Favorite Lightfoot Song & Why? II

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quote:Originally posted by Florian:
What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

(topic originated by Wes Steele)


[This message has been edited by Florian (edited February 26, 2000).]

quote:Originally posted by Florian:
What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

(topic originated by Wes Steele)


[This message has been edited by Florian (edited February 26, 2000).]

Which favorite? Hmmm. The very first song I can ever remember hearing is "Sundown" when I was just a little kid and whenever I listen to that song it evokes memories of growing up and living in the mountains and my parents and their friends sitting around at night talking and listening to music, so in a way that is my favorite because of all the personal memories attached to it. But then there are several more. I love "Song for a Winter's Night" because of the visuals and the way it makes me feel, and "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" because I had relatives whom I never knew who helped build the Canadian Railroad and it feels like a "connection" to them and their time. Really though it is hard to choose an all-time favorite, now that I have to try to do it.

Which favorite? Hmmm. The very first song I can ever remember hearing is "Sundown" when I was just a little kid and whenever I listen to that song it evokes memories of growing up and living in the mountains and my parents and their friends sitting around at night talking and listening to music, so in a way that is my favorite because of all the personal memories attached to it. But then there are several more. I love "Song for a Winter's Night" because of the visuals and the way it makes me feel, and "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" because I had relatives whom I never knew who helped build the Canadian Railroad and it feels like a "connection" to them and their time. Really though it is hard to choose an all-time favorite, now that I have to try to do it.

Brave Mountaineers off Don Q.

"And I need to be there,
when the autumn wind goes singing
through the trestle we would climb..."

And Ordinary Man as a close second, both
great songs to play and sing.

Brave Mountaineers off Don Q.

"And I need to be there,
when the autumn wind goes singing
through the trestle we would climb..."

And Ordinary Man as a close second, both
great songs to play and sing.

Hey everyone. I just might be the youngest one here (21), but a huge Lightfoot fan already. My favourite song, which I don't believe has been mentioned at all yet, is Magnificent Outpouring! Am I the only one who thinks that song is as catchy as anything he's ever written?

Hey everyone. I just might be the youngest one here (21), but a huge Lightfoot fan already. My favourite song, which I don't believe has been mentioned at all yet, is Magnificent Outpouring! Am I the only one who thinks that song is as catchy as anything he's ever written?

One of my favorite songs is Brave Mountaineers. When I was a child there was a wooden trestle here that my best friend (and later sweetheart) would climb and hold on for dear life when a train would pass. Another of our favorite things to do was climb to the barn loft and jump into a pile of hay. She, and those glorious days, are gone, but that song never fails to evoke a very sweet nostalgia.

One of my favorite songs is Brave Mountaineers. When I was a child there was a wooden trestle here that my best friend (and later sweetheart) would climb and hold on for dear life when a train would pass. Another of our favorite things to do was climb to the barn loft and jump into a pile of hay. She, and those glorious days, are gone, but that song never fails to evoke a very sweet nostalgia.

quote:Originally posted by Florian:
What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

Canadian Railroad Trilogy is my favorite, because I grew up in the northwest (Washington state) and always heard the freight train's whistle late at night when I went to bed, a magical sound. Also, my grandfather worked for the Great Northern RR in Montana. Gord's tribute to the men who built the Canadian RR lives forever in my heart.
(topic originated by Wes Steele)


[This message has been edited by Florian (edited February 26, 2000).]

quote:Originally posted by Florian:
What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

Canadian Railroad Trilogy is my favorite, because I grew up in the northwest (Washington state) and always heard the freight train's whistle late at night when I went to bed, a magical sound. Also, my grandfather worked for the Great Northern RR in Montana. Gord's tribute to the men who built the Canadian RR lives forever in my heart.
(topic originated by Wes Steele)


[This message has been edited by Florian (edited February 26, 2000).]

My favorite song from GL is, "not supposed to care" from his summertime dream album, why is my favorite, because my dad used to sing it to me when I was just a wee lass. And that is one of my best memories of my father, plus it's a beauitful song

My favorite song from GL is, "not supposed to care" from his summertime dream album, why is my favorite, because my dad used to sing it to me when I was just a wee lass. And that is one of my best memories of my father, plus it's a beauitful song

I was listening to "Old Dan's Records" recently and I really like "That Same Old Obsession". Its a great song about lost love and the tormented soul. I like that album because "The Good Brothers" played backup banjo and autoharp for Gord and the Goods are from my home town of Richmond Hill, Ontario.

I was listening to "Old Dan's Records" recently and I really like "That Same Old Obsession". Its a great song about lost love and the tormented soul. I like that album because "The Good Brothers" played backup banjo and autoharp for Gord and the Goods are from my home town of Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Recently, I have been listening to "Old Dan's Records", and I really like the song "That Same Old Obsession".Its a song about lost love and the torment of separation. I also like the added depth that the "Good Brothers" provided on this album. I'm a bit prejudiced as well since they are Richmond Hill,Ontario boys like me.

Recently, I have been listening to "Old Dan's Records", and I really like the song "That Same Old Obsession".Its a song about lost love and the torment of separation. I also like the added depth that the "Good Brothers" provided on this album. I'm a bit prejudiced as well since they are Richmond Hill,Ontario boys like me.

The best GL song is "CAnadian RAilroad TRILOGY" Chris in Milwaukee

The best GL song is "CAnadian RAilroad TRILOGY" Chris in Milwaukee

[Brenda]

Purely from a musical standpoint, I think "Now And Then" would be my favorite. Everything in the song works well. Terry's acoustic fills, Pewee's steel with a chiming effect, John's basswork that keeps the song from drying up, and Jim's steady percussion.

Overall: Canadian Railroad Trilogy. I'm a railfan to begin with and in 1973 I rode Amtrak's "San Francisco Zephyr"(name has since been changed) from Reno to Oakland. In January. Over Donner Pass. I sat in the open vesitbule in the rear car on the train on a stepbox. Cold as it was Gord's description of building the Canadian transcontinental railroad rang true with me during that ride. Only instead of "Navvies" or white scandinavians building the RR we had "Coolies" and Chinese and Irish. And many are the dead men.....


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[Westernstar9]

Purely from a musical standpoint, I think "Now And Then" would be my favorite. Everything in the song works well. Terry's acoustic fills, Pewee's steel with a chiming effect, John's basswork that keeps the song from drying up, and Jim's steady percussion.

Overall: Canadian Railroad Trilogy. I'm a railfan to begin with and in 1973 I rode Amtrak's "San Francisco Zephyr"(name has since been changed) from Reno to Oakland. In January. Over Donner Pass. I sat in the open vesitbule in the rear car on the train on a stepbox. Cold as it was Gord's description of building the Canadian transcontinental railroad rang true with me during that ride. Only instead of "Navvies" or white scandinavians building the RR we had "Coolies" and Chinese and Irish. And many are the dead men.....


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[Brenda]

quote:Originally posted by George:
For me it's easy!! "Anything For Love" is the most beautiful song ever!!!! The song is one of the very few that makes me feel kind of "funny" inside. It makes me want to cry and smile at the same time. The music is mesmerizing, and the lyrics are incredible. I'm just kind of disappointed that I'm the only one that posted this song.

P.S. Is it just me or does this song remind anyone of Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music?

George: It's a good song, but for most hardcore Lighfoot fans it's not really a "Lightfoot" song. The song was more of an attempt to crack the top-40, but failed because: a) It is lyrically too sophisticated for the general audience and b)
the record buying audience at that time saw the name "Gordon Lightfoot" and recalled that their parents have his records. That was the kiss of death. Remember that when that record was released in 1986, Gord was 48 years old.