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GretschViking · 08-02-2004, 06:13 PM

quote:Originally posted by donquixote:
First and foremost, I'm a true Lightfoot fan. Have been since 1969. I still listen to Gord more than anyone else. Over and over, and I don't get tired of his music.

In all these years, very few artists have ignited my enthusiasm like Gord has. I enjoy Bob Dylan (some, not all), I like Bruce Springsteen, some Nanci Griffith, was a big Stan Rogers fan and others.

I never thought I'd come across anyone that excited me as much as Gord but much to my surprise I did about a year ago in the music of Rufus Wainwright (who I was delighted to see at Massey Hall last December). He's not like Gord in too many ways, but his lyrics are off-beat/original and he doesn't fit in the pop mold.

Anyway, I'd love to read about your favourite artists and why.

John

Hmmmm. I guess I have been listening to alot of Mike Nesmith recently. That guy is so underrated it's stupid. Gilbert O'Sullivan has been popping up fairly often as well. His boxed set is rather nice but as is the case with most of those collections,I would have compiled it differently.

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08-02-2004, 06:13 PM	#69
GretschViking Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 33	quote:Originally posted by donquixote: First and foremost, I'm a true Lightfoot fan. Have been since 1969. I still listen to Gord more than anyone else. Over and over, and I don't get tired of his music. In all these years, very few artists have ignited my enthusiasm like Gord has. I enjoy Bob Dylan (some, not all), I like Bruce Springsteen, some Nanci Griffith, was a big Stan Rogers fan and others. I never thought I'd come across anyone that excited me as much as Gord but much to my surprise I did about a year ago in the music of Rufus Wainwright (who I was delighted to see at Massey Hall last December). He's not like Gord in too many ways, but his lyrics are off-beat/original and he doesn't fit in the pop mold. Anyway, I'd love to read about your favourite artists and why. John Hmmmm. I guess I have been listening to alot of Mike Nesmith recently. That guy is so underrated it's stupid. Gilbert O'Sullivan has been popping up fairly often as well. His boxed set is rather nice but as is the case with most of those collections,I would have compiled it differently. ! [This message has been edited by GretschViking (edited August 02, 2004).]