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Originally posted by Jesse -Joe:
"Gordon has to be the most poetic soul in existence today."...Jennifer. 
Very well said, Jennifer. 
It was in the 70's, that Kenny Rogers and The First Editions, were on a TV special, and just before doing a song, Kenny told the audience, As far as songwriters are concern, Canadian folk signer Gordon Lightfoot has to be a genius. I never forgot those words, coming from Rogers, it was not a small compliment.
But in the late 80's, Gordon went to Maple Leafs Gardens in Toronto, at a Kenny Rogers concert. And he said, "we talked backstage a bit," and Kenny ask Gord, why dont you write me some songs.
Gordon replied ok I will, he gaved him 5 new songs, but Rogers rejected them all. Giving me the impression that Rogers maybe thought Gord was loosing it somewhat, as a songwriter. Funny guy that Kenny eh? Just my opinion of course...~Jesse~
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Hey JJ,
I recall hearing that GL wrote a song for Kenny, but five?! I didn't know that. And he turned his nose up to them all? Jeez, I'd be a bit miffed if I was Gordon.
My dad used to listen to Kenny a lot when I was a kid, but I was never a fan. Hmph, I knew there was something about him I didnt much care for but couldn't put my finger on... now I know. LOL
So what happened to the songs? Did anyone ever record them or are they floating around in limbo somewhere?
Jen