Greetings - I'm New Here !

[surgery4]

Hello to ALL...
I am Denny - a longtime GL fan/admire-er(?). I have visited this forum from time to time and have enjoyed so many of your stories and experiences that I thought it was time to jump "in the deep end of the pool." I am 56, born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, and have played guitar for 46 years. From 1973-1978 I toured with some decent bands - extensively in Western Canada, and I unplugged around 1978 and have remained an acoustic guy to this day. Lots of stories in my pocket, and a few good GL tales to tell. Favorite LP: Shadows, along with all of the others!! Favorite Song: This week it is Same Old Obsession.
I look forward to talking with you from time to time. (I really like the CHUM posts!)

[B45-12]

Hello to ALL...
I am Denny - a longtime GL fan/admire-er(?). I have visited this forum from time to time and have enjoyed so many of your stories and experiences that I thought it was time to jump "in the deep end of the pool." I am 56, born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, and have played guitar for 46 years. From 1973-1978 I toured with some decent bands - extensively in Western Canada, and I unplugged around 1978 and have remained an acoustic guy to this day. Lots of stories in my pocket, and a few good GL tales to tell. Favorite LP: Shadows, along with all of the others!! Favorite Song: This week it is Same Old Obsession.
I look forward to talking with you from time to time. (I really like the CHUM posts!)

[Dream Street Rose]

Welcome Denny,


As I am sure you already know, if you like Lightfoot, good people, laughter and to be serious this is the place to be. The people here are some of the best people that walk the earth.

Have fun- :)

[Ginny]

Hi Denny and welcome to the family. Just love the name seeing the B45 is my instrument of fav these days. If you're still in Western Canada it would be cool to connect. I'm sure we'd have a tale or two to tell and a tune or two to blend. Stay loose! Ron J.

[surgery4]

Thanks for the fast welcome. Well, after re-reading my very first post - I realize that I may have left the impression that I remained up in Ca. Sorry for that. I am down here in CA. I live in the City of Brentwood, about 50 miles northeast of San Francisco. I am an industrial electrician, reduced to part time musician/gigger. I have two incredible kids - both in college. My son graduates with honors in three weeks from UC San Diego, and my beautiful daughter is completing her G.E.s, and will be a transfer student to S.F. State - fall semester. I do indeed own two Gibson B45-12 guitars. One is a 1965 Cherry Sunburst (Gord inspired, won't lie here), and a 1967 Natural finish that I have owned since new. Used to collect guitars...sold most of the collectibles. (Two kids in college - remember?)
Dream Street Rose - Cool name..great song...awesome album. thank you!
lighthead2toe (Ron) - I would love to connect at some point and do some playing. Not in the cards this year - but next year I RETIRE!!! LOOK OUT.

[B45-12]

Thanks for the fast welcome. Well, after re-reading my very first post - I realize that I may have left the impression that I remained up in Ca. Sorry for that. I am down here in CA. I live in the City of Brentwood, about 50 miles northeast of San Francisco. I am an industrial electrician, reduced to part time musician/gigger. I have two incredible kids - both in college. My son graduates with honors in three weeks from UC San Diego, and my beautiful daughter is completing her G.E.s, and will be a transfer student to S.F. State - fall semester. I do indeed own two Gibson B45-12 guitars. One is a 1965 Cherry Sunburst (Gord inspired, won't lie here), and a 1967 Natural finish that I have owned since new. Used to collect guitars...sold most of the collectibles. (Two kids in college - remember?)
Dream Street Rose - Cool name..great song...awesome album. thank you!
lighthead2toe (Ron) - I would love to connect at some point and do some playing. Not in the cards this year - but next year I RETIRE!!! LOOK OUT.

[Jesse Joe]

Welcome B45-12,


I like your handle name, just like I love that guitar, Gord's 12 string Gibson. :)

[Jesse Joe]

Welcome B45-12,


I like your handle name, just like I love that guitar, Gord's 12 string Gibson. :)

[charlene]

Welcome! Well NEXT year you can head up to Massey in Toronto and join Ron with his geetars, meet the rest of us and have yourself quite a time!
Char

[charlene]

Welcome! Well NEXT year you can head up to Massey in Toronto and join Ron with his geetars, meet the rest of us and have yourself quite a time!
Char

[surgery4]

