Who Else Does it For You???

[crashman]

I love Kris Kristofferson. Always have. I believe I saw him in concert before or very near to the first time I saw Gord at Massey Hall.That was early 70's. (the senior moments have taken away so much!!even with the newspaper clippings!) His presence on stage was captivating - his lyrics and stories were mesmerizing and lord was he nice to look at.(I got great pics folks) Between Gord and Kris I was one happy girl! Kris & Rita Coolidge on stage was like an "adult" movie to a young, impressionable teenager! HOT, HOT, HOT! Gord had the voice, the coolness even when under the influence, but Kris was rarin to go - he was on fire! His "voice like a frog" made me love him more and when Gord did his Bobby Magee cover I must say I thought I had died and gone to heaven! When those two get together for a concert I will sell my first born to have front row seats!!! LOL
just my opinion - I may be wrong. Dennis Miller

Char

[char]

I love Kris Kristofferson. Always have. I believe I saw him in concert before or very near to the first time I saw Gord at Massey Hall.That was early 70's. (the senior moments have taken away so much!!even with the newspaper clippings!) His presence on stage was captivating - his lyrics and stories were mesmerizing and lord was he nice to look at.(I got great pics folks) Between Gord and Kris I was one happy girl! Kris & Rita Coolidge on stage was like an "adult" movie to a young, impressionable teenager! HOT, HOT, HOT! Gord had the voice, the coolness even when under the influence, but Kris was rarin to go - he was on fire! His "voice like a frog" made me love him more and when Gord did his Bobby Magee cover I must say I thought I had died and gone to heaven! When those two get together for a concert I will sell my first born to have front row seats!!! LOL
just my opinion - I may be wrong. Dennis Miller

Char

[dill23]

Char My Dear,

I've got a couple. First Noel Paul Stookey and Peter Yarrow. (Mary, too) But when they are on stage, it's electrifying. I have seen them reduce an audience to total tears, stop them breathing, make the roll in the aisles with laughter, and come up begging for more. Thirty-seven years they've been at it ans are still going strong as ever.

Secondly, I must say that the late Bob Gibson does it for me too. Never got to meet him, but he taught me how to play 12 string guitar back in 1964 with one album. Taught Gordon, too. Probably, 90% of 12 string players from that period. I do so miss his sweet voice and his gentle humor. He was a friend to everybody in folk music. His passing broke everyones' heart.

[Rob Wells]

Char My Dear,

I've got a couple. First Noel Paul Stookey and Peter Yarrow. (Mary, too) But when they are on stage, it's electrifying. I have seen them reduce an audience to total tears, stop them breathing, make the roll in the aisles with laughter, and come up begging for more. Thirty-seven years they've been at it ans are still going strong as ever.

Secondly, I must say that the late Bob Gibson does it for me too. Never got to meet him, but he taught me how to play 12 string guitar back in 1964 with one album. Taught Gordon, too. Probably, 90% of 12 string players from that period. I do so miss his sweet voice and his gentle humor. He was a friend to everybody in folk music. His passing broke everyones' heart.

[Jenney]

Garnet Rogers.six foot six,long blond ponytail and the voice of an angel.

James Kelaghan incredible singer/songwriter

Tanglefoot..five wild men with contagious song lyrics

John Gorka..America's best singer/songwriter.

All these acts play US, Canada and the Uk

They are worth every cent you pay to hear them.Haunting music for any soul in search of a place to rest.

[isabella]

Garnet Rogers.six foot six,long blond ponytail and the voice of an angel.

James Kelaghan incredible singer/songwriter

Tanglefoot..five wild men with contagious song lyrics

John Gorka..America's best singer/songwriter.

All these acts play US, Canada and the Uk

They are worth every cent you pay to hear them.Haunting music for any soul in search of a place to rest.

[char]

Rob my dearest, (LOL)
I have been reduced to tears at the majesty of Peter, Paul & Mary while watching them on T.V.! My husband refused to take me to a concert years ago because of it! He knows I cry when Gord sings Beautiful in concert and after 26 years seems to have survived. Way off this path is Jimmy Buffett - His shows are a real party. Beyond the commercial hits are some very beautiful stories and music too. Hal Ketchum writes some wonderful songs and is great to see live.
Bye my dearest,
Char

[Jacky]

Dan Fogelberg!
He is a brilliant writer, singer and instrumentalist who cares deeply about a lot of things that have been on Gord´s agenda as well. Also, he personally thanks Gordon Lightfoot on his bestselling 1981 album "The Innocent Age" for being a major influence.
Dan is best-known for Late 70´s/Early 80´s FM classics like "Longer" or "Missing You" but has being releasing wonderful albums for
almost 30 years now.
Dan is originally from Illinois but spends his time in Colorado and Maine these days. He used to be a prominent back-up musician in the West Coast scene; well worth checking out if you like Lightfoot material. Unfortunately his former "major" label Epic/Columbia dropped him in 1994 but all of his CD´s are available through Amazon or such.

[Christian Kuschel]

Dan Fogelberg!
He is a brilliant writer, singer and instrumentalist who cares deeply about a lot of things that have been on Gord´s agenda as well. Also, he personally thanks Gordon Lightfoot on his bestselling 1981 album "The Innocent Age" for being a major influence.
Dan is best-known for Late 70´s/Early 80´s FM classics like "Longer" or "Missing You" but has being releasing wonderful albums for
almost 30 years now.
Dan is originally from Illinois but spends his time in Colorado and Maine these days. He used to be a prominent back-up musician in the West Coast scene; well worth checking out if you like Lightfoot material. Unfortunately his former "major" label Epic/Columbia dropped him in 1994 but all of his CD´s are available through Amazon or such.

[fezo]

I saw Kris and Rita together at the Royal ALbert Hall in London, from the front row, and they were fantastic and much as I appreciate Kris and Dan Fogelberg and several others including Hal Ketchum, George Strait and Vince Gill to name but a few, they do not do for me what Gordon Lightfoot does for me. He remains supreme. As in the Tina Turner song: he's 'simply the best'

BYW, does anybody remember Russell Thornbury?
I always thought he sounded so like our Gord.

[Silver Heels]

I saw Kris and Rita together at the Royal ALbert Hall in London, from the front row, and they were fantastic and much as I appreciate Kris and Dan Fogelberg and several others including Hal Ketchum, George Strait and Vince Gill to name but a few, they do not do for me what Gordon Lightfoot does for me. He remains supreme. As in the Tina Turner song: he's 'simply the best'

BYW, does anybody remember Russell Thornbury?
I always thought he sounded so like our Gord.

[Jim]

Crosby, Stills, and Nash, and James Taylor are a couple of wonderful singer/songwriters. I still think Gordon is alot better. there are other songwriter's that I don't think to many people would appreciate: Steve Harris, and Bruce Dickinson. They both were members of Iron Maiden. I know most people think that a heavy metal band can't tell a good story through music, but given a chance you'd find some surprisingly poetic lyrics in there songs. Bruce also has released a book of poetry he's written over the years that never got put to music. Just wanted to throw that out there.

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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]

Crosby, Stills, and Nash, and James Taylor are a couple of wonderful singer/songwriters. I still think Gordon is alot better. there are other songwriter's that I don't think to many people would appreciate: Steve Harris, and Bruce Dickinson. They both were members of Iron Maiden. I know most people think that a heavy metal band can't tell a good story through music, but given a chance you'd find some surprisingly poetic lyrics in there songs. Bruce also has released a book of poetry he's written over the years that never got put to music. Just wanted to throw that out there.

