Which Song By Another Artist Would You Like To Hear Gord Sing?

[Chris M]

My choice is an older one, from the 80's.
It's called "Elizabeth" and it's a beautiful love song with a haunting melody. I think he could really nail that one! The songs with
the haunting melodies have been known to drive me to helpless tears by their sheer
beauty... They can be quite overwhelming at times. Do any of you other ladies find that happening to you, too?

[midnightmisty]

My choice is an older one, from the 80's.
It's called "Elizabeth" and it's a beautiful love song with a haunting melody. I think he could really nail that one! The songs with
the haunting melodies have been known to drive me to helpless tears by their sheer
beauty... They can be quite overwhelming at times. Do any of you other ladies find that happening to you, too?

[fezo]

Misty, we are all cry babies on this site - especially when it comes to the beautiful music of GL but why did you have to go and spoil things for me by suggesting ELIZABETH!
I'm trying so hard to forget she even exists
BTW - sorry but I dont recall the song. Wanna
sing a line or two ... http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Silver Heels]

Misty, we are all cry babies on this site - especially when it comes to the beautiful music of GL but why did you have to go and spoil things for me by suggesting ELIZABETH!
I'm trying so hard to forget she even exists
BTW - sorry but I dont recall the song. Wanna
sing a line or two ... http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Rose]

I have never heard this song either and my name is Elizabeth. Please let us know who sings it. Speaking of THAT Elizabeth after talking with her for about ten minutes in Buffalo, I found her to be a very kind and sharing person. (Even if she is maried to Gord)

[sundownbuff]

I have never heard this song either and my name is Elizabeth. Please let us know who sings it. Speaking of THAT Elizabeth after talking with her for about ten minutes in Buffalo, I found her to be a very kind and sharing person. (Even if she is maried to Gord)

[fezo]

Sundownbuff, et tu, Elizabeth!!!!
Its bad enough when the guys start on about her but not us gals too, please. (LOL)
I am sure she is all beauty inside and out
(bring on the bucket) but I still wish one
of the guys would kidnap her, leaving Gord
to us. Is that too much to ask http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Silver Heels]

Sundownbuff, et tu, Elizabeth!!!!
Its bad enough when the guys start on about her but not us gals too, please. (LOL)
I am sure she is all beauty inside and out
(bring on the bucket) but I still wish one
of the guys would kidnap her, leaving Gord
to us. Is that too much to ask http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Dorothea]

Ladies please...!!

Sorry, I got on this thread by mistake...

[Frank v]

Ladies please...!!

Sorry, I got on this thread by mistake...

[Rose]

You know Silver that is a good idea, maybe Frank will.

[sundownbuff]

You know Silver that is a good idea, maybe Frank will.

[charlene]

http://search.mp3.com/bin/search/?hpcgi2
check this listing at MP3 and see if you recognize the song! I can't imagine who it would be by! Do you have any other lyrics?
the same 37 songs come up in every category.
Char

[charlene]

http://search.mp3.com/bin/search/?hpcgi2
check this listing at MP3 and see if you recognize the song! I can't imagine who it would be by! Do you have any other lyrics?
the same 37 songs come up in every category.
Char

[Chris M]

Wow! I like you guys already! Actually, I've been peeking in for the longest time, aching to join in the fun! And after reading for months, I feel as though I know you.

Alright, I'll tell you who sang "Elizabeth"'
but please don't say "ICK" and rush to
judgement, ok? I don't care for that other group, but heard the song once, by accident
and fell in love with it. But the record just for the song. Please don't write it off
til you can get to a used record store and buy it. You'll get all womanly and melty and fly-away.... just like we do with Gord's
songs...... Here goes - it's by, um, ah, gulp
The Statler Brothers! And it's sooooooo
beautiful!!!! I've always loved the song, not the group. And then when he found his
wonderful Elizabeth it really became very
meaningful to me..... Remember how alone he was for all those years? He's finally happy and I'm assuming at peace so I wish he'd
at least give that one a try! I realize that
he just doesn't record alot of other people's
work (and boy, would we be mad if he did,
right everyone?) but this would be just so
exquistly beautiful and an extraordinary gift for his "bride"! Am I the only woman
here who's not wildly infatuated with him
anymore? Wow, I had it bad too, aching, longing, longing, aching.... But I sad during those years alone. So if he's happy,
I am THRILLED!!!!! What say we have him cloned! I'll take 2 copies, please. (just like the LP's and CD's - I need a "spare" in case of an emergency) actually, in order to play it safe on this conservative message
board....i must say more more.....

I think I'm going to be very happy here!
Thanks everyone!

[midnightmisty]

Wow! I like you guys already! Actually, I've been peeking in for the longest time, aching to join in the fun! And after reading for months, I feel as though I know you.

Alright, I'll tell you who sang "Elizabeth"'
but please don't say "ICK" and rush to
judgement, ok? I don't care for that other group, but heard the song once, by accident
and fell in love with it. But the record just for the song. Please don't write it off
til you can get to a used record store and buy it. You'll get all womanly and melty and fly-away.... just like we do with Gord's
songs...... Here goes - it's by, um, ah, gulp
The Statler Brothers! And it's sooooooo
beautiful!!!! I've always loved the song, not the group. And then when he found his
wonderful Elizabeth it really became very
meaningful to me..... Remember how alone he was for all those years? He's finally happy and I'm assuming at peace so I wish he'd
at least give that one a try! I realize that
he just doesn't record alot of other people's
work (and boy, would we be mad if he did,
right everyone?) but this would be just so
exquistly beautiful and an extraordinary gift for his "bride"! Am I the only woman
here who's not wildly infatuated with him
anymore? Wow, I had it bad too, aching, longing, longing, aching.... But I sad during those years alone. So if he's happy,
I am THRILLED!!!!! What say we have him cloned! I'll take 2 copies, please. (just like the LP's and CD's - I need a "spare" in case of an emergency) actually, in order to play it safe on this conservative message
board....i must say more more.....

I think I'm going to be very happy here!
Thanks everyone!

[Dorothea]

Sorry Ladies, I'm trying to find the way out...(These Ladies clubs...!)

Who was it that said 'I'd love to be alone with 4 women'...?

[Frank v]

Sorry Ladies, I'm trying to find the way out...(These Ladies clubs...!)

Who was it that said 'I'd love to be alone with 4 women'...?

[Janice]

MidnightMisty,

No "ICK" here, I love the Statler Brothers. But than I like country music and I love their harmonies. Now that you're talking about it, I do remember the song "Elizabeth".

BTW, welcome to the board!

Janice

[Chris M]

Hello Janice and thanks for the welcome.
What a friendly group! Fun, too!

I like contemporary country, too, but have been away from it for awhile. Used to love
Restless Heart!

Did you like "Elizabeth"? How do you think
Gord would do with it? As far as I'm concerned that man can do anything. But I feel that there's alot still left in his soul
that needs to come out, So I'm waiting......
.....I'm STILL waiting...... (greedy)

Actually, my heart's desire would be to have him record "My Love For You" from the movie
Harry Tracey even though he didn't write that
one either. It was sooo dreeeamy.....

[midnightmisty]

Hello Janice and thanks for the welcome.
What a friendly group! Fun, too!

I like contemporary country, too, but have been away from it for awhile. Used to love
Restless Heart!

Did you like "Elizabeth"? How do you think
Gord would do with it? As far as I'm concerned that man can do anything. But I feel that there's alot still left in his soul
that needs to come out, So I'm waiting......
.....I'm STILL waiting...... (greedy)

Actually, my heart's desire would be to have him record "My Love For You" from the movie
Harry Tracey even though he didn't write that
one either. It was sooo dreeeamy.....

[Chris M]

Hello Janice and thanks for the welcome.
What a friendly group! Fun, too!

I like contemporary country, too, but have been away from it for awhile. Used to love
Restless Heart!

Did you like "Elizabeth"? How do you think
Gord would do with it? As far as I'm concerned that man can do anything. But I feel that there's alot still left in his soul
that needs to come out, So I'm waiting......
.....I'm STILL waiting...... (greedy)

Actually, my heart's desire would be to have him record "My Love For You" from the movie
Harry Tracey even though he didn't write that
one either. It was sooo dreeeamy.....

[midnightmisty]

Hello Janice and thanks for the welcome.
What a friendly group! Fun, too!

I like contemporary country, too, but have been away from it for awhile. Used to love
Restless Heart!

Did you like "Elizabeth"? How do you think
Gord would do with it? As far as I'm concerned that man can do anything. But I feel that there's alot still left in his soul
that needs to come out, So I'm waiting......
.....I'm STILL waiting...... (greedy)

Actually, my heart's desire would be to have him record "My Love For You" from the movie
Harry Tracey even though he didn't write that
one either. It was sooo dreeeamy.....

[Chris M]

Sorry about the double post. I'm new here.
Can you get into trouble for this kind of mistake? Yikes!

[midnightmisty]

Sorry about the double post. I'm new here.
Can you get into trouble for this kind of mistake? Yikes!

[Tom]

MNM,
Relax, the online police aren't gonna get ya! Besides, I think they give you a warning first before you get thrown in the pokey. LOL
I can't say that I've ever been a fan of the Statlers, but I don't dislike them either. As long as I don't have to look at the guy with the mustache and deep voice, (who's such a ham!) I think they sound really good.
And as far as the cloning goes . . . I'll take a couple of Gords myself, thank you very much!

Mary Ann

[Mary Ann]

MNM,
Relax, the online police aren't gonna get ya! Besides, I think they give you a warning first before you get thrown in the pokey. LOL
I can't say that I've ever been a fan of the Statlers, but I don't dislike them either. As long as I don't have to look at the guy with the mustache and deep voice, (who's such a ham!) I think they sound really good.
And as far as the cloning goes . . . I'll take a couple of Gords myself, thank you very much!

Mary Ann

[fezo]

Cloning Gord? Now that's a great idea but I still want the original! See Misty I never got over my infatuation. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[Silver Heels]

Cloning Gord? Now that's a great idea but I still want the original! See Misty I never got over my infatuation. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[midnightmisty]

Frank v - you're too cool - love ya. So if we're bearing our collective souls, I'll vote for "leaving on a jet plane" written by John Denver, put in the spotlight by Peter, Paul & Mary, AND...the first song I ever sang in front of an audience ( yes, seventh grade talent show; MANY years ago) so it holds a special place for me.

