My favorite (of the many Gordon Lightfoot compositions I LOVE) is "Looking at the rain" (a lesser known song from the album "Don Quioxte"). Sometimes he can just paint a picture that goes beyond what words can: this one, a powerful picture of a person trying to cope with the loss of a love. The words, the melody, and the rise and fall of the strings come together to make this song at once sad and beautiful. Haunting, really. I don't think Gordon Lightfoot has ever gotten the credit he deserves. As a composer, he is on the same shelf and Lennon/McCartney, and Shakespere. I hope he keeps writing for decades to come.

I really like Song for a Winter's Night. It is a beautiful song with good and pretty words and it now holds special meaning for me and a friend that I am about to lose.

I really like Song for a Winter's Night. It is a beautiful song with good and pretty words and it now holds special meaning for me and a friend that I am about to lose.

Winters night,, Gordon is a fantastic song writer, one I admire a great deal., quote:Originally posted by Florian:
What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

(topic originated by Wes Steele)


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Winters night,, Gordon is a fantastic song writer, one I admire a great deal., quote:Originally posted by Florian:
What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

(topic originated by Wes Steele)


[This message has been edited by Florian (edited February 26, 2000).]

i first heard gl in 1968 and the first song i heard was ballad of yarmouth castle.so this would have to be my favorite gl song.i have been listening to gl ever since.

i first heard gl in 1968 and the first song i heard was ballad of yarmouth castle.so this would have to be my favorite gl song.i have been listening to gl ever since.

Mine is an oldie: "The Last Time I Saw Her."
The song is very emotional, and very visually striking, when one listens to it, and closes their eyes. I would have loved to have made this into a video, many years ago...perhaps, even now. It's a wonderfully crafted song, and has held up well over the test of time.

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Mine is an oldie: "The Last Time I Saw Her."
The song is very emotional, and very visually striking, when one listens to it, and closes their eyes. I would have loved to have made this into a video, many years ago...perhaps, even now. It's a wonderfully crafted song, and has held up well over the test of time.

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East of Midnight. The best. Great instrumental feel with soaring vocals. I have played Gords' music on the streets of S.F. in the 70's. I wish I had used this one.

East of Midnight. The best. Great instrumental feel with soaring vocals. I have played Gords' music on the streets of S.F. in the 70's. I wish I had used this one.

How about "Too Late For Praying?" Song seems to say it all. Hard pressed, I'd have to say "If You Could Read My Mind."

"lord abide let us stem the tide, of helplessness, but then I guess, we're living, it's too late for prayin'"

How about "Too Late For Praying?" Song seems to say it all. Hard pressed, I'd have to say "If You Could Read My Mind."

"lord abide let us stem the tide, of helplessness, but then I guess, we're living, it's too late for prayin'"

This week its "If you need me" from Dream Street Rose. I can play it over and over. It's a wonderful sentiment. I love finding these great melodies from my old albums.

This week its "If you need me" from Dream Street Rose. I can play it over and over. It's a wonderful sentiment. I love finding these great melodies from my old albums.

Well, here's my two cents. My favorite song is "Race Among the Ruins". I like it because I first heard it when I was going through a hard time with my friends, and it gave me a different perspective on things.

Well, here's my two cents. My favorite song is "Race Among the Ruins". I like it because I first heard it when I was going through a hard time with my friends, and it gave me a different perspective on things.

"SONG FOR A WINTER'S NIGHT" IS MY FAVORITE GORD SONG. THE WORDS ARE SO SIMPLE, YET SO POETIC AND THE MUSIC IS BEAUTIFUL. ITS A WONDERFUL SONG. I WOULD SAY IT IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONG EVER WRITTEN.

"SONG FOR A WINTER'S NIGHT" IS MY FAVORITE GORD SONG. THE WORDS ARE SO SIMPLE, YET SO POETIC AND THE MUSIC IS BEAUTIFUL. ITS A WONDERFUL SONG. I WOULD SAY IT IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONG EVER WRITTEN.

My favorite song is 7 Island Suite -- the music moves me beyond description. I wish he'd play it in his concerts. It sets a great mood.

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Patrinky
"Just think about the fool who by his virtue can be found in a most unusual situation playing jester to the clown."

My favorite song is 7 Island Suite -- the music moves me beyond description. I wish he'd play it in his concerts. It sets a great mood.

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Patrinky
"Just think about the fool who by his virtue can be found in a most unusual situation playing jester to the clown."

SO many favorites. Best of best is "Something Very Special" because of the words and the incredible music. Also, "Canadian RR Trilogy," "The Last Time I Saw Her" and "Song for a Winter's Night." New stuff isn't quite as good as old stuff but Gord is still GOLD and maybe even GOD!

SO many favorites. Best of best is "Something Very Special" because of the words and the incredible music. Also, "Canadian RR Trilogy," "The Last Time I Saw Her" and "Song for a Winter's Night." New stuff isn't quite as good as old stuff but Gord is still GOLD and maybe even GOD!

