This is my first visit to the site. I'm having a wonderful time listening to Gord on my DVD while I am reading everyone's opinions and GL stories. Let me add my 2 cents...

I began to listen to Gord in '71 when my barracks-mate pulled out his stereo and an album that was entitled "Sit Down Young Stranger". [It was re-released later as "If You Could Read My Mind".] My buddy Duke had several earlier albums that he shared while we sat around sipping beverages to pass the time during barracks life. We stumbled upon Sunday Concert on day in the PX and I then discovered my favorite song - Ballad of the Yarmouth Castle.

The most telling thing of that recording was the live audience's reaction. The silence during his performance and for a split second at the song's end....they were stunned. It was then that I realized how Gordon can weave the emotions of life around the intricate words of a story and apply an appropriate melody that creates a tapestry worthy of the Louvre....
"Oh, Lord!" she groans "I'm burning!
Let someone understand!"
But her silent plea is wasted
In the playing of the band...
and a voice says "Shut up and deal! I'm losing....."
You could close your eyes and see and hear everything!

Did She Mention My Name was a favorite while I was in the service, as was Early Morning Rain. CRT is without equal to anything other than GL's own music, and Christian Island talks to everyone's personal place of peace.

The most moving experience I ever had at a concert was during one of Gord's appearances at Blossom Music Center near Cleveland. BMC is an outdoor theater that sits in a hollow between a couple of hills. It's very common for people to sit on blankets on the sides of the hills to enjoy the shows. My wife and I were enjoying the concert as the sun was setting on a late August evening. The low lying area often gets foggy, and it began to do so this evening just as Gord began the opening strains of "Fitz". It was an amazing and eerie feeling to be sitting there as the fog rolled in, listening....
"when she left fully loaded for Cleveland...." I still get the chills.

quote:Originally posted by Jennifer:
My favorite GL song is
Seven Island Suite.
He really hits the heart of matters
there.
Could listen to it over & over.

It is one of my favorite songs also. I like the different movements and the imagery. It shows his creativity at it's best.

quote:Originally posted by Jennifer:
My favorite GL song is
Seven Island Suite.
He really hits the heart of matters
there.
Could listen to it over & over.

It is one of my favorite songs also. I like the different movements and the imagery. It shows his creativity at it's best.

There's a lot of GL songs that I like, but my favorite will probably always be
"The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald."

Coming in a close 2nd is ShadowsII (Gords Gold Volume. II version).

There's a lot of GL songs that I like, but my favorite will probably always be
"The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald."

Coming in a close 2nd is ShadowsII (Gords Gold Volume. II version).

Well I've been on here awhile now and I just went back and looked at all these posts and of course I read my own. Safe now to say that my opinion and answer to this question has altered. I have realized after listening to my collection for awhile,that I prefer both versions of "The Pony Man" equally. In fact they are so similar,when I listened to the newer longer version I almost didn't realize that it was longer. The reasons are that the line about midnight on the meadows reminds me of my backyard back in PA which was mostly like a meadow. Also when it talks about the midnight sky and the moon it reminds me of how my hometown was small and had no really large buldings or bright lights to block the view of the moon & stars. When the moon was full,there were seemingly 1 billion stars out there. Finally,it just reminds me of my own childhood and how simple it was. Not just living in a small town but being a kid there also. This has been Borderstone,getting misty eyed while Alberta Bound. (Or maybe Corry,PA) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Toss up.. Pussy Willows Catails because of the imagery... Beautiful because i wrote down the lyrics and left them on the windshield of a girl.. A girl who would become my wife. That was 25 years ago.

Still Married.

Toss up.. Pussy Willows Catails because of the imagery... Beautiful because i wrote down the lyrics and left them on the windshield of a girl.. A girl who would become my wife. That was 25 years ago.

Still Married.

