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Name: Bob Graham msvpb@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.198.186)
Added: Sunday, December 31, 2000 12:52 AM
Comments:
I've enjoyed Lightfoot since first hearing him in the early seventies. I learned to play guitar from his records and even corresponded with his (first)lead guitar player Red Shea while I was
in college. I saw Gord at the Universal City Ampitheater in '73, the Hollywood Bowl in '74 and met him backstage in San Diego in 1975. My wife daughter and I also saw him just a few months ago in Denver. He sounds as good as ever and really seems to be enjoying himself at the spry age of 61. There's no finer songwriter in my opinion. Thanks for the great website! Bob Graham
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Name: Becky Simmons grammy@3-cities.com
From: (IP Address: 208.26.241.46)
Added: Friday, December 29, 2000 5:14 AM
Comments:
Can anyone please tell me which CD of
Gordon's may contain the song "The Auctioneer"?
I've looked through them at CD Now, but I can
not find it. This was a special song of an Uncle
that passed away about 10 months ago. His wife
is attempting to find the song. Any help would be
appreciated! Thank You!
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Name: Mark H the_scoundrel@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 24.23.205.106)
Added: Friday, December 29, 2000 12:07 AM
Comments:
About all I can say is that Mr. Lightfoot, Sir, you have feeling. I just discovered your music a couple weeks ago, and I must say that I cant keep myself from whistling, humming, or singing it all day. I'm 27, and was always into punk music, and it has feeling too, but its more anger than anything. Yours is music for life, love, death, and for the music it self. I don't know if it means much to you, or if you will even read this, but thank you. You have given me a new taste for life, and have made this part of the year (hard days for orphans,) bearable. thank you again. P.S. did she go your way?
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Name: Kathryn Doreen O'Dette odettedoreen@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.192.51)
Added: Thursday, December 28, 2000 9:32 PM
Comments:
I have been told that I may be related to you. My grandfather was Charles Jewell from the Norland area,deceased approximately 1962 at the age of 89 years .I do not know much about the Jewell family,but if you have any information I would appreciate it.
If you would be playing in the Tampa,Florida area I would be interested in knowing when.
Thank you
Kathryn Doreen O'Dette
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Name: Anthony drue6942@bellsouth.net
From: (IP Address: 208.63.221.114)
Added: Thursday, December 28, 2000 5:34 PM
Comments:
Great Site
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Name: George gasprices@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 205.251.129.203)
Added: Wednesday, December 27, 2000 11:33 PM
Comments:
I'm geting curious...
When was the last time you made tracks to Atlantic Canada?It would be nice to hear you in the flesh,so to speak....Love to see you come down ,do a few shows,see the whales and puffins,and come just to feel what a real audience is all about.We miss you down here and could use the "refresher course".Regards.....
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Name: Rhianna Barr
From: (IP Address: 24.69.48.13)
Added: Wednesday, December 27, 2000 5:20 PM
Comments:
hi my name is Rhianna Barr and i am 19 years old.
I may be a little young to be listening to Gordon's music,
by i think his songs are far better quality and talneted than
something Miss Spears would sing. i have alot of his records, and
the Gord's Greatest cd from '75. My favorite songs are -Does your mother know,-
The first time i saw her- Rich man's Spiritual- You just gotta be- I'll tag along-
Canadian Railroad Trilogy-Satuday Clothes,- and "If you could read my mind"
just to name a few. i think people my age should listen to Gord's music if they ever get
bored of Boy bands and B. spears.
keep up the good work Gordon!
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Name: Curtis guitar1@prontomail.com
From: (IP Address: 209.245.218.74)
Added: Wednesday, December 27, 2000 3:06 PM
Comments:
Some Texans like Lightfoot too!!! I've seen him in concert 5 times - once in Anchorage, twice in Ft. Worth, and twice here in The Woodlands (Houston). It's a crying shame that Canadian music doesn't do well here in the states, but those of us in the know, know what others are missing.
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Name: Peewee Charles music12@home.com
From: http://dial.to/ringwald (IP Address: 24.112.158.243)
Added: Sunday, December 24, 2000 9:21 AM
Comments:
May the holidays fill your hearts & home with joy...And may the New Year bring you health & happiness! From our Family to Yours, Happy Holidays! Peewee Charles
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Name: Ron & Holly & Clint ronaf4dc@yahoo.com
From: (IP Address: 64.89.129.79)
Added: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 2:10 PM
Comments:
We enjoyed your concert in Wabash, IN November 4. We were especially glad to meet with you after the concert for autographs and pictures. We've been fans of yours for over 30 years and have tickets for your Massey Hall performance in May 2001. Can't wait to see you and where you started your career. See you on Younge Street!
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Name: Charles Bailey Greatbigcharlie@home.com
From: www.angelfire.com/or2/crb (IP Address: 24.4.254.139)
Added: Sunday, December 17, 2000 8:10 PM
Comments:
I was constantly exposed to Gord's music as a child and only recently started exploring his music from an adult frame of mind.
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Name: ROBERT ELLER simplewood@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 64.12.103.48)
Added: Sunday, December 17, 2000 2:15 PM
Comments:
Been a G.L. fan since the sixties. Definitely my all-time favorite artist. Played his music on the streets of San Francisco in the seventies(kept me alive). He is probably the most underated talent in music. Have you noticed how timeless his music is compared to most other artists? Be proud that your a fan. I am. A real artist with real music.
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Name: Art seadog1184@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.194.196)
Added: Sunday, December 17, 2000 1:24 PM
Comments:
Been a GL fan since hearing "Sundown" in the early '70's. I am coming to the end of a 20+ year career in the US Navy, and have listened to Gordon's music throughout. His nautical songs will always hold a special place in my life..."Come all you rustic old sea dogs who follow the bright Southern Cross"- 'rounded the Horn in '85 and I swear I could feel their presence. Thanks, Gord- "you ain't been done in yet"!
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Name: Shawna L. Krautheim anarch@tm.net
From: n/a (IP Address: 64.7.161.7)
Added: Saturday, December 16, 2000 7:28 PM
Comments:
I have been a fan of Gordy's since I was wee little, my mother having gone to school with him in Tweed, Ontario. She told me of how she used to date his close friend and how they would double date and Gordon would sing at all the school assembly functions. From the start, I was enchanted by the music and his voice, which possesses the ability to take the listener away. He truely tells a story with his songs and I will always love his music for that.
He's one of the best!
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Name: Grace Blakeman amazinggracedoes@yahoo.com
From: (IP Address: 131.187.129.115)
Added: Saturday, December 16, 2000 1:19 PM
Comments:
I to just saw the concert @ Reno--on pbs & ordered it. what's not to love about the guy & the way he tries to stay true to himself & his music. I saw Gordon about '75 @ ohio state & again @ his concert @ the Columbus, ohio Zoo, & again @ an outdoor concert in springfield, ohio. I've never seen any artist so many times. As a songwriter/singer he's one of the best contemporary artist, and tries to keep on. keepin' on.
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Name: Wayne waypla@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.197.214)
Added: Thursday, December 14, 2000 1:56 PM
Comments:
Its been nearly 40 years since I last talked with Gord. We met when he was singing at a coffee house on McNab street in Hamilton Ont. The band I was playing drums in, "Nicky Moore & The Sceptres" was working across the street at the Flamingo Bar. Gord also guest shot with our band on our TV show "Club Eleven Dance Party" on channel 11 Hamilton. It was pretty obvious then that he was a very special talent, and I continue to listen to his work...keep on truckin...regards from North Carolina
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Name: Nicholas Faulkner timewarp@historians.net
From: www.timecapsulesuk.com (IP Address: 193.113.185.170)
Added: Wednesday, December 13, 2000 11:33 PM
Comments:
Hi Gordon, from a very wet and stormy England. I have enjoyed your work since seeing you play in a cafe-bar in Toronto in 1967. I was taking a 'gap year' and worked for the Hudson Bay Company. Talking of which, why don't you write a new song and bring it into the lyrics it must be one of Canada's great peices of folk history and highly evocative. It should have a super potential for your wonderful imagary?
Please don't forget your British followers, it would be great to have a few concerts from you over here again soon.
Kind regards,
Nicholas
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Name: Janice Horne jhorne26@home.com
From: (IP Address: 24.4.252.193)
Added: Wednesday, December 13, 2000 11:26 PM
Comments:
My favorite album is Don Quixote. Every song is great. My favorite songs are Beautiful, which is the most beautiful song ever, If You Could Read My Mind and Looking At The Rain. If course Gord's Gold is just that. When I listen to these songs, I feel the same emotion as the first time I heard them. Gordon Lightfoot is a very gifted singer, songwriter and musician.
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Name: Arizona Ranger steviefan@azcentral.com
From: http://pub21.ezboard.com/barizonarangersranch (IP Address: 204.58.30.2)
Added: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 10:17 AM
Comments:
I've been a Lightfooter since '73 when our local
station played such great songs as Sundown and
Cold on My Shoulder. My favourite song is the
Canadian Railroad Trilogy, very melodic and moving
in an artistic way.
Webmaster you can come over to my site and post
your website at my Message Board - Arizona Ranger's Ranch !
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Name: Lightfootfan xntrik56@yahoo.com
From: (IP Address: 209.112.48.16)
Added: Monday, December 11, 2000 1:15 PM
Comments:
Great website and guestbook...already have my two pairs of tickets for the Toronto Massey show in May/01. Does anybody know where I could get a good copy (complete from start to end) of the Reno show? Let me know, can do a trade for Intimate & Interactive (Toronto '99), I have a perfect copy!
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Name: C F Murray c_f_m85@hotmail.com
From: na (IP Address: 206.233.12.3)
Added: Monday, December 11, 2000 4:17 AM
Comments:
I just want to say how much I enjoy your music. In Jan of 2000 I purchased your Summer Dream album and have played it over and over. My family and myself saw you in concert in Tiffin Ohio at the Ritz Theatre in May. The performance was super. Just Friday night on WGTE TV 30 from Toledo we watched you Live From Reno concert. It was also enjoyable. We are all big fans of yours now and again. We would like to wish you continued success and good health.
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Name: Megan meggystar8@home.com
From: (IP Address: 24.70.111.228)
Added: Sunday, December 10, 2000 6:55 PM
Comments:
Hey! I really like this site. I am writing an essay about Gordon Lightfoot, and I didn't know a lot about him... until I came here! Thanks for being a great source!!
Keep up the great work!
-Meg
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Name: Brian Macdonald bmac38@excite.com
From: (IP Address: 198.26.132.102)
Added: Sunday, December 10, 2000 4:08 PM
Comments:
I think Gordon Lightfoot did a tremendous job on writing the Edmund Fitzgerald. It probably would have been just another shipwreck if it hadn't been for that song. Long after the families of the lost have passed on, that song will still play.
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Name: Linda ladyrancher13@yahoo.com
From: (IP Address: 204.31.215.30)
Added: Tuesday, December 5, 2000 11:29 PM
Comments:
I grew up listening to this music. Ballads are really great. The Edmund Fitzgerald has always been one of my favorites. It is such a sad song, but it is about life on the water and every mariners mightmare. Thank again Gordon for all the great music. Keep it up, and GOD BLESS
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Name: Lee Martin leemartin@easy-pages.com
From: (IP Address: 207.106.70.50)
Added: Monday, December 4, 2000 9:45 PM
Comments:
I have been a fan for many years. Thanks
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Name: Barbara J. LoDico lodico@blast.net
From: (IP Address: 207.162.149.136)
Added: Monday, December 4, 2000 6:09 PM
Comments:
Back in 1984 there was a movie with Bruce Dern and Gordon Lightfoot sang the theme song "My Love for You". I have looked for the recording and have never found it.
But we had a band learn this song for our wedding.
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Name: Patricia Sullivan PSulli1002@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.198.34)
Added: Sunday, December 3, 2000 11:05 PM
Comments:
Been a fan for over 30 years. Just watching PBS special taped in Reno. Still have tears running down my face when I hear Shadows...
Thanks for a site where we can all appreciate Gordon Lightfoot. Hope he peeks in sometimes to feel the love from his fans.
Love You Gordon! Thanks for all the feelings that I get when I listen to your music.
Pat
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Name: Fanaticfan sterling06@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 209.112.48.16)
Added: Saturday, December 2, 2000 11:15 PM
Comments:
I am thrilled to share my success in locating the two RAREST Lightfoot Albums, "Early Lightfoot" and "Two Tones at the Village Corner" ('62), taped live in Toronto's Yorkville district. I had them mastered onto CD by ex-RCA audio master extraordinaire! Most big fans have NEVER heard these songs...I AM IN HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!
Gord IS the MASTER. What else can be said?
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Name: Dakota Luju11@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.201.82)
Added: Saturday, December 2, 2000 9:03 PM
Comments:
I first got turned on to Gordon Lightfoot when I was in Basic Training (Air Force) back in the 1980's. I was a 20 y.o. female from Brooklyn NY and had never heard anything like that.(It totally blew my mind). Over the years his music has been such a comfort to me. Though I have never experienced nature and the freedom that Gordon sings about, I feel the music in my soul and feel as though I am with him.
Peace to all!
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Name: John S. Holland II EXQM3@AOL.COM
From: (IP Address: 205.188.196.46)
Added: Saturday, December 2, 2000 2:56 PM
Comments:
As a Quartermaster in the U.S. Navy, I love things of a nautical nature and no one does it better than Gordon Lightfoot. My wife and I find ourselves becoming more and more satisfied by Lightfoot tunes, including songs we've never heard before. Thanks Gordon Lightfoot. We look forward to a life of enjoying your music.
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Name: Rae Crumpler raggedrae@home.com
From: (IP Address: 24.2.44.54)
Added: Saturday, December 2, 2000 2:43 PM
Comments:
Been listening to Gordon Lightfoot since the fifties. Never heard a song that wasn't right! Don't think the man can do a bummer!
I think someone will come along just like him. . . .in a few thousand years. Thank you Mr. Gordon Lightfoot, the history you have recorded forever warms my heart.
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Name: Jon w9psp@home.com
From: (IP Address: 24.20.190.63)
Added: Friday, December 1, 2000 8:55 PM
Comments:
I grew up on the Great Lakes and heard many stories from sailors about the hazzards
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Name: Colleen C. Lightfoot Pukabra@hotamil.com
From: (IP Address: 63.10.149.201)
Added: Thursday, November 30, 2000 2:58 PM
Comments:
I have never herd about Gordon Lightfoot untill I typed in my last name on the Internet. I wonder if I'm related.
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Name: Melissa
From: (IP Address: 209.226.37.4)
Added: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 1:40 PM
Comments:
I'm 17 years old and I love Gordon Lightfoot, He is a truly beautiful artist.
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Name: Steve Deer1361@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.213.64)
Added: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 12:40 AM
Comments:
I have recently (Sept) lost my wife to cancer after 17 years of being togather. Gordon was our favorite. I would like to know how I could possibly get a e-mail to Mr. Lightfoot to let him know his songs give me the strenth....
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Name: Jayson Durecka
From: (IP Address: 198.110.21.216)
Added: Tuesday, November 28, 2000 4:05 PM
Comments:
I love your tribute to the Edmond Fitsgerald it is a great song. I listen to it over and over. Being from Michigan I can understand the storms, also fishing can get rough at times too. Thanks for the great songs!
Jay
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Name: Ow Yi Wvang dejpol@hotmail.com
From: on construction (IP Address: 203.149.1.60)
Added: Tuesday, November 28, 2000 6:09 AM
Comments:
I hardly sign any guestbook, but for this website I must.
Although I have listened to a few songs of Gordon I believe he is one of the greatest music and guitar genius.
I'm really speechless of your website.
Ow
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Name: Kathy Beattie kabeattie@chartermi.net
From: (IP Address: 24.247.40.121)
Added: Sunday, November 26, 2000 10:00 PM
Comments:
I remember the night the Edmund Fitzgerald went down. The storm was truly terrible and the TV 6 news flash that evening stating that all contact was lost with the mighty vessel. I shivered with the cold. The first time I heard the "Ballad of the Edmund Fitzgerald", I cried. I still do, especially in Novembers here on the shores of the Mighty Lake Superior. Thank you for immortalizing all of the brave sailors who died that night. There is no greater tribute.
I saw Gordon in concert over 15 years ago in Indiana. It would be so wonderful to see him again in concert, but here in Houghton, MI, not far from that Superior Lake.
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Name: Bill Schmidt WilliamMIginlynn@AOL.Com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.197.21)
Added: Wednesday, November 22, 2000 2:21 PM
Comments:
Gord,thanks again to your intrepid Manager,Barry Harvey,we were able to catch you & the Band,on your stop in Anaheim, September 1st,at the Sun Theatre.Barry was again kind enough to allow us backstage afterwards.It was a real priviledge to finally be able to meet Rick Haynes,as well as yourself.My wife and I have followed your career since you sang at Expo '67,and it has been joy all the way since.I am going to try my best to track down your Martin Signature D-18,as best as I can,I look forward to being able to play it. See you next year!! Bill & Ginny Schmidt.
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Name: Becky McLafferty rmclaffe@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 205.213.111.50)
Added: Monday, November 20, 2000 4:28 PM
Comments:
Originating from Michigan's upper peninsula, I've always related to Gordon Lightfoot's lyrics, especially when living overseas. Songs about the Great Lakes are rare, and songs that move our souls are invaluable. For 30 years, I've loved no other songs as these; every time I sit down with my guitar or listen to a cassette or CD, I want to say thank you. Our hearts have been filled for many years...and we hope many years more. After the privilege of seeing Gordon Lightfoot in concert three times, I can only hope for another opportunity from Wisconsin. Also, the upcoming television performance will be a treasure. Thank you just isn't enough.
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Name: Andre Velez Jefe487@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 24.191.37.171)
Added: Saturday, November 18, 2000 9:08 PM
Comments:
Great Site! I've been a fan of Gordon Lightfoot for 30 years, I've been to many of his concerts; the most recent in August 2000 at Norwalk,CT . My wife and I were fortunate enough to meet Gordon as he and Terry Clements walked out to their rental car about an hour after the concert ended. They were very friendly, Gordon and Terry posed for pictues, signed autographs. Gordon hugged my wife,shook my hand and said "These are the little perks that has made it fun all through the years." Thank You Gordon for all the songs that say so much and mean so much to your fans.
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Name: Deborah Molzen dhm347@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.204.208)
Added: Saturday, November 18, 2000 10:05 AM
Comments:
Wishing an old friend and very happy birthday, thanks for the songs over the years! And many, many happy returns! Heaven bless you!
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Name: Teri Irish msmoxi@msn.com
From: (IP Address: 63.15.247.22)
Added: Monday, November 13, 2000 3:03 AM
Comments:
I have been a fan of Gordon's for many years. I saw Gordon in concert in Fresno a few years ago and then again recently when I moved to Sacramento (the only concerts I have attended). Since I became ill early this year his music has been a great comfort to me. I wish I could see him again in concert soon.
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Name: Rob
From: (IP Address: 142.165.18.226)
Added: Saturday, November 11, 2000 11:20 AM
Comments:
Nice Work.
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Name: G.L. Reno gurutoo@onebox.com
From: (IP Address: 205.230.159.47)
Added: Saturday, November 11, 2000 6:24 AM
Comments:
You've done a wonderful job with this site!
Gordon Light's foots talents are worthy of your effort. :-)
Reno
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Name: Phil Howard Mathdling@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.201.49)
Added: Friday, November 10, 2000 5:41 PM
Comments:
Nov.10, 2000
Being a sailor & boat owner,and having been on the Great Lakes. On this anv. of the wreck
my cond. to the families.
The Howard Family
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Name: Peewee Charles music12@home.com
From: http://dial.to/ringwald (IP Address: 209.112.33.233)
Added: Friday, November 10, 2000 3:12 PM
Comments:
Congrats on a nice site & a real tribute to one of Canada's greatest artists. I toured at an International level & recorded with Gord for 13 years & have a lot of great memories and thank him for all he has taught me musically. Still great friends with Gord & all the guys & wish them a safe year of touring! All the best
Peewee Charles http://dial.to/ringwald
PS will be recording an instrumental CD tribute to Gord with some very special guests
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Name: Seth Fleishman seh.fleishman@lewcosec.com
From: (IP Address: 38.148.79.21)
Added: Friday, November 10, 2000 1:03 PM
Comments:
I saw Gord a few years back in New York. I love the guy's music. Just found this site. Excellent! Today is the anniversary of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Sad to remember. Regards,
Seth
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Name: Keith W. Witherspoon keith.a.pilot@ttinational.net
From: (IP Address: 164.105.232.52)
Added: Thursday, November 9, 2000 9:27 AM
Comments:
We feel your sorrow and share your loss, even after 25 years. I proudly salute the Edmund Fitzgerald, Her brave Captain and it's crew. We love and miss you all very much.
