I've seen him in Orillia at Mariposa and that was very, very special. To know that little town was where so much of his imagery originated and to go places that he went as a kid was very humbling. It made his songs that evenng seem much more real and the imagery even stronger for me.
After seeing him in NJ and PA this past weekend I'd still say the best place is The House of Gord in Toronto - Massey Hall. He "owns" that place! Last May I suggested he buy it and take down the Massey sign and put up "House of Gord" instead. He laughed and said he couldn't afford it! It will be extra special to see him in Orillia at the Orillia Opera House/Gordon Lightfoot Auditorium in September. I'm really looking forward to being one of 700 people sitting in the seats and thanking our lucky stars to have had The Man in our lives.
Char
|