My favorite song is The Wreck of the Edmund fitzgerald, because it is just an epic tune that Icould sing over and over again

My favorite song is The Wreck of the Edmund fitzgerald, because it is just an epic tune that Icould sing over and over again

My favorite is "Approaching Lavender." It takes me back to a time in my life when I was madly in love, freshman in college and loving being a hippie. It is such a beautifully romatic song!

My favorite is "Approaching Lavender." It takes me back to a time in my life when I was madly in love, freshman in college and loving being a hippie. It is such a beautifully romatic song!

Approaching Lavender . . .

Gord once said, years ago, he was a bit let down that no one had come to him to tell him they'd named their daughter Lavender.

In younger years I approached a lady called Lavender. It was her "hippie name." I'm glad I never knew her borning name.

She was everything expressed in Gord's song. Hence her "hippie name."

In older years, I had a daughter. Her name is Summer Joy. I don't know if I want her to become too familiar w/ "Approaching Lavender" just yet . . . the lonesome hippie says.

But, oh, how right about the song and the time, and . . .

. . . for the Love beyond our lives,
The Rez



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It was a Beautiful Rainbow
A Beautiful Time in my Life
A Thing to Share
A Time to Care
To Be Alive

A small PS:

That little scrap of lyric I use as a signature could be well called Approaching Lavender #2 (minus the genius, of course.)

It is a song memorializing that time and space for "hippie names"; written at the time of Lavender; same meter and feel as Gord's gem; my young attempt; my elder friend . . .

Why did I happen here so late in the night? It's not at all fair . . .

The Rez


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It was a Beautiful Rainbow
A Beautiful Time in my Life
A Thing to Share
A Time to Care
To Be Alive

I would like to hear Gordon's Hula Hoop song.

I would like to hear Gordon's Hula Hoop song.

Is that still done at roller rinks?

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The Rez

It was a Beautiful Hula Hoop
A Beautiful Hoop in my Loop
A Hula here - a Hula there
Hula Hooping everywhere

AFFAIR ON 8TH AVENUE
A little dark love movie, rich of beautiful details.......a short moment that can last a life-time.

And, in certain ways, that's my story too...

Max
Florence, Italy

AFFAIR ON 8TH AVENUE
A little dark love movie, rich of beautiful details.......a short moment that can last a life-time.

And, in certain ways, that's my story too...

Max
Florence, Italy

I'm not as familiar with GL's music as I'd like to be, but right now my favorite of his is "The Watchman's Gone" from 'Sundown'. The idea of a couple of 'Brothers of the Road' appeals to me.
"If you find me feedin' daisies,
Please turn my face up to the sky..."

I'm not as familiar with GL's music as I'd like to be, but right now my favorite of his is "The Watchman's Gone" from 'Sundown'. The idea of a couple of 'Brothers of the Road' appeals to me.
"If you find me feedin' daisies,
Please turn my face up to the sky..."

Approaching Lavender; that's one of my favorites too, along with a whole list of little-known songs that never got played on the radio and never will, but I "rediscover" them whenever I play an album. Saturday Clothes, Your Love's Return, Miguel, Go My Way, Same Old Loverman, Spanish Moss....every album has a few of them.

Approaching Lavender; that's one of my favorites too, along with a whole list of little-known songs that never got played on the radio and never will, but I "rediscover" them whenever I play an album. Saturday Clothes, Your Love's Return, Miguel, Go My Way, Same Old Loverman, Spanish Moss....every album has a few of them.

Tough to pic a favourite song ... kind of like trying to decide which time you had sex was the best :) ... in any event:

1) The Ballad of Yarmouth Castle has always struck a chord with me. The lyrics are haunting and you think you are there watching that ship and her crew/passengers meeting their final demise.

2) Seven Island Suite ... another that really grabs me ... seems to embody so much of how I feel and think.

3) Song for a Winter's Night ... is a really sweet tune. Romance, hope and longing all there in one great moment.

4) It Worth Believin' ... Is another one that seems to reach down into the being of many people, myself included.

5) The Circle is Small ... who has not felt that at one tiem or another ... again most of us have been there.

6) Now and Then ... great song about the possibilities of love rekindled, but knowing that going might be the way too.

Jeez ... I could go on forever .. they guy is just a musical genius, plain and simple!!!

Tough to pic a favourite song ... kind of like trying to decide which time you had sex was the best :) ... in any event:

1) The Ballad of Yarmouth Castle has always struck a chord with me. The lyrics are haunting and you think you are there watching that ship and her crew/passengers meeting their final demise.

2) Seven Island Suite ... another that really grabs me ... seems to embody so much of how I feel and think.

3) Song for a Winter's Night ... is a really sweet tune. Romance, hope and longing all there in one great moment.

4) It Worth Believin' ... Is another one that seems to reach down into the being of many people, myself included.

5) The Circle is Small ... who has not felt that at one tiem or another ... again most of us have been there.

6) Now and Then ... great song about the possibilities of love rekindled, but knowing that going might be the way too.

Jeez ... I could go on forever .. they guy is just a musical genius, plain and simple!!!

