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For me it has to be George Hamilton IV. Who has done many Lightfoot compositions, and still performs them from time to time at the Grand Ole Opry.


And there wont be a concert of his, without doing a couple of Lightfoot tunes, as I have seem him in concert in my hometown, way back in 1974.


He should be part of this Web site, because I know he is as much a Gordon Lightfoot fan as most of us are...JJ.


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[ June 03, 2006, 15:17: Message edited by: Jessi -Joe ]

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For me it has to be George Hamilton IV. Who has done many Lightfoot compositions, and still performs them from time to time at the Grand Ole Opry.


And there wont be a concert of his, without doing a couple of Lightfoot tunes, as I have seem him in concert in my hometown, way back in 1974.


He should be part of this Web site, because I know he is as much a Gordon Lightfoot fan as most of us are...JJ.


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[ June 03, 2006, 15:17: Message edited by: Jessi -Joe ]

Mainly Glen Campbell's "Last Time I Saw Her and the tribute versions fro mthe "Tribute" CD. :)

I love the Tony Rice all-Lightfoot cd.

I love the Tony Rice all-Lightfoot cd.

Marty Robbins.... Had a BIG Country hit with "Ribbon Of Darkness".

I bring this up becuase I have beome friends with two people who were very close friends of Marty. They have personal letters from Marty...plenty of pictures. They tell me he was a "Class Act"...A REAL gentleman.

I think that was the only GL song he sang, but I thought he did an excellent job with it.

It is never mentioned much, but I believe it was number one on the Country charts for a number of weeks... That had to be HUGE for Gordon at that early time in his career.

Those must have been "magical" times....

Wes

Wes,

Your mention of Marty Robbins jiggled some memories.

I remember serving him coffee and pie at a Holiday Inn in Flagstaff, Arizona. He was a "class act" that night. I agree that his version of "Ribbon of Darkness" must have been a big boost for Lightfoot.
He left quite a legacy of great music.

RMD

Wes,

Your mention of Marty Robbins jiggled some memories.

I remember serving him coffee and pie at a Holiday Inn in Flagstaff, Arizona. He was a "class act" that night. I agree that his version of "Ribbon of Darkness" must have been a big boost for Lightfoot.
He left quite a legacy of great music.

RMD

I think Marty Robbins was just the best! I saw him in concert with my then, 5 year old daughter it was fantastic. What a showman, great singer and truly a gentleman who appreciated his fans.

My favourite cover of a GL song is 'Drifters' by Ron Sexsmith. Ron, very highly thought of in music circles, is still underrated in the public eye. He's been getting more attention of late, and he deserves it.

ed kuepper did a nice "electronic" version of sundown...

bob dylan played I'm not supposed to care back in 1998 a few times..

will post mp3's soon

Theresa Sokyrka of Canadian Idol had a beautiful version of " Song For A Winter's Night". Watch for her in the future, and try to find that version, it's incredible.

Theresa Sokyrka of Canadian Idol had a beautiful version of " Song For A Winter's Night". Watch for her in the future, and try to find that version, it's incredible.

open the links and there should be a download option to get the track (mp3)....


Ed Kuepper - Sundown:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/ir7qge


Bob Dylan - I'm Not Supposed To Care (live - toronto 98)

http://www.sendspace.com/file/5eujhi

I play that over and over - I've said before how much I love it. Ron's new CD is fabulous too....it gets played a lot too!

Jory Nash - Mother of a Miner's Child and Aengus Finnan - Miguel....

lots of things the tribute artists perform are wonderful. I am not a Tony Rice fan at all..

I play that over and over - I've said before how much I love it. Ron's new CD is fabulous too....it gets played a lot too!

Jory Nash - Mother of a Miner's Child and Aengus Finnan - Miguel....

lots of things the tribute artists perform are wonderful. I am not a Tony Rice fan at all..

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Gordon Lightfoot and Elena Juatco... :) :rolleyes: ;)


Talking about Canadian Idol. That night, when it was all Lightfoot's music, and the man was there in the audience, also Rompin Ronnie Hawkins & wife, and many others. They all did great jobs with his music. But the one that stands out for me was 'Elena Juatco', doing, 'Early Morning Rain'. Even the host Ben Mulroney, said it best at the end of her performance, "That's the most beautiful thing I have ever heard." The following night she was voted off. I always tought there was something wrong with that vote. Everyone in the audience , even Mr. Lightfoot were up on there feet, giving her a Standing Ovation. I have it on VHS and do watch it from time to time, in full stereo, it sends shivers, at places you didn't know you had. :D :eek:

[ June 02, 2006, 06:10: Message edited by: Jessi -Joe ]

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Gordon Lightfoot and Elena Juatco... :) :rolleyes: ;)


Talking about Canadian Idol. That night, when it was all Lightfoot's music, and the man was there in the audience, also Rompin Ronnie Hawkins & wife, and many others. They all did great jobs with his music. But the one that stands out for me was 'Elena Juatco', doing, 'Early Morning Rain'. Even the host Ben Mulroney, said it best at the end of her performance, "That's the most beautiful thing I have ever heard." The following night she was voted off. I always tought there was something wrong with that vote. Everyone in the audience , even Mr. Lightfoot were up on there feet, giving her a Standing Ovation. I have it on VHS and do watch it from time to time, in full stereo, it sends shivers, at places you didn't know you had. :D :eek:

[ June 02, 2006, 06:10: Message edited by: Jessi -Joe ]

{Cowboy Junkies} > The Way I Feel...

