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fortyfivesfrank 06-12-2004 06:40 PM

For me, it would have to be All I'm After. That's just about one of my favorite songs in this world.

Jeff

jeffyjo 06-12-2004 06:40 PM

For me, it would have to be All I'm After. That's just about one of my favorite songs in this world.

Jeff

SomewhereupinMichigan 06-12-2004 07:26 PM

Not an obscure song but one that he hasn't done in concert that often in recent years...Minstrel of the Dawn. One of my all-time favorites. Another choice would be Miguel.

stationmaster 06-12-2004 07:53 PM

"Steel Rail Blues" I really like that old tune. Not sure if Gord sings it much but it would sound interesting in his mature vouce.

[This message has been edited by stationmaster (edited June 13, 2004).]

violet Blue Horse 06-13-2004 01:04 AM

Rainbow Trout

quote:Originally posted by jeffyjo:
For me, it would have to be All I'm After. That's just about one of my favorite songs in this world.

Jeff



violet Blue Horse 06-13-2004 01:04 AM

Rainbow Trout

quote:Originally posted by jeffyjo:
For me, it would have to be All I'm After. That's just about one of my favorite songs in this world.

Jeff



SilverHeels 06-13-2004 09:03 AM

'A Minor Ballad'.

Cathy 06-13-2004 10:41 AM

Mother Of A Miner's Child.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

kicks 06-13-2004 11:02 AM

Christian Island

Have to agree that "All I'm After" is a beautiful moment in song too

BJ 06-13-2004 11:02 AM

Christian Island

Have to agree that "All I'm After" is a beautiful moment in song too

SilverHeels 06-13-2004 02:47 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by BJ:
[B]Christian Island >>

(This is me ... gloating) He sang CI for me in Trenton, NJ, in April 2002. I was so high, I could have flown all the way back to the UK minus the jetplane! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif


Borderstone 06-13-2004 04:18 PM

I Can't Make It Anymore

Changes

Peaceful Waters

Does Your Mother Know?

If Children Had Wings

Rainbow Trout

Cobwebs & Dust ......... and many many more! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

stationmaster 06-13-2004 06:45 PM

Can't forget "Talking in your sleep"

Wes Steele 06-13-2004 07:01 PM

It's Worth Believn'

Heaven Help The Devil

Highway Songs

Looking At The Rain

Ordinary Man


Wes


joveski 06-13-2004 07:50 PM

teh auctioneer hasn't been played since 1991 or 1993 - thatd make a good return!

DMD3 06-13-2004 09:23 PM

May I

Remember Me, I'm The One

Wherefore And Why

DMD3 06-13-2004 09:23 PM

May I

Remember Me, I'm The One

Wherefore And Why

GJA 06-14-2004 03:50 PM

Now and Then.
I've never been to a GL concert...I hope he comes to St. Louis on his next tour. I will make every effort to see him!!

GJA 06-14-2004 03:50 PM

Now and Then.
I've never been to a GL concert...I hope he comes to St. Louis on his next tour. I will make every effort to see him!!

violet Blue Horse 06-14-2004 07:19 PM

Ohhhhhh, turning green here. Story story story. Please tell?


quote:Originally posted by SilverHeels:
[B][QUOTE]Originally posted by BJ:
Christian Island >>

(This is me ... gloating) He sang CI for me in Trenton, NJ, in April 2002. I was so high, I could have flown all the way back to the UK minus the jetplane! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif




violet Blue Horse 06-14-2004 07:19 PM

Ohhhhhh, turning green here. Story story story. Please tell?


quote:Originally posted by SilverHeels:
[B][QUOTE]Originally posted by BJ:
Christian Island >>

(This is me ... gloating) He sang CI for me in Trenton, NJ, in April 2002. I was so high, I could have flown all the way back to the UK minus the jetplane! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif




Jim Dundee 06-14-2004 09:53 PM

Looking at the Rain or Ordinary Man.


donquixote 06-14-2004 09:53 PM

Looking at the Rain or Ordinary Man.


stationmaster 06-14-2004 10:39 PM

Hey "B" I don't think I have heard "I Can't Make It Anymore" Is that one on a release?

