Who else are you listening to?

[Jim Dundee]

First and foremost, I'm a true Lightfoot fan. Have been since 1969. I still listen to Gord more than anyone else. Over and over, and I don't get tired of his music.

In all these years, very few artists have ignited my enthusiasm like Gord has. I enjoy Bob Dylan (some, not all), I like Bruce Springsteen, some Nanci Griffith, was a big Stan Rogers fan and others.

I never thought I'd come across anyone that excited me as much as Gord but much to my surprise I did about a year ago in the music of Rufus Wainwright (who I was delighted to see at Massey Hall last December). He's not like Gord in too many ways, but his lyrics are off-beat/original and he doesn't fit in the pop mold.

Anyway, I'd love to read about your favourite artists and why.

John

[donquixote]

First and foremost, I'm a true Lightfoot fan. Have been since 1969. I still listen to Gord more than anyone else. Over and over, and I don't get tired of his music.

In all these years, very few artists have ignited my enthusiasm like Gord has. I enjoy Bob Dylan (some, not all), I like Bruce Springsteen, some Nanci Griffith, was a big Stan Rogers fan and others.

I never thought I'd come across anyone that excited me as much as Gord but much to my surprise I did about a year ago in the music of Rufus Wainwright (who I was delighted to see at Massey Hall last December). He's not like Gord in too many ways, but his lyrics are off-beat/original and he doesn't fit in the pop mold.

Anyway, I'd love to read about your favourite artists and why.

John

[mtheeb]

The Beach Boys
Grant-Lee Phillips (Grant Lee Buffalo)

Great vocals, beautiful melodies.

[Restless]

The Beach Boys
Grant-Lee Phillips (Grant Lee Buffalo)

Great vocals, beautiful melodies.

[stationmaster]

I really like this Aengus Finnan guy. I heard his song "Lightfoot" and loved it. I think I will buy one of his CD's and give it a whirl...

[Borderstone]

Long before I ever really got into GL,I was a big Neil Diamond fan. I thought his songs were really ..ahem..deep. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif Some were but not like GL's and GL is more relatable for me. I like mostly 70s as opposed to the 80s which was when I was a teen.

I also was into the early 80's Aussie group Men At Work. They had such a unique sound,I thought they'd last for years and years,not just 3! I was then into Wham (yeah,what of it? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif) then thankfully Bryan Adams and U2 became fav's.

In the 90s I got into lots of music,even some rap. I have though such a vast collection of music it'd be impossible to list all I listen to. Been me,later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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[BILLW]

For some reason, I've gotten into listening to REM more lately. I had never heard the "Out of Time" album, (the one with "Losing My Religion" on it). I picked up a copy and really enjoyed it.

[Rob1956]

For some reason, I've gotten into listening to REM more lately. I had never heard the "Out of Time" album, (the one with "Losing My Religion" on it). I picked up a copy and really enjoyed it.

[TheWatchman]

REM is a great band. I just picked up the new DVD concert from Ireland not too long ago. They are in the studio now with a new album, actually, it might be completed by now.

[charlene]

Aengus Finnan, Jory Nash, Jason Fowler, Ron Sexsmith, Rick Fines, Kris K., Lyle Lovett, Jimmy Buffett, Hal Ketchum...

[charlene]

Aengus Finnan, Jory Nash, Jason Fowler, Ron Sexsmith, Rick Fines, Kris K., Lyle Lovett, Jimmy Buffett, Hal Ketchum...

[IYCRMM]

Peter Mayer (http://www.petermayer.net/blueboat/index2.asp), a Stillwater, MN based singer/songwriter. He has recorded 6 CD's and is fantastic in concert. His guitar playing is accomplished but he is currently sidelined with carpal tunnel problems. Check out his song "Blue Boat Home"! Reminds me of the best of Gord's stuff.

[dglatta]

Peter Mayer (http://www.petermayer.net/blueboat/index2.asp), a Stillwater, MN based singer/songwriter. He has recorded 6 CD's and is fantastic in concert. His guitar playing is accomplished but he is currently sidelined with carpal tunnel problems. Check out his song "Blue Boat Home"! Reminds me of the best of Gord's stuff.

[talbot10]

HI Guys,

I listen to Dave Mallett, Luke bloom, Leo Kottke, The Fire Theft, Glen Campbell, Smashing Pumpkins, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Greg Brown.

Bill Hall

[LSH]

Hi! This is a list of artists that I think will interest you. If You´re a fan of Lightfoot, then I´ll guess you´ll like these as well.

Al Stewart
Bert Jansch
Townes Van Zandt
Bruce Cockburn
Calvin Russell
Country Joe Mc Donald
Donovan
Elliott Murphy
Michael Chapman
Loudon Wainwright III
Scott Walker
Leonard Cohen
James Taylor
Gene Clark
Phil Ochs
Tom Paxton
Roy Harper

And some more...

[The Pony Man]

Hi! This is a list of artists that I think will interest you. If You´re a fan of Lightfoot, then I´ll guess you´ll like these as well.

Al Stewart
Bert Jansch
Townes Van Zandt
Bruce Cockburn
Calvin Russell
Country Joe Mc Donald
Donovan
Elliott Murphy
Michael Chapman
Loudon Wainwright III
Scott Walker
Leonard Cohen
James Taylor
Gene Clark
Phil Ochs
Tom Paxton
Roy Harper

And some more...

[talbot10]

The Pony Man Hi! This is a list of artists that I think will interest you. If You´re a fan of Lightfoot, then I´ll guess you´ll like these as well.
Al Stewart
Bert Jansch
Townes Van Zandt
Bruce Cockburn
Calvin Russell
Country Joe Mc Donald
Donovan
Elliott Murphy
Michael Chapman
Loudon Wainwright III
Scott Walker
Leonard Cohen
James Taylor
Gene Clark
Phil Ochs
Tom Paxton
Roy Harper

And some more...

some great names there Pony!, in particular Gene Clark whose "Twosides" album is a classic and all of the Scott Walker Albums (1 through 4).

bill

[LSH]

Thank you Bill!

[The Pony Man]

Thank you Bill!

[LSH]

Never heard Rufus actually but I have listened alot to his dad Loudon Wainwright III. You´ve already know about him but if not it´s worth a try.

[The Pony Man]

Never heard Rufus actually but I have listened alot to his dad Loudon Wainwright III. You´ve already know about him but if not it´s worth a try.

[DMD3]

Johnny Cash. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[DMD3]

Johnny Cash. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[horizonfound]

Roger McGuinn

[germangordfan]

Roger McGuinn

[Tyler]

Roger McGuinn sounds very familiar, but I don't know from where. Any clues?

[brink]

Roger McGuinn sounds very familiar, but I don't know from where. Any clues?

[stationmaster]

Neil Young
Willie Nelson
John Prine
Kris Kristofferson
Waylon Jennings
Merle Haggard
John Denver
David Wilcox
Jim Croce
Cat Stevens
Simon & Garfunkel
The Dubliners
Eric Clapton

Oh I could give a million more but I don't want to overload the circuits! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/eek.gif

[joveski]

brink,
roger mcguinn was the singer/founder of the Byrds

[LSH]

Lightfoot is my mainstay, top of the heap, but I also listen to:
Rickie Lee Jones
Heart
Cranberries
Ani DiFranco
Mara O'COnnell
Nancy Griffith
Jimmy Buffet
John Denver
(I'll the old school hard rock list out of this)

and on and on...

