Let me preface this by saying that this was my FIRST EVER Gordon Lightfoot concert! And it was a magical night...

I got there with my husband, Gabe, and there were at least 100 anxious, excited fans lined up outside waiting to get in. After a few minutes, I had my first thrill when I spotted John & Susan Fowles walking up! It was my first time meeting these lovely and warm people! Once inside, we could see wall-to-wall tables set up, banquet-style, sideways from the stage almost to the back wall, and several rows of chairs all around the dining area for those who bought "standing room only" tickets. Behind us was the upraised "balcony" where more diners sat, and in front, the stage... the place where soon all the magic would happen. The room was half-filled already and abuzz with talk. People were sharing with their neighbors about how long they'd followed Gordon’s music, how many concerts of his they'd been to, and how excited they were to be there. Someone said they were told by management there were 700 of us there! There wasn't a bad seat in the house. On either side of the stage were two large video screens where, later, the concert would be displayed concurrently.

Shortly after 9:15 p.m., an excited murmur ran through the crowd and heads turned toward the stage as Mike Heffernan, Rick Haynes, Barry Keane, and Terry Clements took their places. Mike looked fantastic, Rick's cool new "do" (ponytail) suited him very nicely, Barry looked terrific, and Terry, handsome as ever. We were all applauding and shouting. Not a moment later, Gord sauntered up to the mic, the applause got louder, people were shouting out, and excited shouts and whistles rang out throughout the club. He wore (well-fitting, ladies!!) black pants and a short-sleeved black Hawaiian shirt with tan palm trees, and black suspenders. He smiled at us, then turned around to pick up his guitar. The applause didn't stop, even after the first few bars of the first song, “Never Too Close.” After a moment, we let him play! He sang softly at first, but, you could hear every word. It was like ambrosia to my soul. His sweet voice filled the club and my heart swelled with joy. (I still haven't stopped smiling....). The band was comfortable, relaxed, and, best of all, so was Gord. It was apparent. No first-night nervousness here! Before the song ended, the wild applause started, more whistling, and plenty of shouts. He went right into "Don Quixote," which we heartily approved. His polished guitar and tuners glinted brightly under the lights. I saw reflections of light bounce off his guitar strings. I wondered if he'd "boiled" them to make them so shiny!! (Those of you who don't understand this little inside joke, ask John F. I'm sure he'll bring up the topic thread! Next came "Minstrel of the Dawn." He made eye contact with various people, nodding here and there as people called out. After Minstrel, he said, "I guess you heard I was sick a while back..." and went on to talk about how well he's healed up. "I have my bellybutton back now!" Then he leaned over and in a quiet, confidential tone said, "The doctor said it was hiding!" We all laughed, as did he. It was a pleasure to see him so happy. He was radiant, if you can say that about a man. Then, he began to play "In My Fashion." His voice was clear and strong, even more so than the Live in Reno DVD (filmed back in 2000, before his illness). Now, remember, I have never seen him live before and since October of last year I have been able to acquire all of his albums, thus hearing the gorgeous body of his work for the first time only recently. I have watched Live in Reno over and over, and I treasure it. But, in this live performance tonight, there was a fullness, a richness to his voice that just blew me away, left me palpitating in my seat, and smiling a dreamy smile the entire night. He had lots of fun with the “rap” part and it seemed like he really would have welcomed an answer to his question “Do I look like the kind of guy….” I wanted to laugh out loud! The song ended and Gord said, "I wrote this next song when I was going through some emotional trauma… AGAIN!" (Laughter throughout the room.) "AGAIN!" he repeated, smiling at us, as if joking with old friends. We all smiled and nodded, knowing. Then he went into the sweetest rendition of "Harmony" I have ever heard. I have listened to it many times on the new CD, but, the way he sang it tonight, it was so sweet, yet mournful, I found myself touching my heart. The person in front of me was closing his eyes and swaying in time with the music. Everyone's eyes were on Gord, being there with him. Mike seemed almost introspective, at times closing his eyes, Terry watched Gord. Next, Gord said, "I think you'll like this next ditty." (I think he said the word “ditty!”) And he went on, explaining that the song was about sailing etc. He smiled and then began the (very soft) whistling beginning of "Ghosts of Cape Horn." If he was relaxed at the beginning of the set, he was downright in his element at this point. He owned the stage and he knew it. Everyone's head was bobbing back and forth to this jaunty little tune. Shortly into the song, he turned his head to the right and said, “Faster.” The tempo increased slightly. I believe after this song, as he was introducing his next one, he suddenly said, “What is that sound?” People shouted back, “The air conditioning!” There were cries of “Turn it off!” But, being the consummate professional he is, he leaned closer to the mic and softly said, “We’ll play over it.” Next was "Rainy Day People," which set off a burst of applause and shouts of "Yeahhhh!" (Oh, that was me!) It was a smoooooth performance. " Triangle" came next (my 12-year-old's favorite song of his), which made everyone smile and sway in their seats. I believe at this point, he adjusted his