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

[jennybryce]

quote:Originally posted by char:
I love Kris Kristofferson. Always have. I believe I saw him in concert before or very near to the first time I saw Gord at Massey Hall.That was early 70's. (the senior moments have taken away so much!!even with the newspaper clippings!) His presence on stage was captivating - his lyrics and stories were mesmerizing and lord was he nice to look at.(I got great pics folks) Between Gord and Kris I was one happy girl! Kris & Rita Coolidge on stage was like an "adult" movie to a young, impressionable teenager! HOT, HOT, HOT! Gord had the voice, the coolness even when under the influence, but Kris was rarin to go - he was on fire! His "voice like a frog" made me love him more and when Gord did his Bobby Magee cover I must say I thought I had died and gone to heaven! When those two get together for a concert I will sell my first born to have front row seats!!! LOL
just my opinion - I may be wrong. Dennis Miller

Char

Char, not sure if you will get this message in time, but the A&E network had a Biography of Kris Kristofferson on last night, (4/26). I only caught the last 20 minutes or so, but it looked great. I know you are in Canada, and I am not sure if this program airs in your area, but maybe you can pick it up sometime this week.

I have been a fan of Kris' over the years as well, what did you think of his part in the movie A Star is Born with Barbra Streisand?

I would love to see Kris and Gord together!

Anne



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[Anne]

quote:Originally posted by char:
I love Kris Kristofferson. Always have. I believe I saw him in concert before or very near to the first time I saw Gord at Massey Hall.That was early 70's. (the senior moments have taken away so much!!even with the newspaper clippings!) His presence on stage was captivating - his lyrics and stories were mesmerizing and lord was he nice to look at.(I got great pics folks) Between Gord and Kris I was one happy girl! Kris & Rita Coolidge on stage was like an "adult" movie to a young, impressionable teenager! HOT, HOT, HOT! Gord had the voice, the coolness even when under the influence, but Kris was rarin to go - he was on fire! His "voice like a frog" made me love him more and when Gord did his Bobby Magee cover I must say I thought I had died and gone to heaven! When those two get together for a concert I will sell my first born to have front row seats!!! LOL
just my opinion - I may be wrong. Dennis Miller

Char

Char, not sure if you will get this message in time, but the A&E network had a Biography of Kris Kristofferson on last night, (4/26). I only caught the last 20 minutes or so, but it looked great. I know you are in Canada, and I am not sure if this program airs in your area, but maybe you can pick it up sometime this week.

I have been a fan of Kris' over the years as well, what did you think of his part in the movie A Star is Born with Barbra Streisand?

I would love to see Kris and Gord together!

Anne



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[char]

I get A & E Boigraphy here and I saw and taped that one a few months ago. I saw it listed last night and it got me thinking about the great music of Kristofferson. I then wondered who else you folks like besides the obvious!!!!!!
I met Kris in the airport in Toronto 12 years ago. I was with my 4 year old son and 6 month old daughter, arriving from Connecticut back home to Toronto. My daughter was in a cart and my son was tagging along beside me. I turned to see where he was and out of the corner of my eye I saw a guy in black jeans, a black "The Hawk" t-shirt and his black jacket over his shoulder. He had no luggage though. His eyes at 40 paces were striking and he smiled at me. I turned to make sure I didn't drive my daughter into a wall and when I turned back to see where my son was again Kris had picked him up and was running to me. He was laughing and playing "airplane" with Darryl and set him down beside me, patted my daughter on the head and said something about travelling alone with two small kids is a lot of work. I became mute at that point and he stepped ahead and smiled at me as he headed to the area where the passengers get met by family etc. As he entered that area a murmur started and people completely forgot about their family and friends arriving. He smiled at one and all and went and stood by the curb, all alone. My husband was there and said "did you see who was ahead of you?" I then told him what happened. When we went outside to go to the parking lot Kris was still standing there looking around. We went over and asked him if he needed a lift! He seemed surprised that we would offer and said he was expecting a car to get him to take him up near King City (north of Toronto) because he was shooting a movie up there. I think Cheryl Ladd was in it. He said thanks anyway and we said okay, nice to meet you. He smiled and said thanks for the offer. I don't remember getting in the car or the ride home! He was captivating to listen to and look at - mesmerizing eyes and a smile that made you really happy. He was lookin good for a 51 year old guy that's lived the life he has.
Sorry for the long rememberance but I have to seize the memories them when they come in between the senior moments! LOL -
Char
I also saw Gord get on stage with Kris & Rita at Massey Hall and sing Bobby Magee way back in the 70's. I doubt any of them have any recollection of it though.
Bob Dylan is coming to Toronto this summer. I wonder if he'll head over to Gord's to play some more pool!
Char

[rainydayperson]

Char...Have you seen the flick "Dance With Me"? It's a Kristofferson flick in which he portrays an aging, cynical dance instructor whose love for the sport is renewed through time and events which the movie depicts.

Does it for me? Here goes:

1. Mel Torme ("The Christmas Song?...one of the greatest pop songs ever written) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

2. Joan Baez ("Diamonds and Rust")

3. Danny O'Keefe ("Goodtime Charlie")

4. Carole King ("Tapestry")

5. Marty Robbins ("Elpaso")

6. Bob Dylan ("Blood on the Tracks" one of the best albums of all time.

7. Warren Zevon ("Werewolves of London":cool http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

8. Hank Williams ("Your Cheatin' Heart") http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

9. Jimmy Buffet ("Changes in Latitudes")

10. John Prine ("Dear Abbie")



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[classicmixdj]

Char...Have you seen the flick "Dance With Me"? It's a Kristofferson flick in which he portrays an aging, cynical dance instructor whose love for the sport is renewed through time and events which the movie depicts.

Does it for me? Here goes:

1. Mel Torme ("The Christmas Song?...one of the greatest pop songs ever written) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

2. Joan Baez ("Diamonds and Rust")

3. Danny O'Keefe ("Goodtime Charlie")

4. Carole King ("Tapestry")

5. Marty Robbins ("Elpaso")

6. Bob Dylan ("Blood on the Tracks" one of the best albums of all time.

7. Warren Zevon ("Werewolves of London":cool http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

8. Hank Williams ("Your Cheatin' Heart") http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

9. Jimmy Buffet ("Changes in Latitudes")

10. John Prine ("Dear Abbie")



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[rainydayperson]

Oops...I forgot:

11. Jim Croce ("Time in a Bottle", Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown")

PS. Isnt' it wonderful how technology connects us together. Thank you FLorian for the sight.

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[classicmixdj]

Oops...I forgot:

11. Jim Croce ("Time in a Bottle", Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown")

PS. Isnt' it wonderful how technology connects us together. Thank you FLorian for the sight.

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[rainydayperson]

and the site!

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[classicmixdj]

and the site!

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[dill23]

You mention John Gorga. He was here in our little burg a couple of years ago and I got to meet him. What a great guy. Really regular. No pretenses at all. He told everybody how much fun he always has when he comes to Moab.

But the concert to end all concerts here was David Wilcox. If you haven't given Dave a listen, I suggest you do. Best story teller this side of Gord in my opinion. He blew the doors off the concert hall here. People are still talking about that concert. My best friend ran the sound that night and has a DAT tape of the concert which he guards with his very life. We gave it a listen last week to see if two years had taken the edge off. NO WAY!!!

Also, Moab is home to Cozy Sheridan. Here is somebody else that deserves a listen. She is magnificent. She is totally broad spectrum. Her funny songs are very original and include subjects from trying to retrieve the two week old banana from the back seat of the car while drive between gigs, to the delicate handling of the rigors of feminine yeast infections. Her serious stuff deals with subjects like sexual abuse to The Course In Miracles.

It only points up the fact that this little town, has more talent than is decent. It's turned into an artists community, where they all come to create and tour from here.

Come to my town and see what I'm talking about. www.moab.net (http://www.moab.net) It's not like you all haven't been here before, you just didn't know it.

Rob Wells

[Rob Wells]

You mention John Gorga. He was here in our little burg a couple of years ago and I got to meet him. What a great guy. Really regular. No pretenses at all. He told everybody how much fun he always has when he comes to Moab.