Rest In Peace.
Very Respectfully,
Keith 'Spoon' Witherspoon
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Name: bob bedesky bigbobsblues@yahoo.ca
From: Dig...bobsblues Netscape (IP Address: 154.5.98.114)
Added: Wednesday, November 8, 2000 9:07 PM
Comments:
Recently went to the Bob Dylan concert in Toronto
Got totally freaked when my gal friend nudged me
and pointed out 'Gordon Lightfoot'"himself"...
sitting in the row behind us and a few seats down.
Between sets, some shirted type guy, called him
out and we watched him walk back stage, probably
because they are friends. ...Well....halftime being over here he comes back to his seat. He had
made it clear that he was there to enjoy the concert not to sign autographs and shake paws..but
..I had to take a shot..stuck out my hand and pleaded..."Mr. Lightfoot". ...He shuffled down the row with his back to me...(I was just happy to
see him, and woulden't have thought anything if he
chose to ignore me)......He stopped,... lightly pivoted towards me, took a step back.. grabbed
my awe struck appendage and smiled right into my face. one stoned groove
A small thing for some but Gordon was always a
great inspiration for me. Wish I could send him
some of my songs. Wish I could send him some of my
killer dute. Wish I could just say.. thanks Gord.
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Name: scott haley sunrise beach86@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 24.4.254.141)
Added: Sunday, November 5, 2000 12:43 AM
Comments:
the guitar E. fitgerald has always been a part of the endlessly playing music in my head as i go through life. thanks
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Name: C. Elaine Romans ceromans@bellsouth.net
From: (IP Address: 209.214.130.229)
Added: Saturday, November 4, 2000 7:18 AM
Comments:
Gorden's music has had a tremendous impact on my life through some very difficult times. I need a concert schedule, as I do not want to pass through this life without having seen him in person, preferably in a small Canadian town environment. How do you obtain his concert schedule?
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Name: Nwasinger
From: (IP Address: 209.42.87.232)
Added: Friday, November 3, 2000 4:13 PM
Comments:
Way to kivk so ass in Salina
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Name: Cliff J. Redden redenblu@norlink.net
From: (IP Address: 204.50.171.64)
Added: Wednesday, November 1, 2000 9:34 PM
Comments:
I, like many others grew up with the sound of Gordon Lightfoot. I couldn't wait for the next album to be released so I could add it to my collection. I also purchased every song book that was publishhed, one for each of the albums, Gord I hope that you read this. You are much loved and revered by your fans as you can see by the long list of entrys into this site. I loved yor music so much that I played it all the time. I got lost in it and so absorbed in your lyrics and chords oh those unmistakable chords. I play music for a living and you being the wonderful guitar picker that you are would appreciate good guitars when you see one. I bought a brand new d-18 martin like the one you are using im many pictures I have of you and also a j-200 Gibson. Have you ever used one of these. It has a deep resonant base and warm treble sound. I learned to play the finger style for folk music and combining that with the tremendous chord arrangments just blow you away. The first time I played in public was at a coffee house back around 1970 and I was scared to death at performing in public. I had to choose a song that I hoped would grab the attention of the audience as I am not much of a writer. When the houlse lights went down and the curtain rolled back, there I was in front of a large audience and I wanted to be anywhere but there. I started the finger style intro to "Steel Rail Blues" and when I saw toes tapping and people kinda moving with the rythme I knew It would be ok. I have played many of your songs and I hope that you dont mind. I appreciate the fact that you shared them with us. I will be down in your area in the summer of 2001 and hope to get a chance to see you if you would like to meet an old guitar picker fan of yours. All best to you Gord and thanks from the bottom of my heart for all those beautiful songs. Your voice and lyrics have been my musical inspiration. Cliff Redden
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Name: DB
From: (IP Address: 161.184.199.171)
Added: Sunday, October 29, 2000 12:01 AM
Comments:
Lightfoot is one of the most "irreplaceable" artists in Canadian Music. I think his story songs, such as Edmund Fitzgerald, and Canadian Railroad Trilogy are the best in his repetoire, making him a more "educated" songwriter than anyone else in pop music today.
As a longtime Lightfoot fan I feel that he should get back with (sorry CLEMENTine I guess you became a fan too late in his career) Red Shea and John Stockfish. Those two musicians were the BEST he has had in his career, and when they left him, he unfortunately faded into a downhill swirl. He needs Red, and John to make himself successful, and if they are not likely to come back, than well sorry fans, he may not have another top 40 hit or another Juno.
This site is pretty cool, keep up the good work CHAR!!! and Gord if you are reading this, get Red and John back into your band, get a haircut, lose the 'stache, and go electric!!! I would love to see you go electric.
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Name: Glenn M Agor kttnwclaws@Yahoo.com
From: (IP Address: 24.95.139.163)
Added: Saturday, October 28, 2000 7:31 PM
Comments:
I have been trying to locate the album "Salute" for some time...it seems very hard to find. Is there some reason that it can't be located, and if so, how can I aquire it. The song that I want is "Whispers of the North" Anything that you can do for me will be greatly appreciated.
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Name: Scott V beapackerfan@yahoo.com
From: http://www.uscg.mil/d9/wwm/mso/milwaukee/lindae/lindaefinal/LINDAENRA.htm (IP Address: 63.78.50.19)
Added: Friday, October 27, 2000 11:52 PM
Comments:
Love "The wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald". God bless all the families. Also, God bless all the families of the crew of 3 on board the "LINDA E"(Port Washington, WI), which in Oct 2000 (almost two years from her dissapearence, Dec. 11, 1998) it was determined a barge ran this fishing boat over and sunk it in seconds.
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Name: FARAH FOSTER (RON FOSTER'S DAUGHTER) FARAHZ_DETROIT@HOTMAIL.COM
From: (IP Address: 216.95.186.68)
Added: Friday, October 27, 2000 12:12 AM
Comments:
Hi Gordon....I havn't seen you in a while but my dad said you were playing in detroit a few months ago. Well say hi to barry and when you come to town have barry give my dad a call so we can come to see the whole crew again (519)254-5577 ext.52003. I was actually living in T.O. right near your house, I was on the Danforth, I was going to stop by but I got busy with school. Well hope to see you soon, my dad's always in T.O. but you changed your number so it's hard to contact you. see ya later, Farah J. Foster
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Name: Brian Olen Kious bkious@ther-rx.com
From: (IP Address: 204.184.4.34)
Added: Thursday, October 26, 2000 7:21 PM
Comments:
I am off to see Gord in Springfield, MO next
Monday. I preparing to drive for about 300
miles to get there from St. Charles, MO. It's
my first out-of-town show, and my 2nd time seeing
Gord.
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Name: Arnie and Carroll Hall aflur@sympatico.ca
From: (IP Address: 206.172.100.152)
Added: Thursday, October 26, 2000 2:12 PM
Comments:
Had to tape the latest show in Oct. on TV. We were
away for a family gathering and didn't want to
miss it. So glad we did tape because we can play
all our favorites now. Especially "Rainy Day
People" and "The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald".
Also, haven't seen Gordon in a number of years,
and he looks so thin, is he all right healthwise?
Sincerely hope so. Thanks for the memories Gord,
we re-lived them watching your show.
Sincerest best to all, Arnie and Carroll.
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Name: abigail winterberg winterashcat9@gateway.net
From: none (IP Address: 205.188.193.176)
Added: Saturday, October 21, 2000 10:04 PM
Comments:
I would just like to say that i have listened to mr. lightfoot all of my life and have been inspired towards my own carrer as a writer, and in my spare time i write music and lyrics in the same genre, mr. lightfoot is a musical genius, a bringer of delight to the world. thank you gordon lightfoot for following your dream, you have made many of us so happy.I hope to be one of the lucky owners of the martin guitar lightfoot model as i am in need of a new guitar, that would be a wonderful treasure.
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Name: Margriet de Bruin matsmats@rendo.dekooi.nl
From: (IP Address: 194.178.184.50)
Added: Thursday, October 19, 2000 3:25 PM
Comments:
We, my husband and Ilove the musicof the great
artist Gordon Lightfoot. Thank You so much for so many hours of pleasure. We have never seen a concert from this great artist,because we live in holland and we have not the many to go to the USA of to Canada.
With all my love Margriet
I'll hope that You can read my English I did my best.
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Name: Larry Leopold leopoldl@wash.k12.mich.us
From: (IP Address: 198.110.20.161)
Added: Thursday, October 19, 2000 8:11 AM
Comments:
I have been a devoted fan of Gordon Lightfoot for years. His music and lyrics have been a constant inspiration. Much of my own songwriting owes much to his style and persona. His songs have been with me as: friend, comforter, teacher, healer. My current obsession is his song "Restless" which I seem to be singing and playing almost daily now. What more can I say, he's a modern day hero. He has touch my life.
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Name: Paul J. Schneider intrlmach@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.195.188)
Added: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 4:31 PM
Comments:
Mr. Lightfoots music and lyrics have been an inspiration for myself for years now. Every time he's played in the Ohio area I've made it a point to see him (and his band).
Not to be a mooch, But does anybody have the tablature for "ghosts of cape horn"? I've been trying many styles, but just can't figure all of it out.
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Name: Bryan E. Taylor bet1983@yahoo.ca
From: (IP Address: 161.184.179.45)
Added: Monday, October 16, 2000 9:35 PM
Comments:
Love your music. Hey, could you send me the lyrics to this song by email. They have the following:
'Sometimes, I think its a shame, when I find you a creepin' down my back lane.'
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Name: dean barton
From: (IP Address: 142.165.18.227)
Added: Sunday, October 15, 2000 11:06 PM
Comments:
Have been a Gordon Lightfoot fan for many years. Just starting to discover many of his rare or lesser known songs. Favorates include Beautiful, Early Morning Rain,Did She Mention My Name and If you Could My Mind. Have seen him in concert 4 times in the last 10 years,wouldn't miss it! Sitting in an auditorium listening to him I just close my eyes and escape from the real wolrd. Truly a legend
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Name: Dean Zacharias , Carlyle, Saskatchewan dszacharias@sk.sympatico.ca
From: (IP Address: 142.165.99.238)
Added: Sunday, October 15, 2000 11:00 PM
Comments:
I just finished watching"Gordon Lightfoot, Live" and am reminded of what an incredible singer and songwriter Lightfoot is. It's so impressive to hear someone sound so much like his recordings in an age when most artists need 3 or 4 back-up singers to "carry" them through a live performance. I've been a fan for years and will certainly continue to be in the future. I wonder when he'll be back in Saskatchewan performing.
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Name: Bev and Roy Knight bknight@nisa.net
From: (IP Address: 24.66.158.130)
Added: Sunday, October 15, 2000 10:48 PM
Comments:
Grew up listening to Gordon and continue to appreciate his lyics and music.
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Name: Lew Derrey LDerrey@Juno.com
From: none (IP Address: 166.62.143.179)
Added: Sunday, October 15, 2000 10:20 PM
Comments:
I love the music of the artist Gordon Lightfoot. Thank you for many hours of pleasure. I was at a concert of yours in Seattle in 1976 I believe, and I loved it..........Lew
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Name: Maggie Lecky geomar@pei.sympatico.ca
From: (IP Address: 142.176.115.150)
Added: Sunday, October 15, 2000 6:31 PM
Comments:
I just happened to tune in on Gorden Lightfoot concert on CBC..Sunday evening and was totally surprised and delighted. I have been a Lightfoot believer for a few years
and listen to his music on LP and whatever I have
whenever I have a few minutes. What a pleasure to have stumbled across him tonight. I hope he includes "jet Plane" on his show tonight..oh oh there it is now...gotta go
Margie
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Name: David Windsheimer thedove76@yahoo.com
From: (IP Address: 208.20.91.78)
Added: Saturday, October 14, 2000 9:10 PM
Comments:
I've enjoyed Gordon's music for many years and have have seen him in concert three times, most recently this past March in Troy, NY.
Gordon autographed my ticket stub after a show in Latham, NY in 1987. Naturally, it has a place of honor in my home. He was kind enough to come out and chat with those of us to remained long after his show.
For me, Lightfoot is one of the all-time greats.
Favorite Lightfoot song: Saturday Clothes
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Name: Russ Simpson cariboocanada@yahoo.com
From: (IP Address: 209.52.209.129)
Added: Friday, October 13, 2000 4:47 PM
Comments:
Hey Tall Guy..
Back in the early 60's a young guy clutching a 45rpm record in his hand knocked on the"showroom" street window of CKEY Radio on Davenport Road in Toronto. It was early evening and I let him in. He said he was playing at the Village Corner down the street and had just picked up a copy of his first release and would I give it a listen. I did and was blown away. Breaking the rules I played it on the air right away then gave it to Eddie Houston , the Music Director, the next day. He charted it on the "Silver Dollar Survey" that week. Please tell me I was the first to play on the air the first Gord Lightfoot Record. You were, are and will continue to be an awesome talent and an endless source of some of the world's greatest music.
Regards
Russ Simpson
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Name: Russ Simpson cariboocanada@yahoo.com
From: (IP Address: 209.52.209.129)
Added: Friday, October 13, 2000 4:44 PM
Comments:
Hey Tall Guy..
Back in the early 60's a young guy clutching a 45rpm record in his hand knocked on the"showroom" street window of CKEY Radio on Davenport Road in Toronto. It was early evening and I let him in. He said he was playing at the Village Corner down the street and had just picked up a copy of his first release and would I give it a listen. I did and was blown away. Breaking the rules I played it on the air right away then gave it to Eddie Houston , the Music Director, the next day. He charted it on the "Silver Dollar Survey" that week. Please tell me I was the first to play on the air the first Gord Lightfoot Record. You were, are and will continue to be an awesome talent and an endless source of some of the world's greatest music.
Regards
Russ Simpson
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Name: Rick McGrath rick.mcgrath@home.com
From: members.home.net/rick.mcgrath (IP Address: 24.112.243.28)
Added: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 7:37 PM
Comments:
Hey, Gordo...I see the interview Mike Quigley and I did with you back in 1970 made it to your press clipping section...the second oldest one, as well. I still remember that gig...what were we doing there? Anyways...fun!
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Name: MariaLuvBug annmaria@earthlink.net
From: http://annamariaamber.homestead.com/Maria.html (IP Address: 38.29.106.54)
Added: Monday, October 9, 2000 3:54 AM
Comments:
I want to thank this website for making it available to people like us who adore Gordon! I want to wish Gordon all the best, he is a extremely GIFTED individual. I have been listening to his music for almost 20 years now when I was a teenager and I fell in love with his voice and music. I can't wait to see him performing, it will be the first for me!! I hope I won't miss it again. Or I will be heartbroken.
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Name: Gill
From: (IP Address: 168.166.59.122)
Added: Friday, October 6, 2000 2:22 PM
Comments:
Mr. Lightfoot, In my own opinion you are the greatest songwrwiter/poet that I have ever had the privilege to see. I have attended many of your concerts and am lookingforeward to seeingyou againin Columbia, Mo. on Nov. 5th. You are an excellent preformer andI can seewhy even Dylan said that you arehis favorite singer. "When you hear a Lightfoot song you justs wish it would never end." Gill from Missouri.
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Name: Mike Berry Mberry9@cs.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.207.69)
Added: Tuesday, October 3, 2000 5:54 PM
Comments:
I love Gord's music. I was introduced to it in college, at UC Davis, by a wonderful woman across the hall named Karen Hochstein. Karen...where have you gone? If anyone knows her whereabouts (last known to be residing in Palo Alto, CA) let me know.
Mike
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Name: Shawn Bisbee sbisbee966@yahoo.com
From: (IP Address: 63.52.77.9)
Added: Saturday, September 30, 2000 9:57 PM
Comments:
Thanks for this website. It's the best one for Gordon Lightfoot I've yet found. I look forward to returning to it again and again.
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Name: Roy Whenary roywhenary@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 195.92.67.78)
Added: Friday, September 29, 2000 9:34 AM
Comments:
Have loved Gordon's music since the 60's. Saw him in concert many times in London (Royal Albert Hall). Took my kid brother to see him when he was 12-ish ... who is now 35 (and still loves Gord's music!). Would love to see him in concert in England again sometime soon!!! Let me know if this is ever arranged! Haven't seen him live for many many years (probably 20!).
Most of my friends are nostalgic about the Beatles, Rolling Stones,etc,etc ... but at that time my great heros were Gordon Lightfoot, Tom Paxton, Phil Ochs,etc,etc. Still sounds like magic!
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Name: Császár János jcsaszar@mol.hu
From: (IP Address: 171.31.0.10)
Added: Thursday, September 28, 2000 5:06 AM
Comments:
Yes, there are some GL fans in Hungary.
By the way is there anybody who can send me a
Songbook free of charge?
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Name: Brad Burnham bburnham@ktar.com
From: (IP Address: 208.139.95.9)
Added: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 10:37 AM
Comments:
Just saw Gordon play in Tempe, AZ a couple of weeks ago...fabulous show and SO MANY songs...sounded perfect-very impressive. Also we met him back stage and he was as nice as his music! I still have the songs running thru my head!!! Thanks to Gordon for the time and music!!! Brad Burnham at KTAR radio in Phx
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Name: Matt
From: (IP Address: 205.188.193.189)
Added: Saturday, September 16, 2000 10:07 PM
Comments:
OK, among many of the artists I have in my collection, Gord would have to be my favorite. I have all the albums available on CD and Gord's Gold on LP which was my mom's. I really think Gord's music in incredible. I'm only 22 and listen to at least one of his CD's a week. I love his music, his voice and just the wonderful songs he has written, and me being a guitar player I love playing his music as well. The other important artists i have an abundance of is Billy Joel and Neil Diamond. But, Gord has always been my fav. I just hope to see Gord in concert someday, but he only comes to the Philadelphia area sometimes. Ah well i guess i'll continue to watch Gord as "a passing ship" until then.
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Name: billyg billg_02176@yahoo.com
From: (IP Address: 64.12.105.181)
Added: Saturday, September 16, 2000 9:17 AM
Comments:
I'm proud that C.F. Martin honored him with the signature Guitar, the D-18GL, which also commemorates the ledgend of the EDMOND FITZGERALD which he immortalized in 1976.
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Name: Tim Baker coonriverdog@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.204.196)
Added: Thursday, September 14, 2000 8:37 PM
Comments:
Few songs become monster hits that everybody knows and recognizes from one generation to the next. American Woman, by the Guess who, and Joy to the World, by Three Dog Night are two that come to mind. You can add The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald, by Gordon Lightfoot, to the " List "
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Name: Jim Canell jpc0101@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.197.34)
Added: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 6:43 AM
Comments:
What caught my imagination years ago was the Canadian Railroad Trilogy. The epic put to music by someone who could sing and write moved me. My family were Canadian before the Crown came and I just found the story riveting. The music of the simple ballads like Alberta Bound and Love songs like If You Could Read My Mind, touch my heart. And of course the retelling of the Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald still gets to me. Gordy is a moving songwriter and storyteller.
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Name: Bob Leatherwood Lwood423@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.200.148)
Added: Friday, September 8, 2000 8:15 PM
Comments:
I have been a devotee for years. Thanks for your work!! I would love to find Gord concert video...does anyone know where to find? I saw him on the old PBS show Soundstage years ago and was very impressed by the off the record sound and arrangments. Thanks!!!
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Name: Ed Holt hhpejh@dmrtc.net
From: (IP Address: 208.10.217.201)
Added: Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:16 PM
Comments:
I have been a fan of Gordon Lightfoot for many years.
The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald is one of my favorite
songs. I remember when the ship went down and have
followed the story of the ship. I recently purchased
2 prints of the Fitz. that were done by David Conklin.
The prints are also signed by Gordon Lightfoot. Two
great artist that use a different media have come together
on these prints. They are awesome.
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Name: Margaret (AKA PEARL) sthompson@coslink.net
From: (IP Address: 208.47.225.40)
Added: Wednesday, September 6, 2000 9:09 PM
Comments:
love visiting this site; enjoy
reading the lyrics to long-forgotten songs.
Interesting comments from all who visit discussion board.
Hope to visit often
Florian: good job!
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Name: Bob Rumble bob.rumble@virgin.net
From: (IP Address: 194.168.124.120)
Added: Wednesday, September 6, 2000 11:23 AM
Comments:
First saw/heard GL on U.K. BBC2 "In Concert" TV programme and now own most of his music on CD/Vinyl
Saw him twice at the Royal Albert Hall London in 1974 and 1975
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Name: Max Mason zonamaxen@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.195.181)
Added: Tuesday, September 5, 2000 12:40 AM
Comments:
Have always been a Lightfoot fan because of the beautiful and thought provoking lyrics. Have seen him 3 times in concert and have always been extremely satisfied afterwards. Am looking forward to attending his Nov concert in KC. The staying power of performers like Gordon Lightfoot and Van Morrison is amazing to me. I appreciate the artists, like these two, who really love their music. If they would team up for a tour, my concert going would be complete.