Hi to Jesse-Joe and Charlene. I gotta say that I didn't think for one second I could sneak in here with the B45-12 handle undetected. Gordon is so identified with that Gibson model. Probably more so than any other Artist with any instrument. If you mention the name Stratocaster, Jimi, Eric and Stevie Ray all come to mind...but so do about a thousand others.
I hope that I can make it to Massey. Never been, and have wanted to for a long time. Although I did say that I have played guitar for 46 years - honestly(?) if you heard me play - it sounds like only 45. (pause for laughter) Seriously, I am no Tony Rice, but I can find my way around the neck and do a few cool things. Spent most of my time accompanying vocals. On another subject...I was one of the lucky ones I guess. I stopped in just in time to view the YouTube of "My Love For You" - then it was gone. I was so pleased to see him perform that song after all these years. There is some tricky phrasing and tempos here and there, and of course Gordon just nailed it! Well, it's 6 a.m. and I am off to work. Good day to ALL!

[B45-12]

Hi to Jesse-Joe and Charlene. I gotta say that I didn't think for one second I could sneak in here with the B45-12 handle undetected. Gordon is so identified with that Gibson model. Probably more so than any other Artist with any instrument. If you mention the name Stratocaster, Jimi, Eric and Stevie Ray all come to mind...but so do about a thousand others.
I hope that I can make it to Massey. Never been, and have wanted to for a long time. Although I did say that I have played guitar for 46 years - honestly(?) if you heard me play - it sounds like only 45. (pause for laughter) Seriously, I am no Tony Rice, but I can find my way around the neck and do a few cool things. Spent most of my time accompanying vocals. On another subject...I was one of the lucky ones I guess. I stopped in just in time to view the YouTube of "My Love For You" - then it was gone. I was so pleased to see him perform that song after all these years. There is some tricky phrasing and tempos here and there, and of course Gordon just nailed it! Well, it's 6 a.m. and I am off to work. Good day to ALL!

[Moosedog]

Welcome, Denny! :)

Vickie

[RM]

B45-12,

By any chance do you have any examples of your music floating around on the web ?

[Catfish]

welcome denny..pull up a chair, throw some lightfoot tunes on and post some of your thoughts on this amazing artist :)

[surgery4]

Thanks Vickie, Ron, and Blair. No(RM)- no tunes of mine out there on the web that I am aware of. I did a series of high dollar sessions over twenty years ago with a now famous Producer..but unfortunately all I walked with was rough mixes and that burning feeling that follows the finances being pulled in the home stretch. Happened a lot back then...to a lot of good talent! RM - your name sounds very familiar to me. Perhaps our paths have crossed.
Music in the mighty Astrovan on the ride home today was: Seven Island Suite - Is There Anyone Home - and The Watchman's Gone.


"....my life is a Gordon Lightfoot song.."

[B45-12]

Thanks Vickie, Ron, and Blair. No(RM)- no tunes of mine out there on the web that I am aware of. I did a series of high dollar sessions over twenty years ago with a now famous Producer..but unfortunately all I walked with was rough mixes and that burning feeling that follows the finances being pulled in the home stretch. Happened a lot back then...to a lot of good talent! RM - your name sounds very familiar to me. Perhaps our paths have crossed.
Music in the mighty Astrovan on the ride home today was: Seven Island Suite - Is There Anyone Home - and The Watchman's Gone.


"....my life is a Gordon Lightfoot song.."

[RM]

Originally posted by B45-12:
I did a series of high dollar sessions over twenty years ago with a now famous Producer.
Just wondering...how much credit do you give to Lenny Waronker for Lightfoot's success ?

As far as crossing paths....if you saw my last name and pronounced it 'Mason' instead of 'Meeson', it is possible.

[surgery4]

Okay Ron - you just hit a home run here!
I give Lenny the same amount of credit as I do to Sir George Martin. That's a mouthful.
Lenny's first shot at Production was with some old friends from the San Francisco Penninsula: The Mojo Men. They did a re-make of the Stephen Stills Tune Sit Down I Think I Love You and it charted well around 67-68. Little Jan Errico (drums) sang her heart out on that one. We actually worked together for a short time in Seattle, Kodiak Alaska, and of course local clubs in the Bay Area. Last I heard of Jan was she married a police officer in the early 80's and lived in the San Jose Area. Sorry for the rant - but Lenny Warronker deserves a private parking spot in the Hall of Fame. Did wonders with others as well - but had a real special place inside of him for Gordon. On the other hand....Gordon Lightfoot is the reason Lenny made it to VP of Warner Brothers in the late 70's. Gord was out selling the entire roster 5-1 and to my knowledge he kept the label afloat for quite some time!!!
That's just a few facts - and some of my take on it. I am new here - so if I get too wordy...just say so. I won't be offended.


