Several come to mind. "Beautiful" and the Gord's Gold hits, but, the one that stands out as a man's man type of song that stirs my heart is "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" about taming the land and laying rails, creating history in the 1800's. I can 'see' it happening, hear the 'ping' of the hammers pounding in the spikes, etc. Gordon is a perceptive, talented storyteller that brings a passion to music. He has influenced me for 35 years to learn and play my Martin well, with music that MEANS something, not just to sell a record.
Dale

Several come to mind. "Beautiful" and the Gord's Gold hits, but, the one that stands out as a man's man type of song that stirs my heart is "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" about taming the land and laying rails, creating history in the 1800's. I can 'see' it happening, hear the 'ping' of the hammers pounding in the spikes, etc. Gordon is a perceptive, talented storyteller that brings a passion to music. He has influenced me for 35 years to learn and play my Martin well, with music that MEANS something, not just to sell a record.
Dale

Hello Mr. Frank V,

My most listened to GL album would be, "SUNDAY CONCERT." Today I have it on Record(LP), 8 track tape, cassette, CD, and Sunday Concert plus. First time with you, Im new to this and I can see you have been here for sometime. Hope to catch you again.

Hello Mr. Frank V,

My most listened to GL album would be, "SUNDAY CONCERT." Today I have it on Record(LP), 8 track tape, cassette, CD, and Sunday Concert plus. First time with you, Im new to this and I can see you have been here for sometime. Hope to catch you again.

Ranger - you mention "Gotta Get away" (now)

I *love* the way the song (Gotta Get Away) preceeds the birds , Loons I believe, on "Whispers of the North" in the beginning. (if memory serves). Its as if... he did get away, and is then in the wilderness.

I do love listening to those two back-to-back for that reason. Even if its the coincidence of song order, man does it work for me. On At least the vinyl LP, its as if the two blend from the last elecetric guitar riff hanging to the [Loons] that intro Whispers.

As a snowshoer, as I know I mentioned here before, Whispers of the North is my "pysching"-up song going through gear before deep winter excursions.

As for my choices - favorite album and song -
Album - Then - Sundown
Now - Songbook
Song - Then - Beautiful
Now - Always on the Bright side

- Geo Steve

p.s. good to be posting again after a hiatus, suffered a loss in my family too dear to speak of now. That's where I've been. More to go. I've missed u guys. Boy this all helps and GL's music,
as always.

Sorry to hear about your loss, Steve. Feel free to talk about it when you think you're ready.

Sorry to hear about your loss GM.
"Summer Side of Life" was my first favourite as a kid. Now I have a thing for "Harmony"
Can't stop playing it yet... :cool:

Sorry to hear about your loss, GM. We're thinking of you, too.

Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you, buddy. {{{{Geo-Steve}}}}

<<Always on the Bright side>>
Geo-Steve, this is one of my most fave tracks too.
When I play it, I keep it on repeat. Over and over. Just love this one!

Friends-thank you for the kind thoughts.

temporary favoured songs:

Ordinary Man
The House You Live In
Restless

more hard stuff to get through. If I write more of whats happened, I'll put it more appropo in small talk. Sure seems big right now though.... thanks again - later

sorry to hear Steve...take care....
Char

sorry to hear Steve...take care....
Char

May God heal you spiritually and emotionally Steve ( G.T.M ). :)

Have listened to Gord since 1970. Sentimental favorite is "Approaching Lavender"; it was theme song of sorts for first time in love. Also Randy Newman's string arrangement is so wonderful. For newer material, my favorite is "Painter Passing Through"; it is such a personal statement and also resonates with my feelings about aging.

Have listened to Gord since 1970. Sentimental favorite is "Approaching Lavender"; it was theme song of sorts for first time in love. Also Randy Newman's string arrangement is so wonderful. For newer material, my favorite is "Painter Passing Through"; it is such a personal statement and also resonates with my feelings about aging.