capo (KAY-po -- thanks for explaining that to me, Gord!) if I remember correctly, then he started "Cotton Jenny." (It was either for this song or "Bitter Green" later on that he adjusted it, explaining to us, "This is the only time I do this, folks.") After the song was finished, Gord came up to the mic, looked around at all of us and said, "I used to be a country singer." And then he grinned. We all started to laugh, probably remembering "Country Hoedown." Then Gord said loudly, "I Used To Be A Country Singer!" And we all laughed again, "getting" the joke. He said the song was written by "Even Stevens," joking that they called themselves that because they split everything down the middle. Then he began "I Used to Be a Country Singer," and nailed it. Next came "Sundown," to tumultuous applause. He smiled, as did Terry and Rick, at our excited response. Rick sang some of the chorus as I read he did (last night?) without a mic, and at one time, I saw Terry singing a bit, too. Some people starting clapping in time and I wanted to tell them to Stop it!, but, after a few claps, they gave up (thankfully). One woman to my left had her cigarette lighter on and was waving it back and forth. Gord finished amid much more applause and started to talk about his next song and how proud he was to have met many of the people connected with this ship (shout-outs started as everyone recognized what song this meant!) and that he was proud of the song, and how successful it’s been. We all laughed at this, as did Gord, as he began “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” Lots of applause. No one made a sound as he sang his way through that moving, emotional song. And with the band’s bang-on performance, you could practically smell the salt air and feel the waves pitching under you. About halfway through the song, I suddenly saw with wonder and amazement that about 20 years had been subtracted from Gord’s countenance. It seemed as if he had gone back in time and was reliving the experiences that the song evokes. After wild applause, he intro’d his next song by saying that many years back, he spent time in Charleston and met a beautiful co-ed. We all laughed and smiled knowingly, as did he! Then he began the most exquisite version of “Spanish Moss,” sung with all the passion and reminiscence of lost love. I touched my heart again and sighed. He turned it into a medley with “Shadows,” at which time I realized, too late, that I had forgotten to wear waterproof mascara. I wiped a tear from my eye, as this is one of my most favorite songs of his, a beautiful, romantic, and, to me, almost painful entreaty to a lover who has turned away. He followed that up with “If You Could Read My Mind,” at which time a collective, “Ahhhhhhh!” went up from the audience and you could hear people singing along softly, and many eyes closed. It was a poignant moment. I felt that in some transcendental way, we had all traveled back 35 years and each of us was reliving the sorrow of our own lost love. There was LOTS of applause after this one. Then, Gord went right into “All The Lovely Ladies.” Up to this point, my interpretation of this song had been only one way. However, as he started singing so beautifully, I thought to myself, “My God, it’s a benediction!” I heard this song with ears anew and felt the entire audience was blessed with this man’s grace. I felt so lucky to be there. There was much applause at the end and I could feel the emotions in the air. He then began, “Baby Step Back” as if to pull us out of the quiet mood we’d slipped into. Some people began to clap along. Thankfully, after a few bars, they stopped. Then, he played “Bitter Green.” I think this might have been the song where he picked up his 12-string, but, as I’m not a guitar player and I have to rely on my memory, I’m not positive. He followed that up with “On the High Seas,” another of my favorites from “Dream Street Rose.” That CD was actually the first one I bought last October and it’s still my favorite album. I can listen to it over and over… and I have!! In fact, my 12-year-old wanted to borrow it and I said, “No way! I’ll get you your own!” So I ordered her her own copy!! About two or three songs back, Gord had commented that, “Pretty soon we’ll do the Trilogy…” and, sure enough, at this point he went into a most moving and bang-on version of “Canadian Railroad Trilogy.” He had so much passion in his voice I wanted to weep and smile at the same time. He ended with a final flourish to HUGE applause, and then the band got up and left the stage. Gord shook hands with a few (DAMN LUCKY) fans sitting right next to the stage (We were seated about 25 feet from the stage, positioned just between Gord and Terry.) Then he jauntily sauntered off stage with a spring in his step, holding his guitar, and grinning a big Lightfoot grin – yes, THAT Lightfoot grin! We were all shouting, whistling, calling out, applauding, and standing up in ovation for the man who many have said changed their lives through his music. After a short minute, the band filed back in and the decibels in the room doubled as Gord strode back on stage to tremendous applause. He was smiling and nodding at us, looking here and there, making eye contact with people in varying parts of the audience, seeming to thank them by nodding. His encore performance was “Old Dan's Records.” He was energized and he and the band were all smiling when they finally strode off the stage. We gave another thundering ovation, more shouts and whistles, but, eventually gave up hope of a second encore when the club lights went up and the piped-in music returned. The moment was over, yet the magic lingered on… All I can say is that it was more than I dreamed it would be, and all that I’d hoped for. I am one happy girl. I’ve just experienced 81 minutes of perfect bliss….

