The NEXT ONE?

[BILLW]

Now that there is no more FINAL FOUR to wait for or chat about I propose a survey. When do you think we will see a NEW CD or do you think we will ever see one? I know you all care or you wouldn't be on this site. So let me know what you think, I really value your opinions. Thanks in advance!
Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[joveski]

i'd say late next year at the earliest

[Cathy]

I'll take a stab at this. My guess is May 29th, 2003.

Cathy

[SilverHeels]

No earlier than June 2003, is my guess.

[mytoyota@earthlink.net]

Around Thanksgiving time in the US, 2003
Kim

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paperback dreams . . .

[Old Dan]

I go with later than sooner...Thanksgiving at the earliest. Gord just said in concert that they're gonna finish it up the first six months of next year, but he's a notorious perfectionist. Then there's all the other stuff that has to be done once he's satisfied!

[BILLW]

OK, let's raise the stakes. Whoever has the closest guess posted here at corfid.com at least a month before Val has the news posted on her site, since she's usually first and the most accurate, I will send them the CD from CDUniverse direct. So post those dates and I will bring this topic back to the top of the list as soon as the news is announced.
And if I forget I'm sure someone will remind me. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
Bill

[Restless]

My release-date prediction for the "next one" is: Tuesday, April 20, 2004. (Thanks for the free disc, Bill!)

[joveski]

sounds like a good idead. let's say 6 December 2003

[Scott Mac]

August 5, 2003

[steelestavern]

December 11, 2003!

[telekidd]

I'll choose November 18, 2003.
Derek (so hungry for glory that he's calling EMP to see what their policy is on accepting bribes...) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[2Much2Lose]

March 1, 2004 -- Just before he starts his touring season.

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

[james hill]

Sept.23, 2003.

[catmanron]

9th May 2004

Thanks Bill..

Keep Smiling Ron.

[BILLW]

Thanks everybody for your input. This should be fun, but there seems to be a few "regulars" who haven't posted yet. I can't wait to see the final tally. And Florian,it's no fair deleting any entries, LOL.

Bill

[Brian 57]

Christmas (or Hanukkah as the case may be)2003 as a gift for this merry little band of admirers. What we lack in numbers we make up for in enthusiasm!!

[Old Dan]

The obvious answer.... November 10, 2003: 28th anniversary of the sinking of the Fitz. And there'll be another sea song on the cd, too!

[jbt]

hi bill,
i'll guess nov. 17, 2003, gord's 65th birthday.

jbt

[mytoyota@earthlink.net]

November 25, 2003.
Kim

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[The Judge Upon the Bench]

It would be interesting to hear GL do a cover of the Beatles "When I'm 64" since he will be of age soon.

[Rob1956]

I will predict May, 2003. He released
WFY in April '93, APPT in May '98, Songbook
in June 99, so between the extremes of
April and June, I'll go in-between and \
choose May!

[BILLW]

For those of you who have posted months with years but no "days", please guess a specific date. I will need that for tiebreaking. Thanks all.

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

[Brian 57]

December 21st, 2003

[lavender]

Hi Bill! My guess is November 10, 2003, the 9th anniversary of my first Gord concert (at the now demolished Valley Forge Music Fair in PA). What a great memory!

[BILLW]

November of 2003 seems to be a very popular guess. Please make sure you pick a unique date. First posted would be the tiebreaker.I hope it's out by then and I have payed off the winner, thinking positively! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif Bill

[GregM]

I am surprised that no one has mentioned 1 thing here. Gordon Lightfoot is a man without a record label. Hopefully that will change very soon. I wonder where he will end up?

Greg

[violet]

I'll try. I say August 16th, 2003.

Get well Gordon.

[ColoradoSue]

quote:Originally posted by GregM:
I am surprised that no one has mentioned 1 thing here. Gordon Lightfoot is a man without a record label. Hopefully that will change very soon. I wonder where he will end up?

Greg

Greg:
Forgive my stupidity here but, I've been waaaay out of touch (for the past 5-6 years)with the goings on regarding Gordy's life (until Sept 8th!).
What do you mean Gordy is without a label?
I thought he was with a record label? (Warner)

Thanks much...




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"Mathematics is well & good but, Nature keeps dragging us around by the nose."
Albert Einstein

[fowlesjohn@hotmail.com]

I din't think that anybody has yet picked September 8th A truly momentuous day in his life! Next should be a contest to guess the contents of the new CD excluding the 4 or 5 known songs that he has been singing in concerts this year so far or maybe a suggestion list of songs we wish he would record??
don't forget my Webring Ringmaster's page at http://www.lightfoot.shorturl.com

[BILLW]

C'mon folks, there's still a bunch of you who have not posted a date/guess yet. I may have to raise the stakes again to stir interest but for now the deal is: The person with the closest guess at least one (1) month before the news is posted on Val's site gets the CD FREE from me. No strings, no double meanings, FREE from me. So let's get posting. You gotta believe there will be a NEXT ONE!!!!
Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Auburn Annie]

January 8 2004

[BILLW]

My updated guess, although it doesn't count since I can't win is 10 November 2003.
Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

C'mon folks, keep guessing, don't give up yet!

