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.

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"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.