My fav singer was Glen Campbell, until 1969, when I bought my first Lightfoot LP. Did She Mention My Name. I only knew the song, "Black Day In July." That was the reason I bought that LP.
But as I listen to the LP, song after song, it didn't take long, for me to get hooked.
Been a Lightfoot fan ever since. Got all the LP's, {16} cassettes, {14} 8 track tapes, and every CD's available... Plus many interviews, ASO.
Still like Glen Campbell, but only have 2 LP's.
Today I also really enjoyed John Mellencamp.
To answer your question, yes I was 13 when I started listening to Lightfoot. I will be 52 at the end of 2007.
No Im not a particular great guitar player. Yes I do finger pick. I try to play Lightfoot style.
If it sounds like Lightfoot style, is another thing... :D
Really like to play, 'Restless', 'Knotty Pine,' 'Morning Glory, 'all in the key of 'A'. And 'Early Morning Rain,' w/ Capo up 2nd fret, in the 'D' chord w/ open low 'E' string.
Gordon has said in an interview that the 'A' chord was his favorite guitar chord, mine has always been the first guitar chord I learned, the 'D' chord.
Have yourself a great weekend too!
[ March 04, 2007, 14:40: Message edited by: Jesse-Joe ]