[Boat House AKA member]

Some others are

Pink Floyd
Al Stewart (everything before Year of the Cat)
Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
Neil Young
Guess Who (earlier stuff is classic)
Tom Waits

[Kilgore]

Some others are

Pink Floyd
Al Stewart (everything before Year of the Cat)
Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
Neil Young
Guess Who (earlier stuff is classic)
Tom Waits

[Tyler]

Ah, yes Joveski. Thanks.

[brink]

Ah, yes Joveski. Thanks.

[horizonfound]

quote:Originally posted by brink:
Roger McGuinn sounds very familiar, but I don't know from where. Any clues?

Indeed, he was the founder/singer from the Byrds.

He's now going solo with his famous 12-string Rickenbacker but also doing awsome accoustic folk stuff - 6-string/12-string. Sometimes you see him with Tom Petty and Dylan on stage.

[germangordfan]

quote:Originally posted by brink:
Roger McGuinn sounds very familiar, but I don't know from where. Any clues?

Indeed, he was the founder/singer from the Byrds.

He's now going solo with his famous 12-string Rickenbacker but also doing awsome accoustic folk stuff - 6-string/12-string. Sometimes you see him with Tom Petty and Dylan on stage.

[Tom]

Besides Gord, I listen to:
Eric Clapton
James Taylor
John Denver
Linda Rondstat
Simon & Garfunkle
Brooks & Dunn
CCR
Beach Boys
. . . . . . . .just to name a few

[Mary Ann]

Besides Gord, I listen to:
Eric Clapton
James Taylor
John Denver
Linda Rondstat
Simon & Garfunkle
Brooks & Dunn
CCR
Beach Boys
. . . . . . . .just to name a few

[joveski]

wilco
bob dylan
the corrs

[jeffyjo]

I would like to recommend you all check out Wes Cunningham:
http://www.wescunningham.com

His two albums so far are downright astounding, though the second is a marked progression over the first. Buy polyanna first, and you won't be sorry. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Jeff

[stationmaster]

Oh, I WOULD be listening to Aengus Finnan if I could get me some of his CD's. His audio clips sound pretty good!

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[Shadows53]

I listen to the Dave Matthews Band all the time along with Gord..right now the Gorge set and the 4 new songs DMB been playing this summer...also listen to Loreena McKinnett,and Jackson Brown and Jack Johnson...

[mtheeb]

JeffyJo,

My wife LOVES Wes Cunningham. So much so that she buys the kind of shoes he wears and makes ME wear them! (Whatever gives her joy...)

[Restless]

JeffyJo,

My wife LOVES Wes Cunningham. So much so that she buys the kind of shoes he wears and makes ME wear them! (Whatever gives her joy...)

[StevieRae]

Kris Kristoferson
Jim croche
Eric Clapton
Bon Jovi
Lost and Found
(for a change of pace) Evanescence, and Linkin Park...along with Metallica

And finally, Elizabeth (Lyzz) Wray, who, sadly, passed before her work was widely known. (Singer/songwriter/best friend. Keep an eye out for a tribute CD with the songs she wrote and the ones her fiance wrote for her after her passing)

[StevieRae]

Kris Kristoferson
Jim croche
Eric Clapton
Bon Jovi
Lost and Found
(for a change of pace) Evanescence, and Linkin Park...along with Metallica

And finally, Elizabeth (Lyzz) Wray, who, sadly, passed before her work was widely known. (Singer/songwriter/best friend. Keep an eye out for a tribute CD with the songs she wrote and the ones her fiance wrote for her after her passing)

[steve gittins]

It's Al Stewart, definitely!!! I like Al's music just as much as Gordon's. Al resurfaced in the 1990's with some superb Cds such as Between the Wars, Down in the Cellar, Famous Last Words, and Seemed like a good idea at the time. BTW is especially good. However the CDs are hard to obtain in USA. Saw Al's concert in Reno only 2 months ago, he was excellent!

[BendRick]

It's Al Stewart, definitely!!! I like Al's music just as much as Gordon's. Al resurfaced in the 1990's with some superb Cds such as Between the Wars, Down in the Cellar, Famous Last Words, and Seemed like a good idea at the time. BTW is especially good. However the CDs are hard to obtain in USA. Saw Al's concert in Reno only 2 months ago, he was excellent!

[indyguy12]

I listen Nanci Griffith all the time now. Saw her a few months ago in Chattanooga she was great. There is a cd I listen to and love, it is a soundtrack to the movie "SONGCATCHER". I also love Neal Diamond,Jim Croce,James Taylor,Merle Haggard,Johnny Rivers. The list could go on and on but Gord will always be my favorite. I am 33 now and was a latecomer to Gord,having only discovered hin about 8 years ago or so.

[indyguy12]

I listen Nanci Griffith all the time now. Saw her a few months ago in Chattanooga she was great. There is a cd I listen to and love, it is a soundtrack to the movie "SONGCATCHER". I also love Neal Diamond,Jim Croce,James Taylor,Merle Haggard,Johnny Rivers. The list could go on and on but Gord will always be my favorite. I am 33 now and was a latecomer to Gord,having only discovered hin about 8 years ago or so.

[Boat House AKA member]

Agree RenoRick. I love Al Stewart, growing up I listened to everything from Bedsitter Images and on. I found Year of the Cat very disapointing though as it seemed like he was leaving behind serious songwriting to get AM air play so i stuck to his earlier stuff. Maybe I should give some of his later stuff a listen. I know this isn't and Al Stewart forum but what would you recommend of his post Year of the Cat albums?

[Kilgore]

Agree RenoRick. I love Al Stewart, growing up I listened to everything from Bedsitter Images and on. I found Year of the Cat very disapointing though as it seemed like he was leaving behind serious songwriting to get AM air play so i stuck to his earlier stuff. Maybe I should give some of his later stuff a listen. I know this isn't and Al Stewart forum but what would you recommend of his post Year of the Cat albums?

[WortUore]

A perfect companion to GL, and another favorite of mine, is Jim Croce. He also had a fantastic voice and his songs were driven by beautiful guitars. Jim Croce idolized GL and was heavily influenced by his music. Years before he hit it big in '71, Croce had this idea of making himself into an "American Lightfoot." Toward that end, he hooked up with John Stockfish, who we all know preceded the great Rick Haynes as GL's bass player. Along with Jim's wife, Ingrid, they recorded some great folk songs about best forgotten yesterdays and hopeful tomorrows. On the Jim Croce DVD, there is an interview segment at the end where Jim grabs a guitar and sings "Song for a Winter's Night" (one of my all-time favorites) with his wife. I was surprised and grateful. I just wish the narrator would have shut up so I could hear the song.
Thank you for the opportunity to post a few thoughts. It's nice to know there are others out there with excellent taste in music.
Take care,
Greg

[GJM]

A perfect companion to GL, and another favorite of mine, is Jim Croce. He also had a fantastic voice and his songs were driven by beautiful guitars. Jim Croce idolized GL and was heavily influenced by his music. Years before he hit it big in '71, Croce had this idea of making himself into an "American Lightfoot." Toward that end, he hooked up with John Stockfish, who we all know preceded the great Rick Haynes as GL's bass player. Along with Jim's wife, Ingrid, they recorded some great folk songs about best forgotten yesterdays and hopeful tomorrows. On the Jim Croce DVD, there is an interview segment at the end where Jim grabs a guitar and sings "Song for a Winter's Night" (one of my all-time favorites) with his wife. I was surprised and grateful. I just wish the narrator would have shut up so I could hear the song.
Thank you for the opportunity to post a few thoughts. It's nice to know there are others out there with excellent taste in music.
Take care,
Greg

[vykaniema]

interesting lists here

Electric Light Orchestra
The Moody Blues
Queensryche
Boston
Robin Trower
Anathema

mix that up with Gord, and you have my 7 favs

[Porter]

interesting lists here

Electric Light Orchestra
The Moody Blues
Queensryche
Boston
Robin Trower
Anathema

mix that up with Gord, and you have my 7 favs

[BILLW]

Last few weeks I've been wearing out :

Faces (the singer was Rod Stewart)
Beatles (their LOUD stuff - sorry Al)
Poco (anyone remember them)
Frank Sinatra
Clannad
Enya

Sort of eclectic mix but consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds, LOL.