But the concert to end all concerts here was David Wilcox. If you haven't given Dave a listen, I suggest you do. Best story teller this side of Gord in my opinion. He blew the doors off the concert hall here. People are still talking about that concert. My best friend ran the sound that night and has a DAT tape of the concert which he guards with his very life. We gave it a listen last week to see if two years had taken the edge off. NO WAY!!!

Also, Moab is home to Cozy Sheridan. Here is somebody else that deserves a listen. She is magnificent. She is totally broad spectrum. Her funny songs are very original and include subjects from trying to retrieve the two week old banana from the back seat of the car while drive between gigs, to the delicate handling of the rigors of feminine yeast infections. Her serious stuff deals with subjects like sexual abuse to The Course In Miracles.

It only points up the fact that this little town, has more talent than is decent. It's turned into an artists community, where they all come to create and tour from here.

Come to my town and see what I'm talking about. www.moab.net (http://www.moab.net) It's not like you all haven't been here before, you just didn't know it.

Rob Wells

[Jenney]

Dear Rob,

Checked out Moab.Wow.What beautiful country.I am originally from New Brunswick Canada.Check it out sometime. Where you have inland vistas, we have rugged coastlines and the songs of the sea.Anyone ever hear of Stan Roger?
I too met John Gorka and had coffee with him in Canso Nova Scotia at a festival.This literate man is so quiet that he he seeme almost shy until he took to the stae and dazzled us all.You have to love a man who doesnt believe his own press.
The sound bites available at www.garnetrogers (http://www.garnetrogers) .com will let you have a small taste of my favorite singer/songwriter.He has this one song called Phone Booth where an alcholic husband tries to talk his wife into taking him back.It contains the heart breaking lyrics of a man in despair when he asks

Does it not matter that I love you
Don't you love me anymore.
But she just listened to the static and said
I used to
But that was long ago
Don't call here anymore.

Get your Kleenex out.

[isabella]

Dear Rob,

Checked out Moab.Wow.What beautiful country.I am originally from New Brunswick Canada.Check it out sometime. Where you have inland vistas, we have rugged coastlines and the songs of the sea.Anyone ever hear of Stan Roger?
I too met John Gorka and had coffee with him in Canso Nova Scotia at a festival.This literate man is so quiet that he he seeme almost shy until he took to the stae and dazzled us all.You have to love a man who doesnt believe his own press.
The sound bites available at www.garnetrogers (http://www.garnetrogers) .com will let you have a small taste of my favorite singer/songwriter.He has this one song called Phone Booth where an alcholic husband tries to talk his wife into taking him back.It contains the heart breaking lyrics of a man in despair when he asks

Does it not matter that I love you
Don't you love me anymore.
But she just listened to the static and said
I used to
But that was long ago
Don't call here anymore.

Get your Kleenex out.

[arno]

As much as I am a fan of most of the names mentioned in responses so far, there really is no one who can compare with Michael Johnson in a solo concert. If you admire jaw-dropping guitar artistry with SIMULTANEOUSLY masterful singing, incredible depth of repertoire and incomparable audience rapport, Mr. Johnson is the man. Who else has matched guitar skills in performances with Leo Kottke and Chet Atkins, sung in the Mitchell Trio with John Denver, and starred on Broadway in "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well"? Check out the fan messages on his website if you need more proof. The man is without peer.

[arno]

As much as I am a fan of most of the names mentioned in responses so far, there really is no one who can compare with Michael Johnson in a solo concert. If you admire jaw-dropping guitar artistry with SIMULTANEOUSLY masterful singing, incredible depth of repertoire and incomparable audience rapport, Mr. Johnson is the man. Who else has matched guitar skills in performances with Leo Kottke and Chet Atkins, sung in the Mitchell Trio with John Denver, and starred on Broadway in "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well"? Check out the fan messages on his website if you need more proof. The man is without peer.

[BuddyP]

Bob Dylan does alot for me. Of course, The Beatles too. There's a Texan songwriter who impresses me alot now, that's Robert Earl Keen. Can forget about Simon and Garfunkel, I like Paul Simon, but I think he jelled better with Art. David Allan Coe and Bread (David Gates) don't receive much attention as of late, but I always liked their songs..
"Or I could be back at the alehouse, with a flagon or two."

[thumbs]

Here are some of the artists you will find playing on my home and/or car stereo when you are not hearing Gord.

James Taylor, John Denver, Dan Fogelberg, Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Steely Dan, Harry Chapin, the Allman Brothers, Jackson Browne, Jim Croce, The Band, and Don McLean, just to name a few.

I enjoy putting together my own 'various artist' tapes including songs from all of my favourites. They're especially enjoyable when driving on long trips.

potter

'I want to know if the soft scented touch of your lips
Must be taken away like a mother's first kiss to the life that she gives'

GL

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[potter]

Here are some of the artists you will find playing on my home and/or car stereo when you are not hearing Gord.

James Taylor, John Denver, Dan Fogelberg, Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Steely Dan, Harry Chapin, the Allman Brothers, Jackson Browne, Jim Croce, The Band, and Don McLean, just to name a few.

I enjoy putting together my own 'various artist' tapes including songs from all of my favourites. They're especially enjoyable when driving on long trips.

potter

'I want to know if the soft scented touch of your lips
Must be taken away like a mother's first kiss to the life that she gives'

GL

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[BigFitz]

Wow! Everyone brings up great artists! I agree with alot of you. In addition I'd like to add Ray Charles, Steve Goodman and Glen Campbell. I totally agree with all accolades heaped upon Kris Kristofferson. I also caught that Biography special and loved it! What a life!

Also, there are a couple of smaller time outfits that I really love, which some of you may have heard of. Double Down is a couple of guys that sing predominantly traditional folk and Irish music in the DC area, although they do some touring around the nation as well. There's also a piano player/singer named Shirley Reiser who performs mostly in the Niagara region of New York State. Sometimes she appears alone, playing and singing, and sometimes a guy named Vinnie (who I believe is blind) plays the piano with her.

There's alot of great talent out there, but no one can write a song like Gord!

[bobo]

Wow! Everyone brings up great artists! I agree with alot of you. In addition I'd like to add Ray Charles, Steve Goodman and Glen Campbell. I totally agree with all accolades heaped upon Kris Kristofferson. I also caught that Biography special and loved it! What a life!

Also, there are a couple of smaller time outfits that I really love, which some of you may have heard of. Double Down is a couple of guys that sing predominantly traditional folk and Irish music in the DC area, although they do some touring around the nation as well. There's also a piano player/singer named Shirley Reiser who performs mostly in the Niagara region of New York State. Sometimes she appears alone, playing and singing, and sometimes a guy named Vinnie (who I believe is blind) plays the piano with her.

There's alot of great talent out there, but no one can write a song like Gord!

[2Much2Lose]

My musical tastes don't seem to stray very far. Give me a red headed guitar player and I'm happy! Running a very close second to Gordon Lightfoot for me is Dave Mallet. He tours a great deal in New England, and is definitely worth seeing. Just like Lightfoot, the cds are great, but he is even better in person.
Jenney

[Jenney]

My musical tastes don't seem to stray very far. Give me a red headed guitar player and I'm happy! Running a very close second to Gordon Lightfoot for me is Dave Mallet. He tours a great deal in New England, and is definitely worth seeing. Just like Lightfoot, the cds are great, but he is even better in person.
Jenney

[thumbs]

Bobo,

I am also a big SKR fan. A minstrel in her own right, I have often found myself singing along as she tickles the ivories. I must say that I am even a bigger fan of her acapelo (sp) work. Are you familiar with her 'Music from the Bathtub' pieces? They are mysteriously haunting, not unlike 'The Wreck' or 'Miguel'.

Does anyone know if Ruby Lee and/or Lee Forrester are still making music?

potter


'It's cold outside your window,
Please let me in the night is wild.'

GL

[potter]

Bobo,

I am also a big SKR fan. A minstrel in her own right, I have often found myself singing along as she tickles the ivories. I must say that I am even a bigger fan of her acapelo (sp) work. Are you familiar with her 'Music from the Bathtub' pieces? They are mysteriously haunting, not unlike 'The Wreck' or 'Miguel'.