[sandyo]

Frank v - you're too cool - love ya. So if we're bearing our collective souls, I'll vote for "leaving on a jet plane" written by John Denver, put in the spotlight by Peter, Paul & Mary, AND...the first song I ever sang in front of an audience ( yes, seventh grade talent show; MANY years ago) so it holds a special place for me.

[gathrb]

I think I posted somewhere else that I would love to here Gordon do a version of "Wedding Song(There Is Love)" that Paul Stookey(of Peter, Paul & Mary) had a minor hit with in 1971(#24). It is a beautiful song that Gordon could make his own.

[Tom]

I think I posted somewhere else that I would love to here Gordon do a version of "Wedding Song(There Is Love)" that Paul Stookey(of Peter, Paul & Mary) had a minor hit with in 1971(#24). It is a beautiful song that Gordon could make his own.

[Chris M]

Ilove what Gord and the guys do one stage
with "In My Fashion". They really rock the house! So I'm going to push the envelope because I know they could do "Pretending" by
Eric Clapton. Wowie wow. I do believe they
could actually improve upon the thing and
give it even more of an edge. Go Terry!!!!

Actually, I started this topic just because I've always wanted him to sing "Elizabeth".
Other than that I'd feel ripped-off if the music wasn't his own. After all, anyone can sing a song, but only one person can write it.

And Silver Heels, I do know what you mean...

[midnightmisty]

Ilove what Gord and the guys do one stage
with "In My Fashion". They really rock the house! So I'm going to push the envelope because I know they could do "Pretending" by
Eric Clapton. Wowie wow. I do believe they
could actually improve upon the thing and
give it even more of an edge. Go Terry!!!!

Actually, I started this topic just because I've always wanted him to sing "Elizabeth".
Other than that I'd feel ripped-off if the music wasn't his own. After all, anyone can sing a song, but only one person can write it.

And Silver Heels, I do know what you mean...

[Dorothea]

So true Midnightmisty...
And no one can write em quite like Gord!

(I've finally recovered...)

Frank.

[Frank v]

So true Midnightmisty...
And no one can write em quite like Gord!

(I've finally recovered...)

Frank.

[fezo]

Frank, I thought you were leaving? You're right, buddy. There is no one who can write like Gord. And for me - no one who can interpret vocally any song. See, I'm just a Lightfoot fanatic. Hey, is that where the word 'fan' comes from http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[Silver Heels]

Frank, I thought you were leaving? You're right, buddy. There is no one who can write like Gord. And for me - no one who can interpret vocally any song. See, I'm just a Lightfoot fanatic. Hey, is that where the word 'fan' comes from http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[Rose]

Yes, no one writes like Gord. Each and every song, when you read the lyrics, is a story by itself. It just amazes how the words come to him. I also agree with the remark made about IN MY FASHION. The band really gets into playing it. The song would not be the same without each of the members of the band. At the Majestic it was sooooo interesting watching Michael and Barry play their instruments from behind. Of course it was nice watching Gordon sing from behind too. (I am sorry I couldn't resist that remark)

[sundownbuff]

Yes, no one writes like Gord. Each and every song, when you read the lyrics, is a story by itself. It just amazes how the words come to him. I also agree with the remark made about IN MY FASHION. The band really gets into playing it. The song would not be the same without each of the members of the band. At the Majestic it was sooooo interesting watching Michael and Barry play their instruments from behind. Of course it was nice watching Gordon sing from behind too. (I am sorry I couldn't resist that remark)

[Dorothea]

You took the words right out of my mouth,Sundownbuff,about Gords songs.
Can't comment too much about the band,as I'm not a regular at concerts as you know.

Frank.

[Frank v]

You took the words right out of my mouth,Sundownbuff,about Gords songs.
Can't comment too much about the band,as I'm not a regular at concerts as you know.

Frank.

[fezo]

Sundownbuff, tell us more about Gord singing
'from behind' - if you catch my drift http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[Silver Heels]

Sundownbuff, tell us more about Gord singing
'from behind' - if you catch my drift http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[Chris M]

This website is fantastic! It's like Disneyworld for Lighfoot fans. It has everything except one thing. And that is in
addition to all the wonderful smiley faces,
I would love for it have little red, cracked & broken hearts for all of the ladies who are
pinning away for our Hero for the rest of their lives. But then, this board would be so full of little broken hearts that there would no room for the gentlemen to comment!

Regarding the subject at hand. I have recently printed out pages of lyrics thanks to the website. And I have noticed that the lyrics can stand on thier own without the melody and vice versa. I'm a fan of lots of types of music, although Gord & his band are my favorite, far as away.... Most music cannot do that. Melody and lyrics must be together because the lyrics aren't poetry
& the melody, alone, is just elevator music.
This is just my very humble opinion and observation.

I've also designed needleworks with a likeness of Gord's home, including lyrics and one Victorian sampler with his trademark
(last time I checked long ago) roses and lyrics to "Forive Me Lord".No copyright infringement since they were hanging in his home. (unless they've been auctioned off to charity since his marriage. I imagine his
sweet bride had a great time redecorating!
And I'm all for charity auctions! Ok, any of
you guys end up with them?)

[midnightmisty]

This website is fantastic! It's like Disneyworld for Lighfoot fans. It has everything except one thing. And that is in
addition to all the wonderful smiley faces,
I would love for it have little red, cracked & broken hearts for all of the ladies who are
pinning away for our Hero for the rest of their lives. But then, this board would be so full of little broken hearts that there would no room for the gentlemen to comment!

Regarding the subject at hand. I have recently printed out pages of lyrics thanks to the website. And I have noticed that the lyrics can stand on thier own without the melody and vice versa. I'm a fan of lots of types of music, although Gord & his band are my favorite, far as away.... Most music cannot do that. Melody and lyrics must be together because the lyrics aren't poetry
& the melody, alone, is just elevator music.
This is just my very humble opinion and observation.

I've also designed needleworks with a likeness of Gord's home, including lyrics and one Victorian sampler with his trademark
(last time I checked long ago) roses and lyrics to "Forive Me Lord".No copyright infringement since they were hanging in his home. (unless they've been auctioned off to charity since his marriage. I imagine his
sweet bride had a great time redecorating!
And I'm all for charity auctions! Ok, any of
you guys end up with them?)

[Dorothea]

Midnightmisty,
Thats interesting,I remember reading an interview with Tom Rush, who said Gords house was stripped bare after his marriage break up.
On the subject of auctions I'd love to purchase one of his old guitars.
I'd bid high for that!

Frank.

[Frank v]

Midnightmisty,
Thats interesting,I remember reading an interview with Tom Rush, who said Gords house was stripped bare after his marriage break up.
On the subject of auctions I'd love to purchase one of his old guitars.
I'd bid high for that!

Frank.

[Rose]

Dear Silver Heels, As I said the concert was just as enjoyable from the back as the front. Gord had on his usual red flowered shirt on along with his boots and black jeans. They are probably a size 28 or 30inch. A nice trim man is he. I think the jeans are levis. They look real fine. The second set he came out wearing his usual black tee shirt with ROCK on it. On his feet were his white, new looking, as usual, nike sneakers along with jeans. He continued to look fine. With the tee shirt his muscles looked really nice. Though I am probably one of the older members on this site (54) my eyes are still as good as they were when I first saw him in 1964 (I think it was that year in a pub on Yonge Street. I might be off a year or so.

[sundownbuff]

Dear Silver Heels, As I said the concert was just as enjoyable from the back as the front. Gord had on his usual red flowered shirt on along with his boots and black jeans. They are probably a size 28 or 30inch. A nice trim man is he. I think the jeans are levis. They look real fine. The second set he came out wearing his usual black tee shirt with ROCK on it. On his feet were his white, new looking, as usual, nike sneakers along with jeans. He continued to look fine. With the tee shirt his muscles looked really nice. Though I am probably one of the older members on this site (54) my eyes are still as good as they were when I first saw him in 1964 (I think it was that year in a pub on Yonge Street. I might be off a year or so.

[rainydayperson]

How about "Up A Lazy River" (an old Mills Brothers tune), "Blackbird" (Beatles),
"Send In The Clowns" (Judy Collins), "El Paso" (Marty Robbins), "Castles In The Air"
(Don M.)?

[classicmixdj]

How about "Up A Lazy River" (an old Mills Brothers tune), "Blackbird" (Beatles),
"Send In The Clowns" (Judy Collins), "El Paso" (Marty Robbins), "Castles In The Air"
(Don M.)?

[Chris M]

I just remembered something....the in 80s one
of his alltime favorite songs was "Both Sides
Now" by Judy Collins. I'd dearly love to hear
him to that one in any way, shape, form, just gimme that one pleeeease.

[midnightmisty]

I just remembered something....the in 80s one
of his alltime favorite songs was "Both Sides
Now" by Judy Collins. I'd dearly love to hear
him to that one in any way, shape, form, just gimme that one pleeeease.

[rainydayperson]

What about the Bee Gees tune "Words"?

[classicmixdj]

What about the Bee Gees tune "Words"?

[Chris M]

Hello Everyone.

I just had an idea about a song. Do any of you, especially our friends in Canada, remember one called "Friends & Lovers" by
Gloria Loring? (she's the ex-wife of Gord's friend Alan Thicke) It was a beautiful song and another one, I'd like to hear him do in honour of his own best friend and lover, wife
Elizabeth. It's pretty romantic, but the key
is pretty high, so I don't know. I'd really
love to have him do a totally romantic CD all
in honour of Elizabeth! I'm certain that something like that would end up being my all
time favorite. (ps. he could do his own songs, too! LOL! But the topic is "written by other people..." so this is just a reply to that. I'd still prefer to hear his own songs, of course!)

midnightmisty

[midnightmisty]

Hello Everyone.