I'll be posting some pictures Someday Soon (hey, is there an Ian Tyson song in there somewhere?)

[B45-12]

Okay Ron - you just hit a home run here!
I give Lenny the same amount of credit as I do to Sir George Martin. That's a mouthful.
Lenny's first shot at Production was with some old friends from the San Francisco Penninsula: The Mojo Men. They did a re-make of the Stephen Stills Tune Sit Down I Think I Love You and it charted well around 67-68. Little Jan Errico (drums) sang her heart out on that one. We actually worked together for a short time in Seattle, Kodiak Alaska, and of course local clubs in the Bay Area. Last I heard of Jan was she married a police officer in the early 80's and lived in the San Jose Area. Sorry for the rant - but Lenny Warronker deserves a private parking spot in the Hall of Fame. Did wonders with others as well - but had a real special place inside of him for Gordon. On the other hand....Gordon Lightfoot is the reason Lenny made it to VP of Warner Brothers in the late 70's. Gord was out selling the entire roster 5-1 and to my knowledge he kept the label afloat for quite some time!!!
That's just a few facts - and some of my take on it. I am new here - so if I get too wordy...just say so. I won't be offended.


I'll be posting some pictures Someday Soon (hey, is there an Ian Tyson song in there somewhere?)

[RM]

Originally posted by B45-12:
so if I get too wordy...just say so.
Don't be silly.....please continue. I love this kind of stuff.

[surgery4]

RM: Does the name Cisco and Boston Mason mean anything to you?

[B45-12]

RM: Does the name Cisco and Boston Mason mean anything to you?

[johnfowles]

Originally posted by lighthead2toe:
Hi Denny and welcome to the family. Just love the name seeing the B45 is my instrument of fav these days. If you're still in Western Canada it would be cool to connect. I'm sure we'd have a tale or two to tell and a tune or two to blend. Stay loose! Ron J. Picture of young Ron Jones with one of HIS 2 B45s
http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0SACRAv4UgONq9cpmlvXLRCRnmy3VgQJyLxRYtxUK6pzBXubVu ffG1I!HvhCDRhMsJpclr5kSDL79M2kCoMrySXlxI0Noo7C9cw5 KxPbUlSVVAAAAynIFAg/MVC-004F.JPG
se old topic at:-
http://www.corfid.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=003671#000004

[johnfowles]

Originally posted by lighthead2toe:
Hi Denny and welcome to the family. Just love the name seeing the B45 is my instrument of fav these days. If you're still in Western Canada it would be cool to connect. I'm sure we'd have a tale or two to tell and a tune or two to blend. Stay loose! Ron J. Picture of young Ron Jones with one of HIS 2 B45s
http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0SACRAv4UgONq9cpmlvXLRCRnmy3VgQJyLxRYtxUK6pzBXubVu ffG1I!HvhCDRhMsJpclr5kSDL79M2kCoMrySXlxI0Noo7C9cw5 KxPbUlSVVAAAAynIFAg/MVC-004F.JPG
se old topic at:-
http://www.corfid.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=003671#000004

[surgery4]

Nice photo! Mr. Jones really resembles GL in this photo. I can offer this about this guitar. With the rounded edges on the inlaid arrows on the headstock....and the pin bridge, this B45 has to be a 63-64; unless it has been modified. My 65 burst also has the rounded inlays - and I think 66 was the turning point (no pun) when the arrows came to a sharp point. BTW: Hello Johnfowles. I have read many of your posts and always enjoyed them.
NICE, NICE GUITAR!

[B45-12]

Nice photo! Mr. Jones really resembles GL in this photo. I can offer this about this guitar. With the rounded edges on the inlaid arrows on the headstock....and the pin bridge, this B45 has to be a 63-64; unless it has been modified. My 65 burst also has the rounded inlays - and I think 66 was the turning point (no pun) when the arrows came to a sharp point. BTW: Hello Johnfowles. I have read many of your posts and always enjoyed them.
NICE, NICE GUITAR!

[RM]

Originally posted by B45-12:
RM: Does the name Cisco and Boston Mason mean anything to you? I'm afraid not. But I'm here to learn.