Does anyone know if Ruby Lee and/or Lee Forrester are still making music?

potter


'It's cold outside your window,
Please let me in the night is wild.'

GL

[Jenney]

How about the amazing Beth Neilson Chapmen or June Tabor.The song How will I ever be Simple Again? sends shivers down my spine and you just have to ask yourself.If Love is a circle and something has gone terribly wrong, one can only hope that it will come your way, that intensely...just one more time.
Great singer/songwriters have the ability to make us travel many miles within our own minds and remember the pain and passion that has changed our lives forever.

'And by the way
Did he mention my name?

[isabella]

How about the amazing Beth Neilson Chapmen or June Tabor.The song How will I ever be Simple Again? sends shivers down my spine and you just have to ask yourself.If Love is a circle and something has gone terribly wrong, one can only hope that it will come your way, that intensely...just one more time.
Great singer/songwriters have the ability to make us travel many miles within our own minds and remember the pain and passion that has changed our lives forever.

'And by the way
Did he mention my name?

[dill23]

Isabella,

You made a believer out of me. I went over and gave Garnet Rogers a listen. Can't say I like his electric stuff that much, but the ballads are like knives in the heart. OUCH!!
(Thanks for coming to Moab for a visit, too.)
Now I got to get me some of that boy's stuff.

If anybody is interested in giving David Wilcox a listen, try www.davidwilcox.com (http://www.davidwilcox.com) for some sound clips off his latest CD.

[Rob Wells]

Isabella,

You made a believer out of me. I went over and gave Garnet Rogers a listen. Can't say I like his electric stuff that much, but the ballads are like knives in the heart. OUCH!!
(Thanks for coming to Moab for a visit, too.)
Now I got to get me some of that boy's stuff.

If anybody is interested in giving David Wilcox a listen, try www.davidwilcox.com (http://www.davidwilcox.com) for some sound clips off his latest CD.

[Jenney]

Dear Rob,

Glad you like Ganet Rogers and you are right his ballads are his best work.He only did one electric album , it was the year he turned 40( that should explain everything:})
He travels in a white Volvo with a million miles on it..all alone.He sells out in America and Canada and as it is with many artists, he is at his best when seen live.
Years ago he was part of his brothers band, the late Stan Rogers(incredible man to check out as well)and they all toured Canada on a bus.Gord was with them and Joni Mitchell.They are all old friends and associates but Stan perished in a fire on a plane as he was coming back from Kerrville Texas and Garnet has never flown since.
I love David Wilcox by the way.You have great taste.
I spent a year working with Garnet's wife trying to get him on Canadian telelvison.After many phone calles to ill informed talent co-ordinators, I was told he was too intellectual for the average Canadian audience.Which of course could only mean that we all are a bunch of morons.:}To heck with them all,Listen and learn from a master at work.


Where I go, you go with me
Tho the miles keep us apart
Your kiss is on my lips
Your face before me
And your gentle hand
Always on my heart.


We are brief as summer lightening
We are swift as swollows flight
We are sparks that spiral upwards
In the darkness, in the night
We are frost upon this window
We wont pass this way again
In the end dear
Only love remains.

He wrote this for his wife while traveeling on the road.He tours 10 months of the year crisscrossing the America.Go see him if you can.

[isabella]

Dear Rob,

Glad you like Ganet Rogers and you are right his ballads are his best work.He only did one electric album , it was the year he turned 40( that should explain everything:})
He travels in a white Volvo with a million miles on it..all alone.He sells out in America and Canada and as it is with many artists, he is at his best when seen live.
Years ago he was part of his brothers band, the late Stan Rogers(incredible man to check out as well)and they all toured Canada on a bus.Gord was with them and Joni Mitchell.They are all old friends and associates but Stan perished in a fire on a plane as he was coming back from Kerrville Texas and Garnet has never flown since.
I love David Wilcox by the way.You have great taste.
I spent a year working with Garnet's wife trying to get him on Canadian telelvison.After many phone calles to ill informed talent co-ordinators, I was told he was too intellectual for the average Canadian audience.Which of course could only mean that we all are a bunch of morons.:}To heck with them all,Listen and learn from a master at work.


Where I go, you go with me
Tho the miles keep us apart
Your kiss is on my lips
Your face before me
And your gentle hand
Always on my heart.


We are brief as summer lightening
We are swift as swollows flight
We are sparks that spiral upwards
In the darkness, in the night
We are frost upon this window
We wont pass this way again
In the end dear
Only love remains.

He wrote this for his wife while traveeling on the road.He tours 10 months of the year crisscrossing the America.Go see him if you can.

[dill23]

I know I'm beginning to sound like a broken record but Bob Gibson still does it for me too. But here's the fun stuff. There is a web site to Bob hosted by his oldest daughter, Meridian Green and her husband Gene Parsons of the Byrds. www.stringbenders.com (http://www.stringbenders.com) she has an album of her own out and you can listen to some of the sound clips on the site. She's really got some great stuff.

[Rob Wells]

I know I'm beginning to sound like a broken record but Bob Gibson still does it for me too. But here's the fun stuff. There is a web site to Bob hosted by his oldest daughter, Meridian Green and her husband Gene Parsons of the Byrds. www.stringbenders.com (http://www.stringbenders.com) she has an album of her own out and you can listen to some of the sound clips on the site. She's really got some great stuff.

[Simone]

When I was a kid, on top of playing Lightfoot, my folks listened to a lot of Ian & Sylvia, John Denver, JT, Simon & Garfunkel, The Kingston Trio, Dylan, and Peter, Paul, & Mary.
I seem to listen to them more and more these days. I love the music, but also the memories they stir up. Great topic.

[Chris in Virginia]

When I was a kid, on top of playing Lightfoot, my folks listened to a lot of Ian & Sylvia, John Denver, JT, Simon & Garfunkel, The Kingston Trio, Dylan, and Peter, Paul, & Mary.
I seem to listen to them more and more these days. I love the music, but also the memories they stir up. Great topic.

[Wingdrops]

Others that do it for me, albeit not so completely:

John Lennon - especially DoubleFantasy. Every parent ought to listen to "Beautiful Boy" and "Fine as Fine Can Be" before tucking their kids in at night, and every married man should listen to "Woman" and "Beautiful" before tucking their wife in. Lennon's personal evolution parallels GL's in some ways.

Steeleye Span, electric folk rock from Britain, using centuries-old lyrics in some cases. The lead female singer of Steeleye Span is Maddy Prior, who is terrific. She and June Tabor (mentioned above by someone) teamed up to do two "Silly Sisters" albums which are also great.

Simon and Garfunkel, Simon Without Garfunkel, Garfunkel without Simon ("Breakaway" album).

A few others.

[2Much2Lose]

Others that do it for me, albeit not so completely:

John Lennon - especially DoubleFantasy. Every parent ought to listen to "Beautiful Boy" and "Fine as Fine Can Be" before tucking their kids in at night, and every married man should listen to "Woman" and "Beautiful" before tucking their wife in. Lennon's personal evolution parallels GL's in some ways.

Steeleye Span, electric folk rock from Britain, using centuries-old lyrics in some cases. The lead female singer of Steeleye Span is Maddy Prior, who is terrific. She and June Tabor (mentioned above by someone) teamed up to do two "Silly Sisters" albums which are also great.

Simon and Garfunkel, Simon Without Garfunkel, Garfunkel without Simon ("Breakaway" album).

A few others.