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Name: jen sinclair
From: rainstorm3@hotmail.com (IP Address: 24.69.48.14)
Added: Tuesday, September 5, 2000 11:34 AM
Comments:
just wanted to add my name here really...it's so cool to find a site like this(thanks florian)and be able to talk about our likes and dislikes of something we all have in common.i could ramble on about many things ,but i'll save it for the postingboard!!talk to you all soon!
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Name: ALAN GURNARI Agurnari@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.201.59)
Added: Monday, September 4, 2000 9:20 PM
Comments:
LOVE THAT SONGBOOK
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Name: Richard "STEERHIDE' Naugle steerhide@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 154.5.34.97)
Added: Monday, September 4, 2000 11:51 AM
Comments:
HI.I'm an old freind of Gords, sort of.having been a long haul trucker and trucking from one coast to the other,any time i popped one of his tapes in the deck it allways made me feel closer to home.that helps a hole lot espesially when your south of the border in the middle of the great north american waste land.ive got one thing i`d like to know and that is why dosen`t he put the words to the songs on the inside of the tape liner? as someone who has a hearing problem it would really help.after being a freind for about 20 years i still find it hard to understand what he is singing.
any how,great site.
steerhide in porters lake NS.
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Name: Martha Gardner mungamoe@yahoo.com
From: (IP Address: 64.20.224.97)
Added: Monday, September 4, 2000 11:17 AM
Comments:
Hi! I too am so thrilled that Gordon Lightfoot is still out there doing concerts! I am from Duluth, MN, originally, and love to hear that Canadian accent!! He is going to be in concert in Duluth I think as part of a 25 year tribute to the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald in November! Would SO LOVE to see that, but...BRRR! We live in sunny Florida now. I really AM hoping my husband will take me there, though, because we got married there 25 years ago, not many days after that boat went down, so that song always takes us home. Then we saw Gordon in concert there in Spring of 1978 and sure loved the song, "The Circle is Small", ya sure never hear that one much any more!
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Name: Anne Rainys CFDANNE@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.197.31)
Added: Saturday, September 2, 2000 11:39 PM
Comments:
I have seen 3 of Gordon"s concerts and loved everyone.My favorite song is Canadian Railroad trilogy.
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Name: Zach French rwfrench@mindspring.com
From: (IP Address: 165.247.87.198)
Added: Saturday, September 2, 2000 7:40 PM
Comments:
I have been looking for Gordon Lightfoot's Salute for a while now, and have been unable to find it anywhere! If anyone knows where I could buy this album, PLEASE e-mail me. Thanks!!
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Name: Mark Sheppard sheepherder@bigfoot.com
From: (IP Address: 209.244.74.237)
Added: Friday, September 1, 2000 11:40 AM
Comments:
I like all kinds of different music. However, Gordon Lightfoot is like an old friend to me. I grew up on Sundown and the Edmund Fitzgerald.
I wish I could sing and play half as well as he.
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Name: Mende Joveski joveski@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 131.170.6.141)
Added: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 9:40 PM
Comments:
I guess from reading some of the entries here, I'm one of the
"babies" here, at only 22 years old!. Although my favourite band is
Led Zeppelin, there's nothing more relaxing than putting on one of GL's
albums after a long day at uni. I got into him at the very end of 1997,
when during a hot night at 4:00am, I decided to put the radio on and flick
through some AM stations cause I couldn't sleep. A catchy song (Sundown)
came on, and I made a note of it. While doing the same thing a week later,
another catchy song came on (IYCRMM). I thought, hang on, haven't I
heard this name before. Then I thought, he can't have every song like this.
Then I found summertime dream at a record fair for 50 cents. Bought it
and heard more of the same. This was a year later!. So, throughout last
year, I started collecting all his albums, and found that all his songs
are similar - "simple, catchy tunes". My favourite album is actually DSR,
with EW second. I like that DQ to Salute region the most. APPT has a special
meaning cause I bought that a day before my grandfather died, so all the
songs on that remind me of him and a girl that I was getting to know really
well. However, we lost contact as she has gone interstate. So, this
situation, my grandfather's death, and finishing the undergraduate
part of my course all comes back as happy/sad combo when I listen to APPT.
Favourite songs @ the moment are farewell anabel, auctioneer, long thin
dawn, odr, uncle toad said, endless wire, heaven help the devil, salute,
dream street rose and wherefor and why.
Most of the songs bring back some special memory. I know it's weird for a
22 year old to be listening to both led zeppelin and gordon within the space
of a couple hours, but it does happen!
Anyone else around here in their early 20's?????
Better stop rambling,
Mende
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Name: KATHY H. KATHYYOHAR@JUNO.COM
From: (IP Address: 205.188.195.43)
Added: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 7:59 PM
Comments:
I HAVE BEEN A GL FAN SINCE THE EARLY 60'S. I HAVE A SISTER 9 YEARS OLDER WHO LISTENED TO HIS
MUSIC ALONG WITH IAN AND SILVIA, PETER PAUL AND
MARY, ETC. I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF SEEING GORDON IN CONCERT A COUPLE DOZEN TIMES AND WAS FORTUNATE TO HAVE MY PICTURE TAKEN WITH HIM BACK STAGE IN DALLAS, TX IN 1976, WITH AN AUTOGRAPH. I JUST SAW HIM AGAIN ON AUGUST 25TH HERE IN DENVER CO AND IT WAS LIKE VISITING WITH AN OLD FRIEND. I DID NOT STAY AROUND AND WAIT FOR HIM TO EMERGE FROM BACKSTAGE AS I AM RECOVERING FROM SURGERY AND WAS NOT FEELING TOO WELL, BUT I WOULD NOT HAVE MISSED THE CONCERT EVEN IF I WAS ONE DAY POST OP. WHEN I MET HIM HE WAS PRETTY DRUNK BUT HE WAS SO NICE TO ME. I VISITED WITH HIM FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES AND I FELL IN LOVE. IT IS A MEMORY I WILL CHERISH FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. I ONLY HOPE THE CONCERT THIS YEAR IS NOT THE LAST TIME I SEE HIM LIVE. I AM GLAD GORDON IF YOU ARE READING THIS THAT YOU ARE CLEAN AND SOBER AND ENJOYING YOUR LIFE. I WORRIED FOR YEARS ABOUT YOUR DRINKING AND HOPED YOU WOULD SEE THE LIGHT AND GIVE IT UP. I AM PROUD OF YOU AND HOPE YOU HAVE MANY MORE HAPPY YEARS. THANK YOU FOR THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC AND THE MEMORIES AND FOR THE PRICELESS KODAK MOMENT BACKSTAGE. I LOVE YOU.
KATHY
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Name: Mari Werner MariaRWerner@CompuServe.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.207.66)
Added: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 10:21 PM
Comments:
Your website is extremely professional and comprehensive and you are to be credited for all the work you have done in maintaining this. The first Lightfoot song I ever heard was "The Minstrel of the Dawn" back in 1970 and it struck me as, to paraphrase something Salieri says in "Amadeus", as the music of Paradise. All these years later, I can still go back and recollect "the wonder of that night" when I first heard Lightfoot. I also feel, as another contributer stated in your guestbook, that the music of Gordon Lightfoot has been a backdrop to my life, and probably to the lives of a great deal of other people.
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Name: brian alworth bstorm@clas.net
From: (IP Address: 206.61.9.3)
Added: Sunday, August 27, 2000 6:30 PM
Comments:
When i was a young teenager back in the 1970s i used to go with my uncle down to the corner pub in Dietrich, Idaho. He gave me a few quarters to keep me quiet, and over and over again i played "Carefree Highway" on the jukebox. Since then he's been my favorite artist...i feel sort of like i've grown older with him.
Thanks for the website...didn't realize there were so many other GL fans out there. I especially didn't think there were any female fans...seems like my love for his music has probably chased away more than a couple of would-be girlfriends!!
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Name: Ian Denne roseden@btinternet
From: (IP Address: 193.113.185.136)
Added: Sunday, August 27, 2000 4:41 PM
Comments:
never seen gord live.not enough played on english radio. "the wreck of the edmund fitzgerald" is the most memorably haunting song ive ever heard.
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Name: Deby Brinkley brink@rkymtnhi.com
From: (IP Address: 204.131.47.84)
Added: Sunday, August 27, 2000 12:44 AM
Comments:
The first album I ever bought was one of Gordon
Lightfoot's, I lived in Finland Minnesota when the
Edmund Fitzgerald went down, I was amazed at how
GL's song about the Fitgerald affected me when I
first heard it. My children knew all the words of
Gordon's songs and could sing them better than Sesame
Street songs. My husband and I had tickets to Gordon's
concert in Casper Wyoming, but Tex died before the
the concert, I went alone and felt at peace then, it
was something we had planned for a long time and I
went with my husband in my heart. GL's songs were
played at the funeral, it seems my life has always
had Gordon in it and I gladly will keep it that way.
I missed the concerts in Colorado where I now live
so I guess I will be travelling at least once this
year to another state. It will be the first time
to see him in concert since Casper, it will be a
wonderful reunion for me. I hope he never tires
of entertaining us, his fans.
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Name: John Hooton jocihooton@aol.com
From: www.pikes-peak.com/timberlodge/ (IP Address: 152.163.197.214)
Added: Sunday, August 27, 2000 3:02 AM
Comments:
Last night after the concert in Denver,for the second time,I got to shake Gord's hand. More about this later.I first saw Gord in concert in 1967 at EXPO 67,the World's Fair in Montreal, Canada,when I was just 13 years old. After moving to the States in 1970 I was lucky enough to see him in concert two times in San Diego, two times in Los Angeles, two times in Phoenix and one time in Fort Worth. It was at the 1987 Fort Worth concert at Billy Bob's Texas that through sheer luck I managed to get a back stage pass [which I still have] from Pee Wee Charles. My wife Cindy and I and Cindy's Mom were having dinner before the concert at a restaurant close to Billy Bob's and I kept noticing a familiar face at the table next to us.I finally asked the guy "Do we know each other" and he said he was with Gordon Lightfoot's band. I said "You are the steel guitar player,Pee Wee Charles. We're here to see the concert tonight."We talked for a while and then he asked me if I would like to meet Gordon. Of course I said "Yes" and he gave me the pass. That concert was memorable to me because I remember Gord playing a few songs solo without the band.I had never seen this before. After the concert we had a hard time getting back stage because even though we had the pass, our name wasn't on "The List" We finally got back stage and talked with all the members of the band and got them to autograph one of our ticket stubs.[All except Rick Haynes the bass player] Finally I got to meet Gord ,shake his hand,talk for a few minutes and also get his autograph on the ticket stub. Cindy's Mom had brought a small camera along and she took a picture of Gord and I standing side by side.I also had the audacity to give Gord a copy of a song that I had written called "Ten Degrees and Getting Colder-Sequel 21 Years Later" I had frantically written down the words on a bar napkin during the intermission. Thinking back on that moment I know that I deserved the blank stare that he gave me. That's the first time I got to meet Gord in person. The next 13 years I was real busy in Colodado Springs starting our own business and helping to raise Our twin boys,born in 1990. During those years I always kept up with Gord's new music and realized how much I missed seeing him in concert. I finally got hooked up to the internet in January of 2000 and the first thing I did was to see if there were any Lightfoot websites. I was astounded to find this incredible website and especially happy to find a list of tour dates. As soon as I heard about the PBS taping of the April 19,2000 concert in Reno, I called to see if any tickets were still available. I was lucky to get 2 tickets in the last row of the upper balcony. We flew to Reno a couple of days early because I had heard that they would be doing sound c****s and rehearsals the 2 nights before the concert. To make a long story even longer, we were escorted out of the theatre several times in the days before the concert and couldn't find a way to get back stage passes. The concert was incredible and I came home and wrote about it on this same web page around April 26[see archives if you are interested] Now about last night and the second time that I got to meet Gord. Cindy and I drove up to Denver and c****ed into a hotel about a block away from the Paramount Theatre. We walked over to the theatre around 3:00 pm to see if we could find a way to get back stage passes for after the concert. We had no luck so we had a bight to eat at the Paramount Cafe and shopped along the 16th street mall and did some serious people watching.[We don't get out in the big city too often, by choice, not by lack of opportunity] Around 7:30pm we headed to the theatre and witnessed a great show. Gord was possitively chatty compared to most of his shows. He talked about how much he likes to tour and "how he was going to tour until the touring ends and then do the big tour in the sky" and how he had had only 3 days to write the Canadian Railroad Trilogy for a TV special back in 1967 and something about papier mache rails and sledge hammers and how he had borrowed the format for CRT from the Civil War Trilogy written by someone who had become his friend but was now passed away. We were in row Z, only 26 rows back but we found the volume during the first set to be too low. The sound guys must have made some adjustments during intermission because the sound levels during the second half were much better. One particular moment of the concert gave me goosebumps and that was towards the end of CRT. It's hard to explain but the volume went up, he slowed the tempo down and he intensified the words and the feelings in the song. When the song was done the crowd went wild with applause and most of us jumped to our feet and yelled. Anyways, at the end of the concert Gord made reference to it being "a hot Friday night" and "wanting to get out of here" He only did one encore [Old Dan's Records] and then came back on stage and bowed to the audience several times and left. Well, when we had gone into the concert hall it was indeed a hot and dry Friday night but when we walked around to the back stage door of the hall it was sprinkling rain and breazy. Cindy was wearing heels, a cotton skirt and a tank top and stood shivering as we waited with about 40 other people for the band and Gordon to come out. As The rain intensified I felt like a real heel. Just as we were starting to go back to the hotel after waiting about 40 minutes,Barry the drummer came out trying to go incognito but some of us recognized him and asked him to talk a while,pose for pictures and sign autographs. It amazes me how incredibly friendly and cordial every single person connected with Gordon's concerts are. Every member of the band ,his personal pilot,Joe, his equipment driver,Bill and especially Gord himself.After we talked with Barry and Bill we noticed that Domino's was delivering pizza backstage so we figured that it was going to be a while before the rest of the band was going to come out so we went back to the hotel,got Cindy into some dry and warm clothes, grabbed the umbrella from the car and headed back to the stage door. As we got close we could see camera flashes going off and the small crowd of people gathered around Gordon.Imagine if you will, 11:30 at night with the rain pouring down and there's Gord with his leather jacket on standing there signing autographs, shaking hands, talking with his fans and posing for pictures. The first thing that I thought was OMYGOD he's going to get a chill and catch a cold and miss some concert dates. I grabbed our umbrella and held it over him and the people he was talking to [much to the relief of one of the guys who was trying to get Gord into a car driven by Rick Haynes the bass player] Since I was holding the umbrella I got the chance to talk with Gord and get his autograph on the picture of he and I from Billy Bob's from the backstage visit in 1987. At that point the guy who was trying to get Gord into the car became adamant with the fans that Gord had to leave and steered Gord to the waiting car. Gord got into the car and I thought that was that.A few minutes later as Cindy and I were walking past the car, Gord rolled down the window and I asked him if he would sign a picture of me standing under the marquis sign with his name on it from the Reno PBS special concert.His eyes lit up and he said"We got to keep every song from that show for the TV special" and he gladly signed my picture.
Well that's the story of the second time I got to meet Gordon Lightfoot. Let me just say that I'm a very mellow guy and I'm not a fanatic about anything.But after meeting Gord the first time I always knew that I would get to meet him again.There was no doubt in my mind. He has been a major part of my musical life and has had a major impact on my personal life since the mid 60's. Hopefully a few of you out there will understand why I would go through all this.I understand and accept it and thank God my "Beautiful" wife Cindy understands....
PS. I finally got Rick Haynes' autograph on the concert ticket stub from the Billy Bob's concert in 1987.
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Name: Laura Shapiro laurashapiro@sprintmail.com
From: (IP Address: 168.191.180.173)
Added: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 12:34 AM
Comments:
Wondering what is in store for us at Gordon's concert--Humphreys by the Bay, Aug 31 2000?
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Name: Dean Jonasson dejelstep@cici.mb.ca
From: (IP Address: 206.45.198.132)
Added: Sunday, August 20, 2000 8:56 PM
Comments:
I've only been on the Web for a few weeks but have been impressed with the way people can connect. A site like this only reinforces the warm, familiar emotions associated with Lightfoot. My compliments to all the contributors (even the cranky ones who force us out of our complacency and allow us to think a little harder on why we feel so strongly about the music).
I've been aware of Lightfoot almost as long as my awareness of recorded music. Dad had three collections from the United Artists years on 8-track (that should date me nicely!) and I proceeded to wear them all out. I moved on to Lightfoot's then current tapes of "Don Quixote" and "Old Dan's Records", back when Canadian radio featured singles like "Beautiful" and "You Are What I Am".
Picking a favourite Lightfoot song is like picking a favourite piece of clothing: some days you go for the corduroys that make you feel warm and other days the dress shirt that makes you look good... and some days you just feel like wearing your Saturday clothes.
I would struggle to pick a single fave song from each of his albums but Lightfoot's oddball experiments probably dominate my current top ten: the passionate & pointed "Circle Is Small"; the rhythmic "Me & Bobby McGee"; the hoot of "Alberta Bound"; the dramatic "Farewell to Annabelle"; the spacey "Seven Island Suite"; the sexy "Slide On Over"; the cryptic "Too Many Clues"; the funny "Boss Man" (with the "Pet Sounds" backing); the tragic "Talking In Your Sleep" and the narrative "Ballad of Yarmouth Castle".
No one describes being alive better than Gordon Lightfoot.
Thank you for allowing me to share this fine space!
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Name: Stacy Van Steenwyk stacy@camasnet.com
From: (IP Address: 12.32.48.216)
Added: Saturday, August 19, 2000 11:05 PM
Comments:
Whenever I feel lost, I put on some Gordon Lightfoot, and I feel at home, at peace, atleast in my heart for a time. Finding this site has been fun, discovering I'm not the only person who can't ever live without Gordon in my life! I've seen Gordon at Northrup Auditorium in St. Paul several times and low and behold, once I know of he came to Boise and I traveled many hours to see him. A few years after that concert and not having a chance to see him as I lived in remote central Idaho (the place that's burning up now) I wrote to him and invited him to come visit me at my little mountain cabin...we could sit around a quiet campfire, play music or just listen to the crackling fire and watch the sparks rise into black night sky. I told him I didn't think anyone in Dixie, Idaho knew who he was, so he could have a nice break from the public, just relax and I'd show him all around the mountains. Well, he never wrote back or showed up, ****! Guess he was too busy. I still live in the mountains of Idaho, but I sure miss Lake Superior and the little log cabin I once lived in on the Echo Trail outside of Ely where I would listen to Gordon, the loons and the wolves. I haven't thought of these things for so long...I didn't think anyone would understand how Gordon has touched my life...but from what I read here, you all have been touched by this gifted man.
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Name: j. mahoney mahonfamly
From: (IP Address: 205.188.196.46)
Added: Saturday, August 19, 2000 11:02 PM
Comments:
Wondering if anyone has heard the remake of "Sundown" that has the chorus done in a rap fashion?
I heard it in the Kenneth Cole store on Michigan Ave., Chicago while shopping there last week. Would like to know who the artist is that has redone the song in this style.
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Name: Jayne advk8r@gateway.net
From: (IP Address: 63.26.195.112)
Added: Saturday, August 19, 2000 12:19 AM
Comments:
Well, Jeff all I can say is that it has been wa-a-a-y too long since I pulled my first G.L. album from it's slip cover and sat in the dark and cried to 'I heard you talking in your sleep'...tomorrow I'm going to buy the CD. You have put a lot of work into this site...nice job. Listening to the midis took me back to my first apartment in 1970-71 on the water front of Lake Michigan in a small town a couple of hours north of Milwaukee. I saw many ships like the E. Fitzgerald that struggled to reach port on cold winter nights when the wind chill was 40 below with winds that were treacherous. Just about the time you'd hear its horn alerting the bridge tender to raise the bride you'd see the ship. The ship would make its way into port and if it was near the Holidays you'd see a few strings of Xmas lights hanging off of the smokestacks (and hanging on by a thread!) in a tree shape that someone had strung as a reminder of home. Quite a site to see at 2:00 am on a Sunday morning with frost on the window pane and icicles hanging off the ship's bow three feet thick and hanging down 15 more. Those were the days, my friend...jfm
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Name: Margie mmanthey@twcny.rr.com
From: (IP Address: 24.24.5.193)
Added: Friday, August 18, 2000 6:53 PM
Comments:
Firstly, this is a great site. It's really FANTASTIC to read the comments of others who have not only enjoyed GL's music for years, but are deeply moved and inspired by his amazing songwriting / singing talent. I could listen to Gord tunes day in, day out, without the music growing stale. It amazes me, because I cannot say that of any other artists, even those I appreciate and enjoy. I'm almost 35 now, and have been listening to Gord since I was about 10. My brother was getting into album collecting in the '70's and purchased Summertime Dream. We were hooked, even my Dad who was blessed with a fantastic opera-quality tenor and thought modern day singers were blasphemous! Anyway, in more recent years ('93), I was privileged to see Gord at the Nat'l Arts Centre in Ottawa with my husband -- front row, center (right in front of Gord's knees!) Got to give him a high five -- high moment and great memory for me! DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET "SALUTE"? I'm missing it from my collection and would really be excited to obtain it. If you know, please email me. Well, y'all, I look forward to c****ing back to this site and reading all your wonderful comments about our much-loved GL. Bye for now!
