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Dick Loftin · 10-01-2000, 12:03 AM

Hello Everyone,
So great to see so many of you were at the Salina, Kansas show. Gordon hasn't been to Tulsa in what seems like seven or so years, so when I found the Salina show on Valerie's website, I decided then and there that if Gordon is within 5 hours of Tulsa, and I can get off work, I'm going to every show I can go to. Gordon is going to retire someday so I want to see him every chance I can. But then again, just look how long Pete Seeger has been hanging in there! From the first time I heard That Same Old Obsession, I was hooked on Gordon Lightfoot. This was 1972, but the first time I heard the style of music he plays, which I enjoy so much, the 3-finger guitar style, was on Simon and Garfunkel's The Boxer, one of the greatest songs ever. This was 1969. After finding Gordon in 1972, I found a style of music I could really enjoy listening to and get involved with. I play guitar and write songs for fun and I really enjoy the Lightfoot style. The only downer to the Salina show was that I managed to get seated near some people who talked and giggled through the whole show (even after I glared at them, it continued). But it didn't really ruin it for me. It was just so great to see him after all this time.
Thank God for the internet and the super Lightfoot sites so we can find his touring schedule. I plan on going to the show in November in Springfield, Mo., and I think I'll situate myself backstage after the show. Tell me, is this something that is appropriate? I really would enjoy meeting Gordon if only for a minute. Favorite Album: Don Quixote (3-finger music perfected, what great songs).
Favorite Songs: Same Old Obsession, The Soul is the Rock, Restless (particularly the line "when you think about your Dad"... My dad passed away in 1997, it hits home). The Songbook package is wonderful. Does anyone know why there are no T-shirts or concert programs at Lightfoot concerts? What a great opportunity to sell a well-produced bio of Gordon. I'll always have my credit card ready. Again, hello to all and it is great reading your comments on the site.
One more thing: There was a great front page write up of the show in the Salina paper Friday morning Aug 25th, with super photos and a story about the Fitzgerald and the Cook's daughter (I saw you hold up the photo, what a nice, sweet gesture to honor your father.)

Take care everyone,
Dick Loftin
Tulsa, Oklahoma USA
DLoftin@msn.com
Sept 30, 2000

[This message has been edited by Dick Loftin (edited October 01, 2000).]

10-01-2000, 12:03 AM	#13
Dick Loftin Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma USA Posts: 2	Hello Everyone, So great to see so many of you were at the Salina, Kansas show. Gordon hasn't been to Tulsa in what seems like seven or so years, so when I found the Salina show on Valerie's website, I decided then and there that if Gordon is within 5 hours of Tulsa, and I can get off work, I'm going to every show I can go to. Gordon is going to retire someday so I want to see him every chance I can. But then again, just look how long Pete Seeger has been hanging in there! From the first time I heard That Same Old Obsession, I was hooked on Gordon Lightfoot. This was 1972, but the first time I heard the style of music he plays, which I enjoy so much, the 3-finger guitar style, was on Simon and Garfunkel's The Boxer, one of the greatest songs ever. This was 1969. After finding Gordon in 1972, I found a style of music I could really enjoy listening to and get involved with. I play guitar and write songs for fun and I really enjoy the Lightfoot style. The only downer to the Salina show was that I managed to get seated near some people who talked and giggled through the whole show (even after I glared at them, it continued). But it didn't really ruin it for me. It was just so great to see him after all this time. Thank God for the internet and the super Lightfoot sites so we can find his touring schedule. I plan on going to the show in November in Springfield, Mo., and I think I'll situate myself backstage after the show. Tell me, is this something that is appropriate? I really would enjoy meeting Gordon if only for a minute. Favorite Album: Don Quixote (3-finger music perfected, what great songs). Favorite Songs: Same Old Obsession, The Soul is the Rock, Restless (particularly the line "when you think about your Dad"... My dad passed away in 1997, it hits home). The Songbook package is wonderful. Does anyone know why there are no T-shirts or concert programs at Lightfoot concerts? What a great opportunity to sell a well-produced bio of Gordon. I'll always have my credit card ready. Again, hello to all and it is great reading your comments on the site. One more thing: There was a great front page write up of the show in the Salina paper Friday morning Aug 25th, with super photos and a story about the Fitzgerald and the Cook's daughter (I saw you hold up the photo, what a nice, sweet gesture to honor your father.) Take care everyone, Dick Loftin Tulsa, Oklahoma USA DLoftin@msn.com Sept 30, 2000 [This message has been edited by Dick Loftin (edited October 01, 2000).]