Almost forgot... many, many thanks to Susan who wrote down the set list for me.

[ April 26, 2005, 10:21: Message edited by: Sheryl ]

Let me preface this by saying that this was my FIRST EVER Gordon Lightfoot concert! And it was a magical night...

I got there with my husband, Gabe, and there were at least 100 anxious, excited fans lined up outside waiting to get in. After a few minutes, I had my first thrill when I spotted John & Susan Fowles walking up! It was my first time meeting these lovely and warm people! Once inside, we could see wall-to-wall tables set up, banquet-style, sideways from the stage almost to the back wall, and several rows of chairs all around the dining area for those who bought "standing room only" tickets. Behind us was the upraised "balcony" where more diners sat, and in front, the stage... the place where soon all the magic would happen. The room was half-filled already and abuzz with talk. People were sharing with their neighbors about how long they'd followed Gordon’s music, how many concerts of his they'd been to, and how excited they were to be there. Someone said they were told by management there were 700 of us there! There wasn't a bad seat in the house. On either side of the stage were two large video screens where, later, the concert would be displayed concurrently.

Shortly after 9:15 p.m., an excited murmur ran through the crowd and heads turned toward the stage as Mike Heffernan, Rick Haynes, Barry Keane, and Terry Clements took their places. Mike looked fantastic, Rick's cool new "do" (ponytail) suited him very nicely, Barry looked terrific, and Terry, handsome as ever. We were all applauding and shouting. Not a moment later, Gord sauntered up to the mic, the applause got louder, people were shouting out, and excited shouts and whistles rang out throughout the club. He wore (well-fitting, ladies!!) black pants and a short-sleeved black Hawaiian shirt with tan palm trees, and black suspenders. He smiled at us, then turned around to pick up his guitar. The applause didn't stop, even after the first few bars of the first song, “Never Too Close.” After a moment, we let him play! He sang softly at first, but, you could hear every word. It was like ambrosia to my soul. His sweet voice filled the club and my heart swelled with joy. (I still haven't stopped smiling....). The band was comfortable, relaxed, and, best of all, so was Gord. It was apparent. No first-night nervousness here! Before the song ended, the wild applause started, more whistling, and plenty of shouts. He went right into "Don Quixote," which we heartily approved. His polished guitar and tuners glinted brightly under the lights. I saw reflections of light bounce off his guitar strings. I wondered if he'd "boiled" them to make them so shiny!! (Those of you who don't understand this little inside joke, ask John F. I'm sure he'll bring up the topic thread! Next came "Minstrel of the Dawn." He made eye contact with various people, nodding here and there as people called out. After Minstrel, he said, "I guess you heard I was sick a while back..." and went on to talk about how well he's healed up. "I have my bellybutton back now!" Then he leaned over and in a quiet, confidential tone said, "The doctor said it was hiding!" We all laughed, as did he. It was a pleasure to see him so happy. He was radiant, if you can say that about a man. Then, he began to play "In My Fashion." His voice was clear and strong, even more so than the Live in Reno DVD (filmed back in 2000, before his illness). Now, remember, I have never seen him live before and since October of last year I have been able to acquire all of his albums, thus hearing the gorgeous body of his work for the first time only recently. I have watched Live in Reno over and over, and I treasure it. But, in this live performance tonight, there was a fullness, a richness to his voice that just blew me away, left me palpitating in my seat, and smiling a dreamy smile the entire night. He had lots of fun with the “rap” part and it seemed like he really would have welcomed an answer to his question “Do I look like the kind of guy….” I wanted to laugh out loud! The song ended and Gord said, "I wrote this next song when I was going through some emotional trauma… AGAIN!" (Laughter throughout the room.) "AGAIN!" he repeated, smiling at us, as if joking with old friends. We all smiled and nodded, knowing. Then he went into the sweetest rendition of "Harmony" I have ever heard. I have listened to it many times on the new CD, but, the way he sang it tonight, it was so sweet, yet mournful, I found myself touching my heart. The person in front of me was closing his eyes and swaying in time with the music. Everyone's eyes were on Gord, being there with him. Mike seemed almost introspective, at times closing his eyes, Terry watched Gord. Next, Gord said, "I think you'll like this next ditty." (I think he said the word “ditty!”) And he went on, explaining that the song was about sailing etc. He smiled and then began the (very soft) whistling beginning of "Ghosts of Cape Horn." If he was relaxed at the beginning of the set, he was downright in his element at this point. He owned the stage and he knew it. Everyone's head was bobbing back and forth to this jaunty little tune. Shortly into the song, he turned his head to the right and said, “Faster.” The tempo increased slightly. I believe after this song, as he was introducing his next one, he suddenly said, “What is that sound?” People shouted back, “The air conditioning!” There were cries of “Turn it off!” But, being the consummate professional he is, he leaned closer to the mic and softly said, “We’ll play over it.” Next was "Rainy Day People," which set off a burst of applause and shouts of "Yeahhhh!" (Oh, that was me!) It was a smoooooth performance. " Triangle" came next (my 12-year-old's favorite song of his), which made everyone smile