PS: has anyone c****ed out music by James Keelaghan? He's very good, and if you like Gord's stuff, I think you should c**** out some James. He's folksy and has great songwriting talent and a smooth voice (oh, and he's Canadian, too!) An older-time artist to c**** out would be Stan Rogers. He died in a plane crash, but left behind some good music to enjoy. (gee, another Canadian...hmmm...) Let me know what you think!
Best to all,
M.
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Name: Sean niteks@kscable.com
From: (IP Address: 24.94.218.178)
Added: Thursday, August 17, 2000 9:54 PM
Comments:
I have liked gordon for many years now.I was lucky to see him in Duluth,MN. somewhere around 1990. I unfortunatly live in Kansas now and will Not be able to make it to his concert in Salina. I hope he continues his art and tours again so i may see him again.
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Name: Wallace
From: http://www.biggolddog.com (IP Address: 216.167.172.10)
Added: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 10:44 PM
Comments:
Have been listening and owning Gordo's music for over 30 years. Have been blessed to see him twice, once ['74]in a large venue in Honolulu, shortly after seeing Joni Mitchell and the Braker Bros. band. Next time ['85]in a very small setting in Dallas. Still listen and am inspired especially by the Pony Man which can "take me away".
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Name: Hemman Family
From: (IP Address: 216.63.203.18)
Added: Monday, August 14, 2000 10:37 PM
Comments:
We are eagerly awaiting the upcoming Gordon Lightfoot concert at the Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas. I have seen Gordon Lightfoot once years earlier when he played in Wichita, KS. What a performer! It was in the early 70's several years before the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. My ALL TIME FAVORITE has to be that one. I can still remember where I was the first time I heard it....on the way home from wheat harvesting in North Dakota. It had such an endearing melody...almost like the ship was calling out to you sometimes. I've been a fan since the early 70's....Can't wait to see him again next week. Peggy H.
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Name: Robin B. Griesman rgriesman@uplogon.com
From: (IP Address: 208.163.64.62)
Added: Monday, August 14, 2000 8:58 AM
Comments:
This is a question concerning the song "If You Could Read My Mind." What movie was Mr. Lightfoot referring to when he penned the words "just like an old time movie 'bout a ghost from a wishing well." Thank you for your help.
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Name: Sheila Ann Baroody sheilab@shentel.net
From: (IP Address: 204.111.52.98)
Added: Saturday, August 12, 2000 5:32 PM
Comments:
For my birthday this year my youngest son's present was a date to see Gordon Lightfoot performing live at Wolftrap in Vienna, VA. This would be a first for me and it was one of the greatest presents I've ever received. I stumbled on this man's music, by accident, 30 years ago. I saw his name on an album, didn't have a clue who he was and bought the album because I liked his name! For the next 30 years I've collected and listened to...over and over...the works of this very gifted balladeer. Now I've also seen him perform. I still haven't come back down to earth. His onstage style is so quiet and unassuming that you get to experience his incredible musical storytelling talent without the distractions of a lot of chatter and glitz. I am truly awed.
And as for this site...lots of class!
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Name: Carol Hoge choge@pei.sympatico.ca
From: (IP Address: 142.176.114.233)
Added: Saturday, August 12, 2000 11:33 AM
Comments:
I have enjoyed Lightfoot's music for a long time. It was of interest to me to read what my favorite artist (Bob Dylan) had to say about him:
"Some guys got it down-Leonard Cohen, Paul Brady, Lou Reed, secret heros-John Prine, David Allen Coe, Tom Waits, I listenmore to that kind
of stuff than whatever is popular at the moment, they're not just witchdoctoring up the planet, they don't set up barriers...Gordon Light-
foot, every time I hear a song of his, it's like I wish it would last forever."
That's pretty high praise of one great artist from another great artist.
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Name: KC kc@cybersurfers.net
From: (IP Address: 208.245.109.16)
Added: Friday, August 11, 2000 11:54 PM
Comments:
HI I have loved Gordon for 35 years never tire of his music. this is a GREAT SIGHT does anyone live around Bakersfield CA and want to share a ride to visaila?
Let me know
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Name: kelly stowell cedarsage@yahoo.com
From: www.cyberniche.com/kls (IP Address: 140.90.151.176)
Added: Friday, August 11, 2000 9:07 AM
Comments:
i first heard of gordon lightfoot via my home ec teacher
in high school. ('81-'82) i know i was late hearing
of him, but hey, it was a very small town in the midwest!
i am now 36, and just got to go see him live for the
first time this past tuesday. WHAT A TREAT! i was enthralled,
and so glad to get to go. this man LOVES what he does...it
is so obvious...even from the nosebleed seats! i can't imagine
playing the same songs for years and years, and still having
a good time doing it! i love minstrel of the dawn...it was
my favorite song then, and it still is now. i was tickled
that he sang it...thanks for making the request (this to the
man in north carolina? who was going to see the concert in new
york) i went to the concert at wolftrap in virginia, the night
before the concert in new york. it was a mind blowing, awesome,
fabulous, wonderful, lifetime gift. thank you so much.
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Name: Peter Bellairs pbellair@donaldhs.vic.edu.au
From: (IP Address: 203.36.248.12)
Added: Thursday, August 10, 2000 9:56 PM
Comments:
I was a fan of GL before I'd ever heard of him. PP&M sang Early Morning Rain and That's What You Get For Loving Me on an album back in about '68. In 1970 I was struggling through university and working in an all night hamburger shop (pre McDonald's) when the radio played IYCRMM. I was hooked. The only album I could get at the time was Summer Side of Life -it started my collection. I recently finally tracked down a copy of PPT - You wouldn't believe how hard it was to get a copy in Australia. I saw GL in concert in Melbourne in May 1974. Unfortunately he hasn't been back since. You people in Nth America are certainly lucky to be able to get to live performances.
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Name: Tim Monaghan tmonaghan@sjm.com
From: (IP Address: 136.237.12.110)
Added: Tuesday, August 8, 2000 2:28 PM
Comments:
I have followed GL since highschool. Old dans records pulled me into a make believe world that I wished I could have lived in. If I had to pick a favorite song it would be the watchmans gone. Its funny "Sundown" is the only song on this album that I dont care for. I hope you continue to capture us in your music...You truly are the poet north of the border.
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Name: michael Donovan mikedcapecod@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.207.72)
Added: Monday, August 7, 2000 8:44 AM
Comments:
Gordon Lightfoot's music was created for listening to on a porch in the summer evenings. Or drinking beers on a snowy night.
My friends and I are 25. We listen to rock, rap, the dead, folk, and Gordon Lightfoot. I found his summertime dream in my Dads records and the rest is history. I now have about 10 albums.
God bless jim Croce and Johnny Denver.
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Name: Cliff Marshall cliffam56@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.201.188)
Added: Friday, August 4, 2000 9:12 PM
Comments:
Looking forward to tommorrow's concert (8/5/00)
in Norwalk, CT.
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Name: brenda labelle gabelle@sympatico.ca
From: (IP Address: 142.217.192.3)
Added: Friday, July 28, 2000 11:46 PM
Comments:
If only you could read my mind....you would know that this song actually changed my life. Will you ever be in the northern Québec region ? Probably not, but you would be surprised to find how many French Canadians know and love your musique. I for 1 am a grand fan and wish to say thank-you for the songs that reach into our hearts and souls. THANKS
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Name: Lisa lhstahlsc@cs.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.198.59)
Added: Friday, July 28, 2000 10:21 PM
Comments:
I'm so happy to have found this website. I've been a loyal fan since about 1974. I wish Colorado Springs was a stop on this tour. Maybe next year?
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Name: Mark Edwynn mark.edwynn@ntl.com
From: (IP Address: 62.252.64.5)
Added: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 5:14 PM
Comments:
Thanks for hours of please - from a dedicated English fan.
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Name: Dawn Johnson DawJohnson@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.192.179)
Added: Sunday, July 23, 2000 11:39 AM
Comments:
Mr Lightfoot:
Your songs, in some way or another, touch the hearts of all!!! Of course, the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and Sundown are two of my favorites, however, Race Among the Ruins has to be my favorite. "So take the best of all that is left, you know this can not be last...how true is that? Keep on singing and writing Gordon...you are the best!!!!
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Name: Dawn Johnson DawJohnson@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.192.179)
Added: Sunday, July 23, 2000 11:38 AM
Comments:
Mr Lightfoot:
Your songs, in some way or another, touch the hearts of all!!! Of course, the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and Sundown are two of my favorites, however, Race Among the Ruins has to be my favorite. "So take the best of all that is left, you know this can not be last...how true is that? Keep on singing and writing Gordon...you are the best!!!!
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Name: Jolene Halfaday jolene@wageswebworks.com
From: (IP Address: 4.19.172.84)
Added: Thursday, July 20, 2000 10:17 PM
Comments:
Hi Gorden;I'am from a small town in Wisconsin .it is near the place you sing about in the song.The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald.The town I live in is Glidden it's about 39 miles from Like Superior.I know there was a book writen about thatship wereck .I talked to the man that was doing the reserchon that.Sincerly Jolene ps. keep up th good work your songs are great and your web very good.
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Name: Bob Blue bigbobsblues@yahoo.ca
From: sites.netscape.net/bobsblues/homepage (IP Address: 216.123.109.193)
Added: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 1:42 AM
Comments:
I had one of the most inspiring experiences of my
life today. Procured some awsome seats for the "Bob Dylan - Phill Lesh" concert in Toronto. The concert was excellent but who was sitting behind me but the guy himself, ""Gordon"". He left his seat and on his way back, I presented my hand.
He passed without regard..then he suddenly turned,
looked me in the eyes and grabbed my hand....
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Name: kit hillman chillman
From: aol (IP Address: 152.163.207.54)
Added: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 12:10 AM
Comments:
I'm an ironworker for thirty some years. I been singing and playing music for another 10 years. I'm about done with the bridges and buildings. Now its time to pick up the music. I'll be singing and playing Lighfoot tunes till I'm gone. He wrote his first songs working railroad bridges with friends of mine and we've held him dear ever since. He knows honest hard work and truth and humility. God bless him.
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Name: KC kc@cybersurfers.net
From: (IP Address: 208.245.109.16)
Added: Monday, July 17, 2000 7:28 PM
Comments:
HI been a Gordon Fan since I was 12 now 46 love all his music. Did not get his specal and would love it. If someone has it on tape I will gladly pay.
Thanks
KC
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Name: Steve Mueller steeli@worldnet.att.net
From: (IP Address: 12.77.139.112)
Added: Monday, July 17, 2000 12:14 AM
Comments:
This is one of the best done websites I have found in dealing with Gordon Lightfoot. It is well organized and easy to get around and find things. I have been a Gordon Lightfoot listener for almost 40 years and have numerous records,cassettes, and cd's of him. One thing I have always wanted to find was a poster of him? Have any ideas? As for the made for TV concert he is doing in Reno,Nevada, I understand that it will be telecasted sometime in December on PBS.
Thank you for all the pictures, lyrics and information about Gordon Lightfoot. I hope he comes in concert again here in Florida.
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Name: Ryan flipp_24@yahoo.com
From: (IP Address: 24.112.255.235)
Added: Sunday, July 16, 2000 9:46 PM
Comments:
Does anyone have Gord's Gold or any bootlegs of Mr. Lightfoot?
I have about 1000 (mostly bootlegs) full albums in mp3 and shn form. Pretty much ALL music types. I'll trade for Gordon.
thanks
please reply to email
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Name: jim thomason jthom@micron.net
From: (IP Address: 206.206.37.126)
Added: Saturday, July 15, 2000 12:22 AM
Comments:
This is a really nice website. I have been a fan of GLs since the mid 1970s. First album I ever heard of his was "Sit Down Young Stranger". Originally bought the album on LP record, and burned through it in no time at all. I bought a second one and then bought a cassette. Since then, I've gotten a little smarter. I bought it in a CD. Have most of his albums, but SDYS remains my favorite. I've seen him in concert five times. I hope hes planning another tour stop in my area, because I never tire of seeing him. Thanks for the info and the web site. JT
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Name: Dennis Ryan dryan@ctt.net
From: www.ctt.net (IP Address: 208.60.58.109)
Added: Friday, July 14, 2000 8:13 PM
Comments:
Just an old fan who love your music.
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Name: Scott Smith smith@midcoast.com
From: (IP Address: 12.25.52.89)
Added: Friday, July 14, 2000 7:26 PM
Comments:
Thank you for the wonderful lyrics! I've been looking for YEARS !!!!!! Gordon Lightfoot is
absolutely my FAVORITE artist. Period. I 'play a little guitar' for my own enjoyment, and now I'll no longer have to 'mumble' the words I don't know.
This is BY FAR the best find on the internet EVER!
THANK YOU!
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Name: Cynthia Defibaugh
From: (IP Address: 207.41.8.32)
Added: Wednesday, July 12, 2000 5:11 PM
Comments:
This is a very good site. I
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Name: Christina McMurry zonygirl@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.197.209)
Added: Monday, July 10, 2000 11:43 PM
Comments:
I had given up on finding a trace but tonight I gave it one more try and there it was...a real life Gordon Lightfoot website. Gordon LIVES !!!, what a grand way to end my day. What can I say, once you have heard that voice, felt those lyrics and been wrapped in those incredible chords one never ever forgets. I'm going to see if I can gets tickets asap to Gammage in August. Thank You Gordon for being you and all of it,beauty or not, you have put down in song. I can't drive to Carefree without thinking about you.
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Name: mark rose shackrat@telusplanet.net
From: (IP Address: 216.34.56.10)
Added: Sunday, July 9, 2000 11:06 PM
Comments:
i knew you were all out there somewhere, fellow Lightfoot fans. I'm 27 years old and have also been listening to Lightfoot since I was in the womb. I don't know of any other artist who can capture the same observations about life and loves that he can and find the right music to highlight it. A very talented and overlooked artist that at least here will stand the test of time. Actually, I don't think I know anybody who doesn't know of his work, and can't find a song of his they know the words to. I would like to let him know how much I appreciate his music and have been inspired by it. Through my attempts to learn the guitar and also observing life, he has been a great mentor, and even though I have never met him, I consider him a friend.
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Name: Heather Nowak moonchick99@yahoo.com
From: (IP Address: 128.23.161.183)
Added: Sunday, July 9, 2000 6:54 PM
Comments:
I always joke with my Mother, about how she listened to too much of Gordon Lightfoot while she was pregnant with me. I'm a month short of 23 and I've been a fan of him all of my life. Sometimes I just need a feel good song to remind me of back home and my family and I'll listen to him. It reminds me of laying by the vent on a cold winter day, listening to him over and over and over again. He puts me at ease, he makes me want to dance a jig, he just plain makes me feel good. I scoff at those who haven't heard of him.. I really pity them as a matter of fact. I know he's touched my life.. And I'm very thankful for it.
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Name: Marilyn Samples janetkirk76@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 208.23.111.5)
Added: Friday, July 7, 2000 11:48 PM
Comments:
I have been listening to Gordon Lightfoot since my teens (about 30 years) and fell in love with the music from the first time I heard it. Over the years his music has helped me survive the usual and not so unusual highs and lows of my life. I don't know any other singer/songwriter that has such appeal to the basics of life. It got me through boyfriend breakup's, falling in love, raising kids (Pony Man is a great lullaby), feeling happy and feeling blue for no reason. I have waited 30 years to see him in concert and I am finally going to do just that On August 25, 2000 in Denver at the Paramount Theatre. My husband and I are really looking forward to it. My husband loves the songs about the railroads, being a former brakeman and coming from a railroad family. My kids, may not like him like I do, but they respect his artistry and musical ability. He's pretty hard to beat!
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Name: Karl D. Sarpolis, Jr. karlskorner@yahoo.com
From: (IP Address: 63.22.139.102)
Added: Wednesday, July 5, 2000 10:36 PM
Comments:
I had the pleasure of meeting Gordon Lightfoot in April 1981 in Merriville Indiana. I had fabricated a small detailed replica of one of Gordon's guitars out of wood, brass, and fishing line. Pee Wee Charles took it back stage, and then invited my girlfriend and myself back to meet Gordon and the band. Another fellow and his son was there, and brought a camera. I begged him to take a picture of us with Gordon, but he refused. I still have Gordon's autograph though, and a copy of "Harry Tracy" on VHS. I would love to have a copy of the PBS Soundstage he did here in Chicago, in the late '70's. That show is what got me interested in playing the guitar, and writing songs.
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Name: Carleen B.
From: (IP Address: 64.12.105.159)
Added: Wednesday, July 5, 2000 5:38 AM
Comments:
I am probably younger than most other Lightfoot fans, I was born in the mid 60's and my father was a huge fan. I think "A Minor Ballad" is the first song I learned the lyrics to. My mom used to play Gordon to rock me to sleep by. I am still trying to replace all my old vinyl with CD's, and it's NOT easy! I was so glad to find this site, Keep up the great work!
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Name: Margie zavacky@acsworld.net
From: (IP Address: 12.4.185.119)
Added: Tuesday, July 4, 2000 6:35 PM
Comments:
Thank you for such a wonderful website. As others have said his music expresses all my emotions and I marvel at his talent, so many songs for us to enjoy. Got to see him in concert in Carlisle, PA in May, so close to the stage but still so far away, would have given anything to be able to tell him how much his music means to me.
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Name: Murial Speth mert@mhtc.net
From: (IP Address: 156.46.128.166)
Added: Tuesday, July 4, 2000 2:31 PM
Comments:
The song"Wreck of the Edmund Fitsgerald" was on a local station today and inspired me to look up things about and found this Gordon website. I, too am a big fan of songs you can UNDERSTAND. Keep it up...
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Name: gary w stover neild55@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.196.26)
Added: Sunday, July 2, 2000 3:40 PM
Comments:
i've been a gordon fan since i was in the 8th grade,30 years ago. his music is "me". the feelings, the thoughts, the emotions, the sadness,
the joy, are all in me and he puts it best in song. i bought every gordon album i could get when others around me were buying hard almost everything else. he always spoke to me.
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Name: Mike Marline cmarline@dog.com
From: (IP Address: 207.168.182.166)
Added: Sunday, July 2, 2000 3:37 AM
Comments:
After hearing "Seven Island Suite" while visiting a southern Mexican beach in 1974, I returned home & promptly purchased the "SUNDOWN" LP. Well crafted, it has always been my favorite. Thanks for the great music.
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Name: Murray Ellison Bluemur
From: (IP Address: 205.188.192.187)
Added: Saturday, July 1, 2000 10:30 AM
Comments:
I have enjoyed Gordon Lightfoot for more than 30 years. I am thrilled to FINALLY be seeing him this summer in Virginia. I love to listen and play his songs on my guitars. My kitty and puppy also enjoy kistening to them. I'd like to hear from or play music with other fans in the Central Virginia area.
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Name: Marilea
From: (IP Address: 205.188.192.31)
Added: Saturday, July 1, 2000 1:16 AM
Comments:
Gordon: My husband, my best friend, her husband and I heard you at Lincoln City, Oregon April 15, 2000. It was the first time for me to see you in concert. It lasted only about 1 1/2 hour, but I could have listened twice that long. Walt and I have listened to your music for many years and like everyone else, you are getting better. Hope to get to see you again some day. Stay well and best of all to you. Marilea
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Name: PHIL CARROLL PHACAR@AOL.COM
From: (IP Address: 152.163.207.194)
Added: Thursday, June 29, 2000 11:05 PM
Comments:
NOT ONLY HAVE I BEEN ENTHRALLED WITH GL SINCE THE 60'S, BUT RECENTLY "BURNED" MY FAVORITES TO DISKS...IT TOOK 4 FULL DISKS!! AND NOW I'M OUT HERE LOOKING FOR MORE. GL REACHES DOWN INSIDE MY PSYCHE AS IF HE WERE PART OF MY SPIRIT OR VICE-VERSA. SOME DAY I HOPE TO BE ABLE TO TELL HIM PERSONALLY THAT I WILL PROBABLY TRAVEL TO HEAVEN WITH A GORD SONG IN MY HEART.