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

[joveski]

> Poco (anyone remember them)

cant say i remember them cause they were a bit before my time, but 'rose of cimmaron' is one of my all-time favourite songs!

[Tyler]

I remember Poco! Does that mean my age is showing or just my good taste in music?

[brink]

I remember Poco! Does that mean my age is showing or just my good taste in music?

[Steve DeRosa]

Chris Isaak
Enya
Credence Clearwater Revival
The Guess Who
The Moody Blues
Third Day
Glenn Miller Band
Benny Goodman
Cat Stevens
Eric Clapton (Unplugged)
To name a few...

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[djb]

Great to see some other Al Stewart fans here.

Al and Gordon have been my top 1-2 for over 30 years.

David in Sweden

[djb]

Great to see some other Al Stewart fans here.

Al and Gordon have been my top 1-2 for over 30 years.

David in Sweden

[Oma]

Chris Isaak
Enya
Credence Clearwater Revival
The Guess Who
The Moody Blues
Third Day
Glenn Miller Band
Benny Goodman
Cat Stevens
Eric Clapton (Unplugged)
To name a few...

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[djb]

>>> Poco (anyone remember them)


Yup. After Al and Gord, Poco are in my second tier of music loves. Oh, and drummer Steve Chapman, who played for both Al Stewart and Poco, has been Stewart's manager for many years now.

David in Sweden

[djb]

>>> Poco (anyone remember them)


Yup. After Al and Gord, Poco are in my second tier of music loves. Oh, and drummer Steve Chapman, who played for both Al Stewart and Poco, has been Stewart's manager for many years now.

David in Sweden

[BILLW]

Actually I was buying NEW Lightfoot and Poco albums at the same time, geeze I'm nearly as old as dirt.

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

P. S. OMA good to hear from you, how's everything ?

[c.c.sharp@verizon.net]

quote:Originally posted by donquixote:
First and foremost, I'm a true Lightfoot fan. Have been since 1969. I still listen to Gord more than anyone else. Over and over, and I don't get tired of his music.

In all these years, very few artists have ignited my enthusiasm like Gord has. I enjoy Bob Dylan (some, not all), I like Bruce Springsteen, some Nanci Griffith, was a big Stan Rogers fan and others.

I never thought I'd come across anyone that excited me as much as Gord but much to my surprise I did about a year ago in the music of Rufus Wainwright (who I was delighted to see at Massey Hall last December). He's not like Gord in too many ways, but his lyrics are off-beat/original and he doesn't fit in the pop mold.

Anyway, I'd love to read about your favourite artists and why.

John


Hmmmm. I guess I have been listening to alot of Mike Nesmith recently. That guy is so underrated it's stupid. Gilbert O'Sullivan has been popping up fairly often as well. His boxed set is rather nice but as is the case with most of those collections,I would have compiled it differently. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif!



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[GretschViking]

quote:Originally posted by donquixote:
First and foremost, I'm a true Lightfoot fan. Have been since 1969. I still listen to Gord more than anyone else. Over and over, and I don't get tired of his music.

In all these years, very few artists have ignited my enthusiasm like Gord has. I enjoy Bob Dylan (some, not all), I like Bruce Springsteen, some Nanci Griffith, was a big Stan Rogers fan and others.

I never thought I'd come across anyone that excited me as much as Gord but much to my surprise I did about a year ago in the music of Rufus Wainwright (who I was delighted to see at Massey Hall last December). He's not like Gord in too many ways, but his lyrics are off-beat/original and he doesn't fit in the pop mold.

Anyway, I'd love to read about your favourite artists and why.

John


Hmmmm. I guess I have been listening to alot of Mike Nesmith recently. That guy is so underrated it's stupid. Gilbert O'Sullivan has been popping up fairly often as well. His boxed set is rather nice but as is the case with most of those collections,I would have compiled it differently. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif!



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[LSH]

I must be getting old as well, I remember Poco. Wow...time warp.

Eurythmics
Scott Munns
Tom Petty
Pretenders
Mellencamp

[Tyler]

I agree with the Mike Nesmith comment, everybody still remembers him as a monkey. He does some producing too. Speaking of the Monkeys whoever played the lead on the guitar was most excellent.
quote:Originally posted by GretschViking:

Hmmmm. I guess I have been listening to alot of Mike Nesmith recently. That guy is so underrated it's stupid. Gilbert O'Sullivan has been popping up fairly often as well. His boxed set is rather nice but as is the case with most of those collections,I would have compiled it differently. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif!
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[brink]

I agree with the Mike Nesmith comment, everybody still remembers him as a monkey. He does some producing too. Speaking of the Monkeys whoever played the lead on the guitar was most excellent.
quote:Originally posted by GretschViking:

Hmmmm. I guess I have been listening to alot of Mike Nesmith recently. That guy is so underrated it's stupid. Gilbert O'Sullivan has been popping up fairly often as well. His boxed set is rather nice but as is the case with most of those collections,I would have compiled it differently. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif!
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[Steve DeRosa]

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:

P. S. OMA good to hear from you, how's everything ?

Life is good..and busy!!!!

[Oma]

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:

P. S. OMA good to hear from you, how's everything ?

Life is good..and busy!!!!

[seahawk11]

John Hiatt
Warren Zevon
Pre 1975 Rod Stewart (ie. w/ Ron Wood), with or without the Faces.
Townes Van Zandt
Van Morrison
Johnny Cash
Richard Thompson
Tom Waits
The Stones
Steve Goodman
I saw BILLW had The Dubliners on his list...bravo!!! How's about Paddy Reilly? What a voice! Saw him play just a couple weeks ago here in Colorado; he just floored me.


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[BILLW]

quote:Originally posted by seahawk11:
I saw BILLW had The Dubliners on his list...bravo!!! How's about Paddy Reilly? What a voice! Saw him play just a couple weeks ago here in Colorado; he just floored me.

No offense intended but they weren't on my list unless that's an alias someone uses ?

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

[BILLW]

Gretschviking: Do you possibly live in the Chicago area? Steve Dahl, on the radio, last week was talking about Mike Nesmith and the "Sunset Sam" song that featured Hulk Hogan on the video. It prompted all sorts of calls from listeners who remembered the song and how good Mike's non-Monkee albums were.

[Rob1956]

Gretschviking: Do you possibly live in the Chicago area? Steve Dahl, on the radio, last week was talking about Mike Nesmith and the "Sunset Sam" song that featured Hulk Hogan on the video. It prompted all sorts of calls from listeners who remembered the song and how good Mike's non-Monkee albums were.

[seahawk11]

ooops, sorry BILLW...it was someone else with The Dubliners in the list...that'll teach me to actually read, instead of scan the page.
Best,
Tony

[stationmaster]

Yes Tony that was me. I love The Dubliners. All traditional Irish music for that matter. It is part of my Newfoundland heritage.

