Isabella,

You made a believer out of me. I went over and gave Garnet Rogers a listen. Can't say I like his electric stuff that much, but the ballads are like knives in the heart. OUCH!!
(Thanks for coming to Moab for a visit, too.)
Now I got to get me some of that boy's stuff.

If anybody is interested in giving David Wilcox a listen, try www.davidwilcox.com for some sound clips off his latest CD.

Dear Rob,

Glad you like Ganet Rogers and you are right his ballads are his best work.He only did one electric album , it was the year he turned 40( that should explain everything:})
He travels in a white Volvo with a million miles on it..all alone.He sells out in America and Canada and as it is with many artists, he is at his best when seen live.
Years ago he was part of his brothers band, the late Stan Rogers(incredible man to check out as well)and they all toured Canada on a bus.Gord was with them and Joni Mitchell.They are all old friends and associates but Stan perished in a fire on a plane as he was coming back from Kerrville Texas and Garnet has never flown since.
I love David Wilcox by the way.You have great taste.
I spent a year working with Garnet's wife trying to get him on Canadian telelvison.After many phone calles to ill informed talent co-ordinators, I was told he was too intellectual for the average Canadian audience.Which of course could only mean that we all are a bunch of morons.:}To heck with them all,Listen and learn from a master at work.


Where I go, you go with me
Tho the miles keep us apart
Your kiss is on my lips
Your face before me
And your gentle hand
Always on my heart.


We are brief as summer lightening
We are swift as swollows flight
We are sparks that spiral upwards
In the darkness, in the night
We are frost upon this window
We wont pass this way again
In the end dear
Only love remains.

He wrote this for his wife while traveeling on the road.He tours 10 months of the year crisscrossing the America.Go see him if you can.

Dear Rob,

Glad you like Ganet Rogers and you are right his ballads are his best work.He only did one electric album , it was the year he turned 40( that should explain everything:})
He travels in a white Volvo with a million miles on it..all alone.He sells out in America and Canada and as it is with many artists, he is at his best when seen live.
Years ago he was part of his brothers band, the late Stan Rogers(incredible man to check out as well)and they all toured Canada on a bus.Gord was with them and Joni Mitchell.They are all old friends and associates but Stan perished in a fire on a plane as he was coming back from Kerrville Texas and Garnet has never flown since.
I love David Wilcox by the way.You have great taste.
I spent a year working with Garnet's wife trying to get him on Canadian telelvison.After many phone calles to ill informed talent co-ordinators, I was told he was too intellectual for the average Canadian audience.Which of course could only mean that we all are a bunch of morons.:}To heck with them all,Listen and learn from a master at work.


Where I go, you go with me
Tho the miles keep us apart
Your kiss is on my lips
Your face before me
And your gentle hand
Always on my heart.


We are brief as summer lightening
We are swift as swollows flight
We are sparks that spiral upwards
In the darkness, in the night
We are frost upon this window
We wont pass this way again
In the end dear
Only love remains.

He wrote this for his wife while traveeling on the road.He tours 10 months of the year crisscrossing the America.Go see him if you can.

I know I'm beginning to sound like a broken record but Bob Gibson still does it for me too. But here's the fun stuff. There is a web site to Bob hosted by his oldest daughter, Meridian Green and her husband Gene Parsons of the Byrds. www.stringbenders.com she has an album of her own out and you can listen to some of the sound clips on the site. She's really got some great stuff.

I know I'm beginning to sound like a broken record but Bob Gibson still does it for me too. But here's the fun stuff. There is a web site to Bob hosted by his oldest daughter, Meridian Green and her husband Gene Parsons of the Byrds. www.stringbenders.com she has an album of her own out and you can listen to some of the sound clips on the site. She's really got some great stuff.

When I was a kid, on top of playing Lightfoot, my folks listened to a lot of Ian & Sylvia, John Denver, JT, Simon & Garfunkel, The Kingston Trio, Dylan, and Peter, Paul, & Mary.
I seem to listen to them more and more these days. I love the music, but also the memories they stir up. Great topic.

When I was a kid, on top of playing Lightfoot, my folks listened to a lot of Ian & Sylvia, John Denver, JT, Simon & Garfunkel, The Kingston Trio, Dylan, and Peter, Paul, & Mary.
I seem to listen to them more and more these days. I love the music, but also the memories they stir up. Great topic.

Others that do it for me, albeit not so completely:

John Lennon - especially DoubleFantasy. Every parent ought to listen to "Beautiful Boy" and "Fine as Fine Can Be" before tucking their kids in at night, and every married man should listen to "Woman" and "Beautiful" before tucking their wife in. Lennon's personal evolution parallels GL's in some ways.

Steeleye Span, electric folk rock from Britain, using centuries-old lyrics in some cases. The lead female singer of Steeleye Span is Maddy Prior, who is terrific. She and June Tabor (mentioned above by someone) teamed up to do two "Silly Sisters" albums which are also great.

Simon and Garfunkel, Simon Without Garfunkel, Garfunkel without Simon ("Breakaway" album).

A few others.

