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stationmaster 07-18-2004 10:32 PM

Oh, I WOULD be listening to Aengus Finnan if I could get me some of his CD's. His audio clips sound pretty good!

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Shadows53 07-19-2004 06:05 PM

I listen to the Dave Matthews Band all the time along with Gord..right now the Gorge set and the 4 new songs DMB been playing this summer...also listen to Loreena McKinnett,and Jackson Brown and Jack Johnson...

mtheeb 07-19-2004 10:19 PM

JeffyJo,

My wife LOVES Wes Cunningham. So much so that she buys the kind of shoes he wears and makes ME wear them! (Whatever gives her joy...)

Restless 07-19-2004 10:19 PM

JeffyJo,

My wife LOVES Wes Cunningham. So much so that she buys the kind of shoes he wears and makes ME wear them! (Whatever gives her joy...)

StevieRae 07-24-2004 12:11 PM

Kris Kristoferson
Jim croche
Eric Clapton
Bon Jovi
Lost and Found
(for a change of pace) Evanescence, and Linkin Park...along with Metallica

And finally, Elizabeth (Lyzz) Wray, who, sadly, passed before her work was widely known. (Singer/songwriter/best friend. Keep an eye out for a tribute CD with the songs she wrote and the ones her fiance wrote for her after her passing)

StevieRae 07-24-2004 12:11 PM

Kris Kristoferson
Jim croche
Eric Clapton
Bon Jovi
Lost and Found
(for a change of pace) Evanescence, and Linkin Park...along with Metallica

And finally, Elizabeth (Lyzz) Wray, who, sadly, passed before her work was widely known. (Singer/songwriter/best friend. Keep an eye out for a tribute CD with the songs she wrote and the ones her fiance wrote for her after her passing)

steve gittins 08-01-2004 12:34 AM

It's Al Stewart, definitely!!! I like Al's music just as much as Gordon's. Al resurfaced in the 1990's with some superb Cds such as Between the Wars, Down in the Cellar, Famous Last Words, and Seemed like a good idea at the time. BTW is especially good. However the CDs are hard to obtain in USA. Saw Al's concert in Reno only 2 months ago, he was excellent!

BendRick 08-01-2004 12:34 AM

It's Al Stewart, definitely!!! I like Al's music just as much as Gordon's. Al resurfaced in the 1990's with some superb Cds such as Between the Wars, Down in the Cellar, Famous Last Words, and Seemed like a good idea at the time. BTW is especially good. However the CDs are hard to obtain in USA. Saw Al's concert in Reno only 2 months ago, he was excellent!

indyguy12 08-01-2004 07:28 AM

I listen Nanci Griffith all the time now. Saw her a few months ago in Chattanooga she was great. There is a cd I listen to and love, it is a soundtrack to the movie "SONGCATCHER". I also love Neal Diamond,Jim Croce,James Taylor,Merle Haggard,Johnny Rivers. The list could go on and on but Gord will always be my favorite. I am 33 now and was a latecomer to Gord,having only discovered hin about 8 years ago or so.

indyguy12 08-01-2004 07:28 AM

I listen Nanci Griffith all the time now. Saw her a few months ago in Chattanooga she was great. There is a cd I listen to and love, it is a soundtrack to the movie "SONGCATCHER". I also love Neal Diamond,Jim Croce,James Taylor,Merle Haggard,Johnny Rivers. The list could go on and on but Gord will always be my favorite. I am 33 now and was a latecomer to Gord,having only discovered hin about 8 years ago or so.

Boat House AKA member 08-01-2004 01:11 PM

Agree RenoRick. I love Al Stewart, growing up I listened to everything from Bedsitter Images and on. I found Year of the Cat very disapointing though as it seemed like he was leaving behind serious songwriting to get AM air play so i stuck to his earlier stuff. Maybe I should give some of his later stuff a listen. I know this isn't and Al Stewart forum but what would you recommend of his post Year of the Cat albums?

Kilgore 08-01-2004 01:11 PM

Agree RenoRick. I love Al Stewart, growing up I listened to everything from Bedsitter Images and on. I found Year of the Cat very disapointing though as it seemed like he was leaving behind serious songwriting to get AM air play so i stuck to his earlier stuff. Maybe I should give some of his later stuff a listen. I know this isn't and Al Stewart forum but what would you recommend of his post Year of the Cat albums?

