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TheWatchman · 03-16-2003, 09:00 AM

I really like Gord's Gold II and I think that the original versions of the same songs were great too.

I think that it was a great idea that he recorded those songs again. I like to hear the difference in his voice on those songs. Once I heard Gord's Gold II, I wished that he would have went back and re-recorded some more of the older versions. One not being any better than the other, just a different version.

My opinion on Gord's Gold is that it was released in 1975 which was when he was in his prime and sang with that deep, rich velvety voice that made him one of the best singers of all time. Gord's Gold is a good example of Gordon at his best.

Eventhough his voice has changed over his 40+ years of touring and making albums, the change is a welcome one to me. Anything Gord records I like. East Of Midnight and Waiting For You are 2 of my all-time favorites yet his voice is much different on those 2 albums and presently than it was in the 70's.

03-16-2003, 09:00 AM	#21
TheWatchman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbia, Maryland Posts: 930	I really like Gord's Gold II and I think that the original versions of the same songs were great too. I think that it was a great idea that he recorded those songs again. I like to hear the difference in his voice on those songs. Once I heard Gord's Gold II, I wished that he would have went back and re-recorded some more of the older versions. One not being any better than the other, just a different version. My opinion on Gord's Gold is that it was released in 1975 which was when he was in his prime and sang with that deep, rich velvety voice that made him one of the best singers of all time. Gord's Gold is a good example of Gordon at his best. Eventhough his voice has changed over his 40+ years of touring and making albums, the change is a welcome one to me. Anything Gord records I like. East Of Midnight and Waiting For You are 2 of my all-time favorites yet his voice is much different on those 2 albums and presently than it was in the 70's.