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Forum: General Discussion 07-19-2007, 09:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,654
Posted By Ginny
A very talented performer he is that Tom Rush...

A very talented performer he is that Tom Rush man. Also he's going to be in Toronto next May at Hugh's Room and hopefully it will coincide with Gord's gigs so we can get to see him. More than likely...
Forum: General Discussion 07-07-2007, 09:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,856
Posted By Ginny
I think you and I went to the same school, Tim....

I think you and I went to the same school, Tim. The last corresponding songbook to the album that I have in my collection is "East Of Midnight" and the date is 1986. The "Shadows" album dates 1982....
Forum: General Discussion 07-07-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,856
Posted By Ginny
It's truly amazing how the intrigue factor kicks...

It's truly amazing how the intrigue factor kicks in on a topic such as this one. The corresponding songbook which contains the lyrics that Gord wrote reveals the magic word as "billow." Stay loose....
Forum: General Discussion 06-29-2007, 01:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,510
Posted By Ginny
This sure a sad news item for me. There's so much...

This sure a sad news item for me. There's so much nostalgia attached to that store. When I lived in Toronto I loved taking the whole day and going downtown and doing the complete scene and spending a...
Forum: General Discussion 06-29-2007, 01:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,316
Posted By Ginny
Absolutely right on the mark there Char. I just...

Absolutely right on the mark there Char. I just love they way you've phrased that, but truthfully it's always been that way. There's just something that happens when that guy walks out there on...
Forum: General Discussion 06-28-2007, 10:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,316
Posted By Ginny
Wow! So much cool stuff buzzin' round these days...

Wow! So much cool stuff buzzin' round these days it's hard for this ol' boy to keep up with it all, but many thanks for all the fantastic posts and please keep em' comin'. Char, you are so great! and...
Forum: General Discussion 06-10-2007, 09:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,746
Posted By Ginny
Great one Val. Lots of character and the...

Great one Val. Lots of character and the intensity of the moment is perfertly captured. The capacity he has to make it look so simple holding down those idyllic chords just shines out in this photo....
Forum: General Discussion 06-02-2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,803
Posted By Ginny
Picture of young Ron Jones with one of HIS 2 B45s...

Picture of young Ron Jones with one of HIS 2 B45s
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Forum: General Discussion 05-31-2007, 11:12 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,803
Posted By Ginny
Hi Denny and welcome to the family. Just love the...

Hi Denny and welcome to the family. Just love the name seeing the B45 is my instrument of fav these days. If you're still in Western Canada it would be cool to connect. I'm sure we'd have a tale or...
Forum: General Discussion 05-13-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,168
Posted By Ginny
And it does my heart good to hear this. Thanks...

And it does my heart good to hear this. Thanks Louise. Ron J.
Forum: General Discussion 04-19-2007, 10:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,680
Posted By Ginny
Thanks so much for this Jenny. Loved the...

Thanks so much for this Jenny. Loved the reference to the Pony Man gal there who obviously was on a Birthday roll. Great to hear Gord is out there again and making it happen. Cheers, Ron J.
Forum: General Discussion 04-16-2007, 09:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,145
Posted By Ginny
Thank you Louise. Having been married for 42...

Thank you Louise. Having been married for 42 years obviously you've both "Heard the Angels Breathing" for sure. It's a proud testimony to have these days. It's also pretty cool to see how this topic...
Forum: General Discussion 04-14-2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,145
Posted By Ginny
Hi louisemnnpls. Just wanted to let you know that...

Hi louisemnnpls. Just wanted to let you know that I really like the tag you put on your posts from Gord's song "Stone Cold Sober." When I first discovered that song after my wife bought me the...
Forum: General Discussion 04-14-2007, 12:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,145
Posted By Ginny
So there we have it and thank you Char. Some day...

So there we have it and thank you Char. Some day I'm gonna go there. "The legend lives on" (GL). Ron J.
Forum: General Discussion 04-13-2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,145
Posted By Ginny
Can't recall exactly where it's located other...

Can't recall exactly where it's located other than along the Trans Canada Hwy on the North side. The lake has such a long shoreline that runs by several towns. I remember it was in a sparsley...
Forum: General Discussion 04-12-2007, 10:50 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 22,082
Posted By Ginny
Boy this topic sure is generating controversy and...

Boy this topic sure is generating controversy and I realize that Ken is relatively new on the board here as opposed to many of us faithfuls who have taken the musical package of Gordon Lightfoot...
Forum: General Discussion 04-12-2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,145
Posted By Ginny
Hi Dream Street Rose. The restaurant is for real....

Hi Dream Street Rose. The restaurant is for real. No teasing here, really. And yes I did drive back and forth. Put 10,000 km. on my van. Just a thought that came along when I read through the posts...
Forum: General Discussion 04-12-2007, 01:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,145
Posted By Ginny
In May 2005 on my way to Toronto from Vancouver...