{Cowboy Junkies} > The Way I Feel...

I love Ron Sexsmiths "Drifters", but mu favourite will always be Elvis Presley's "For Lovin' Me"

I didn't know Elvis Presley did, "For Lovin Me". I knew he did , "Early Morning Rain." Got to try and find that one.

[ June 27, 2006, 05:28: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

I didn't know Elvis Presley did, "For Lovin Me". I knew he did , "Early Morning Rain." Got to try and find that one.

[ June 27, 2006, 05:28: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

George Hamilton IV
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track listing
1.EARLY MORNING RAIN
2.STEEL RAIL BLUES
3.GO GO ROUND
4.BALLAD OF THE YARMOUTH CASTLE
5.SONG FOR A WINTER'S NIGHT
6.THE CANADIAN RAILROAD TRILOGY
7.HOME FROM THE FOREST
8.I'M NOT SAYIN'
9.DID SHE MENTION MY NAME
10.LONG THIN DAWN

There you go (H)omer
I am very fond of Nancy Griffith's "10 degrees" myself
and the very nice Tattoo as performed by the 2003 GL Tribute Band member Matt Carl
Not forgetting the recent superb French
"Inspiration Lady/Raison De Ma Vie" by Yves a.k.a. Sevy

George Hamilton IV
http://i23.ebayimg.com/04/i/07/52/01/34_1.JPG
track listing
1.EARLY MORNING RAIN
2.STEEL RAIL BLUES
3.GO GO ROUND
4.BALLAD OF THE YARMOUTH CASTLE
5.SONG FOR A WINTER'S NIGHT
6.THE CANADIAN RAILROAD TRILOGY
7.HOME FROM THE FOREST
8.I'M NOT SAYIN'
9.DID SHE MENTION MY NAME
10.LONG THIN DAWN

There you go (H)omer
I am very fond of Nancy Griffith's "10 degrees" myself
and the very nice Tattoo as performed by the 2003 GL Tribute Band member Matt Carl
Not forgetting the recent superb French
"Inspiration Lady/Raison De Ma Vie" by Yves a.k.a. Sevy

That's the very LP that I have of George Hamilton IV. Dont know where you found that pic. I looked for it before posting. If you dont mind Im gone a post it instead of the one I had. Thanks John, Much appreciated... JJ. :)

That's the very LP that I have of George Hamilton IV. Dont know where you found that pic. I looked for it before posting. If you dont mind Im gone a post it instead of the one I had. Thanks John, Much appreciated... JJ. :)

Of course I don't mind Omer as far as finding it
if you check the address of the picture
http://i23.ebayimg.com/04/i/07/52/01/34_1.JPG
that you cribbed from my posting you might just be able to spot the magic 4 letter word "ebay",yes that picture is from a current ebay auction, the seller used a camera photograhph because the camera flash shows. somehere I have saved a more accurate scan or you could google for something like:-
GH IV discography. I found a copy on sale in BC for only $7.09
http://www.coolforever.com/temp/geor...ootcountry.jpg
at:-
http://www.musicstack.com/item/12529...htfoot+country
http://www.georgeiv.net/disc.html
lists all GH IV albums but no pictures of them

[ June 03, 2006, 16:00: Message edited by: johnfowles ]

Of course I don't mind Omer as far as finding it
if you check the address of the picture
http://i23.ebayimg.com/04/i/07/52/01/34_1.JPG
that you cribbed from my posting you might just be able to spot the magic 4 letter word "ebay",yes that picture is from a current ebay auction, the seller used a camera photograhph because the camera flash shows. somehere I have saved a more accurate scan or you could google for something like:-
GH IV discography. I found a copy on sale in BC for only $7.09
http://www.coolforever.com/temp/geor...ootcountry.jpg
at:-
http://www.musicstack.com/item/12529...htfoot+country
http://www.georgeiv.net/disc.html
lists all GH IV albums but no pictures of them

[ June 03, 2006, 16:00: Message edited by: johnfowles ]

My favorite person who covered Lightfoot is a man that none of you have heard of. Well, I take that back - my very first post to the News Group eons ago was in response to a thread Jenney started and I spoke of this same guy, so some of you may remember hearing about him :)

He was a friend of my family's when I was about 12 or 13 and toured the country playing in a restaurant chain called Ireland's. He did several Lightfoot tunes and was responsible for introducing me to Lightfoot's music. His name is Rusty Ballinger.

elvis' version of "for lovin' me" first appeared on an album 1973. But you can find it on the "Walk a Mile in my Shoes" boxset. well worth hearing!

so what did people think of the ed kuepper and bob dylan versions of his tunes that i posted above?????????

I'm not overly fond of "electronic" music and Sundown isn't a song I care for to begin with. So I thought Keupper's voice was ok, but I didn't care for the arrangement at all.

I think Dylan is a brilliant songwriter, but find that vocally, he *can* be hit or miss. This one was good - he didn't mumble, I actually liked it.

Thanks for sharing the links, Joveski.

I enjoyed the Dylan version, it really was one of his better ones - what year was that? I don't think it could be too long ago.
I didn't care for the other one. But thanks Mende for sharing them, sorry I didn't respond before you had to ask.

the dylan one was from Toronto, 29 Oct 1998