This is both difficult and interesting, because this was one hell of an album. What’s fascinating for me is to see how the songs are ranked by Lightfoot vets compared to newbie’s. Also, because this album was his first commercial success, it introduced many a fan to Lightfoot (I happen to go back to the beginning), it wouldn’t surprise me if “If You Could Read My Mind” (I hate that IYCRMM stuff) ranks No. 1 on most lists. Don’t forget the album was titled, “Sit Down Young Stranger.” Here’s my attempt at a rating:
1. Your Love’s Return
1. Sit Down Young Stranger
2. Saturday Clothes
2. If You Could Read My Mind
3. Minstrel Of the Dawn
4. Approaching Lavender
5. Cobwebs & Dust
6. The Pony Man
7. Me And Bobby McGee
8. Poor Little Allison
9. Baby It’s Allright
The ties are because I couldn’t make my mind up, and the first four songs are certainly interchangeable.
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