and sway in their seats. I believe at this point, he adjusted his capo (KAY-po -- thanks for explaining that to me, Gord!) if I remember correctly, then he started "Cotton Jenny." (It was either for this song or "Bitter Green" later on that he adjusted it, explaining to us, "This is the only time I do this, folks.") After the song was finished, Gord came up to the mic, looked around at all of us and said, "I used to be a country singer." And then he grinned. We all started to laugh, probably remembering "Country Hoedown." Then Gord said loudly, "I Used To Be A Country Singer!" And we all laughed again, "getting" the joke. He said the song was written by "Even Stevens," joking that they called themselves that because they split everything down the middle. Then he began "I Used to Be a Country Singer," and nailed it. Next came "Sundown," to tumultuous applause. He smiled, as did Terry and Rick, at our excited response. Rick sang some of the chorus as I read he did (last night?) without a mic, and at one time, I saw Terry singing a bit, too. Some people starting clapping in time and I wanted to tell them to Stop it!, but, after a few claps, they gave up (thankfully). One woman to my left had her cigarette lighter on and was waving it back and forth. Gord finished amid much more applause and started to talk about his next song and how proud he was to have met many of the people connected with this ship (shout-outs started as everyone recognized what song this meant!) and that he was proud of the song, and how successful it’s been. We all laughed at this, as did Gord, as he began “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” Lots of applause. No one made a sound as he sang his way through that moving, emotional song. And with the band’s bang-on performance, you could practically smell the salt air and feel the waves pitching under you. About halfway through the song, I suddenly saw with wonder and amazement that about 20 years had been subtracted from Gord’s countenance. It seemed as if he had gone back in time and was reliving the experiences that the song evokes. After wild applause, he intro’d his next song by saying that many years back, he spent time in Charleston and met a beautiful co-ed. We all laughed and smiled knowingly, as did he! Then he began the most exquisite version of “Spanish Moss,” sung with all the passion and reminiscence of lost love. I touched my heart again and sighed. He turned it into a medley with “Shadows,” at which time I realized, too late, that I had forgotten to wear waterproof mascara. I wiped a tear from my eye, as this is one of my most favorite songs of his, a beautiful, romantic, and, to me, almost painful entreaty to a lover who has turned away. He followed that up with “If You Could Read My Mind,” at which time a collective, “Ahhhhhhh!” went up from the audience and you could hear people singing along softly, and many eyes closed. It was a poignant moment. I felt that in some transcendental way, we had all traveled back 35 years and each of us was reliving the sorrow of our own lost love. There was LOTS of applause after this one. Then, Gord went right into “All The Lovely Ladies.” Up to this point, my interpretation of this song had been only one way. However, as he started singing so beautifully, I thought to myself, “My God, it’s a benediction!” I heard this song with ears anew and felt the entire audience was blessed with this man’s grace. I felt so lucky to be there. There was much applause at the end and I could feel the emotions in the air. He then began, “Baby Step Back” as if to pull us out of the quiet mood we’d slipped into. Some people began to clap along. Thankfully, after a few bars, they stopped. Then, he played “Bitter Green.” I think this might have been the song where he picked up his 12-string, but, as I’m not a guitar player and I have to rely on my memory, I’m not positive. He followed that up with “On the High Seas,” another of my favorites from “Dream Street Rose.” That CD was actually the first one I bought last October and it’s still my favorite album. I can listen to it over and over… and I have!! In fact, my 12-year-old wanted to borrow it and I said, “No way! I’ll get you your own!” So I ordered her her own copy!! About two or three songs back, Gord had commented that, “Pretty soon we’ll do the Trilogy…” and, sure enough, at this point he went into a most moving and bang-on version of “Canadian Railroad Trilogy.” He had so much passion in his voice I wanted to weep and smile at the same time. He ended with a final flourish to HUGE applause, and then the band got up and left the stage. Gord shook hands with a few (DAMN LUCKY) fans sitting right next to the stage (We were seated about 25 feet from the stage, positioned just between Gord and Terry.) Then he jauntily sauntered off stage with a spring in his step, holding his guitar, and grinning a big Lightfoot grin – yes, THAT Lightfoot grin! We were all shouting, whistling, calling out, applauding, and standing up in ovation for the man who many have said changed their lives through his music. After a short minute, the band filed back in and the decibels in the room doubled as Gord strode back on stage to tremendous applause. He was smiling and nodding at us, looking here and there, making eye contact with people in varying parts of the audience, seeming to thank them by nodding. His encore performance was “Old Dan's Records.” He was energized and he and the band were all smiling when they finally strode off the stage. We gave another thundering ovation, more shouts and whistles, but, eventually gave up hope of a second encore when the club lights went up and the piped-in music returned. The moment was over, yet the magic lingered on… All I can say is that it was more than I dreamed it would be, and all that I’d hoped for. I am one happy girl. I’ve just experienced 81 minutes of perfect bliss….