[surgery4]

Ron - I knew a Ron Mason many years ago and he played in this fantastic duo. They featured Kingston Trio and John Stewart and were quite a draw in some local clubs back then.
I spent some time listening to 4 of your songs..not scanning, but listening start to finish. Nice work and I really enjoyed them!

[B45-12]

Ron - I knew a Ron Mason many years ago and he played in this fantastic duo. They featured Kingston Trio and John Stewart and were quite a draw in some local clubs back then.
I spent some time listening to 4 of your songs..not scanning, but listening start to finish. Nice work and I really enjoyed them!

[johnfowles]

If you two are so wide awake do come and chat NOW
http://www/glchat.notlong.com
3 of us there now
Just press the blue button piece of cake

[johnfowles]

If you two are so wide awake do come and chat NOW
http://www/glchat.notlong.com
3 of us there now
Just press the blue button piece of cake

[surgery4]

Thanks for the invite - but heading out the door for dinner with my daughter.
It's only 7:30 p.m. here!

I tried your link but kept getting server errors.

[B45-12]

Thanks for the invite - but heading out the door for dinner with my daughter.
It's only 7:30 p.m. here!

I tried your link but kept getting server errors.

[RM]

B45-12,

I tend to be annoying with my curiosity. But since John Stewart is in that part of California, have you had any encounters with him ?

[CanadaGirl38]

Two B-45 12s you say? Can't possibly need them both..... I DO need one....

Glad to see the John Stewart comments in here. While he has certain;y made his living in the music biz he is a terribly underappreciated artist. He'l hit 68 in September.

I really agree with the Lenny Warronker comments. Most of work with Gord is just wonderfully great. I do have my little things here and there because I'm someone who will always be mentally pulling songs apart and saying things like, great chorus but verses are weak, great flow on the album - even the weakest songs (or least string) work very well because they are needed to get you from point A to point B (In than respect Sundown may be his best produced record, though I have a big spot in my musical heart for teh production of Old Dan's Records) or the guy that introduced Gord to synthesizers should be shot.... (so I'm opinionated......

Glad to have you on board! Great name you've got there.

[fezo]

Two B-45 12s you say? Can't possibly need them both..... I DO need one....

Glad to see the John Stewart comments in here. While he has certain;y made his living in the music biz he is a terribly underappreciated artist. He'l hit 68 in September.

I really agree with the Lenny Warronker comments. Most of work with Gord is just wonderfully great. I do have my little things here and there because I'm someone who will always be mentally pulling songs apart and saying things like, great chorus but verses are weak, great flow on the album - even the weakest songs (or least string) work very well because they are needed to get you from point A to point B (In than respect Sundown may be his best produced record, though I have a big spot in my musical heart for teh production of Old Dan's Records) or the guy that introduced Gord to synthesizers should be shot.... (so I'm opinionated......

Glad to have you on board! Great name you've got there.

[surgery4]

Originally posted by RM:
B45-12,

I tend to be annoying with my curiosity. But since John Stewart is in that part of California, have you had any encounters with him ?

[B45-12]

Originally posted by RM:
B45-12,

I tend to be annoying with my curiosity. But since John Stewart is in that part of California, have you had any encounters with him ?

[surgery4]

RM: Yes, I know John. Please go to small talk.
(not that I consider John small talk!)

[B45-12]

RM: Yes, I know John. Please go to small talk.
(not that I consider John small talk!)

[Paul Farnham]

"I can't hold it on the road when you're sittin' right beside me and I'm drunk out of my mind merely from the fact that you are here" Now THAT's poetry!

[surgery4]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by fezo:
Two B-45 12s you say? Can't possibly need them both..... I DO need one....


or the guy that introduced Gord to synthesizers should be shot.... (so I'm opinionated......

[B45-12]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by fezo:
Two B-45 12s you say? Can't possibly need them both..... I DO need one....


or the guy that introduced Gord to synthesizers should be shot.... (so I'm opinionated......

[surgery4]

Hi fezo.
But I do need them both! I used to have four - but now that was just damn greedy! At times, I even miss the ones I sold. You can find a good one out there. I see them from time to time on eBay - and sometimes there is a real sweet one.

To my taste - the synthesizer part as used on the song "Is There Anyone Home" is quite tasty and perhaps even defines the song...musically that is.
True, the song can stand on its own acoustically - as can any Lightfoot song...but in small doses these things just do not bother me. Without synths - Heffernan could not provide the string parts in concert...even though clearly they are not real sounding...I for one like them present.
I do, however, agree that Lightfoot and HIS SONGS do not need bells and whistles.

