My Name was a favorite while I was in the service, as was Early Morning Rain. CRT is without equal to anything other than GL's own music, and Christian Island talks to everyone's personal place of peace.

The most moving experience I ever had at a concert was during one of Gord's appearances at Blossom Music Center near Cleveland. BMC is an outdoor theater that sits in a hollow between a couple of hills. It's very common for people to sit on blankets on the sides of the hills to enjoy the shows. My wife and I were enjoying the concert as the sun was setting on a late August evening. The low lying area often gets foggy, and it began to do so this evening just as Gord began the opening strains of "Fitz". It was an amazing and eerie feeling to be sitting there as the fog rolled in, listening....
"when she left fully loaded for Cleveland...." I still get the chills.

[Karlos2x2l]

This is my first visit to the site. I'm having a wonderful time listening to Gord on my DVD while I am reading everyone's opinions and GL stories. Let me add my 2 cents...

I began to listen to Gord in '71 when my barracks-mate pulled out his stereo and an album that was entitled "Sit Down Young Stranger". [It was re-released later as "If You Could Read My Mind".] My buddy Duke had several earlier albums that he shared while we sat around sipping beverages to pass the time during barracks life. We stumbled upon Sunday Concert on day in the PX and I then discovered my favorite song - Ballad of the Yarmouth Castle.

The most telling thing of that recording was the live audience's reaction. The silence during his performance and for a split second at the song's end....they were stunned. It was then that I realized how Gordon can weave the emotions of life around the intricate words of a story and apply an appropriate melody that creates a tapestry worthy of the Louvre....
"Oh, Lord!" she groans "I'm burning!
Let someone understand!"
But her silent plea is wasted
In the playing of the band...
and a voice says "Shut up and deal! I'm losing....."
You could close your eyes and see and hear everything!

Did She Mention My Name was a favorite while I was in the service, as was Early Morning Rain. CRT is without equal to anything other than GL's own music, and Christian Island talks to everyone's personal place of peace.

The most moving experience I ever had at a concert was during one of Gord's appearances at Blossom Music Center near Cleveland. BMC is an outdoor theater that sits in a hollow between a couple of hills. It's very common for people to sit on blankets on the sides of the hills to enjoy the shows. My wife and I were enjoying the concert as the sun was setting on a late August evening. The low lying area often gets foggy, and it began to do so this evening just as Gord began the opening strains of "Fitz". It was an amazing and eerie feeling to be sitting there as the fog rolled in, listening....
"when she left fully loaded for Cleveland...." I still get the chills.

[clawcrawler]

quote:Originally posted by Jennifer:
My favorite GL song is
Seven Island Suite.
He really hits the heart of matters
there.
Could listen to it over & over.

It is one of my favorite songs also. I like the different movements and the imagery. It shows his creativity at it's best.

[GL Fan for 30+years]

quote:Originally posted by Jennifer:
My favorite GL song is
Seven Island Suite.
He really hits the heart of matters
there.
Could listen to it over & over.

It is one of my favorite songs also. I like the different movements and the imagery. It shows his creativity at it's best.

[DMD3]

There's a lot of GL songs that I like, but my favorite will probably always be
"The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald."

Coming in a close 2nd is ShadowsII (Gords Gold Volume. II version).

[DMD3]

There's a lot of GL songs that I like, but my favorite will probably always be
"The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald."

Coming in a close 2nd is ShadowsII (Gords Gold Volume. II version).

[Borderstone]

Well I've been on here awhile now and I just went back and looked at all these posts and of course I read my own. Safe now to say that my opinion and answer to this question has altered. I have realized after listening to my collection for awhile,that I prefer both versions of "The Pony Man" equally. In fact they are so similar,when I listened to the newer longer version I almost didn't realize that it was longer. The reasons are that the line about midnight on the meadows reminds me of my backyard back in PA which was mostly like a meadow. Also when it talks about the midnight sky and the moon it reminds me of how my hometown was small and had no really large buldings or bright lights to block the view of the moon & stars. When the moon was full,there were seemingly 1 billion stars out there. Finally,it just reminds me of my own childhood and how simple it was. Not just living in a small town but being a kid there also. This has been Borderstone,getting misty eyed while Alberta Bound. (Or maybe Corry,PA) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[hercules]

Toss up.. Pussy Willows Catails because of the imagery... Beautiful because i wrote down the lyrics and left them on the windshield of a girl.. A girl who would become my wife. That was 25 years ago.

Still Married.

[hercules]

Toss up.. Pussy Willows Catails because of the imagery... Beautiful because i wrote down the lyrics and left them on the windshield of a girl.. A girl who would become my wife. That was 25 years ago.

Still Married.

[Asydaystese]

Depending on my mood or the season, my favorite GL song usually changes frequently; however, if I had to narrow it down to one, it would have to be "If You Could Read My Mind." I feel this is the best song ever written. I have yet to hear any music artist or group sing a song that captures my soul like this one does. I will never forget the time when I was mature enough to understand what the song meant. I was probably 14, and I had just been dumped by this girl I was completely in love with (I probably wasn't in love with her, but I was young, naive and a dreamer, and at the time, she was my whole world). My mother had picked me up at school; on the way home, the song was played on the radio. I had heard it many times before, but I had never really payed attention to the lyrics. Right then, I experienced this intense emotional release while the song was being played; I was hanging on to every word. After the song was over, I noticed my mother looking strangely at me, with concern. I finally realized that I had been crying, though never feeling or noticing it. It was a confusing moment for me because I did not feel sad, so I didn't understand why I had cried. Only later did I comprehend that I discovered the true meaning of music.

[Izzy]

Depending on my mood or the season, my favorite GL song usually changes frequently; however, if I had to narrow it down to one, it would have to be "If You Could Read My Mind." I feel this is the best song ever written. I have yet to hear any music artist or group sing a song that captures my soul like this one does. I will never forget the time when I was mature enough to understand what the song meant. I was probably 14, and I had just been dumped by this girl I was completely in love with (I probably wasn't in love with her, but I was young, naive and a dreamer, and at the time, she was my whole world). My mother had picked me up at school; on the way home, the song was played on the radio. I had heard it many times before, but I had never really payed attention to the lyrics. Right then, I experienced this intense emotional release while the song was being played; I was hanging on to every word. After the song was over, I noticed my mother looking strangely at me, with concern. I finally realized that I had been crying, though never feeling or noticing it. It was a confusing moment for me because I did not feel sad, so I didn't understand why I had cried. Only later did I comprehend that I discovered the true meaning of music.

