[redhead]

Let me try this another way.

If one lives in Arizona and has been hearing the song Carefree Highway on and off for almost 40 years, isn't it understandable how they may come to perceive the tune as an "American Classic"? Most people don't delve that deeply to uncover the nationality of who wrote a particular song.

I am not disputing that GL was a popular performer in Canada before breaking open in the U.S., or that his perspective is anything other than what it is. What I am saying, however, is that the statement " I never thought if it as an "American" anything" sounds disparaging, particularly since he does spend so much of his time touring here. I honestly believe no disrespect was intended by the person reviewing the song.

In fact, I would consider it a high compliment if people felt my work has touched them in the place where they live and consider my words to have made such an imprint, that they choose to welcome me into being a part of their culture, regardless of where I was from.

redhead