But........

I MISS PEEWEE !

[B45-12]

Hi fezo.
But I do need them both! I used to have four - but now that was just damn greedy! At times, I even miss the ones I sold. You can find a good one out there. I see them from time to time on eBay - and sometimes there is a real sweet one.

To my taste - the synthesizer part as used on the song "Is There Anyone Home" is quite tasty and perhaps even defines the song...musically that is.
True, the song can stand on its own acoustically - as can any Lightfoot song...but in small doses these things just do not bother me. Without synths - Heffernan could not provide the string parts in concert...even though clearly they are not real sounding...I for one like them present.
I do, however, agree that Lightfoot and HIS SONGS do not need bells and whistles.

But........

I MISS PEEWEE !

[surgery4]

Originally posted by Paul Farnham:
"I can't hold it on the road when you're sittin' right beside me and I'm drunk out of my mind merely from the fact that you are here" Now THAT's poetry!

[B45-12]

Originally posted by Paul Farnham:
"I can't hold it on the road when you're sittin' right beside me and I'm drunk out of my mind merely from the fact that you are here" Now THAT's poetry!

[surgery4]

Hello Paul,
Amen to that brother! July You're A Woman probably lives within every member of this forum!

[B45-12]

Hello Paul,
Amen to that brother! July You're A Woman probably lives within every member of this forum!

[Paul Farnham]

Hey B45: Interesting story: 25 years ago because of that song I suggested naming our imminent daughter July. I was, however, vetoed by the person who had to actually carry & deliver the baby. I'm not suicidal. I know when and to whom to defer LOL!

[surgery4]

Yeah, but then there'd always be that "Black Day In July" cloud hovering over your head if your daughter grew up not particularly liking being named after a month; even though it was really a song inspiration.
Personally - I like it, but you were right to defer.
My administrative assistant's name is Rainbow. It is her birth name - and she loves it and so does everyone that knows her.

[B45-12]

Yeah, but then there'd always be that "Black Day In July" cloud hovering over your head if your daughter grew up not particularly liking being named after a month; even though it was really a song inspiration.
Personally - I like it, but you were right to defer.
My administrative assistant's name is Rainbow. It is her birth name - and she loves it and so does everyone that knows her.

[CanadaGirl38]

"Is There Anyone Home" is a good example of the right use of a synthesizer. Tasteful and not at all overpowering. I am unfortunately at work at the moment so I can't hit you with a really ititating example. No desire to send Mr. Heffernan to the unemployment line.

Yeah, I miss Peewee, too. Heck, I miss Red and I only saw him once...

I look at times for those B-45s on Ebay. Once in a while I'll find one. Need the combination of mood and money - t'aint's easy. I'm waiting for one that says "Stolen from Gordon Lightfoot! Yes, this fine example of a Gibson B-45 12 string is the actual one from the cover of Sundown ....." I know theft is supposedly what happened to that one.

[fezo]

"Is There Anyone Home" is a good example of the right use of a synthesizer. Tasteful and not at all overpowering. I am unfortunately at work at the moment so I can't hit you with a really ititating example. No desire to send Mr. Heffernan to the unemployment line.

Yeah, I miss Peewee, too. Heck, I miss Red and I only saw him once...

I look at times for those B-45s on Ebay. Once in a while I'll find one. Need the combination of mood and money - t'aint's easy. I'm waiting for one that says "Stolen from Gordon Lightfoot! Yes, this fine example of a Gibson B-45 12 string is the actual one from the cover of Sundown ....." I know theft is supposedly what happened to that one.

[surgery4]

Originally posted by fezo:
I look at times for those B-45s on Ebay. Once in a while I'll find one. Need the combination of mood and money - t'aint's easy. I'm waiting for one that says "Stolen from Gordon Lightfoot! Yes, this fine example of a Gibson B-45 12 string is the actual one from the cover of Sundown ....." I know theft is supposedly what happened to that one. [/QB]Well said: "combination of mood and money"
That is the story that I heard also - stolen. I think he lost a few that way....I know I lost a couple valuable guitars back when I was reckless and a bit too trusting.

[B45-12]

Originally posted by fezo:
I look at times for those B-45s on Ebay. Once in a while I'll find one. Need the combination of mood and money - t'aint's easy. I'm waiting for one that says "Stolen from Gordon Lightfoot! Yes, this fine example of a Gibson B-45 12 string is the actual one from the cover of Sundown ....." I know theft is supposedly what happened to that one. [/QB]Well said: "combination of mood and money"
That is the story that I heard also - stolen. I think he lost a few that way....I know I lost a couple valuable guitars back when I was reckless and a bit too trusting.

