I'm surprised more people haven't listed it as a favorite; it's a brilliant song. I actually heard it for the first time recently when I saw it performed on the "Live in Reno" DVD. I bought the DVD for my dad as a Father's Day gift and I ended up enjoying it just as much as he did. I was hooked on the song before the end of the first verse.

I'm surprised more people haven't listed it as a favorite; it's a brilliant song. I actually heard it for the first time recently when I saw it performed on the "Live in Reno" DVD. I bought the DVD for my dad as a Father's Day gift and I ended up enjoying it just as much as he did. I was hooked on the song before the end of the first verse.

Me, too, El Gato. That was my second Gord purchase -- Live in Reno, so many of his earlier songs I first heard there. I actually prefer them to his earlier renditions of them. The maturity brings an extra touch to them.

To me, he has always been mature. His Mum must be so special to have raised such a divinely human son.

To me, he has always been mature. His Mum must be so special to have raised such a divinely human son.

Oh Patti . YOU ARE IN THE ZONE !!!!!

UNFORTUNATEY ITS THE ...

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(I'm sorry Corfiders I know you have warned me off and my mummy DID teach me not to pick on easy targets but I can't help myself...lol..)

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Your slip is showing.

Your slip is showing.

My favorite has to be "Song for a Winter's Night". I play guitar (poorly) and sing badly but I screwed up the nerve to play for my wife. That my friends is how the song must be done, with the love of your life looking on.........

My favorite has to be "Song for a Winter's Night". I play guitar (poorly) and sing badly but I screwed up the nerve to play for my wife. That my friends is how the song must be done, with the love of your life looking on.........

You must be quite the romantic, Axhacker Larry.

You must be quite the romantic, Axhacker Larry.

My current Lightfoot favorite is "The Watchman's Gone." A bittersweet 'observational' song with a sweet mix of hobo philosophy and just the right bluesy feel. I can't hear it enough lately, as well as the rest of the Sundown CD.

My current Lightfoot favorite is "The Watchman's Gone." A bittersweet 'observational' song with a sweet mix of hobo philosophy and just the right bluesy feel. I can't hear it enough lately, as well as the rest of the Sundown CD.

I'd have to say I have a few faves among his songs. I was introduced to GL in 1994 by a boyfriend of mine who played "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" for me. I felt such a connection w/the song and didn't know why till we were watching a documentary on the 20th anniversary of the sinking. Lo and behold, it turned out that it sank on November 10th---MY BIRTHDAY! Since then, I've loved that song. I also like "Sundown", "Carefree Highway", "Summertime Dream", "The House You Live In", "If You Could Read My Mind" and so many others...he just seems to speak directly to you!

I'd have to say I have a few faves among his songs. I was introduced to GL in 1994 by a boyfriend of mine who played "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" for me. I felt such a connection w/the song and didn't know why till we were watching a documentary on the 20th anniversary of the sinking. Lo and behold, it turned out that it sank on November 10th---MY BIRTHDAY! Since then, I've loved that song. I also like "Sundown", "Carefree Highway", "Summertime Dream", "The House You Live In", "If You Could Read My Mind" and so many others...he just seems to speak directly to you!

I've come to take a great liking to being . . .
"like a June bug travellin'"

Some of Gord's songs knock you to your knees at first hearing. Most grow - at least for me.

Each and every album grows and grows. Harmony follows quite nicely in my reverie.

The Rez

. . . have faith in The River

"A Tree Too Weak to Stand." It makes me think of my favorite TV character. :)

"A Tree Too Weak to Stand." It makes me think of my favorite TV character. :)

One of my more simpler fav's from the 60's era is,"Sixteen Miles To Seven Lakes". Although quite a short song,Gord puts just enough emotion into it that it doesn't seem short. One of many great things within his great talent. :)

Shoot! Forgot to mention my favorite 80's! :rolleyes: Duh!

That's none other than,"Traingle",thank you very much! ;)

Gordon u rock! Beautiful is a massive song. I had to shed a tear. Sincerily, from the bottom of my heart.

Greetings from Finland.

Mikko & Risto (also Tuuli)

Gordon u rock! Beautiful is a massive song. I had to shed a tear. Sincerily, from the bottom of my heart.

Greetings from Finland.

Mikko & Risto (also Tuuli)

I love "Triangle." Several years ago, GL was giving a concert here, and people in the audience were calling out requests. Somebody said, "Triangle!" and he said, "It's getting too late in the evening to sing that one." :lol:

I love "Triangle." Several years ago, GL was giving a concert here, and people in the audience were calling out requests. Somebody said, "Triangle!" and he said, "It's getting too late in the evening to sing that one." :lol:

No jiving around intended, but "Gordon u Rock" reminds me of a comment Gord used to make often in the 80's while introducing Sundown:

This is as close as I get to pushing my Rock and Roll Button."

'Couse he was wearing red suspendes and polka dot underwear, so who knows what buttons are yet pushed? (Heavy, huh?_

The Rez

One song that seemed slightly neglected (as a favorite) and happens to be my personal favorite is Carefree Highway.
I might have a vague idea of what he was getting at with this song. Sometimes you're move somewhere alone with a certain plan in mind, you fall in love, and the original pla falls through. The only thing keeping you there is that special person. And then they leave, so you stick around for a couple years. And after those couple years you get to thinking about that person, and wondering what's become of them, and if they've moved on, and you realize that real comfort is out on the road, away from wherever you are.