Almost forgot... many, many thanks to Susan who wrote down the set list for me.

[ April 26, 2005, 10:21: Message edited by: Sheryl ]

Wow! Sheryl, that is one fantastic review!
Thank you so much.
:)

Thanks for a great review, wonderfully descriptive. Now I'm more excited than ever - looking forward to August 18!

Wow, Sheryl - wonderful review! I am so glad your first Lightfoot experience was so magical.

Sydney Steve owes you a cookie or two, for sure :)

Janice

Fabulous review Sheryl! It seems he did CRT for the first time this tour when you saw him last night. It's a BIG song and I guess he was "warming up".
I love the way he leaves the stage-all full of swagger and confidence - it's great to see!
lol
Can't wait for Massey - 23 days to go!!
yeehaw!

Fabulous review Sheryl! It seems he did CRT for the first time this tour when you saw him last night. It's a BIG song and I guess he was "warming up".
I love the way he leaves the stage-all full of swagger and confidence - it's great to see!
lol
Can't wait for Massey - 23 days to go!!
yeehaw!

Hi Sheryl,
That was great. Seems like I was at the concert!
You've made my week!

Hi Sheryl,
That was great. Seems like I was at the concert!
You've made my week!

You're welcome!! It was an act of love, and I had you all in mind as I was writing it. I wanted to make sure that as you read it, you'd feel as if you were there. Seems I succeeded!

Well, I just remembered a few more tidbits this morning and changed a word here and there to make it more accurate... so read it again for more stuff....

