In additon to all the hits (Sundown, The Wreck, Carfree Highway, IYCRMM), I'd imagine: The Pony Man, Hi'way Songs, Rainbow Trout, Christian Island, and The Patriots Dream. :)

In additon to all the hits (Sundown, The Wreck, Carfree Highway, IYCRMM), I'd imagine: The Pony Man, Hi'way Songs, Rainbow Trout, Christian Island, and The Patriots Dream. :)

I usually just put on the Don Quixote CD and just play it straight through and see what happens.

Bill :)

Gosh Chris... :rolleyes: you took most of my picks! :D

Well,actually what I would do is go back to square one and start in '66 with "Lightfoot" and go all the way up to "Harmony". (Not in one day of course. ;) )

I think starting in the middle or end is a bit confusing.

[ October 13, 2005, 15:38: Message edited by: Borderstone ]

Chris,

I did this for real about a year or so ago.

I made a cassette tape for a friend and I left all the "hits", songs she would know, off the tape.

I put together about 25 songs, basically in chronological order, that I thought she would like. I mixed up the styles somewhat and she was surprised by some of Gord's more blues/jazz sounds. Stuff like, "Make Way for the Lady," "Slide on Over," etc.

I included some of the love songs and ballads and some of his sea stories.

She may not buy any more of his stuff, but I know she listens to the tape.

Well, that's easy. IYCRMM, Sundown, Carefree Highway... all the ones which made him a chart-topper.

I would give them a copy of Gord's Gold. If I made them a tape or CD, I would intersperse the hits and the more upbeat songs with the ballads.

I would give them a copy of Gord's Gold. If I made them a tape or CD, I would intersperse the hits and the more upbeat songs with the ballads.

Oh, and Watchman, your boss sounds like a real winner!

Oh, and Watchman, your boss sounds like a real winner!

I'll tell you what.Hold on to your horses...
The Watchman's Gone,Seven Island Suite,Go-Go Around,Rich Man's Spiritual,A Passing Ship,Salute
Cold Hands From N.Y.,If I Could,The No Hotel,
Black Day In July,Crossroads,Drink Yer Glasses Empty,Can't Deped On Love,Rock Of Ages,Minstrel Of The Dawn,Boathouse...
Man,I'm getting tired!

I'll tell you what.Hold on to your horses...
The Watchman's Gone,Seven Island Suite,Go-Go Around,Rich Man's Spiritual,A Passing Ship,Salute
Cold Hands From N.Y.,If I Could,The No Hotel,
Black Day In July,Crossroads,Drink Yer Glasses Empty,Can't Deped On Love,Rock Of Ages,Minstrel Of The Dawn,Boathouse...
Man,I'm getting tired!

Rich Mans Spiritual
Early Morning Rain
Canadian Railroad Canoe
The Circle Is Small
Baby It's Alright
The Pony Man
Rainy Day People
Ordinary Man
The House You Live In
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Changes

Rich Mans Spiritual
Early Morning Rain
Canadian Railroad Canoe
The Circle Is Small
Baby It's Alright
The Pony Man
Rainy Day People
Ordinary Man
The House You Live In
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Changes

The Canadian Railroad CANOE??

Watchman, I just read your post above -- what a crack up!!

I recently intro'd a friend via "Live In Reno". My lady friend was impressed by his depth of meaning and simplicity of presentation.

I recently intro'd a friend via "Live In Reno". My lady friend was impressed by his depth of meaning and simplicity of presentation.

Well, you can't buy it anymore because it's out of print. But Gord's Gold is a great way to introduct someone to Lightfoot.

Cathy

Tattoo
Shadows
Song for a Winter's Night
On the High Seas
Harmony

Covers:
Phil Ochs' "Changes"
Bob Dylan's "Ring Them Bells"
Shel Silverstein's and Vince Matthews' "On Susan's Floor."

Tattoo
Shadows
Song for a Winter's Night
On the High Seas
Harmony

Covers:
Phil Ochs' "Changes"
Bob Dylan's "Ring Them Bells"
Shel Silverstein's and Vince Matthews' "On Susan's Floor."

I'm referring to Gord's Gold 1. There may be a few stragglers in some of the more obscure stores, but they're pretty well sold out, and they're not manufacturing any more.

Cathy

Well when 12 String Mike introduced me to Gord- he played Gord's Gold I. I think Sundown was my first favorite Gord song.

Well when 12 String Mike introduced me to Gord- he played Gord's Gold I. I think Sundown was my first favorite Gord song.

I would certainly include "not supposed to care." Others would be Circle of Steel, Cherokee Bend, and Cotton Jenny. That combination shows a versatility and diverse group of subjects, emotions and skill. There is such a large body of work to choose from, how could it be narrowed down without feeling like something very relavent has been left behind? It is all good! Gord's music has stood the test of time quite well. Valerie