Others that do it for me, albeit not so completely:

John Lennon - especially DoubleFantasy. Every parent ought to listen to "Beautiful Boy" and "Fine as Fine Can Be" before tucking their kids in at night, and every married man should listen to "Woman" and "Beautiful" before tucking their wife in. Lennon's personal evolution parallels GL's in some ways.

Steeleye Span, electric folk rock from Britain, using centuries-old lyrics in some cases. The lead female singer of Steeleye Span is Maddy Prior, who is terrific. She and June Tabor (mentioned above by someone) teamed up to do two "Silly Sisters" albums which are also great.

Simon and Garfunkel, Simon Without Garfunkel, Garfunkel without Simon ("Breakaway" album).

A few others.

I saw Art Garfunkel a few years ago and and his voice singing those classic simon & garfunkle songs made me weep in my seat! His voice was like an angel - so pure and innocent - still after all these years! I would pay to hear him sing "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and go home happy! He has a wonderful voice and I am so glad I got to hear it in a live performance.
I miss John Lennon.
I miss Harry Chapin and Ricky Nelson and Jim Croce. I miss Jim Morrison too.
Char

I saw Art Garfunkel a few years ago and and his voice singing those classic simon & garfunkle songs made me weep in my seat! His voice was like an angel - so pure and innocent - still after all these years! I would pay to hear him sing "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and go home happy! He has a wonderful voice and I am so glad I got to hear it in a live performance.
I miss John Lennon.
I miss Harry Chapin and Ricky Nelson and Jim Croce. I miss Jim Morrison too.
Char

THE MOODY BLUES! And Enya & her sibs Clannad.
Anything Celtic, but what can you expect from an "Anglophile"?

THE MOODY BLUES! And Enya & her sibs Clannad.
Anything Celtic, but what can you expect from an "Anglophile"?

Cheesesteak Katie,

An Anglophile like you must know of Steeleye Span and its lead singer's spinoff, the Silly Sisters.

If not, feel free to e-mail and I send you some info re recommended albums.

Cheesesteak Katie,

An Anglophile like you must know of Steeleye Span and its lead singer's spinoff, the Silly Sisters.

If not, feel free to e-mail and I send you some info re recommended albums.

I miss Jim Croce and Harry Chapin too.
...Drink yer glasses girls and boys,it's time to hit the Sky...

I miss Jim Croce and Harry Chapin too.
...Drink yer glasses girls and boys,it's time to hit the Sky...

Outside of Gord, the only one that does it for me is Eric Clapton. They are my two top favorites. I do admit to having a wide range of likes however, as you can see:
The Eagles, Elton John, The Beachboys, Linda Rondstadt, George Strait, Barbra Steisand, John Denver, Chicago.

Outside of Gord, the only one that does it for me is Eric Clapton. They are my two top favorites. I do admit to having a wide range of likes however, as you can see:
The Eagles, Elton John, The Beachboys, Linda Rondstadt, George Strait, Barbra Steisand, John Denver, Chicago.

2much -

"Lennon's personal evolution parallels GL's in some ways."

A lot of ways, really. It's a huge reason that the loss of John Lennon was so enormous. Sure it ended all real Beatle reunion talk, but much more importantly it stilled the voice just as the man was finding some real clarity. John, like a lot of us guys, was just growing up at 40. Man, I miss him.

2much -

"Lennon's personal evolution parallels GL's in some ways."

A lot of ways, really. It's a huge reason that the loss of John Lennon was so enormous. Sure it ended all real Beatle reunion talk, but much more importantly it stilled the voice just as the man was finding some real clarity. John, like a lot of us guys, was just growing up at 40. Man, I miss him.

I saw Christopher Cross in concert, he was great. But the others who do it for me are Paul Overstreet, Little River Band, James Taylor, John Denver, Johnny Rivers, Jim Croce, The Carpenters, Anne Murray seen her a few times to she was also great. I almost forgot about CCR+ Jimmy Buffet+ Glen Campbell and the list could go on. I just invested in a cd recorder, and plan on having a lot of great cd's with all my favorites. great topic

I saw Christopher Cross in concert, he was great. But the others who do it for me are Paul Overstreet, Little River Band, James Taylor, John Denver, Johnny Rivers, Jim Croce, The Carpenters, Anne Murray seen her a few times to she was also great. I almost forgot about CCR+ Jimmy Buffet+ Glen Campbell and the list could go on. I just invested in a cd recorder, and plan on having a lot of great cd's with all my favorites. great topic

Elvis really liked Gordon Lightfoot. He loved "Early Morning Rain" and sang it during his last two TV Specials: 1973 Aloha from Hawaii TV-Special & also featured in 1977 CBS-TV Special "Elvis in Concert". According to the book "Elvis Presley:A Life in Music" (page340) Elvis wanted to cut Gord's "The Last Time I Saw Her Face" in 1972 at the "Separate Ways" session. He also cut "(That's What you Get)For Lovin' Me". I also like Bob Dylan, Dean Martin, Led Zeppelin, Hank Williams Sr., Tommy James, Rolling Stones, etc.