In May 2005 on my way to Toronto from Vancouver for the Massey gigs while driving along the shore of Lake Gitchigumee (aka Lake Superior) and I remember passing a restaurant called, would you know;...
Forum: General Discussion 04-12-2007, 01:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,145
Posted By Ginny
In May 2005 on my way to Toronto from Vancouver...

In May 2005 on my way to Toronto from Vancouver for the Massey gigs while driving along the shore of Lake Gitchigumee (aka Lake Superior) and I remember passing a restaurant called, would you know;...
Forum: General Discussion 04-12-2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,632
Posted By Ginny
Not in the linear sense that I'm aware of Brink,...

Not in the linear sense that I'm aware of Brink, but who knows what an investigation could reveal. One thing for sure I can attest to though, we're definitely from the same bolt of cloth, as one...
Forum: General Discussion 04-11-2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,632
Posted By Ginny
Classic JJ at work here. This" Jones" boy knows...

Classic JJ at work here. This" Jones" boy knows how to put it out there let me tell ya! Talk about having his in act in gear when it comes to "staying ahead of the keep uppers." And hey, JJ, I just...
Forum: General Discussion 04-07-2007, 11:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,152
Posted By Ginny
In the "Back Here On Earth" songbook on page 54...

In the "Back Here On Earth" songbook on page 54 it shows "Bitter Green" in the drop "D" tuning with the capo on the second fret. The key would now be "E" and the song would be played in the "D" chord...
Forum: General Discussion 04-02-2007, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,005
Posted By Ginny
Our Moderator is wacky ???!! [/b][/QUOTE]Well Ron...

Our Moderator is wacky ???!! [/b][/QUOTE]Well Ron she went "THUD" a few times during the interview, remember?"
Forum: General Discussion 04-01-2007, 12:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,762
Posted By Ginny
Knew I should have stayed in Ontario a little...

Knew I should have stayed in Ontario a little longer. What an amazing show and to think that I missed being there. Sure sounds like quite the little vibrant folk community up there Milton way....
Forum: General Discussion 03-31-2007, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,197
Posted By Ginny
Hi Ken. The songbook you refer to is most likely...

Hi Ken. The songbook you refer to is most likely the same one I have as well. It's "Did She Mention My Name" and then in much bigger fancy sort of calligraphic style, the name "Lightfoot." I have it...
Forum: General Discussion 02-03-2007, 02:44 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,983
Posted By Ginny
He's not using a flat pick so it wouldn't be a...

He's not using a flat pick so it wouldn't be a song like "In My Fashion" or "Old Dan's Records" he's playing here. I would guess he's picking out the guitar work in "Don Quixote" as it's hard to...
Forum: General Discussion 02-03-2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,626
Posted By Ginny
I'm with you there on this one JJ. I was kind of...

I'm with you there on this one JJ. I was kind of hoping that "I'm Not Sayin" was on this one as Cathy's version definitely is a piece of work that needs to be heard and shared. The guitar work alone...
Forum: General Discussion 01-19-2007, 09:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,626
Posted By Ginny
That photo is truly captivating and thanks guys...

That photo is truly captivating and thanks guys for bringing it to light once again. I can't even imagine not even knowing that there were others out there like me who were into this stuff to the...
Forum: General Discussion 12-22-2006, 12:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,474
Posted By Ginny
This is the kind of stuff I would expect to see...

This is the kind of stuff I would expect to see in an art gallery. To be able to capture scenes like this on film is a rare talent and our JJ is just that. I understand he also sings and plays...
Forum: General Discussion 12-21-2006, 11:09 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 23,330
Posted By Ginny
This topic keeps coming back to me as I think of...

This topic keeps coming back to me as I think of all the Lightfoot tunes that are out there and I think I've heard them all, at least the ones that are readily available, but one is never sure. Some...
Forum: General Discussion 12-18-2006, 11:10 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 23,330
Posted By Ginny
Hi ColoradoSue. "Stone Cold Sober." Yes, that's...

Hi ColoradoSue. "Stone Cold Sober." Yes, that's one that did a number on me, big time, as well. I'd never heard it before till my wife, Marian bought me the "Songbook" collection for my birthday and...
Forum: General Discussion 12-18-2006, 10:37 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 23,330
Posted By Ginny


Forum: General Discussion 12-18-2006, 10:33 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 23,330
Posted By Ginny
Thanks Gitchigumee. Just browsed through your...

Thanks Gitchigumee. Just browsed through your earlier post on Dec 1st and I hear the sentiments you reflected which seem to fall in line with the ones I was trying to make. The appreciation of the...
Forum: General Discussion 12-18-2006, 04:51 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 23,330
Posted By Ginny
Hi Friends. First of all let me say that it's...

Hi Friends. First of all let me say that it's great to be able to come here and connect with all the wonderful folks again. This topic has lots of latitude for discussion about just what kind of...
Forum: General Discussion 12-01-2006, 05:04 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 53,987
Posted By Ginny
Well now that things have slowed down a little...

Well now that things have slowed down a little after the Massey experience time is allotted to browse through the numerous posts that have accumulated as I just kind of left the computer alone while...
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