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Name: Cathie cdm626@earthlink.net
From: (IP Address: 63.214.124.59)
Added: Sunday, June 25, 2000 7:24 PM
Comments:
I've been a fan for a LONG time.. and have several of his records.. I was in S. CA in April and had the opportunity to see him perform. It goes to show that Good Music stays around forever.
Nice to see he has so many fans..
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Name: Brett
From: www.forministry.com/15554npum (IP Address: 209.161.64.32)
Added: Wednesday, June 21, 2000 7:51 AM
Comments:
I have been a fan of Gordon Lightfoot since I purchased a 12 string guitar in the mid 70's. This is a great website! Thanks for all the song lyrics and particularly the chords!
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Name: Keith McKenna kmckenna@samnet.net
From: (IP Address: 206.157.176.182)
Added: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 11:21 PM
Comments:
I have been a fan of Gordon Lightfoot since the late sixties. Thanks for this great site.
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Name: Lisa Dickson bealebrat@yahoo.com
From: (IP Address: 209.240.200.124)
Added: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 8:31 PM
Comments:
My husband, Colin Dickson, had the pleasure of staying with Gordon back around 1970 in Montreal He said Gordon had a huge trunk full of song ideas and bits of things. Does the trunk still exist? Colin was with his two kids, Kord and Robin, 4 and 5 years old and they well remember the visit! When can Gordon come to Southern Oregon to entrance us?
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Name: Vera Sparks vsparks@lcii.net
From: (IP Address: 63.162.220.11)
Added: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 7:43 PM
Comments:
I've been very fortunate to see Gordon Lightfoot in concert. It was in Fort Worth, Texas in the 80's at Billy Bobs. It was the best concertI've ever been to. He also performed in the Agora Theater in Dallas. Please come back to Texas. Thanks so much for the "Songbook"
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Name: Terry Robson t.robson@home.com
From: (IP Address: 24.64.127.13)
Added: Saturday, June 17, 2000 9:20 AM
Comments:
Congratulations and thanks for your very thorough web-site. Although an avid record collector since the sixties, I am new to the internet and blown away by the information available on great sites such as yours. I strive at being a completist by having a copy of every Gordon Lightfoot song (need THE TWO-TONES on Chateau label); and I just learned that I am lacking a song called "Movin'" from the SUNDAY CONCERT PLUS Lp. Thanks!
Considering my early exposure and interest, it has been easy being a Gordon Lightfoot fan. I was born in Orillia in 1947 and my stepmother worked for Gord Sr. who was the manager of Wagg's Laundry in Orillia. I believe Gord Sr. was very proud of his son because he would always talk about him. I remember my stepmother coming home with news of such events as Gord becoming a dancer on Country HoeDown when his single "Remember Me, I'm The One" was coming out. As a young teen I was indifferent then because my love was the R & B and DooWop on the American stations that I could tune in on the transistor radio when the sun went down. Time does lend better perspective and as I look back on the incredible music that Gord has given thus far, I feel some privilege in my loose connection to his world class talent. Enough rambling! I as well as you, look forward to the next new Gord Lightfoot song.
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Name: RICH RHOADES
From: (IP Address: 205.188.192.178)
Added: Friday, June 16, 2000 3:11 PM
Comments:
THIS IS A GREAT WEB SITE, I WILL PUT IT IN MY FAVORITES. I LIVE IN EVANSVILLE INDIANA, I HAVE YET TO SEE GL IN CONCERT. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF GREAT AUDITORIUMS- SMALLER ARENAS IN THE AREA I WISH HE WOULD PERFORM CLOSE TO HOME ONE DAY, I WOULD DEFINATELY BE THERE.
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Name: Neil Poulsom neil@poulsom.screaming.net
From: (IP Address: 212.188.147.6)
Added: Wednesday, June 14, 2000 5:47 PM
Comments:
I have been a fan of Gordon Lightfoot since the late 60s when I first heard "If you could read my mind" . He did a few numbers on "The Old Grey Whistle Test" on British TV and I was hooked.
My first "proper" date with the lady who is now my wife was at a Gordie concert at the Albert Hall. I can remember it as if it was yesterday. Since then we have seen him in concert in Cincinnati when on holiday in The States in 1980. His songs, old and new, continue to move me - even as an aging hippy.
Any more albums or tours ?
Keep on writing the poems.
Neil and Ros Poulsom
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Name: John Cockrall c0untryboy@webtv.net
From: (IP Address: 209.240.200.134)
Added: Monday, June 12, 2000 1:10 PM
Comments:
I have been a huge fan of Gordon's since I was a teenager. One of the biggest thrills of my life was seeing him in concert at Harrah's/Reno in 1981. I had just turned 21 and the trip was a gift from my parents. I was right next to the stage and loved every minute. I hope I can make it to one of his California concerts later this year.
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Name: Manuel Bernardo valpar1@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.197.36)
Added: Sunday, June 11, 2000 3:11 PM
Comments:
Gordon, your music has meant so much to me throughout the years. I firstlistened to your music in 1967 and was hooked from day one. You have captured every emotion I have ever felt and your lyrics are pure poetry. I am glad you have found your peace and happiness, and look forward to more of your beautiful music.
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Name: bob jankowski rejankowski@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.192.31)
Added: Sunday, June 11, 2000 7:55 AM
Comments:
Thank you for sharing your talents with us. I worked on the Lakes in 1970 and remember the Fitsgerald. Every time I hear your song I think of all seamen and pray for their safety.
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Name: Steve Schneider ssschneid@home.com
From: (IP Address: 24.4.252.123)
Added: Friday, June 9, 2000 8:46 PM
Comments:
I knew when I first heard "If you could read my mind" he is one of the best singer/songwirters I've ever heard.
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Name: Mark tulsamarkg@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.198.178)
Added: Friday, June 9, 2000 7:44 PM
Comments:
Been a fan of Gordon's music since the 1970's. Thanks for the smiles and thoughts that the songs have gave me.
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Name: Kate Bagosy - Philadelphia ProblemchildKate@cs.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.213.68)
Added: Friday, June 2, 2000 9:07 PM
Comments:
Gordon,
Congradulations on your newly found happiness & peace and your wonderful new family. I've wished this for so many years..... GREAT website! -Fondly
from Kate.
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Name: Kate Bagosy - Philadelphia ProblemchildKate@cs.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.213.68)
Added: Friday, June 2, 2000 9:07 PM
Comments:
Gordon,
Congradulations on your newly found happiness & peace and your wonderful new family. I've wished this for so many years..... GREAT website! -Fondly
from Kate.
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Name: Mal Stewart mals@dynamite.com.au
From: (IP Address: 202.139.64.38)
Added: Thursday, June 1, 2000 7:46 AM
Comments:
A favour from anyone! Does anyone have any GL music sheets that actually show the tabulature, ie his fingerpicking patterns? I have worked out ones like IYCRMM, Sit Down Young Stranger and a few others. But surely there is a music book thats been published!? One I am particularly keen on is Song for a Winters Night. And, just as a point on the favourite song theme - Miguel!! Great guitar and beautiful story.
Love the site - second hit in one week
Cheers from Australia.
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Name: jennie jennie_j48@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 194.168.20.16)
Added: Tuesday, May 30, 2000 12:25 AM
Comments:
If you could read my mind is probably one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Keep it up!
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Name: alex caloradA@aol
From: (IP Address: 209.125.212.140)
Added: Saturday, May 27, 2000 1:49 PM
Comments:
been following gord and his music for 30 years I was finally able to meet him and his band they were nice enough to sign my old martin his music will live on long after we're all gone. I think he has been blessed to keep the band healthy and together for so long he told me he still got one more album in him so I'll be waiting
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Name: Mal Stewart mals@dynamite.com.au
From: (IP Address: 202.139.64.37)
Added: Friday, May 26, 2000 11:18 PM
Comments:
G'Day from Australia!! I was just playing along to a few GL tunes on my guitar and thought I'd look up a website to c**** out tour dates. Obviously Gordon hasn't come to Australia (pity) but I'm in the US/Canada later this year so I c****ed out his tour dates. I also c****ed out everything else and am impressed with your site. WEll Done. Like many people who have written in, I learnt to play the guitar myself by listening to GL songs. He truelly is a master of his trade! REQUEST - Anyone got any video footage of GL in concert or on TV?? I'd love to get a copy.
Cheers and Beers from Australia
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Name: -Baldy-
From: (IP Address: 24.216.186.87)
Added: Friday, May 26, 2000 7:06 PM
Comments:
Love your section with each song listing within each album! Great job on putting it all together.
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Name: Les Jones lcjones@kentuckymusician.net
From: www.kentuckymusician.net (IP Address: 206.28.61.51)
Added: Friday, May 26, 2000 3:03 PM
Comments:
Absolutely! Your site is the finest I've seen for Gordon. Exceptional, valuable and down right nice to view. You attention to detail is only shadowed by Gordon himself.
Thank you!
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Name: Ron Elsley ron.elsley@btinternet.com
From: (IP Address: 62.7.111.187)
Added: Thursday, May 25, 2000 4:17 PM
Comments:
Hi Florian.I live in UK and have been a Lightfoot fan since 1970,But only got to see him last Year at Massey Hall 2 Nights.I have all his LPs/CDs.This year I sent of a order to Mr Video after a wait of 2 months I recieved a Copy of Intimate & Interactive July7,1999.Great show,But I was a little dissaponted with the copy of the tape.Is there anyone out there with good copy of any Gord concerts or TV outputs.Thanks
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Name: Dany McFadden k-leb@sympatico.ca
From: (IP Address: 206.172.155.3)
Added: Monday, May 22, 2000 2:45 PM
Comments:
Bonjour Gord! When I first heard you,you where
a guest at the Tommy Hunter Show.This was back in
79 or 80...I think. As you were singing "Big Steel
Rail" I Turned around to my father and asked him
if uncle Reg had a guitar to many.He did! I star-
ted to teach myself chords.J-P a friend of mine
helped me with the fingerpicking.It took a while
but I stuck with it.I worked hard on that thing,
being a slow learner.I`ve seen a lot of my friends
learning faster than me.They "ALL" quitted.
Listening to your music over the years thaught
{I hope I spell it right} me to appreciate all
kinds of music,especially the arrangements.You
do not Know me,but taught me a lot.When I go back
to see my folks in Temiscaming I like to sit near
the lake and listen to the loons singing the intro
of"Whispers of the North".When I hear"Carefree
Highway"on the radio,I have to pull over to the
side of the road.One of my favorite songs is "Don't Beat Me Down".I can relate to it.
When I play music in church on Sunday morning,
I thank "God"...and Gordon Lightfoot.But don`t
tell anyone,please.
Salut! Dan.
P.S. Je salut tous les fans francophones.
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Name: Derek Suwalkowski DMASuwal@aol.com
From: nope (IP Address: 152.163.197.188)
Added: Friday, May 19, 2000 7:06 PM
Comments:
I've been a fan for about 20 years. I took a year of guitar lessons and am mostly self-tought. I just like to play around the house. I was just on a fishing charter out of Lexington, MI in Lake Huron and the Arthur M Anderson rolled past. Being a BIG fan of The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, I thought I had seen a ghost and my heart fell to my stomach. I immediately thought of GL and the memories I had as a kid, trying to play his songs and I felt like I saw a long lost friend.
I've only had my computer for about a month and thinking of this story I searched the web. This is the first Site I actually explored. I think it's great. Thanks for the lyrics and chords, I'm sure this will clear up a lot of confusion.
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Name: richard collins richard_collins@agilent.com
From: (IP Address: 156.153.255.114)
Added: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 11:55 AM
Comments:
I'm trying to get/find a CD of the
Dreamstreet Rose album. Any ideas?
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Name: Henry Bormann hb38957@yahoo.com
From: none yet (IP Address: 208.44.186.17)
Added: Monday, May 15, 2000 8:50 PM
Comments:
Gord, i don't know if you read any of these letters but i you do, i would like to thank you for the best evening out in a very long time. my wife and i are both big fans. we saw you in erie pa at the warner theater the sound was great! it was well worth the 4 hour round trip to erie. also wanted to say keep up the good work and hopefully we'll see you again soon. i drive a truck for a living so naturally i had to c**** out the tour truck! and if you ever need a driver, contact me! i'm sure we could work something out!
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Name: Russell Graves Cat7674@cs.com
From: N/A (IP Address: 152.163.197.61)
Added: Friday, May 12, 2000 5:21 AM
Comments:
Mr. Lightfoot; I doubt that you will read this personally and that's fine by me. I hope that at least one of your assistants will at least read this and give you a summary. Sir; I first heard your gifted tongue in 1966 while I was living in Goose Bay Labrador.(BRRRRRR!!!!) I was 13 and I fell in love with the cords you were using. Do you know there are people in this world calling themselves instrumentalists; but when I asked them to play one of your songs they all made a face and said your chords were too difficult to play. I had never even laid eyes on you until your concert at Spirit Mountain casino in Oregon 2000.(P.S. you put on a great show except for the fact that you have to change instruments too often. SORRY.) My wife pointed that out as well; and Sir I converted her into one of your biggest fans as well. I had never seen you in person before but I was extremely happy with your selection and performance!!! I look forward to your next album no matter how long it takes because the wait is always well worth it. Please keep in your mind always that you are LOVED and APPRECIATED always. Good health to you and keep the wind at your back.
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Name: Dan Gable TurnKey01@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 206.138.130.2)
Added: Friday, May 12, 2000 2:21 AM
Comments:
Been a fan of GL for 30 years. Born and raised
on the northern great lakes (I remember watching
the Fitz sail up the St. Mary's River many many times.)
Gordon was the only one to ever sing about what
we knew and what we experienced living in the northland.
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Name: Chris Morgan thee_119@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 216.94.101.5)
Added: Thursday, May 11, 2000 12:08 AM
Comments:
Iam 13 an still in elementary school and nI am doing a project for music and you teacher lead me to you.
Personally I've never heard of you.Not that I doubt you,but what have you givin to music. How have you effected the world by your music
Please write back A.S.A.P. The project is do soon. Thanx
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Name: Wade H. Williams williaw9730@uni.edu
From: (IP Address: 208.33.198.86)
Added: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 10:17 PM
Comments:
Thanks for the song lyrics.
Can you add Daylight Katy?
An outstanding resource for Gordon Lightfoot fans.
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Name: Scott Kopish allfiredup@wyoming.com
From: have none (IP Address: 204.227.220.74)
Added: Tuesday, May 9, 2000 11:21 PM
Comments:
I absolutely think that Gordon Lightfoot is the Best songwriter in the World. I am a songwriter also, but not anywhere near Him!!! Thanks Gordon-You got me thru life!!! Scott Kopish
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Name: Joshua Hill jhill_07701@yahoo.com
From: don't have one (IP Address: 207.239.20.161)
Added: Tuesday, May 9, 2000 1:33 PM
Comments:
Looking for other Gl fans to chat and trade with.I sure do wish he would play at the PNC Bank Arts Center this summer-believe it or not,I HAVE YET TO SEE HIM!!
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Name: The Ancient One ancient1@celticwarrior.com
From: http://www.bardic.on.ca/ancient (IP Address: 207.139.201.42)
Added: Tuesday, May 9, 2000 11:49 AM
Comments:
GREETINGS FROM THE ANCIENT ONE. MY COMPLIMENTS ON YOUR SITE. I AM A PSYCHIC/METAPHYSICAL PRACTITIONER. I HAVE BEEN A FAN OF GORDON LIGHTFOOTS FOR MANY A YEAR. I FOUND YOUR SITE INFORMATIVE AND ENTERTAINING. THANK YOU.
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Name: Brad darkmatterd@yahoo.com
From: www.darkmattermusic.com (IP Address: 4.4.204.237)
Added: Sunday, May 7, 2000 3:04 PM
Comments:
Thanks Gordon for being the person you are. You've been a huge musical influence since i was a child . I was pleased to finally se you in concert in Kansas city, Mo ( you had laryngitis and still performed!), and found your show superb.
(although i could hear trains passing close by. i hope to see you again and hopefully get a chance to meet you > good health and peace.
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Name: Brad Tucker brad@burnttaters.com
From: www.burnttaters.com (IP Address: 38.203.130.13)
Added: Thursday, May 4, 2000 4:14 PM
Comments:
When I first started playing guitar, Gordon (and other fingerpickers such as James Taylor, John Denver & Paul Simon) influenced me PROFOUNDLY. In particular, IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND,DON QUIXOTE, OLD DAN'S RECORDS and SUNDOWN were always in my 8-track player (to give you an idea of when that was!) I continue to play music professionally, and acoustic fingerpicking is still my first love. I recently acquired Gordon's SONGBOOK boxed set which sent me back to dig up many of my old albums and tapes, and I was amazed to remember how many of Gordon's songs I have actually covered over the years. His work is still unsurpassed, and I am very proud to cite his influence on my own music. Gordon, you're the greatest!
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Name: mark looper21658
From: (IP Address: 152.163.207.78)
Added: Tuesday, May 2, 2000 10:36 PM
Comments:
Dear Mr. Lightfoot,
I've always enjoyed your music and will until the day I die. I stop in my tracks everytime your hits like Sundown, If You Could Read My Mind, Carefree Highways and The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald come on the radio or television. I'm looking forward to seeing the television show you are doing in the near future. Good luck always.
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Name: rick hurteau
From: (IP Address: 205.188.199.48)
Added: Sunday, April 30, 2000 7:46 PM
Comments:
KEEP ON DOIN IT GORDON.
Chelmsford, Ont.
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Name: Chris Merchant chris merchant.damsacus-music@virgin net
From: (IP Address: 62.252.140.37)
Added: Sunday, April 30, 2000 7:00 PM
Comments:
I remain a life long fan of Gordon. A professional musician of many years have played many of his songs in the UK, Norway,Hong Kong Singapore, Ireland and the Scottish Isles. Met some family friends of Gordons on the Isle of Skye who sent me his life story..and what a story! Here in England it's always been hard to get hold of information about Gordon. I would love to see some video's of concerts or interviews. Never made it to Canada but recently thought of doing a tribute tour here in the UK of his songs as it seems unlilely he'll make it back over here? Seen him whenever he's been here.
Would love to hear from people who could help out with info/contacts etc.
Do contact me here in the English Lakes as I'm, not your "ordinary man"(fan)!
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Name: Grant Purdom RobinP104@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.197.186)
Added: Sunday, April 30, 2000 9:05 AM
Comments:
Dear Gordon,
I like your song of the Edmund Fitzgerald, I sing your song because I like the story of the ship. I am seven years old and that is the best ship song I ever heard.Please write another song about a ship someday.
Thank You,
Grant
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Name: Dave dnab@swbell.net
From: (IP Address: 207.193.28.33)
Added: Saturday, April 29, 2000 2:47 AM
Comments:
This is great! I always wondered if there was a website for Gordon Lightfoot! I love it! I've been a fan since I was about 10 years old and still love his music! Keep up the great work
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Name: James Byron Pate Jbbkpate@cs.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.197.214)
Added: Friday, April 28, 2000 5:18 PM
Comments:
What a wonderful place to go. I too have been a long time fan, since 1970. It was "If You Could Read My Mind" that caught my attention. I still remembering hearing it for the first time. I have obtained all availavle LP's, 8 tracks, casettes and now CD's. I am so looking forward to the four WB archives CD's to come out, Salute, Shadows, Dreamstreet Rose and Old Dan's Records that will complete my collection. If anyone knows where I can obtain some pre-United Artist stuff let me know. I would like to hear the Two Tones. I have seen several concerts and met Gord back stage of the Tarrant County Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Yea, we like him in Texas, too. I now live in Oklahoma and he doesn't make this area very often. Would like to catch another concert. I look forward to hearing from any other fan.