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[steve gittins]

quote:Originally posted by Kilgore:
Agree RenoRick. I love Al Stewart, growing up I listened to everything from Bedsitter Images and on. I found Year of the Cat very disapointing though as it seemed like he was leaving behind serious songwriting to get AM air play so i stuck to his earlier stuff. Maybe I should give some of his later stuff a listen. I know this isn't and Al Stewart forum but what would you recommend of his post Year of the Cat albums?

Kilgore, Al Stewart has come a LONG way since Year of the Cat (1976). I presume you already have Past,Present & Future (1974), and Modern Times (1975)? Aren't they great albums?! After YOTC came Time Passages (1978), which had some good ballads but also Al seemed to try for Pop hits with a few songs. Following TP were Indian Summer & 24 Carrots. I liked a few songs from them. Then he released Russians & Americans (1984) and Last Days of the Century (1988). Then in the 1990's until 2000, Al released 4 Cd's. There was Famous Last Words (1993) which has excellent instrumentals, flamenco-like, there was Between the Wars, which in my opinion is Al's greatest production, about the period from 1920-1940, there was Seemed like a good idea at the time, which has some repeats and a few new songs, and then "Down in the Cellar" released in 2000. Superb instrumentals & vocals on that one too. Hope this helps! By the way, go to the Yahoo-group AlStewartFriends to find more info about Al.

[BendRick]

quote:Originally posted by Kilgore:
Agree RenoRick. I love Al Stewart, growing up I listened to everything from Bedsitter Images and on. I found Year of the Cat very disapointing though as it seemed like he was leaving behind serious songwriting to get AM air play so i stuck to his earlier stuff. Maybe I should give some of his later stuff a listen. I know this isn't and Al Stewart forum but what would you recommend of his post Year of the Cat albums?

Kilgore, Al Stewart has come a LONG way since Year of the Cat (1976). I presume you already have Past,Present & Future (1974), and Modern Times (1975)? Aren't they great albums?! After YOTC came Time Passages (1978), which had some good ballads but also Al seemed to try for Pop hits with a few songs. Following TP were Indian Summer & 24 Carrots. I liked a few songs from them. Then he released Russians & Americans (1984) and Last Days of the Century (1988). Then in the 1990's until 2000, Al released 4 Cd's. There was Famous Last Words (1993) which has excellent instrumentals, flamenco-like, there was Between the Wars, which in my opinion is Al's greatest production, about the period from 1920-1940, there was Seemed like a good idea at the time, which has some repeats and a few new songs, and then "Down in the Cellar" released in 2000. Superb instrumentals & vocals on that one too. Hope this helps! By the way, go to the Yahoo-group AlStewartFriends to find more info about Al.

[Boat House AKA member]

Thanks RenoRick

Yup, when I was buying vinyl way back I had everhthing Al Stewart did up to and inlcuding Year of the Cat. I feel his best that I have heard are Past, Present and Future, Modern Times, and Orange but I also love Bedsitter Images and Love Chronicles, all of this too good get major radio play.

I have heard some good things about Between the Wars and Down in the Cellar, next on my list

[Kilgore]

Thanks RenoRick

Yup, when I was buying vinyl way back I had everhthing Al Stewart did up to and inlcuding Year of the Cat. I feel his best that I have heard are Past, Present and Future, Modern Times, and Orange but I also love Bedsitter Images and Love Chronicles, all of this too good get major radio play.

I have heard some good things about Between the Wars and Down in the Cellar, next on my list

[Sidney Freedmen]

I got hooked about 2 years ago and now i am a true Lightfoot fan. Al though Wal-Mart doesnt stock their shelves with "Lightfoot!"
but others i listen to are Glen Campbell, Anne Murray, Bruce Springsteen, so on and so forth.

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Sidney Freedmen

'Sit Down Young Stranger' and visit The Home Page Of Gordon Lightfoot (http://groups.msn.com/TheHomePageOfGordonLightfoot)

[Station Master]

greg, just read this... yeah , really frustrated when trying to hear jim & ingrid sing SFAWN on the front porch, sounded great though!
i great pal sent me that early folk CD they did called "Bombs Over Puerto Rico" cos i couldn't find it here, i love 'spin, spin, spin' (and 'spin, spin' also, lol)

today i 'spinned' the many great cover arrangements off of 'other voices1', nanci griffith CD, it's filed under T for treasure

i listen to tons, tons, tons http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif blue rodeo now

[jj]

greg, just read this... yeah , really frustrated when trying to hear jim & ingrid sing SFAWN on the front porch, sounded great though!
i great pal sent me that early folk CD they did called "Bombs Over Puerto Rico" cos i couldn't find it here, i love 'spin, spin, spin' (and 'spin, spin' also, lol)

today i 'spinned' the many great cover arrangements off of 'other voices1', nanci griffith CD, it's filed under T for treasure

i listen to tons, tons, tons http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif blue rodeo now

[jj]

JOSH GROBAN!!!!!!

[jj]

JOSH GROBAN!!!!!!

[Station Master]

heck, guess i'm pretty 'mainstream jimmy':
Gillian Welsh
Allison Moorer
Lisa Brokop
Alison Krauss
Nanci Griffith
Sara Evans
Lucinda Williams
Christine Mcvie
Jeff Lynne
Roy Orbsion
Justin Hayward
Jimmy Rankin
Bruce Cockburn
Cowboy Junkies
Blue Rodeo
Wilco
Fred Eaglesmith
George Harrison
Rodger Hodgson
Tom Petty
Buckingham Nicks
Steve Hackett
Jim Croce
Jim Reeves
The Wife...

[jj]

heck, guess i'm pretty 'mainstream jimmy':
Gillian Welsh
Allison Moorer
Lisa Brokop
Alison Krauss
Nanci Griffith
Sara Evans
Lucinda Williams
Christine Mcvie
Jeff Lynne
Roy Orbsion
Justin Hayward
Jimmy Rankin
Bruce Cockburn
Cowboy Junkies
Blue Rodeo
Wilco
Fred Eaglesmith
George Harrison
Rodger Hodgson
Tom Petty
Buckingham Nicks
Steve Hackett
Jim Croce
Jim Reeves
The Wife...

[endlesswire78]

yes seahawk11, Rod was best while in his earlier days ""Every Picture Tells A Story" is probably my most favorite of his

[endlesswire78]

yes seahawk11, Rod was best while in his earlier days ""Every Picture Tells A Story" is probably my most favorite of his

[djb]

quote:Originally posted by Kilgore:
I love Al Stewart, -- SNIP -- what would you recommend of his post Year of the Cat albums?[/B]

Hi Kilgore,

If you want some Al info, please write me offlist at davidbradford@telia.com and I would be happy to oblige. I'm a huge Al fan, and can tell you all you want to know, but as a couresy to Corfid I will do it privately.

David in Sweden

[djb]

quote:Originally posted by Kilgore:
I love Al Stewart, -- SNIP -- what would you recommend of his post Year of the Cat albums?[/B]

Hi Kilgore,

If you want some Al info, please write me offlist at davidbradford@telia.com and I would be happy to oblige. I'm a huge Al fan, and can tell you all you want to know, but as a couresy to Corfid I will do it privately.

David in Sweden

[TheWatchman]

Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits, Rammstein, Enya, J. Cash & Social Distortion.

[LSH]

yeah baby. let's hear it for John C!
great stuff...

I believe in diversity when it comes to music and just about everything else...

[This message has been edited by LSH (edited August 14, 2004).]