[DMD3]

Actually, right now my favorite would either have to be East of Midnight or Someone To Believe in because I'm going thru a crush on a girl who I think after all this time does not like me. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/frown.gif

(Believe it or not, I'm 15 years old.)
Who says a teen can't like classical music? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

[DMD3]

Actually, right now my favorite would either have to be East of Midnight or Someone To Believe in because I'm going thru a crush on a girl who I think after all this time does not like me. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/frown.gif

(Believe it or not, I'm 15 years old.)
Who says a teen can't like classical music? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

[BILLW]

DMD3,

Hang in there dude, everyone was 15 once and we can all relate.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[TheWatchman]

That's right Bill. I have some stories of my own. Some real doozies too! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif All it takes is a pretty face and a smile to put things into perspective. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[twelve]

Hello! It's very hard not to say "Wreck" of course, i mean, it's his masterpiece, his 'magnum opus', but i don't think "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" is far behind. And they are both such important songs historically. Once, at a show, Gord said that his mother's favorite of his was "The House You Live In". I love it, to, and for some reason that story sticks with me. Thought it would be cool to add that to the thread. Like a lot of you, I thought I was the last obsessed Gord fan. I got goosebumps at least 3 times while reading through all the posts. I was so blown away that some folks shared my exact feelings about certain lines and songs. In particular, to Young Stranger, I too get the same hard-to-describe feeling when i hear the line, 'I wonder how the old folks are tonight'. So weird. "Old Dan's Records" gives me a bit of that same feeling. Also, YS, I agree that "Steel Rail Blues" is among his best. But i almost lost it when i read a posting by Hannah, who accurately described my feelings for CRT, right down to the tempo of the music simulating a train, and my father's model railroading! Blew me away. I guess i should not be so suprised that others have been equally intoxicated by him. I also can remember hearing IYCRMM on the radio in the seventies and thinking, even as a child, that it was one of the best songs ever written. You know, the coolest thing I can imagine is sitting around a campfire with all of you singing our favorites. Actually, if anyone lives in NYC, try to stop in at The Back Fence in the Village (155 Bleecker St) on Saturday, May 31, 2003. I'm a singer/guitarist (12 string!) and would love to honor all of your Gord requests if i know 'em. (I love to do Wreck, CRT, Beautiful, Steel Rail Blues, etc.) as well as many other assorted hits my the likes of Bread, America, etc. It's a 3-hour show, from 6:30-9:30 pm. I would love to make a "Gord connection" with any fellow fan. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif If you can't make that one, they have a web site and I can usually be found on there. God Bless!

[twelve]

Hello! It's very hard not to say "Wreck" of course, i mean, it's his masterpiece, his 'magnum opus', but i don't think "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" is far behind. And they are both such important songs historically. Once, at a show, Gord said that his mother's favorite of his was "The House You Live In". I love it, to, and for some reason that story sticks with me. Thought it would be cool to add that to the thread. Like a lot of you, I thought I was the last obsessed Gord fan. I got goosebumps at least 3 times while reading through all the posts. I was so blown away that some folks shared my exact feelings about certain lines and songs. In particular, to Young Stranger, I too get the same hard-to-describe feeling when i hear the line, 'I wonder how the old folks are tonight'. So weird. "Old Dan's Records" gives me a bit of that same feeling. Also, YS, I agree that "Steel Rail Blues" is among his best. But i almost lost it when i read a posting by Hannah, who accurately described my feelings for CRT, right down to the tempo of the music simulating a train, and my father's model railroading! Blew me away. I guess i should not be so suprised that others have been equally intoxicated by him. I also can remember hearing IYCRMM on the radio in the seventies and thinking, even as a child, that it was one of the best songs ever written. You know, the coolest thing I can imagine is sitting around a campfire with all of you singing our favorites. Actually, if anyone lives in NYC, try to stop in at The Back Fence in the Village (155 Bleecker St) on Saturday, May 31, 2003. I'm a singer/guitarist (12 string!) and would love to honor all of your Gord requests if i know 'em. (I love to do Wreck, CRT, Beautiful, Steel Rail Blues, etc.) as well as many other assorted hits my the likes of Bread, America, etc. It's a 3-hour show, from 6:30-9:30 pm. I would love to make a "Gord connection" with any fellow fan. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif If you can't make that one, they have a web site and I can usually be found on there. God Bless!

[twelve]

whoops, sorry- if you look for me on the Back Fence schedule, please look for Chris Lynn. Cheers! ;D

[twelve]

whoops, sorry- if you look for me on the Back Fence schedule, please look for Chris Lynn. Cheers! ;D

[DMD3]

Once again, I'm changing my mind. I'm burnt out on "East of Midnight" and "Someone to Believe In"(Don't you just HATE it when that happens?) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/mad.gif So I'm going on a hiatus from listening to those 2. Then maybe they'll sound really good the next time I listen to them. But anyway now "Shadows" from GGV2, "Summer Side of Life" and "Waiting for You" are now my 2nd placers.

[DMD3]

Once again, I'm changing my mind. I'm burnt out on "East of Midnight" and "Someone to Believe In"(Don't you just HATE it when that happens?) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/mad.gif So I'm going on a hiatus from listening to those 2. Then maybe they'll sound really good the next time I listen to them. But anyway now "Shadows" from GGV2, "Summer Side of Life" and "Waiting for You" are now my 2nd placers.

[.]

are those your "love" songs?

[.]

are those your "love" songs?

[DMD3]

You better not be making fun of me or else http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif


This has bin and will again be DMD3. I'm hungry and I get out for lunch at 11:25. I better log off now!

[DMD3]

You better not be making fun of me or else http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif


This has bin and will again be DMD3. I'm hungry and I get out for lunch at 11:25. I better log off now!

[Borderstone]

DMD3:I've liked Classical since my pre-teens,so you are definetly not alone! I was one of few teens in the '80s that didn't conform to one form of musical taste. Which of course got me laughed at. Then again,I've never really conformed to anything except being myself. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif Catch ya on the flipside of Sundown! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Luscombe 8E]

there was a time in this fair land when the railroad did not run and the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun
now that's a great song

[Luscombe 8E]

there was a time in this fair land when the railroad did not run and the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun
now that's a great song

[DMD3]

Almost out of time here.
you've named yourself after an airplane.

