quote:Originally posted by joveski:
Over the last few weeks while writing up my thesis, I had the opportunity to listen to Gords albums back the front and came across some songs which haven't eally been talked about, but I think are better than some of his well known stuff. These include:
If I could: I don't see why this doesn't rate among FLM, EMR, DSMMN and those other popular songs from the UA days. That little bass riff b/t verses and the tune - a true masterpiece!
Cabaret: Never liked this at first, but coming back it now - woo-hoo!. The slow part doesn't do much, but the faster part is just magic. Does anyone know what the idea of that crack and Gord clearing his throat is supposed to to mean?. Another hidden gem.
Farewell annabel: haunting little ditty that I never tire of. It's just so perfect, but no one talks about it.
Salute & Broken Dreams: best songs are first and last on this album, but they don't get much public fanfare
I'd rather press on: Hidden towards the end of WFY, but no one talks about it
There's my $0.56. Any other ideas????
The crack is the pull tabs off old beers cans. you can also hear it tear away...then the few chugs and a swallow. I asked Gord about this about 10 years ago and he said it was a Carling Black Label Beer that he was drinking in the studio. Yeah the song is good too.
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