[Ginny]

Originally posted by johnfowles:
quote:Originally posted by lighthead2toe:
Hi Denny and welcome to the family. Just love the name seeing the B45 is my instrument of fav these days. If you're still in Western Canada it would be cool to connect. I'm sure we'd have a tale or two to tell and a tune or two to blend. Stay loose! Ron J. Picture of young Ron Jones with one of HIS 2 B45s
http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0SACRAv4UgONq9cpmlvXLRCRnmy3VgQJyLxRYtxUK6pzBXubVu ffG1I!HvhCDRhMsJpclr5kSDL79M2kCoMrySXlxI0Noo7C9cw5 KxPbUlSVVAAAAynIFAg/MVC-004F.JPG
se old topic at:-
http://www.corfid.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=003671#000004 [/QUOTE]Cool stuff guys. Just a follow up here and thanks John. I'm a fun loving guy and this is really great fun. So here are the stats on this B45. (I call it my baby boy) The folks at "Rufus' guitar Shop" here in Vancouver, BC did the research for me when I had it insured Sept, /98. Here's what it it says: (1964) Serial # 155221 (2) stamped back of peghead, model rubber stamped on back joiner strip inside. (no label) Solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides.Neck joins at 14th fret, reverse belly rosewood bridge, originally adjustable, but filled with rosewood and routed for fixed saddle, repaired neck at top nut splinted and oversprayed, Kluson Deluxe strip machine heads with cream plastic buttons, three piece mahogany neck cherry back and sides. Natural top, bridge plate replaced when adjustable part taken out. Minor pick wear at sound hole, finish checking. Factory hard- shell arch top case. No longer in production, They estimated the value of it at $2015 Cdn. at that time. There have been offers but when you label an instrument your baby there's really no way to put a price on something you derive so much joy from. My biggest thrill comes when others play it so that gives me the opportunity to hear it back and what a joy it really is when you hear your baby sing. Cheers, Ron J.

[CanadaGirl38]

"My biggest thrill comes when others play it so that gives me the opportunity to hear it back and what a joy it really is when you hear your baby sing. Cheers, Ron J."

No problem! Come on over!

[fezo]

"My biggest thrill comes when others play it so that gives me the opportunity to hear it back and what a joy it really is when you hear your baby sing. Cheers, Ron J."

No problem! Come on over!

[New 12 String Mike]

Denny,

Welcome to the group. Nice to have another player here.

[surgery4]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by B45-12:
Hi to Jesse-Joe and Charlene. I gotta say that I didn't think for one second I could sneak in here with the B45-12 handle undetected. Gordon is so identified with that Gibson model. Probably more so than any other Artist with any instrument.

...One exception to this would have to be Roger Mcguinn and his famous 12 string...the Rickenbacker 370 (I believe). Either way you go - if you perform live and dare to play either one of these guitars - comparisons and requests will be hurled your way; some good, some not so good... You can play any Martin you want - or Guild - or Fender and escape this association...but the B45-12 IS LIGHTFOOT - and the Rickenbacker 370 IS McGUINN, and are sacred instruments to some silly people - and (some) will just not leave you alone for playing one. Of course few if any (other than Gordon and those who know the history here) will tell you that Gordon was inspired to get his B45-12 by listening and admiring Bob Gibson. Naturally, nearly all of these types of comments come from players and wannabee players....! It's the musicians equivalent of stepping onto the stage with one sparkly glove on one hand only..
(do we detect a personal experience here denny?)

[B45-12]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by B45-12:
Hi to Jesse-Joe and Charlene. I gotta say that I didn't think for one second I could sneak in here with the B45-12 handle undetected. Gordon is so identified with that Gibson model. Probably more so than any other Artist with any instrument.

...One exception to this would have to be Roger Mcguinn and his famous 12 string...the Rickenbacker 370 (I believe). Either way you go - if you perform live and dare to play either one of these guitars - comparisons and requests will be hurled your way; some good, some not so good... You can play any Martin you want - or Guild - or Fender and escape this association...but the B45-12 IS LIGHTFOOT - and the Rickenbacker 370 IS McGUINN, and are sacred instruments to some silly people - and (some) will just not leave you alone for playing one. Of course few if any (other than Gordon and those who know the history here) will tell you that Gordon was inspired to get his B45-12 by listening and admiring Bob Gibson. Naturally, nearly all of these types of comments come from players and wannabee players....! It's the musicians equivalent of stepping onto the stage with one sparkly glove on one hand only..
(do we detect a personal experience here denny?)

