One of my earliest memories is of a trip we took to the great lakes, and I was made aware of the Edmund Fitzgerld - since that time, your song has given me goose bumps everytime i hear it. One of the best songs ever. Thanks for capturing the story so well.

My favorite is "Can't Depend On Love" from ODR. I can't say why. It just seems to strike a chord deep in my emotions.

I hate to have to name a favorite. There are just too many perfect songs.

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My favorite is "Can't Depend On Love" from ODR. I can't say why. It just seems to strike a chord deep in my emotions.

I hate to have to name a favorite. There are just too many perfect songs.

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Bill

I've loved "The Circle is Small" since the first time I've heard it. I think it was probably because I was living the situation at the time. Beautiful Melody, great lyrics
"It's alright to live, but not alright to lie"

I've loved "The Circle is Small" since the first time I've heard it. I think it was probably because I was living the situation at the time. Beautiful Melody, great lyrics
"It's alright to live, but not alright to lie"

"On Susan's Floor" is about a lady named Susan Brewer who indeed took in struggling young artists in Nashville. There was a documentary on tv about her several years ago. I remember Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson (who wrote "Hello Walls" while staying there and got a lot of ribbing from the other writers because they never thought it would be a hit) contributed their memories of sleeping on Susan's floor. If I remember correctly, Kris Kristofferson was there at one time, too. They had the same sentiment: If it hadn't been for Susan Brewer opening her home to starving unknowns till they got their big break, the face of American music would be extremely different.

Is there a better driving song that Alberta Bound?

Is there a better driving song that Alberta Bound?

Farewell To Nova Scotia and Carefree Highway are pretty good travelling songs too!
Char

"Summer Side of Life" ranks up there as one of the greats for me. The lyrics set to the music is phenominal.

Hi-Way song is a great travelling song. East of Midnight is another good one as well. I'll make good note of these suggestions as I drive about 3500 miles per month for work. All up and down the New England states and coast, so without Lightfoot, the travel would be booorrrring! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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quote:Originally posted by djgettys:
Is there a better driving song that Alberta Bound?

Try listening to "long thin dawn" at daybreak over some flat terrain. You'll get it.

I'm 45 years old and I've lived through some hard/sad times as well all have. Whenever I have those days where I'm just sitting around thinking about the past and things I've seen and done, I really get sentimental and emotional about many areas of my life and no song has ever put me in the mood to reminisce like "Restless." I've heard every Lightfoot song over and over hundreds of times, and that song, to me, is the ultimate.

I'm 45 years old and I've lived through some hard/sad times as well all have. Whenever I have those days where I'm just sitting around thinking about the past and things I've seen and done, I really get sentimental and emotional about many areas of my life and no song has ever put me in the mood to reminisce like "Restless." I've heard every Lightfoot song over and over hundreds of times, and that song, to me, is the ultimate.

Oh, I gotta add "Rainy Day People" to my last post. Everytime I hear it, I think back to the Mississippi River Festival in 1975 when he performed there. After a brief intermission, he and the band came out and went into "Rainy Day People." About half way through the song - right after the short instrumental part, he went to continue singing and just froze on stage. He was stoned! He just smiled at everyone and turned and looked at the band. Then he turned to the audience again and said, "Man, how can I forget the words to THAT song?" It was great and the crowd went crazy! Just wanted to share that.

Oh, I gotta add "Rainy Day People" to my last post. Everytime I hear it, I think back to the Mississippi River Festival in 1975 when he performed there. After a brief intermission, he and the band came out and went into "Rainy Day People." About half way through the song - right after the short instrumental part, he went to continue singing and just froze on stage. He was stoned! He just smiled at everyone and turned and looked at the band. Then he turned to the audience again and said, "Man, how can I forget the words to THAT song?" It was great and the crowd went crazy! Just wanted to share that.

first of all, i'm very happy to be a part of this site. i love all types of music, & i'm a fan of hundreds of artists, but it always comes back to Gord as my favourite & most influential & inspirational writer/singer.
as far as fave songs go, there's too many so i can't just whittle it down to one. however i do agree with chris who chose "only love would know" as their fave. it's easily his best ballad in years, sadly overlooked by radio programmers all over the dial. it's a beautiful love song & again i agree with chris, a fantastic vocal from Gord. the re-recorded version of "circle is small" from endless wire is another one of my favourites. i like the way he supports himself on the backing vocals, much the same as he did on "sundown".
anyway, i could talk all day about all things Gord, & i will in small doses. looking forward to hearing from anyone else who admires this wonderfully talented man.

all the best
james hill

1)carefree highway
2)i'd do it again
3)sundown

1)carefree highway
2)i'd do it again
3)sundown

"Talking In Your Sleep", what a touching song. Gords voice and guitar were perfect.

"Talking In Your Sleep", what a touching song. Gords voice and guitar were perfect.

oh yeah,
4)spanish moss

oh yeah,
4)spanish moss

When I was very little my mother would sing The Ponyman to me, and it has always been one of my favorite songs of all time. I hear it and feel very comforted. I probably wouldn't even know who Gordon Lightfoot was if I didn't know that song.
Now I'm a mother too, and my little baby boy lights up when he hears The Ponyman.

When I was very little my mother would sing The Ponyman to me, and it has always been one of my favorite songs of all time. I hear it and feel very comforted. I probably wouldn't even know who Gordon Lightfoot was if I didn't know that song.
Now I'm a mother too, and my little baby boy lights up when he hears The Ponyman.

