At 37, I can say I've been a Gordon Lightfoot fan for over 30 years. I can remember listening to a little transister radio during recess in the 6th grade. That was my first exposure to Mr. Lightfoot's music. I've been hooked ever since. I've seen him in concert 3 times to this point. The last time being just last week (3/30/2000) at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasent Michigan. I have also noticed that Gordon's voice isn't what it used to be. Although I still feel he is a very talented singer as well as a songwriter.
After reading some of the postings here, I feel it necessary to put my "2 cents worth" in as well. Watching the concert, and remembering the others I've seen, the biggest complaint I have is that the band members can't seem to get off the stage fast enough after the last song. Mr. Keene was actually standing while he was finishing the last song, actually walking away as the song ended. Jokingly, my wife made it her own personal goal, during the show, to try to get the band members to, at least, smile. We were in the front row, and she eventually got them all to smile except for Mr. Haynes.
I don't know about anyone else.....but if I were that tallented, I'd be smiling ear to ear !!! It's sad to think that with all the talent they posess, a person that had spent over $50 for her ticket was having more fun trying to get the band members to look like they were enjoying themselves on stage, rather than hearing the music.
I'll will always be a Gordon Lightfoot fan, and I'll still go to his shows when I can. I just find it hard to understand why the Lightfoot Band continues to tour, if it makes them that unhappy. If they only knew what their music does for people like me, maybe they'd smile alittle.
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