Sheryl

[ April 25, 2005, 12:44: Message edited by: Sheryl ]

Sheryl, that was just an amazing review. Thank you so much for that!
Jenney

Sheryl, that was just an amazing review. Thank you so much for that!
Jenney

Hi Sheryl,

What a marvelous review. I'll be seeing Gordon Lightfoot at the April 28 show in Las Vegas together with my mother & brother. Your descriptive posting makes the last few days until the show even harder to wait through. Looking at the set-lists it seems that Gordon Lightfoot once again takes the audience on a roller coaster ride through countless musical treasures spanning the decades. I hope Gordon Lightfoot plays "Never Too Close", I've already been in love with that song as a little toddler - not understanding the lyrics but happily singing along - and it will be wonderful to see him in concert again :)

Jenney, Florian, it was an honor and a privilege to be there last night and to do this for all of you. I'm so happy I was able to "say it like I felt it." Florian, I'll be at the Saturday night show... any chance you'll stay that long? I would love to meet you! And, Jenney, God willing, next year at Massey!

Yes I too would love to hear him do Never Too Close. I just think that song is one of those that can hang in your memory forever (as with the rest of his songs too). Hope you stay a bit in Vegas Florian it would be great to meet the elusive Florian!

Yes I too would love to hear him do Never Too Close. I just think that song is one of those that can hang in your memory forever (as with the rest of his songs too). Hope you stay a bit in Vegas Florian it would be great to meet the elusive Florian!

Sheryl! I feel like I've just relived a dream.
Wow, you have a marvelous memory! I was up on the raised balcony for dinner and figured it would be impossible to find you. I did spot John and Susan, however. Sure do love the area that venue is in. I'm considering this location, for a future move, I like it that much.
Kimberly

Sheryl,
Great review ! What can I say ? Thanks.

Bill :)

Kimberly, why didn't you come over? I sat across from John & Susan!! Some tall, good lookin' guy came over and talked to John & Susan, and after he left I asked, "Who was that? Anyone I know?" She said, "He's with Kimberly." So....maybe next time!

Yeah, it was awesome, Al. I'm going again Sat night (Vegas) and I won't be able to get to my computer until the following day. I know it'll be *just* as wonderful. Last night, I told Susan I'd be so busy just soaking in everything, I didn't even want to take the time to write down the set list, so I asked her to do it for me. So, again, lots of thanks to her, the set list helped refresh my memory.

Hi Sheryl,
I should make some smart remark about your last comment..."tall, good lookin' guy..." (but I'm not really that tall.) Maybe I should wear my cowboy boots to Vegas!
You know, I always had a tough time going back to records immediately after a Gord concert. There was always something of a letdown for me. Not. wanting to plant any notions, but have you noticed that??
Again, thanks for that wonderful review. I came home (from school!) and reread it.

Hi Sheryl,
I should make some smart remark about your last comment..."tall, good lookin' guy..." (but I'm not really that tall.) Maybe I should wear my cowboy boots to Vegas!
You know, I always had a tough time going back to records immediately after a Gord concert. There was always something of a letdown for me. Not. wanting to plant any notions, but have you noticed that??
Again, thanks for that wonderful review. I came home (from school!) and reread it.

Ahhhh, so that was YOU?? Wonderful! I was sitting there across from them!! And, yes, *all* my remarks were ACCURATE, LOL! As far as going back to records (well, CD's...), nope! I've been listening all day, just like normal! Last night was truly a dream come true...more than you know! So... you'll be in Vegas -- Brink and I are going to the Sat. night show.. When are you going??

Sheryl,

Unbridled Joy!

Such is your Blessing back to Gord.

Such is the Blessing you've shared w/ us.

The Rez

Full-fledged and high-powered, straight-on Joy, you got it, Rez!

Well after a read, a re-read and a re-re- read (with a re-re-re-read to come later on), I still can't add much value. Gratitude, but no value. Sheryl, you have written something to be proud of as the responses above bear testament to.

Something though for those of you waiting for concerts to come that I'm sure crossed other peoples minds. Lurking in the back of my mind was the fear that there was a danger in posting reviews that the "surprise factor" may have been jepoardised. After comparing set lists from the first concerts that fear has been put to rest. Overlaps ( naturally) but plenty of differences too. Every concert will be the adventure you had hoped it seems.
GOODONYA Sheryl. (All the wonderful reviewers actually), especially from those of us "Pacifically challenged ".

Some of you people may have missed your calling as writer/reviewers. The reviews have been just that good.

