That blasted clicking. Now it's haunting my days and nights. I hear it in my sleep. It's drowning out the voices! Stop the voices!


ps. I do play guitar, and you can't do it. I guess you could try, but try doing that while finger picking and changing chords, and you are in a world of hurt that sounds like s--t.

I agree that it's not Gord tapping his ring against the guitar neck. Now I am not a guitar player so I believe you players that it's not possible to do. But for the purposes of this discussion, the reason it's not possible is because I don't think Gord wears a ring on his left hand while playing. If you had seen him in concerts, even recently (before you-know-what), the obvious lack of wedding ring is blatant to those of us who look. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif He once said that he's afraid it would catch on the frets. So if he feels that way about his wedding ring...I would guess that he would feel that way about any ring.

The caveat to this is that he did wear it during the taping of the Reno special out of respect to Elizabeth.

I want to admit that the tapping ring theory
is loosing momentum quickly now. My little boy has a Happy Meal toy that makes an identical sound. Could a kid of snuck in the studio and found a place to hide? Then
played with his Happy Meal toy?

quote:Originally posted by paddletothesea:
[QUOTE]Actually Shackelton did not survive on bannock but maily seal meat and fat etc. Bannock is made with pounding meat and mixing with berries and sometimes oats etc. Its like modern day jerky granola etc. It was traditional food for voyaguers, mountain men, indians and trappers etc. Now its sort of made useing flour water and berries etc. Like a big flat think pancake. Its really heavy and good.



Yes Paddle, Shackleton ate more than just bannock. My attempt was not to go into a blow by blow account of his diet. I threw that into a joke.

By the way, I have read several books on that voyage (as well as some of the actual writing from some of the diaries) and they did indeed survive mainly on bannock mixed with fish. Period. Seal meat/fat was very hard to come by and some of the men could not stomach the fat. Seal meat/fat was a real treat when they got it. Bannock it was. They also ate most of the adult dogs too but I did not want to give a blow by blow account for just a silly story.

I don't know where you got your info., but I would re-read some of the facts before you start with the "actually" stuff. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Okay Watchman, the dog thing was too much information for me. I do not want a blow by blow about that. I just went to the movie Open Range with Kevin Costner, there was a dog killed in there-he had the wolf killed in Dances with Wolves, he needs to stop that.

Brink
a soft touch for animals(as far as people I have a list).

The tapping on the wood from Barry Keane is on the song Restless.

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brink,

Not to go too far off topic here but I'm with you as far as a soft touch for mutts. BTW so is The Watchman, he used to have some nice pictures of his pups posted somewhere around here. Anyhoo, does Gordon mention dogs in any of his tunes? I can't recall. Got CRS coming on strong these days.

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

Maybe that's a dog making that noise? LOL

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
brink,

Not to go too far off topic here but I'm with you as far as a soft touch for mutts. BTW so is The Watchman, he used to have some nice pictures of his pups posted somewhere around here. Anyhoo, does Gordon mention dogs in any of his tunes? I can't recall. Got CRS coming on strong these days.

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

Maybe that's a dog making that noise? LOL

Yes. There's a theory that Bitter Green is about a dog. ;)

Actually, I don't know if any of Gord's songs mention dogs, but on one of his radio interviews, he says they have a dog, a yellow lab named Mischief, I believe.

[Edited because the dog wanted to find out if it's true blondes have more fun, so she bleached her hair from black to yellow.... Evidently, it worked, because now her name is Mischief].

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com



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So, to sum up where we are so far: It's Gord's Labrador (that is alive and well because Kevin Costner hasn't made a movie with it) that is tapping its paw in time with the music, even though no one needed it to because they can all keep time on their own. Now, who wants to write to Gord and tell him he needs to get his dog's toenails clipped?

That was great Brian!

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
brink,

Not to go too far off topic here but I'm with you as far as a soft touch for mutts. BTW so is The Watchman, he used to have some nice pictures of his pups posted somewhere around here. Anyhoo, does Gordon mention dogs in any of his tunes? I can't recall. Got CRS coming on strong these days.