I just had an idea about a song. Do any of you, especially our friends in Canada, remember one called "Friends & Lovers" by
Gloria Loring? (she's the ex-wife of Gord's friend Alan Thicke) It was a beautiful song and another one, I'd like to hear him do in honour of his own best friend and lover, wife
Elizabeth. It's pretty romantic, but the key
is pretty high, so I don't know. I'd really
love to have him do a totally romantic CD all
in honour of Elizabeth! I'm certain that something like that would end up being my all
time favorite. (ps. he could do his own songs, too! LOL! But the topic is "written by other people..." so this is just a reply to that. I'd still prefer to hear his own songs, of course!)

midnightmisty

[Chris M]

To Classmixdj,

Please forgive me for having been so rude!
But I've never heard "Words" by the Bee Gees!
I've seldom ever listened to the radio as most of my listening time has been to CDs, Tapes, LPs, etc. Now you've got me thinking
that I must be missing out on alot of other good music. hum.........

midnightmisty

[midnightmisty]

To Classmixdj,

Please forgive me for having been so rude!
But I've never heard "Words" by the Bee Gees!
I've seldom ever listened to the radio as most of my listening time has been to CDs, Tapes, LPs, etc. Now you've got me thinking
that I must be missing out on alot of other good music. hum.........

midnightmisty

[fezo]

quote:Originally posted by sundownbuff:
Dear Silver Heels, As I said the concert was just as enjoyable from the back as the front. Gord had on his usual red flowered shirt on along with his boots and black jeans. They are probably a size 28 or 30inch. A nice trim man is he. I think the jeans are levis. They look real fine. The second set he came out wearing his usual black tee shirt with ROCK on it. On his feet were his white, new looking, as usual, nike sneakers along with jeans. He continued to look fine. With the tee shirt his muscles looked really nice. Though I am probably one of the older members on this site (54) my eyes are still as good as they were when I first saw him in 1964 (I think it was that year in a pub on Yonge Street. I might be off a year or so.
\Dear Sundownbuff, forgive the lapse in
thanking you for your wonderful descriptive report (see above)- I've been lying down ever since, a wet flannel to my brow. Now I
want to hear all about the pub on Yonge Street. Oh my Gord, I may never stand up again! Talk to me, Sundownbuff - NOW

[Silver Heels]

quote:Originally posted by sundownbuff:
Dear Silver Heels, As I said the concert was just as enjoyable from the back as the front. Gord had on his usual red flowered shirt on along with his boots and black jeans. They are probably a size 28 or 30inch. A nice trim man is he. I think the jeans are levis. They look real fine. The second set he came out wearing his usual black tee shirt with ROCK on it. On his feet were his white, new looking, as usual, nike sneakers along with jeans. He continued to look fine. With the tee shirt his muscles looked really nice. Though I am probably one of the older members on this site (54) my eyes are still as good as they were when I first saw him in 1964 (I think it was that year in a pub on Yonge Street. I might be off a year or so.
\Dear Sundownbuff, forgive the lapse in
thanking you for your wonderful descriptive report (see above)- I've been lying down ever since, a wet flannel to my brow. Now I
want to hear all about the pub on Yonge Street. Oh my Gord, I may never stand up again! Talk to me, Sundownbuff - NOW

[fezo]

M quote:Originally posted by midnightmisty:
Hello Everyone.

I just had an idea about a song. Do any of you, especially our friends in Canada, remember one called "Friends & Lovers" by
Gloria Loring? (she's the ex-wife of Gord's friend Alan Thicke) It was a beautiful song and another one, I'd like to hear him do in honour of his own best friend and lover, wife
Elizabeth. It's pretty romantic, but the key
is pretty high, so I don't know. I'd really
love to have him do a totally romantic CD all
in honour of Elizabeth! I'm certain that something like that would end up being my all
time favorite. (ps. he could do his own songs, too! LOL! But the topic is "written by other people..." so this is just a reply to that. I'd still prefer to hear his own songs, of course!)

midnightmisty
Misty, I cannot think of a more awful idea for a CD! Songs for Elizabeth (Jeez, I've even given 'em an idea for the title!) No, No, No. NEVER! LOL http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Silver Heels]

M quote:Originally posted by midnightmisty:
Hello Everyone.

I just had an idea about a song. Do any of you, especially our friends in Canada, remember one called "Friends & Lovers" by
Gloria Loring? (she's the ex-wife of Gord's friend Alan Thicke) It was a beautiful song and another one, I'd like to hear him do in honour of his own best friend and lover, wife
Elizabeth. It's pretty romantic, but the key
is pretty high, so I don't know. I'd really
love to have him do a totally romantic CD all
in honour of Elizabeth! I'm certain that something like that would end up being my all
time favorite. (ps. he could do his own songs, too! LOL! But the topic is "written by other people..." so this is just a reply to that. I'd still prefer to hear his own songs, of course!)

midnightmisty
Misty, I cannot think of a more awful idea for a CD! Songs for Elizabeth (Jeez, I've even given 'em an idea for the title!) No, No, No. NEVER! LOL http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Chris M]

Dear Mr. Gordon M. Lightfoot,

I'm strongly urging you to record a new CD of original material for and about the legendary, mysterious and exotic Silver Heels. She's a facsinating & very sweet, funny world class beauty. It would be to your benefit to at least consider and investigate this matter.

Thank you in advance,
midnightmisty

[midnightmisty]

Dear Mr. Gordon M. Lightfoot,

I'm strongly urging you to record a new CD of original material for and about the legendary, mysterious and exotic Silver Heels. She's a facsinating & very sweet, funny world class beauty. It would be to your benefit to at least consider and investigate this matter.

Thank you in advance,
midnightmisty

[fezo]

quote:Originally posted by midnightmisty:
Dear Mr. Gordon M. Lightfoot,

I'm strongly urging you to record a new CD of original material for and about the legendary, mysterious and exotic Silver Heels. She's a facsinating & very sweet, funny world class beauty. It would be to your benefit to at least consider and investigate this matter.

Thank you in advance,
midnightmisty

Now THIS is a much better idea for a CD.
I'd buy a few copies of this one http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[Silver Heels]

quote:Originally posted by midnightmisty:
Dear Mr. Gordon M. Lightfoot,

I'm strongly urging you to record a new CD of original material for and about the legendary, mysterious and exotic Silver Heels. She's a facsinating & very sweet, funny world class beauty. It would be to your benefit to at least consider and investigate this matter.

Thank you in advance,
midnightmisty

Now THIS is a much better idea for a CD.
I'd buy a few copies of this one http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[rainydayperson]

midnightmisty...To "Words" the lyrics are as follows:

Smile an everlasting smile, a smile can bring you near to me.
Don't ever let me find you down, cause that would bring a tear to me.
This world has lost its glory, let's start a brand new story now my love.
Right now, there'll be no other time and I can show you how my love.

Talk in everlasting words, and dedicate them all to me.
And I will give you all my life, I'm here if you should call to me.
You think that I don't even mean a single word I say.
It's only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away.

Quite touching eh?

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let me slip away on you

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[classicmixdj]

midnightmisty...To "Words" the lyrics are as follows:

Smile an everlasting smile, a smile can bring you near to me.
Don't ever let me find you down, cause that would bring a tear to me.
This world has lost its glory, let's start a brand new story now my love.
Right now, there'll be no other time and I can show you how my love.

Talk in everlasting words, and dedicate them all to me.
And I will give you all my life, I'm here if you should call to me.
You think that I don't even mean a single word I say.
It's only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away.

Quite touching eh?

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let me slip away on you

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[Chris M]

classicmixdj,

Thank you for the lryics! It brought back the
melody for me, too! And yes, it is VERY
touching! But I think it would have to go on the Elizabeth CD as the one about Silver Heels will probably be another boxed set -
but this time all original material. And they
better not forget the little book!

(no. i'm not her agent!)

midnightmisty

[midnightmisty]

classicmixdj,

Thank you for the lryics! It brought back the
melody for me, too! And yes, it is VERY
touching! But I think it would have to go on the Elizabeth CD as the one about Silver Heels will probably be another boxed set -
but this time all original material. And they
better not forget the little book!

(no. i'm not her agent!)

midnightmisty

[Rose]

Dear Silver Heels, It was so long ago, I was 18, that makes it 36 years ago. My girl friend and I headed to Toronto. I lived south of Buffalo. I was, in those days, very familar with Toronto as I had three sets of aunts and uncles who lived in the Toronto area. We often headed north to have some fun. That particular evening we arrived in the fair city and very quickly met up with two gentlemen who led the way to Yonge Street. Low and behold there was our favorite singer who at that time was not very familar to us in the states. I don't remember the songs that were played that evening but I do remember my "date's" name was Johnny, a blonde, handsome Canadian young man who said we just had to hear this great singer perform. The bar, I don't remember the name was your typical pub with a young crowd. I did agree with Johnny that this singer was great as he played his guitar. His name was Gordon Lightfoot.

[sundownbuff]

Dear Silver Heels, It was so long ago, I was 18, that makes it 36 years ago. My girl friend and I headed to Toronto. I lived south of Buffalo. I was, in those days, very familar with Toronto as I had three sets of aunts and uncles who lived in the Toronto area. We often headed north to have some fun. That particular evening we arrived in the fair city and very quickly met up with two gentlemen who led the way to Yonge Street. Low and behold there was our favorite singer who at that time was not very familar to us in the states. I don't remember the songs that were played that evening but I do remember my "date's" name was Johnny, a blonde, handsome Canadian young man who said we just had to hear this great singer perform. The bar, I don't remember the name was your typical pub with a young crowd. I did agree with Johnny that this singer was great as he played his guitar. His name was Gordon Lightfoot.

[fezo]

Dear Sundownbuff, that is a great story.
Imagine, you were in at the (almost) beginning. How lucky can you get! Do you recall how he looked then? Not that I'm obsessed or anything LOL. The earliest I saw him was 69 when he came to London to appear on tv - and as a young girl I quickly handed over my as then untouched
heart. The poor man has been holding on fast
ever since and doesnt even know it!
But hang on Gord -- tomorrow is another day
LOL
Thank you Sundownbuff - lovely story. More please?

[Silver Heels]

Dear Sundownbuff, that is a great story.
Imagine, you were in at the (almost) beginning. How lucky can you get! Do you recall how he looked then? Not that I'm obsessed or anything LOL. The earliest I saw him was 69 when he came to London to appear on tv - and as a young girl I quickly handed over my as then untouched
heart. The poor man has been holding on fast
ever since and doesnt even know it!
But hang on Gord -- tomorrow is another day
LOL
Thank you Sundownbuff - lovely story. More please?

[Mary Pierce]

Fun question to contemplate.
How about an old Waylon Jennings tune: Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line (don't know if that's the actual title, but I'm sure some of you will know). Wouldn't that be fun and funky coming from Gord? I can just hear him doing it and doing it well...with attitude!
Also, although female vocalists, Kate Wolf and Nanci Griffith have AWESOME material that I think Gord could bring to another dimension. I'll have to put on some of their CD's and consider this further...
M.