[mastenj]

My favorite band of all time is
Pearl Jam
other favorites are
Jonny Cash
Neil Young
Bob Dylan
and my new fav canadian songster
Sam Roberts.
Check him out.
(other than this, I listen to a lot of metal, punk and rap but I'm in school for journalism so I must be knowledgable in all types of music)

[killemwithkindness]

My favorite band of all time is
Pearl Jam
other favorites are
Jonny Cash
Neil Young
Bob Dylan
and my new fav canadian songster
Sam Roberts.
Check him out.
(other than this, I listen to a lot of metal, punk and rap but I'm in school for journalism so I must be knowledgable in all types of music)

[ChristopherPennington]

Keith Urban. Anybody else here like him?

[70sFan]

Keith Urban. Anybody else here like him?

[stationmaster]

Lately I have been listening to Charlie Major. I get in these moods where I will listen to one or two albums for a few weeks and then move on. In the case of Lightfoot, it has been about 28 years I think...

------------------
"The station is for travelers even you must ride someday"

[LSH]

Heh. I'm the same way SM. I get caught on something, and saturate myself with it for awhile, then move on. But always Lightfoot...
I think I've passed that trait on to my son as well..

[Tyler]

I've only heard Keith Urban on the radio, but recognize him right away. He's pretty good.

Welcome Killemwithkindness, glad you joined us. Maybe one of these days you'll be interviewing Gord. Good luck with your studies.

[brink]

I've only heard Keith Urban on the radio, but recognize him right away. He's pretty good.

Welcome Killemwithkindness, glad you joined us. Maybe one of these days you'll be interviewing Gord. Good luck with your studies.

[LindaMay]

In addition to Gord:
James Taylor
Jimmy Buffett
Frank Sinatra
Elvis Costello
Dean Martin
Bob Dylan
Johnny Cash
Jim Croce

[spanishmoss]

In addition to Gord:
James Taylor
Jimmy Buffett
Frank Sinatra
Elvis Costello
Dean Martin
Bob Dylan
Johnny Cash
Jim Croce

[funk-a-delic]

I made a tape of train songs from my collection:
Casey Jones-Grateful Dead
Southern Pacific-Neil young
Canadian Railroad Trilogy
the Last Train to Clarksville-Monkees
Locomotive Breath-Jethro Tull
Let the Whistle Blow-Johnny Cash
Love in Vain-the Rolling Stones
Just Like this Train-Joni Mitchell
Stationmaster
5:15-the Who
Dangerbird-Neil Young
Silver Train-Stones
Down There by the Train-Johnny Cash
Steel Rail Blues
All Night Train-Allman Brothers
Peacetrain-Cat Stevens
One After 909-Beatles
Restless
Railroad Worksong-Notting Hillbillies
Downbound Train-Bruce Springsteen
Mean-eyed Cat-Johnny Cash
Marakesh Express-CSN
What am I Doing Hangin Round-Monkees
See the Sky About to Rain-Neil Young

i know I'm missing your favorite.
I'm missing Mitch Miller singing I Been Working on the Railroad and Aerosmith's Train Kept a Rollin

Next i'm doing one for rivers, sure to include River of Light and Long River.
What else?

[L'Anse]

I made a tape of train songs from my collection:
Casey Jones-Grateful Dead
Southern Pacific-Neil young
Canadian Railroad Trilogy
the Last Train to Clarksville-Monkees
Locomotive Breath-Jethro Tull
Let the Whistle Blow-Johnny Cash
Love in Vain-the Rolling Stones
Just Like this Train-Joni Mitchell
Stationmaster
5:15-the Who
Dangerbird-Neil Young
Silver Train-Stones
Down There by the Train-Johnny Cash
Steel Rail Blues
All Night Train-Allman Brothers
Peacetrain-Cat Stevens
One After 909-Beatles
Restless
Railroad Worksong-Notting Hillbillies
Downbound Train-Bruce Springsteen
Mean-eyed Cat-Johnny Cash
Marakesh Express-CSN
What am I Doing Hangin Round-Monkees
See the Sky About to Rain-Neil Young

i know I'm missing your favorite.
I'm missing Mitch Miller singing I Been Working on the Railroad and Aerosmith's Train Kept a Rollin

Next i'm doing one for rivers, sure to include River of Light and Long River.
What else?

[jj]

Josh Groban!

[muhammad hidayatullah]

Tony Rice
Sting
Eric Clapton
Chuck Prophet
Norah Jones
Harry Manx
But I have more GL CD's than all of the others combined.

[SeattleRain]

Tony Rice
Sting
Eric Clapton
Chuck Prophet
Norah Jones
Harry Manx
But I have more GL CD's than all of the others combined.

[LSH]

SeattleRain, everytime you post and I see your online name, I get nostalgic...

[muhammad hidayatullah]

quote:Originally posted by LSH:
SeattleRain, everytime you post and I see your online name, I get nostalgic...
Nostalgic ? Are you from Seattle ?? Or is it "rain" that makes you nostalgic?

[SeattleRain]

quote:Originally posted by LSH:
SeattleRain, everytime you post and I see your online name, I get nostalgic...
Nostalgic ? Are you from Seattle ?? Or is it "rain" that makes you nostalgic?

[scottwp]

Living in Texas, I am a big fan of these Texas artists:
Guy Clark
Tom Russell
Steve Earle
Brian Burns

Other Faves"
Bob Dylan
John Prine
Lucinda Williams

[Steve]

Living in Texas, I am a big fan of these Texas artists:
Guy Clark
Tom Russell
Steve Earle
Brian Burns

Other Faves"
Bob Dylan
John Prine
Lucinda Williams

[LSH]

SeattleRain, both http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
I'm further south in Vancouver now, and don't like it much at all.

[rickkoegler]

Bob Dylan
Warren Zevon
Kate & Anna McGarrigle
The Band
Leonard Cohen
Taj Mahal
Steely Dan
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Emmylou Harris
Johnny Cash
Mark Knopfler/Dire Straits
John Coltrane
Simon & Garfunkel
Arlo Guthrie
Charlie Landsborough




------------------
Daniel

[Daniel]

Bob Dylan
Warren Zevon
Kate & Anna McGarrigle
The Band
Leonard Cohen
Taj Mahal
Steely Dan
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Emmylou Harris
Johnny Cash
Mark Knopfler/Dire Straits
John Coltrane
Simon & Garfunkel
Arlo Guthrie
Charlie Landsborough




------------------
Daniel

[djb]

I'll tie in two of the above thoughts.

First, diversity in life is the key, indeed, LSH! Musically, the artists I stay with for a long time have that diversity -- and it not only keeps ME interested -- it also keeps them around too! As an example, I heard a recent Nick Lowe album about a week ago. This guy has been around as long as Gord, and he's gone from an obnoxious rocker (Basher) to country to balladeer! Take a look also at the older players on the British music scene. A lot of the names from 30 years ago are still touring and strutting their stuff (Al Stewart, Bert Jansch, Richard Thompson, the list goes on...)

Second, I am also one of those who hears something new, and then mercilessly plays the life out of it. In my computer operator days, when I worked shift, my shift partner and I used to bring in one tape or CD - yes, ONE - and play it the whole night through. Again and again and again. Then after a few weeks we'd tire of it and discover something new. In fact, she passed by my desk the other day - we both have different jobs now - and she said that she's found a new band and she's doing it again! They are called Scissor Sisters, and they do rock, pop, dance, glam rock, and electronic. I gave them a listen and it's fun stuff. A few of the songs were not to my taste, but they're to be enjoyed, not to be taken seriously. Again, this all ties in with LSH's point of diversity. They've put the diversity on one album, not through a career of thirty years!

Oh yes, and my overdoing it habit with new things I like is not just limited to music. Maybe one day I'll tell you about the time I discovered Green Tea... http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

David in Sweden

[djb]

I'll tie in two of the above thoughts.