[DMD3]

Almost out of time here.
you've named yourself after an airplane.

[davidg]

quote:Originally posted by twelve:
Actually, if anyone lives in NYC, try to stop in at The Back Fence in the Village (155 Bleecker St) on Saturday, May 31, 2003. Sweet! I'm there.

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[leojbramble]

quote:Originally posted by twelve:
Actually, if anyone lives in NYC, try to stop in at The Back Fence in the Village (155 Bleecker St) on Saturday, May 31, 2003. Sweet! I'm there.

[This message has been edited by leojbramble (edited May 09, 2003).]

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[Borderstone]

O.K.-here goes! Lightfoot-Steel Rail Blues// 2nd LP-Home From The Forest//DSMMN?-Moutains and Maryann//B.H.O.E.-Affair On 8th Ave.//Sunday Concert-In A Windowpane//SDYS(or)IYCRMM-Both title tracks and Pony Man//SSOL-Cotton Jenny and title track//D.Q.-Beautiful and title track//O.D's.R.-Lazy Mornin' & It's Worth Beleivin'//Sundown-Title track,Carefree Highway & 7 Island Suite//C.O.T.S.-Title track & The Soul Is The Rock//S.D.-Title track,Never Too Close,& "Wreck"// All of Gord's Gold //Endless Wire-Title track,The Circle Is Small,If Children Had Wings//D.S.R.-Make Way For The Lady,The Auctioneer,Hey You,Sea Of Tranquility,Ghosts Of Cape Horn (maybe more)//All Of Shadows LP but especially "Triangle"&"Baby Step Back"//Salute-Romance,Title track,Knotty Pine//E.O.M-Anything For Love,Morning Glory,Title Track,A Passing Ship & A Lesson In Love//GG2-If It Should Please You and the new version of The Pony Man//Waiting For You-Restless,Drink Yer Glasses Empty,Wild Strawberries,Title Track (there's others but I can't think of them right now)//APPT-Much to My Surprise,Drifters,Title Track,Red Velvet & My Little Love // Songbook (unreleased tracks)-You'll Still be Needing Me,Always On The Bright Side and Why Should I Feel Blue? O-Kay! All done! Ya outta breath from reading this yet? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif I'm out of energy just from thinking and typing! ...and now,I'm outta here and I'll catch ya on the flipside of Sundown! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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[Borderstone]

Now I remember the other favorite from A Painter Passing Through! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif It was,"My Little Love!" I also remembered the title track of Dream Street Rose and "Nous Vivons Ensemble" as well as,"Same Old Loverman" and "That Same Old Obsession". By the way folks,if you forgot any,please post them. I'd like to see this topic actually hit 400 posts! It's already a record setter for this website but an even 400 would be cool! REAL posts,not just anything. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif It's been me,my time's up and I'll catch ya on the flipside of Sundown! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

[p]

I like,If you could read my mind and Canaydian RR Trilogy. I also like Carefree high way and If children had wings. Then there's Sundown for sure & Wreck of the edemund fitsgerhald. Sorry,I am still learning bigger words than I'm used to,my spelling used to be much worse. I'm also working on capitals. I go to night school. More later. Bye,now.

[p]

I like,If you could read my mind and Canaydian RR Trilogy. I also like Carefree high way and If children had wings. Then there's Sundown for sure & Wreck of the edemund fitsgerhald. Sorry,I am still learning bigger words than I'm used to,my spelling used to be much worse. I'm also working on capitals. I go to night school. More later. Bye,now.

[violet Blue Horse]

Ask me that question today and the answer is "Ode to Big Blue". I haven't listened to that one in literally years, but it came immediately to mind today when I read a headline that said "Only 10% of Big Ocean Fish Left". They were talking about true fish, not mammals, but the last verse popped to mind none the less.



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Born once - Got it right the first time. )O(

[violet Blue Horse]

Ask me that question today and the answer is "Ode to Big Blue". I haven't listened to that one in literally years, but it came immediately to mind today when I read a headline that said "Only 10% of Big Ocean Fish Left". They were talking about true fish, not mammals, but the last verse popped to mind none the less.



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Born once - Got it right the first time. )O(

[malspapa]

"is there someone i can believe in, somewhere i can hide"
"is there someone i can relate to, who will break the ice for me"

"ah the livin ain't easy"
"she dont know how it hurts"

[?Gordon footLight?]

"is there someone i can believe in, somewhere i can hide"
"is there someone i can relate to, who will break the ice for me"

"ah the livin ain't easy"
"she dont know how it hurts"

[Edna Clouds]

There are so many. I bought my first GL album after hearing "Rainy Day People" on the radio, 'way back when. That album, "Don Quixote" had great songs on it!

Don Quixote, and Protocol have to be my favorites, but Second Cup of Coffee, On Susan's Floor, Softly, Song for Winter's Night, and Beautiful are close seconds.


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Uncle Tom

[Tom_Nashville]

There are so many. I bought my first GL album after hearing "Rainy Day People" on the radio, 'way back when. That album, "Don Quixote" had great songs on it!

Don Quixote, and Protocol have to be my favorites, but Second Cup of Coffee, On Susan's Floor, Softly, Song for Winter's Night, and Beautiful are close seconds.


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Uncle Tom

[Borderstone]

One of the obvious favorites,"Rainy Day People" was playing over the satellite network 70's Songbook station at my work today! It's kind of like having someone working with me. Others played on there are also the obvious,"Sundown","Carefree Highway","If You Could Read My Mind" and not so obvious,"The Pony Man." It's been me Message 400!,I'll catch ya on the flipside of Sundown! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif (and now we know it takes 99 messages to fill a thread. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

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Borderstone

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[Borderstone]

UH-OH! Not only is DMD3 talking to himself,he's answering himself back too! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/eek.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/eek.gif Hi,DMD3! How are you today? Just fine DMD3! How's the kids? What are you talking about DMD3,I am a kid! Oh yeah,that's right DMD3,in fact,your me! Am not! Are too!

