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The Rez · 01-22-2006, 01:43 AM

Yes, stage manner has changed . . .

Back in the HayDay Days, Gord would say very, very little - but sing volumes. I recall one Stand Out concert in LA at the old open-air Universal Ampheater were he spoke only "Good Evening" and "Here's a tune from a friend. I've know Kris for a long time" then sang Bobbie McGee.

However, that was also the night he sang Affair on 8th Avenue like I'd never heard before or since. He came to the half-cadence just before The Riddle and paused for a breathtakingly long time . . . during which nobody made the smallest noise. The pregnanat pause went on . . . and on . . . and, yes, on.

So, if your friend was expecting a Neil Diamond Entertainer, he would have been sorely disappointed.

Gord took that signature bow at the end - and a small wave - but no words.

Be assured, he was not then - nor is he now - ever cold off stage and when meeting folks.

I do enjoy his Enjoyment showing these days on-stage. And each new concert I'm able to attend is a new adventure in wonderment. Only wish I could travel around like Johnny Fowles (Hey, John . . .you always make me smile.)

Blessings,

The Rez

01-22-2006, 01:43 AM	#3
The Rez Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Balboa, CA, US of A Posts: 598	Yes, stage manner has changed . . . Back in the HayDay Days, Gord would say very, very little - but sing volumes. I recall one Stand Out concert in LA at the old open-air Universal Ampheater were he spoke only "Good Evening" and "Here's a tune from a friend. I've know Kris for a long time" then sang Bobbie McGee. However, that was also the night he sang Affair on 8th Avenue like I'd never heard before or since. He came to the half-cadence just before The Riddle and paused for a breathtakingly long time . . . during which nobody made the smallest noise. The pregnanat pause went on . . . and on . . . and, yes, on. So, if your friend was expecting a Neil Diamond Entertainer, he would have been sorely disappointed. Gord took that signature bow at the end - and a small wave - but no words. Be assured, he was not then - nor is he now - ever cold off stage and when meeting folks. I do enjoy his Enjoyment showing these days on-stage. And each new concert I'm able to attend is a new adventure in wonderment. Only wish I could travel around like Johnny Fowles (Hey, John . . .you always make me smile.) Blessings, The Rez __________________ I came to Love the Music Before I came to Be [Psalm 139:13]