[Chris M]

Margaret,
You and I are two of a kind. Both struggeling with an illness...And like you, I have good days, bad days and days beyond endurance or belief. But this bb takes my mind off my pain, anxiety and fears.
And it makes me happy. There are so many great people here. And there is one, in
particular who all of a sudden and out of nowhere emailed me in my darkest hour. She is
my "Angel In The Night"....

Back to the topic at hand!

I'd love it if he did "Fast Moving Train" &
"Dancy's Song" by Restless Heart. They're
"Gord" type songs.

midnightmisty

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[midnightmisty]

Margaret,
You and I are two of a kind. Both struggeling with an illness...And like you, I have good days, bad days and days beyond endurance or belief. But this bb takes my mind off my pain, anxiety and fears.
And it makes me happy. There are so many great people here. And there is one, in
particular who all of a sudden and out of nowhere emailed me in my darkest hour. She is
my "Angel In The Night"....

Back to the topic at hand!

I'd love it if he did "Fast Moving Train" &
"Dancy's Song" by Restless Heart. They're
"Gord" type songs.

midnightmisty

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[charlene]

Four Strong Winds

Char

[charlene]

Four Strong Winds

Char

[fezo]

Kris K's 'Help Me Make it Thru the Night'

[Silver Heels]

Kris K's 'Help Me Make it Thru the Night'

[Chris M]

Hi Char! Never even heard of "Four Strong Winds"???????By who, "Angel"?

Silver Heels! YES PLEEEEEEEEEAZE!! That's an
all-time favorite and if Gord where to do it........well then..... migraine in progress
so I'd better take it easy and not get too
excited right now. The thought of that is making my heart pound out of control...

midnightmisty

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[midnightmisty]

Hi Char! Never even heard of "Four Strong Winds"???????By who, "Angel"?

Silver Heels! YES PLEEEEEEEEEAZE!! That's an
all-time favorite and if Gord where to do it........well then..... migraine in progress
so I'd better take it easy and not get too
excited right now. The thought of that is making my heart pound out of control...

midnightmisty

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[fezo]

Four Strong Winds was Ian Tyson, right Char?
Beautiful song. I have it by Ian and Sylvia.

[Silver Heels]

Four Strong Winds was Ian Tyson, right Char?
Beautiful song. I have it by Ian and Sylvia.

[Rose]

FOUR STRONG WINDS would be a wonderful Gord tune. It was sang by several different people but the one I remember best was sang by a male group. It has not popped into my foggy brain, but I will post it as soon as I remember.

[sundownbuff]

FOUR STRONG WINDS would be a wonderful Gord tune. It was sang by several different people but the one I remember best was sang by a male group. It has not popped into my foggy brain, but I will post it as soon as I remember.

[Rose]

I think the name of the group was the Brother's Four. Does anyone but me remember them. They had crew cuts. This was in the early 60's.

[sundownbuff]

I think the name of the group was the Brother's Four. Does anyone but me remember them. They had crew cuts. This was in the early 60's.

[charlene]

Ian Tyson/Warner Brother Music

Four strong winds that blow lonely, Seven seas that run high,
All these things that don't change, Come what may.
But our good times are all gone,
And I'm bound for moving on.
I'll look for you if I'm ever back this way.

Think I'll go out to Alberta,
Weather's good there in the fall.
Got some friends that I can go to working for,
Still I wish you'd change your mind
If I asked you one more time,
But we've been through that a hundred times or more.

If I get there before the snow flies,
And if things are going good,
You could meet me if I send you down the fare.
But if you wait until it's winter,
It will be no good
'Cause that wind sure can blow way out there.

No one sings it like Ian - born in Victoria B.C. 1933 but an Alberta boy at heart. Good lookin too!

His version will make you drop to your knees - that's a promise!
Char
I'll look for an MP3 to post.

[charlene]

Ian Tyson/Warner Brother Music

Four strong winds that blow lonely, Seven seas that run high,
All these things that don't change, Come what may.
But our good times are all gone,
And I'm bound for moving on.
I'll look for you if I'm ever back this way.

Think I'll go out to Alberta,
Weather's good there in the fall.
Got some friends that I can go to working for,
Still I wish you'd change your mind
If I asked you one more time,
But we've been through that a hundred times or more.

If I get there before the snow flies,
And if things are going good,
You could meet me if I send you down the fare.
But if you wait until it's winter,
It will be no good
'Cause that wind sure can blow way out there.

No one sings it like Ian - born in Victoria B.C. 1933 but an Alberta boy at heart. Good lookin too!

His version will make you drop to your knees - that's a promise!
Char
I'll look for an MP3 to post.

[fezo]

Exactly, Char - absolutely spot on!
And a truly beautiful song - I am off to
find it and play it again ... Gord should
indeed include Four Strong Winds in concert if not on CD.If
any of the Lightfoot management team are reading this - it's a serious request. No joking around.

[Silver Heels]

Exactly, Char - absolutely spot on!
And a truly beautiful song - I am off to
find it and play it again ... Gord should
indeed include Four Strong Winds in concert if not on CD.If
any of the Lightfoot management team are reading this - it's a serious request. No joking around.

[Jenney]

Hi Everyone I have been travelling in Canada and Ireland.Was delighted when I was back in Canada to hear Gord played on the radio with such regularity.He sang to my heart.He always does.
The song I would like to hear him sing is The Enfolding by Lui Collins and Garnet Rogers. Imagine Gord gliding through these words.

Deep, within this softly spoken night
We awoke, to find ,love's sweet expression
Unfolding of its own accord.
A touch in gentle sleepiness
A fingertip
A touching lip
The kindness of our bodies
Speaking softly in the dark.

Will be back with other suggesstions.I missed u guys and gals:}

[isabella]

Hi Everyone I have been travelling in Canada and Ireland.Was delighted when I was back in Canada to hear Gord played on the radio with such regularity.He sang to my heart.He always does.
The song I would like to hear him sing is The Enfolding by Lui Collins and Garnet Rogers. Imagine Gord gliding through these words.

Deep, within this softly spoken night
We awoke, to find ,love's sweet expression
Unfolding of its own accord.
A touch in gentle sleepiness
A fingertip
A touching lip
The kindness of our bodies
Speaking softly in the dark.

Will be back with other suggesstions.I missed u guys and gals:}

[Mary Pierce]

Hey, Midnightmisty - yeah, we must have some stuff in common OTHER than Gord: I, too, enjoy some Restless Heart tunes, including those you mentioned. Leaving for Canada day-after-tomorrow, but looking forward to logging back on in mid Sept to check in with all of you.........
Take care!
M.
PS: Does anyone out there listen to James Keelaghan? Really, if you like Gord, you're bound to like some of his stuff, too!

[Mary Pierce]

As mentioned in my earlier post, I went through a few of my Nanci Griffith CD's. I think Gord would do a memorable job with "You Can't Go Home Again". The lyrics and melody are melancholy but stirring. It's from the album titled, "Poet In My Window". (Does anyone out there listen to Nanci??) Also, two Kate Wolf favorites which I feel Gord could perform masterfully are:
"Across the Great Divide" (which Nanci sings on a tribute album** to great folk artists); and "Unfinished Life". Both these songs have an artistic quality which I bet would appeal to GL. Here is a bit from "Unfinished Life":
"It's a journey with my soul that I am taking,
One that only goes from the cradle to the grave.
Going 'round in circles like painted dancing horses,
Up and down we ride on the wooden courses.
And light from a lover's eyes
Is all that we can save."
If you are looking for great lyrical talent, I think Kate Wolf hits the mark. She's (almost) as good as Gordon, but with an X chromosome. Unfortunately, she succumbed to leukemia in 1986.
**The album "Other Voices Other Rooms" by Nanci Griffith honors Gordon, too. Nanci does 10 Degrees and Getting Colder with some feminine rock-a-billy spunk.
OK...you're probably all asleep by now thanks to my ramblings. So... g'night!
M.

[rainydayperson]

"The Wabash Cannonball" /Hank Snow and
"Cool Water" /The Sons Of The Pioneers with Bob Nolan are great Western Songs that Gord would do fine by. "Sweet Betsy From Pike"/ Rex Allen would also be great and
"Down In The Valley"/Slim Whitman too.

[classicmixdj]

"The Wabash Cannonball" /Hank Snow and
"Cool Water" /The Sons Of The Pioneers with Bob Nolan are great Western Songs that Gord would do fine by. "Sweet Betsy From Pike"/ Rex Allen would also be great and
"Down In The Valley"/Slim Whitman too.

[Tom]

Has anyone heard of the song "Poor Seafearing Stranger"? I heard it a couple of weeks ago and just thought that it had a Gordon Lightfoot sound to it. I have no way of knowing if anyone has recorded it since this is the first time hearing it.

Mary Ann

[Mary Ann]

Has anyone heard of the song "Poor Seafearing Stranger"? I heard it a couple of weeks ago and just thought that it had a Gordon Lightfoot sound to it. I have no way of knowing if anyone has recorded it since this is the first time hearing it.

Mary Ann

[fezo]

quote:Originally posted by classicmixdj:
"The Wabash Cannonball" /Hank Snow and
"Cool Water" /The Sons Of The Pioneers with Bob Nolan are great Western Songs that Gord would do fine by. "Sweet Betsy From Pike"/ Rex Allen would also be great and
"Down In The Valley"/Slim Whitman too.



Hi CMDJ - if you're on this road, how about
Red River Valley (recently on the Horse
Whisperer soundtrack by George Strait.Cant
remember the original artist. Before my time, I hope LOL. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif))

[Silver Heels]

quote:Originally posted by classicmixdj:
"The Wabash Cannonball" /Hank Snow and
"Cool Water" /The Sons Of The Pioneers with Bob Nolan are great Western Songs that Gord would do fine by. "Sweet Betsy From Pike"/ Rex Allen would also be great and
"Down In The Valley"/Slim Whitman too.



Hi CMDJ - if you're on this road, how about
Red River Valley (recently on the Horse
Whisperer soundtrack by George Strait.Cant
remember the original artist. Before my time, I hope LOL. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif))

[gathrb]

How about Looking Glass' #1 hit from 1972 "Brandy(You're a Fine Girl)"?
Brandy you're a fine girl
What a good wife you would be
Your eyes could steal a sailer from the sea
Brandy you're a fine girl
What a good wife you would be
But my life, my love, and my lady
Is the Sea

I always thought that sounded like quintessential Gord lyrics. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif


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"...If YoU fEeL iT yOu BeTtEr BeLiEvE iT, yOu'Re GoNnA sEe It, YoU nEeD tO kNoW/iT iS rIsInG lIkE a FeAtHeR, dIpPiNg & DaNcInG fRoM bElOw/ThErE's A nEw WaVe ThAt Is BrEaKiNg In ThE wAkE oF a PaSsInG sHiP/eVeRy NaTiOn'S gOnNa Be ShAkEn, PuT iT tOgEtHeR, dOn'T lEt It SlIp..."