First, diversity in life is the key, indeed, LSH! Musically, the artists I stay with for a long time have that diversity -- and it not only keeps ME interested -- it also keeps them around too! As an example, I heard a recent Nick Lowe album about a week ago. This guy has been around as long as Gord, and he's gone from an obnoxious rocker (Basher) to country to balladeer! Take a look also at the older players on the British music scene. A lot of the names from 30 years ago are still touring and strutting their stuff (Al Stewart, Bert Jansch, Richard Thompson, the list goes on...)

Second, I am also one of those who hears something new, and then mercilessly plays the life out of it. In my computer operator days, when I worked shift, my shift partner and I used to bring in one tape or CD - yes, ONE - and play it the whole night through. Again and again and again. Then after a few weeks we'd tire of it and discover something new. In fact, she passed by my desk the other day - we both have different jobs now - and she said that she's found a new band and she's doing it again! They are called Scissor Sisters, and they do rock, pop, dance, glam rock, and electronic. I gave them a listen and it's fun stuff. A few of the songs were not to my taste, but they're to be enjoyed, not to be taken seriously. Again, this all ties in with LSH's point of diversity. They've put the diversity on one album, not through a career of thirty years!

Oh yes, and my overdoing it habit with new things I like is not just limited to music. Maybe one day I'll tell you about the time I discovered Green Tea... http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

David in Sweden

[socialvandal]

BillW -

I'm just discovering Clannad although my husband has been a huge fan from the beginning. Did you see Maire/Moya last year at The Ram's Head Tavern in Annapolis? She was great! (and beautiful)

I'm also listening to:

Maire/Moya's sib Enya (huge fan)
The Moody Blues
Restless Heart
Brooks and Dunn
Travis Tritt
JOSH GROBAN! (hey - no laughing, people!!)

Just now getting back into Gordon. I love "Lifeline". I was seriously ill for a long time & I was just way too ill to watch TV or even to listen to music. I still love my old favorites but everything feels so new and shiny anymore.

[BILLW]

quote:Originally posted by AnotherKathryn:
BillW -

I'm just discovering Clannad although my husband has been a huge fan from the beginning. Did you see Maire/Moya last year at The Ram's Head Tavern in Annapolis? She was great! (and beautiful)

I'm also listening to:

Maire/Moya's sib Enya (huge fan)
The Moody Blues
Restless Heart
Brooks and Dunn
Travis Tritt
JOSH GROBAN! (hey - no laughing, people!!)

Just now getting back into Gordon. I love "Lifeline". I was seriously ill for a long time & I was just way too ill to watch TV or even to listen to music. I still love my old favorites but everything feels so new and shiny anymore.



OOPS I guess I missed that one, sounds great.

My last post was awhile ago - right now I'm wearing out Los Lonely Boys - and wondering why their tour schedule is so limited. But they're playing at the Grammys.

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

[KateInMD]

Having trouble using my new User ID....
("AnotherKate")
****************************************


BillW -

I'm just now discovering Clannad but my husband has been a huge fan from the start. Did you see Maire/Moya at The Ram's Head Tavern in Annapolis last year? It was a magical evening & she was gorgeous..

I'm also listening to:

Enya, mostly... (Maire/Moya's sib)
Josh Groban (no laughing!)
Restless Heart
Brooks and Dunn
Travis Tritt
Court TV

Just recently getting back into Gordon a bit.
It's been a long time.

[KateInMD]

Having trouble using my new User ID....
("AnotherKate")
****************************************


BillW -

I'm just now discovering Clannad but my husband has been a huge fan from the start. Did you see Maire/Moya at The Ram's Head Tavern in Annapolis last year? It was a magical evening & she was gorgeous..

I'm also listening to:

Enya, mostly... (Maire/Moya's sib)
Josh Groban (no laughing!)
Restless Heart
Brooks and Dunn
Travis Tritt
Court TV

Just recently getting back into Gordon a bit.
It's been a long time.

[SilverHeels]

It's been a while since I checked this thread. Right now I am od-ing on Jimmy Buffet. I just love his 'License to Chill'.
And Daniel - I love Charlie Landsborough!
Nice to see his name out there. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[chillywilsa]

Always listening to: Chris Isaak, Mary Black, Toby Keith, Moody Blues, Byrds (with Gene Clark), Bobby Goldsboro, Bob Lind (has new album coming out this year!), Dwight Yoakam, Steve Holy (ever heard "Just a Kiss" (?) tremendous cut from his 'Blue Moon' CD), The Mavericks, Steve Gillette ("Darcy Farrow"), Josh Groban, Alison Krauss, and Andrea Bocelli...but Gord is at the top of the list! Never NOT in the mood for GL.

[BILLW]

Did any of you who stated you're listening to the Moody Blues lately pick up their "December" Christmas/Winter CD last year? What'd you think of it?

[Rob1956]

Did any of you who stated you're listening to the Moody Blues lately pick up their "December" Christmas/Winter CD last year? What'd you think of it?

[Brannah]

I listen to so many artist but here is a small list....

Ian Tyson
Jann Arden
Blue Rodeo
John Mellencamp
Duncan Sheik
John Denver
George Fox
Bare Naked Ladies
Sheryl Crow
Tragically Hip
Paul McCartney
Jason Mraz
John Lennon
Cat Stevens
....and of course my sister Julie.

[socialvandal]

Enya
Restless Heart
Brooks & Dunn
Travis Tritt
The Moody Blues
Court TV

[chillywilsa]

quote:Originally posted by Rob1956:
Did any of you who stated you're listening to the Moody Blues lately pick up their "December" Christmas/Winter CD last year? What'd you think of it?

Yes! and it is tremendous! Anything Justin Hayward does IS!!

[accotsRok]

If you love GL's music - I would HIGHLY recommend listening to Hem. Their music is just beautiful. I couldn't say enough about them!

I'm also an avid listener of:

The Tragically Hip
Sarah McLachlan
David Gray
Josh Ritter
The Frames
Reindeer Section
Seals & Crofts *looks sheepish*
James Taylor
Dave Mathews Band
Depeche Mode - hey, I'll always be an eighties child!
Damien Dempsey
Mark Geary
Martin Finke
(The above 3 are Irish singer songwriters - check them out if you have aminute http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif )
Led Zepplin
Three Dog Night

There are so many more, but I can't begin to list them all. The above is good for a start.

I listen to all my music on continuous rotation. Every cd I own is a prized memory.

*Edited because of a spelling mistake!

[This message has been edited by Kel (edited January 14, 2005).]

[Kel]

If you love GL's music - I would HIGHLY recommend listening to Hem. Their music is just beautiful. I couldn't say enough about them!

I'm also an avid listener of:

The Tragically Hip
Sarah McLachlan
David Gray
Josh Ritter
The Frames
Reindeer Section
Seals & Crofts *looks sheepish*
James Taylor
Dave Mathews Band
Depeche Mode - hey, I'll always be an eighties child!
Damien Dempsey
Mark Geary
Martin Finke
(The above 3 are Irish singer songwriters - check them out if you have aminute http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif )
Led Zepplin
Three Dog Night

There are so many more, but I can't begin to list them all. The above is good for a start.

I listen to all my music on continuous rotation. Every cd I own is a prized memory.

*Edited because of a spelling mistake!

[This message has been edited by Kel (edited January 14, 2005).]