Gordon Lightfoot's best song? I think it would have to be "The Circle is Small". The contrast between the sadness of its subject matter and the uplifting, carefree, 'liberating' melodic theme is to my mind what makes it a great accomplishment, concept-wise. And if you should separate the lyrics from the melody, you would find that they can pretty well function by themselves. Lightfoot wisely gave it a more complex, refined arrangement in its "Endless Wire" version (the song had appeared previously on his "Back Here On Earth" album), but you could strum it on your guitar and it would come across as equally potent. I think this is the best of Lightfoot's many beautiful songs.

Gordon Lightfoot's best song? I think it would have to be "The Circle is Small". The contrast between the sadness of its subject matter and the uplifting, carefree, 'liberating' melodic theme is to my mind what makes it a great accomplishment, concept-wise. And if you should separate the lyrics from the melody, you would find that they can pretty well function by themselves. Lightfoot wisely gave it a more complex, refined arrangement in its "Endless Wire" version (the song had appeared previously on his "Back Here On Earth" album), but you could strum it on your guitar and it would come across as equally potent. I think this is the best of Lightfoot's many beautiful songs.

For me it's easy!! "Anything For Love" is the most beautiful song ever!!!! The song is one of the very few that makes me feel kind of "funny" inside. It makes me want to cry and smile at the same time. The music is mesmerizing, and the lyrics are incredible. I'm just kind of disappointed that I'm the only one that posted this song.

P.S. Is it just me or does this song remind anyone of Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music?

For me it's easy!! "Anything For Love" is the most beautiful song ever!!!! The song is one of the very few that makes me feel kind of "funny" inside. It makes me want to cry and smile at the same time. The music is mesmerizing, and the lyrics are incredible. I'm just kind of disappointed that I'm the only one that posted this song.

P.S. Is it just me or does this song remind anyone of Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music?

Wow, I just realized how long everyone has kept this topic going. Well, if anyone remembers, my absolute favorite Gord song will always be Carefree Highway. I wrote a rather heartfelt reason for that under another topic. I wanted to say that because I am going to mention another song now. I have quite a few that I absolutely love, as everyone does. These include Song For A Winter's Night, Shadows, and others. But those have been mentioned a lot. One that I haven't seen too many people mention, which surprises me, is Steel Rail Blues. I know it must be on many personal favorites lists, but most have failed to mention it. I love the pace of this song, Gord really got the tempo perfect on this one. I can't really specify too many of the reasons why I like it, mostly because I don't know that much technical info about music. All I know is that this would be one of the songs on my list if I could only have a few with me on a deserted island (uh, oh! sounds like a good subject for a topic). Anyone else feel this way about Steel Rail Blues?

Wow, I just realized how long everyone has kept this topic going. Well, if anyone remembers, my absolute favorite Gord song will always be Carefree Highway. I wrote a rather heartfelt reason for that under another topic. I wanted to say that because I am going to mention another song now. I have quite a few that I absolutely love, as everyone does. These include Song For A Winter's Night, Shadows, and others. But those have been mentioned a lot. One that I haven't seen too many people mention, which surprises me, is Steel Rail Blues. I know it must be on many personal favorites lists, but most have failed to mention it. I love the pace of this song, Gord really got the tempo perfect on this one. I can't really specify too many of the reasons why I like it, mostly because I don't know that much technical info about music. All I know is that this would be one of the songs on my list if I could only have a few with me on a deserted island (uh, oh! sounds like a good subject for a topic). Anyone else feel this way about Steel Rail Blues?

Sundown
I like to sing it and play it on the guitar.

D. Gault

Sundown
I like to sing it and play it on the guitar.

D. Gault

My favorite has to be "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" It's so haunting and brings back memories of me working myself to death in a factory, listening to this on the radio over the intercom. I can't wait for the upcoming movie for the Fitzgerald to begin production in June. Gord sings the song so beautifully--and haunting. I think it's the best.

My favorite has to be "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" It's so haunting and brings back memories of me working myself to death in a factory, listening to this on the radio over the intercom. I can't wait for the upcoming movie for the Fitzgerald to begin production in June. Gord sings the song so beautifully--and haunting. I think it's the best.

THE favorite Gord light song of mine? Oh man, that is a hard question; many, sundown,wreck of the ed fitz. I can't remember all the names or albulms, but,you know, be kind to the stranger that stands at your gate, that song I've always lived by. All of 'em!

THE favorite Gord light song of mine? Oh man, that is a hard question; many, sundown,wreck of the ed fitz. I can't remember all the names or albulms, but,you know, be kind to the stranger that stands at your gate, that song I've always lived by. All of 'em!

"Poor Little Allison"

"Poor Little Allison"

quote:Originally posted by Florian:
What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

(topic originated by Wes Steele)


[This message has been edited by Florian (edited February 26, 2000).]

quote:Originally posted by Florian:
What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

(topic originated by Wes Steele)


[This message has been edited by Florian (edited February 26, 2000).]

Which favorite? Hmmm. The very first song I can ever remember hearing is "Sundown" when I was just a little kid and whenever I listen to that song it evokes memories of growing up and living in the mountains and my parents and their friends sitting around at night talking and listening to music, so in a way that is my favorite because of all the personal memories attached to it. But then there are several more. I love "Song for a Winter's Night" because of the visuals and the way it makes me feel, and "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" because I had relatives whom I never knew who helped build the Canadian Railroad and it feels like a "connection" to them and their time. Really though it is hard to choose an all-time favorite, now that I have to try to do it.