[Melissa]

Um, OK, here's my prediction:
August 10, 2004.

And no, I'm not a pessimist! Just a realist. We all know what a perfectionist Gordon is, and he won't go into the studio until he's 100% healthy and able to put out a great album - just like all the rest of them! You just take your time, Gordon - we'll all be here for you, whenever you're ready.

Melissa

[jbt]

billw
how DARE you steal my beautiful sister's guess date??
lavender (or is it formerly lavender) was on 11/10/03 long before even you, my great friend.
perhaps my disappointment will be clouded by an eagles victory tomorrow.
haha
and thanks, bill, for posting a reply to my phil thread in small talk

adiosmosis

jbt

[BILLW]

jbt,
you're right, and according to the rules, she will win since she posted first, and the official running the contest, me, can't win, we all know that. But I'm sticking to it. I'm trying to get the Baltimore Ravens Football Team to play Lightfoot tunes at the stadium over the loudspeakers, so far no luck, but we do get some Hendrix.
Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[BILLW]

Hi everyone,

Just brought this one back to the top of the list so that all our new friends can post their prediction for the release date of THE NEXT ONE (GLs next original CD that is.)

Thanks,

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

[Auburn Annie]

Maybe he should call it THE NEXT ONE <g>.
You've already got my date, January 8 2004.

[brantford fan]

I'm thinking around fall 2003

[Auburn Annie]

quote:Originally posted by paddletothesea:
Think about this. Gord has been in the hospital now for 3 months. He just got out of ICU. I would assume he will be in there for at least another month or 2. This is serious. So for someone who will have been in a hospitol for almost 1/2 a year with very little excercise its unlikly they will jump up and resume where they left off.
Gord is a travis style player in most songs. His calluses on his fingers are probably no as good as before thue he will need to work them back into shape. HE will be weak from laying down for that long and will require some time to regain muscle strength and optimum cordination.
....
My guess is that's what the latest press release means by "regaining his strength" - physical therapy and rehabilitation for what's called disuse atrophy. He'll have to rebuild strength in his legs, arms, heart, and lungs. And it will take time, though I expect once he's well into a routine, he can continue the work in Toronto either at home or a local outpatient clinic under his own doctor's supervision.
I don't think the finger work will take quite as long (muscle memory - he's been playing for such a long time the brain is wired to 'remember' and the movements should come back with concentrated practice.)
It would be nice to think he might be discharged in time to be home for Christmas - we can hope <g>.

[Cathy]

quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
I think Gord being the perfectionist that he is, and has been all these years, will lead to a very quick recovery, musically speaking.

I agree, Watchman. I quit playing the guitar for about 13 years after my kids were born. When I started playing again, it hurt like crazy, and took about two months to get my calluses built back up, but I didn't really forget much. As far as remembering chords and picking patterns, it all came back within a few weeks. And Gord doesn't have to worry about building up calluses on his picking hand. He uses his fingernails, which are probably still in pretty good shape.

Cathy

[Rob1956]

I would hazard to guess that Gord will take a long, hard look at how he feels about his level of performance before he takes to the stage again. I think he will want to IF he feels that he's up to it. For a while in the mid 90's he had taken to sitting on a bench
for a few songs to get a breather, but I think he had stopped that by 2000. I'll bet he does a few full length test concerts and videotapes them to see how he presents himself on stage. Then only if he's ok with what he sees, he might very well start with a few dates. I don't think he'll ever tour to the extent he was just before he got sick.

[Auburn Annie]

quote:Originally posted by Rob1956:
For a while in the mid 90's he had taken to sitting on a bench
for a few songs to get a breather, but I think he had stopped that by 2000....
Probably less a function of age but his smoking - and I expect that's done. With cardiopulmonary rehab he can restore a lot of lung power and general stamina. Damage to vocal cords from intubation happens but is uncommon (and remember, they *know* who they're working on here.) Smoking cessation can change the speaking voice anyway. I don't know about the singing voice but I wouldn't be surprised if it smoothed it out a bit. An article on John Fogerty of CCR mentions this ("there's no question that the combined effects of smoking cessation and the natural aging process have mellowed his voice.")
Surprisingly, coffee - even decaf - also is a no-no for singers, as are chocolate [sob], alcohol, dairy products and spicy foods.

[Oma]

Please put me down for Feb,16 2004.

Oh, I am wondering why I couldn't see any of the new posts on this one topic until today??? Any ideas?

[BILLW]

OK Oma you're down. Now that chances have improved 100% I'm looking forward again to paying off someday.

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

(the posts not showing up happens sometimes, don't have a clue as to why, I'll leave that to some webheads to detail for us)

[christine in michigan]

I would say May 2nd 2003. That would be my 28th birthday! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

But, I might be wrong. He does need time to get better first before anything else. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[GregM]

quote:Originally posted by ColoradoSue:
Greg:
Forgive my stupidity here but, I've been waaaay out of touch (for the past 5-6 years)with the goings on regarding Gordy's life (until Sept 8th!).
What do you mean Gordy is without a label?
I thought he was with a record label? (Warner)

Thanks much...

