And Dylan was quoted, paraphrasing here only, with saying about GL: "I wish Gordon's song's would never end; they leave me feeling so good I wish they'd go on forever" [p.ph.]
I have the impression the author has never explored what's in-between the lines of Gord's more lyrically and melodically complex songs, with myriad metaphor and philosophy.
This is in stark contrast to the fondness for Gord the author expresses, but functionally implies he is an "instant folk" troubadoor, just add water, and rest assured nothing controversial will come out.
Also, I'd say he IS an icon, but to say he is not iconic in presence, and without any cache of cool, is a bit off. It is fairly enough something someone might say who heard his top10 through airport speakers, and found them pleasant, but not remarkable.
I can't speak for the ladies here, but after listening to our resident "femmes de folk"
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regarding the oft-cited GG1 cover, I can only deduce they disagree Gord is not a healthily handsome man in his prime, and in remarkable appearance at his age now for a man who's been thru alot medically, and has years of trekking in wilderness canoeing and sea-kayaking to add genuine weather to his face.
I'd say the article was more middle of the road than Gord even comes close too. The "every man" quality of Gord that comes through in his persona is partof what makes him seem so much easier to relate to.
Its as if we can tell he has house payments and groceries to buy just like us (and well, perhaps Lear Jet payments, but never mind that LOL) and puts his pants on just like the rest of us. And any star comfortable in $30 jeans and a $10 T-shirt is OK with me !
Thanks for the article Annie. Always interesting to hear what the "unenlighfootened" (I just coined that marcus registradus mumbo jumboness)
pundit has to say about a man who is hard to appreciate or understand in the short study.
geo steve