Elvis really liked Gordon Lightfoot. He loved "Early Morning Rain" and sang it during his last two TV Specials: 1973 Aloha from Hawaii TV-Special & also featured in 1977 CBS-TV Special "Elvis in Concert". According to the book "Elvis Presley:A Life in Music" (page340) Elvis wanted to cut Gord's "The Last Time I Saw Her Face" in 1972 at the "Separate Ways" session. He also cut "(That's What you Get)For Lovin' Me". I also like Bob Dylan, Dean Martin, Led Zeppelin, Hank Williams Sr., Tommy James, Rolling Stones, etc.

Anyone else know of Kenny Rankin? He has some great soulful songs, a lot having to do with nature ("Eye of the Eagle") and romance ("I Love You" -not a very imaginative title, but lovely musically) and others more famous ("Peaceful"). I've always liked him. You?

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"the mornin' after blues, from my head down to my shoes..."
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"Laughing eyes and smiling face..."

Anyone else know of Kenny Rankin? He has some great soulful songs, a lot having to do with nature ("Eye of the Eagle") and romance ("I Love You" -not a very imaginative title, but lovely musically) and others more famous ("Peaceful"). I've always liked him. You?

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"the mornin' after blues, from my head down to my shoes..."
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"Laughing eyes and smiling face..."

Rankin is Rad. "Silver Morning" is a killer album including "In The Name of Love", "Black Bird", "Pussy Willows Cattails, Soft Wind and Roses".

Kenny also does a nice rendition of "Penny Lane." I interviewed him in the early 80's and was surprised at how deep his voice was in comparison to his singing style.

Rankin is Rad. "Silver Morning" is a killer album including "In The Name of Love", "Black Bird", "Pussy Willows Cattails, Soft Wind and Roses".

Kenny also does a nice rendition of "Penny Lane." I interviewed him in the early 80's and was surprised at how deep his voice was in comparison to his singing style.

Does Steve Earle do it for anyone?
I personally never heard of the guy, but I read a concert review about him in the AJC (newspaper in ATL) and was impressed with what the reporter said about him. It said in part: "Though he drew from influences such as Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Ralph Stanley, Earle demonstrated why he has finally surfaced as one of the most respected artists of the year. His songs are often as simple as the cry of a harmonica or a three-chord progression out of the simplest of country songs. But it's his lyrics- about plain people, raw emotions and dreams- that are mesmerizing."

That last part could also describe someone we all know and love.

Does Steve Earle do it for anyone?
I personally never heard of the guy, but I read a concert review about him in the AJC (newspaper in ATL) and was impressed with what the reporter said about him. It said in part: "Though he drew from influences such as Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Ralph Stanley, Earle demonstrated why he has finally surfaced as one of the most respected artists of the year. His songs are often as simple as the cry of a harmonica or a three-chord progression out of the simplest of country songs. But it's his lyrics- about plain people, raw emotions and dreams- that are mesmerizing."

That last part could also describe someone we all know and love.

Char, meet your fellow crier! Music will do it to me every time. I tell my husband he is still living in the 50's, but think I am stuck in the 60-70's where music is concerned. Wore out my Peter,Paul & Mary tapes and watch the PBS repeats everytime they are shown. But, the late Jim Croce comes to mind, still listen to his music and think what might have been.

Char, meet your fellow crier! Music will do it to me every time. I tell my husband he is still living in the 50's, but think I am stuck in the 60-70's where music is concerned. Wore out my Peter,Paul & Mary tapes and watch the PBS repeats everytime they are shown. But, the late Jim Croce comes to mind, still listen to his music and think what might have been.

Saw Harry Chapin back in 1978...very cool. Karla Bonoff, Kris Kristofferson, and Leo Kottke among old pros. Saw a lot of unknown talented songwriters playing small gigs in Dallas over the years. One girl, Tamara Whelan, hitchhiked to Dallas from the Carolinas, lost her guitar along the way, but got up at an open mike night with a borrowed guitar and owned the room. Very soulful, powerful voice and lyrics ala Karla Bonoff (wish I'd gotten a recording). She played the Dallas scene a few years and dropped out of sight. There are a lot of such stories from those clubs.

I like all the singers that everyone has mentioned here. Another one that really stands out for me (besides Gordon) is John Denver. His music really touched me through the years. I miss him tremendously.
Also another that I really like quite a bit is Valdy. He also has some really great songs. Ahhh, the memories.

I like all the singers that everyone has mentioned here. Another one that really stands out for me (besides Gordon) is John Denver. His music really touched me through the years. I miss him tremendously.
Also another that I really like quite a bit is Valdy. He also has some really great songs. Ahhh, the memories.

Another singer I enjoy listening to is Mac Davis. Mac was popular in the mid 1970's, when I found myself single again. Though Gord is and always has been my main man, I enjoyed Mac's music also.

Another singer I enjoy listening to is Mac Davis. Mac was popular in the mid 1970's, when I found myself single again. Though Gord is and always has been my main man, I enjoyed Mac's music also.

Mac Davis wrote my personal theme song!
Oh Lord, It's Hard to Be Humble, When You're Perfect In Every Way!"
LOL
Char

Mac Davis wrote my personal theme song!
Oh Lord, It's Hard to Be Humble, When You're Perfect In Every Way!"
LOL
Char