[charlene]

I saw Art Garfunkel a few years ago and and his voice singing those classic simon & garfunkle songs made me weep in my seat! His voice was like an angel - so pure and innocent - still after all these years! I would pay to hear him sing "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and go home happy! He has a wonderful voice and I am so glad I got to hear it in a live performance.
I miss John Lennon.
I miss Harry Chapin and Ricky Nelson and Jim Croce. I miss Jim Morrison too.
Char

[charlene]

I saw Art Garfunkel a few years ago and and his voice singing those classic simon & garfunkle songs made me weep in my seat! His voice was like an angel - so pure and innocent - still after all these years! I would pay to hear him sing "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and go home happy! He has a wonderful voice and I am so glad I got to hear it in a live performance.
I miss John Lennon.
I miss Harry Chapin and Ricky Nelson and Jim Croce. I miss Jim Morrison too.
Char

[Steve R]

THE MOODY BLUES! And Enya & her sibs Clannad.
Anything Celtic, but what can you expect from an "Anglophile"?

[PhiladelphiaKate]

THE MOODY BLUES! And Enya & her sibs Clannad.
Anything Celtic, but what can you expect from an "Anglophile"?

[Wingdrops]

Cheesesteak Katie,

An Anglophile like you must know of Steeleye Span and its lead singer's spinoff, the Silly Sisters.

If not, feel free to e-mail and I send you some info re recommended albums.

[2Much2Lose]

Cheesesteak Katie,

An Anglophile like you must know of Steeleye Span and its lead singer's spinoff, the Silly Sisters.

If not, feel free to e-mail and I send you some info re recommended albums.

[BlackberryWine]

I miss Jim Croce and Harry Chapin too.
...Drink yer glasses girls and boys,it's time to hit the Sky...

[k-leb]

I miss Jim Croce and Harry Chapin too.
...Drink yer glasses girls and boys,it's time to hit the Sky...

[Tom]

Outside of Gord, the only one that does it for me is Eric Clapton. They are my two top favorites. I do admit to having a wide range of likes however, as you can see:
The Eagles, Elton John, The Beachboys, Linda Rondstadt, George Strait, Barbra Steisand, John Denver, Chicago.

[Mary Ann]

Outside of Gord, the only one that does it for me is Eric Clapton. They are my two top favorites. I do admit to having a wide range of likes however, as you can see:
The Eagles, Elton John, The Beachboys, Linda Rondstadt, George Strait, Barbra Steisand, John Denver, Chicago.

[CanadaGirl38]

2much -

"Lennon's personal evolution parallels GL's in some ways."

A lot of ways, really. It's a huge reason that the loss of John Lennon was so enormous. Sure it ended all real Beatle reunion talk, but much more importantly it stilled the voice just as the man was finding some real clarity. John, like a lot of us guys, was just growing up at 40. Man, I miss him.

[fezo]

2much -

"Lennon's personal evolution parallels GL's in some ways."

A lot of ways, really. It's a huge reason that the loss of John Lennon was so enormous. Sure it ended all real Beatle reunion talk, but much more importantly it stilled the voice just as the man was finding some real clarity. John, like a lot of us guys, was just growing up at 40. Man, I miss him.

[RBENAGLS]

I saw Christopher Cross in concert, he was great. But the others who do it for me are Paul Overstreet, Little River Band, James Taylor, John Denver, Johnny Rivers, Jim Croce, The Carpenters, Anne Murray seen her a few times to she was also great. I almost forgot about CCR+ Jimmy Buffet+ Glen Campbell and the list could go on. I just invested in a cd recorder, and plan on having a lot of great cd's with all my favorites. great topic

[RBENAGLS]

I saw Christopher Cross in concert, he was great. But the others who do it for me are Paul Overstreet, Little River Band, James Taylor, John Denver, Johnny Rivers, Jim Croce, The Carpenters, Anne Murray seen her a few times to she was also great. I almost forgot about CCR+ Jimmy Buffet+ Glen Campbell and the list could go on. I just invested in a cd recorder, and plan on having a lot of great cd's with all my favorites. great topic

[gathrb]

Elvis really liked Gordon Lightfoot. He loved "Early Morning Rain" and sang it during his last two TV Specials: 1973 Aloha from Hawaii TV-Special & also featured in 1977 CBS-TV Special "Elvis in Concert". According to the book "Elvis Presley:A Life in Music" (page340) Elvis wanted to cut Gord's "The Last Time I Saw Her Face" in 1972 at the "Separate Ways" session. He also cut "(That's What you Get)For Lovin' Me". I also like Bob Dylan, Dean Martin, Led Zeppelin, Hank Williams Sr., Tommy James, Rolling Stones, etc.

[Tom]

Elvis really liked Gordon Lightfoot. He loved "Early Morning Rain" and sang it during his last two TV Specials: 1973 Aloha from Hawaii TV-Special & also featured in 1977 CBS-TV Special "Elvis in Concert". According to the book "Elvis Presley:A Life in Music" (page340) Elvis wanted to cut Gord's "The Last Time I Saw Her Face" in 1972 at the "Separate Ways" session. He also cut "(That's What you Get)For Lovin' Me". I also like Bob Dylan, Dean Martin, Led Zeppelin, Hank Williams Sr., Tommy James, Rolling Stones, etc.

[Kasey]

Anyone else know of Kenny Rankin? He has some great soulful songs, a lot having to do with nature ("Eye of the Eagle") and romance ("I Love You" -not a very imaginative title, but lovely musically) and others more famous ("Peaceful"). I've always liked him. You?

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

[theotterjudy]

Anyone else know of Kenny Rankin? He has some great soulful songs, a lot having to do with nature ("Eye of the Eagle") and romance ("I Love You" -not a very imaginative title, but lovely musically) and others more famous ("Peaceful"). I've always liked him. You?

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

[rainydayperson]

Rankin is Rad. "Silver Morning" is a killer album including "In The Name of Love", "Black Bird", "Pussy Willows Cattails, Soft Wind and Roses".

Kenny also does a nice rendition of "Penny Lane." I interviewed him in the early 80's and was surprised at how deep his voice was in comparison to his singing style.

[classicmixdj]

Rankin is Rad. "Silver Morning" is a killer album including "In The Name of Love", "Black Bird", "Pussy Willows Cattails, Soft Wind and Roses".

Kenny also does a nice rendition of "Penny Lane." I interviewed him in the early 80's and was surprised at how deep his voice was in comparison to his singing style.

[Tom]

Does Steve Earle do it for anyone?
I personally never heard of the guy, but I read a concert review about him in the AJC (newspaper in ATL) and was impressed with what the reporter said about him. It said in part: "Though he drew from influences such as Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Ralph Stanley, Earle demonstrated why he has finally surfaced as one of the most respected artists of the year. His songs are often as simple as the cry of a harmonica or a three-chord progression out of the simplest of country songs. But it's his lyrics- about plain people, raw emotions and dreams- that are mesmerizing."

That last part could also describe someone we all know and love.

[Mary Ann]

Does Steve Earle do it for anyone?
I personally never heard of the guy, but I read a concert review about him in the AJC (newspaper in ATL) and was impressed with what the reporter said about him. It said in part: "Though he drew from influences such as Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Ralph Stanley, Earle demonstrated why he has finally surfaced as one of the most respected artists of the year. His songs are often as simple as the cry of a harmonica or a three-chord progression out of the simplest of country songs. But it's his lyrics- about plain people, raw emotions and dreams- that are mesmerizing."

That last part could also describe someone we all know and love.

[Summerside]

Char, meet your fellow crier! Music will do it to me every time. I tell my husband he is still living in the 50's, but think I am stuck in the 60-70's where music is concerned. Wore out my Peter,Paul & Mary tapes and watch the PBS repeats everytime they are shown. But, the late Jim Croce comes to mind, still listen to his music and think what might have been.

[Margie]

Char, meet your fellow crier! Music will do it to me every time. I tell my husband he is still living in the 50's, but think I am stuck in the 60-70's where music is concerned. Wore out my Peter,Paul & Mary tapes and watch the PBS repeats everytime they are shown. But, the late Jim Croce comes to mind, still listen to his music and think what might have been.