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Name: JOHN HOOTON JOCIHOOTON@AOL.COM
From: PIKES-PEAK,COM/TIMBERLODGE/I (IP Address: 205.188.199.33)
Added: Friday, April 28, 2000 1:21 AM
Comments:
I was one of the lucky 1,480 people to see Gordon at the Pioneer Theatre in Reno on April 19,2000.This concert was taped for a PBS special to be aired in December or January. I could go on for hours about what an incredible concert it was but it's all been said before and probably much more eloquently. Here is the song list from the concert. First set---Sea of Tranquility,Don Quixote, I'll Prove My Love, In My Fashion, Beautiful, The House You Live In, Sundown, Carefree Highway,Restless, Ghosts of Cape Horn, Blackberry Wine, Medley--For Lovin'Me/Did She Mention My Name, Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Second set--- Waiting for You, Hey You, Rainy Day People, Shadows, If You Could Read My Mind, A Painter Passing Through, Make Way For the Lady, Early Morning Rain, Baby Step Back, Song For A Winter's Night, Canadian Railroad Trilogy. First encore--- Old Dan's Records. Second encore--- Cold On the Shoulder. It's easy to see why Gordon picked this concert hall for the taping of his PBS special. The acoustics were perfect. The songs actually sounded better live than on CD. (and I was sitting in the upper balcony in the last row) The audience was very, very, very appreciative and except for a couple of 'loudmouths' shouting requests, very respectful of the Master Singer/Songwriter. I did everything I could to get a backstage guest pass for after the concert but it was explained to me numerous times by numerous people that due to the nature of the concert the guest list was very limited.(Mostly honchos from PBS and CBC) I did manage to meet Gordon's equipment truck driver (Bill from Tennesee)and Gordon's private pilot(Joe from Ontario) Both of these gentlemen were kind and very gracious to my wife Cindy and I. Joe was kind enough to take a note from me on a page that had a copy of a picture of Gordon and I, a ticket stub with Gordon's autograph and a backstage guest pass from a concert at Billy Bob's Texas, May 24,1987, which was the tenth time I had seen Gordon in concert. My note thanked Gordon for 30+ years of great music. I also gave a note to someone important looking to pass to Barry (Gordon's business manager) requesting a backstage guest pass for the concert in Denver on August 25,2000. Hopefully I'll have better luck next time. I can hardly wait for the PBS special and a chance to buy a copy of the tape of the concert. I will always remember that magical night in Reno.
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Name: Grace Orvis orvisgrace@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 216.248.73.82)
Added: Thursday, April 27, 2000 7:29 AM
Comments:
Growing up in Northern Montana allowed me the privilege of listening to Canadian radio and the early Lightfoot recordings. I have lived in Oregon and now in Iowa and have seen Gordon in concert several times. Wow...what an entertainer. At a concert in Cedar Rapids, Iowa I presented him with a counted cross stitch wall hanging of The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
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Name: Ann B annpbc@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.213.203)
Added: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 5:00 PM
Comments:
I've been a Lightfoot fan for 25+ years & have been fortunate enough to see him in concert 30-40 times(including twice last weekend) He's greatly enriched my life with his music & poetry. It's been great to see him change & grow thru the years, always for the better.As much as he may deserve a rest, I hope we've a lot more years to go before "retirement". (Great website!! I'll be c****ing back regularly)
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Name: Dean Rothgarn Dean_Rothgarn@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 4.16.224.188)
Added: Sunday, April 23, 2000 1:38 AM
Comments:
I just got home from the Easter Eve 2000 concert in Thousand Oaks, Ca. WOW! I have listened and loved Gordon's music since the early seventies, but this is the first time I have seen him live. I play guitar and his music has influenced my style greatly.
In 1975 my girlfried at that time broke up with me by saying, "I don't know where we went wrong but the feeling's gone and I just can't get it back". It just makes you want to cry all over again.
In the summer of 1974 I worked at King's western wear in Van Nuys, Ca. Gordon had ordered a custom Levi blue workshirt. It had studs on the front of the shoulders in the shape of musical notes on the scale. Across the back was a large guitar also made from studs. I used to look at all of his album covers to see if he was wearing it. I never did see it though. I wonder if he remembers it. It's nice to be able to share this with you.
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Name: Jeff Wilder NOSPOLaol.com
From: members.aol.com/NOSPOL (IP Address: 205.188.198.184)
Added: Saturday, April 22, 2000 11:33 PM
Comments:
Found this website while looking for guitar tabs for one of Gordons songs. Very good. Very well designed. At one point I was contemplating making a Gordon Lightfoot page. But after seeing this and Valerie Magees site I realized there was no way I could compete with them. Keep up the good work.
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Name: Daniel Wright dan651@webtv.net
From: community.webtv.net/dan651/SHISHAPROXLAGOOMBIE (IP Address: 209.240.200.164)
Added: Friday, April 21, 2000 3:20 AM
Comments:
I grew up in Cambridge, Ontario in the shadow of Toronto.I now live in South Dakota.I have always loved Gordon's music and lyrics.As a professional musician,I can appreciate the musicianship of he and his wonderful band.I was lucky to see them in concert in Rapid City S.D. for the first time in '93 or '94.I was blown away.I have always loved Barry Keane's drumming.I am a drummer myself.I hope to see Gord and the band again.
Dan Wright
Sioux Falls S.D.
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Name: John Denman namnednhoj@uq.net.au
From: (IP Address: 203.100.28.160)
Added: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 12:48 AM
Comments:
Without doubt the finest songwriter/singer/poet and musican of all time. I have never heard him sing without be able to see a picture. "If you could read my mind" is possibly the best love song ever written, and yet it is more than that.I have followed His music since the sixties and his music is timeless. He is the painter, the story teller, who has something meaningful to say. He is simply awesome and real. Canada must be really proud of Him
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Name: Fred Heiniger fheiniger@regiolife.ch
From: www.surf.to/fahrschuleheiniger (IP Address: 212.40.5.57)
Added: Sunday, April 16, 2000 10:32 AM
Comments:
Hi,
I`m a fan from the music of Gordon Lightfoot, I like the accoustic guitar music. Hope to see a concert from Gordon one time in the next future.
I also play the same music style as Gordon plays.
Enjoy your life. Fred
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Name: sonja puzzlddd.@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.205.74)
Added: Sunday, April 16, 2000 2:16 AM
Comments:
I have liked Gordon Lightfoot's music for some time now. The first song i really liked was "Poor Little Allison". I like listening to the stories portrayed in his songs. Every song seems to have characters and events and it is so fun to figure what he's trying to say. I especially like "Don Quixote" and "Circle of Steel". One is a funny story and one is quite sad. Mmmmm, I love it.
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Name: Candee Bryant KitNKat@webtv.net
From: (IP Address: 209.240.200.84)
Added: Saturday, April 15, 2000 3:06 AM
Comments:
I have been a fan of Gordon's music for many years.
I was hooked the first time I heard "If you could read my mind" that was when I was a kid.
I fell in love with that voice, so full of passion and longing.
I wish I could whisper in his ear the way his music whispers mine.
I hope to attend the concert in Des Moines in Nov.
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Name: jonathan simonj@swpark.ednet.ns.ca
From: (IP Address: 142.227.211.1)
Added: Friday, April 14, 2000 9:40 AM
Comments:
Hello my name is Jonathan Simon, and I LIVE IN Sydney.N.S.Canada.I am 16 years old, and in that period of time
I have listened to many of Gordon's songs like 'Sundown';If You could Read My Mind etc.I have one of Gordon's
records, and I love listening to his music.Could you please send me a photo of Gordon Lightfoot.My adress is-
Jonathan Simon
506 Cottage Road
Sydney,N.S.Canada
B1p-6s3
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Name: Chris K c_kappa@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 195.172.82.2)
Added: Friday, April 14, 2000 8:47 AM
Comments:
I came to the site to find the lyrics to "Race Among the Ruins", that sweet, sorrowful, wise song. It was very easy to find - thank-you.
I'm 26, and have listened to Gord all my life. His voice and his guitar sound almost primordial to me, like they predate all other music - even stuff that I know is centuries older.
Love it!
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Name: Tom tharwood@citytel.net
From: (IP Address: 204.244.98.80)
Added: Thursday, April 13, 2000 4:24 PM
Comments:
Hello, I am trying to get a hold of an Orillia resident, Tara Rolland, grad of Trent U. Please forward my email address if you know of her. Thank you, oh, I do enjoy Mr. Lightfoot's music as well.
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Name: TERRY GILLARD TOTERBOATER@AOL.COM
From: (IP Address: 152.163.207.197)
Added: Tuesday, April 4, 2000 3:27 PM
Comments:
GORDON, IF YOU READ THIS, LOVED YOUR MUSIC SINCE 1970.TO ANYONE ELSE, I,M LOOKING FOR A COPY OF "SALUTE". AN ALBUM, TAPE, 78, ANYTHING WILL DO. A CASSETT COPY OF WHATEVER YOU HAVE WOULD MAKE MY DAY. ALSO ANY OF HIS EARLY RECORDINGS AS THE "TWO TONES"WOULD BE GREAT!! MY FAVORITE MEMORY OF GORDON IS LIVING IN PHOENIX, AZ. AND SEEING THE CAREFREE HIGHWAY SIGN ON BLACK CANYON FREEWAY EVERYDAY. AGAIN, ANY HELP FROM FELLOW "GORD FANS" WOULD BE APPRICIATED. E-MAIL ME!!!
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Name: jim jgotoh@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.205.57)
Added: Monday, April 3, 2000 8:20 PM
Comments:
just a fan and a sailor i love the outdoors and a lover of acoustic guitar i play and love your stuff jim
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Name: Dave Harris daveuk1968@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.206.187)
Added: Saturday, April 1, 2000 8:11 AM
Comments:
Gord, please come back to New Jersey! It's been way too long since we've seen you at the Arts Center or at Waterloo Village. When our oldest daughter (just turned 26) was little, her last words before going to bed were "Play 'The Pony Man', Daddy!" and I would put the "Sit Down Young Stranger" LP (remember LP's) on the stereo. She would fall asleep dreaming, no doubt, of ponies and pirate ships! Thanks for great musical memories for over 30 years!
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Name: Jim Bolton backroad@concentric.net
From: www.concentric.net/~backroad/ (IP Address: 206.173.197.49)
Added: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 7:30 PM
Comments:
Gordon -
If you even read these comments;
I don't think I remember just how I
discovered your music, cuz me being a furly
old fart myself, it must have been just after
they invented the wheel .. *G* ... but I've been
playing guitar since about 195 *cough, cough
ain't sayin'* .. But I got a couple of your song
books as they came out,
and have really actually loved playing the
songs in them (forgetting the capo usually) ..
Since I hadn't heard your version of most of them
I would, and still do, come up with a bunch of
varied interpertations .. You taught me a lot Bro'
and I got a few tunes that I think might even make
you proud ... Thank You Sir! Ya just don't know
how many hours of personal enjoyement I've gotten
from playing through those books .. and yup .. I
done chewed the covers off both of 'em!!!
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Name: Leah
From: (IP Address: 152.163.195.207)
Added: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 2:45 PM
Comments:
Gordon Lightfoots music has been a part of my life for over 30years, since getting turned on to his music in high school. Anyone who appreciates his music knows that once you take it inside yourself, your hooked for your lifetime. I saw him this past Sat. evening at SUNY Purchase, and it was one of the best . The variety of the music, quality of the band and the clearness of Gordon's voice was a joy. As the years have passed he has gotten more verbal with the audience and it really lends more intimacy and a connection to people who may just be getting to know the man and his music. I have lost track of how many times I have seen him live, and I hope I continue to do so. If you love the music and you haven't yet seen the band live, treat yourself, you'll be so very happy you did. Thanx for a place where Gord fans can connect!!!!
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Name: John Hooton Jocihooton@aol.com
From: pikes-peak.com/timberlodge/ (IP Address: 205.188.197.27)
Added: Monday, March 27, 2000 10:07 PM
Comments:
Jan Clarke early 1970's in Upland California.Lightfoot days!!!! It's been 30 years.I met Gordie in person in Fort Worth Texas[backstage] What a thrill.Took a picture and had it blown up to poster size. Have been writing songs in a similar style now for 30 Years and am still inspired by his depth and understanding of people, love and nature. Hope your life has been as full as mine. ...and sometimes I wonder if she thinks of me...
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Name: joshua hill
From: (IP Address: 207.239.20.161)
Added: Monday, March 27, 2000 11:38 AM
Comments:
hello again everyone!!waiting to hear from some of you.Question:is there any GL bootlegs out there??, i would sure like to get my hands on em'. I have absolutely nothing besides whats availible.
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Name: Lea Carrier lovely_99@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 216.211.52.16)
Added: Monday, March 27, 2000 10:00 AM
Comments:
Gordon, if you do read these, in hope that you do, I would like to say thanks for changing my life you are an inspiration to all of us fans. I have come upon some troubles though. I have been searching high and low for the biography book on you. I looked at every book store in Toronto, and you'd only believe it if you wre me, there was none any where. Please let me know where I can get one ASAP. I would also like to tell you that I also sing in Music Festivals, and only started getting first place prizes when i sing your music. This year I am singing Sundown, however my favourite piece is Rainy Day People because I can relate to the song. Real friends and lovers are always there for you to lend a hand or a tear.
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Name: Michael Fischer fischer34@netway.at
From: (IP Address: 195.96.10.34)
Added: Sunday, March 26, 2000 10:51 AM
Comments:
Great Site, unfortunately in Austria Gordon is pretty unknown!!
One of my favourites for a long time!
Regards
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Name: Mary Coakley mpcoakley@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.192.163)
Added: Saturday, March 25, 2000 2:52 PM
Comments:
Anyone interested in a pair of tickets to tonights Gordon Lightfoot concert at SUNY Purchase, NY? - concert is at 8PM.
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Name: Joshua Hill
From: (IP Address: 207.239.20.161)
Added: Saturday, March 25, 2000 12:43 AM
Comments:
Florian: I've been a GL fan since I was 11 when I heard ''Carefree Highway'', I am now 21 and have all his recordings. Any way of obtaining copies of the pictures in the photo gallery?? I would like to hear from you and other GL fans-my address is 29 Highland Ave Leonardo,NJ.07737-every GL fan is more than welcomed to write me!!
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Name: Dave Monjeau dmonj@uswest.net
From: (IP Address: 207.225.141.131)
Added: Friday, March 24, 2000 11:31 PM
Comments:
I first became a fan of GL in 1977. My then girlfriend and I were on our way to her parents cabin in Wisc and she put Summertime Dream in the cassette player in the car.I have been hooked ever since. I love the range and variant styles that Gordon has shown us over the years. The lyrics are truly phenomanol. His music has seen me through many a good time and bad. He has truly touched my life with his music.Please come back in concert in Minneapolis Gord..Thanks again
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Name: Sharon Fasenmyer
From: (IP Address: 208.155.245.42)
Added: Friday, March 24, 2000 2:49 PM
Comments:
I have been a fan of Gords for over 20 years, I dont listen to any other music, just Gords, saw him in concert just March 1st, I am going again May 11th, just cant get enough Gordon, Im glad to see he has many other fans than myself. Love the man. Also I got a chance to meet him, and had my picture taken with him, and got his autograph which I framed. Way to go Gord, your the best!!!
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Name: Pirate Queen
From: (IP Address: 63.26.240.136)
Added: Friday, March 24, 2000 2:39 PM
Comments:
Well, Florian, pay no attention to the very strange person with too much time on her (I am assuming "her", but who really knows?) hands. This is a very comprehensive site, not to mention easy to find your way around.... As always, I think you de splendidly.
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Name: A Painter
From: (IP Address: 212.140.9.166)
Added: Thursday, March 23, 2000 6:53 PM
Comments:
Oh, poor Samantha. Couldn't be bothered to search for what she was looking for so she throws a tantrum. Assuming your brain is in gear, then keep searching - you will find it.
Why reject an offer of help like that?
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Name: Marilyn
From: (IP Address: 24.68.13.252)
Added: Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:46 PM
Comments:
This is the worst website in the world!!
Just kidding!
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Name: Janice
From: (IP Address: 24.68.13.252)
Added: Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:44 PM
Comments:
Nice! Keep up the good work!
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Name: Wat Eva
From: (IP Address: 24.68.13.252)
Added: Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:41 PM
Comments:
This is the most helpful site I've been at! I have to do a S.S. project on Gordon Lightfoot (because he's an aboriginal) and I couldn't find anything until I came here! Thanx!
If youdidn't notice, it's 6:41p.m. right now. Your time is screwed up (I think!).
I forgot to put a space before. Sorry. this is the best web site ever?
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Name: "Dotty" liteftfan@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.192.27)
Added: Thursday, March 23, 2000 10:22 AM
Comments:
I enjoy your website frequently. You have so much variety. Keep up the great work.
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Name: Ted Sudtel list@northtech.net
From: (IP Address: 209.160.47.115)
Added: Wednesday, March 22, 2000 4:47 PM
Comments:
Gordon, do you remember the night at the Troubadour in Santa Monica. Harry Chapin was the main act, he saw you in the audience and asked if you would like to come up and sing a few songs. You sat your glasses down on the stool, grabbed a guitar and sang a few songs. Blew us all away as usual. Harry came back up on stage and immediately sat down on your glasses! This always puts a smile on my face. Hope it did on yours.
What I don't think you know is Chapin sat down at my table while you did your solo. You should have seen the way this great story teller watched and listened to you with total respect. When he got back up, he had his band sit down while he did a few solos. Thank you for memories lasting over 25 years. Looking forward to seeing you in Reno April 19th.
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Name: Christian Kuschel Christian.Kuschel@t-online.de
From: (IP Address: 212.185.253.7)
Added: Wednesday, March 22, 2000 9:08 AM
Comments:
"Sundown" was the Gordon Lightfoot recording that got me hooked on his music. I was only 12 at the time it became a hit over here in Germany but I have been following his career ever since.
I own of all Gordon´s efforts (I think), including the beautiful 4 CD collection issued last year. His music has been a part of my life for more than 25 years now, and it is some of the best ever put to tape.
Thanks for a beautiful website, by the way.
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Name: David Gustafson dgustafson@brco.com
From: (IP Address: 63.237.104.89)
Added: Wednesday, March 22, 2000 8:52 AM
Comments:
I am 35 and have been a Gordie fan since first hearing
Pussy Willows & Cat tails when I was a little boy. I've been
to 5-6 Gordie concerts and have all of the albums, even
the hard to find ones.
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Name: Craig Artzner Craig Artzner@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.197.186)
Added: Sunday, March 19, 2000 7:53 PM
Comments:
I am a 23 year old Gord fan who inherited almost all of GL's stuff from his early years (I think). If you saw me on the street you would probably think that I had no idea who Gordon Lighfoot is at all, but i just love his music. I started listening to it about 2 years ago and when I put it in the reel-to-reel (yes the albums were on a reel-to-reel) and listened to it, I was a fan for life. I listen to the albums all the time (especially at work, I work in a camping resort called Clay's Park in Northeastern Ohio, and it just seems to go with the territory.
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Name: JACQUI MANNING jmanning@guernseytelecoms.com
From: (IP Address: 195.28.185.18)
Added: Sunday, March 19, 2000 7:00 PM
Comments:
HI GORDON I HAVE ONLY EVER LISTEND TO YOUR ALBUM "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND" AS A CHILD I LISTEND TO THE SONGS OVER AND OVER AGAIN UNTIL I HAD PENNED DOWN ALL THE LYRICS DRIVING MY WHOLE FAMILY TO DISTRACTION SO I'M RATHER HOPING THE ALBUMS I HAVE JUST ORDERD COME WITH LYRICS ENCLOSED
BEST WISHES
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Name: Jan
From: (IP Address: 152.163.204.198)
Added: Sunday, March 19, 2000 10:51 AM
Comments:
Hey Gordon, Your music has been a huge part my life for many years. Unknowingly you have shared many of my most introspective hours. Thanks for sharing your gift with all of us less talented folks. We're going to have the honor of hearing you live next month and I suspect it will be one of the highlights of the year.
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Name: Roger Blackburn rb12voltmule@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.207.68)
Added: Saturday, March 18, 2000 4:51 PM
Comments:
Hello Gordon. I saw you in concert in greensboro, nc about 15 years ago and I am still telling people what a great show that was. I had seats on the second row and it was like you where playing in my living room. I hope you will come back to this area so my wife can see the man she hears so often coming from our sterio.
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Name: Bill Schmidt WilliamMIginlynn@AOL
From: (IP Address: 205.188.192.177)
Added: Saturday, March 18, 2000 1:41 PM
Comments:
Gord-My wife and I had the time of our lives at your tour stop in 1998 in San Diego/Humphrey's by the sea,thanks to Barry Harvey's extreme kindness in allowing us to visit with you and that always terrific band of yours.I will never forget that night,and getting the chance to shake your hand and only being able to blurt out,"So,when will we finally get to hear, "Forgive Me,Lord" on an album??Always the best,to you,Gord-and the band,but especially,to Barry,and his patience with all the written correspondence I've flung his way,and of course,the very best to Anne Leibold, for putting up with my annual phone call!