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

Maybe that's a dog making that noise? LOL

Actually, Gord did write a song about a dog, "An Old Friend" on the WB Demos. Here are the lyrics.

An Old Friend
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Be still you good old friend, be still you faithful one
You dare not leave my sight

Be still you good old friend, be still and dream your dreams
Of days of youth and love

Be still you good old friend, remember that Christmas tree
Where our two hearts became as one

Recall the fields of hay, where you would romp and run
A small boy at your side

The years have quickly flown, a child I am no more
But I will love you always

Be still you good old friend, be still you faithful one
You dare not leave my sight

Thanks to Valerie for this info, and to Wayne for posting the lyrics on his site.


Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

Thanks Cathy, I'll go have a listen right now.

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

Brian,
Unless that dog is eligible to be included in the Guinness Book of World Records for longevity, I don't think his toenails are an issue any longer . . . although I have heard [unconfirmed] stories of hair and nails continuing to grow long after death. Watchman, do you want to answer this one? I suspect you've probably worked in the funeral industry, or at least received some education in the field, at one time or another.
Rebecca
quote:Originally posted by Brian 57:
So, to sum up where we are so far: It's Gord's Labrador (that is alive and well because Kevin Costner hasn't made a movie with it) that is tapping its paw in time with the music, even though no one needed it to because they can all keep time on their own. Now, who wants to write to Gord and tell him he needs to get his dog's toenails clipped?

Rebecca,

No on all accounts. Although I have been wanting to dig and crack open a coffin for quite some time now, I haven't yet found the time. Personally, I don't believe that with the way they embalm bodies today, that anything would continue to grow.

You people are sick.

One word: Taxidermy

Another word: Puppetry

First let me say,I can't believe this topic has so many messages! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/eek.gif I would have responded sooner but my oldestt brother has had my Songbook CD's for 2 weeks now. I listened for the clicking on my original LP and did not notice it there. I have my CD's back now and yes,that's a metronome! Doesn't bother me though,it reminds me of a grandfather clock. Maybe that was the intention? Who knows? Been me,later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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Borderstone (An,"Avid Listner" of G.L.)

quote:Originally posted by titan:
You people are sick.

You just now figured that out? I may be a little sick, but Rebecca blows me away when it comes to being sick. She is really sick.

Watchman, you both play off each other so wonderfully. Are you sure you and Rebecca are not the same person?

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Is that like Norman Bates being his own mother? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/confused.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

Gwen,

If I were to create an imaginary friend, or foe, I would make it much more interesting than Rebecca. Just joking. Couldn't resist, it was too easy. Have Char check the login ISP to ensure that we are not one in the same.

Watchman, Titan, Gwen, et al,
As hard as it must be to believe, The Watchman and I are indeed two separate and distinct beings. Char and /or the feds can verify this, unless the Watchcmecca uses frequent fliers to maintain computers in different regions of the nation.
Rebecca
P.S. My shrink just gave me a clean bill of health.


quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
You just now figured that out? I may be a little sick, but Rebecca blows me away when it comes to being sick. She is really sick.

Two pages now! 63 posts and still counting. Is this a great country(insert country), or what?
I realize the world is facing some important issues at this juncture, but an escape to what really matters deep down inside, like the clicking on SFWN, is fabulous. What a great song. If I were to put some clicking on a song, although I probably wouldn't, it would sure sound like that. People would say, "man, that guy can really click."

Sorry for the insipid ramblings of one, and who shall remain, Chris in Virginia.

I'm Out!

[QUOTE]Originally posted by titan:
[B]I have noticed since I purchased my 4 CD box set titled SONGBOOK, that Song for a Winters Night has an annoying clicking noise that starts just before
this song and do not hear that click.

