Don't assume that everyone in Canada knows all of Gordon's music. Everybody knows of Gordon and will recognize all but one or two of the songs on Gord's Gold (I just borrowed it from someone at work)... but there is a difference between hearing and listening. As I said, it's always in background when you grow up here, but that doesn't mean that you appreciate it. Although it would be hard to find anyone who dislikes him, I don't think he is credited as much as he should be. It's strange that it took the Tribute album to make me appreciate him. I also love the Cowboy Junkies version of "The Way I Feel". I listen to a lot of them, and Blue Rodeo, and Tragically Hip...I guess they pointed the way!
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