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RJ · 02-23-2007, 03:43 PM

re: Saw Gord in April 1984 in Minneapolis. He did a number of songs off of Salute using the electric.

I was at this show as well.. I've seen 27 shows over the years, but this one stands out because the North Stars were playing the St. Louis Blues in a game 7 of a playoff series at the Met Center. It was a painful choice to go see Gord on the same night, but we had to do what we had to do.. I recall very distinctly Gord telling the audience after a song or two that "We'll keep ya updated on the hockey match." (which I don't remember that he ever did).. and I recall the word "match" as opposed to "game" which he delivered in his warm friendly way with a little wink in the voice etc.. I recall that night also he played Knotty Pine on the electric guitar and was really struggling with his picking chops for some reason and right near the end of the tune he shook his head, smiled and said into the mic, "Sorry it's not my night for this one folks," also in a very warm tone. We ran out of Northrup Auditorium to the car after the encores to find the game (on the radio) in overtime.. High drama.. game 7 in overtime. We high-tailed it for home but North Star Steve Payne scored to end the game (and the series) before we could get on the freeway.. memories of a great night..

02-23-2007, 03:43 PM	#39
RJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 194	re: Saw Gord in April 1984 in Minneapolis. He did a number of songs off of Salute using the electric. I was at this show as well.. I've seen 27 shows over the years, but this one stands out because the North Stars were playing the St. Louis Blues in a game 7 of a playoff series at the Met Center. It was a painful choice to go see Gord on the same night, but we had to do what we had to do.. I recall very distinctly Gord telling the audience after a song or two that "We'll keep ya updated on the hockey match." (which I don't remember that he ever did).. and I recall the word "match" as opposed to "game" which he delivered in his warm friendly way with a little wink in the voice etc.. I recall that night also he played Knotty Pine on the electric guitar and was really struggling with his picking chops for some reason and right near the end of the tune he shook his head, smiled and said into the mic, "Sorry it's not my night for this one folks," also in a very warm tone. We ran out of Northrup Auditorium to the car after the encores to find the game (on the radio) in overtime.. High drama.. game 7 in overtime. We high-tailed it for home but North Star Steve Payne scored to end the game (and the series) before we could get on the freeway.. memories of a great night..