[Tom]

How about Looking Glass' #1 hit from 1972 "Brandy(You're a Fine Girl)"?
Brandy you're a fine girl
What a good wife you would be
Your eyes could steal a sailer from the sea
Brandy you're a fine girl
What a good wife you would be
But my life, my love, and my lady
Is the Sea

I always thought that sounded like quintessential Gord lyrics. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif


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"...If YoU fEeL iT yOu BeTtEr BeLiEvE iT, yOu'Re GoNnA sEe It, YoU nEeD tO kNoW/iT iS rIsInG lIkE a FeAtHeR, dIpPiNg & DaNcInG fRoM bElOw/ThErE's A nEw WaVe ThAt Is BrEaKiNg In ThE wAkE oF a PaSsInG sHiP/eVeRy NaTiOn'S gOnNa Be ShAkEn, PuT iT tOgEtHeR, dOn'T lEt It SlIp..."

[midnightmisty]

I already replied once ("Leaving on a Jet Plane"). Today I heard "Tangled Up in Blue" by Dylan. One of my fave Dylan songs and as I was listening, I thought Gord would do a great job with it. I think his voice would add a special something to an already great song.

[sandyo]

I already replied once ("Leaving on a Jet Plane"). Today I heard "Tangled Up in Blue" by Dylan. One of my fave Dylan songs and as I was listening, I thought Gord would do a great job with it. I think his voice would add a special something to an already great song.

[rainydayperson]

quote:Originally posted by Silver Heels:
Hi CMDJ - if you're on this road, how about
Red River Valley (recently on the Horse
Whisperer soundtrack by George Strait.Cant
remember the original artist. Before my time, I hope LOL. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif))


Good point Silver Heels...I have versions of that song by Marty Robbins & Slim Whitman and The Sons Of The Pioneers. The origins of "The Red River Valley" have been lost in time, though a song written in 1896 by James Kerrigan, "In the Bright Mohawk Valley" seems to be a direct ancestor. The song provided the title for the first Republic film that reunited The Sons Of The Pioneers with Roy Rogers in 1941 and was used in the 1943 Rogers clasic "King Of the Cowboys".

Hey, while we are at it Silver Heels (name comes from Don Q?) how about "El Paso" that was a 1960 #1 song for Marty Robbins?

[classicmixdj]

quote:Originally posted by Silver Heels:
Hi CMDJ - if you're on this road, how about
Red River Valley (recently on the Horse
Whisperer soundtrack by George Strait.Cant
remember the original artist. Before my time, I hope LOL. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif))


Good point Silver Heels...I have versions of that song by Marty Robbins & Slim Whitman and The Sons Of The Pioneers. The origins of "The Red River Valley" have been lost in time, though a song written in 1896 by James Kerrigan, "In the Bright Mohawk Valley" seems to be a direct ancestor. The song provided the title for the first Republic film that reunited The Sons Of The Pioneers with Roy Rogers in 1941 and was used in the 1943 Rogers clasic "King Of the Cowboys".

Hey, while we are at it Silver Heels (name comes from Don Q?) how about "El Paso" that was a 1960 #1 song for Marty Robbins?

[rainydayperson]

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[classicmixdj]

[This message has been edited by classicmixdj (edited September 04, 2000).]

[rainydayperson]

quote:Originally posted by Tom:
How about Looking Glass' #1 hit from 1972 "Brandy(You're a Fine Girl)"?
Brandy you're a fine girl
What a good wife you would be
Your eyes could steal a sailer from the sea
Brandy you're a fine girl
What a good wife you would be
But my life, my love, and my lady
Is the Sea

I always thought that sounded like quintessential Gord lyrics. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif



You know Tom, That "Brandy" is one great single but I'm not sure I'd want anyone but The Looking Glass doing it (very unique vocal). Only other hit they had that I can think of was "Jimmy Loves Mary Ann".

As for content though "Brandy" is right on the mark for Gordo.

[classicmixdj]

quote:Originally posted by Tom:
How about Looking Glass' #1 hit from 1972 "Brandy(You're a Fine Girl)"?
Brandy you're a fine girl
What a good wife you would be
Your eyes could steal a sailer from the sea
Brandy you're a fine girl
What a good wife you would be
But my life, my love, and my lady
Is the Sea

I always thought that sounded like quintessential Gord lyrics. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif



You know Tom, That "Brandy" is one great single but I'm not sure I'd want anyone but The Looking Glass doing it (very unique vocal). Only other hit they had that I can think of was "Jimmy Loves Mary Ann".

As for content though "Brandy" is right on the mark for Gordo.

[rainydayperson]

quote:Originally posted by sandyo:
I already replied once ("Leaving on a Jet Plane"). Today I heard "Tangled Up in Blue" by Dylan. One of my fave Dylan songs and as I was listening, I thought Gord would do a great job with it. I think his voice would add a special something to an already great song.


Hey Sandyo, try segueing "Tangled Up In Blue" by Dylan with Gord's "Seven Islands".
Let me know what you think.

[classicmixdj]

quote:Originally posted by sandyo:
I already replied once ("Leaving on a Jet Plane"). Today I heard "Tangled Up in Blue" by Dylan. One of my fave Dylan songs and as I was listening, I thought Gord would do a great job with it. I think his voice would add a special something to an already great song.


Hey Sandyo, try segueing "Tangled Up In Blue" by Dylan with Gord's "Seven Islands".
Let me know what you think.

[Rebecca]

I'd love to hear Gord do "Make You Feel My Love'" previously recorded by Billy Joel and Garth Brooks.

[fezo]

quote:Originally posted by classicmixdj:
Originally posted by Silver Heels:
Hi CMDJ - if you're on this road, how about
Red River Valley (recently on the Horse
Whisperer soundtrack by George Strait.Cant
remember the original artist. Before my time, I hope LOL. :)))


Good point Silver Heels...I have versions of that song by Marty Robbins & Slim Whitman and The Sons Of The Pioneers. The origins of "The Red River Valley" have been lost in time, though a song written in 1896 by James Kerrigan, "In the Bright Mohawk Valley" seems to be a direct ancestor. The song provided the title for the first Republic film that reunited The Sons Of The Pioneers with Roy Rogers in 1941 and was used in the 1943 Rogers clasic "King Of the Cowboys".

Hey, while we are at it Silver Heels (name comes from Don Q?) how about "El Paso" that was a 1960 #1 song for Marty Robbins?
El Paso? Great! And yes, Christian Island
is one of my bestest favourites ... I just
disappear into that beautiful sound and those
lyrics - hence: Silver Heels. My poor attempt at a tribute to The Man!

[Silver Heels]

quote:Originally posted by classicmixdj:
Originally posted by Silver Heels:
Hi CMDJ - if you're on this road, how about
Red River Valley (recently on the Horse
Whisperer soundtrack by George Strait.Cant
remember the original artist. Before my time, I hope LOL. :)))


Good point Silver Heels...I have versions of that song by Marty Robbins & Slim Whitman and The Sons Of The Pioneers. The origins of "The Red River Valley" have been lost in time, though a song written in 1896 by James Kerrigan, "In the Bright Mohawk Valley" seems to be a direct ancestor. The song provided the title for the first Republic film that reunited The Sons Of The Pioneers with Roy Rogers in 1941 and was used in the 1943 Rogers clasic "King Of the Cowboys".

Hey, while we are at it Silver Heels (name comes from Don Q?) how about "El Paso" that was a 1960 #1 song for Marty Robbins?
El Paso? Great! And yes, Christian Island
is one of my bestest favourites ... I just
disappear into that beautiful sound and those
lyrics - hence: Silver Heels. My poor attempt at a tribute to The Man!

[fezo]

CMDJ - coming right up to date here ... how
about Gord doing the current George Strait
hit 'Go On'. However, at the end of the day
I love Gord doing Gord best of all.

[Silver Heels]

CMDJ - coming right up to date here ... how
about Gord doing the current George Strait
hit 'Go On'. However, at the end of the day
I love Gord doing Gord best of all.

[seafarer]

I would love to hear him sing Dark Eye Molly, writen by Stan Rogers.



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Chris Bowers
www.jigsandreels.com

[Chris_jigsandreels.com]

I would love to hear him sing Dark Eye Molly, writen by Stan Rogers.



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Chris Bowers
www.jigsandreels.com

[lcjones]

Speaking of Eric Clapton (what?!) I think I'd like to hear GL do Wonderful Tonight..although Clapton does do it beautifully...
Started reading this thread and din't realize I picked it up from the beginning, but you guys (us guys) are NUTS!!! This is a great site.
Aside to MMB: It's lovely that you can be so gracious about "Elizabeth." I'll stick with the others..no cloning..give me the real thing...LOL http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

And Frank, you are hysterical. Keep getting lost in the wrong threads, you are too funny!

Barbara

[knottypine]

Speaking of Eric Clapton (what?!) I think I'd like to hear GL do Wonderful Tonight..although Clapton does do it beautifully...
Started reading this thread and din't realize I picked it up from the beginning, but you guys (us guys) are NUTS!!! This is a great site.
Aside to MMB: It's lovely that you can be so gracious about "Elizabeth." I'll stick with the others..no cloning..give me the real thing...LOL http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

And Frank, you are hysterical. Keep getting lost in the wrong threads, you are too funny!

Barbara

[Pearl]

this may seem CRAZY...but i would like to hear "two more bottles of wine" by Emmy-lou Harris.....I love that song. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

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-----and as i wander to the cities and the towns, i get so lonesome knowin' you could be around. and when the show is over there's a holiday motel, another empty bottle, and another tale to tell----

[storm]

this may seem CRAZY...but i would like to hear "two more bottles of wine" by Emmy-lou Harris.....I love that song. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

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-----and as i wander to the cities and the towns, i get so lonesome knowin' you could be around. and when the show is over there's a holiday motel, another empty bottle, and another tale to tell----

[fezo]

Storm, talking of EmmyLou - how about him
doing 'Together Again' ?

[Pearl]

i'm going to try this again...."2 more bottles of wine" by Emmy-lou Harris.....

sorry if this is on twice, but the 1st one didn't seem to work http://www.corfid.com/ubb/redface.gif

[Silver Heels]

Storm, talking of EmmyLou - how about him
doing 'Together Again' ?

