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lighthead2toe · 11-06-2014, 02:46 PM

Another thought that kept running through my brain this morning when I was out walking was a story Steven Ayres, Gord's nephew told about "Sundown."

He began his story telling about a phone call he received once from his Grandmother, Jessica (Gord's Mom) saying Gordon was coming up to Orillia and he wants us to listen to his new album "Sundown" and invited Steven to join them.

He said Gord set up a tape recorder in the house and they all sat down and listened to the songs. He said also that the songs on the album weren't totally ready, sort of in the "raw stages" as there was more mixing etc. to be done before the album would be released.

He went on to say that when Jessica heard the song "Sundown" she said "that one will be a hit" and sure enough she was right on the mark.

From what I can recall (John Fowles please correct me on this if I'm wrong) "Sundown" took over first place from the Beatles in 1974 when it became the top billboard hit in America.

Somewhere, I'm not sure if it was in an interview or in an article, but when the news broke about "Sundown" Gord was performing on stage in the Ulster Hall in Belfast and a note was passed to him that "Sundown" made it to number one.

I truly melted when I heard that story. Moms sure are special. They're senses are very astute!

Also while we're talking about "Sundown," "Even Steven" performed that song at the show and Steven Ayres played the instrumental solo part on his bass. It was brilliant!

There were so many wonderful stories told.

11-06-2014, 02:46 PM	#43
lighthead2toe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada Posts: 920	Re: LIGHTFOOT DAYS 2014-Birthplace Celebration - Honour a Legend Another thought that kept running through my brain this morning when I was out walking was a story Steven Ayres, Gord's nephew told about "Sundown." He began his story telling about a phone call he received once from his Grandmother, Jessica (Gord's Mom) saying Gordon was coming up to Orillia and he wants us to listen to his new album "Sundown" and invited Steven to join them. He said Gord set up a tape recorder in the house and they all sat down and listened to the songs. He said also that the songs on the album weren't totally ready, sort of in the "raw stages" as there was more mixing etc. to be done before the album would be released. He went on to say that when Jessica heard the song "Sundown" she said "that one will be a hit" and sure enough she was right on the mark. From what I can recall (John Fowles please correct me on this if I'm wrong) "Sundown" took over first place from the Beatles in 1974 when it became the top billboard hit in America. Somewhere, I'm not sure if it was in an interview or in an article, but when the news broke about "Sundown" Gord was performing on stage in the Ulster Hall in Belfast and a note was passed to him that "Sundown" made it to number one. I truly melted when I heard that story. Moms sure are special. They're senses are very astute! Also while we're talking about "Sundown," "Even Steven" performed that song at the show and Steven Ayres played the instrumental solo part on his bass. It was brilliant! There were so many wonderful stories told.