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imported_Ordinary_Man · 05-16-2013, 11:06 AM

Thanks for posting this. I'm gonna check out the other (non-Gord) songs when I have the time.
I knew the song was about his first failed marriage but didn't know it was written before the marriage actually failed. Interesting that there really was a "castle" and in LA of all places.

I've heard Gord mention over the years that they were surprised (stunned I guess) that the song was such a hit. I can't imagine why they didn't see it coming unless he was just too close and the story was too personal. It's such a great song.

05-16-2013, 11:06 AM	#4
imported_Ordinary_Man Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biscuit City Posts: 134	Re: IYCRMM story Thanks for posting this. I'm gonna check out the other (non-Gord) songs when I have the time. I knew the song was about his first failed marriage but didn't know it was written before the marriage actually failed. Interesting that there really was a "castle" and in LA of all places. I've heard Gord mention over the years that they were surprised (stunned I guess) that the song was such a hit. I can't imagine why they didn't see it coming unless he was just too close and the story was too personal. It's such a great song.