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Kelly Davis · 12-27-2012, 11:03 AM

'Salute' is still my favorite G.L. album !!! It's the first thing I had Gordon sign when I met him the first time. (told myself if I ever met him, that would be the one to have him autograph - took me 18 years, but I did it - still remember the date October 15, 1999)

'Tattoo' is probably my favorite Gordon Lightfoot song. It has such a persistent heartbreak to it all. Going on every day without the love of his life, wondering how life is going for her, etc. I picture the man sitting at a bar, smoking a cigarette, the rose tattoo on his left arm, staring in contemplation while the noise and action around him bounces right off.

I asked Gordon after a St. Louis show once why he doesn't sing 'Tattoo' in concert. (I sort of knew the answer, but still wanted to ask out of respect.) Said he doesn't have the breath (diaphragm) for it anymore.

There is not a G.L. album that I don't like ( I'm sure most Corfidians can say that), but 'Salute' is still tops with me.

Kelly Davis

12-27-2012, 11:03 AM	#3
Kelly Davis Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dieterich, IL , U.S.A. Posts: 155	Re: "Tattoo" 'Salute' is still my favorite G.L. album !!! It's the first thing I had Gordon sign when I met him the first time. (told myself if I ever met him, that would be the one to have him autograph - took me 18 years, but I did it - still remember the date October 15, 1999) 'Tattoo' is probably my favorite Gordon Lightfoot song. It has such a persistent heartbreak to it all. Going on every day without the love of his life, wondering how life is going for her, etc. I picture the man sitting at a bar, smoking a cigarette, the rose tattoo on his left arm, staring in contemplation while the noise and action around him bounces right off. I asked Gordon after a St. Louis show once why he doesn't sing 'Tattoo' in concert. (I sort of knew the answer, but still wanted to ask out of respect.) Said he doesn't have the breath (diaphragm) for it anymore. There is not a G.L. album that I don't like ( I'm sure most Corfidians can say that), but 'Salute' is still tops with me. Kelly Davis