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Forum: Lightfoot Covers 03-07-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,924
Posted By Robby Lake
Icon14 Ballad Of The Yarmouth Castle- Lake & Rockwell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2unwH59N3U
I tried to clean up the sound as best I could.
It made it on to the new two C.D. set by Rob Aptheker & Friends,
"Safe Journey".:headbang:
All the...
Forum: General Discussion 03-07-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 41,041
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: Stompin' Tom died

It seems sad that as an American citizen, I had never been exposed to Stompin' Tom ; I don't remember anyone, including the snowbirds, utter his name, even just in passing.
At an early point in...
Forum: General Discussion 02-20-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 150,735
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: Terry Clements Memorial Service -update

I decided to read this thread and I must say, Mr. Clements would be happy and proud of all of you.
Being blessed with the chance to hang out and party with him after a show they did here in Tampa...
Forum: Small Talk 02-20-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 23,530
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: An Angel has walked into our lives. Please read on...

Ah, Brian: by the way, thank you for paying me a compliment on
that shipwreck of a performance! :(
This is the one that was NOT meant for the trash!:p
Forum: Small Talk 02-20-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 23,530
Posted By Robby Lake
An Angel has walked into our lives. Please read on...

When You Ask Me To Dance - by Rob Aptheker, featuring "Sparky" Edelstein on "keys" - YouTube
This song was written for and inspired by my wife, Mindy Schacter-Aptheker. It was driven from pen to...
Forum: Small Talk 02-19-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 25,982
Posted By Robby Lake
..."Nous reste' ensemble, oui..." New version of "When You Ask Me To Dance"....

This was garbage! When I heard it after the fact, my wife brother in law shook their heads. How awkward. That was a vocal mix and version that was aweful. Even by my standards. I'm very sory for...
Forum: Small Talk 02-16-2013, 12:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 29,609
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: A I Original enough, Or Am I trying to Sound like Gord, when I sing & write?

Dave... are you talking about the one I posted above?
I hope not! That's a recording of me, on St. Patrick's Day at The Swigwam on St. Pete. Bch., here in Florida.
Forum: General Discussion 02-15-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,913
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: Gord on Dennis Miller

compresesed zip... cool thanks
Forum: Small Talk 02-14-2013, 11:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,997
Posted By Robby Lake
"paw jewish white boy acoustic BaLues"!!!

James Taylor "Steamroller" (Robby Lake, live performance) - YouTube
I had to post it as a fresh thread; too too funny!
Sound quality not too bad, considering. Brought the Zoom HD and took it from...
Forum: Small Talk 02-14-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 29,609
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: Am I Original enough, Or Am I trying to Sound like Gord, when I sing & write?

ps2) I get those mixed up myself. Yeah, F# and G for Cold On The Sh.
What do they say? E5(no 3rd)
The only other artist I've covered who used that kind of chord position and changes is Dave...
Forum: Small Talk 02-14-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 29,609
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: A I Original enough, Or Am I trying to Sound like Gord, when I sing & write?

J.J. The song that you guys completed with Brian came out sooo well.
I wish that I had THAT kind of studio sound equipment.
Here's some noisy "room ambience" live recordings from some of my shows....
Forum: Lightfoot Covers 02-14-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,312
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: My Love For You - Brian E - a cover, of a cover

Brian, your vibrato is hauntingly beautiful. Very sincere vocals. I hear alot of gord in your tone, but that's you, and I don't think anyone sounds quite like that. I still have chills.
Thanks JJ...
Forum: Lightfoot Covers 02-14-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 20,403
Posted By Robby Lake
Forum: General Discussion 02-14-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,913
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: Gord on Dennis Miller

Can I get the Mp3 too? If it's a hastle, I'd stream it in to the recorder.
Forum: General Discussion 02-14-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,913
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: Gord on Dennis Miller

Hey, Doug, "The Canadian Stamp"! That's freakin funny! Like I've said in the past, Gordon has this weird sense of humor, and I'll tell you, even if he doesn't mean to be funny, it can come across as...
Forum: Small Talk 02-13-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,974
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: ROBBY LAKE is having a birthday!

Thank you, Cathy.
And, Charlene, I amy have more tunes on display than nessesary!
Forum: Lightfoot Covers 02-13-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 20,403
Posted By Robby Lake
The Ballad Of The Yarmouth Castle - cover by Robby Lake & Norman S. Rockwell

"The Ballad Of The Yarmouth Castle" (Gord Lightfoot) Another live performance by "Lake & Rockwell" - YouTube
Charlene: I hope you like it!
I had to do this one. It an incredible piece and pre...
Forum: Lightfoot Covers 02-13-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 31,048
Posted By Robby Lake
Icon5 Cover of "Lay Dady Lay/Old Dan's Records"

"Lay Lady Lay/Old Dan's Records" (B.Dylan/G.Lightfoot) done live by "Lake & Rockwell" - YouTube