Depending on my mood or the season, my favorite GL song usually changes frequently; however, if I had to narrow it down to one, it would have to be "If You Could Read My Mind." I feel this is the best song ever written. I have yet to hear any music artist or group sing a song that captures my soul like this one does. I will never forget the time when I was mature enough to understand what the song meant. I was probably 14, and I had just been dumped by this girl I was completely in love with (I probably wasn't in love with her, but I was young, naive and a dreamer, and at the time, she was my whole world). My mother had picked me up at school; on the way home, the song was played on the radio. I had heard it many times before, but I had never really payed attention to the lyrics. Right then, I experienced this intense emotional release while the song was being played; I was hanging on to every word. After the song was over, I noticed my mother looking strangely at me, with concern. I finally realized that I had been crying, though never feeling or noticing it. It was a confusing moment for me because I did not feel sad, so I didn't understand why I had cried. Only later did I comprehend that I discovered the true meaning of music.

Depending on my mood or the season, my favorite GL song usually changes frequently; however, if I had to narrow it down to one, it would have to be "If You Could Read My Mind." I feel this is the best song ever written. I have yet to hear any music artist or group sing a song that captures my soul like this one does. I will never forget the time when I was mature enough to understand what the song meant. I was probably 14, and I had just been dumped by this girl I was completely in love with (I probably wasn't in love with her, but I was young, naive and a dreamer, and at the time, she was my whole world). My mother had picked me up at school; on the way home, the song was played on the radio. I had heard it many times before, but I had never really payed attention to the lyrics. Right then, I experienced this intense emotional release while the song was being played; I was hanging on to every word. After the song was over, I noticed my mother looking strangely at me, with concern. I finally realized that I had been crying, though never feeling or noticing it. It was a confusing moment for me because I did not feel sad, so I didn't understand why I had cried. Only later did I comprehend that I discovered the true meaning of music.

Actually, right now my favorite would either have to be East of Midnight or Someone To Believe in because I'm going thru a crush on a girl who I think after all this time does not like me. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/frown.gif

(Believe it or not, I'm 15 years old.)
Who says a teen can't like classical music? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

Actually, right now my favorite would either have to be East of Midnight or Someone To Believe in because I'm going thru a crush on a girl who I think after all this time does not like me. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/frown.gif

(Believe it or not, I'm 15 years old.)
Who says a teen can't like classical music? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

DMD3,

Hang in there dude, everyone was 15 once and we can all relate.

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

That's right Bill. I have some stories of my own. Some real doozies too! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif All it takes is a pretty face and a smile to put things into perspective. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

Hello! It's very hard not to say "Wreck" of course, i mean, it's his masterpiece, his 'magnum opus', but i don't think "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" is far behind. And they are both such important songs historically. Once, at a show, Gord said that his mother's favorite of his was "The House You Live In". I love it, to, and for some reason that story sticks with me. Thought it would be cool to add that to the thread. Like a lot of you, I thought I was the last obsessed Gord fan. I got goosebumps at least 3 times while reading through all the posts. I was so blown away that some folks shared my exact feelings about certain lines and songs. In particular, to Young Stranger, I too get the same hard-to-describe feeling when i hear the line, 'I wonder how the old folks are tonight'. So weird. "Old Dan's Records" gives me a bit of that same feeling. Also, YS, I agree that "Steel Rail Blues" is among his best. But i almost lost it when i read a posting by Hannah, who accurately described my feelings for CRT, right down to the tempo of the music simulating a train, and my father's model railroading! Blew me away. I guess i should not be so suprised that others have been equally intoxicated by him. I also can remember hearing IYCRMM on the radio in the seventies and thinking, even as a child, that it was one of the best songs ever written. You know, the coolest thing I can imagine is sitting around a campfire with all of you singing our favorites. Actually, if anyone lives in NYC, try to stop in at The Back Fence in the Village (155 Bleecker St) on Saturday, May 31, 2003. I'm a singer/guitarist (12 string!) and would love to honor all of your Gord requests if i know 'em. (I love to do Wreck, CRT, Beautiful, Steel Rail Blues, etc.) as well as many other assorted hits my the likes of Bread, America, etc. It's a 3-hour show, from 6:30-9:30 pm. I would love to make a "Gord connection" with any fellow fan. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif If you can't make that one, they have a web site and I can usually be found on there. God Bless!

