Wombat, Mouse, Skeeter, Bigfoot, et. al. (bad gag!) but it reminded me of that great song "All God's Critters Got a Place in the Choir" Probably "Creatures," but I sing "Critters."

I still sing "Fine as Fine Can Be" to my sons (married w/ wives of their own.) I sing it to Mama. I sing it to Memories. Sometimes, I even sing it to just hear the words float and the melody soar. Often I sing it for people who never heard of Gord, just to see any reaction. Some do. Hope.

Regarding your suggestion of Cherrful farorites: Not a bad idea. Old Dan's Records gets me a-cloggin - especially that line about the "78s".

But, to me, I figure it's sorta like Pete Seger quoted from Eccesiastes: "To everything there is a season." Sometimes those seasons aren't Cheerful. Sometime the last thing a body wants to hear is Happy-Whoopie stuff. Other times - let 'er rip.

To limit Ecclesiastes balances would be a sorrow. Same-same Gord's touch.

As a writer of songs myself (albeit unsung) I've never understood (though it's true) how pain comes more vividly and easily than pleasure. The starving artist thing, perhaps.

But here's a cheerful one, for me, tonite - cause I've been blessed clean off my feet today. I sang for a jillion kids this morn on the radio out of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.

i'm still suffering from the Pure Joy of it.

Say goodnite, Gracie (Goodnite, Gracie)

The Rez

"Cotton Jenny" - anybody know her?

Hi All,

I'm a new member from downunder ... and I thought I'd post my two .... I can't split them ....

"Song for a winter's night" and "Daylight Katy".

They're closely followed by about another hundred odd masterpieces.

Mike

Welcome, Mike!! We have a few other Aussies here, too! Glad to "meet ya!"

[ June 13, 2005, 22:41: Message edited by: Sheryl ]

Thanks Sheryl !

For some background, I've been following his career since IYCRMM and have every (vinyl) album from "Lightfoot" thru to "GG Vol 2" .... and the obligatory duplicate set of every CD available.

Ahhh, another devotee!! So, have you found out yet about our weekly Fri. evening chats? Well, for you they'd be around 11:00 a.m. Sat. morning... check out John Fowle's chatroom advertisement topic thread. "See" you soon!

Intertesting comments about the writing of The Wreck. My brother was talking to one of his former band members a few weeks ago and this particular person told my bros that he considered GL almost a savant when it came to lyric writing -- apparently he could (can) write great lyrics unbelievably quickly ... I guess the comment about The Wreck (and Bitter Green too) would seem to support GL's great talent -- one that we have all come to know and love.

Sheryl,

Thanks ... shall have to drop by one morning soon for a communal chat .... sounds great !

Favorite songs, huh? Almost too many to name, but here are a few that come to mind:
Looking at the Rain
Carefree Highway
Ordinary Man
Cabaret
If You Could Read my Mind
Railroad Trilogy
Rainy Day People
The Way I Feel
Affair on 8th Avenue
etc., etc.

Favorite songs, huh? Almost too many to name, but here are a few that come to mind:
Looking at the Rain
Carefree Highway
Ordinary Man
Cabaret
If You Could Read my Mind
Railroad Trilogy
Rainy Day People
The Way I Feel
Affair on 8th Avenue
etc., etc.

The Circle Is Small~

It's just another example of how Mr. Lightfoot can expand the bridge of generations.

It's a timeless hurt song one inwhich is no less heartfelt today as it was when it was written.

The Circle Is Small~

It's just another example of how Mr. Lightfoot can expand the bridge of generations.

It's a timeless hurt song one inwhich is no less heartfelt today as it was when it was written.

Lately one of my favorites has been Marie Christine. I always smile when that song comes on. Always.

Lately one of my favorites has been Marie Christine. I always smile when that song comes on. Always.

As predictable as it may be, my absolute favorite is "If You Could Read My Mind." That is the song that first got me interested in Lightfoot.

But, as almost everyone else has done in response to this topic, I will list a few more favorites, as it is too difficult to choose just one song.

The Mountains and Maryann - Perfect matching of lyrics and melody. Best song of the UA era.

Saturday Clothes - Lightfoot is the best writer of songs with major seventh chords, and this one illustrates that well.

Miguel - Love the ascending melody of the section that goes "To cross the border, to swim the river..."

Ordinary Man - Ah, but he's "NOT your ordinary man"(!) Great song.

Can't Depend on Love - This song is so good that I've never even tried to figure out what this song is about lyrically. The lyrics are imprinted on my brain from listening to it so much, but I don't necessarily need to know what it's about. If the song were about ringworm it would still be great.

Seven Island Suite - Lightfoot is also the master of writing songs in "sections" that can't always be categorized as verses, choruses, or bridges. After hearing this song, who needs songs with verses, choruses, and bridges?

Now and Then - "Once inside we found a curious moonbeam doing dances on the floor." Lines like that are enough to make aspiring songwriters go find real jobs. Why? Because they'll never write a line like that, and it's too depressing to keep trying.

She's Not the Same - "She lights the sun and conjures up the rain."

I think I'll leave it at that. Sorry if that's a bit too long.

[ October 22, 2006, 14:49: Message edited by: Winter's Claw ]

As predictable as it may be, my absolute favorite is "If You Could Read My Mind." That is the song that first got me interested in Lightfoot.

But, as almost everyone else has done in response to this topic, I will list a few more favorites, as it is too difficult to choose just one song.

The Mountains and Maryann - Perfect matching of lyrics and melody. Best song of the UA era.

Saturday Clothes - Lightfoot is the best writer of songs with major seventh chords, and this one illustrates that well.

Miguel - Love the ascending melody of the section that goes "To cross the border, to swim the river..."

Ordinary Man - Ah, but he's "NOT your ordinary man"(!) Great song.

Can't Depend on Love - This song is so good that I've never even tried to figure out what this song is about lyrically. The lyrics are imprinted on my brain from listening to it so much, but I don't necessarily need to know what it's about. If the song were about ringworm it would still be great.

Seven Island Suite - Lightfoot is also the master of writing songs in "sections" that can't always be categorized as verses, choruses, or bridges. After hearing this song, who needs songs with verses, choruses, and bridges?

Now and Then - "Once inside we found a curious moonbeam doing dances on the floor." Lines like that are enough to make aspiring songwriters go find real jobs. Why? Because they'll never write a line like that, and it's too depressing to keep trying.

She's Not the Same - "She lights the sun and conjures up the rain."

I think I'll leave it at that. Sorry if that's a bit too long.

[ October 22, 2006, 14:49: Message edited by: Winter's Claw ]

pussywillows,cat tails It reminds me of someone very special. Every time I hear that song I have tears of joy in my eyes. I wonder where he is now. (that special someone)

pussywillows,cat tails It reminds me of someone very special. Every time I hear that song I have tears of joy in my eyes. I wonder where he is now. (that special someone)

"The House you Live In" anyone?

"The House you Live In" anyone?

Nice choice.

Nice choice.

completely agree!

Pinkie and Rosy agree too.
(My cat and dog).

Pinkie and Rosy agree too.
(My cat and dog).

El Gato Grande ; I think I have read in this forum that " The House You Live In " was a favourite of Gordon's Mum. It may be an urban myth, but if not it puts you in esteemed company. It's in my top few ...