WortUore 08-01-2004 07:52 PM

A perfect companion to GL, and another favorite of mine, is Jim Croce. He also had a fantastic voice and his songs were driven by beautiful guitars. Jim Croce idolized GL and was heavily influenced by his music. Years before he hit it big in '71, Croce had this idea of making himself into an "American Lightfoot." Toward that end, he hooked up with John Stockfish, who we all know preceded the great Rick Haynes as GL's bass player. Along with Jim's wife, Ingrid, they recorded some great folk songs about best forgotten yesterdays and hopeful tomorrows. On the Jim Croce DVD, there is an interview segment at the end where Jim grabs a guitar and sings "Song for a Winter's Night" (one of my all-time favorites) with his wife. I was surprised and grateful. I just wish the narrator would have shut up so I could hear the song.
Thank you for the opportunity to post a few thoughts. It's nice to know there are others out there with excellent taste in music.
Take care,
Greg

GJM 08-01-2004 07:52 PM

A perfect companion to GL, and another favorite of mine, is Jim Croce. He also had a fantastic voice and his songs were driven by beautiful guitars. Jim Croce idolized GL and was heavily influenced by his music. Years before he hit it big in '71, Croce had this idea of making himself into an "American Lightfoot." Toward that end, he hooked up with John Stockfish, who we all know preceded the great Rick Haynes as GL's bass player. Along with Jim's wife, Ingrid, they recorded some great folk songs about best forgotten yesterdays and hopeful tomorrows. On the Jim Croce DVD, there is an interview segment at the end where Jim grabs a guitar and sings "Song for a Winter's Night" (one of my all-time favorites) with his wife. I was surprised and grateful. I just wish the narrator would have shut up so I could hear the song.
Thank you for the opportunity to post a few thoughts. It's nice to know there are others out there with excellent taste in music.
Take care,
Greg

vykaniema 08-01-2004 11:34 PM

interesting lists here

Electric Light Orchestra
The Moody Blues
Queensryche
Boston
Robin Trower
Anathema

mix that up with Gord, and you have my 7 favs

Porter 08-01-2004 11:34 PM

interesting lists here

Electric Light Orchestra
The Moody Blues
Queensryche
Boston
Robin Trower
Anathema

mix that up with Gord, and you have my 7 favs

BILLW 08-02-2004 05:34 AM

Last few weeks I've been wearing out :

Faces (the singer was Rod Stewart)
Beatles (their LOUD stuff - sorry Al)
Poco (anyone remember them)
Frank Sinatra
Clannad
Enya

Sort of eclectic mix but consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds, LOL.

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

joveski 08-02-2004 06:34 AM

> Poco (anyone remember them)

cant say i remember them cause they were a bit before my time, but 'rose of cimmaron' is one of my all-time favourite songs!

Tyler 08-02-2004 10:36 AM

I remember Poco! Does that mean my age is showing or just my good taste in music?

brink 08-02-2004 10:36 AM

I remember Poco! Does that mean my age is showing or just my good taste in music?

Steve DeRosa 08-02-2004 11:03 AM

Chris Isaak
Enya
Credence Clearwater Revival
The Guess Who
The Moody Blues
Third Day
Glenn Miller Band
Benny Goodman
Cat Stevens
Eric Clapton (Unplugged)
To name a few...

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djb 08-02-2004 11:03 AM

Great to see some other Al Stewart fans here.

Al and Gordon have been my top 1-2 for over 30 years.

David in Sweden

djb 08-02-2004 11:03 AM

Great to see some other Al Stewart fans here.

Al and Gordon have been my top 1-2 for over 30 years.

David in Sweden

Oma 08-02-2004 11:03 AM

Chris Isaak
Enya
Credence Clearwater Revival
The Guess Who
The Moody Blues
Third Day
Glenn Miller Band
Benny Goodman
Cat Stevens
Eric Clapton (Unplugged)
To name a few...

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djb 08-02-2004 11:05 AM

>>> Poco (anyone remember them)


Yup. After Al and Gord, Poco are in my second tier of music loves. Oh, and drummer Steve Chapman, who played for both Al Stewart and Poco, has been Stewart's manager for many years now.

David in Sweden

djb 08-02-2004 11:05 AM

>>> Poco (anyone remember them)


Yup. After Al and Gord, Poco are in my second tier of music loves. Oh, and drummer Steve Chapman, who played for both Al Stewart and Poco, has been Stewart's manager for many years now.

David in Sweden

BILLW 08-02-2004 05:39 PM

Actually I was buying NEW Lightfoot and Poco albums at the same time, geeze I'm nearly as old as dirt.

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

P. S. OMA good to hear from you, how's everything ?

c.c.sharp@verizon.net 08-02-2004 06:13 PM

quote:Originally posted by donquixote:
First and foremost, I'm a true Lightfoot fan. Have been since 1969. I still listen to Gord more than anyone else. Over and over, and I don't get tired of his music.

In all these years, very few artists have ignited my enthusiasm like Gord has. I enjoy Bob Dylan (some, not all), I like Bruce Springsteen, some Nanci Griffith, was a big Stan Rogers fan and others.

I never thought I'd come across anyone that excited me as much as Gord but much to my surprise I did about a year ago in the music of Rufus Wainwright (who I was delighted to see at Massey Hall last December). He's not like Gord in too many ways, but his lyrics are off-beat/original and he doesn't fit in the pop mold.