[Borderstone]

Hell there Denny and welcome from me,Borderstone,to you. You'll have to excuse my not posting here to say hi sooner,but job searching takes up a great deal of my library internet time.

As well as :redface: I just now noticedd this thread! LOL!

Glad to have another Lightfoot internet bud up here. :)

[micsandy287]

RM: Does the name Cisco and Boston Mason mean anything to you?
I just stumbled across this site as I was listening to a CD of Cisco and Boston Mason and thought I should reply! Ron (Boston Mason) is a good friend--are you familiar with their music? They played in the Bay Area in the 70s.

[RM]

I just stumbled across this site as I was listening to a CD of Cisco and Boston Mason and thought I should reply! Ron (Boston Mason) is a good friend--are you familiar with their music? They played in the Bay Area in the 70s.

I'm afraid not. Do they have anything on youtube ?

[geodeticman.5]

Hey Denny how's it goin ? Welcome to the group; but its sounds like you've been am informal member, your knowledge of Gord, your having 'lurked' -
(in the best sense of the term) for quite some time. I gotta agree on one song with you allready -"That Same Old Obsession". Outstanding lyrics, vocals, and visualization of the sunshining 'line gold'. It's in my top ten. "I Can't Depend on Love" on the 'flipside' - I'm sure you'll agree that'll date us both , as knowing its on side 'B' on the old vinyl.

I love the whole ODR album, maybe minus the much Freudianized (?) interpretation seems agreed upon by many for 'My Pony Won't Go'. MY take on that song would fall out of thread bounds in welcoming you and the subjects you've brought that I see are allready stimulating the group talk.

One thought on 'Pony' -from where I sit and have read of The Man's'
former excesses in partying' - per his words, I have the impression he pretty much in general must have been up and at 'em for a majority of ride's both around the Cold shoulder, as well as through the woodlands and the vallies. Maybe that old horse failed him once or twice in all that fray. So what horse doesn't get a stone bruise once in awhile ? ;)

Please share many more of your stories with is. I believe you you said you were 56, which would put you right in the sidepocket with a great majority of us. A large number of the guys ( me included) are are in their fifties and on.
The gals, well.. they rarely will discuss their age. We're also diverse in the age respect, in that I'm truly pleased to see how well illustrated the saw is that Gord's music is timeless is by when we hear in this forum from College students, , and young men and women frequently 'discovering' Lightfoot
(I love it !), and join the group. I get an allmost a vicarious thrill by hearing tell of their gushing enthusiasticaly when they speak of the 3-8 albums they have, and breathlessly ask us to recomend "which CD next?". Our answer - 'well, if you liked ( album) then you'd probably like (a few albums), varying to "everysingle one you can get your hands on." :headbang:

Glad you joined us Denny. I usually talk too much :biggrin:

[B45-12]

I just stumbled across this site as I was listening to a CD of Cisco and Boston Mason and thought I should reply! Ron (Boston Mason) is a good friend--are you familiar with their music? They played in the Bay Area in the 70s.

Hello Micsandy287...
I used to know those guys (Cisco and Boston aka Norm and Ron) back in the 70's. Mostly Ron. They had quite a following - and we were traveling in similar circles. Ron used to come into the Music Shoppe in San Mateo California (my birthplace - and home up to 1980). They were fun to watch on stage and great music along with great personalities. Lost touch long ago. It was right around that time that I first met Gordon; around 1977-78. We spent a few hours in the company of some (then) San Francisco radio deejays. In those days I was quite active in the S.F. Recording scene, and played on many many sessions back in the day.
To save your Google search - San Mateo is a peninsula city, about 20 miles south of San Francisco. Actually - another old acquaintance (and great Canadian, Neil Young) lives in San Mateo County...in the trees :) between Woodside and the coastline. Used to be called Broken Arrow Ranch...not sure about now. His wife Peggy and I graduated from the same high school - one year apart. Run into Neil from time to time. Good dude! Great father ! (sorry for the name dropping - but I really do not mind if you do, if it makes for an interesting read).
Well - my last post was when I was a mere 56 year old man. I am now 58. Sorry, I will visit more often; just as soon as I find a few more names to drop on ya'll!
I hope all are well and healthy. I enjoy your posts - often!
Denny aka B45-12

[B45-12]

Hey Denny how's it goin ? Welcome to the group; but its sounds like you've been am informal member, your knowledge of Gord, your having 'lurked' -
(in the best sense of the term) for quite some time. I gotta agree on one song with you allready -"That Same Old Obsession". Outstanding lyrics, vocals, and visualization of the sunshining 'line gold'. It's in my top ten. "I Can't Depend on Love" on the 'flipside' - I'm sure you'll agree that'll date us both , as knowing its on side 'B' on the old vinyl.