Yes, Steve, I can see how it might take away the surprise factor, but, I remember that San Diego article which was posted about a week or so ago, wherein Gord was quoted as saying he's got about 50 songs from which to draw from, so I think everyone should be extremely pleased. And then I also remember he has said in the past that there are just certain songs he plays every time. Of course, that could have been before his illness, but, obviously, he's trying to do what he can. There were some songs where, instead of hitting the high notes, he just did it as was comfortable for him. Totally understandable. Oh, one more thing... yes, he was wearing that beautiful gold bracelet. It really shone in the lights!!

As Gord would say, "ALRIGHT !"
Great review. Wish I could have been there...

Hi Sheryl,

I don't even know how to thank you. I'm so sorry I had to give up Las Vegas and meeting you and the others there, but your review will get me through til September when I get to see him in Saratoga. Just magical. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Hi Sheryl,

I don't even know how to thank you. I'm so sorry I had to give up Las Vegas and meeting you and the others there, but your review will get me through til September when I get to see him in Saratoga. Just magical. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

You're all so welcome. When I first came here back in October, you all took me into your hearts and this review was my love back to you. Besides, after Char's wonderful review from Hamilton, I knew I had quite the job filling her shoes! She set the bar quite high! And thanks to her beautiful words, I, too, felt like I'd been there, for which I am still eternally grateful. Can there be such a thing as too much Gord? I don't think so!!! And I'm looking forward to Vegas!! WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Let's hope you do just as vivid a review for Vegas! But REMEMBER what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Do the review and tell no tales hehehe!

Great job Sheryl!! Makes me feel like I was there but yet left me wishing I was there!

Let's hope you do just as vivid a review for Vegas! But REMEMBER what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Do the review and tell no tales hehehe!

Great job Sheryl!! Makes me feel like I was there but yet left me wishing I was there!

Hi Sheryl,
I'm a reader not a poster mainly, but I remember you were planning to give a present to Gord from some members of the forum -- how did that go? Just wondering...

BJ

I was at the concert also, but I was sitting to the right of the stage. The sound was terrible,
and it seemed as if Gordie couldn;t get the
notes out from his voicebox...
Adding to that, I had two girls and a guy,
all so drunk they didn't know where they were,
making out and "petting"..it decidedly ruined
the concert...despite Gordies voice warming up
in his later songs...which I alway love to hear.
Plus he sang one of my favorites...
"All the lovely ladies..."

I hope his voice gets stronger as he tours, and
please if you go to his concert, keep your
"foreplay" at home.

I was at the concert also, but I was sitting to the right of the stage. The sound was terrible,
and it seemed as if Gordie couldn;t get the
notes out from his voicebox...
Adding to that, I had two girls and a guy,
all so drunk they didn't know where they were,
making out and "petting"..it decidedly ruined
the concert...despite Gordies voice warming up
in his later songs...which I alway love to hear.
Plus he sang one of my favorites...
"All the lovely ladies..."

I hope his voice gets stronger as he tours, and
please if you go to his concert, keep your
"foreplay" at home.

Well, Unregistered, I don't know what concert *you* went to, because the concert *I* went to, the sound was fantastic, and I sat 3/4 of the way back. Believe it or not, I was checking out audience reaction a lot of time because I wanted to commemorate it for my "review," and I didn't notice any "goings-on." Of course, you say you were at the front of the room by the stage... seems a shame someone would pay all that money to attempt foreplay at this venue. Also, Gord didn't have any trouble getting sound out, he was just singing softly at times. This was not an AC/DC concert -- no Ozzie Osbourne. What were you expecting? Gord's booming voice from the 70's? I'm wondering if you're from Lakewood.

BJB, YES! I had something for Gord. I saw Barry Harvey at the back of the room and introduced myself, telling him I had presents for Gord. He said if I wanted to get it to Gord, the best way would be to give it to him. So, I did. I printed out the two pics two corfidians had e-mailed me, as well as their comments they wanted me to pass on. Plus a fan letter from my 12-year-old daughter and from me. I also gave him some flowers from my garden and a dark blue t-shirt with the "Hawaiian-style motif" of white flowers going across. I included my love in the letter! LOL!

Hi Sheryl,
Sounds like a lot of love flowing Gord's way :)

Mmmmmmmmm!