quote:Originally posted by Brian 57:
moondust1,

Welcome!! You have experienced what we all have experienced at one time or another. For me, it was the first time I heard "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald". You have found the tip of a very deep iceberg. I encourage you to explore as much Lightfoot music as possible. This is a great site to learn all things Lightfoot from some very knowledgeable ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for your gracious words about us, and I can see by your interest in Lightfoot, and especially your kind demeanor that you are just like us, and indeed became one of us the second you posted your comments. Hope to hear more from you.

Brian I agree with you on the "wreck". I experienced that storm in Michigan. Thought the roof was going to blow off the house, so I know what it must have been like. I also have part of an empty lifeboat seat from the Fitz. A chilling reminder that there were no survivors.

"If you could read my mind" has to one of my favorite songs of all time. I can't put my finger on exactly why. I do however remeber distinctly sitting in a movie theatre which was probably 25 years ago and heard that song. I was 7 to 10 years old at that point and that song just blew me away. I have never forgotten it.

"If you could read my mind" has to one of my favorite songs of all time. I can't put my finger on exactly why. I do however remeber distinctly sitting in a movie theatre which was probably 25 years ago and heard that song. I was 7 to 10 years old at that point and that song just blew me away. I have never forgotten it.

I asked this question in another forum because I wanted to know if others felt it as difficult to choose as I did. Most just couldn't choose.
IYCRMM or Sundown.

I asked this question in another forum because I wanted to know if others felt it as difficult to choose as I did. Most just couldn't choose.
IYCRMM or Sundown.

did anyone mention Race Among the Ruins i didnt read all of the postings but thats the favorite song for me

did anyone mention Race Among the Ruins i didnt read all of the postings but thats the favorite song for me

I have so many favorites but reading through the other posts I have decided to mention "Lesson in Love" because this is one that I first heard with my dad and something about the memory of him telling me the story behind it...what a great song. Another favorite has always been "I'm Not Supposed To Care". What beautiful lyrics that perfectly describe a love that is forever, even if it should have ended. Always one of the greats. Then again, which of his songs aren't one of the greats? I grew up listening to Gord and I'm only 18 now. I'm off at college and one of the things I miss most is sitting in our lower level listening to my dad's old Lightfoot albums on our record player. It'll always be a great memory. Oh and can't forget "Poor Little Allison"...I was almost named after her but wasn't. When I have a girl I have already decided to carry on the love of Gord and name her Allison. Thanks for posting such a great topic about such a GREAT singer/songwriter/performer! Peace -Kat

I have so many favorites but reading through the other posts I have decided to mention "Lesson in Love" because this is one that I first heard with my dad and something about the memory of him telling me the story behind it...what a great song. Another favorite has always been "I'm Not Supposed To Care". What beautiful lyrics that perfectly describe a love that is forever, even if it should have ended. Always one of the greats. Then again, which of his songs aren't one of the greats? I grew up listening to Gord and I'm only 18 now. I'm off at college and one of the things I miss most is sitting in our lower level listening to my dad's old Lightfoot albums on our record player. It'll always be a great memory. Oh and can't forget "Poor Little Allison"...I was almost named after her but wasn't. When I have a girl I have already decided to carry on the love of Gord and name her Allison. Thanks for posting such a great topic about such a GREAT singer/songwriter/performer! Peace -Kat

I'm an English gal who is a big GL fan. Fave songs being: 'Wreck', 'I'm not supposed to care' in fact loads of them! I have 'Gord's Gold 1 & 2 with all his hits that get played constantly. Would love to see him live but don't suppose he comes over here!

I'm an English gal who is a big GL fan. Fave songs being: 'Wreck', 'I'm not supposed to care' in fact loads of them! I have 'Gord's Gold 1 & 2 with all his hits that get played constantly. Would love to see him live but don't suppose he comes over here!

Well, I must say after listening to GL for 30 years, everything prior to and including Endless Wire is awesome.
I had the priveledge last year of sitting 4 rows up from him at a Blue Jays baseball game, and I must say the game took on a new meaning.
Summertime Dream, In the Early Morning Rain, and Alberta Bound stand out, but not by much from so many others.
I was living in Montreal when I bought my first GL album Don Quixote when I was 16. I have now lived in Alberta for 27 years.
GL is an outstanding, and wonderful musician that is unequalled. His music is timeless, and has such depth and meaning. I sing your songs while driving as enthusiastically now as I did 25 years ago.
Thanks Gord, you have given so many so much for so long.

