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c.a.bird · 12-03-2002, 01:31 PM

Hi everyone, I have just - to my ultimate happiness - discovered somewhere where I can revel freely in my love of Gordon L.
Thiry years ago - in The Gambia, West Africa, someone gave us the LP of Old Dan's Records - and for years that was my only contact with the bard. But that was richness in itself.

Coming to the UK to live, it took the arrival of CDs for me to discover that it was possible to expand this acquaintance - to a limited degree.
Suddenly I realised that this incredible songster was an international star - Yes - really quick on the uptake - that's me!

I was then dependent on friends going to Canada for CDs- but - as my old LP was virtually unplayable - nobody ever returned with Old Dan's Records - that took the Internet - where I started to discover guys like you!

I just want to pay tribute to Gordon Lightfoot's genius on that one album. Never mind the other glories.

Firstly the title track- just really makes me want ot kick off my shoes and boogie - I feel as if I'm there - partying to Old Dan's Records.

Mother of a Miner's Child - unbelievably poignant and beautiful in its simplicity - that was my first love.

Lazy Mornin' - I sometimes just yearn to hear that slow, easy, lazy voice and the atmosphere is almost palpable.I even forgive him the chauvinism of 'women on the run'. It's like a slow cup of coffee - well tea in England!

Hi'Way Songs- do I need to even go on.

But my ultimate favourite is - You are What I Am - that is so full of an irresistable joie de vivre - it saw me through when my marriage broke up- I could never resist its optimism - I still can never play it just once - and hardly ever stay in my seat.

I have used several of Gordon's songs in English lessons - when introducing kids to poetry - they really respond to the lyrics - but more of that later.

I have endured years of teasing from my husband ( wonderful in every other way) and kids because of my adulation of Gordon ( although my son just upped and borrowed a whole raft of my Gordon Cds I noticed!) that it is great to take my rightful place in life - among you wonderful people - who really recognise true genius.

This is a long posting - but then - I've waited a long time to post it!

Another Cathy

12-03-2002, 01:31 PM	#2
c.a.bird Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK Posts: 12	Hi everyone, I have just - to my ultimate happiness - discovered somewhere where I can revel freely in my love of Gordon L. Thiry years ago - in The Gambia, West Africa, someone gave us the LP of Old Dan's Records - and for years that was my only contact with the bard. But that was richness in itself. Coming to the UK to live, it took the arrival of CDs for me to discover that it was possible to expand this acquaintance - to a limited degree. Suddenly I realised that this incredible songster was an international star - Yes - really quick on the uptake - that's me! I was then dependent on friends going to Canada for CDs- but - as my old LP was virtually unplayable - nobody ever returned with Old Dan's Records - that took the Internet - where I started to discover guys like you! I just want to pay tribute to Gordon Lightfoot's genius on that one album. Never mind the other glories. Firstly the title track- just really makes me want ot kick off my shoes and boogie - I feel as if I'm there - partying to Old Dan's Records. Mother of a Miner's Child - unbelievably poignant and beautiful in its simplicity - that was my first love. Lazy Mornin' - I sometimes just yearn to hear that slow, easy, lazy voice and the atmosphere is almost palpable.I even forgive him the chauvinism of 'women on the run'. It's like a slow cup of coffee - well tea in England! Hi'Way Songs- do I need to even go on. But my ultimate favourite is - You are What I Am - that is so full of an irresistable joie de vivre - it saw me through when my marriage broke up- I could never resist its optimism - I still can never play it just once - and hardly ever stay in my seat. I have used several of Gordon's songs in English lessons - when introducing kids to poetry - they really respond to the lyrics - but more of that later. I have endured years of teasing from my husband ( wonderful in every other way) and kids because of my adulation of Gordon ( although my son just upped and borrowed a whole raft of my Gordon Cds I noticed!) that it is great to take my rightful place in life - among you wonderful people - who really recognise true genius. This is a long posting - but then - I've waited a long time to post it! Another Cathy