[Bill]

Saw Harry Chapin back in 1978...very cool. Karla Bonoff, Kris Kristofferson, and Leo Kottke among old pros. Saw a lot of unknown talented songwriters playing small gigs in Dallas over the years. One girl, Tamara Whelan, hitchhiked to Dallas from the Carolinas, lost her guitar along the way, but got up at an open mike night with a borrowed guitar and owned the room. Very soulful, powerful voice and lyrics ala Karla Bonoff (wish I'd gotten a recording). She played the Dallas scene a few years and dropped out of sight. There are a lot of such stories from those clubs.

[timconnelly]

I like all the singers that everyone has mentioned here. Another one that really stands out for me (besides Gordon) is John Denver. His music really touched me through the years. I miss him tremendously.
Also another that I really like quite a bit is Valdy. He also has some really great songs. Ahhh, the memories.

[Kim]

I like all the singers that everyone has mentioned here. Another one that really stands out for me (besides Gordon) is John Denver. His music really touched me through the years. I miss him tremendously.
Also another that I really like quite a bit is Valdy. He also has some really great songs. Ahhh, the memories.

[Rose]

Another singer I enjoy listening to is Mac Davis. Mac was popular in the mid 1970's, when I found myself single again. Though Gord is and always has been my main man, I enjoyed Mac's music also.

[sundownbuff]

Another singer I enjoy listening to is Mac Davis. Mac was popular in the mid 1970's, when I found myself single again. Though Gord is and always has been my main man, I enjoyed Mac's music also.

[charlene]

Mac Davis wrote my personal theme song!
Oh Lord, It's Hard to Be Humble, When You're Perfect In Every Way!"
LOL
Char

[charlene]

Mac Davis wrote my personal theme song!
Oh Lord, It's Hard to Be Humble, When You're Perfect In Every Way!"
LOL
Char

[Tom]

Mac Davis and I went to the same High School . . . several years apart, of course. He and one of my uncles were in the same grade. I believe they were in FFA (Future Farmers of America) club together, if I remember correctly. And my mother was in the Glee Club (chorus) with Dyan Cannon.

[Mary Ann]

Mac Davis and I went to the same High School . . . several years apart, of course. He and one of my uncles were in the same grade. I believe they were in FFA (Future Farmers of America) club together, if I remember correctly. And my mother was in the Glee Club (chorus) with Dyan Cannon.

[Rose]

Dear Mary Ann, Yes, I can imagine Mac being in the FFA, as he sang "Baby Baby don't get hooked on me."
Char, One week and I will be seeing Gordon. Any special song request that you want me to make from the wonderful seats I have thanks to Val?

[sundownbuff]

Dear Mary Ann, Yes, I can imagine Mac being in the FFA, as he sang "Baby Baby don't get hooked on me."
Char, One week and I will be seeing Gordon. Any special song request that you want me to make from the wonderful seats I have thanks to Val?

[J. M. Miller]

The greatest ever, of course, are The Beatles. Now here's my Mac Davis story: Christmas 1995. Bel Aire (California) country club. Office party. Walking about with co-worker (who would within a year be my wife). We stray from path, end up on golf course near green. Golf cart speeds over, driver says, "You don't want to get hurt [by flying golf balls, I guess]. Better get along..." The driver was Mac Davis! Okay, so it's not such an interesting story, but it's all true! (P.S. A Christmas party at a country club in palm-tree-laden Los Angeles on a hot and sunny day--with Dickens carolers singing about sleighs and snow--is pathetic! I wouldn't wish it on anyone...)

[J. M. Miller]

The greatest ever, of course, are The Beatles. Now here's my Mac Davis story: Christmas 1995. Bel Aire (California) country club. Office party. Walking about with co-worker (who would within a year be my wife). We stray from path, end up on golf course near green. Golf cart speeds over, driver says, "You don't want to get hurt [by flying golf balls, I guess]. Better get along..." The driver was Mac Davis! Okay, so it's not such an interesting story, but it's all true! (P.S. A Christmas party at a country club in palm-tree-laden Los Angeles on a hot and sunny day--with Dickens carolers singing about sleighs and snow--is pathetic! I wouldn't wish it on anyone...)

[charlene]

quote:Originally posted by sundownbuff:
Dear Mary Ann, Yes, I can imagine Mac being in the FFA, as he sang "Baby Baby don't get hooked on me."
Char, One week and I will be seeing Gordon. Any special song request that you want me to make from the wonderful seats I have thanks to Val?

It would be a dedication:" For Charlene, my wonderful Canadian fan who couldn't be here tonight. I had the pleasure of meeting her In Orillia and am looking forward to seeing her in May at Massey Hall in Toronto. I dedicate this to her...."Beautiful>"

That would be okely dokely!
LOL
Char
it works for me!!!!!!!!

[charlene]

quote:Originally posted by sundownbuff:
Dear Mary Ann, Yes, I can imagine Mac being in the FFA, as he sang "Baby Baby don't get hooked on me."
Char, One week and I will be seeing Gordon. Any special song request that you want me to make from the wonderful seats I have thanks to Val?

It would be a dedication:" For Charlene, my wonderful Canadian fan who couldn't be here tonight. I had the pleasure of meeting her In Orillia and am looking forward to seeing her in May at Massey Hall in Toronto. I dedicate this to her...."Beautiful>"

That would be okely dokely!
LOL
Char
it works for me!!!!!!!!

[Dorothea]

My second all time favourite musical artist?

Steely Dan.

Strange eh...

Am I the only person on this planet whose two favourites are GL and SD?


Frank.

[Frank v]

My second all time favourite musical artist?

Steely Dan.

Strange eh...

Am I the only person on this planet whose two favourites are GL and SD?


Frank.

[Rose]

Dear J.M. Thank you for sharing your Mac Davis story with me. I agree Christmas in California, unless you go to the mountains, is the pits, this is a quote from my San Diego grandaughter.

Vhar, Beautful it is.

[sundownbuff]

Dear J.M. Thank you for sharing your Mac Davis story with me. I agree Christmas in California, unless you go to the mountains, is the pits, this is a quote from my San Diego grandaughter.

Vhar, Beautful it is.

[scottwp]

Other than Gord, my 2nd favorite is Robert Earl Keen Jr. He has some really fine
Mexican flavored songs, try "Gringo Honeymoon". Also, some great outlaw songs and some really funny ones, "Merry Xmas from the Family", "Barbeque" for instance. Robert is not country, but more of a Texas Jimmy Buffett. Draws huge crowds here at concerts in Texas. Haven't heard him live yet, but hope to soon. Give him a listen.

Guy Clark, another Texan who has been around a while, I just discovered last year. Has some really nice songs. I only have his latest album, "Cold Dog Soup", but plan to fill in some of the earlier ones later.

[Steve]

Other than Gord, my 2nd favorite is Robert Earl Keen Jr. He has some really fine
Mexican flavored songs, try "Gringo Honeymoon". Also, some great outlaw songs and some really funny ones, "Merry Xmas from the Family", "Barbeque" for instance. Robert is not country, but more of a Texas Jimmy Buffett. Draws huge crowds here at concerts in Texas. Haven't heard him live yet, but hope to soon. Give him a listen.

Guy Clark, another Texan who has been around a while, I just discovered last year. Has some really nice songs. I only have his latest album, "Cold Dog Soup", but plan to fill in some of the earlier ones later.

[Janice]

Steve,

I'm a new Guy Clark fan as well. Although I knew his name from songwriting credits I never heard him perform until this past March. If you like Texas singer/songwriters ya gotta love Rodney Crowell. He's right up there with Gord as far as I'm concerned.

Janice

[CanadaGirl38]

Once again seconding Janice, Rodney Crowell is right up there. So is Robert Earl Keen. I saw him once at the Tin Angel in Philadelphia. The real killer is the warm up act, Fred Eaglesmith, turned out to be the biggest find of the last couple of years. Ontario songwriter - dynamite stuff. In fact they just did a tribute album for him and I have a cut on it! Benefit for the Hamilton, ON Schizophrenia Society (I live in New Jersey, but always glad to help). If that happens to interest anyone, let me knwo - it's only $10.

