"Always On The Bright Side" is a very pleasant tune. But I compare it with a case of "Highway Hypnosis" I once suffered while driving through Oregon on I-5. It was a nice ride, but I don't remember much of it.

As long as were talking about subsitituting one song for another, I seem to recall a time about 20 years ago when albums (not just Lightfoot's) were released with 11 or 12 tracks. Now 10 is the standard and the thought of releasing an album with more than 10 is almost heresy. Anyone know why this is? (Both tunes could have been included)

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The (best ever) Beatles released albums with 14 or so songs...sometimes twice a year! If you're a great and prolific band or artist, why not include as much material as possible, especially now that CDs can hold almost 80 minutes worth? A band such as U2 may be talented, but releasing an album every five years doesn't impress me. 13 (mostly exceptional) albums in about 8 years DOES. Studio time is expensive, to be sure, but too many artists these days fuss with fancy 24-track (or more?) sound gadgets; George Martin worked miracles, quickly and professionally, with (at most, as I recall) 8 recording tracks, often less. That being said, I won't name them here, but there certainly are many fine contemporary (adult alternative) bands that release albums containing more than a dozen songs and 40-60 minutes of music. What top-forty groups/artists are doing these days, I cannot say. Now in my late 30s, I've turned away from pop music and embraced classical, which offers far more God-inspired beauty...but that's a different topic.

The (best ever) Beatles released albums with 14 or so songs...sometimes twice a year! If you're a great and prolific band or artist, why not include as much material as possible, especially now that CDs can hold almost 80 minutes worth? A band such as U2 may be talented, but releasing an album every five years doesn't impress me. 13 (mostly exceptional) albums in about 8 years DOES. Studio time is expensive, to be sure, but too many artists these days fuss with fancy 24-track (or more?) sound gadgets; George Martin worked miracles, quickly and professionally, with (at most, as I recall) 8 recording tracks, often less. That being said, I won't name them here, but there certainly are many fine contemporary (adult alternative) bands that release albums containing more than a dozen songs and 40-60 minutes of music. What top-forty groups/artists are doing these days, I cannot say. Now in my late 30s, I've turned away from pop music and embraced classical, which offers far more God-inspired beauty...but that's a different topic.

Below is an email from the list moderator on Yahoo for David Mallett. David Mallett has taken upon himself to release his first three LP's on CD's. Maybe Mr. Lightfoot can do the same if he really wants those remainng 4 to be put out CD for distribution, either in stores or at concerts. Of course, Gordon Lightfoot probably has a bigger fan base that David Mallett. I have ordered my 3 David Mallett CD's. Good for David Mallett to do this. I hope Gordon Lightfoot could do the same, but I guess he doesn't own the master tapes? Anyway, if there are any Malett fans reading this, CD's are limited to 1000 each. Act now! Information below.

Mike Marmer
Germantown, MD

Hi everyone!

I am SO excited to announce that we will be releasing Dave's first
three albums on CD in mid-April!

The albums are:
"David Mallett" (1978)
"Pennsylvania Sunrise" (1979)
"Hard Light" (1981)

These albums have been only available as LP's or tapes, and have been
out-of-print for a number of years now. They were produced by Paul
Stookey (of Peter, Paul & Mary) for his label, Neworld Media, Blue
Hill, Maine. The albums are NOT being re-mixed, and the audio
quality is OUTSTANDING!!!

We are producing a limited edition of 1,000 copies of each album, and
giving first notice of their availibility to Mallett fans at shows
and on this chat group. YOU are the people who have given so much
support and encouragement to Dave over the years.

Price for each CD will be $20 (including shipping), or $50 for all 3
CD's. You can order CD's directly from me at the following address:

tomgordon@avportland.com

Since this is a self-produced (and therefore, self-financed!)
project, we are encouraging fans to pre-order these CD's. They will
NOT be available through Rounder Records.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you. As always, we welcome your
comments and support.

For Mallett Music,
Tom Gordon
List Moderator

Below is an email from the list moderator on Yahoo for David Mallett. David Mallett has taken upon himself to release his first three LP's on CD's. Maybe Mr. Lightfoot can do the same if he really wants those remainng 4 to be put out CD for distribution, either in stores or at concerts. Of course, Gordon Lightfoot probably has a bigger fan base that David Mallett. I have ordered my 3 David Mallett CD's. Good for David Mallett to do this. I hope Gordon Lightfoot could do the same, but I guess he doesn't own the master tapes? Anyway, if there are any Malett fans reading this, CD's are limited to 1000 each. Act now! Information below.

Mike Marmer
Germantown, MD

Hi everyone!

I am SO excited to announce that we will be releasing Dave's first
three albums on CD in mid-April!

The albums are:
"David Mallett" (1978)
"Pennsylvania Sunrise" (1979)
"Hard Light" (1981)

These albums have been only available as LP's or tapes, and have been
out-of-print for a number of years now. They were produced by Paul
Stookey (of Peter, Paul & Mary) for his label, Neworld Media, Blue
Hill, Maine. The albums are NOT being re-mixed, and the audio
quality is OUTSTANDING!!!

We are producing a limited edition of 1,000 copies of each album, and
giving first notice of their availibility to Mallett fans at shows
and on this chat group. YOU are the people who have given so much
support and encouragement to Dave over the years.

Price for each CD will be $20 (including shipping), or $50 for all 3
CD's. You can order CD's directly from me at the following address:

tomgordon@avportland.com

Since this is a self-produced (and therefore, self-financed!)
project, we are encouraging fans to pre-order these CD's. They will
NOT be available through Rounder Records.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you. As always, we welcome your
comments and support.

For Mallett Music,
Tom Gordon
List Moderator

I'll delurk for a moment to say that I ordered mine this afternoon. It will be wonderful to hear some of these songs again, I have them on vinyl but haven't played them for a long time. The first time I heard Dave Mallett, I thought it was an early Lightfoot tune I'd somehow missed. That was back in 1978, and he's still my second favorite singer!
Jenney

I'll delurk for a moment to say that I ordered mine this afternoon. It will be wonderful to hear some of these songs again, I have them on vinyl but haven't played them for a long time. The first time I heard Dave Mallett, I thought it was an early Lightfoot tune I'd somehow missed. That was back in 1978, and he's still my second favorite singer!
Jenney

For Dave Mallett to do this for his fan base is wonderful and a verg big financial upfront expense for him.

I hope his sells all 3000 CD's quickly. That will show the record labels in the world who are so controlling on the master tapes they own.

For Dave Mallett to do this for his fan base is wonderful and a verg big financial upfront expense for him.

I hope his sells all 3000 CD's quickly. That will show the record labels in the world who are so controlling on the master tapes they own.