One song that seemed slightly neglected (as a favorite) and happens to be my personal favorite is Carefree Highway.
I might have a vague idea of what he was getting at with this song. Sometimes you're move somewhere alone with a certain plan in mind, you fall in love, and the original pla falls through. The only thing keeping you there is that special person. And then they leave, so you stick around for a couple years. And after those couple years you get to thinking about that person, and wondering what's become of them, and if they've moved on, and you realize that real comfort is out on the road, away from wherever you are.

Sundown, Carefree Highway and Wreck of the Edmund
Fitzgerald are my three faves. Tough call but
I like 'em all equally.

Dave From Trenton, ON

Sundown, Carefree Highway and Wreck of the Edmund
Fitzgerald are my three faves. Tough call but
I like 'em all equally.

Dave From Trenton, ON

[img]http://[/img] ;) "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND" For me this song like a magic! I like the lyrics. A sudden change of heart?!!! Honestly, it took me awhile to find the lyric of this song I like to sing with it. Like it a lot :)

"If You Could Read Your Mind" Like it a lot it's magic sometimes you dont expect things that will change;but most of it; it change for the better. A sudden change of heart??!!! I like to sing along with this song whenever I played it . As I mentioned it took me a while to find out the whole lyrics of this song I spent hours and hours in surfing the web & Im glad I got 'em so happy :)

You want just ONE favourite song????? well, thats not going to happen!

Here is my list......in absolutely no particular order, these are just the ones that are always repeated on my mp3 player lately....


Ballad of Yarmouth Castle
Pony Man
Minstrel of the Dawn
Sundown
Beautiful
Fine and Fine Can Be
Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Sit Down Young Stranger
Canadian Railroad Trilogy
Race among the Ruins
Did She Mention My Name
Circle of Steel
Race Among the Ruins
I'm Not Supposed to Care
If You Could Read My Mind

Better stop typing now.. although the list is NEVER going to be complete

About me?? Been a lightfoot fan since my daddy bought Summertime Dream on Cassette many many years ago.....got most of them now..... my greatest wish is to see him live.. I guess we are all destined to have unfulfilled wishes as I dont' see him touring Australia any time soon :< Oh well I have the Live in Reno DVD and the Harry Tracey movie to give me my fix as needed, and of course, the wonderful songs that speak to my heart and soul.......

You want just ONE favourite song????? well, thats not going to happen!

Here is my list......in absolutely no particular order, these are just the ones that are always repeated on my mp3 player lately....


Ballad of Yarmouth Castle
Pony Man
Minstrel of the Dawn
Sundown
Beautiful
Fine and Fine Can Be
Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Sit Down Young Stranger
Canadian Railroad Trilogy
Race among the Ruins
Did She Mention My Name
Circle of Steel
Race Among the Ruins
I'm Not Supposed to Care
If You Could Read My Mind

Better stop typing now.. although the list is NEVER going to be complete

About me?? Been a lightfoot fan since my daddy bought Summertime Dream on Cassette many many years ago.....got most of them now..... my greatest wish is to see him live.. I guess we are all destined to have unfulfilled wishes as I dont' see him touring Australia any time soon :< Oh well I have the Live in Reno DVD and the Harry Tracey movie to give me my fix as needed, and of course, the wonderful songs that speak to my heart and soul.......

I know in the 60s there were many that were amazingly short that I know of. How short was this 1?

I know in the 60s there were many that were amazingly short that I know of. How short was this 1?

Like most of us it's very hard to pick one "favorite" from amongst some 400 great songs - and usually depends on our own current place on life's path, and can change with new releases, new times, new moods.... But - to the point of this topic - my consistently favorite over the years has remained: "Fine As Fine Can Be".
The fabulous poetry, vivid imagery, and lovely love story feeling would make it a favorite anyway. But - it becomes tops when knowing it was written to and for his young daughter. Being the father of a daughter myself it touches and moves me everytime I play it. I was also privileged to see Gord perform it right after he first recorded and released it - at Sacramento's venerable old Memorial Auditorium on the Cold On the Shoulder Tour... It was also first time I had ever seen him play piano on stage. Wow!
That's as fine as fine gets...

Like most of us it's very hard to pick one "favorite" from amongst some 400 great songs - and usually depends on our own current place on life's path, and can change with new releases, new times, new moods.... But - to the point of this topic - my consistently favorite over the years has remained: "Fine As Fine Can Be".
The fabulous poetry, vivid imagery, and lovely love story feeling would make it a favorite anyway. But - it becomes tops when knowing it was written to and for his young daughter. Being the father of a daughter myself it touches and moves me everytime I play it. I was also privileged to see Gord perform it right after he first recorded and released it - at Sacramento's venerable old Memorial Auditorium on the Cold On the Shoulder Tour... It was also first time I had ever seen him play piano on stage. Wow!
That's as fine as fine gets...

Yeah, one of my favorites, too. I do wish he would add / play piano more often but understand the logistic difficulty in having a tuned piano available at a site where he's performing, much less hauling one around with him. But I do love the sound of a piano.

Yeah, one of my favorites, too. I do wish he would add / play piano more often but understand the logistic difficulty in having a tuned piano available at a site where he's performing, much less hauling one around with him. But I do love the sound of a piano.