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Name: Morris P. Rainville rarerabt@cyberbeach.net
From: www.mp3.com/MorrisPRainville (IP Address: 216.223.76.251)
Added: Saturday, March 18, 2000 11:52 AM
Comments:
Hi Gordon,
What a great site!! I've enjoyed your music for a long time. I used to love singing "Sit down young stranger" and "Canadian Railroad trilogy"
Thank you for having given us so much pleasure with your songs.
Regards, Morris P. Rainville
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Name: Pam Kesling arnie@iquest.net
From: (IP Address: 209.43.53.58)
Added: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 8:25 PM
Comments:
My family loves Gordon Lightfoot's music!! I still have all my albums from the 1970's. I do wish he would come back to Indianapolis for a concert soon.
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Name: charlie keegan bradyok@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.197.31)
Added: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 10:26 AM
Comments:
WHAT A GREAT SITE SOR A GREAT MAN, I WILL BE SEEING HIM IN TEMECULA CALIF NEXT MONTH, THIS WILL BE THE FIRST FOR MY WIFE, AS I HAVE SEEN HIM WHEN I WAS YOUNGER IN MY HOME STAE OF MICHIGAN, WHERE HE IS LOVED BY ALL! HIS MUSIC IS GOLD, FILLED WITH LIFE THAT RANGES THRU ALL THE AGES, AS THE YOUNG 13 YEAR OLD STATED IN HER MESSAGE. I WILL PASS THIS MUSIC ON TO MY SON AND SOON TO BE BORN CHILD. THANK YOU FOR A GREAT SITE,
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Name: joe grady familiagrady.jps.net
From: (IP Address: 216.119.18.140)
Added: Saturday, March 11, 2000 9:46 PM
Comments:
Spoke to you after your June '99 concert in Sacramento, CA. Thanks for taking the time to talk and listen. I told you I was surprised you didn't write a song commemorating the discovery of the Titanic. It's still not too late to remember in song the most tragic peacetime sea disaster of all time! Think about it.
Joe Grady
Placerville, CA
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Name: Kurt Rehfeld jrehfeld@ptialaska.net
From: (IP Address: 209.193.19.18)
Added: Saturday, March 11, 2000 6:59 PM
Comments:
23 years ago I moved to Duluth MN. It was the beginning of June and on the hot summer days that followed I discovered Gordon Lightfoot. Sitting at the edge of Lake Superior with my guitar and watching the big ore ships slide past, I played along as Gordon's music drifted from my car stereo out across the big water. I don't suppose anyone heard us. No walkers on that stretch of beach and the sailors too far away to notice a boy filled with the joys of music and imagination. We had some times together, Gordon and I. A hand full of north shore agates, battered songbooks, and worn out vinyl are the earthly remains of that summer. But the 16-year old boy lives on and the music drifting across time, still fills him with joy and fond memories! "It's time for a summertime dream." Thanks for everything, Gordon.
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Name: Bill Maher SeaLandCo@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.204.201)
Added: Saturday, March 11, 2000 8:51 AM
Comments:
Thanks Gordon for all the happiness you have made in my life. Your songs have been inspiring to me in my darkest days, and enjoyable in my best days. It's raining here as I speak and I'm playing Rainy Day People. Going to play it again. Hope to see you down here in New Jersey soon.
Peace.
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Name: Vincent DePaul Kain Vinkain@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.204.30)
Added: Thursday, March 9, 2000 5:28 PM
Comments:
Many thanks for the songs over the years that seemed to have significance (happy or sad)at
at the time I heard them. The music shapes my
outlook and lets me know there are guys that
feel the way I do. Now that I'm actually playing guitar, the web site givws me the lyrics I've
been longing for. Thank you very much
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Name: Rob Tonic@gin-and-tonic.co.uk
From: (IP Address: 212.219.11.227)
Added: Thursday, March 9, 2000 4:42 AM
Comments:
I have never heard of this guy before in my life. I heard the song 'If you could read my mind' on Trigger Happy TV and found out about it on the www.triggerhappytv.com website. I love this song. Also, this is a great site. Very well made. Nice one.
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Name: Vernon Fenstermacher jcf@superior.net
From: (IP Address: 208.23.18.123)
Added: Monday, March 6, 2000 6:18 AM
Comments:
The man is fantastic! I saw him last night at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall and although he did not perform a few of my favorites , the show was one of the best I've ever seen . I've been a Lightfoot fan for , it seems like , forever and have seen him in concert 9 times . I look forward to seeing him many more times .
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Name: Pat Mirza pwmirza
From: (IP Address: 205.188.198.47)
Added: Sunday, March 5, 2000 10:02 PM
Comments:
I have just returned from a wonderful Lightfoot concert at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, NY. What a great show! Gord looks and sounds wonderful! He seems like such a nice and humble guy (esp. when he sang, "A Painter Passing Through). The accoustics in this 125 year old music hall were superb and the band was great, too. Sang "The Wreck," IYCRMM, SUNDOWN, RDP, CAREFREE HIGHWAY, CRT, WAITING FOR YOU, THE PONY MAN, EMR, SFWN, DID SHE MENTION MY NAME AND MANY MORE! If you find him in your area -- go to see him!
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Name: Harry VanderSande Hendricus.vanderSande@student.uva.nl
From: (IP Address: 145.98.117.169)
Added: Sunday, March 5, 2000 12:05 AM
Comments:
Great Website. My wife and I love Gordon Lightfoot. We even name't our son after him! We have just bought Songbook, fantastic! We hope that Gordon will tour in Europe too, because we live in the Netherlands.
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Name: Mark bookie@epix.net
From: (IP Address: 199.224.85.154)
Added: Saturday, March 4, 2000 4:09 PM
Comments:
Thank you Mr. Lightfoot for your music. I wish
that I could have had the career you have had over
the years. I have learned to play many of your
songs, and have played them over and over. Thank
you again.
Mark
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Name: Bruna Zanelli BrunaZanelli@AOL.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.196.53)
Added: Friday, March 3, 2000 6:14 PM
Comments:
Your site is beautifully put together. I found it via the newsgroup. Like so many of his fans, I've been obsessed with the Master for 30-plus years (I discovered him when I was very young, you understand....) His music is the finest, his lyrics can be romantic and his voice always thrills. If anyone knows of any of his videos, please e me with details. Thanks again for a great trip. Bruna (London, UK)
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Name: Patt Chizmazia Pufferbell@juno.com
From: (IP Address: 12.79.181.84)
Added: Friday, March 3, 2000 5:39 PM
Comments:
As a fan of Gord for 30+ years, I really appreciate the work you have put into your website! Your site is truly magnificent!!!!
I hope to get some pictures of Gord when my husband and I see him on 3/09/00 and 3/10/00!!
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Name: Elaine songsparrow17@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 64.20.29.24)
Added: Friday, March 3, 2000 3:32 PM
Comments:
Florian: Your site is absolutely wonderful. I am a long time fan of the great Gordon Lightfoot. I was surfing the net, looking for a list of Lightfoot videos and came across your site. Thanks for sharing. Would you know of any videos with Gordon Lightfoot? Thanks again, Elaine, from Hilton, New York, USA.
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Name: David Brown slufdriver7@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.192.36)
Added: Thursday, March 2, 2000 8:55 PM
Comments:
My wife and I saw Gordon last evening in York Pa.
What an experience. We feel in love listening to his tunes in the early 70's. The last time we saw him in concern was in 1978. He still has that wonderful voice. We fell in love all over again. Thanks Gordon.
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Name: Pat Mirza pwmirza@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.195.53)
Added: Wednesday, March 1, 2000 6:51 PM
Comments:
Does anyone know of a site which contains Lightfoot songs in "tab" form? My son is learning to read music but until then he uses tabs to play tunes. I would love to hear him play some Lightfoot tunes once in a while instead of the Ska/Punk/Oi music he favors! Thanks!
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Name: David James Carlson
From: (IP Address: 156.99.90.177)
Added: Wednesday, March 1, 2000 2:19 PM
Comments:
To Niall. Niall, you can find cords to about 100 of Gord's song in his big song book called Gordon Lightfoot Anthology. It is brown with gold letters. There is your answer. C**** out my notes/writing on archives 2 of this sight. My next Lightfoot gig (I play his music in a club) is Fri. March 31. Top Hat Lounge, St. Paul, MN. See other site for details.
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Name: Matt Zaleski mattzaleski@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 207.43.107.121)
Added: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 1:20 AM
Comments:
Discovered Gordie's music in '73 when visiting Toronto and listening to a radio special on his career --- which also promoted his Massey Hall concert series. When I became a Radio DJ, I made every effort get management to add Lightfoot tunes to the playlist. I was successful most of the time. Seen him in concert at least a dozen times. Favor Lightfoot tune --- "House you live in" from Summertime Dream. Great way to meet life. The Z-Man.
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Name: Christine Hoeft choeft@ismi.net
From: www.ismi.net (IP Address: 207.51.197.87)
Added: Monday, February 28, 2000 8:18 PM
Comments:
I have been a big fan of Gordon's since as I long as I can remember. My father got me hooked on his music at a very young age. Some of my favorites are Sundown, Carefree Highway, Alberta Bound, If You Could Read My Mind, and of course since being from Michigan, my all time favorite is The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald. Let me tell you it was bonechilling to go up to Whitefish Point and see the memorials people have made for some of the 29 men that perished on the Edmund Fitzgerald. I immediately felt goose bumps and seeing the Bell especially in the museum brought tears to my eyes. If you haven't been there it's a great place to go.
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Name: C. A. Mitchell CBearMtchl@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 171.213.55.162)
Added: Monday, February 28, 2000 6:44 PM
Comments:
I find it terribly difficult to express my great
enthusiasm for and love of Gordon's music in a
succinct fashion. He simply provides a soundtrack
to my life. So many of his songs have meaning for
me, especially "Beautiful", which my wife and I
first danced to at our wedding. "Carefree Highway"
makes me wistful for the road and for my native
land in the deserts of Arizona (love the picture
in the Songbook hardcover with G.L. standing by
the Carefree Hwy road sign- I've been by it more
times than I can count). There are so many others,
as well("Shadows", "A Lesson in Love", "IYCRMM",
"The Circle is Small", "Endless Wire", "Protocol",
"14kt Gold", "I'm Not Sayin'/Ribbon of Darkness",
"Can. RR Trilogy", etc.,etc.). It is truly
wonderful to see that his music still endures
within the hearts of so many. Much appreciation
for this very fine site! --- CAM
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Name: Cindy mizer@essex1.com
From: mizer@essex1.com (IP Address: 208.1.85.56)
Added: Monday, February 28, 2000 2:53 PM
Comments:
nice site, I enjoyed my visit and I enjoy Mr. Lightfoots' music.
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Name: BILL MORRISON BOOSTERCAT@EARTHLINK.NET
From: (IP Address: 209.179.140.154)
Added: Monday, February 28, 2000 9:37 AM
Comments:
MY FIRST ALBUM WAS "BACK HERE ON EARTH" IN 1968. IT WAS GORDON'S LAST ALBUM WITH UNITED ARTISTS. I PLAY GUITAR,SO,HIS STYLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FAVORITE WITH ME. I BOUGHT HIS NEXT ALBUM "SIT DOWN YOUNG STRANGER" BEFORE THE STORE HAD PUT IT ON THE SHELF. FOR 32 YEARS, GORDON'S MUSIC HAS BEEN A LARGE PART OF MY LIFE. I FEEL THAT THE ONLY THING MISSING IS A 2 HR. LIVE CONCERT VIDEO. THANK YOU, BILL
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Name: Cass Peterson
From: (IP Address: 63.14.29.219)
Added: Saturday, February 26, 2000 7:11 PM
Comments:
My dad got me hooked on Gord when I was about three, and I've loved his music ever since. Recently i had to buy the CD (Gord's Gold), because the record was just plain worn out!
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Name: Sarah- Ann Webster
From: (IP Address: 216.99.98.86)
Added: Thursday, February 24, 2000 8:29 PM
Comments:
I like G.M.L's songs . My favourate song is
"The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald."
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Name: ADRIENNE FASSINO jaf48@aol.com
From: AT&T@HOME (IP Address: 152.163.206.207)
Added: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 3:03 PM
Comments:
I have been an admirer of GML for many, many years. I enjoy his poetry, the meaning behind his lyrics, his voice, also; he is handsome!!!!!
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Name: Niall Butchart u08njb@abdn.ac.uk
From: (IP Address: 139.133.7.20)
Added: Friday, February 18, 2000 5:32 PM
Comments:
Both my father and I have been 'Gordy' fans for more than ten years now. Personally I love the imagery that each song conjours up; you could read any of his lyrics as poetry. The guitar melodies and musical arrangements are excellent, particuarly those in the Seventies. It seems that Gordons music is becoming better know in the UK where 'If you could read my mind' was popular around Valentines Day! Does anyone know if there is a comprehensive guitar tab and chords songbook? Cheers, Niall (Scottish fan club dept.)
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Name: David James Carlson
From: (IP Address: 134.29.157.166)
Added: Thursday, February 17, 2000 4:15 PM
Comments:
To Holly: Holly in 7th grade.... The letter just before this one is for you, about your question concerning the CANADIAN RAILROAD TRILOGY. Good Luck, From David.
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Name: david james carlson
From: (IP Address: 134.29.157.166)
Added: Thursday, February 17, 2000 4:09 PM
Comments:
to David. I saw your question about the Canadian Railroad Trilogy. I know the answer for a couple of reasons, the main reason is from a conversation with Gord myself. It refers to the structure of the song. Listen to it again and see what I mean. Part 1: There was a time in this great land when the railroad did not run../..bu;t time has no beginings and history has no bounds../..when the young mans fancy had turned into the spring... part 2: They; looked in the future and what did they see?.../ Part 3: Behind the blue rockies.../... we are the navvies who work on the railroad... (and then a repeat of the themes in the other parts..etc.) David, I hope that helps, good luck on your project. Other lightfoot songs for a history project can be: Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,.. Ghosts of Cape Horn,.. My last letter was sent last week, friday febuary 11. take a look there David. Also, make a quick note to let me know you got this message. I,m a teacher by day and musician by night.
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Name: David dmssu@niagara.com
From: (IP Address: 209.5.58.131)
Added: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 8:05 PM
Comments:
I have just been introduced to Gordon Lightfoot through a school project. I must select a song about an historical event and present a brief summary to my class. My Mother has persuaded me to choose "The Canadian Railroad Triology" but cannot explain to me "why" it is a triology. Are there two other songs to complete the triology or am I missing something here?
A new fan, Holly, Grade 7
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Name: Elissa Frankle ejajfrankle@erols.com
From: www.geocities.com/soho/coffeehouse/9168 (IP Address: 207.172.34.213)
Added: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 6:52 PM
Comments:
I'm only 13, but my dad got me hooked on Gordon Lightfoot (his records) when I was 4. He just bought "Summertime Dream" on CD, though I memorized it from the record. I love Gordon Lightfoot's music; there's always a song to fit my mood, to lift me up, or to make me cry. I don't know what I'd do without it! He has been a standing "figure" in our house, and I miss his music (GL withdrawl) when I'm away at camp. THANK YOU GORDON LIGHTFOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Name: James Alexander duntech@senet.com.au
From: www.duntech.com.au (IP Address: 203.108.0.57)
Added: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 7:05 PM
Comments:
I have been an avid fan of Gordon Lightfoot since my days spent in Ontario
Canada in the late sixties. He is simply the best most prophetic, and meaningful
folk singer of all time.
His music is an absolute pleasure to listen to, he is undoubtedly the most talented
musician I have ever heard and a credit to Canada and all Canadians.
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Name: Detlev Köhler KOEHLER@BGDP.DE
From: (IP Address: 195.145.2.199)
Added: Monday, February 14, 2000 1:05 AM
Comments:
When I heard some of Gord's songs 30 jears ago, I decided to pick up the guitar.
Since then I played his songs to make him known to my friends and audience.
The songs are damn good!!!
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Name: jalna clason Jalna@juno.com
From: (IP Address: 209.165.1.114)
Added: Sunday, February 13, 2000 11:07 PM
Comments:
This is great, the internet, I'm 44 years old and am learning the stuff "on line" never ends. I'm so glad I found Gorden's site, and am pleasently surprised to see so many people still interested in him and the music.
Thanks for being here for the fans. Jalna
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Name: David James Carlson
From: (IP Address: 134.29.157.132)
Added: Friday, February 11, 2000 2:50 PM
Comments:
I am a huge lightfoot fan. I own all the albums, including the old U.A. albums of Gords early years. Some rare ones also, like "sit down young stranger" then the blank front cover, then when they finally called it "If you could read my mind". I have seen gord in concert 16 times at different venues since 1972. I have been back stage after shows many times and have even been invited with others, to the hotel after for late night jams on the guitars with gord, terry and the gang, and have heard alot of personal stories. Gord is a great guy, and is as genuine and interesting as his music. I am a siger songwriter, and I perform out frequently, always including Gords songs in my sets. Infact, I have a Lightfoot tribute band and have found that the crowds love it. I play alot of his songs! (Told I sound & look like him too) If anyone is interested to hear a Gord story or whatever I might know, ask. I'll try to respond about weekly. If you want to know my club dates, or come hear me sing Lightfoot....let me know. Next gig is TOP HAT LOUNGE...ST. PAUL MN. ...134 E. 5TH STREET 651.228.1347 ...FRI. FEB 18 8:30 TO 12:30 .
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Name: Francine Kievits
From: I do not have a website. (sorry) (IP Address: 195.121.216.59)
Added: Friday, February 11, 2000 2:13 PM
Comments:
I'm only 14 years old and i like Gordon so much.
Ecspessialy the song "Song for a winters night"
Love to everyone who's on this page and to Gordon himself of course.
-xxxxx- Francine
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Name: Kasey wickedgood_1@yahoo.com
From: (IP Address: 168.191.28.171)
Added: Friday, February 11, 2000 10:07 AM
Comments:
I've been listening to Gordon Lightfoot ever since I can remember. My folks were big fans and they tell me I've been to one of his concerts in Cincinnati when I was 3 or 4 (23 years ago!) When I was younger I used to cry everytime I heard "Circle of Steel" - my eyes still well up today. Listening to Gord today brings back special memories. I introduced my wife to his music when we first got together, and Gord's Gold accompanied us on our first vacation together to Maine. I can't hear "Carefree Highway" now without thinking about the drive to Acadia National Park. His music has influenced my own musical talents and I've shared and performed his songs to many people in my local music community. And now that I know he's coming close to me I want to go see him in concert so I can remember it!
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Name: Brandt Mayer vibrationman@hot.com
From: (IP Address: 205.155.201.3)
Added: Thursday, February 10, 2000 3:49 PM
Comments:
I first found Gordon Lightfoot when I was 15, and working in a record store in Chico, Ca. I can remember my mother asking me about what I know of him since she had just heard him on the radio. She sent me to the record store and I purchased three of his albums. Lightfoot, Sunday Concert and Sit Down Young Stranger. We gave them a listen and instantly those albums became mine. My mother saw them again. Since then, I have been a die-hard fan. I see him whenever he is on tour in my area.
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Name: Gayle M. Davis
From: (IP Address: 208.132.120.5)
Added: Thursday, February 10, 2000 3:20 PM
Comments:
When I was a child I heard "The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" on the radio but I was too young understand the meaning of it until a few months ago I saw a documentary about the ship. From that documentary it sparked me into wanting to acquire the song. So I went and bought "Gords gold volume II" sat and listened to it and now I am new fan . Also it is the kind of music I have been looking for, something serene to escape from the everyday doldrums. Thank you.
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Name: Norm Cameron
From: (IP Address: 209.171.227.130)
Added: Thursday, February 10, 2000 11:35 AM
Comments:
As fate would have it,on my last day with the CNR
I pulled out two railway spikes from the tracks at turcot yard (Montreal)one for me and the other for Gordon Lightfoot next time I see him come to town!
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Name: Michael Ziehbauer mikepullfarmer@netway.at
From: www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Alley/3040/index.htm (IP Address: 212.27.79.228)
Added: Wednesday, February 9, 2000 4:49 AM
Comments:
Hallo Florian ,
hier ist wieder einmal Mike aus Salzburg. Wollte nur fragen ob Du Gordon schon einmal live gesehen
hast ! Schaue fast jeden Tag einmal auf Deinen
Seiten vorbei - Super ! Tschüss
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Name: charlie bradyok@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.204.27)
Added: Monday, February 7, 2000 12:36 AM
Comments:
I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING GORDON IN CONCERT IN TEMECULA CA. IN APRIL, I GREW UP LISTENING TO HIS MUSIC. IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN WHERE I GREW UP, HE IS A BIG BIG PLAYER ON THE RADIO'S. HIS MUSIC HAS GOTTEN ME THRU 8 YEARS IN THE MILITARY AND ALL OVER THE GLOBE.AND IS STILL A MUST IN THE C.D. PLAYER, HIS MUSIC AND HIS LOYALNESS TO HIS FANS WILL LIVE ON FOR EVER. MAY GOD GRANT HIM TO PLAY HIS MUSIC FOR ANOTHER 40 YEARS AND BEYOND!!!