[dickhead]

The Pony Man

[dickhead]

The Pony Man

[Sam in OK]

As everyone else has said, it's really difficult to pick just one GL song. I've liked everything he's done for longer than I care to remember, but perhaps my 'favorite' would be the one that means the most to me.

While I love the music, I've found that it's the lyrics of a song that usually 'hook' me. That and the timing.

Just as Simon & Garfunkels "Sounds of Silence" came out I was suffering from a (Thankfully) temporary bout of deafness. GL's "Don Quixote" came out in the 70's while I was in the Army and the line "See the Soldier with his gun who must be dead to be admired" has stayed with me ever since.

I'm just thankful that the world has had a wordsmith of GL's caliber and that I was lucky enough to go along for the ride!

[Sam in OK]

As everyone else has said, it's really difficult to pick just one GL song. I've liked everything he's done for longer than I care to remember, but perhaps my 'favorite' would be the one that means the most to me.

While I love the music, I've found that it's the lyrics of a song that usually 'hook' me. That and the timing.

Just as Simon & Garfunkels "Sounds of Silence" came out I was suffering from a (Thankfully) temporary bout of deafness. GL's "Don Quixote" came out in the 70's while I was in the Army and the line "See the Soldier with his gun who must be dead to be admired" has stayed with me ever since.

I'm just thankful that the world has had a wordsmith of GL's caliber and that I was lucky enough to go along for the ride!

[iansndwnaol.com]

I was the lead guitarist for the group "Sundown" for 20 years. I just want to say than gordon Lightfoot was my inspiration for many years, I sung 90 of his songs, not very well but I enjoyed doing it. If you ever speak to him, would you tell him please. Ian Macleod [iansndwn@aol.com]

[iansndwnaol.com]

I was the lead guitarist for the group "Sundown" for 20 years. I just want to say than gordon Lightfoot was my inspiration for many years, I sung 90 of his songs, not very well but I enjoyed doing it. If you ever speak to him, would you tell him please. Ian Macleod [iansndwn@aol.com]

[twelve]

Hi Leo! I hope if you make it you will come and introduce yourself!
Regards,
Chris Lynn

[twelve]

Hi Leo! I hope if you make it you will come and introduce yourself!
Regards,
Chris Lynn

[carolinalulu]

Well, it's been mentioned a few times on this thread but hands down, my favorite song by GL is "The Patriot's Dream" off of Don Quixote. He paints a picture that has put my head in my hands on more than one occasion.

Another one of my favorites, also rarely mentioned here, is "On the High Seas" from Dream Street Rose. It seems like that entire album gets little notoriety but has some fantastic music on it.

Just my 2 cents. <G>

Patriot76

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The songs of the wars are as old as the hills...

[Patriot76]

Well, it's been mentioned a few times on this thread but hands down, my favorite song by GL is "The Patriot's Dream" off of Don Quixote. He paints a picture that has put my head in my hands on more than one occasion.

Another one of my favorites, also rarely mentioned here, is "On the High Seas" from Dream Street Rose. It seems like that entire album gets little notoriety but has some fantastic music on it.

Just my 2 cents. <G>

Patriot76

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The songs of the wars are as old as the hills...

[Gordon R. Smith]

Gordon Lightfoot's songs are all good ones.
They are great for roadtrips!!!
They kind of take you back to the Western Cowboy days....
I love "SUNDOWN" The songs are soothing and calming to the soul.

[Gordon R. Smith]

Gordon Lightfoot's songs are all good ones.
They are great for roadtrips!!!
They kind of take you back to the Western Cowboy days....
I love "SUNDOWN" The songs are soothing and calming to the soul.

[Carlos]

How about listing our favorite from each of the WB albums? Why not indeed?:

IYCRMM - It has to be the title track.
SSOL - Miguel (easy one, that!)
Don Quixote - Patriot's Dream
Old Dan's Record's - Title track again
Sundown - Somewhere USA
COTS - Rainbow Trout
Summertime Dream - The wreak - of course!
Endless Wire - Daylight Katy
DSR - Sea of Tranquility
(His weakest album I think..).
Shadows - 14 Carot Gold (I love this album!)
Salute - a tie between Romance & Biscuit City
(I love this whole album too!)
EOM - Stay Loose (or I'll tag along)
WFY - Three wat tie? - Restless, I'D Rather Press On, and Drink Yer Glasses Empty
APPT - Drifters, Much to My Surprise, and/or the title track.

Okay, I cheated, but...;)

[shustad]

How about listing our favorite from each of the WB albums? Why not indeed?:

IYCRMM - It has to be the title track.
SSOL - Miguel (easy one, that!)
Don Quixote - Patriot's Dream
Old Dan's Record's - Title track again
Sundown - Somewhere USA
COTS - Rainbow Trout
Summertime Dream - The wreak - of course!
Endless Wire - Daylight Katy
DSR - Sea of Tranquility
(His weakest album I think..).
Shadows - 14 Carot Gold (I love this album!)
Salute - a tie between Romance & Biscuit City
(I love this whole album too!)
EOM - Stay Loose (or I'll tag along)
WFY - Three wat tie? - Restless, I'D Rather Press On, and Drink Yer Glasses Empty
APPT - Drifters, Much to My Surprise, and/or the title track.

Okay, I cheated, but...;)

[Borderstone]

Shustad,I'm guessing you are kind of new here,so I'll be polite about my opinion of your abovee statement. Dream Street Rose,his weakest album? If you can give me specific details as to why,I might understand better. I and just about all of us on here,have always said it's one of his best and most under-appreciated works. I don't like to talk negative about his music but I say it's really a toss up between Endless Wire (not the whole LP but some of it) and GGII. Some of the songs on EW are good but most of it sounds like he's trying to fit in with the late 70s California sound of The Eagles & Fleetwood Mac. Gord's Gold 2 is simply filled with unecessary re-makes that pale to the originals,except for the longer version of The Pony Man. The older tracks he includes are the 2nd best thing about it. I advise you to go back and listen to "Rose" again a few times. It's been me,later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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Borderstone (An,"Avid Listner" of G.L.)

[KMartinC]

I love "Pride of Man;" and feel that its message is still relevant in today's society-- "Those who put their faith in fire, in fire their faith shall be repayed..."

