In a part of a TV interview GL did after he recovered he was asked about whether he had been approached or would allow his songs to be used for commercials. He was basically unkeen on the idea. Why is this relevant?
Well here in Australia at the moment, McDonalds are using John Denver's voice singing one of his classics - "Annies Song" from the original release - you know the one - "you fill up my senses like a night in the forest ..." etc . And for what ? To sell bloody "quarter pounders with cheese" ! I pray this never happens to Gord's artistry. Personally I doubt Mr Denver would have been impressed himself.
The whole thing leaves a taste in my mouth not dissimilar to the pickles that we all studiously pick out of McDonalds hamburgers and throw away.
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