A Painter Passing Through was his last album of ORIGINAL material for his label (Reprise/Warner) According to my contact (Thane Tierney at WEA/Rhino), Gordon is no longer on the label. Where he ends up is anybody's guess.

[Rob1956]

Was he dropped by Warners, or did he not
want to re-sign?

[BILLW]

Hello everyone,

Now that there's good news and hopefully the 20th album someday in the future I just wanted you to know that this contest is still ON. I will pay off, no doubt. So place your bets and keep your fingers crossed.

Peace

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

[BILLW]

I forgot to mention last night that everyone who has already posted a guess before GL got sick should feel free to revise and amend their picks (dates) to reflect the current situation.
Thanks,
Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Borderstone]

I'm going to make a bold prediction. Since he was already started before he was ailing and now that he's back to work on it,I'm going to say Jan '04. I think it would be a great way to start the year,unless he can actually complete it before X-mas.

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[Auburn Annie]

I'm sticking with my original prediction: January 8, 2004.

(Slightly) off topic, he may want to open his concerts when he resumes with SALUTE (Got a Lot More Livin' to Do.)

[TheWatchman]

September 2004 and I bet he get's a standing ovation when he enters the stage for every concert he does that year. I know I'll be standing and yes it would be awesome to see him come out with that red guitar playing Salute.

[joveski]

i'll change it to 15 Nov 2004

[Ben Dover]

Well done joveski, you have hit my 59th birthday http://www.corfid.com/ubb/eek.gif

[titan]

My prediction is July 1, 2004. Isn't this
Canada's Independence day? I would love some
brand new GL songs to listen to!!!!

[DMD3]

Me Too!!!

[Borderstone]

I was surprised he didn't get a standing O. when I saw him in concert. Boy,the things people take for granted.

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Borderstone

[BILLW]

Hello All,

If the current release date holds CATMANRON is the winner. I have not heard from him yet with a mailing address. Of course if he doesn't want the prize I will send it to the runner up, all expenses paid.

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

[joveski]

i live in the same neck of the woods as ron, so i'll take it http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Restless]

If...IF...my prediction of 4/20/04 is the runner-up winner, you may ship the disc to my office in Santa Monica, California. Shall I email the complete address to you? (I suppose I could post my address in another reply, unless that is inadvisable. Paranoia suggests I ought not do that...)

[BILLW]

Yes, yes, yes. The winner should send me a mailing address but if he doesn't within a reasonable time after the "winning date" is confirmed I will accept the runner up. Yes - do not post your address and yes - email it to me. My email address is listed in my profile. I will send it anywhere but we need some way to confirm who is who. For instance, joveski might send me his address and say that it's catmanron. So we'll need a method of verification. This is all in good fun and I'm glad there is a CD finally coming out.

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

P. S. When the Massey CD comes out you're all on your own, LOL.

[TheWatchman]

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
For instance, joveski might send me his address and say that it's catmanron.

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



That is something that joveski would do. You gotta watch him!

[Restless]

BillW, are you Bill Western? I found that name in the guest book. Where else would I locate your profile?

[TheWatchman]

Click on the icon with the smiling dude and the envelop, right after the time in his post. This is the profile link.

[Restless]

A profile link that resembles a profile! What'll they think of next?

Thanks, Watchman.

[TheWatchman]

I'll half to think about that for awhile. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[joveski]

> joveski might send me his address and say that it's catmanron


hay, there's an eyedear. i mite half to doo that http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[MajorSirJerryPending]

What happened to all of your perfect spelling, ya bunch of rednecks? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[catmanron]

Wow... Bill I was asleep...

I'm still here and I'm really happy about being so cleaver, I'll be intouch.

Thankyou Ron

[Borderstone]

Well,speak of the poster & predictor! Welcome back for however long! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Borderstone here and I gotta say,wow! Only off by two days! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/eek.gif I was off by 4 months and a week! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif Heck i wasn't even on here when you predicted it. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif Whatever prize your winning,you earned it. Way to go! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Aurevoir! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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Borderstone,gonna post some lines tonight!:D

[BILLW]

Welcome Back Catmanron,

Well I'm ready to try. Please email me your mailing address and I'll have it shipped to you. Tricky guy. I'm glad you didn't wait until the last minute because that would have complicated things. Please let us all know when you receive it. Congratulations, you are the winner.

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

[BILLW]

Welcome Back Catmanron,

Well I'm ready to try. Please email me your mailing address and I'll have it shipped to you. Tricky guy. I'm glad you didn't wait until the last minute because that would have complicated things. Please let us all know when you receive it. Congratulations, you are the winner.

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

[Borderstone]

Bill,you don't have to repeat yourself! He hasn't been gone that long! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif Ha ha!

That was his plan all along! Make a guess,go away for nearly 2 years and come nack for his prize! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/eek.gif He was that confident! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif Later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif


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Borderstone,gonna post some lines tonight!:D