Whilst searching the net for some suitable folk songs for inclusion into my small repertoire I came across this interesting paragraph

"Stan Rogers came from Hamilton, Ontario, a six-foot-four poet who started out as a rock bassist before turning to folk music. With his rich voice, he used his music to call to life all of the wonder and mysticism of his native Canada. His singing is occasionally mistaken for that of Gordon Lightfoot, but it's huskier and earthier than Lightfoot's, and his repertoire -- made up of song cycles drawn from throughout Canada -- is also more tradition-oriented and more mystical. Rogers died in a fire aboard an Air Canada flight in Cincinnati, OH, in June 1983, leaving behind a half-dozen albums."

I have never felt that Stan sounded like Gordon, it may be my leather ear.

Whilst searching the net for some suitable folk songs for inclusion into my small repertoire I came across this interesting paragraph

"Stan Rogers came from Hamilton, Ontario, a six-foot-four poet who started out as a rock bassist before turning to folk music. With his rich voice, he used his music to call to life all of the wonder and mysticism of his native Canada. His singing is occasionally mistaken for that of Gordon Lightfoot, but it's huskier and earthier than Lightfoot's, and his repertoire -- made up of song cycles drawn from throughout Canada -- is also more tradition-oriented and more mystical. Rogers died in a fire aboard an Air Canada flight in Cincinnati, OH, in June 1983, leaving behind a half-dozen albums."

I have never felt that Stan sounded like Gordon, it may be my leather ear.

quote:Originally posted by Jim Nasium:
Whilst searching the net for some suitable folk songs for inclusion into my small repertoire I came across this interesting paragraph

"Stan Rogers came from Hamilton, Ontario, a six-foot-four poet who started out as a rock bassist before turning to folk music. With his rich voice, he used his music to call to life all of the wonder and mysticism of his native Canada. His singing is occasionally mistaken for that of Gordon Lightfoot, but it's huskier and earthier than Lightfoot's, and his repertoire -- made up of song cycles drawn from throughout Canada -- is also more tradition-oriented and more mystical. Rogers died in a fire aboard an Air Canada flight in Cincinnati, OH, in June 1983, leaving behind a half-dozen albums."

I have never felt that Stan sounded like Gordon, it may be my leather ear.



I love Stan's voice, especially on his slow ballads, but to my ears, it doesn't sound at all like Gord's. Stan's voice has more of a Celtic sound to it.
If you look on Stan's site, he mentions Gord as being a big influence on his musical style.

I think, had Stan not died at an early age, he would have been a Canadian folk icon and would have had a career comparible to Gord's. But because of his early exit, a lot of people have not heard of him, which in itself is the real tragedy.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

I remember first hearing the "Stan Tapes" that a local public radio station recorded when he came to a Hollywood venue who's name escapes me, but who's legendary in L.A. I believe it was in the late 70's. That was my first introduction to his music, late one night, with headphones on, just tunning around the dial and running into THAT VOICE. I don't see the slightest resemblence between Lightfoot and Stan, other than the fact they're both amazing songwriters. That voice and his songwriting ability could have done so much more.

quote:Originally posted by Cathy:
I love Stan's voice, especially on his slow ballads, but to my ears, it doesn't sound at all like Gord's. Stan's voice has more of a Celtic sound to it.
If you look on Stan's site, he mentions Gord as being a big influence on his musical style.

I think, had Stan not died at an early age, he would have been a Canadian folk icon and would have had a career comparible to Gord's. But because of his early exit, a lot of people have not heard of him, which in itself is the real tragedy.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

I remember first hearing the "Stan Tapes" that a local public radio station recorded when he came to a Hollywood venue who's name escapes me, but who's legendary in L.A. I believe it was in the late 70's. That was my first introduction to his music, late one night, with headphones on, just tunning around the dial and running into THAT VOICE. I don't see the slightest resemblence between Lightfoot and Stan, other than the fact they're both amazing songwriters. That voice and his songwriting ability could have done so much more.

quote:Originally posted by Cathy:
I love Stan's voice, especially on his slow ballads, but to my ears, it doesn't sound at all like Gord's. Stan's voice has more of a Celtic sound to it.
If you look on Stan's site, he mentions Gord as being a big influence on his musical style.

I think, had Stan not died at an early age, he would have been a Canadian folk icon and would have had a career comparible to Gord's. But because of his early exit, a lot of people have not heard of him, which in itself is the real tragedy.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

quote:Originally posted by violet Blue Horse:
I remember first hearing the "Stan Tapes" that a local public radio station recorded when he came to a Hollywood venue who's name escapes me, but who's legendary in L.A. I believe it was in the late 70's. That was my first introduction to his music, late one night, with headphones on, just tunning around the dial and running into THAT VOICE. I don't see the slightest resemblence between Lightfoot and Stan, other than the fact they're both amazing songwriters. That voice and his songwriting ability could have done so much more.



You venue you mention must be The Troubador.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

Gods I had to search to find the name of that place! Finally found mention of it on a Stan page. It was McCabe's. Perhaps McCabe's is more infamous in L.A. than famous. It's a guitar shop/intimate concert venue. Some amazing people have played there through the years.

quote:Originally posted by Cathy:
You venue you mention must be The Troubador.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com





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Born once - Got it right the first time. )O(

Gods I had to search to find the name of that place! Finally found mention of it on a Stan page. It was McCabe's. Perhaps McCabe's is more infamous in L.A. than famous. It's a guitar shop/intimate concert venue. Some amazing people have played there through the years.

quote:Originally posted by Cathy:
You venue you mention must be The Troubador.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com





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Born once - Got it right the first time. )O(

quote:Originally posted by violet Blue Horse:
Gods I had to search to find the name of that place! Finally found mention of it on a Stan page. It was McCabe's. Perhaps McCabe's is more infamous in L.A. than famous. It's a guitar shop/intimate concert venue. Some amazing people have played there through the years.





I've heard of McCabe's. I read about it in one of the acoustic guitar magazines that did an article on small venues.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com