I love the whole ODR album, maybe minus the much Freudianized (?) interpretation seems agreed upon by many for 'My Pony Won't Go'. MY take on that song would fall out of thread bounds in welcoming you and the subjects you've brought that I see are allready stimulating the group talk.

One thought on 'Pony' -from where I sit and have read of The Man's'
former excesses in partying' - per his words, I have the impression he pretty much in general must have been up and at 'em for a majority of ride's both around the Cold shoulder, as well as through the woodlands and the vallies. Maybe that old horse failed him once or twice in all that fray. So what horse doesn't get a stone bruise once in awhile ? ;)

Please share many more of your stories with is. I believe you you said you were 56, which would put you right in the sidepocket with a great majority of us. A large number of the guys ( me included) are are in their fifties and on.
The gals, well.. they rarely will discuss their age. We're also diverse in the age respect, in that I'm truly pleased to see how well illustrated the saw is that Gord's music is timeless is by when we hear in this forum from College students, , and young men and women frequently 'discovering' Lightfoot
(I love it !), and join the group. I get an allmost a vicarious thrill by hearing tell of their gushing enthusiasticaly when they speak of the 3-8 albums they have, and breathlessly ask us to recomend "which CD next?". Our answer - 'well, if you liked ( album) then you'd probably like (a few albums), varying to "everysingle one you can get your hands on." :headbang:

Glad you joined us Denny. I usually talk too much :biggrin:

Hello to geoSteve..
Thank you. It has been a while for me. Please do not worry about talking too much. I am a run-on sentence - and at times, need to be stopped.
I am quite fortunate in the sense that I do have many fond memories and many what I consider to be good stories. They range from a few real goodies (Gordies) - mostly amusing, and. . . . . lots and lots of other "recognizable's" from yesteryear!
I am glad to know that so many young people these days are tuning in the good music and am always amazed at just how many love Gord's music. It's just plain cool!
Maybe one day I will pass along the story about Gord and (yours truly) taking a long stroll on the boat docks at Clear Lake California - around the time of "Restless."
Ducking behind a houseboat - singing "Puff The Magic Dragon" - no....wait, we were Draggin the Magic Puff - well, I think you get my drift. But, the real story is in the conversation we had. Quite inspiring. I think the world of him and his music and of course his legacy. It is good to see him from time to time, and better yet, it is good to hear him anytime!
Until next visit......
Denny
B45-12

[jj]

I am glad to know that so many young people these days are tuning in the good music and am always amazed at just how many love Gord's music.

great stuff...looks like the legend just may live on afterall

yes, please share more of your frolic in the autumn mist

[timetraveler]

Good to "see" a new face in the crowd. Hope that you enjoy yourself here. Just for kicks, I picked up a CD with some of Jim Croce's music on it, and one of the songs that I heard was Photgraphs & Memories. I swear, that song sounded more like Gordon should've been singing it. Even the guitar music sounded like something that was his.

[charlene]

Richard Harrison replies:
"Fezo seems to suggest that the stolen 12 string was the one on the cover of Sundown.
Not true. The one on the cover was the replacement for the blond top B45 that was stolen. Somebody offered it
for sale and Al Mair asked me to audition it. I gave my approval and Gord bought it.
————

"Is There Anyone Home" is a good example of the right use of a synthesizer. Tasteful and not at all overpowering. I am unfortunately at work at the moment so I can't hit you with a really ititating example. No desire to send Mr. Heffernan to the unemployment line.

Yeah, I miss Peewee, too. Heck, I miss Red and I only saw him once...

I look at times for those B-45s on Ebay. Once in a while I'll find one. Need the combination of mood and money - t'aint's easy. I'm waiting for one that says "Stolen from Gordon Lightfoot! Yes, this fine example of a Gibson B-45 12 string is the actual one from the cover of Sundown ....." I know theft is supposedly what happened to that one.