I just recently listened to "Restless". One of the finest songs I've ever heard. I get teary eyed every time I listen to it. It really makes me think about my dad. Thanks Gordon. Tony

I just recently listened to "Restless". One of the finest songs I've ever heard. I get teary eyed every time I listen to it. It really makes me think about my dad. Thanks Gordon. Tony

Restless is absolutely terrific. It sure does stir some emotions. Reminds me of my Dad and all the things we used to do together. My father is still alive (I'm only 30) but both of our jobs have us busy all the time. We used to hunt, shoot, go boating and hang out almost every day.

"Restless" reminds me of those times and brings back memories just like they were yesterday. But there is a feeling that I can only describe as homesick, that stirs underneath. Life is full of changes...some for the better, some not. This song reminds me of all the good times we have had together and of a way of life that used to be. My job keeps me away from home for 3 weeks per month is not conducive to any kind of family life. Up until two years ago, my Dad, brother and I hung out everyday. All of our jobs don't allow that anymore.

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There are so many favorite GL songs; however, the ones that mean the most to me are some of his older ones...Sundown, If You Could Read My Mind and a very special one, Whisper My Name. I have been trying to get that song on CD, however, the Dream Street Rose album is not on CD and I haven't seen it in any of his collections. Anyone else partial to that song? We used it for our wedding...I guess that is why it is so meaningful. Just love so many of his songs and the insight into life that they reflect.

There are so many favorite GL songs; however, the ones that mean the most to me are some of his older ones...Sundown, If You Could Read My Mind and a very special one, Whisper My Name. I have been trying to get that song on CD, however, the Dream Street Rose album is not on CD and I haven't seen it in any of his collections. Anyone else partial to that song? We used it for our wedding...I guess that is why it is so meaningful. Just love so many of his songs and the insight into life that they reflect.

quote:Originally posted by girl monkey:
When I was very little my mother would sing The Ponyman to me, and it has always been one of my favorite songs of all time. I hear it and feel very comforted. I probably wouldn't even know who Gordon Lightfoot was if I didn't know that song.
Now I'm a mother too, and my little baby boy lights up when he hears The Ponyman.


My kids-- my seven year old daughter in particular-- love to hear The Pony Man. It's a great bed-time song. I put their names in the line "and as we gaily walk along beside a rippling sea, there's ...". With six kids, parents, grandparents, friends, and pets it sometimes seems longer than the rest of the song.

That's cool to read stuff like this. Thanks for posting.

Watchman,
Congratulations on being the 300th posting to this thread.
My favorite has long been "Second Cup of Coffee" or actually the ENTIRE Don Quixote album which I have always thought of as one LONG song. (that's my story and I'm stickin' to it)

Bill

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

(topic originated by Wes Steele)


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

(topic originated by Wes Steele)


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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Florian:
[B]What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

There is ONLY one Lightfoot song -- CRT (Canadian Railway Trilogy), though his naval tragedy -- NO NOT EDMUND FITZGERALD! -- Yarmouth Castle is a close second. Now, why...

CRT is like K2 and Everest...because it is there. There is no other folk song that is so complete, complex and simple...all at the same time. I have been blessed to hear it live three different times and still shiver at the rememberance. This song IS Lightfoot...all that follow the man should know that.

Yarmouth Castle...I do not understand why he does not do this in concert, it is fantastic! Like Fitzgerald is based in fact, but is a much better, though realistically sadder, tale. This should be his number two song.

Number three...well I only have eight suggestions!

"Remember my unsettled ways.." and peace to all.


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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Florian:
[B]What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

There is ONLY one Lightfoot song -- CRT (Canadian Railway Trilogy), though his naval tragedy -- NO NOT EDMUND FITZGERALD! -- Yarmouth Castle is a close second. Now, why...

CRT is like K2 and Everest...because it is there. There is no other folk song that is so complete, complex and simple...all at the same time. I have been blessed to hear it live three different times and still shiver at the rememberance. This song IS Lightfoot...all that follow the man should know that.

Yarmouth Castle...I do not understand why he does not do this in concert, it is fantastic! Like Fitzgerald is based in fact, but is a much better, though realistically sadder, tale. This should be his number two song.

Number three...well I only have eight suggestions!

"Remember my unsettled ways.." and peace to all.


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Most days I feel like I want to be a Ring Neck Loon. That's my favorite song by GL. I have a Martin D18GL guitar and I often play it along while listening to the cd and looking on the wall at my GL signature on a painting entitled "Every Man Knew"...

City life is what I see
City life is the life for me
Ring neck loon away off shore
How could anybody ask for more

Larry

Most days I feel like I want to be a Ring Neck Loon. That's my favorite song by GL. I have a Martin D18GL guitar and I often play it along while listening to the cd and looking on the wall at my GL signature on a painting entitled "Every Man Knew"...

City life is what I see
City life is the life for me
Ring neck loon away off shore
How could anybody ask for more

Larry

My favorite is the theme from the 1982 Bruce Dern film "Harry Tracey, Desperado." The melody plays throughout the film and Gordon Lightfoot sings it at the end.I just don't know the name of it. If anyone does, please post it.

My favorite is the theme from the 1982 Bruce Dern film "Harry Tracey, Desperado." The melody plays throughout the film and Gordon Lightfoot sings it at the end.I just don't know the name of it. If anyone does, please post it.