"Protocol" is one of the few "politically incorrect" anti-war songs that really hit home. Gord could be a great stateman.

"Protocol" is one of the few "politically incorrect" anti-war songs that really hit home. Gord could be a great stateman.

How about Black Day In July for another politically incorrect song?

He sure has a knack for those, doesn't he?

He sure has a knack for those, doesn't he?

Yes, but it's a subtle knack. Oh, the words and message can be quite poignant, as Black Day In July clearly shows. But Gord isn't in your face and up on the soapbox as, for example, Bruce Cockburn is. And that's nothing against Bruce. He's a great talent and I have a few of his albums. But Gord chooses his spots well. It kind of reminds me of the person who doesn't often raise their voice or cause a stir. On the rare occasions they do, it has such impact, you pay attention.

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I owned an 8-track, but never bought any as it was on the same system as my turntable. I had friends with them in their cars, but I never had more than just a radio until 8-tracks were done. Thankfully. (Does anyone miss the changing tracks in the middle of a song? :) )

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I owned an 8-track, but never bought any as it was on the same system as my turntable. I had friends with them in their cars, but I never had more than just a radio until 8-tracks were done. Thankfully. (Does anyone miss the changing tracks in the middle of a song? :) )

:D

I owned an 8-track, but never bought any as it was on the same system as my turntable. I had friends with them in their cars, but I never had more than just a radio until 8-tracks were done. Thankfully. (Does anyone miss the changing tracks in the middle of a song? :) ) [/QB][/QUOTE]My 8-track tape of Sit Down Young Stranger changed tracks in the middle of "Me and Bobby McGee." I get a bit irritated just thinking of that! Hadn't thought about that "feature" of 8-tracks in years. A technology that deserved it's demise.

Im a bit like you mstove, Gordon Lightfoot is the only artist, that I I have 4 different recordings formats. I have many of his LP's also in 8 Track, cassette, and CD's. I go to the music store and if I see a product of him I dont have , even if I have already all the songs, 3 or 4 times, I buy it anyway,in whatever format. But today it's mostly in CD's, I think I have them all...Jesse. :)

Im a bit like you mstove, Gordon Lightfoot is the only artist, that I I have 4 different recordings formats. I have many of his LP's also in 8 Track, cassette, and CD's. I go to the music store and if I see a product of him I dont have , even if I have already all the songs, 3 or 4 times, I buy it anyway,in whatever format. But today it's mostly in CD's, I think I have them all...Jesse. :)

Re: Summertime Dream LP.
 

I have never read that poem.
Obviously there is a lot of Gord I have never really enjoyed.
But, this poem is poignant.
True modern art, not some cheap "B" class interpretation of what it's all about.
Timeless.