Well, I must say after listening to GL for 30 years, everything prior to and including Endless Wire is awesome.
I had the priveledge last year of sitting 4 rows up from him at a Blue Jays baseball game, and I must say the game took on a new meaning.
Summertime Dream, In the Early Morning Rain, and Alberta Bound stand out, but not by much from so many others.
I was living in Montreal when I bought my first GL album Don Quixote when I was 16. I have now lived in Alberta for 27 years.
GL is an outstanding, and wonderful musician that is unequalled. His music is timeless, and has such depth and meaning. I sing your songs while driving as enthusiastically now as I did 25 years ago.
Thanks Gord, you have given so many so much for so long.

there are so many of his songs I like,but "steel rail blues" was the first one I heard and it got me hooked on Gord in 68'.I was listening to a local program called "folk bag" and I have been hooked ever since.

there are so many of his songs I like,but "steel rail blues" was the first one I heard and it got me hooked on Gord in 68'.I was listening to a local program called "folk bag" and I have been hooked ever since.

Of course, my banal answer is IYCRMM, if only because that song is my favorite song overall. I don't know why it is (I think it is like the Tao, if my favorite can be explained it isn't really my favorite).

But a less banal list:
Talking In Your Sleep - very true and humane.

Miguel - My wife tells me it made her mother cry, but she always had to hear it.

Don Quixote - I love the cadence of that song, and the blaze of tangled hooves at the end.

Rainy Day People - Its just so true.

Race Among the Ruins - Only a Canadian can rhyme "ruins" with "soon!"

Summer Side of Life - That song makes ME cry, but I always have to hear it!

My wife and I saw Gord at the Westbury Music Fair three years ago, and it was a highlight in my life. He's saved my life so many times over the years, it was wonderful to give him back some through my applause.

Of course, my banal answer is IYCRMM, if only because that song is my favorite song overall. I don't know why it is (I think it is like the Tao, if my favorite can be explained it isn't really my favorite).

But a less banal list:
Talking In Your Sleep - very true and humane.

Miguel - My wife tells me it made her mother cry, but she always had to hear it.

Don Quixote - I love the cadence of that song, and the blaze of tangled hooves at the end.

Rainy Day People - Its just so true.

Race Among the Ruins - Only a Canadian can rhyme "ruins" with "soon!"

Summer Side of Life - That song makes ME cry, but I always have to hear it!

My wife and I saw Gord at the Westbury Music Fair three years ago, and it was a highlight in my life. He's saved my life so many times over the years, it was wonderful to give him back some through my applause.

I LOVED YOUR BEAUTIFUL WHAT A GREAT SONG IN 1976 I WANTED IT FOR MY WEDDING SONG GORDON IS A GREAT SONG WRITER SINGER GUTARIST!!!!!!BRING BACK GORDON

I LOVED YOUR BEAUTIFUL WHAT A GREAT SONG IN 1976 I WANTED IT FOR MY WEDDING SONG GORDON IS A GREAT SONG WRITER SINGER GUTARIST!!!!!!BRING BACK GORDON

Favourite G.L song? It simply has to be "beautiful" ,As a singer/songwtiter myself I know that to write a song like this would be a true miracle, The melody just laps over those almost magical chord progressions. the man's a genius!

Favourite G.L song? It simply has to be "beautiful" ,As a singer/songwtiter myself I know that to write a song like this would be a true miracle, The melody just laps over those almost magical chord progressions. the man's a genius!

It seems many who post, list their favorite as the song they identify as making them a fan of GL. That's why I'm listing "Cherokee Bend" from the "Cold on the Shoulder" album. It's a great story song and I first heard it when I would listen to my older brother's 8-track tape on his stereo (now that's dating this story.) It was around 1976 and I have loved GL's music ever since. I think my favorite part of the song is when he describes the mother dying and the son burying her in the snow before going back to the white man's town. As we all know, however you can't have just one favorite GL song. That's what makes him so amazing. Best wishes to GL on his recovery. John from Olathe, KS

It seems many who post, list their favorite as the song they identify as making them a fan of GL. That's why I'm listing "Cherokee Bend" from the "Cold on the Shoulder" album. It's a great story song and I first heard it when I would listen to my older brother's 8-track tape on his stereo (now that's dating this story.) It was around 1976 and I have loved GL's music ever since. I think my favorite part of the song is when he describes the mother dying and the son burying her in the snow before going back to the white man's town. As we all know, however you can't have just one favorite GL song. That's what makes him so amazing. Best wishes to GL on his recovery. John from Olathe, KS

Hi Yall

My favorit one is Nous Vivons Ensemble because it is melodically beautiful and universal.

With love to Gordon. I feel like he is my buddy although I have not met him. But I have seen him in concerts and enjoy his albums, tapes and CDs.

From John your buddy from Mesapotemia.

Hi Yall

My favorit one is Nous Vivons Ensemble because it is melodically beautiful and universal.

With love to Gordon. I feel like he is my buddy although I have not met him. But I have seen him in concerts and enjoy his albums, tapes and CDs.

From John your buddy from Mesapotemia.