Hello! It's very hard not to say "Wreck" of course, i mean, it's his masterpiece, his 'magnum opus', but i don't think "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" is far behind. And they are both such important songs historically. Once, at a show, Gord said that his mother's favorite of his was "The House You Live In". I love it, to, and for some reason that story sticks with me. Thought it would be cool to add that to the thread. Like a lot of you, I thought I was the last obsessed Gord fan. I got goosebumps at least 3 times while reading through all the posts. I was so blown away that some folks shared my exact feelings about certain lines and songs. In particular, to Young Stranger, I too get the same hard-to-describe feeling when i hear the line, 'I wonder how the old folks are tonight'. So weird. "Old Dan's Records" gives me a bit of that same feeling. Also, YS, I agree that "Steel Rail Blues" is among his best. But i almost lost it when i read a posting by Hannah, who accurately described my feelings for CRT, right down to the tempo of the music simulating a train, and my father's model railroading! Blew me away. I guess i should not be so suprised that others have been equally intoxicated by him. I also can remember hearing IYCRMM on the radio in the seventies and thinking, even as a child, that it was one of the best songs ever written. You know, the coolest thing I can imagine is sitting around a campfire with all of you singing our favorites. Actually, if anyone lives in NYC, try to stop in at The Back Fence in the Village (155 Bleecker St) on Saturday, May 31, 2003. I'm a singer/guitarist (12 string!) and would love to honor all of your Gord requests if i know 'em. (I love to do Wreck, CRT, Beautiful, Steel Rail Blues, etc.) as well as many other assorted hits my the likes of Bread, America, etc. It's a 3-hour show, from 6:30-9:30 pm. I would love to make a "Gord connection" with any fellow fan. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif If you can't make that one, they have a web site and I can usually be found on there. God Bless!

whoops, sorry- if you look for me on the Back Fence schedule, please look for Chris Lynn. Cheers! ;D

whoops, sorry- if you look for me on the Back Fence schedule, please look for Chris Lynn. Cheers! ;D

Once again, I'm changing my mind. I'm burnt out on "East of Midnight" and "Someone to Believe In"(Don't you just HATE it when that happens?) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/mad.gif So I'm going on a hiatus from listening to those 2. Then maybe they'll sound really good the next time I listen to them. But anyway now "Shadows" from GGV2, "Summer Side of Life" and "Waiting for You" are now my 2nd placers.

Once again, I'm changing my mind. I'm burnt out on "East of Midnight" and "Someone to Believe In"(Don't you just HATE it when that happens?) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/mad.gif So I'm going on a hiatus from listening to those 2. Then maybe they'll sound really good the next time I listen to them. But anyway now "Shadows" from GGV2, "Summer Side of Life" and "Waiting for You" are now my 2nd placers.

are those your "love" songs?

are those your "love" songs?

You better not be making fun of me or else http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif


This has bin and will again be DMD3. I'm hungry and I get out for lunch at 11:25. I better log off now!

You better not be making fun of me or else http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif


This has bin and will again be DMD3. I'm hungry and I get out for lunch at 11:25. I better log off now!

DMD3:I've liked Classical since my pre-teens,so you are definetly not alone! I was one of few teens in the '80s that didn't conform to one form of musical taste. Which of course got me laughed at. Then again,I've never really conformed to anything except being myself. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif Catch ya on the flipside of Sundown! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

there was a time in this fair land when the railroad did not run and the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun
now that's a great song

there was a time in this fair land when the railroad did not run and the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun
now that's a great song

Almost out of time here.
you've named yourself after an airplane.

Almost out of time here.
you've named yourself after an airplane.

quote:Originally posted by twelve:
Actually, if anyone lives in NYC, try to stop in at The Back Fence in the Village (155 Bleecker St) on Saturday, May 31, 2003. Sweet! I'm there.

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quote:Originally posted by twelve:
Actually, if anyone lives in NYC, try to stop in at The Back Fence in the Village (155 Bleecker St) on Saturday, May 31, 2003. Sweet! I'm there.

