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Originally posted by Jennifer:
...is that consequently a lot of other music starts to sound like crap! Seriously, the more I listen to Gordon the more other artists seem flimsy in comparison. How is it lyrics that once seemed somewhat meaningful to me are now shallower than a kiddie pool?! And melodies that once intrigued me now pale in comparison to Gordons simplistic yet brilliant arrangements.
No doubt one of the factors for me is that a lot of the music of my generation has little substance to offer, and so now after discovering Lightfoot, the bar has been raised, so to speak.
I wonder, has anyone else experienced this phenomena??  
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I agree with you again Jen, I've caught myself comparing artists to him and very few live up to my expectations. I always read lyrics and look to see who wrote them. Did the singer write them or did they buy them. I believe there is a difference in an entertainer and an artist. I like artists that write and sing about their lives and experiences. Thats what I buy. In my opinion Gord is the best at painting a picture and telling a story in a way that many cannot but some of my other favorite singers/writers that I have grown to love are Elton John, Rod Stewart, Robert Smith (The Cure), Merle Haggard, Christopher Cross, John Bon Jovi, etc. I love all types as you can see but entertainers are not my cup of tea.