[fezo]

Once again seconding Janice, Rodney Crowell is right up there. So is Robert Earl Keen. I saw him once at the Tin Angel in Philadelphia. The real killer is the warm up act, Fred Eaglesmith, turned out to be the biggest find of the last couple of years. Ontario songwriter - dynamite stuff. In fact they just did a tribute album for him and I have a cut on it! Benefit for the Hamilton, ON Schizophrenia Society (I live in New Jersey, but always glad to help). If that happens to interest anyone, let me knwo - it's only $10.

[PhenomenalWoman]

James Taylor...but only within the last few years. I've always liked him, but his 'concert' demeanor is sooo cool. He's the master of a not so gentle put down ("Hey, thanks for yelling my name out while I was singing right there..."). Cat Stevens had a song, before he got saved and decided Salman Rushdie ought to be killed, called "How Can I Tell You?" That song does it for me every single time, although I only heard it once 'live'. And (someone isn't going to like this) Garth Brooks the way he SHOULD be heard. The man has a way with an acoustic, and no matter how sappy the words to The River may seem, when you hear that voice accompanied only by guitar singing "chose to brave the rapids, dare to dance the tides" or when he sings "Cowboy's Letter from Home" (why do you ride for your money...) there's nothing like it.

Guy Clark did a guest stint on Prairie HOme Companion this year, as did Ramblin' Jack Elliot.

Oh, and I totally love JoDee Messina.

That'll do for a start.

[PhenomenalWoman]

James Taylor...but only within the last few years. I've always liked him, but his 'concert' demeanor is sooo cool. He's the master of a not so gentle put down ("Hey, thanks for yelling my name out while I was singing right there..."). Cat Stevens had a song, before he got saved and decided Salman Rushdie ought to be killed, called "How Can I Tell You?" That song does it for me every single time, although I only heard it once 'live'. And (someone isn't going to like this) Garth Brooks the way he SHOULD be heard. The man has a way with an acoustic, and no matter how sappy the words to The River may seem, when you hear that voice accompanied only by guitar singing "chose to brave the rapids, dare to dance the tides" or when he sings "Cowboy's Letter from Home" (why do you ride for your money...) there's nothing like it.

Guy Clark did a guest stint on Prairie HOme Companion this year, as did Ramblin' Jack Elliot.

Oh, and I totally love JoDee Messina.

That'll do for a start.

[Chris M]

The Moody Blues

Dan Fogelberg

Enya & sibs Clannad

Restless Heart (even though they broke up
years ago)

The Beach Boys

Lots "British Invasion"

Eric Clapton

Classical waltzes and Beethoven

[midnightmisty]

The Moody Blues

Dan Fogelberg

Enya & sibs Clannad

Restless Heart (even though they broke up
years ago)

The Beach Boys

Lots "British Invasion"

Eric Clapton

Classical waltzes and Beethoven

[fezo]

I'd like to introduce a name here which will not mean a thing to our North American buddies but do any of my fellow Brits know
Charlie Lansborough? He recently recorded a fabo cd in Nashville (and happens to be a
dedicated Lightfoot fan.) Really is worth a listen.

[Silver Heels]

I'd like to introduce a name here which will not mean a thing to our North American buddies but do any of my fellow Brits know
Charlie Lansborough? He recently recorded a fabo cd in Nashville (and happens to be a
dedicated Lightfoot fan.) Really is worth a listen.

[Chris M]

Hello, My Angel In The Night - Char!

Considering recent developments regarding Gord's personal letter to the Moody Blues, I
thought it would be fun to have this topic up at the top again! It's a great topic and I like to see it up there, anyway!

Well, long ago I posted on this thread as
"Philadelphia Kate" and then it was so long ago that I forgot my password & and then
registered again with "midnightmisty" more
recently.

Each time I posted I listed The Moody Blues as my second favorite band. And apparently, I'm in good company! (Gord!) So I'll say it
again - I ALSO LOVE THE MOODY BLUES and
"ENG-l-u-n-d!!!!!!!!!" And can't forget this:
"duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh D-U-H......"
(these are in the background of "English
Sunset" sung by John Lodge) I know some of you have seen this before in my emails! I'm
like Char - an enthusiastic fan!

omg......

midnightmisty aka Kate aka Philadelphia Kate
aka mistybleu (at the JL site)

[midnightmisty]

Hello, My Angel In The Night - Char!

Considering recent developments regarding Gord's personal letter to the Moody Blues, I
thought it would be fun to have this topic up at the top again! It's a great topic and I like to see it up there, anyway!

Well, long ago I posted on this thread as
"Philadelphia Kate" and then it was so long ago that I forgot my password & and then
registered again with "midnightmisty" more
recently.

Each time I posted I listed The Moody Blues as my second favorite band. And apparently, I'm in good company! (Gord!) So I'll say it
again - I ALSO LOVE THE MOODY BLUES and
"ENG-l-u-n-d!!!!!!!!!" And can't forget this:
"duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh D-U-H......"
(these are in the background of "English
Sunset" sung by John Lodge) I know some of you have seen this before in my emails! I'm
like Char - an enthusiastic fan!

omg......

midnightmisty aka Kate aka Philadelphia Kate
aka mistybleu (at the JL site)

[Chris M]

Hello My Sweet Angel In The Night - Char!

Well, with Gordon's "fan letter" to the Moody Blues I thought it would be fun to have this topic near the top again! It's
certainly been a very popular one!

I accidently posted on it twice. Once was quite awhile back and then I forgot my password so I registered with my current name.

Both times I listed The Moody Blues as my 2nd
favorite band! I was in good company! Gord's!

It's because of the Moody Blues that some of you (like Silver Heels - UK) gets a few strange comments. "Eng-l-u-n-d!!!!!!!!!!!" &
"duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh d-u-h......"
are part of the background to "English Sunset" to the MB's new CD and sung by bass man John Lodge. His site is my other hangout!

Some from that site have asked how to get here, so I thought we'd have this topic all set to go! LOL!

I had posted my 1st comments under "Philadelphia Kate" and now as my reg.
name "midnightmisty". For the record, I am
"mistybleu" at the John Lodge site.

Just got more info on that letter & will post
some details soon.

midnightmisty

[midnightmisty]

Hello My Sweet Angel In The Night - Char!

Well, with Gordon's "fan letter" to the Moody Blues I thought it would be fun to have this topic near the top again! It's
certainly been a very popular one!

I accidently posted on it twice. Once was quite awhile back and then I forgot my password so I registered with my current name.

Both times I listed The Moody Blues as my 2nd
favorite band! I was in good company! Gord's!

It's because of the Moody Blues that some of you (like Silver Heels - UK) gets a few strange comments. "Eng-l-u-n-d!!!!!!!!!!!" &
"duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh d-u-h......"
are part of the background to "English Sunset" to the MB's new CD and sung by bass man John Lodge. His site is my other hangout!

Some from that site have asked how to get here, so I thought we'd have this topic all set to go! LOL!

I had posted my 1st comments under "Philadelphia Kate" and now as my reg.
name "midnightmisty". For the record, I am
"mistybleu" at the John Lodge site.

Just got more info on that letter & will post
some details soon.

midnightmisty

[Chris M]

Hello My Sweet Angel In The Night - Char!

Well, with Gordon's "fan letter" to the Moody Blues I thought it would be fun to have this topic near the top again! It's
certainly been a very popular one!

I accidently posted on it twice. Once was quite awhile back and then I forgot my password so I registered with my current name.

Both times I listed The Moody Blues as my 2nd
favorite band! I was in good company! Gord's!

It's because of the Moody Blues that some of you (like Silver Heels - UK) gets a few strange comments. "Eng-l-u-n-d!!!!!!!!!!!" &
"duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh d-u-h......"
are part of the background to "English Sunset" to the MB's new CD and sung by bass man John Lodge. His site is my other hangout!