[storm]

i'm going to try this again...."2 more bottles of wine" by Emmy-lou Harris.....

sorry if this is on twice, but the 1st one didn't seem to work http://www.corfid.com/ubb/redface.gif

[lcjones]

Storm, I LOVE Two More Bottles of Wine..that's a great album, Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town....how do you like her duet with Willie Nelson on "One Paper Kid"? I think it's fantastic...that album has a lot of good "road songs" on it too...great thought! (Oops, am I off the topic? Don't send the ng police after me, I'm new too!) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/redface.gif
Barbara

[knottypine]

Storm, I LOVE Two More Bottles of Wine..that's a great album, Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town....how do you like her duet with Willie Nelson on "One Paper Kid"? I think it's fantastic...that album has a lot of good "road songs" on it too...great thought! (Oops, am I off the topic? Don't send the ng police after me, I'm new too!) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/redface.gif
Barbara

[rainydayperson]

What about "Beneath Still Waters", "If I Could Only Win Your Love", "Too Far Gone" from Scoobie Lou Harris...er...uh Emmylou?

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[classicmixdj]

What about "Beneath Still Waters", "If I Could Only Win Your Love", "Too Far Gone" from Scoobie Lou Harris...er...uh Emmylou?

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[Pearl]

i'm glad there are some other Emmy- lou fans here....good to hear from you.

p.s. great album knotty pine

[storm]

i'm glad there are some other Emmy- lou fans here....good to hear from you.

p.s. great album knotty pine

[lcjones]

Storm, I like your taste! LOL

How about "The L&N Don't Stop Here Anymore," the version Michelle Shocked does...that's a great song and I think Gord would do it beautifully...with help from Terry of course!
Barbara

[knottypine]

Storm, I like your taste! LOL

How about "The L&N Don't Stop Here Anymore," the version Michelle Shocked does...that's a great song and I think Gord would do it beautifully...with help from Terry of course!
Barbara

[Annette Hannivan]

I have a couple of songs to add to this great list.Jesse Winchester's "Yankee Lady" and Harry Chapin's "Taxi".The first is more lyrical and wistful, the second is more raw and gritty but both are great stories that Gord could take to another level.

[Mister hoot'n holler]

I have a couple of songs to add to this great list.Jesse Winchester's "Yankee Lady" and Harry Chapin's "Taxi".The first is more lyrical and wistful, the second is more raw and gritty but both are great stories that Gord could take to another level.

[charlene]

Last Thing On My Mind - Tom Rush
Char
It's a lesson too late for the learning, made of sand, made of sand, in the wink of an eye my soul is turning,
in your hand, in your hand.
Are you going away with no word of farewell,
Will there be not a trace left behind,
Well I could have loved you better,
I didn't mean to be unkind,
You know that was the last thing on my mind.
Well you got reasons a-plenty for going,
This I know, this I know
And the weeks have been steadily going
Please don't go, please don't go.
Are you going away with no word of farewell
Will there be not a trace left behind
Well I could have loved you better
I didn't mean to be unkind
you know that was the last thing on my mind.
As we walk on my thoughts keep on tumbling, round and round
round and round
And underneath our feet the subways rumbling,
underground, underground.
Are you going away with no word of farewell, Will there be not a trace left behind
I could have loved you better
I didn't mean to be unkind
You know that was the last thing on my mind.
As I lie in my bed in the mornin
Without you
without you
Every song in my heart dies a'bornin
Without you
Without you
Are you going away wwith no word of farewell
Will there be not a trace left behind
I could have loved you better
I didn't mean to be unkind
You know that was the last thing on my mind.
It's a lesson too late for the learning
Made of sand
made of sand
In the wink of an eye my soul is turning
In your hand
In your hand.
Are you going away with no word of farewell And will there be not a trace left behind
I could have loved you better
I didn't mean to be unkind
You know that was the last thing on my mind
You know that was the last thing on my mind.

[charlene]

Last Thing On My Mind - Tom Rush
Char
It's a lesson too late for the learning, made of sand, made of sand, in the wink of an eye my soul is turning,
in your hand, in your hand.
Are you going away with no word of farewell,
Will there be not a trace left behind,
Well I could have loved you better,
I didn't mean to be unkind,
You know that was the last thing on my mind.
Well you got reasons a-plenty for going,
This I know, this I know
And the weeks have been steadily going
Please don't go, please don't go.
Are you going away with no word of farewell
Will there be not a trace left behind
Well I could have loved you better
I didn't mean to be unkind
you know that was the last thing on my mind.
As we walk on my thoughts keep on tumbling, round and round
round and round
And underneath our feet the subways rumbling,
underground, underground.
Are you going away with no word of farewell, Will there be not a trace left behind
I could have loved you better
I didn't mean to be unkind
You know that was the last thing on my mind.
As I lie in my bed in the mornin
Without you
without you
Every song in my heart dies a'bornin
Without you
Without you
Are you going away wwith no word of farewell
Will there be not a trace left behind
I could have loved you better
I didn't mean to be unkind
You know that was the last thing on my mind.
It's a lesson too late for the learning
Made of sand
made of sand
In the wink of an eye my soul is turning
In your hand
In your hand.
Are you going away with no word of farewell And will there be not a trace left behind
I could have loved you better
I didn't mean to be unkind
You know that was the last thing on my mind
You know that was the last thing on my mind.

[lcjones]

That is a great great song. I first heard the Peter Paul and Mary version and that's the one I got to know. Their harmonies are so amazing....
Cat Stevens was also one of my all-time favorites; and Carly Simon, Simon & garfunkel..I'd like to hear Gord sing Morning Has Broken...

[knottypine]

That is a great great song. I first heard the Peter Paul and Mary version and that's the one I got to know. Their harmonies are so amazing....
Cat Stevens was also one of my all-time favorites; and Carly Simon, Simon & garfunkel..I'd like to hear Gord sing Morning Has Broken...

[fezo]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by charlene:
[B]Last Thing On My Mind - Tom Rush
Char

This is a beautiful song. I have it by Tom Paxton - saw him perform it several times
in concert too. Just gorgeous.

[Silver Heels]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by charlene:
[B]Last Thing On My Mind - Tom Rush
Char

This is a beautiful song. I have it by Tom Paxton - saw him perform it several times
in concert too. Just gorgeous.

[Rose]

Dear Char,
Again, you bring up a song that was stored in the back of my brain. This is one of my favorites from the 60's. I know you are ten years younger but we share the same taste in music. Thank you. Isn't that song "Beautiful"
Betty

[sundownbuff]

Dear Char,
Again, you bring up a song that was stored in the back of my brain. This is one of my favorites from the 60's. I know you are ten years younger but we share the same taste in music. Thank you. Isn't that song "Beautiful"
Betty

[Annette Hannivan]

If you can get past all the commercialism in his career, John Denver could write some down to the core songs. "Seasons of the Heart" is a song that I always imagined Gord had written or would sing.

And I'm walking here beside you in the early evening chill
A thing we've always loved to do and I know we always will
We have so much in common, so many things to share
That I can't believe my heart when it implies that you're not there

So I don't know how to tell you, it's difficult to say
I never in my wildest dreams imagined it this way
But sometimes I just don't know you, there's an emptiness inside
So many things I long for have so often been denied
Still I wouldn't try and change you,there's no one left to blame
It's just somethings that mean so much and we just don't feel the same

Love is why I came here in the first place
Love is now the reason I must go
Love is all I ever hoped to find here
True love is still the only dream I know

[Mister hoot'n holler]

If you can get past all the commercialism in his career, John Denver could write some down to the core songs. "Seasons of the Heart" is a song that I always imagined Gord had written or would sing.

And I'm walking here beside you in the early evening chill
A thing we've always loved to do and I know we always will
We have so much in common, so many things to share
That I can't believe my heart when it implies that you're not there

So I don't know how to tell you, it's difficult to say
I never in my wildest dreams imagined it this way
But sometimes I just don't know you, there's an emptiness inside
So many things I long for have so often been denied
Still I wouldn't try and change you,there's no one left to blame
It's just somethings that mean so much and we just don't feel the same

Love is why I came here in the first place
Love is now the reason I must go
Love is all I ever hoped to find here
True love is still the only dream I know

[young stranger]

Does anyone remember Buffy Sainte-Marie's "Until it's time for you to go?" I think the Lightfoot magic would make it even more poignant. (By the way, mentioning Buffy Sainte-Marie makes me feel really, REALLY old, so be nice, guys!) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Bob]

Does anyone remember Buffy Sainte-Marie's "Until it's time for you to go?" I think the Lightfoot magic would make it even more poignant. (By the way, mentioning Buffy Sainte-Marie makes me feel really, REALLY old, so be nice, guys!) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Kasey]

Knotty Pine: CAT STEVENS ALERT!!!!

On VH-1, Behind the Music, Oct.1
(according to TV Guide)they will talk to Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat) - don't miss it!

Char - I also like the version Neil Diamond does of "The Last Thing On My Mind" - it is so mournful and gut wrenching, you just want to bawl. But I like it like that!

--Judy

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"the mornin' after blues, from my head down to my shoes..."
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"Laughing eyes and smiling face..."

[theotterjudy]

Knotty Pine: CAT STEVENS ALERT!!!!

On VH-1, Behind the Music, Oct.1
(according to TV Guide)they will talk to Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat) - don't miss it!

Char - I also like the version Neil Diamond does of "The Last Thing On My Mind" - it is so mournful and gut wrenching, you just want to bawl. But I like it like that!

--Judy

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"the mornin' after blues, from my head down to my shoes..."
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"Laughing eyes and smiling face..."

[CanadaGirl38]

Great ideas in here. Just wanted to make sure we had it right - Tom Paxton wrote "Last Thing On My Mind." One of his very early songs. Tom keeps going and going... Much of his stuff would work well for Gord.

I'm fortunate enough to own a guitar that Tom used to own. Just one of those in the right place at the right time things. A Martin M-36. It's a 79 that I bought in 82. My main guitar.

Now if only Gord would sell me a guitar....

[fezo]

Great ideas in here. Just wanted to make sure we had it right - Tom Paxton wrote "Last Thing On My Mind." One of his very early songs. Tom keeps going and going... Much of his stuff would work well for Gord.

I'm fortunate enough to own a guitar that Tom used to own. Just one of those in the right place at the right time things. A Martin M-36. It's a 79 that I bought in 82. My main guitar.