Anyway, I'd love to read about your favourite artists and why.

John



Hmmmm. I guess I have been listening to alot of Mike Nesmith recently. That guy is so underrated it's stupid. Gilbert O'Sullivan has been popping up fairly often as well. His boxed set is rather nice but as is the case with most of those collections,I would have compiled it differently. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif!



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GretschViking 08-02-2004 06:13 PM

quote:Originally posted by donquixote:
First and foremost, I'm a true Lightfoot fan. Have been since 1969. I still listen to Gord more than anyone else. Over and over, and I don't get tired of his music.

In all these years, very few artists have ignited my enthusiasm like Gord has. I enjoy Bob Dylan (some, not all), I like Bruce Springsteen, some Nanci Griffith, was a big Stan Rogers fan and others.

I never thought I'd come across anyone that excited me as much as Gord but much to my surprise I did about a year ago in the music of Rufus Wainwright (who I was delighted to see at Massey Hall last December). He's not like Gord in too many ways, but his lyrics are off-beat/original and he doesn't fit in the pop mold.

Anyway, I'd love to read about your favourite artists and why.

John



Hmmmm. I guess I have been listening to alot of Mike Nesmith recently. That guy is so underrated it's stupid. Gilbert O'Sullivan has been popping up fairly often as well. His boxed set is rather nice but as is the case with most of those collections,I would have compiled it differently. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif!



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LSH 08-02-2004 06:41 PM

I must be getting old as well, I remember Poco. Wow...time warp.

Eurythmics
Scott Munns
Tom Petty
Pretenders
Mellencamp

Tyler 08-02-2004 10:12 PM

I agree with the Mike Nesmith comment, everybody still remembers him as a monkey. He does some producing too. Speaking of the Monkeys whoever played the lead on the guitar was most excellent.
quote:Originally posted by GretschViking:

Hmmmm. I guess I have been listening to alot of Mike Nesmith recently. That guy is so underrated it's stupid. Gilbert O'Sullivan has been popping up fairly often as well. His boxed set is rather nice but as is the case with most of those collections,I would have compiled it differently. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif!
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brink 08-02-2004 10:12 PM

I agree with the Mike Nesmith comment, everybody still remembers him as a monkey. He does some producing too. Speaking of the Monkeys whoever played the lead on the guitar was most excellent.
quote:Originally posted by GretschViking:

Hmmmm. I guess I have been listening to alot of Mike Nesmith recently. That guy is so underrated it's stupid. Gilbert O'Sullivan has been popping up fairly often as well. His boxed set is rather nice but as is the case with most of those collections,I would have compiled it differently. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif!
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Steve DeRosa 08-03-2004 08:52 AM

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:

P. S. OMA good to hear from you, how's everything ?


Life is good..and busy!!!!


Oma 08-03-2004 08:52 AM

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:

P. S. OMA good to hear from you, how's everything ?


Life is good..and busy!!!!


seahawk11 08-03-2004 01:40 PM

John Hiatt
Warren Zevon
Pre 1975 Rod Stewart (ie. w/ Ron Wood), with or without the Faces.
Townes Van Zandt
Van Morrison
Johnny Cash
Richard Thompson
Tom Waits
The Stones
Steve Goodman
I saw BILLW had The Dubliners on his list...bravo!!! How's about Paddy Reilly? What a voice! Saw him play just a couple weeks ago here in Colorado; he just floored me.


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BILLW 08-03-2004 02:53 PM

quote:Originally posted by seahawk11:
I saw BILLW had The Dubliners on his list...bravo!!! How's about Paddy Reilly? What a voice! Saw him play just a couple weeks ago here in Colorado; he just floored me.

No offense intended but they weren't on my list unless that's an alias someone uses ?

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


BILLW 08-03-2004 02:59 PM

Gretschviking: Do you possibly live in the Chicago area? Steve Dahl, on the radio, last week was talking about Mike Nesmith and the "Sunset Sam" song that featured Hulk Hogan on the video. It prompted all sorts of calls from listeners who remembered the song and how good Mike's non-Monkee albums were.

Rob1956 08-03-2004 02:59 PM

Gretschviking: Do you possibly live in the Chicago area? Steve Dahl, on the radio, last week was talking about Mike Nesmith and the "Sunset Sam" song that featured Hulk Hogan on the video. It prompted all sorts of calls from listeners who remembered the song and how good Mike's non-Monkee albums were.

seahawk11 08-03-2004 04:55 PM

ooops, sorry BILLW...it was someone else with The Dubliners in the list...that'll teach me to actually read, instead of scan the page.
Best,
Tony

stationmaster 08-03-2004 06:08 PM

Yes Tony that was me. I love The Dubliners. All traditional Irish music for that matter. It is part of my Newfoundland heritage.

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