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Old 08-16-2009, 08:59 PM   #12
GJA
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Default Re: Is Lightfoot recognizable?

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Originally Posted by MistyMoppens View Post
As song writers I believe Gordon's songwriting is superior to Dylan's although whenever I hear Dylan's "My Back Pages" performed by The Bryds it knocks me to the floor.

As performers - I can't understand a single word that comes out of Dylan's mouth. I never could. Gordon's singing always just takes my breath away. Every syllable, each subtle nuance and inflection.... every gentle sigh is to be savored..

Example of Dylan's singing style... "My Back Pages"... sounds like "get down on hate ice cream".... whattheheck? no no no.... Sorry but Dylan's singing makes me cringe.

I've always thought Dylan was very much over rated while Gordon was very much under rated.
Ditto!
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