Now if only Gord would sell me a guitar....

[lcjones]

Otterjudy: Thanks for the Cat Stevens alert! I've written it on my calendar. I really like a lot of his stuff...almost everything...well, there was Numbers.. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/frown.gif But Foreigner Suite, the whole Tea for the Tillerman album....oooops, sorry to go off topic...Anyway, Gord is was always will be THE BEST!!

[knottypine]

Otterjudy: Thanks for the Cat Stevens alert! I've written it on my calendar. I really like a lot of his stuff...almost everything...well, there was Numbers.. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/frown.gif But Foreigner Suite, the whole Tea for the Tillerman album....oooops, sorry to go off topic...Anyway, Gord is was always will be THE BEST!!

[Kasey]

Hey, Knotty Pine!
My personal Cat favorites are Trouble, On the Road to Find Out, Rubylove (always thought that would make a great wedding reception song - love the Greek flavor of it).
If you haven't already, try to find the video for the movie "Harold and Maude". All Cat soundtrack, and one of my Top Ten list movies.
--Judy

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"the mornin' after blues, from my head down to my shoes..."
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"Laughing eyes and smiling face..."

[theotterjudy]

Hey, Knotty Pine!
My personal Cat favorites are Trouble, On the Road to Find Out, Rubylove (always thought that would make a great wedding reception song - love the Greek flavor of it).
If you haven't already, try to find the video for the movie "Harold and Maude". All Cat soundtrack, and one of my Top Ten list movies.
--Judy

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"the mornin' after blues, from my head down to my shoes..."
-------------------------
"Laughing eyes and smiling face..."

[charlene]

Feso - you're right - the mind said Paxton - the fingers typed RUSH!
It's a wonderful song and Gord could pull it off.
Char

[charlene]

Feso - you're right - the mind said Paxton - the fingers typed RUSH!
It's a wonderful song and Gord could pull it off.
Char

[fezo]

quote:Originally posted by Bob:
Does anyone remember Buffy Sainte-Marie's "Until it's time for you to go?" I think the Lightfoot magic would make it even more poignant. (By the way, mentioning Buffy Sainte-Marie makes me feel really, REALLY old, so be nice, guys!) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
This is a beautiful song too - amazing how
they rest at the back of the mind until
someone pulls them out and wham! The memories
flood out too.
Hey, Bob, what's age? Merely a
number. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif)

[Silver Heels]

quote:Originally posted by Bob:
Does anyone remember Buffy Sainte-Marie's "Until it's time for you to go?" I think the Lightfoot magic would make it even more poignant. (By the way, mentioning Buffy Sainte-Marie makes me feel really, REALLY old, so be nice, guys!) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
This is a beautiful song too - amazing how
they rest at the back of the mind until
someone pulls them out and wham! The memories
flood out too.
Hey, Bob, what's age? Merely a
number. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif)

[CanadaGirl38]

All right all you geezers!

Yeah, I've got Buffy Saint Marie albums, too.....

[fezo]

All right all you geezers!

Yeah, I've got Buffy Saint Marie albums, too.....

[Chris M]

Well, since Gord's letter to the Moody Blues,
a very nice gentleman and I have been chatting about Gord and the MBs. We both seem to agree that Gord would really do a great job with "For My Lady". It's a very romantic piece and has that "somewhere back in time" feel to it that Gord does so well.
It has a very medieval flavor to it. It would
make me swoon.

midnightmisty

[midnightmisty]

Well, since Gord's letter to the Moody Blues,
a very nice gentleman and I have been chatting about Gord and the MBs. We both seem to agree that Gord would really do a great job with "For My Lady". It's a very romantic piece and has that "somewhere back in time" feel to it that Gord does so well.
It has a very medieval flavor to it. It would
make me swoon.

midnightmisty

[Biz_29]

Sorry I couldn't resist.

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits.
Suzanne by Leonard Cohen.
Famous Blue Raincoat, Joan of Arc (also by Len).

[Scott]

Sorry I couldn't resist.

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits.
Suzanne by Leonard Cohen.
Famous Blue Raincoat, Joan of Arc (also by Len).
________
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[Carlos Mendes-Rosa]

I'm new here and just want to say hi. It was a hoot reading you gals' messages regarding the "E" word.

OK, how about an Elvis tune? I remember Gord saying he used to imitate Elvis when he was a kid, and of course Elvis did Early Monring Rain, so it seems only fitting. I'm not enough of an Elvis fan to give a recommendation.

[supaiblue]

I'm new here and just want to say hi. It was a hoot reading you gals' messages regarding the "E" word.

OK, how about an Elvis tune? I remember Gord saying he used to imitate Elvis when he was a kid, and of course Elvis did Early Monring Rain, so it seems only fitting. I'm not enough of an Elvis fan to give a recommendation.

[Jim]

I would love to hear Gord do "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song" from Jim Croce. I just think with his voice, and pickin Gord could play the H*** out of that song. I'd also like to hear him play the song "Waltzing Matilda". I've heard the Pogues version, and I think Gord could do alot with it.

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"If people could look into each other's eyes
What a wonderful place this world would be"
GL

[Paul J B]

I would love to hear Gord do "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song" from Jim Croce. I just think with his voice, and pickin Gord could play the H*** out of that song. I'd also like to hear him play the song "Waltzing Matilda". I've heard the Pogues version, and I think Gord could do alot with it.

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"If people could look into each other's eyes
What a wonderful place this world would be"
GL

[rainydayperson]

Roger Whittaker's (sp?) "Last Farewell". A love story of a man ready to set sail.

Thankyou SilverHeels...I may be slow but I do my best at correcting when possible.

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[classicmixdj]

Roger Whittaker's (sp?) "Last Farewell". A love story of a man ready to set sail.

Thankyou SilverHeels...I may be slow but I do my best at correcting when possible.

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[SilverHeels]

quote:Originally posted by classicmixdj:
Roger Whitaker's (sp?) "Last Farewell". A love story of a man ready to set sail.

Wow mdj - I'm surprised Roger Whittaker (you were almost correct. two 't's) made it this
far. 'Last Farewell' is a good song and
Gord would indeed make it a great one.
Very 'him' - you're right.

[rainydayperson]

Ya' know Silver Heels, now that I reflect on it, there are a lot of songs that Mr. Whittacre has recorded that Gord would do justice. How about "New World in The Morning."

[classicmixdj]

Ya' know Silver Heels, now that I reflect on it, there are a lot of songs that Mr. Whittacre has recorded that Gord would do justice. How about "New World in The Morning."

[rainydayperson]

Arlo Guthrie recorded "City of New Orleans"
and I can just hear Mr. Lightfoot singing;
"Good Morning America, how are ya' I say don't ya' know me I'm your native son,
I'm the train they call the City of New Orleans and I'll be gone 500 miles when the day is done."

[classicmixdj]

Arlo Guthrie recorded "City of New Orleans"
and I can just hear Mr. Lightfoot singing;
"Good Morning America, how are ya' I say don't ya' know me I'm your native son,
I'm the train they call the City of New Orleans and I'll be gone 500 miles when the day is done."

[DB]

How about a song by R.E.M. like "Half a World Away". The words sound like Lightfoot words, and the rhythm is a 3/4 time which Lightfoot uses a lot in songs like Edmund Fitzerald, Waiting For You, Triangle, A Tree To Weak To Stand, A Long Way Back Home, and so on. He could also do "Strange Currencies" another R.E.M. song in that same rhythm.

[DB]

How about a song by R.E.M. like "Half a World Away". The words sound like Lightfoot words, and the rhythm is a 3/4 time which Lightfoot uses a lot in songs like Edmund Fitzerald, Waiting For You, Triangle, A Tree To Weak To Stand, A Long Way Back Home, and so on. He could also do "Strange Currencies" another R.E.M. song in that same rhythm.

[Chris M]

I'd also love to hear Gord sing Neil Diamond's "Solitary Man" & "Kentucky Woman".
I think he'd do a particularly great job with those two.

midnightmisty

[midnightmisty]

I'd also love to hear Gord sing Neil Diamond's "Solitary Man" & "Kentucky Woman".
I think he'd do a particularly great job with those two.

midnightmisty

[Carlos Mendes-Rosa]

After reading these, if I had one choice I'd go with classicmixdj's suggestion of City of New Orleans. Yes, I'd love to hear GL sing it!

[supaiblue]

After reading these, if I had one choice I'd go with classicmixdj's suggestion of City of New Orleans. Yes, I'd love to hear GL sing it!

[Patrick Kelleher]

Cat's in the Cradle by Harry Chapin. Harry's my other favorite singer/songwriter. I've heard other artist butcher this classic, but Lightfoot could pull it off.

[jeff]

Cat's in the Cradle by Harry Chapin. Harry's my other favorite singer/songwriter. I've heard other artist butcher this classic, but Lightfoot could pull it off.

[Wingdrops]

It might be interesting to hear Gord do something by Joanie Mitchell, keeping it all in the Canadian fold. Her song "Amelia" (Amelia Earhart) has many of the metaphorical characteristics and the wanderlust of Gord's work. I don't know if that would be the best choice for Gord to cover, but my guess is that something by Mitchell would be great.

Another song I'd like to hear Gord perform is "Streets of London" (Ralph McTell, I think). It fits him for style and vocal range, if not for geography (although isn't Greater London a Canadian airport?).



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"And the laughter came too easy for life to pass me by." - SDYS

[2Much2Lose]

It might be interesting to hear Gord do something by Joanie Mitchell, keeping it all in the Canadian fold. Her song "Amelia" (Amelia Earhart) has many of the metaphorical characteristics and the wanderlust of Gord's work. I don't know if that would be the best choice for Gord to cover, but my guess is that something by Mitchell would be great.

Another song I'd like to hear Gord perform is "Streets of London" (Ralph McTell, I think). It fits him for style and vocal range, if not for geography (although isn't Greater London a Canadian airport?).



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"And the laughter came too easy for life to pass me by." - SDYS

[BlueHighways]

My choice would be, of all things, a song from Sawyer Brown, "All These Years." It was a hit and awards nominee a few years back, and the group's arrangement reminds me a great deal of early 1970s Lightfoot. In fact, the first time I heard it, I had that very thought. And no sooner did it end, but the two radio announcers who played it remarked about how much it reminded them of Gordon Lightoot!