It's hard for me to pick a favorite, but I'll try to name several at the moment that stand out, and of course this is subject to change, or be added to! Probably the latter....

Crossroads

The Way I Feel (both versions)

Canadian Railroad Trilogy

Peaceful Waters

Seven Island Suite

Never Too Close

Farewell To Annabel

That Same Old Obsession

It's Worth Believin

Ghost of Cape Horn

Whisper My Name

Sea of Tranquility

--->>It's impossible that this list will stay this short :D

It's hard for me to pick a favorite, but I'll try to name several at the moment that stand out, and of course this is subject to change, or be added to! Probably the latter....

Crossroads

The Way I Feel (both versions)

Canadian Railroad Trilogy

Peaceful Waters

Seven Island Suite

Never Too Close

Farewell To Annabel

That Same Old Obsession

It's Worth Believin

Ghost of Cape Horn

Whisper My Name

Sea of Tranquility

--->>It's impossible that this list will stay this short :D

Sundown is probably my favourate song .I first heard it when I was 16. And even today the opening
chords still make the hair on the back of my neck
spring up.And as soon as I heard No doubt about it , on Harmony it had the same effect.It is a very difficult call for a hardcore fan , because The way I feel,through to Endless wire have a similar effect. I think it is fair comment to say that Lightfoot songs never fade and die like so many other songs , they stay with you , never growing old , and are always nudging you and bringing memories flooding back.

Sundown is probably my favourate song .I first heard it when I was 16. And even today the opening
chords still make the hair on the back of my neck
spring up.And as soon as I heard No doubt about it , on Harmony it had the same effect.It is a very difficult call for a hardcore fan , because The way I feel,through to Endless wire have a similar effect. I think it is fair comment to say that Lightfoot songs never fade and die like so many other songs , they stay with you , never growing old , and are always nudging you and bringing memories flooding back.

My favourite Gordon Lightfoot song would be " I am not supposed to care" and "The Pony Man since that is such a genuine song about how kids feel about memories of their childhood when he sings about the Pony man :cool:

My favourite Gordon Lightfoot song would be " I am not supposed to care" and "The Pony Man since that is such a genuine song about how kids feel about memories of their childhood when he sings about the Pony man :cool:

My all time favorite Gord song is "Miguel." The first time I saw GL in concert was 1973 at the Cleveland Music Hall. The place was packed! He asked for any requests and I kept screaming "Miguel...Miguel!!" Finally he said "OKAY!" And then he sang the most beautiful version I have ever heard of Miguel.

The second would have to be "Ribbon Of Darkness" as that song took me through a rough time.

Next would be "Tattoo" from the album "Salute" which has many great songs on it.

It is hard to really pinpoint a favorite as everything he composes/sings is wonderful and with that terrific band, well...who could not fall in love with any GL melody.

My all time favorite Gord song is "Miguel." The first time I saw GL in concert was 1973 at the Cleveland Music Hall. The place was packed! He asked for any requests and I kept screaming "Miguel...Miguel!!" Finally he said "OKAY!" And then he sang the most beautiful version I have ever heard of Miguel.

The second would have to be "Ribbon Of Darkness" as that song took me through a rough time.

Next would be "Tattoo" from the album "Salute" which has many great songs on it.

It is hard to really pinpoint a favorite as everything he composes/sings is wonderful and with that terrific band, well...who could not fall in love with any GL melody.

"...It was a World Hunger Benefit with Gordon, John Denver, James Taylor and Harry Chapin..."

Wow, My four favorite singer-songwriters on one stage. Memorable.

"...It was a World Hunger Benefit with Gordon, John Denver, James Taylor and Harry Chapin..."

Wow, My four favorite singer-songwriters on one stage. Memorable.

Mine is Big Blue - the haunting guitars are very celtic sounding. He has always been more than just 'folk' and has influenced my music greatly.

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Mine is Big Blue - the haunting guitars are very celtic sounding. He has always been more than just 'folk' and has influenced my music greatly.

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my favorite song is boss man.

back when I was a wee 17 year old, I dated a girl who was hot, cute, and really nice. well, on the night ofour 1st date, I come to the door, and she answers, and her father tells her to go get ready or something (cant quite remember), and he invites me in. he tells me to have a seat on the couch. he goes back into his room to get something, and then comes out and shows me his 357 magmum! (This guy is about 6 foot 4, and must weigh at least 250 pounds, and he really wouldn't have needed a gun to deal with me) he says "I'm tellin' ya now, sonny, I'm the boss man, and whatever I say goes. And I'm tellin' you right now sonny, i better not catch you kissin or gettin fresh with her or ANYTHING like that, or i'll blow your a** straight to h*ll". Needless to say, I didn't treat her inappropriately or anything.

