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Brenda
05-13-2002, 01:16 AM
If given the opportunity to perform just one GL tune in front of an audience, which one would it be, and why? I ask this knowing that one's favorite tune is not necessarily the same one they would perform.

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Westernstar9
05-13-2002, 01:16 AM
If given the opportunity to perform just one GL tune in front of an audience, which one would it be, and why? I ask this knowing that one's favorite tune is not necessarily the same one they would perform.

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wolfebay
05-13-2002, 05:24 AM
It would have to be "Canadian Railroad Trilogy". It is simply an epic masterpiece,
and I think symbolic of Gord's style. I still get goosebumps when I hear it. I have always equated it with the movie "How The West was Won" - Canadian-style, of course.
I actually have performed it in public, and am always amazed at the reaction it gets.
wolfebay
05-13-2002, 05:24 AM
It would have to be "Canadian Railroad Trilogy". It is simply an epic masterpiece,
and I think symbolic of Gord's style. I still get goosebumps when I hear it. I have always equated it with the movie "How The West was Won" - Canadian-style, of course.
I actually have performed it in public, and am always amazed at the reaction it gets.
joveski
05-13-2002, 05:32 PM
i'd love to do If I Could but can nver get that little guitar fill down properly after each verse so i'll settle for Wherefor and why. Why?. Don't really know. I just love the feel that it has.
james hill
05-13-2002, 07:05 PM
"Now And Then" from Cold On...". When I first started playing & singing in bars this was the 1st tune I considered. I went with "circle Is Small", "Did She Mention...", "2nd Cup...", "Alberta Bound", you know, the easier stuff. I'd still like to do "Now & Then" because it's such a great workout tune for a singer. Gord's vocal on that track is one of his best, I think.
I love singing Gord's songs. The emotional content in them is great therapy if you're down in the dumps.
Anyways, that's it for now. Great topic!

James Hill
Brian 57
05-13-2002, 10:28 PM
Mine would be "High and Dry", because it's a good belting tune and it stays in my range. I really like Canadian Railroad Trilogy, but the end gets up and stays up in a range that really does a number on an overweight 40+ baritone.