I love the entire Sundown album, as well, esp. "Somewhere, USA" and, if I'm feeling silly, "High and Dry"

My favorite though, if I really really had to choose would be "It's Worth Believin.'"

[KMartinC]

I love "Pride of Man;" and feel that its message is still relevant in today's society-- "Those who put their faith in fire, in fire their faith shall be repayed..."

I love the entire Sundown album, as well, esp. "Somewhere, USA" and, if I'm feeling silly, "High and Dry"

My favorite though, if I really really had to choose would be "It's Worth Believin.'"

[n]

I like Old Dans Records. It has that country tune to it. I also like Alberta Bound.

[n]

I like Old Dans Records. It has that country tune to it. I also like Alberta Bound.

[THE EDMUND FITZ]

My favorite is The Edmund Fitzgarald. I have it downloaded on my computer somewhere.
I'm not what one would consider a true Lightfoot fan but I have the United Artists collection and the Endless Wire album.
My 2nd favorite is the Circle Is Small. I like both recordings very much, and I can't decide which I like better.

[THE EDMUND FITZ]

My favorite is The Edmund Fitzgarald. I have it downloaded on my computer somewhere.
I'm not what one would consider a true Lightfoot fan but I have the United Artists collection and the Endless Wire album.
My 2nd favorite is the Circle Is Small. I like both recordings very much, and I can't decide which I like better.

[Borderstone]

My new favorite is Rainbow Trout,even though I've had C.O.T.S. for 10 years now. I guess the CD I checked out of the library made it come to life again! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif Also,"Does Your Mother Know?" Kinda early 70s,Neil Diamond-like. Yes,that's a compliment! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/tongue.gif: Later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

[This message has been edited by Borderstone (edited September 29, 2003).]

[Auburn Annie]

quote:Originally posted by Borderstone:
My new favorite is Rainbow Trout,even though I've had C.O.T.S. for 10 years now. I guess the CD I checked out of the library made it come to life again! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif Also,"Does Your Mother Know?" Kinda early 70s,Neil Diamond-like. Yes,that's a compliment! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/tongue.gif: Later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

[This message has been edited by Borderstone (edited September 29, 2003).]


Actually "Does Your Mother Know" always sounded a bit like Glenn Yarborough (sp?) to me.

[Auburn Annie]

quote:Originally posted by Borderstone:
My new favorite is Rainbow Trout,even though I've had C.O.T.S. for 10 years now. I guess the CD I checked out of the library made it come to life again! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif Also,"Does Your Mother Know?" Kinda early 70s,Neil Diamond-like. Yes,that's a compliment! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/tongue.gif: Later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

[This message has been edited by Borderstone (edited September 29, 2003).]


Actually "Does Your Mother Know" always sounded a bit like Glenn Yarborough (sp?) to me.

[Brandon]

Shadows. Got it on right now. Man that is a great, sad, beautiful song. Like many of Gord's songs it's very well written and I think it's one of the best he's ever written. He has such an eloquence to his lyrics, of a kind I haven't found anywhere else. Like Pussywillows, Cat-Tails. His words are sensual and sexy and even when speaking of infidelity (Sundown and Circle is Small come to mind) he is never disrespectful or sleazy. Notice how he sings, 'slips around' instead of 'sleeps around' in Circle is Small. Sleeps is sleazy, plus it's not true because she's only sleeping with one other guy, but you can tell that he's angry in the song and maybe wants to imply that she's a no-good tramp, but he's also pleading that she stop, and lamenting that she won't and even if she were to, things would never be the same. Shadows and Circle is Small seem connected to me. They are kind of a before and after of the painful situation he must have endured. Speaking as someone who's been there, I strongly identify with these songs. Anyway, it changes from day to day, hour to hour. All the Lovely Ladies is quickly becoming a favorite, as is Seven Island Suite, a masterful work. Just got Songbook and I'm all about Gord right now. Original and perennial favorite, a forgotten song off If Could Read My Mind, called Saturday Clothes.

[Brandon]

Shadows. Got it on right now. Man that is a great, sad, beautiful song. Like many of Gord's songs it's very well written and I think it's one of the best he's ever written. He has such an eloquence to his lyrics, of a kind I haven't found anywhere else. Like Pussywillows, Cat-Tails. His words are sensual and sexy and even when speaking of infidelity (Sundown and Circle is Small come to mind) he is never disrespectful or sleazy. Notice how he sings, 'slips around' instead of 'sleeps around' in Circle is Small. Sleeps is sleazy, plus it's not true because she's only sleeping with one other guy, but you can tell that he's angry in the song and maybe wants to imply that she's a no-good tramp, but he's also pleading that she stop, and lamenting that she won't and even if she were to, things would never be the same. Shadows and Circle is Small seem connected to me. They are kind of a before and after of the painful situation he must have endured. Speaking as someone who's been there, I strongly identify with these songs. Anyway, it changes from day to day, hour to hour. All the Lovely Ladies is quickly becoming a favorite, as is Seven Island Suite, a masterful work. Just got Songbook and I'm all about Gord right now. Original and perennial favorite, a forgotten song off If Could Read My Mind, called Saturday Clothes.

[Borderstone]

Brandon,I know the song Saturday Clothes. In fact message poster DMD3 and I were discussing that very thing on another thread. Excellent and clever writing! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif Later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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Borderstone - AZ's answer to GL! (but what was the question?)

[Brandon]

My girlfriend's favorite now is, The Last Time I Saw Her Face. She says it starts off sounding like Sounds of Silence, and she always starts singing, Hello darkness my old friend. Does anybody else hear that?

I just picked up Shadows and I think it's really a fantastic album. I especially like All I'm After and In My Fashion. And Thank You For the Promises. Well, the whole album is great and I play the title track over and over again. When my girl and I drive, Shadows and Last Time I Saw... are pretty much the only songs we listen to. No matter how long the drive.

Borderstone, thanks for replying. You know there were so many songs included from Read My Mind on Songbook, I was just disappointed that Saturday Clothes wasn't one of them.

By the way, Affair on 8th Ave. is my new favorite because it just came on.

[Brandon]

My girlfriend's favorite now is, The Last Time I Saw Her Face. She says it starts off sounding like Sounds of Silence, and she always starts singing, Hello darkness my old friend. Does anybody else hear that?

