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Forum: General Discussion 02-21-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 151,739
Posted By RM
Re: Terry

Stunning news.
Forum: Small Talk 02-19-2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 25,488
Posted By RM
Re: Canadian Health Care

This thread evokes the lyrics to Lightfoot's "The House You Live In".
Forum: Small Talk 02-19-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 25,488
Posted By RM
Re: Canadian Health Care

Thanks for the link. Very informative, and suggested reading for all interested.
Forum: Small Talk 02-19-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 25,488
Posted By RM
Re: Canadian Health Care

I agree with that. I would label it as a cultural mindset. I'm afraid that the idea of an American culture has been splintered by population growth, and the thought that America can be all things to...
Forum: Small Talk 02-16-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 25,488
Posted By RM
Re: Canadian Health Care

I'm certainly not going to argue the issue in this forum. To each their own, and best of luck to all of us.
Forum: Small Talk 02-16-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 25,488
Posted By RM
Re: Canadian Health Care

The problems in the U.S. are not a laughing matter anymore. Become informed.
Forum: Small Talk 02-10-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 55,798
Posted By RM
Re: Something Silly

Silly, but fun.

YouTube - "To Be a Liberal" by Roy Zimmerman
Forum: Small Talk 02-10-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,780
Posted By RM
Re: Super Bowl XLV commercial

Whoa.....all I can find is Lyle Lovett for the 2010 game 4. But Hiatt and Lovett ARE buddies.
Forum: Small Talk 02-07-2011, 03:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,780
Posted By RM
Re: Super Bowl XLV commercial

Amen. That was just awful. If I were king, I would invite John Hiatt and his guitar to do an acoustic version, speed it up, and let his facial expressions (instead of vocal gymnastics) tell the story.
Forum: General Discussion 02-07-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,403
Posted By RM
Re: Gord On Good Morning America Promoting 'Shadows'

In this context, I would say HARD WORK

I also heard him use the term on the recording of the '87 New York Folk Festival. He was accompanied by only Terry Clements. On Christian Island (I think),...
Forum: General Discussion 02-07-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,403
Posted By RM
Re: Gord On Good Morning America Promoting 'Shadows'

I'm confused, which is nothing new, and a part of my nature.

The interviewer mentions that it had been 15 years since he had 'toured behind a record'. Lightfoot responds : 'Something like that'.
...
Forum: Small Talk 02-05-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,780
Posted By RM
Super Bowl XLV commercial

It's gone viral, and it's really cute.

http://www.huliq.com/10061/watch-vw-super-bowl-ad-force-went-viral-darth-vader
Forum: General Discussion 02-05-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,403
Posted By RM
Re: Gord On Good Morning America Promoting 'Shadows'

Just adding my thanks for sharing the 'find'.

I don't think he will ever retire. He just LOVES to work so much.
Forum: Lightfoot Covers 02-02-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,768
Posted By RM
Forum: General Discussion 02-01-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,842
Posted By RM
Re: Can you imagine??

The moderator may have been referring to the episode that aired 12-20-2010 :

Below is a link to the search results for Lightfoot on Jeopardy
...
Forum: General Discussion 01-31-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 32,558
Posted By RM
Re: Lightfoot-Cover boy of March 2011 ZOOMER magazine

Ditto that. I just KNEW he liked football.
Forum: General Discussion 01-28-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 23,512
Posted By RM
Re: Hugh's Room-Lightfoot Celebration-The Way We Feel-Report is posted!

Yet another A+ report. Thanks for that, and, if the other artists know, I'm sure they appreciate you taking the time to post links to their web sites.

Do you think a larger venue would be...
Forum: Small Talk 01-27-2011, 02:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,410
Posted By RM
Re: Jimmy Buffett takes a fall

And that explains why Lightfoot doesn't tour Australia anymore.....the stages have trap doors.
Forum: Small Talk 01-19-2011, 01:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,162
Posted By RM
The Lonesome Picker

Just a tip of the old baseball cap on the 3rd anniversary of his passing.

YouTube - John Stewart - I Remember America
Forum: General Discussion 01-18-2011, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,697
Posted By RM
Re: Tom Russell blog - Mar.2009

Using the same TR blog, this Australian fellow includes full versions of some of Lightfoot's lesser-known tunes.

http://www.timegoesby.net/weblog/2011/01/elder-music-gordon-lightfoot.html
Forum: Small Talk 01-09-2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,508
Posted By RM
Something to peruse

http://video.pbs.org/program/1273976454/

Expandable : click on 'more full episodes'.
Forum: General Discussion 01-03-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 24,738
Posted By RM
Re: Macleans Magazine, September 1968

Yeah, it seems the few articles I've read about him from that time frame seemed to focus on his "dark" side.

But, as Lightfoot said,

"keep your mind a mystery, runnin' hot and cold."

Eagerly...
Forum: Small Talk 01-03-2011, 01:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,468
Posted By RM
Re: Have-ah Happy-ah New-ah Year-ahhh!!

Dave Barry always gives good reasons to say 'good riddance' to the year gone by :

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/23/AR2010122303570.html?hpid=topnews
Forum: General Discussion 01-02-2011, 11:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 24,738
Posted By RM
Re: Macleans Magazine, September 1968

I'm missing something. The article says he is 39, and refers to songs like TWOTEF. How can that be ?
Forum: General Discussion 01-02-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 24,738
Posted By RM
Re: Macleans Magazine, September 1968

I'm confused (this year is already looking like last year)........the scanned article is from 1968 ?!!!
Forum: Small Talk 01-02-2011, 03:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,395
Posted By RM
Re: Scrooge - your favourite version?

I'm only aware of the original version, so that's my fave.

Your version is brilliant. Lots of creativity and craftsmanship going on.
Forum: General Discussion 12-26-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,661
Posted By RM
Re: Months in Gord's songs

Fine As Fine Can Be ----> April
Boss Man -----> July and May
Forum: Small Talk 12-22-2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,128
Posted By RM
Re: Forgotten Songs.

Just being topical.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pyC7WnvLT4
Forum: Small Talk 12-20-2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,128
Posted By RM
Re: Forgotten Songs.

Can a song be forgotten if you've never heard it before ?

Well anyway, a Lunar eclipse will take place VERY EARLY tomorrow (12/21) AM, visible, with clear skies, to all of North America. I read...
Forum: Small Talk 12-18-2010, 05:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,167
Posted By RM
Forum: General Discussion 12-17-2010, 12:38 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 34,182
Posted By RM
Re: The Amazing May Massing and the Pub Jam Sandwich

jj,

Why the somber music ? Refresh my memory.......what is the title of that piece ?
Forum: Small Talk 12-14-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,310
Posted By RM
Re: top youtube videos 2010 - any more 'virals to add?

On second thought, maybe I will go the mall after all.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE&NR=1
Forum: General Discussion 12-13-2010, 01:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 23,585
Posted By RM
Re: Phil Ochs film...what if there were a Gord film?

I believe the 'attributing posts to the wrong screen name' arose when Florian made the format changes to the forum some years ago.

I had forgotten about that thread you mention, but I'll stick...
Forum: Lightfoot Covers 12-12-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,700
Posted By RM
Re: Herb Alpert If you could read My Mind

Having played the trombone for 6 years in my younger days....I must say...... "Amen".

And then there's the "spit valve"......
Forum: Small Talk 12-06-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,500
Posted By RM
Re: RIP Don Mredith

Yes....he was fun. A glimpse into his character :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvPffNKLoI0
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