[ELizabeth]

Musicians other than GL that I love:

Jim Steinman - especially 'Bat Out of Hell" (Meat Loaf singing)
Everly Brothers (love their harmonies)
Neil Diamond
Ian and Sylvia (love Sylvia's harmonies)
Simon and Garfunkel
Steve Perry (W/O Journey)
Stevie Nicks (W/O Fleetwood Mac

and ever and always:
Claude Debussey
Ludwig van Beethoven

[joveski]

at the moment, i'm on a wilco and jeff tweedy binge.. listening to them a lot. also a bit of customary bob dylan

[jeffyjo]

I've actually been making my way through the 4 DVD Live Aid set and enjoying all those bands.

My favorite, forever and always, will be Queen. Both at Live Aid, and in my musical tastes. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Jeff

[Cathy]

quote:Originally posted by GJM:
A perfect companion to GL, and another favorite of mine, is Jim Croce. He also had a fantastic voice and his songs were driven by beautiful guitars. Jim Croce idolized GL and was heavily influenced by his music. Years before he hit it big in '71, Croce had this idea of making himself into an "American Lightfoot." Toward that end, he hooked up with John Stockfish, who we all know preceded the great Rick Haynes as GL's bass player. Along with Jim's wife, Ingrid, they recorded some great folk songs about best forgotten yesterdays and hopeful tomorrows. On the Jim Croce DVD, there is an interview segment at the end where Jim grabs a guitar and sings "Song for a Winter's Night" (one of my all-time favorites) with his wife. I was surprised and grateful. I just wish the narrator would have shut up so I could hear the song.
Thank you for the opportunity to post a few thoughts. It's nice to know there are others out there with excellent taste in music.
Take care,
Greg

I just love Croce's music. I bought the DVD last night and watched it three times. I may watch it three more times today. I was pleasantly surprised by their version of SFAWN Night. Beautiful harmony, but like you, I kept thinking, "I wish the narrator would shut to h*ll up!"
I often wonder what the future would have held for Jim and his sideman Maury, had that tragic crash not happened. What a great loss to the music world.

My favorite Croce song to play and sing is These Dreams. It literally took me years to figure out a decent guitar accompaniment, but now that I've got it down, I find that it is always one of the first songs I play, every time I pick up a guitar.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

[Cathy]

Right now, I'd have to say my second favorite is Stan Rogers. I've been hooked on Stan ever since that rascal, Ed Mullen, introduced me to his music. I especially like his slower ballads.
Others on the list:
Jim Croce
Tom Paxton
Don McLean
Simon & Garfunkel
Dylan
Alison Krauss
Eva Cassidy
James Taylor
Cat Stevens
Townes Van Zandt
John Denver
Carol King
Eagles
Merle Haggard
Kris Kristofferson
Dave Mallett
Johnny Cash
Arlo Guthrie
Kathy Mattea
CCR
Jimmy Buffett
Tim O'Brien
Jimi Hendrix
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
John (Cougar) Mellencamp
ZZ Top
Johnny Horton (Whispering Pines...love it)
Patsy Cline
And that Boxcar Willie CD I bought last night is great. My parents used to play his music all the time, and I had forgotten about him over the years.
Gee, I could go on and on and on. It's really a never ending list.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

[bjb]

Here's a shortlist of current faves:
Bad Company!!!
Nirvana (plugged in and unplugged http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
RHCP
Enya
Kenny Wayne Shepherd (and Noah's vocals)

I love guitar sounds, cool melodies, gorgeous voices, and meaningful lyrics.

[TheWatchman]

quote:Originally posted by jeffyjo:
I've actually been making my way through the 4 DVD Live Aid set and enjoying all those bands.

My favorite, forever and always, will be Queen. Both at Live Aid, and in my musical tastes. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Jeff

How was Dire Straits on those DVD's? I've heard that they were doing a big concert somewhere else that same day and made special arrangements to play at Live Aid and then fly back to do their other show. Heard they were limited with what instruments they could bring along due to setting up for the other show.

[Kervin Hammond]

Other than Mr.Lightfoot, I listen to:
Hall & Oats
Seals & Crofts
Phil Collins
Anita Baker
Jimmy Smith
Al Jarreau
Gerry & the Pacemakers
R&B Music
There is more too many to list http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[stephanniel]

Other than Mr.Lightfoot, I listen to:
Hall & Oats
Seals & Crofts
Phil Collins
Anita Baker
Jimmy Smith
Al Jarreau
Gerry & the Pacemakers
R&B Music
There is more too many to list http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Station Master]

quote:Originally posted by Cathy:
I just love Croce's music. I bought the DVD last night and watched it three times. I may watch it three more times today. I was pleasantly surprised by their version of SFAWN Night. Beautiful harmony, but like you, I kept thinking, "I wish the narrator would shut to h*ll up!"
I often wonder what the future would have held for Jim and his sideman Maury, had that tragic crash not happened. What a great loss to the music world.



quote:Originally posted by jj:
wow, dvd's have really come down in price (same with legit CD's http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif ...mp3's just dont' do justice to most great productions so i don't listen to many) so i was finally able to see the Croce Live one after only seeing glimpses during the VH1 show years ago

they did actually show a bit more of SFAWN during the Farm doc, is that recording available in full form anywhere? i think Ingrid, Jim and Maury Muehleisen (nice to see him remembered in the July04 Sounding Board http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif) could have hooked up and given PP+M a good run as a wonderful harmonizing trio (but i suppose Ingrid was busy raising AJ)

anyhow, many are not fans of GL covers but GL is a songwriter first and foremost to me and i love hearing anyone and everyone adding new arrangements, varied phrasings, new harmonies, etc to his timeless creations...i will have to find JC's SRBs also someday, i can almost hear it in my head already http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

btw, some of the live tunes on the DVD were new to me (i thought i new all JC stuff!) and superb...all i want in live music is what they offered, 2 acoustics and lead and harmony vox...i wish i'd see GL in a similar setup, i miss live GL harmonies (i don't even think a song like Triangle should be done live without harmonies, anyhow, digression) ...cheers JC and MM, miss you guys

jj

wow, i thought i was reading my own post, but from another thread, lol

great to see the statuesque Stockfish in that Spin Spin Spin video too http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif man, the look of admiration and love in any shot of Ingrid gleaming at Jim is heartbreaking

i think AJ dug up the archives and threw this DVD together (Carwash Blues is such a clean print!), can one of Gord's sons do the same for us all, while Gord and WE are still alive? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

back on topic, listening to the Barra McNeils

[jj]

quote:Originally posted by Cathy:
I just love Croce's music. I bought the DVD last night and watched it three times. I may watch it three more times today. I was pleasantly surprised by their version of SFAWN Night. Beautiful harmony, but like you, I kept thinking, "I wish the narrator would shut to h*ll up!"
I often wonder what the future would have held for Jim and his sideman Maury, had that tragic crash not happened. What a great loss to the music world.



quote:Originally posted by jj:
wow, dvd's have really come down in price (same with legit CD's http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif ...mp3's just dont' do justice to most great productions so i don't listen to many) so i was finally able to see the Croce Live one after only seeing glimpses during the VH1 show years ago

they did actually show a bit more of SFAWN during the Farm doc, is that recording available in full form anywhere? i think Ingrid, Jim and Maury Muehleisen (nice to see him remembered in the July04 Sounding Board http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif) could have hooked up and given PP+M a good run as a wonderful harmonizing trio (but i suppose Ingrid was busy raising AJ)

anyhow, many are not fans of GL covers but GL is a songwriter first and foremost to me and i love hearing anyone and everyone adding new arrangements, varied phrasings, new harmonies, etc to his timeless creations...i will have to find JC's SRBs also someday, i can almost hear it in my head already http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

btw, some of the live tunes on the DVD were new to me (i thought i new all JC stuff!) and superb...all i want in live music is what they offered, 2 acoustics and lead and harmony vox...i wish i'd see GL in a similar setup, i miss live GL harmonies (i don't even think a song like Triangle should be done live without harmonies, anyhow, digression) ...cheers JC and MM, miss you guys

jj

wow, i thought i was reading my own post, but from another thread, lol

great to see the statuesque Stockfish in that Spin Spin Spin video too http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif man, the look of admiration and love in any shot of Ingrid gleaming at Jim is heartbreaking

i think AJ dug up the archives and threw this DVD together (Carwash Blues is such a clean print!), can one of Gord's sons do the same for us all, while Gord and WE are still alive? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

back on topic, listening to the Barra McNeils

[bjb]

Mostly I'm all Gord all the time, but tonight I'm stuck here at work testing software for a deadline, and listening to Creed. What a great band!

