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charlene · 04-16-2010, 01:44 PM

Downie did have some cool insights into his songwriting and had several quotes to throw in the mix as well. I certainly enjoyed his speaking, joking and mannerisms more than his singing.
I do wish Lightfoot had been as insightful about his songwriting etc.
I think he may give the answer of 'fulfilling contractual obligations' to avoid speaking of personal emotions and events that led to a songs creation. The one moment when he was speaking of Brita he did start going down what seemed to be a wistful memory path but pulled himself out of it. His voice had a melancholy tone and then trailed off mid-sentence.

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04-16-2010, 01:44 PM	#11
charlene Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 16,001	Re: CBC Songwriter show is up! Downie did have some cool insights into his songwriting and had several quotes to throw in the mix as well. I certainly enjoyed his speaking, joking and mannerisms more than his singing. I do wish Lightfoot had been as insightful about his songwriting etc. I think he may give the answer of 'fulfilling contractual obligations' to avoid speaking of personal emotions and events that led to a songs creation. The one moment when he was speaking of Brita he did start going down what seemed to be a wistful memory path but pulled himself out of it. His voice had a melancholy tone and then trailed off mid-sentence. Blue Rodeo is heading to California...