Well, what can one expect from using a S#ity Computer mic to record a gig? Lots of noise, for...
Forum: General Discussion 02-13-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,935
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: Gotta be a double

You guys are soo funny! You never know how a thread or posting will end.
When I 1st met Gord, it was aroung 12 yrs. ago, backstage in the "Green Room" after a concert at Ruth Eckard Hall in...
Forum: General Discussion 02-09-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,913
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: Gord on Dennis Miller

Doug... hey. I can't play the video right now'cuz my Wife is asleep not 8 feet from where I am. I'd put the headphones on (as usual) but I want the full effect. I look forward to checking it out (the...
Forum: Small Talk 02-03-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,969
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: Happy Birthday to Ed Ringwald (pee wee)

I didn't know what "Pee Wee Charles'" real name was. So, you learn something new every day.
Forum: Small Talk 02-03-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 29,609
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: Am I Original enough, Or Am I trying to Sound like Gord, when I sing & write?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJaa1pRxrGQ

I wouldn't know a Jethro Tull song if it smacked me in the head...lol
I have led a very sheltered musical life..

Ahhh.
Well, that's the best way to...
Forum: Small Talk 02-03-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 29,609
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: A I Original enough, Or Am I trying to Sound like Gord, when I sing & write?

Oh, I almost forgot. "Ian Anderson" is the Leader of the Band "Jethro Tull".
Alright, gettin' busy!
Forum: Small Talk 02-03-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 29,609
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: A I Original enough, Or Am I trying to Sound like Gord, when I sing & write?

Charlene,:)
That's music to my ears! Thank you. I'll save this posting for the next time that Minday tells me that I should not try to sound like Gordon or anyone else.
You are very supportive of...
Forum: General Discussion 02-03-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,294
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: Has anyone heard this live version before?

John,
Yeah, great video clips as pictures for pretty much ANY Gord audio.
The BBC concert predates "Endless Wire" songs by over 5 years.
I think that Gords' 1st hit "If You Could Read My Mind",...
Forum: Small Talk 02-03-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 29,609
Posted By Robby Lake
A I Original enough, Or Am I trying to Sound like Gord, when I sing & write?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kStK7QkA3M&feature=youtube_gdata
I don't know; maybe it's not appropriate to post this thread here but I may have a problem with the way my music comes off. I'm...
Forum: Lightfoot Covers 01-26-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,468
Posted By Robby Lake
Icon14 Re: Tatoo cover by Chapman Jones

Brian...what can i say after that?:p
Awesome pic ups on there... Great performance! Soft, Rich and fluent. Thanks Brian for turning me on to this guy. He rocks!
I had been staying on the Em, never...
Forum: Lightfoot Covers 01-23-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 28,005
Posted By Robby Lake
Forum: Lightfoot Covers 01-23-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 37,722
Posted By Robby Lake
Forum: Lightfoot Covers 01-23-2013, 03:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 37,722
Posted By Robby Lake
Icon5 "Unsettled Ways" : Recorded within an hours' rush while wife was running to the store

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6tj-u5d7roFor Charlene...:) she was awaiting Brian's version and I thought it would be funny if I rushed while the house was empty and mic. the Martin 12...
Forum: Lightfoot Covers 01-22-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 36,496
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: "Miguel" - original track recorded live, on St. Pete. Beach

Brian...
On that album "Back Here On Earth", Gord capos on the 3rd and 2nd.
On Unsettled Ways, I do the freted open A with one finger, then alterate to the normal way by crammin' those 3 fingers in...
Forum: Lightfoot Covers 01-21-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 36,496
Posted By Robby Lake
Re: "Miguel" - original track recorded live, on St. Pete. Beach

Thanks JJ and Charlene and to the first person who posted. Last week I put the finishing touches on Sundown (my fomer drummer left his tamborine here for a week). That will be on very soon. Jim...
Forum: Lightfoot Covers 01-17-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 36,496
Posted By Robby Lake
Icon11 "Miguel" - original track recorded live, on St. Pete. Beach

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr_MAbMtcDI
Hello all! Greetings to the Gordo fans, old & new...
This is my rendition of a great song from the "Summer Side Of Life" album,
which still had the...
Forum: Lightfoot Covers 09-24-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 7,261
Posted By Robby Lake
"Steel Rail Blues"-Last Gig at Peggy O'neill's Pub

Gord Lightfoot - "Steel Rail Blues" by Rob Aptheker, on 9/14/11 - YouTube

Lead Guitarist Norman S. Rockwell played very well.:headbang:
Forum: Lightfoot Covers 09-08-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,850
Posted By Robby Lake
Ballad Of The Yarmouth Castle- Lake & Rockwell

Gordon Lightfoot "Ballad Of The Yarmouth Castle", performed by "Lake & Rockwell" - YouTube
From "Sunday Concert"
Hoe ya like it...
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