[Restless]

quote:Originally posted by brink:
Roger McGuinn sounds very familiar, but I don't know from where. Any clues?


Yeah he was the founder of the Byrds.

[chillywilsa]

Roger McGuinn (Real first name is Jim) was also involved briefly with The Chad Mitchell Trio and then released 2 45s as by The City Surfers on Capitol in '63, before forming The Beefeaters with Gene Clark, which then became The Byrds in '64-'65.

[vlmagee]

Roger is one of my favorite musicians. Among Byrds recordings, Mr Tambourine Man (a Dylan song that even he didn't recognize the first time he heard the Byrds version) and Turn, Turn, Turn are probably the "trademark" and best known songs. Roger is known for his "jingle, jangle" guitar sound; it's something to see and hear. Martin Guitar just issued a new SEVEN string guitar, designed by Roger. With that guitar (the G-string is doubled as with a 12 string, but the other 5 strings are not), you (or at least Roger) can get the signature sound yet have the flexibility of a 6 string. If I could play a bit better (a lot better), I'd get me one of those!

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[GoGoGordo]

Here's my list, bear in mind that they are all distant seconds to GL.

The Kingston Trio
Edie Brickell & New Bohemians
10.000 Maniacs
Marty Robbins
Nat King Cole
Pete Seeger
Al Stewart
Kris Kristofferson
Joni Mitchell
Joe Cocker
John Prine
Ray Charles
David Bowie
Pentangle
Steely Dan
Paul Simon

[nelsonaddison]

Here's my list, bear in mind that they are all distant seconds to GL.

The Kingston Trio
Edie Brickell & New Bohemians
10.000 Maniacs
Marty Robbins
Nat King Cole
Pete Seeger
Al Stewart
Kris Kristofferson
Joni Mitchell
Joe Cocker
John Prine
Ray Charles
David Bowie
Pentangle
Steely Dan
Paul Simon

[Borderstone]

Most of the acts the rest of you have named are favorites of mine also. Recently,Ive been revisiting my Elton John cassettes though. No special reason,unless finally snapping up all of his hits could be called a reason. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[Dave, Melbourne,Australia]

I just noticed this thread from 2004-05 (several years before I joined Corfid) and wanted to add my favourites:
Jethro Tull/Ian Anderson
James Taylor
Jackson Browne
Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam
Van Morrison
Bob Seger
Broderick Smith (an Australian from my state Victoria)
Shane Howard/Goanna (also from Victoria)
The Corrs
The Saw Doctors (Irish)
Mary Black (Irish)
Tony Rice (bluegrass).

[joveski]

nice list dave!. i rediscovered james taylor and the corrs recently again as well. (oh, i've kissed Andrea, btw!). well. i'm seeing Chain soon, so the greatest hits are on repeat mode. also Led zeppelin and Warren zevon are back in rotation.... again!

[Lisa J]

Included in my daily rotation of Gordon are
John Denver
The Young Dubliners
Johann Lowenberg
Michael Buble
Cold play
Jeff Bridges
John Fogerty/creedence Clearwater
Anne Murray
And Paul Williams.
Aside from Cold Play, I fear this list is a representation of an "older middle aged" person. Hmmm....

[joveski]

i'm listening to Fogerty right now (ramble tamble)!

[Dave, Melbourne,Australia]

i rediscovered the corrs recently again as well. (oh, i've kissed Andrea, btw!)

Joveski, I'm sure the Corfid population would love to hear how you got to kiss the lead singer of The Corrs! The closest I got was the upper deck at Rod Laver Arena when they finished their world tour in Melbourne a decade ago. They haven't toured Australia since then and, due to having babies etc, don't seem to be an ongoing band. That's a pity, because it's probably the one concert I could get my kids to come to.

[joveski]

the Fox FM rooftop concert they did in 2000 as a special promo tour. i won tickets and there were only 30 winners up there. i saw them at rod laver in 1998 and 2001 too. Apparently Sharon is touring NZ soon cause of new solo album, rumours only

i've also kissed nelly furtado at the mercury lounge in her early days - when she was a bird!

[Seven_Islands]

I'm always listening to Marillion and Magnum (well, they are my two favourite bands).

I've also been on one of my periodic kicks of listening to a lot of Harry Chapin just lately.

[Rob1956]

Enjoyed Justin Hayward's "Spirits Of The Western Sky" solo cd from last year. Got an advance copy of Ian Anderson's "Homo Erraticus" which comes out in March...very good.
Believe it or not, thought Katy Perry's "Prism" was pretty good and sonically state of the art.
Suzanne Vega's "Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles" really good.

[niffer]

My car stereo has a 6-CD changer, which my kids assure me is a dinosaur, and eventually I will need to use an iPod with a USB cable, or something like that. When the time comes, hopefully they will help me figure out how it all works.

But in the meantime, 2 of the 6 slots belong to Gordon. The other four currently are being occupied by Phosphorescent, Barenaked Ladies, Blue Rodeo, and Mumford and Sons. Jim Croce, Jack Johnson, and Johnny Cash all get their chances too.

[BendRick]

what's the deal with duplicate posts?? Duplicate reviews from different members.

[dray7austin]

There are so many great musicians who I admired.I listen to a lot of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Elvis and QUEEN. But I dearly love Emmylou Harris. And there's Tom Russell who is one who could be considered America's version of Gordon Lightfoot. Tom's songs are like an open history book detailing not only the building of America but also with the world itself. Through both Gordon and Tom's music, I can step out of my day and travel to anywhere in the world to wherever they want to take me. Although I like Bob Dylan, his music has never been able to do that to me. When I listen to a songwriter, I want to live his or her song for those three to five minutes of listening time. Gordon's music allows me that opportunity. I sometimes almost feel as if I should be a Canadian citizen.

[charlene]

it seems when an old thread is pulled up and relied to many posts are dupes and attributed to another person. I think it started several years ago when Florian updated the site..When I see them I try to figure out who the correct poster is and delete the others..

[niffer]

I hadn't noticed any duplicate posts on this thread. That must be due to the efforts of Quick Draw McChar ;)

[paskatefan]

Billy Joel, James Taylor, Jethro Tull, Steeleye Span, Bruce Hornsby, Bruce Springsteen, Huey Lewis, Carly Simon, Michael Buble, Bryan Adams, Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who

Classical music, movie soundtracks, Broadway musicals (especially those of Rodgers & Hammerstein & Lerner & Loewe), The Boston Pops

[jj]

no one

[Lisa J]

:clap:no one

[dray7austin]

:clap: I love it jj!

[jj]

;)

[patybear]

Ok, I'll add my list: John Denver
Billy Joel
Anne Murray
James Taylor
Phil Collins(solo and with Genesis)
Jim Croce
Dan Fogelberg
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