Charlene,
What a great, moving account of another icon such as GL. I have always loved his music, but call me shallow on my preferred mix of form and embellishment versus substance, given embellishment connoting other instruments such as is part of GL's performing memerization.
Better stated I think I have always loved Kris' music more than his ability to sing them or perform. His writing is moumental. And, a few of you may recall a post I made a while back where I spoke of tasteful and comparitive critique of Lightfoot when others I worked with said Gl was too "Tin Pan".
Interestingly, too a one (there were only a few ppl) they said they much preferred Kristofferson as more genuine, and their ability to relate to him. I of course recounted my reasons for GL being my favourite, and defended in all friendly discussion the merits that were contrasted.
It clearly to all is no secret we all needn't consider as Gord fans that being enthralled with another performer's music is in any way be ing "sacreligious" about Gord. To each their own music that helps them through the hard times and amplifies the good times. So much the better when one has many favourites, so to speak. Lends balance and I believe greater appreciation of their favourite.
One interesting note I am quite sure most everyone knows in here (and I may) have wrong on some detail or another is this: Kristofferson as I have heard or read was at various times a boxer, an undergrad student in liberal arts of some kind, followed by grad work and finally I understand was awarded the coveted scholarship akin to being academically knighted in England - the Rhodes Scholarship .
I roughly understand this to be one who is invited to join Oxford University England to do post-doc work; a fellowship of sorts. Not sure. But like Bill Clinton, he was awarded one of the most distinguished academic scholarships as ( I believe) a post-grad student being a "Rhodes Scholar" could ever receive.
Kristofferson's quest for "what to do " and his history are as impressive and interesting as his music. Thanks for the nice read on the concert - very nicely written ! - Steve
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