[BlueHighways]

My choice would be, of all things, a song from Sawyer Brown, "All These Years." It was a hit and awards nominee a few years back, and the group's arrangement reminds me a great deal of early 1970s Lightfoot. In fact, the first time I heard it, I had that very thought. And no sooner did it end, but the two radio announcers who played it remarked about how much it reminded them of Gordon Lightoot!

[Janice]

quote:Originally posted by BlueHighways:
My choice would be, of all things, a song from Sawyer Brown, "All These Years." It was a hit and awards nominee a few years back, and the group's arrangement reminds me a great deal of early 1970s Lightfoot. In fact, the first time I heard it, I had that very thought. And no sooner did it end, but the two radio announcers who played it remarked about how much it reminded them of Gordon Lightoot!

I love this song. I thought the same thing when I first heard it - It reminded me of Gord, too!

Janice

[SilverHeels]

Me too!

[BILLW]

These two songs won't mean much if you're not
a fan of either of these two people, but
how about Neil Diamond's "Glory Road"
or Justin Hayward's "Tuesday Afternoon"
both songs have lot's of outdoors images,
just what I think of when I think of Gord.
By the way, being a fan of Gord's, and a
male, I'm curious as to what his wife,
Elizabeth is like, is she much younger,
how'd they meet, etc. Thanks.

[Rob1956]

These two songs won't mean much if you're not
a fan of either of these two people, but
how about Neil Diamond's "Glory Road"
or Justin Hayward's "Tuesday Afternoon"
both songs have lot's of outdoors images,
just what I think of when I think of Gord.
By the way, being a fan of Gord's, and a
male, I'm curious as to what his wife,
Elizabeth is like, is she much younger,
how'd they meet, etc. Thanks.

[SilverHeels]

aaarrrrgggghhhhh! She's blonde,
beautiful and I HATE HER. LOLOL

[Wingdrops]

Easy now, SH.

You have two of the three, and "too soon to tell" on the third!



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"And the laughter came too easy for life to pass me by." - SDYS

[2Much2Lose]

Easy now, SH.

You have two of the three, and "too soon to tell" on the third!



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"And the laughter came too easy for life to pass me by." - SDYS

[Lightfoot678]

A song that I think would sound really good recorded by Gorodn would be Bruce Springsteens "I'm On Fire". Also Neil Young's "Old Man"

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Look into his shining eyes and if you see a ghost don't be surprised......Listen to the strings. That jangle and dangle while the old guitar sings.

The lake it is said never gives up her dead, when the gales of November come early.

[rainydayperson]

Kris Kristofferson's "Lovin' her was easier than anything I'll ever do again".

[classicmixdj]

Kris Kristofferson's "Lovin' her was easier than anything I'll ever do again".

[charlene]

classic, I'm sure Gord would do as commendable a job as he did on Kristofferson's Bobby McGee but no one does Kris like Kris and no one does Gord like Gord. They are my two fave guys in the world and I like it when they do their own stuff!
I'm not a fan of cover songs at all anyway though!
Kris and Gord - on tour - I'm there all the way baby!
lol
char

[charlene]

classic, I'm sure Gord would do as commendable a job as he did on Kristofferson's Bobby McGee but no one does Kris like Kris and no one does Gord like Gord. They are my two fave guys in the world and I like it when they do their own stuff!
I'm not a fan of cover songs at all anyway though!
Kris and Gord - on tour - I'm there all the way baby!
lol
char

[CanadaGirl38]

I actually heard Gord do "Loving Her was Easier" once - Carnegie Hall, 1971. Yeah, I'm an old guy..... It was fantastic by the way. It was also my first Gord concert. He was promoting his brand new album Don Quixote at the time...

[fezo]

I actually heard Gord do "Loving Her was Easier" once - Carnegie Hall, 1971. Yeah, I'm an old guy..... It was fantastic by the way. It was also my first Gord concert. He was promoting his brand new album Don Quixote at the time...

[charlene]

FEZO - you're just funnin' with me right?
c'mon now - it's an early Apil Fool's joke right? you're old - you said so - you have your facts confused I'm sure - it's okay! it happens to me too!
LOL
you lucky old poop!
Char
wishin' I'd been there too for my 16th birthday!
LOL

[charlene]

FEZO - you're just funnin' with me right?
c'mon now - it's an early Apil Fool's joke right? you're old - you said so - you have your facts confused I'm sure - it's okay! it happens to me too!
LOL
you lucky old poop!
Char
wishin' I'd been there too for my 16th birthday!
LOL

[CanadaGirl38]

No lie, Char. I was a grizzled old geezer of 20 at the time.....

[fezo]

No lie, Char. I was a grizzled old geezer of 20 at the time.....

[charlene]

SOMEBODY's having a BIG birthday this year!
lol
when might that be?
Char

[charlene]

SOMEBODY's having a BIG birthday this year!
lol
when might that be?
Char

[CanadaGirl38]

I regret to inform you.....

That is's already been. I guess that means I am now OVER 50.... January 10, 1951 3:53 AM (haven't been awake that early since...)Paterson, NJ, USA. I forget the weight but it around 7 and a half. This is much more fun than talking about being 50.....

Actually fo those that can see that one coming it's not bad at all. All of a sudden you don't feel the need to justify yourself to idiots - you say "screw it. I'm 50. I don't have to listen to that...."

[fezo]

I regret to inform you.....

That is's already been. I guess that means I am now OVER 50.... January 10, 1951 3:53 AM (haven't been awake that early since...)Paterson, NJ, USA. I forget the weight but it around 7 and a half. This is much more fun than talking about being 50.....

Actually fo those that can see that one coming it's not bad at all. All of a sudden you don't feel the need to justify yourself to idiots - you say "screw it. I'm 50. I don't have to listen to that...."

[charlene]

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!
50 big ones eh?
I'm not far behind!
Have a great year bud!
Char

[charlene]

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!
50 big ones eh?
I'm not far behind!
Have a great year bud!
Char

[rainydayperson]

quote:Originally posted by charlene:
classic, I'm sure Gord would do as commendable a job as he did on Kristofferson's Bobby McGee but no one does Kris like Kris and no one does Gord like Gord. They are my two fave guys in the world and I like it when they do their own stuff!
I'm not a fan of cover songs at all anyway though!
Kris and Gord - on tour - I'm there all the way baby!
lol
char

--I saw Ralph Emery on TNN featuring Kris, Willie, Crystal Gayle, Glen Campbell, Bobby Bare and others just recently. Kris sang "Why Me Lord" and "Lovin' Her...".


Char. for the most part I share your attitude on who can sing a song. In many cases a "hit" is predicated on who sings it. To me, "Lovin Her..." is a song that stands the test of time. To whit...a classic. Others could sing it and make it work but it's Kris who gives it that something-something. With that said I'd still like to have heard Gord sing the song in "71" along with Fezo proving he's not pulling our tail.

[classicmixdj]

quote:Originally posted by charlene:
classic, I'm sure Gord would do as commendable a job as he did on Kristofferson's Bobby McGee but no one does Kris like Kris and no one does Gord like Gord. They are my two fave guys in the world and I like it when they do their own stuff!
I'm not a fan of cover songs at all anyway though!
Kris and Gord - on tour - I'm there all the way baby!
lol
char

--I saw Ralph Emery on TNN featuring Kris, Willie, Crystal Gayle, Glen Campbell, Bobby Bare and others just recently. Kris sang "Why Me Lord" and "Lovin' Her...".


Char. for the most part I share your attitude on who can sing a song. In many cases a "hit" is predicated on who sings it. To me, "Lovin Her..." is a song that stands the test of time. To whit...a classic. Others could sing it and make it work but it's Kris who gives it that something-something. With that said I'd still like to have heard Gord sing the song in "71" along with Fezo proving he's not pulling our tail.

[CanadaGirl38]

Oh, I'm not pulling your tail! It happened. Wish I'd been able to record it - and haven't seen the woman I was at that concert with in 27 years - a streak I'd like to keep alive....

This was when it was three guys - Gord, Rick and Red. Man that was a good night!

Thanks to Char for her arithmetic skills...

[fezo]

Oh, I'm not pulling your tail! It happened. Wish I'd been able to record it - and haven't seen the woman I was at that concert with in 27 years - a streak I'd like to keep alive....

This was when it was three guys - Gord, Rick and Red. Man that was a good night!

Thanks to Char for her arithmetic skills...

[charlene]

Does the arithmetic work out the same if I figured it out in Canadian numbers?
LOL
char

[charlene]

Does the arithmetic work out the same if I figured it out in Canadian numbers?
LOL
char

[CanadaGirl38]

Oh, not at all - I'm only 32 in metric.....

[fezo]

Oh, not at all - I'm only 32 in metric.....

[GitarGrl]

Hi. I'd like to hear Gordon sing Don McLean's "Bad Girl' or Cat Steven's "Sad Lisa". Any thoughts?

[zoneranger]

Hi. I'd like to hear Gordon sing Don McLean's "Bad Girl' or Cat Steven's "Sad Lisa". Any thoughts?

[rainydayperson]

I'm currently listening to "It's Like You Never Left" from Dave Mason. There is a song on the LP called "Your are every woman in the world to me". I'd love to hear Gord do a duet with Dave on this song.

[classicmixdj]

I'm currently listening to "It's Like You Never Left" from Dave Mason. There is a song on the LP called "Your are every woman in the world to me". I'd love to hear Gord do a duet with Dave on this song.

[rainydayperson]

"The Lonely One" from Dave Mason would be another tune for Gord and Dave to hook up on.

[classicmixdj]

"The Lonely One" from Dave Mason would be another tune for Gord and Dave to hook up on.

[Bob from Mich]

Urge for Goin'

[Russ Houser]

Urge for Goin'

[rbengals]

Ok I got two how about the song by Dave Loggins "Please come to Boston" or the song "BRANDI" by Looking Glass I realy love the 1st song and I bet GORD could do it great.

[rbengals]

Ok I got two how about the song by Dave Loggins "Please come to Boston" or the song "BRANDI" by Looking Glass I realy love the 1st song and I bet GORD could do it great.

[joveski]

I actually saw "Brandy" by "Gordon Lightfoot" put up on Napster recently :)

[BILLW]

I'd like to hear him do "All Along the WatchTower" but closer to the Jimi Hendrix arrangement than the original Bob Dylan. I know he likes to cover Dylan, enough so that he records it. And Terry and Rick and Barry & Mike could certainly handle the old "Experience" sound. Maybe at a New Year's Eve show just as the new year broke!
Seriously,
Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif