As someone who has been religiously devoted to GL's music since my childhood in the early seventies, I own and listen to all Gord's studio albums. I would have to admit a three-way tie for favorite song.

"Affair On 8th Avenue" - This song sends chills up my spine. Not only is it hauntingly beautiful, but it reminds me of one my more intense relationships. I also think Gordon is telling us not to try so hard to control our affairs, but to accept them for what they are and when they pass, let the moment go and cherish it's memory.

How long, said she, can a moment like this
Belong to someone
What's wrong, what is right, when to live or to die
We must almost be born
So if you should ask me what secrets I hide
I'm only your lover, don't make me decide

"The Hosue You Live In" - There are two people on the planet who give truly sound ethical advice, The Dahli Lama and Gordon. This song teaches a balance between our needs as a human and our responsibility to others.

When you're out on the road and feelin' quite lost
Consider the burden of fame
And he who is wise will not criticize
When other men fail at the game

"Same OLd Loverman" -- I just love this slow, bluesy ballad. It reminds me of my truck-driving daddy.

Now, ask me tomorrow and I'll pick three different songs. I love the entire span of his career, from Lightfoot! to Harmony.

As someone who has been religiously devoted to GL's music since my childhood in the early seventies, I own and listen to all Gord's studio albums. I would have to admit a three-way tie for favorite song.

"Affair On 8th Avenue" - This song sends chills up my spine. Not only is it hauntingly beautiful, but it reminds me of one my more intense relationships. I also think Gordon is telling us not to try so hard to control our affairs, but to accept them for what they are and when they pass, let the moment go and cherish it's memory.

How long, said she, can a moment like this
Belong to someone
What's wrong, what is right, when to live or to die
We must almost be born
So if you should ask me what secrets I hide
I'm only your lover, don't make me decide

"The Hosue You Live In" - There are two people on the planet who give truly sound ethical advice, The Dahli Lama and Gordon. This song teaches a balance between our needs as a human and our responsibility to others.

When you're out on the road and feelin' quite lost
Consider the burden of fame
And he who is wise will not criticize
When other men fail at the game

"Same OLd Loverman" -- I just love this slow, bluesy ballad. It reminds me of my truck-driving daddy.

Now, ask me tomorrow and I'll pick three different songs. I love the entire span of his career, from Lightfoot! to Harmony.

quote:Originally posted by nelsonaddison:
As someone who has been religiously devoted to GL's music since my childhood in the early seventies, I own and listen to all Gord's studio albums. I would have to admit a three-way tie for favorite song.
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Nicely said Nelson I guess this is you:-
http://www.endeavorentertainment.com...sonaddison.jpg
We could do with a professional comedian around here!!! Jimmy Jones is running out of steam... NOT


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quote:Originally posted by nelsonaddison:
As someone who has been religiously devoted to GL's music since my childhood in the early seventies, I own and listen to all Gord's studio albums. I would have to admit a three-way tie for favorite song.
"
Nicely said Nelson I guess this is you:-
http://www.endeavorentertainment.com...sonaddison.jpg
We could do with a professional comedian around here!!! Jimmy Jones is running out of steam... NOT


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My Gordon Lightfoot webring
starts at
http://www.johnfowles.org.uk/lightfoot

Oh my God, I can't believe you actually took the time to find my photograph on the net. Yes, that's me in all my comedic glory.

Oh my God, I can't believe you actually took the time to find my photograph on the net. Yes, that's me in all my comedic glory.

Early morning rain

Early morning rain

My Favorite Song is Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald, Because even though it happened 2 years before i was born I can Relate to it, Im from New England originally and Some of My family Members are and Some now Dead are Commercial Fisherman And Some Have Died At Sea, So When I hear the Song It sends Shivers Down My Spine Like Ghosts Haunting in the Melody of the Song. eerie But Damn Good Song, Also Carefree Highway is my 2nd Favorite. My Friends Pick on me Because Most 26 yr olds dont listen to Gord, But He's So Awesome. Rock on Gord!!!

My Favorite Song is Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald, Because even though it happened 2 years before i was born I can Relate to it, Im from New England originally and Some of My family Members are and Some now Dead are Commercial Fisherman And Some Have Died At Sea, So When I hear the Song It sends Shivers Down My Spine Like Ghosts Haunting in the Melody of the Song. eerie But Damn Good Song, Also Carefree Highway is my 2nd Favorite. My Friends Pick on me Because Most 26 yr olds dont listen to Gord, But He's So Awesome. Rock on Gord!!!

Don't worry Go Go Gordo; I am only 20, and I have listened to more hours of Lightfoot than I could ever count. Studying, Going to bed, preparing food, on bus rides to track meets, and the list goes on and on. I too have been picked on for it, but I don't let anyone come between me and my favorite music. "Wild Strawberries," "Restless," and "Seven Island Suite" are on the top of my list.

Don't worry Go Go Gordo; I am only 20, and I have listened to more hours of Lightfoot than I could ever count. Studying, Going to bed, preparing food, on bus rides to track meets, and the list goes on and on. I too have been picked on for it, but I don't let anyone come between me and my favorite music. "Wild Strawberries," "Restless," and "Seven Island Suite" are on the top of my list.

Beautiful. Fan from Ohio. Fell in love with the music 35 years ago. In 1976 I met a woman who was wonderful. I wrote out the Lyrics of Beautiful and left them on her windshield. She became my wife and still is. Beautiful that is. Thank you Gordon.

Beautiful. Fan from Ohio. Fell in love with the music 35 years ago. In 1976 I met a woman who was wonderful. I wrote out the Lyrics of Beautiful and left them on her windshield. She became my wife and still is. Beautiful that is. Thank you Gordon.

Man!! He's my Campfire buddy. i remember my mom liking him and hearing him as he hit the radio hard in 1973-74-75. He'll always bring back wonderful memories and teach me something new at the same time. Early Morning Rain is a sentimental fave as i got use to hearing it on my twilight returns from Fly fishing in the Au Sable River in Michigan. Pine Trees,Orange-Purple skies a soft breeze and Gordon. thanks guy...you'll always be "Up-North" to me!

Mike

Man!! He's my Campfire buddy. i remember my mom liking him and hearing him as he hit the radio hard in 1973-74-75. He'll always bring back wonderful memories and teach me something new at the same time. Early Morning Rain is a sentimental fave as i got use to hearing it on my twilight returns from Fly fishing in the Au Sable River in Michigan. Pine Trees,Orange-Purple skies a soft breeze and Gordon. thanks guy...you'll always be "Up-North" to me!

Mike

just heard early morning rain. it is so simple and so perfect. what was it inspired by, you experts?

just heard early morning rain. it is so simple and so perfect. what was it inspired by, you experts?

If You Could Read My Mind is my favorite Lightfoot song and song is probably my favorite song, period. I was 13 when it was a hit on the radio and from the first time I heard it, it has been the one song that I have never been tired of. It's the song that when it comes on the radio, you turn it up and tell everyone to be quiet for a minute. It makes you feel sad and good at the same time. It's just a beautiful piece of song craft and I know it has never gotten the acclaim that it deserves as a truly great song. Other GL songs that I love are Early Morning Rain, I'm Not Supposed to Care, Bitter Green, and The Circle is Small. And even though he didn't write it, his version of The First Time Ever I saw Your Face is absolutely incredible. I am glad I found this page and hope to visit it again soon.

If You Could Read My Mind is my favorite Lightfoot song and song is probably my favorite song, period. I was 13 when it was a hit on the radio and from the first time I heard it, it has been the one song that I have never been tired of. It's the song that when it comes on the radio, you turn it up and tell everyone to be quiet for a minute. It makes you feel sad and good at the same time. It's just a beautiful piece of song craft and I know it has never gotten the acclaim that it deserves as a truly great song. Other GL songs that I love are Early Morning Rain, I'm Not Supposed to Care, Bitter Green, and The Circle is Small. And even though he didn't write it, his version of The First Time Ever I saw Your Face is absolutely incredible. I am glad I found this page and hope to visit it again soon.

quote:Originally posted by jeremy london england:
just heard early morning rain. it is so simple and so perfect. what was it inspired by, you experts?

One of Wayne Francis' album reviews has this:
"And then Early Morning Rain! What more can be said about this song that hasn't already been said? Covered by the likes of Dylan and Presley, it was written in 1964, but Lightfoot drew upon an experience some six years earlier when he was studying music in Los Angeles in 1958 and he found himself at LAX one early morning, more than a little homesick."

Also from Wayne Francis:

"I've recently come across a Lightfoot quote that clarifies a lingering
question on this group, that is, what inspired the idea for Early Morning
Rain.

Lightfoot attended Westlake College of Music in LA back in 1959 as a 20 year
old, and he has confessed to feeling homesick at times while out there. I can certainly relate. I travelled a couple thousand miles to university when I was 19 and I knew the feeling well.

Anyway, Lightfoot says there was a particular day when he was at the LA
airport in 1959, when he had those feelings of longing for home. The idea stuck and 5 or 6 years later he drew upon that day to begin writing Early Morning Rain.

Lightfoot's stay at Westlake proved invaluable to him in more ways than simply giving him the musical theory training he's put to such good use! So that dollar in his hand was a US dollar! Who would've guessed!?

Wayne"

quote:Originally posted by jeremy london england:
just heard early morning rain. it is so simple and so perfect. what was it inspired by, you experts?

One of Wayne Francis' album reviews has this:
"And then Early Morning Rain! What more can be said about this song that hasn't already been said? Covered by the likes of Dylan and Presley, it was written in 1964, but Lightfoot drew upon an experience some six years earlier when he was studying music in Los Angeles in 1958 and he found himself at LAX one early morning, more than a little homesick."

Also from Wayne Francis:

"I've recently come across a Lightfoot quote that clarifies a lingering
question on this group, that is, what inspired the idea for Early Morning
Rain.

Lightfoot attended Westlake College of Music in LA back in 1959 as a 20 year
old, and he has confessed to feeling homesick at times while out there. I can certainly relate. I travelled a couple thousand miles to university when I was 19 and I knew the feeling well.

Anyway, Lightfoot says there was a particular day when he was at the LA
airport in 1959, when he had those feelings of longing for home. The idea stuck and 5 or 6 years later he drew upon that day to begin writing Early Morning Rain.

Lightfoot's stay at Westlake proved invaluable to him in more ways than simply giving him the musical theory training he's put to such good use! So that dollar in his hand was a US dollar! Who would've guessed!?

Wayne"

"Promises". I think it's on the Shadows album. It's sweet and romantic, but realistic. It evokes memories of lost love without any bitterness. But really, the list of 'favorites' is quite long. Got on this site wondering what Gordon is up to now?

"Promises". I think it's on the Shadows album. It's sweet and romantic, but realistic. It evokes memories of lost love without any bitterness. But really, the list of 'favorites' is quite long. Got on this site wondering what Gordon is up to now?

Thank You For The Promises, perhaps?

Good song on an underrated album.

Thank You For The Promises, perhaps?

Good song on an underrated album.

quote:Originally posted by djb:
Thank You For The Promises, perhaps? Yes, tthat's the one. Thanks.

Good song on an underrated album.

quote:Originally posted by djb:
Thank You For The Promises, perhaps? Yes, tthat's the one. Thanks.

Good song on an underrated album.

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald raised goosebumps up and down my body when I first heard it many, many years ago. I am listening to it right now (Itunes), and it still has the same effect on me.

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald raised goosebumps up and down my body when I first heard it many, many years ago. I am listening to it right now (Itunes), and it still has the same effect on me.

quote:Originally posted by Marcia:
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald raised goosebumps up and down my body when I first heard it many, many years ago. I am listening to it right now (Itunes), and it still has the same effect on me.

One of my friend's mom absolutely refuses to listen to Wreck. She heard it right after it hit the charts and it creeped her out, like she was having an anxiety attack, just thinking of what the men on the ship must have gone through that night.
She loves Lightfoot music, but she will not listen to Wreck.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

quote:Originally posted by Cathy:
One of my friend's mom absolutely refuses to listen to Wreck. -- snip -- She loves Lightfoot music, but she will not listen to Wreck.


Same with my wife. Gord is one of her favourite artists, but Wreck gets a skip as she refuses to listen to it.

quote:Originally posted by Cathy:
One of my friend's mom absolutely refuses to listen to Wreck. -- snip -- She loves Lightfoot music, but she will not listen to Wreck.


Same with my wife. Gord is one of her favourite artists, but Wreck gets a skip as she refuses to listen to it.

I suppose my favorite is Canadian Railroad Trilogy. Both my wife and I really enjoy all of his music. We've done extensive traveling throughout the US as part of my work, and listening to his music has created some very special memories. We got see him in Phoenix, Az while we livng there in the mid 80's, and then again in the early 90's in Chicago. We hope this man sings on forever!

I suppose my favorite is Canadian Railroad Trilogy. Both my wife and I really enjoy all of his music. We've done extensive traveling throughout the US as part of my work, and listening to his music has created some very special memories. We got see him in Phoenix, Az while we livng there in the mid 80's, and then again in the early 90's in Chicago. We hope this man sings on forever!

Oh, so many. GL has the capacity to condense the best and worst of what we are into a few verses and color them with music to lighten the soul. But I always have to listen intently to the backup singers on the "Summer Side of Life." There is a lady with a wide vibrato there who gives me shivers every time I hear that song. God bless the musicmakers.

Oh, so many. GL has the capacity to condense the best and worst of what we are into a few verses and color them with music to lighten the soul. But I always have to listen intently to the backup singers on the "Summer Side of Life." There is a lady with a wide vibrato there who gives me shivers every time I hear that song. God bless the musicmakers.

I have been a fan of GL for many years.As for a Favorite song there are far to many to put down. But the ones that have left an impression would have to be 1. Black Day In July. Growing up in southwestern Ontario I remember only to well the riots in Detroit. 2. Go Go Round, only because it reminds me of a very special friend.
GL is more that just a song writer/singer, he is a story teller, and history teacher.
His songs and music will be remembered for many generations to come.

I have been a fan of GL for many years.As for a Favorite song there are far to many to put down. But the ones that have left an impression would have to be 1. Black Day In July. Growing up in southwestern Ontario I remember only to well the riots in Detroit. 2. Go Go Round, only because it reminds me of a very special friend.
GL is more that just a song writer/singer, he is a story teller, and history teacher.
His songs and music will be remembered for many generations to come.

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

(topic originated by Wes Steele)


[This message has been edited by Florian (edited February 26, 2000).]