Some from that site have asked how to get here, so I thought we'd have this topic all set to go! LOL!

I had posted my 1st comments under "Philadelphia Kate" and now as my reg.
name "midnightmisty". For the record, I am
"mistybleu" at the John Lodge site.

Just got more info on that letter & will post
some details soon.

midnightmisty

[midnightmisty]

Hello My Sweet Angel In The Night - Char!

Well, with Gordon's "fan letter" to the Moody Blues I thought it would be fun to have this topic near the top again! It's
certainly been a very popular one!

I accidently posted on it twice. Once was quite awhile back and then I forgot my password so I registered with my current name.

Both times I listed The Moody Blues as my 2nd
favorite band! I was in good company! Gord's!

It's because of the Moody Blues that some of you (like Silver Heels - UK) gets a few strange comments. "Eng-l-u-n-d!!!!!!!!!!!" &
"duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh d-u-h......"
are part of the background to "English Sunset" to the MB's new CD and sung by bass man John Lodge. His site is my other hangout!

Some from that site have asked how to get here, so I thought we'd have this topic all set to go! LOL!

I had posted my 1st comments under "Philadelphia Kate" and now as my reg.
name "midnightmisty". For the record, I am
"mistybleu" at the John Lodge site.

Just got more info on that letter & will post
some details soon.

midnightmisty

[Annette Hannivan]

This could be a long one so please bear with me. I had a musical revelation yesterday. A honest to goodness bolt of lightning type hit me in the head and heart experience. Wow. For 30+ years I have been a devoted fan of singer /songwriters. Of course Gord is my favorite but I've also been a fan of Dylan,Chapin,Donovan,McLean,Cohen,Simon,Taylor,Joh n Stewart,Sebastian,Prine,Denver,Winchester,Kris,Nel son,Cash,Diamond,Fogelberg,Franks,Rankin,Van Morrison----and the ladies, Collins,Mitchell,Emmy,King,Muldaur,Ian,Baez,Nicks, Reddy,Bayer Sager,Simon et al.
But for the last couple of years I've been kind of restless musically and I've had this feeling that I was missing out on something very important. And I was. While reading through this "who else does it for you" I came across the name Stan Rogers and I thought hmmmmm I should check out his music. Somehow I pulled up the Garnet Rogers website and learned that Stan had died in an airplane crash about 17 years ago. The reviews on Garnet Rogers were incredible so I went to "Borders" music and book store to find some of his CDs. Their computer showed nothing by Garnet but they showed about a dozen or so albums by Stan so I went to the bin and looked at all his Cds and I didn't recognize his picture or any of his song titles.I wondered which CD to buy. Should I start at the beginning of his career,the middle or the end. I ended up buying The latest CD, a compilation of songs that were outtakes that never made it on to any of his albums. The CD is called "from coffee house to concert hall" and was released in 1999 by Fogarty's Cove Music.My wife Cindy and I were standing in our kitchen putting away groceries and rearranging our cupboards[getting ready for a long cold winter in Colorado] and I started this new CD---- and after hearing his first words I got chills and the hair on my arms stood straight up.We both stopped and stared at each other with our mouths hanging open and stopped what we were doing and listened to every word and note from this incredible artist.You see we both appreciate good lyrics and melodies but what we really love is the emotion and phrasing and life experience that a singer puts into the song.[Like Gord does] The 10th song is called "Louise's Song" and after the first two lines we were both fighting back tears. This guy put it all together as a singer/songwriter and entertainer. I want to thank whoever put his name up for bringing his music to my attention.I'm mad at myself for not finding his music sooner. Myself being a Canadian expatriot [Stan was Canadian and toured on a bus with Gord and Joni Mitchell] I felt kind of bad for having not kept track of the music of my homeland. Also I'm thinking that if this CD is his music that didn't make it onto any of his albums----then his other dozen or so albums must be very,very good. Also, his brother Garnet's albums will be well worth looking into.I have a feeling that there are a lot of other Stan Rogers fans out there and that I,m the last one to the party.I'll close with the chorus from"Louise's Song"

and oh, there's a burning in your eyes
and the hand you put in mine won't stop trembling.
oh, tell me what you're going through,
'cause all I want to do is be protecting.
No! all the shadows on your face ,
they look so out of place ,they should be sunlight.
I want to take you where the smile returns
and keep you from the night
and wake up to see me in your eyes.
---------------------------------------------
If there ever was a song that I could pick for Gord to sing this is it.
--------------------------------------------- John Hooton

[Mister hoot'n holler]

This could be a long one so please bear with me. I had a musical revelation yesterday. A honest to goodness bolt of lightning type hit me in the head and heart experience. Wow. For 30+ years I have been a devoted fan of singer /songwriters. Of course Gord is my favorite but I've also been a fan of Dylan,Chapin,Donovan,McLean,Cohen,Simon,Taylor,Joh n Stewart,Sebastian,Prine,Denver,Winchester,Kris,Nel son,Cash,Diamond,Fogelberg,Franks,Rankin,Van Morrison----and the ladies, Collins,Mitchell,Emmy,King,Muldaur,Ian,Baez,Nicks, Reddy,Bayer Sager,Simon et al.
But for the last couple of years I've been kind of restless musically and I've had this feeling that I was missing out on something very important. And I was. While reading through this "who else does it for you" I came across the name Stan Rogers and I thought hmmmmm I should check out his music. Somehow I pulled up the Garnet Rogers website and learned that Stan had died in an airplane crash about 17 years ago. The reviews on Garnet Rogers were incredible so I went to "Borders" music and book store to find some of his CDs. Their computer showed nothing by Garnet but they showed about a dozen or so albums by Stan so I went to the bin and looked at all his Cds and I didn't recognize his picture or any of his song titles.I wondered which CD to buy. Should I start at the beginning of his career,the middle or the end. I ended up buying The latest CD, a compilation of songs that were outtakes that never made it on to any of his albums. The CD is called "from coffee house to concert hall" and was released in 1999 by Fogarty's Cove Music.My wife Cindy and I were standing in our kitchen putting away groceries and rearranging our cupboards[getting ready for a long cold winter in Colorado] and I started this new CD---- and after hearing his first words I got chills and the hair on my arms stood straight up.We both stopped and stared at each other with our mouths hanging open and stopped what we were doing and listened to every word and note from this incredible artist.You see we both appreciate good lyrics and melodies but what we really love is the emotion and phrasing and life experience that a singer puts into the song.[Like Gord does] The 10th song is called "Louise's Song" and after the first two lines we were both fighting back tears. This guy put it all together as a singer/songwriter and entertainer. I want to thank whoever put his name up for bringing his music to my attention.I'm mad at myself for not finding his music sooner. Myself being a Canadian expatriot [Stan was Canadian and toured on a bus with Gord and Joni Mitchell] I felt kind of bad for having not kept track of the music of my homeland. Also I'm thinking that if this CD is his music that didn't make it onto any of his albums----then his other dozen or so albums must be very,very good. Also, his brother Garnet's albums will be well worth looking into.I have a feeling that there are a lot of other Stan Rogers fans out there and that I,m the last one to the party.I'll close with the chorus from"Louise's Song"

and oh, there's a burning in your eyes
and the hand you put in mine won't stop trembling.
oh, tell me what you're going through,
'cause all I want to do is be protecting.
No! all the shadows on your face ,
they look so out of place ,they should be sunlight.
I want to take you where the smile returns
and keep you from the night
and wake up to see me in your eyes.
---------------------------------------------
If there ever was a song that I could pick for Gord to sing this is it.
--------------------------------------------- John Hooton

[charlene]

re: Stan Rogers

there was a stage production here in Toronto this summer about Stan Rogers life. It was only here for a few weeks and I believe they are on tour now.

Char

[charlene]

re: Stan Rogers

there was a stage production here in Toronto this summer about Stan Rogers life. It was only here for a few weeks and I believe they are on tour now.

Char