Station Master 06-19-2004 12:51 PM

Always on the Bright Side, if they kept the live arrangement breathing like the studio one,the entire audience would feel so good http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

I love Haynes but also really dig those Szczesniak sessions, hey I loved Stockfish also http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

yeah, I love everything obsure of his, play it all! .. time to shelve Cotton Ginny, er Jinny, er Jenny, er Jenney, er whatever, lol

this reply's just full of love, eh? lol
...that alone will keep me breathing http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

jj 06-19-2004 12:51 PM

Always on the Bright Side, if they kept the live arrangement breathing like the studio one,the entire audience would feel so good http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

I love Haynes but also really dig those Szczesniak sessions, hey I loved Stockfish also http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

yeah, I love everything obsure of his, play it all! .. time to shelve Cotton Ginny, er Jinny, er Jenny, er Jenney, er whatever, lol

this reply's just full of love, eh? lol
...that alone will keep me breathing http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

Borderstone 06-19-2004 02:10 PM

Stationmaster,"I Can't Make it Anymore" is a song he wrote in the 60's but has not recorded himself (I'm guessing). As has been mentioned often here,Richie Havens recorded it on one of his albums in the early 70s.

Spyder Turner had a low charting single with it in 1967 or '68. Somewhere between #80 & #100. John F. sent me an Mpg of it online and it's a pretty good song. Since my PC went on the fritz,I don't "have it anymore". ( http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif ugh...bad one! ) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif Later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

Boat House AKA member 06-19-2004 04:18 PM

"In My Fashion" for a later one

"Walls" for an earlier one


Kilgore 06-19-2004 04:18 PM

"In My Fashion" for a later one

"Walls" for an earlier one


Cathy 06-19-2004 08:39 PM

What happened to your PC, Borderstone?

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

johnfowles 04-17-2008 02:01 PM

Re: if you could make Gord introduce one "obscure" song into his concert rotation?
 
I was very pleased to refind this old thread
as this subject is one close to my heart
It was extremely pleasing to find that this year Gord has rerotated "If Children Had Wings
I see that my number one choice
"Now And Then" has already been suggested
as has another old favourite "Miguel"
thankfully the former does appear as a live bootleg recording from Red Rocks Denver back in 1975
http://www.johnfowles.org.uk/lightfo...phitheatre.jpg

A super photograph of Redrocks Amphitheatre proving yet again how colourful is Colourado
and the latter I have as obtained from a 1972 UK BBC television broadcast.That leaves of songs known to have been in his repertoire that I would love to hear live his masterly version of "Farewell To Nova Scotia" which fortunately preceded the BBC Miguel and was decidedly more lively than the live recording from La Cave,Cleveland in 1965

brink- 04-17-2008 02:55 PM

Re: if you could make Gord introduce one "obscure" song into his concert rotation?
 
I would love to hear - Home From the Forest.

Yep John, that is Red Rocks beautiful isn't it?
I will be going there in June for John Prine and EmmyLou Harris.

Sorry not Hiatt, Prine. and Prine is the headliner.

RM 04-17-2008 03:49 PM

Re: if you could make Gord introduce one "obscure" song into his concert rotation?
 
Who's headlining ? Hiatt or Harris ?

I'd like to hear "It's Worth Believin'". I think that would still fit into his current vocal range.

dedife 04-17-2008 03:50 PM

Re: if you could make Gord introduce one "obscure" song into his concert rotation?
 
My vote goes to "Go My Way" and "Same Old Loverman"

imported_Next_Saturday 04-17-2008 03:54 PM

Re: if you could make Gord introduce one "obscure" song into his concert rotation?
 
Saturday Clothes (goes without saying...but it would agree with his age)
Now & Then
Too Much to Lose

classicmixdj 04-17-2008 04:02 PM

Re: if you could make Gord introduce one "obscure" song into his concert rotation?
 
I suppose I'd go for "Rainbow Trout", "Seven Island Suite", "Somewhere USA" or Tatoo.

Jesse Joe 04-17-2008 05:05 PM

Re: if you could make Gord introduce one "obscure" song into his concert rotation?
 
Lucky gal brink, it must be a great evening at that beautiful location. John Hiatt is another fav of mine...

"Seven Island Suite" has long been my favorite Gordon Lightfoot song. That's the one I would have loved to hear in concert in the 70's... I think these days it's not likely ? But one never really knows for sure. :rolleyes:

joveski 04-17-2008 05:15 PM

Re: if you could make Gord introduce one "obscure" song into his concert rotation?
 
i'd love to hear the Auctioneer again these days

mandoann 04-17-2008 08:11 PM

Re: if you could make Gord introduce one "obscure" song into his concert rotation?
 
I vote for:

I'm Not Supposed to Care
I'll Be Alright
Leaves of Grass
Affair on 8th Avenue
Looking at the Rain
Can't Depend on Love
Last Time I Saw Her
:)

paddletothesea 04-18-2008 12:59 AM

Re: if you could make Gord introduce one "obscure" song into his concert rotation?
 
Seven Island Suite: Talk about a genius in song writing. The work involved in the craftmanship is steller.

Harbor le`Cou : I always love his sea related songs and this im sure has never been done in concert.


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