I just picked up Shadows and I think it's really a fantastic album. I especially like All I'm After and In My Fashion. And Thank You For the Promises. Well, the whole album is great and I play the title track over and over again. When my girl and I drive, Shadows and Last Time I Saw... are pretty much the only songs we listen to. No matter how long the drive.

Borderstone, thanks for replying. You know there were so many songs included from Read My Mind on Songbook, I was just disappointed that Saturday Clothes wasn't one of them.

By the way, Affair on 8th Ave. is my new favorite because it just came on.

[TheCromulentChipster]

Lazy Mornin' has become my new favorite! Took time to make town and stock a pint or two of the most delicious brew. Keepin' up with the Joneses, hope no one telephones us.

I just love the, well, lazy feel of the song. I just feel like kicking back with the most delicious brew and listening to Gord all day long. I probably need professional help.

[Big Blue]

Lazy Mornin' has become my new favorite! Took time to make town and stock a pint or two of the most delicious brew. Keepin' up with the Joneses, hope no one telephones us.

I just love the, well, lazy feel of the song. I just feel like kicking back with the most delicious brew and listening to Gord all day long. I probably need professional help.

[DMD3]

You just might need pro. help if your really interested in what you said you were on you profile. Not Gordon Lightfoot but the other thing. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[DMD3]

You just might need pro. help if your really interested in what you said you were on you profile. Not Gordon Lightfoot but the other thing. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[j Martucci]

I am surprised about not seeing Canadian Railroad trilogy. This would be my favorite.Very visual and emotionally provocative. Janet

[j Martucci]

I am surprised about not seeing Canadian Railroad trilogy. This would be my favorite.Very visual and emotionally provocative. Janet

[DMD3]

I'm sure it's been mentioned. This topic has a lot of posts. You probably didn't go thru them all. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
(I think I've seen it somewhere but it's been awhile.

[This message has been edited by DMD3 (edited September 19, 2004).]

[DMD3]

I'm sure it's been mentioned. This topic has a lot of posts. You probably didn't go thru them all. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
(I think I've seen it somewhere but it's been awhile.

[This message has been edited by DMD3 (edited September 19, 2004).]

[Starbuck]

I just referenced one of my favorites in an essay on economics, I posted to Dennis Kucinch. It reminded me to look up Gordon's site & that's how I got here, from where I am in France.

The math lesson in the first few lines of "Too Late For Prayin' " still applies. I am a Cannabis scholar working for proper revaluation.

I sing to my cats and my herb garden everyday, for joy and healng. Gordon is my favorite one to try and keep up with. Man! what pipes, brother! Obviously coming from a great heart, a real life, a masterful artist.

Thanks Gordon & fans for much love and healing energy, reflecting back to y'all from ev'rywhere all th'time.

PvH
http://www.webspawner.com/users/projectpeace/
with links to other sites of photographic beauty and possible interest

Get in touch if you're ever headed this way!
http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[projectpeace]

I just referenced one of my favorites in an essay on economics, I posted to Dennis Kucinch. It reminded me to look up Gordon's site & that's how I got here, from where I am in France.

The math lesson in the first few lines of "Too Late For Prayin' " still applies. I am a Cannabis scholar working for proper revaluation.

I sing to my cats and my herb garden everyday, for joy and healng. Gordon is my favorite one to try and keep up with. Man! what pipes, brother! Obviously coming from a great heart, a real life, a masterful artist.

Thanks Gordon & fans for much love and healing energy, reflecting back to y'all from ev'rywhere all th'time.

PvH
http://www.webspawner.com/users/projectpeace/
with links to other sites of photographic beauty and possible interest

Get in touch if you're ever headed this way!
http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[Starbuck]

Don Quixote is a song I've sung walkin' down the road feelin' blue between activist gigs. "See the children of the Earth who wait to find a table there."

When I got invited to France, I was asked to buy my favorite CDs to fill the house with MY music. Gord's Gold, Sundown were all they had in stock, so my collection is incomplete.

There's advantages to everything, I guess, and what it means is that I have leaned all the words really well, which makes singing out loud fun and envigorating. I recommend it as a healing therapy for people to free themselves from inhibitions and promote deeper breathing.

If people are intrested in other healing techniques, self-empowering philosophies, guided meditations, etc. they are welcome to write me for info.

Thought for the day:

"We are all perfect in our imperfections."

for peace, health, enlightenment

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Paul von Hartmann
Project P.E.A.C.E.
Planet Ecology Advancing
Conscious Economics
http://
www.webspawner.com/
users/projectpeace/

http://
formalcomplaint.blogspot.c
om/

[projectpeace]

Don Quixote is a song I've sung walkin' down the road feelin' blue between activist gigs. "See the children of the Earth who wait to find a table there."

When I got invited to France, I was asked to buy my favorite CDs to fill the house with MY music. Gord's Gold, Sundown were all they had in stock, so my collection is incomplete.

There's advantages to everything, I guess, and what it means is that I have leaned all the words really well, which makes singing out loud fun and envigorating. I recommend it as a healing therapy for people to free themselves from inhibitions and promote deeper breathing.

If people are intrested in other healing techniques, self-empowering philosophies, guided meditations, etc. they are welcome to write me for info.

Thought for the day:

"We are all perfect in our imperfections."

for peace, health, enlightenment

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Paul von Hartmann
Project P.E.A.C.E.
Planet Ecology Advancing
Conscious Economics
http://
www.webspawner.com/
users/projectpeace/

http://
formalcomplaint.blogspot.c
om/

[n]

My favorite is Someone To Believe In. Had it been released 5 or 6 years earlier, it would've accurately described my life as a teenager going through love and breaking up and trying to find someone else.
My 2nd fav. is Boss Man. That's just about what my real boss is like. Listening to it keeps me from getting discouraged whenever he has been bi+ching about something. Of course, unlike in the song, I am well paid, but still not paid enough to be fussed at like I am.(My co-workers would agree with me). http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[n]

My favorite is Someone To Believe In. Had it been released 5 or 6 years earlier, it would've accurately described my life as a teenager going through love and breaking up and trying to find someone else.
My 2nd fav. is Boss Man. That's just about what my real boss is like. Listening to it keeps me from getting discouraged whenever he has been bi+ching about something. Of course, unlike in the song, I am well paid, but still not paid enough to be fussed at like I am.(My co-workers would agree with me). http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[MoontimeSlick]

My favorite song is The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzerald. My Mom loves GL. It brings back memories of my youth.