The entire time we dated, that guy was always trying to terrorizing and harassing me, threatening to beat me up, etc.. he'd always refer to himself as the "boss man". now, i wish i'd have known about the gord song 'boss man' back then :D i never quite forgot that guy, and when i hear the gL song boss man, i get all excited, and I am reminded of that girls mean a** father! :eek:

if i'd known about this song back then, i could've told him "it'll be murder in the first degree if you ever lay your hands on me" :D

my favorite song is boss man.

back when I was a wee 17 year old, I dated a girl who was hot, cute, and really nice. well, on the night ofour 1st date, I come to the door, and she answers, and her father tells her to go get ready or something (cant quite remember), and he invites me in. he tells me to have a seat on the couch. he goes back into his room to get something, and then comes out and shows me his 357 magmum! (This guy is about 6 foot 4, and must weigh at least 250 pounds, and he really wouldn't have needed a gun to deal with me) he says "I'm tellin' ya now, sonny, I'm the boss man, and whatever I say goes. And I'm tellin' you right now sonny, i better not catch you kissin or gettin fresh with her or ANYTHING like that, or i'll blow your a** straight to h*ll". Needless to say, I didn't treat her inappropriately or anything.

The entire time we dated, that guy was always trying to terrorizing and harassing me, threatening to beat me up, etc.. he'd always refer to himself as the "boss man". now, i wish i'd have known about the gord song 'boss man' back then :D i never quite forgot that guy, and when i hear the gL song boss man, i get all excited, and I am reminded of that girls mean a** father! :eek:

if i'd known about this song back then, i could've told him "it'll be murder in the first degree if you ever lay your hands on me" :D

So, how old are you now, Quime?

here's my favorites-

Something Very Special- Love the guitar in this song.

You are what I am- Very upbeat. I've always liked Gord's country songs...

Seven Island Suite- Nice melody

Bend in the water- Another upbeat song

Sea of Tranquility!!!- Probably my all-time fave Lightfoot song. Love Pee Wee's steel

14 Karat Gold- just agood song.

Heaven Help the Devil- One of Gord's darker and more eerie-sounding songs (well, I think so)

Salute (Believe it or not!!)- I like 80's!!

Anything for Love (Again, belive it or not)

The No Hotel- GREAT melody with humorous lyrics and great bass by Rick.

Flyin Blind- Red's on this one!!

btw, I'm 13 years old.

here's my favorites-

Something Very Special- Love the guitar in this song.

You are what I am- Very upbeat. I've always liked Gord's country songs...

Seven Island Suite- Nice melody

Bend in the water- Another upbeat song

Sea of Tranquility!!!- Probably my all-time fave Lightfoot song. Love Pee Wee's steel

14 Karat Gold- just agood song.

Heaven Help the Devil- One of Gord's darker and more eerie-sounding songs (well, I think so)

Salute (Believe it or not!!)- I like 80's!!

Anything for Love (Again, belive it or not)

The No Hotel- GREAT melody with humorous lyrics and great bass by Rick.

Flyin Blind- Red's on this one!!

btw, I'm 13 years old.

13???!! Wow! You were born when I was 25!! :eek:

...but,I don't feel old,no not at all! :D

Also,just leaving a message to check in folks! ;)

As usual,I've ben a busy B! :) Type at ya later!:cool;

Favorites:

Is it possible that the songs we call our favorites are the songs that touch a moment in our lives that no one elsen knows.

In the South they say, "You been readin' my mail."

How marvelous; how wonderful, when one man can read so much of my mail for so many moons - and yours. And yet write out of his own need, which may or may not line up w/ our "mail."

Such is art and love: Gord, Van Gogh, Twyla Tharpe, Jane Goodall, Michelangelo, Poor Richard, Rick's Bass glide on Big Blue that paints the most acurate picture of leviatan to shiver my imagination, The Girl w/ The Pearl Earing, The Thinker, Wuthering Heigts while falling in love w/ Emily Bronte 200 yrs gone - The Road, Holden Caulfield, Tom Joad - and . . .

did I mention Gord?

Tonite I'm joinin a certain reverie: The Last Time I Saw Her Face.

The Rez,

. . . may the songs of all the Angels sing with in your soul

The list is as long as the box set for me. But one of my favorites is one that not many Gordo fans pay attention to. It's on the box set, and that's the first I heard of it-"Song for a winter's night". Sitting in a favorite chair in December with all the lights off, maybe some candles and definitely a fire going, and your sweetheart in arm...it doesnt get much better than that. Those sleigh bells ringing, and that quiet clicking sound in the background-the guaranteed way to fall asleep in just under 3 minutes, or something else-if you know what I mean?!

The list is as long as the box set for me. But one of my favorites is one that not many Gordo fans pay attention to. It's on the box set, and that's the first I heard of it-"Song for a winter's night". Sitting in a favorite chair in December with all the lights off, maybe some candles and definitely a fire going, and your sweetheart in arm...it doesnt get much better than that. Those sleigh bells ringing, and that quiet clicking sound in the background-the guaranteed way to fall asleep in just under 3 minutes, or something else-if you know what I mean?!

he has way too many songs but a new one i really like is "Inspiration Lady" it's so sweet and the video makes really nice....so that's my pic

he has way too many songs but a new one i really like is "Inspiration Lady" it's so sweet and the video makes really nice....so that's my pic