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Name: Gillian gillian_d@canada.com
From: (IP Address: 24.112.158.225)
Added: Sunday, February 6, 2000 8:33 PM
Comments:
How wonderful to read so many kind words about a man I have adored for years. I'm lucky enough to be a Canadian and fortunate enough to live where I can see his shows regularly. A fan of his for more than thirty years, I can't imagine not having his music and his words in my life.
May all of us enjoy him for years to come, and may he know how much his music means to his followers.
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Name: Dave Aho daveaho@portup.com
From: (IP Address: 198.110.146.83)
Added: Sunday, February 6, 2000 4:58 PM
Comments:
In the early 1980's, I reluctantly took a job with the Michigan Department Of Corrections. As I began to deal with the stress of the job, I searched for truth and beauty in anything I could experience. Prisons are devoid of beauty and are cesspools of ignorance, brutality and negativity. Gordon Lightfoot showed me compassion, nostalgia and love through the beautiful images his lyrics conjure. I found delightful escape in his words of wisdcom, instructions for how to turn a shoulder to the cold winds of life. I thank you for the beauty you have brought to my soul and the warmth you have given this man's life and the emotional tools to deal with bigotry, intolerance, hatred and inhumanity of a life spent unwillingly in corrections.
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Name: Michael Nutini mikedn337
From: (IP Address: 152.163.204.81)
Added: Friday, February 4, 2000 9:41 AM
Comments:
Gord allready know's this but i'll share it w/ you.I first heard Gord sing on a small tape recorder in a u.s. army hospital in japan in 1969 while recovering from a gunshot wound during the v n war. I don't recall the song, but i remember very clearly to this day how i felt. I was very depressed and lonely...and young. My spirits were immediately lifted. I felt a great need to hear more but soon was shipped back to the combat zone. I never forgot the feeling. Several months later when i got out of the service i began a search for this man and his poetry. I had no idea what so ever how to go about it but eventually found him in concert on the west coast. I followed him and his music throught the 70's and 80's until early 90's when i finally had the pleasure of meeting him at pine knob in mich. It was truely a dream come true. We talked back stage for an hour. The first thing i said to him was " Gord, we've been friend's for many years,but just met each other." I have since developed a close, trusted friendship. He has carried me through many dark, lonely, terrifying, long nites during those years after the war. In addition to being gentle and kind, a man who looks you in the eye and let's you know he cares about what you have to say. He is considered by most of his fellow artists and the experts in the music industry, to be the greatest singer, song writer of the century. I couldn't agree more. He has saved my emotional, and maybe physical life more than once. Knowing him as i do, has been one of the greatest expiriences of my entire life. Allthough he is now 61 years old, he will continue to evolve and enlighten me for a long time to come. Gord, thank you for what you have done for my life for so very long. I value your friendship more that you could ever imagine. God bless you...good man (sit down young young stranger, and tell me who you are)
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Name: Marc Benoit sherrygatza@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.201.197)
Added: Thursday, February 3, 2000 6:21 PM
Comments:
I have been a fan since the Riverboat days in Yorkville. I play and sing almost all of Gords tunes and have had the pleasure of meeting him. His band is second to none and inflect the right mood into each and every note ....from beginning to end. Thanks for 35 years of touching my soul...
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Name: Bruce T. Campbell BRUCETCAMPBELLDD@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.192.176)
Added: Tuesday, February 1, 2000 8:51 AM
Comments:
I'm a singer/songwriter/guitarist and probably most influenced by Dylan. But for sweetness, I always include a couple Lightfoot songs in my performances. His warmth is inspirational.
Thanks for this opportunity.
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Name: Mike Smetzer MSMETZER@worldnet.att.net
From: (IP Address: 12.77.176.166)
Added: Tuesday, February 1, 2000 7:36 AM
Comments:
Whenever I feel "frazzled" or stressed, I reach for Gordon Lightfoot music. It never fails to relax me and get my mind centered again. I wish GL would be back through Florida, but I reckon I'll have to wait. Took a "veteran rocker" to see GL in early '99. He said it was the best quality concert he'd ever seen.
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Name: Tyler Schultz / Milan, MI TyBren@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.193.153)
Added: Monday, January 31, 2000 1:28 AM
Comments:
Have been a listener since the mid 70's. The music and lyrics have always been inspirational. Picked up the guitar about the same time and have yet to put it down. I never tire of Affair On Eighth Ave. I know that I would be amazed at what I've spent on LP's, tapes, CDs, sheet music & tickets. GL concerts dates were always a great evening. Keep the new stuff coming. How about a video?
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Name: Rocky RSisemore@webtv.net
From: http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/justme/index.html (IP Address: 209.240.200.94)
Added: Sunday, January 30, 2000 1:54 PM
Comments:
Been a fan of Gord since I heard "If you could read my mind" -- this song still haunts me. He is the minstrel, the painter, the storyteller. There will never be another like him.
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Name: Dani webmaster@dani.at
From: www.dani.at (IP Address: 131.130.1.12)
Added: Sunday, January 30, 2000 12:26 AM
Comments:
Hi !
Great Website, but I found something to make it even better: The pictures on the gallery need some work. Email me for details.
Otherwise, keep up the good work !
And thanks for the entry in my guestbook!
Greetings
Dani
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Name: Deanna E Hall Garnetsf@juno.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.197.184)
Added: Sunday, January 30, 2000 12:15 AM
Comments:
I have enjoyed GL's music for more than 30 years and am extremly happy to see that he is still performing and gaining new fans.
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Name: Dean Abbott ttobbanaed@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.192.41)
Added: Saturday, January 29, 2000 10:35 PM
Comments:
I've been a "Lighthead" since the first time I heard "The Last Time I Saw Her Face" back in 1971. I learned to play the guitar by singing and playing along with the albums. The first time I had a chance to see "the man" was when I was living in Boulder, Colorado and was so impressed with the talent. And he sang just about everything that night...including Leroy Van Dyke's "The Auctioneer" which was fantastic. He is truely the best!
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Name: Patricia pwmirza@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.197.52)
Added: Thursday, January 27, 2000 10:23 PM
Comments:
This is a great site. I'm so happy I found it and the other Lightheads with whom I have so much in common.
I think I first heard Gord in '72 or so when Sundown was released. He's been number one ever since.
I am fortunate to live near Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) and to have seen Gord in concert several times, including the concert where he tried and he tried but he just couldn't continue because of personal problems. It was quite upsetting to see such a consummate artist and performer in what was obviously considerable pain. I also travelled to hear him in Tanglewood, MA, ALONE on a bus full of strangers when I was only 17! I'm happy to say that my husband and I are going to see Gord in concert at the Troy Music Hall in Troy, New York on March 5 !!!!!!
Anyhow, I listen to either Gord's Gold or the Sundown tape whenever I need soothing and a quick transport back to those happier days of youth.
Thanks for listening and also for a great site!
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Name: Ginny FirstM913@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.204.39)
Added: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 9:13 PM
Comments:
Have been a "Lighthead" for many years. He's my favorite poet and touches my soul in a way no other singer has. I've had the pleasure of hearing Gord in concert three times, and meeting and talking with him and his band members has definitely been one of the most memorable moments of my life. This website is a wonderful discovery. Whoever put it together has class!
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Name: Steve Mann Roxysteve@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 209.4.93.3)
Added: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 5:12 PM
Comments:
Gordon Lightfoot must run on a certain popular brand of battery given the fact that nothing seems able to stop him from producing fine music time and again. It seems that he has always been in my world, and I am the luckier for the experience. Thank you GL. As for the website, which I came to on a whim looking for the lyrics to "Edmund Fitzgerald":
a very well organized and attractive site, with everything but the kitchen sink in it, all beautifully relevant. Why can't all sites be this well designed?
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Name: judy bailey judyb.ps@juno.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.197.191)
Added: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 3:23 PM
Comments:
It always warms my heart to see current comments from old and new fans of Gord. This means he is still kicking and appreciated. This earth would be a sad place without him and his songs to get me through every day, and bring back many fond memories of decades past and the "times of my life". (Wow, getting sentimental here. Sorry.)
All I can say, if you know someone who isn't familiar with Gord, introduce them to, say, "Beautiful", "Now and Then", "Is There Anyone Home?", "Tattoo", "Does Your Mother Know?", "Can't Depend on Love" for the mystical, romantic
side of Gord I love best. Here's to him, and many more (songs, years, concerts...all of the above.)
Thanks Gord!
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Name: Tony McIntosh tonymcintosh@hotmail.com
From: (IP Address: 198.166.214.5)
Added: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 2:34 PM
Comments:
Gordon, thanks for the music over the years. I too, have been listening to you since the sixties and finally had the pleasure of seeing you live in Sydney, Nova Scotia a few years ago. I'll pick up my girlfriend and if I have a Lightfoot CD on she'll say I see your in a Gordon Lightfoot mood again. Also glad to be able to see all the lyrics to your songs. Great site.
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Name: LENNY W. LWIRTZ4540@AOL.COM
From: (IP Address: 205.188.201.47)
Added: Saturday, January 22, 2000 10:49 PM
Comments:
THANKS FOR THE GREAT SITE.I STARTED LISTENING TO GORD ON 8 TRACK WHEN I WAS 13 YEARS OLD.MY BROTHERS CAR BATTERY TOOK A BEATING AS I COULD SIT FOR HOURS ENJOYING GORDONS MUSIC.I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO SIT DOWN AND PLAY GUITAR WITH HIM, OR JUST LISTEN TO HIM SPEAK OF HIS INCREDIBLE JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE.GORDON LIGHTFOOT STANDS ALONE WITH HIS MUSIC.LOOKING FORWORD TO SEEING HIM IN CONCERT IN THOUSAND OAKS,CA. IN APRIL 2000. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR WONDERFUL SITE.I REALLY APPRECIATE THE WORK YOU HAVE DONE. LENNY W. SAUGUS,CA
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Name: Dawn
From: (IP Address: 207.225.93.142)
Added: Saturday, January 22, 2000 10:07 PM
Comments:
Discovered this music way back in 1971...sort of forgot about
it over the years. Still have about 10 vinyl albums...better
than I can say for other artists I used to listen to. Every now
and then, a GL lyric will pop into my head. Today it was
Tattoo. Strange. Sad to see though that he is now playing in
casinos... remember when he could sell out a stadium. Still a
master with words and has inspired me to this day.
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Name: robert innes robertwi@myna.com
From: www.myna.com/~robertwi (IP Address: 216.220.34.181)
Added: Friday, January 21, 2000 1:18 AM
Comments:
dose anyone know when he is playing toronto again
this year
please leave me e-mail
thanks robert innes
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Name: Jamie (Poor Little Allison)
From: (IP Address: 198.111.143.196)
Added: Friday, January 21, 2000 12:51 AM
Comments:
I started listening to Gordon just this past year
in college, and he has been a real stress relief, as
I travel down the "Carefree Highway." I can't wait
to see him in concert in Michigan coming up soon.
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Name: James B. Pate
From: (IP Address: 152.163.195.176)
Added: Thursday, January 20, 2000 10:41 AM
Comments:
What a great web site. Found it by accident. I have enjoyed Gord's music since the late sixties. I currently have all available CD's and look forward for the other four. Have seen Gord in concert in both Dallas & Ft. Worth, Texas and had the priveledge to get back stage and meet him in 1980. ( It pays to have a badge and a gun.)Thanks for the great info.
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Name: Gordon Luis GLuis55813@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.201.77)
Added: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 4:40 PM
Comments:
I've been a Gordon Lightfoot fan for about twe nty years. I was fortunate to see him in concert a couple of years ago. I look forward to seeing him again.
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Name: FRANK V Franklet@ace-of-bace.com
From: (IP Address: 62.172.82.153)
Added: Tuesday, January 18, 2000 11:56 AM
Comments:
Great site, great info.Looking forward to those 4 cd's arriving in London stores.
19+ albums.Nearly 30 years of listening time.
Lots of things to relate to.I'd love to hear from people.Lets make it a Summer side of life, on a Winter's night.
Back here on Earth.
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Name: Page pagerr299@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.192.31)
Added: Tuesday, January 18, 2000 12:13 AM
Comments:
I've listened to Gordon since the late sixties. I've seen him play fifteen times in various places, including Toronto. He gave a framework to my early life, a destination to my middle life, and a peacefulness now. He also provided me with an inner and outer travel guide for living. I look forward to hearing from anyone who appreciates him.
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Name: Alan Paynter al.pay@lineone.net
From: (IP Address: 62.6.10.61)
Added: Sunday, January 16, 2000 7:46 PM
Comments:
Living in the North West of England, I feel there is little chance of me ever seeing Gord play live. Next best would be a concert or two on video. Does anyone out there know of any such videos, and if so, can you please email me the titles at the above address. Many thanks,
A Paynter (Passing Through).
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Name: FRANK
From: (IP Address: 62.172.90.30)
Added: Sunday, January 16, 2000 7:39 PM
Comments:
LIGHTFOOT FAN SINCE 1971 THIS IS SUCH A GREAT WEBSITE
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Name: Glenn O'Raw glenn@strongdoor.freeserve.co.uk
From: (IP Address: 195.92.194.103)
Added: Sunday, January 16, 2000 4:52 PM
Comments:
I saw Gordon at the Free Trade Hall, Manchester England in 1973 (where Bob recorded the socalled "Royal Albert Hall " concert). Gordon really was magnificent and it's unbelievable that some lucky people are getting the chance to see him live in 2000. Come to England Gordon- it's cold and wet but it's character-building!
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Name: Paul G. Thompson usnrete7@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.193.34)
Added: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 3:42 AM
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For Gordon Lightfoot or anyone:
Could you or anyone give me any more information on the Yarmouth Castle That Gordon sang about in his ballad. The only thing I know is that it was a passenger liner which grossed 5,002 tons. On November 13, 1965 while underweigh from Miami to Nassau, she burned and sank NorthWest of Providence Island near Great Stirrup Cay. Her skipper was Byron Voutsinas. It previously was named "Evangeline". I have not found any other information on the web. Any other information would be appreciated. This shipboard stuff kind of in my blood, as I have been told that I was the fifth consecutive generation of the Thompson family to make a career of the sea. (That is what someone said they found in the Maritime Museum records in Manitowoc, Wisconsin).
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Name: Paul G. Thompson usnrete7@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.193.46)
Added: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 2:13 AM
Comments:
I first became aware of Gordon Lightfoot in 1968 during a television documentary. Since then, I have added the old analog records and CD's to my collection. I have always enjoyed his music and especially the shipwreck and railroad ballads. Job well done.
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Name: Valerie Magee vlmagee@mindspring.com
From: (IP Address: 24.228.1.81)
Added: Monday, January 10, 2000 5:11 PM
Comments:
To James: A few of the albums are still available
on cassette. Borders.com has Summertime Dream and
the latest album A Painter Passing Through. I'd
search all the online music stores and you might
uncover others. Some of the stores only have CDs,
but several have both CDs and cassettes.
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Name: Valerie Magee vlmagee@mindspring.com
From: (IP Address: 24.228.1.81)
Added: Monday, January 10, 2000 10:15 AM
Comments:
Betty - Lightfoot will be at the Savings Bank
Music Hall, Troy, NY, on March 5th.
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Name: James Sawyer jss@iland.net
From: (IP Address: 208.30.94.156)
Added: Sunday, January 9, 2000 7:33 PM
Comments:
Are any albums originally released on vinyl
still available on casette? All I can find are
collections ( Gord's Gold vols. I&II,etc. ).If
still available, do you know a source? My
vinyl collection was destroyed and I am trying
to relace it with casettes. Not much luck so
far.Any help you can give will be greatly
appreciated.
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Name: PAUL B. PB3422@AOL.COM
From: (IP Address: 205.188.198.22)
Added: Sunday, January 9, 2000 12:45 AM
Comments:
I'VE LISTENED TO GORDON SINCE I WAS A BABY. MY FATHER BUSED TO PLAY HIS RECORDS AFTER WORK.I SAW GORDON FOR THE FIRST TIME IN BOSTON BACK IN THE EARLY 90'S. I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT, AND I'LL NEVER FORGET IT. I HOPE THAT MY SON WILL LIKE HIM AS MUCH AS I DO.
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Name: Timothy Hires greywolf277@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 205.188.193.169)
Added: Saturday, January 8, 2000 10:44 PM
Comments:
My fascination with Lightfoot's music began with If You Could Read My Mind. I bought Gord's Gold for that one song and fell in love with the rest of his music. I now have all of his albums.
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Name: Susy McCarron mccarron@ihug.co.nz
From: (IP Address: 209.79.136.203)
Added: Friday, January 7, 2000 9:22 PM
Comments:
what can I say, Gordon has thrilled me to the stars and back, his music is daunting, exciting, challenging ,amazing, and real, so damned real,and I have adored it since I was a lot younger than I am now. Living in New Zealand has its drawbacks, I know Iam never ever likely to see him live, but I will always hold a wish that he might come here. My favourite song is "the house you live in" closely followed by a zillion others! I would love to correspond with any fans here in NZ. The site here is really great too, thanks for all the work you have done on it, I will tell all my friends about it. Bye for now.
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Name: amelia c
From: (IP Address: 205.188.197.38)
Added: Wednesday, January 5, 2000 10:50 PM
Comments:
hey gord, do you read these???cause ive signed birthday cards tried to get back stage and even written you personaly...yet i get no love...keep make'n em...i'll keep buyin em'
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Name: Bruna Zanelli BrunaZanelli@AOL.comHi
From: (IP Address: 152.163.195.197)
Added: Wednesday, January 5, 2000 6:13 PM
Comments:
I've been an admirer of Lightfootfor longer than I like to recall and was really thrilled to find your great website. It's good to know you're all out there and if you ever read this, Gord, will you please come and play London again - soon? We're waiting for you. Would love to hear from any other GL fan who feels like getting in touch. Let's keep the Master's name and music in the news.
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Name: Tom Brady TOMBRADY33@aol.com
From: http://timb.simplenet.com/rockgroups (IP Address: 152.163.201.178)
Added: Wednesday, January 5, 2000 1:04 AM
Comments:
Been a fan for years ! Love the site and would love to see you join the new webring at http://timbsimplenet.com/webrings/rockgroups.htm
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Name: Tom Sullivan tom_sullivan@usa.net
From: (IP Address: 209.219.2.79)
Added: Tuesday, January 4, 2000 3:34 PM
Comments:
Great website. I've been a fan since 1969 and the
live Sunday Concert. Once was lucky enough to see him perform in person. Hope the chance comes again.
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Name: Jon Thompson jon@yourgreatevent.com
From: yourgreatevent.com (IP Address: 209.179.84.2)
Added: Tuesday, January 4, 2000 1:31 PM
Comments:
I'm no longer a Young Stranger, but I've been a fan since I first heard the live Sunday Concert Album in the late 1960s. Gordon is one of the great songwriters of our generation, and "Songbook" is a terrific addition to anyone's collection.
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Name: Tom Wing PM279A@juno.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.213.192)
Added: Monday, January 3, 2000 9:31 PM
Comments:
Best songs, Best music, Best performer.
That IS all that needs to be said.
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Name: Joan Barry jdbarry@eircom.net
From: (IP Address: 159.134.214.20)
Added: Monday, January 3, 2000 9:22 AM
Comments:
Gordon,
I just love all the songs I've heard on your records over the years. I think 'Sundown' with the combination of the sound of your voice, the music and the words is really sensual.
Have you ever been to Ireland? If you intend coming at any time I would love to know about it.
Every good wish for the new year.
Joan Barry.
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Name: Dennis Collins ddc51@email.com
From: (IP Address: 216.172.19.86)
Added: Sunday, January 2, 2000 10:35 PM
Comments:
I've been listening to GL since the late sixties. In times of trials and tribulations,he got me through them. "Song for a Winter's Night" has been my favorite for years. I have seen him several times in concert and hope to again. Any chance of coming to Austin, TX? Thanks to you GL for being able to sing your life experiences and emotions in such a profound way. DC
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Name: David Guthrie dgutdl@aol.com
From: (IP Address: 152.163.197.186)
Added: Saturday, January 1, 2000 1:06 AM
Comments:
Thank you for the many years. It is hard to put into words how you and your songs have helped me get through the good and bad times. All I want to pass to your is " Thank You so much"
Forever a fan, David...
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