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O.K.-here goes! Lightfoot-Steel Rail Blues// 2nd LP-Home From The Forest//DSMMN?-Moutains and Maryann//B.H.O.E.-Affair On 8th Ave.//Sunday Concert-In A Windowpane//SDYS(or)IYCRMM-Both title tracks and Pony Man//SSOL-Cotton Jenny and title track//D.Q.-Beautiful and title track//O.D's.R.-Lazy Mornin' & It's Worth Beleivin'//Sundown-Title track,Carefree Highway & 7 Island Suite//C.O.T.S.-Title track & The Soul Is The Rock//S.D.-Title track,Never Too Close,& "Wreck"// All of Gord's Gold //Endless Wire-Title track,The Circle Is Small,If Children Had Wings//D.S.R.-Make Way For The Lady,The Auctioneer,Hey You,Sea Of Tranquility,Ghosts Of Cape Horn (maybe more)//All Of Shadows LP but especially "Triangle"&"Baby Step Back"//Salute-Romance,Title track,Knotty Pine//E.O.M-Anything For Love,Morning Glory,Title Track,A Passing Ship & A Lesson In Love//GG2-If It Should Please You and the new version of The Pony Man//Waiting For You-Restless,Drink Yer Glasses Empty,Wild Strawberries,Title Track (there's others but I can't think of them right now)//APPT-Much to My Surprise,Drifters,Title Track,Red Velvet & My Little Love // Songbook (unreleased tracks)-You'll Still be Needing Me,Always On The Bright Side and Why Should I Feel Blue? O-Kay! All done! Ya outta breath from reading this yet? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif I'm out of energy just from thinking and typing! ...and now,I'm outta here and I'll catch ya on the flipside of Sundown! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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Now I remember the other favorite from A Painter Passing Through! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif It was,"My Little Love!" I also remembered the title track of Dream Street Rose and "Nous Vivons Ensemble" as well as,"Same Old Loverman" and "That Same Old Obsession". By the way folks,if you forgot any,please post them. I'd like to see this topic actually hit 400 posts! It's already a record setter for this website but an even 400 would be cool! REAL posts,not just anything. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif It's been me,my time's up and I'll catch ya on the flipside of Sundown! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

I like,If you could read my mind and Canaydian RR Trilogy. I also like Carefree high way and If children had wings. Then there's Sundown for sure & Wreck of the edemund fitsgerhald. Sorry,I am still learning bigger words than I'm used to,my spelling used to be much worse. I'm also working on capitals. I go to night school. More later. Bye,now.

I like,If you could read my mind and Canaydian RR Trilogy. I also like Carefree high way and If children had wings. Then there's Sundown for sure & Wreck of the edemund fitsgerhald. Sorry,I am still learning bigger words than I'm used to,my spelling used to be much worse. I'm also working on capitals. I go to night school. More later. Bye,now.

Ask me that question today and the answer is "Ode to Big Blue". I haven't listened to that one in literally years, but it came immediately to mind today when I read a headline that said "Only 10% of Big Ocean Fish Left". They were talking about true fish, not mammals, but the last verse popped to mind none the less.



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Born once - Got it right the first time. )O(

Ask me that question today and the answer is "Ode to Big Blue". I haven't listened to that one in literally years, but it came immediately to mind today when I read a headline that said "Only 10% of Big Ocean Fish Left". They were talking about true fish, not mammals, but the last verse popped to mind none the less.



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Born once - Got it right the first time. )O(

"is there someone i can believe in, somewhere i can hide"
"is there someone i can relate to, who will break the ice for me"

"ah the livin ain't easy"
"she dont know how it hurts"

"is there someone i can believe in, somewhere i can hide"
"is there someone i can relate to, who will break the ice for me"

"ah the livin ain't easy"
"she dont know how it hurts"

There are so many. I bought my first GL album after hearing "Rainy Day People" on the radio, 'way back when. That album, "Don Quixote" had great songs on it!

Don Quixote, and Protocol have to be my favorites, but Second Cup of Coffee, On Susan's Floor, Softly, Song for Winter's Night, and Beautiful are close seconds.


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