[MoontimeSlick]

My favorite song is The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzerald. My Mom loves GL. It brings back memories of my youth.

[jinni]

My favorite is Rich Mans Siritual. My Dad being born in 25 and myself in 66 GL is the only musical artist we can agree on. Dad is losing a battle to cancer. This song personifies his coming to grips with his future, and lets us know his next journey will be his final purest experience. PEACE

[rechs]

My favorite is Rich Mans Siritual. My Dad being born in 25 and myself in 66 GL is the only musical artist we can agree on. Dad is losing a battle to cancer. This song personifies his coming to grips with his future, and lets us know his next journey will be his final purest experience. PEACE

[Whocares]

The Fitz, definitely is my all-time favorite, I can remember hearing it in the middle of the night. When it ended I woke up and said "what was that!" then I looked it up in school but could not find any info as it had just happened the year before. That got me interested in GL and the Great Lakes.
I love all Gord's nautical songs--Yarmouth Castle, Marie Christine, Cape Horn, 7 Island Suite, and any of the story songs he does.
I can't listen to Last Time I Saw Her without crying at the end-incredible piece of poetry! On East of Midnight I love the intro to Let It Ride. He always has one cool intro in each album. Boathouse for example,
or Fading Away. I love Salute and Whispers of the North. The nature imagery in all his songs make them so much more interesting than
average love songs. Too many favorites to count but EFG(the Fitz) started it and is
the best. Also the only top 10 song ever
done about the Lakes.
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[superiorsings]

The Fitz, definitely is my all-time favorite, I can remember hearing it in the middle of the night. When it ended I woke up and said "what was that!" then I looked it up in school but could not find any info as it had just happened the year before. That got me interested in GL and the Great Lakes.
I love all Gord's nautical songs--Yarmouth Castle, Marie Christine, Cape Horn, 7 Island Suite, and any of the story songs he does.
I can't listen to Last Time I Saw Her without crying at the end-incredible piece of poetry! On East of Midnight I love the intro to Let It Ride. He always has one cool intro in each album. Boathouse for example,
or Fading Away. I love Salute and Whispers of the North. The nature imagery in all his songs make them so much more interesting than
average love songs. Too many favorites to count but EFG(the Fitz) started it and is
the best. Also the only top 10 song ever
done about the Lakes.

[RB]

Summer side of life( if thats the correct title)Love Love Love, this Canadian icons music, he doesnt get enough recognition.Once had tickets to a classic Roy Thomson hall show,(GL's annual venue), my son was sick, and before show,I called home , Babysitter said he coughed,being a new parent I was concerned,but he was fine. I "scalped" tickets at cost minutes before show started to two teens(I was pleased the younger generation was interested!)Got home and my son WAS fine.In honest retrospect,I regret missing Gord.Every year, I tell my wife We need to see GL. But things come up, Just like life, maybe he wont be missed until he's passed, and that would be a true shame.When he was ill recently, my heart dropped, not because I didnt see him in concert, but because it could be the lost of a true musical artist, as opposed to the formulated genre of music in todays market is prevailant.Gordie stay well,Your a maple in a (rare) Canadian Hurrican! My Your Lord Bless you,always a fan , in my Canadian heart your there. RB

[RB]

Summer side of life( if thats the correct title)Love Love Love, this Canadian icons music, he doesnt get enough recognition.Once had tickets to a classic Roy Thomson hall show,(GL's annual venue), my son was sick, and before show,I called home , Babysitter said he coughed,being a new parent I was concerned,but he was fine. I "scalped" tickets at cost minutes before show started to two teens(I was pleased the younger generation was interested!)Got home and my son WAS fine.In honest retrospect,I regret missing Gord.Every year, I tell my wife We need to see GL. But things come up, Just like life, maybe he wont be missed until he's passed, and that would be a true shame.When he was ill recently, my heart dropped, not because I didnt see him in concert, but because it could be the lost of a true musical artist, as opposed to the formulated genre of music in todays market is prevailant.Gordie stay well,Your a maple in a (rare) Canadian Hurrican! My Your Lord Bless you,always a fan , in my Canadian heart your there. RB

[Dean Van#@!*@#$$$$]

In my fashion is a wonderful classic.Listening to Gordy all of my life was a blessing from god!!!!!!!! He was my inspiration to be a lawn man!!Even though I wanted to be a mail man. He is truley talented in every way! he is my hero. All I want is a Coke in my hand a steak on my plate Gold Toe socks on my feet my she-man sweater on my body and Gordan on my left and Bob Dylan on my right!!!!!!!I love you gorday

[Dean Van#@!*@#$$$$]

In my fashion is a wonderful classic.Listening to Gordy all of my life was a blessing from god!!!!!!!! He was my inspiration to be a lawn man!!Even though I wanted to be a mail man. He is truley talented in every way! he is my hero. All I want is a Coke in my hand a steak on my plate Gold Toe socks on my feet my she-man sweater on my body and Gordan on my left and Bob Dylan on my right!!!!!!!I love you gorday

[Cathy]

quote:Originally posted by Dean Van#@!*@#$$$$:
In my fashion is a wonderful classic.Listening to Gordy all of my life was a blessing from god!!!!!!!! He was my inspiration to be a lawn man!!Even though I wanted to be a mail man. He is truley talented in every way! he is my hero. All I want is a Coke in my hand a steak on my plate Gold Toe socks on my feet my she-man sweater on my body and Gordan on my left and Bob Dylan on my right!!!!!!!I love you gorday


Very good. You spelled Bob right.

[robertscromwell]

For me it has to be-"I`m not sopposed to care",such a beautiful understated song,i`ve got all Gords stuff going back to the 60`s so much gold to choose from.One thing has always puzzled me, why no concert renditions of "Daylight Katy".

[robertscromwell]

For me it has to be-"I`m not sopposed to care",such a beautiful understated song,i`ve got all Gords stuff going back to the 60`s so much gold to choose from.One thing has always puzzled me, why no concert renditions of "Daylight Katy".

[Cathy]

quote:Originally posted by robertscromwell:
For me it has to be-"I`m not sopposed to care",such a beautiful understated song,i`ve got all Gords stuff going back to the 60`s so much gold to choose from.One thing has always puzzled me, why no concert renditions of "Daylight Katy".