Although I've listened to this song I've never noticed it before. But on Gords Gold Vol. 2 theres a noise in 'All The Lovely Ladies' that sounds like there is something wrong with the CD player. But it is actually part of the music because when you turn the volume up and down it goes up and down with it.

I heard Song for a Winters Night for the first time today.All I can say is,"WOW!"-Beautiful song.
It gives me goose bumps.I will say that I prefer the'Gord Gold'version over the U/A version.
Gord's voice sounds more mellow on the 'Gords Gold' version.As for the clicking noise,I hear it on the U/A version,but not on the'Gord's Gold'version.I have no idea what it is.
patybear

Actually, whenever I stare at old graves (of people that have been buried since the 19th century or longer) I can't help but wonder what a body would look like if I were to dig it up. ANd I am sick. :)

I know that the skin grows away after death, but I don't see how hair could continue to grow... :confused:

Me too. The GG version sounds better. I've already forgotten about that clicking noise; it's a great song without it.

Thanks for reviving this thead! Brings back all sorts of fond memories of my encounter with Gord and now defunct Lyle. Rest in piece little buddy. http://www.iroc-zpost.com/ubb/graemlins/crying.gif

Yep, great memories on this thread.

Now what I don't get is - forget the metronome, dog toenails or whatever is this phrase:

"If I could know within my heart
That you were lonesome too
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love
On this winters night with you."

My question is this: how is he holding her hands if she's not there? This brings up a more disturbing image than our grave robbers in here.

I've always wondered about that line. And now I can't get the click out of my head.

He's not. He's saying that he would be happy to hold the hands that he loves, not he's happy holding the hands that he loves. Your reading it as present tense, not as it's written.

Whew! I was worried.....

Just sounds a little funny in the phrasing. It's a wonderful song!

For something that treats that the really wrong way you'd have to check out the old Tom Lehrer song "I Hold Your Hand in Mine." THAT one is sick in the best sense of the word.

Your right!! Yuck!
http://images.google.com/images?q=tb...es/Mr_Yuck.jpg

I hold your hand in mine, dear,
I press it to my lips.
I take a healthy bite
From your dainty fingertips.

My joy would be complete, dear,
If you were only here,
But still I keep your hand
As a precious souvenir.

The night you died I cut it off,
I really don't know why.
For now each time I kiss it
I get bloodstains on my tie.

I'm sorry now I killed you,
For our love was something fine,
And till they come to get me
I shall hold your hand in mine.

1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again.

well this one was 3 years and 3 months dormant, LOL. It's so old I barely recognize my own posts. Funny stuff though.

Bill :)

Watchman - it's actually pretty funny on the record as are all Tom Lehrer's songs. They date back to the late 50s early 60s and there are only three albums worth of songs though there are 5 albums. That's because he duplicated live and studio versions of thr first two. Decided he didn't like performing and went abck to teaching math at Harvard and musical theater at UC Santa Barbara. A short, odd musical career.

You said it was sick so I looked it up and agreed. Now you say it's funny. So if I say, yeah, it's funny, are you gonna say I'm sick?

What a sick puppy..... ;) No, there are song I find both sick and funny. That one's right up on the list.

Re: Song For a Winters Night- What the heck is that?
 

RIchard Harison says:

I put on Songbook and the click is definitely there.
It is also on the original vinyl, which I have had since its release.
Why the poster says it is NOT on any of his/her "repackaged" CDs is beyond me.
CDs are often re-mastered from the original multi-track recordings, and if the click were on an actual channel, it could have been originally included in the final 2-track mixdown, but eliminated in some CDs, re-mastered later on.

It sounds to me like a "click track" -- an electronic metronome, if you will which sounds in the headphones but is not on the actual tracks.
Well...not usually anyway.

Re: Song For a Winters Night- What the heck is that?
 

I assume you are talking about the United Artist Collection which I have and I can definitely hear a click on Song for a Winter's Night.

Re: Song For a Winters Night- What the heck is that?
 

There's more info at the beginning of the thread... seems it's on a few recordings of the song...