I heard Gord mention Daylight Katy on a radio interview. He says there's too much orchestration and harmony to make it work in a live performance.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

[robertscromwell]

quote:Originally posted by Borderstone:
Shustad,I'm guessing you are kind of new here,so I'll be polite about my opinion of your abovee statement. Dream Street Rose,his weakest album? If you can give me specific details as to why,I might understand better. I and just about all of us on here,have always said it's one of his best and most under-appreciated works. I don't like to talk negative about his music but I say it's really a toss up between Endless Wire (not the whole LP but some of it) and GGII. Some of the songs on EW are good but most of it sounds like he's trying to fit in with the late 70s California sound of The Eagles & Fleetwood Mac. Gord's Gold 2 is simply filled with unecessary re-makes that pale to the originals,except for the longer version of The Pony Man. The older tracks he includes are the 2nd best thing about it. I advise you to go back and listen to "Rose" again a few times. It's been me,later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

[robertscromwell]

quote:Originally posted by Borderstone:
Shustad,I'm guessing you are kind of new here,so I'll be polite about my opinion of your abovee statement. Dream Street Rose,his weakest album? If you can give me specific details as to why,I might understand better. I and just about all of us on here,have always said it's one of his best and most under-appreciated works. I don't like to talk negative about his music but I say it's really a toss up between Endless Wire (not the whole LP but some of it) and GGII. Some of the songs on EW are good but most of it sounds like he's trying to fit in with the late 70s California sound of The Eagles & Fleetwood Mac. Gord's Gold 2 is simply filled with unecessary re-makes that pale to the originals,except for the longer version of The Pony Man. The older tracks he includes are the 2nd best thing about it. I advise you to go back and listen to "Rose" again a few times. It's been me,later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

[drvwisco51]

Gordon Lightfoot is a very complex charecter. Every song he wrote was so very deep a boert to say or a poem set to music. With a great deal of succses Gordon is the key to the future music buisness. I like many other loyal fans admire the way this one man was able to write the songs write the music arange the coragraraph edit and avertise at the same time. As you know he plays the giatar and sings with that strong voice that is a music must. If you could just remember that first big hit that climbed the charts it was like the birth of a whole new generation of music. Gordan hit it big when I was just a teen but boy do how I remember how I loved to hear him sing a fine tune . Awnsering the maine queston his a hard deed. What provoked this one man band to reach for the best posible limit to his ability. Gordan is a poiatienanist or in different words a real go getter. Believe it or not gordon is going on tour in the beggfing of 2005!!! You will see me in the front row of that concert. Hahahahahahahahahahhahahahaahahahahahahahah. Yeah he is my idal. He inspired me to go out there in the world and let the world take me on!!Yeah he is wonderful guy!!!!!!!

[drvwisco51]

Gordon Lightfoot is a very complex charecter. Every song he wrote was so very deep a boert to say or a poem set to music. With a great deal of succses Gordon is the key to the future music buisness. I like many other loyal fans admire the way this one man was able to write the songs write the music arange the coragraraph edit and avertise at the same time. As you know he plays the giatar and sings with that strong voice that is a music must. If you could just remember that first big hit that climbed the charts it was like the birth of a whole new generation of music. Gordan hit it big when I was just a teen but boy do how I remember how I loved to hear him sing a fine tune . Awnsering the maine queston his a hard deed. What provoked this one man band to reach for the best posible limit to his ability. Gordan is a poiatienanist or in different words a real go getter. Believe it or not gordon is going on tour in the beggfing of 2005!!! You will see me in the front row of that concert. Hahahahahahahahahahhahahahaahahahahahahahah. Yeah he is my idal. He inspired me to go out there in the world and let the world take me on!!Yeah he is wonderful guy!!!!!!!

[SHARON]

WAS A LIGHTFOOT FAN ALMOST 30 YRS AGO AND VERY FOOLISHLY LOST TRACK OF HIM. HAPPILY I'VE FOUND MY WAY BACK TO THE FOLD AND COULDN'T BE HAPPIER. SO MANY SONGS BUT MUST SAY THAT THE ONES THAT STAND OUT FOR ME ARE: BEAUTIFUL - IF MY HUSBAND AND I RENEW OUR VOWS THIS WILL BE OUR SONG; PUSSY WILLOWS, CATTAILS,... - THIS SONG IS TENDER AND VERY ROMANTIC..IT MAKES ME THINK OF OLD LOVERS AS WELL AS MY HUSBAND; THE WRECK OF THE EDMUND FITZGERALD - GREAT GREAT SONG. SHARON

[SHARON]

WAS A LIGHTFOOT FAN ALMOST 30 YRS AGO AND VERY FOOLISHLY LOST TRACK OF HIM. HAPPILY I'VE FOUND MY WAY BACK TO THE FOLD AND COULDN'T BE HAPPIER. SO MANY SONGS BUT MUST SAY THAT THE ONES THAT STAND OUT FOR ME ARE: BEAUTIFUL - IF MY HUSBAND AND I RENEW OUR VOWS THIS WILL BE OUR SONG; PUSSY WILLOWS, CATTAILS,... - THIS SONG IS TENDER AND VERY ROMANTIC..IT MAKES ME THINK OF OLD LOVERS AS WELL AS MY HUSBAND; THE WRECK OF THE EDMUND FITZGERALD - GREAT GREAT SONG. SHARON

[BILLW]

SHARON,

WELCOME HOME.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[mmars]

I have been a Lightfoot fan since '69 when he played at the Troubador here in LA. I have many favorites, but at the top of my list is "Beautiful". Others are "On a Winter's Night", "Walls", "Affair on 8th Ave." and "Softly". Of course, "Candian Railroad Trilogy !!! Of the new ones, I love them all!!!
Thanks Gordon for all you have given us.

[mmars]

I have been a Lightfoot fan since '69 when he played at the Troubador here in LA. I have many favorites, but at the top of my list is "Beautiful". Others are "On a Winter's Night", "Walls", "Affair on 8th Ave." and "Softly". Of course, "Candian Railroad Trilogy !!! Of the new ones, I love them all!!!
Thanks Gordon for all you have given us.

[dulcimergal]

Is there a song titled "catworms"?