You have the chance to ask Gord one question on a Radio or TV show. What would it be? Frank. |
You have the chance to ask Gord one question on a Radio or TV show. What would it be? Frank. |
quote:Originally posted by Frank v:
You have the chance to ask Gord one question on a Radio or TV show. What would it be? Frank. When are you coming back to England????? |
quote:Originally posted by Frank v:
You have the chance to ask Gord one question on a Radio or TV show. What would it be? Frank. When are you coming back to England????? |
I'm with you SilverHeels. It must be "when are you coming back to England"
------------------ "some people join the party, and others say goodnight" |
I'm with you SilverHeels. It must be "when are you coming back to England"
------------------ "some people join the party, and others say goodnight" |
I would ask him to set aside his humbleness and tell me if he really, really understands the impact his music has had on people and how it makes him feel deep inside his heart. He doesn't look at his career and accomplishments in that way very much and it's because of his humility I believe. He does know his music is good and has stood the test of time and always will but I mean the impact on each and every person who loves his stuff.
Char |
I would ask him to set aside his humbleness and tell me if he really, really understands the impact his music has had on people and how it makes him feel deep inside his heart. He doesn't look at his career and accomplishments in that way very much and it's because of his humility I believe. He does know his music is good and has stood the test of time and always will but I mean the impact on each and every person who loves his stuff.
Char |
Frankv:
MuchMoreMusic had a number of good questions that were answered by Gordon... 1. Question: Gordon's opinion of the state of Canadian music today(i.e. Canadian Heritage)? Answer: Great down east music[did not mention any specfic bands] 2. Question: Which song best describes your personality? Answer: A Painter Passing Through 3. Question: What other jobs did you have? Answer: Worked in a plant, drove a truck, worked in a bank, back-up singer/dancer 4. Question: What song did you sing yourself to sleep with when little kid? Answer: Song from Sunday School 5. Question: Other guitarists that influenced your style? Answer: Merle Travis, Red Shea 6. Question: What song do you enjoy singing the most? Answer: Songs that stand the test of time...In My Fashion 7. Question: What gave you the confidence to perform? Answer: I wasn't shy about it, finding the work [was the problem] 8. Question: Can I call you "Gord"? Answer: Call me anything, except don't call me late for supper(lol) 9. Question: Do you mind other people covering your songs? Answer: Can't complain, many wonderful versions 10. Question: Favorite musical experience? Answer: Visiting Mt. Rushmore http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif 11. Question: Will you ever stop singing? Answer: Retire? I'll carry on as time permits...mandatory retirement age is coming up???lol ---------------------------------------- My question for Gordon would be "How do you remember all the words to the songs during your performance? Do you use a tele-prompter?" I know this question was asked to Bob Dylan, and he answered that it was easy because he wrote 'em all! Yet, I've heard "...Edmund Fitzgerald" over 250 times, yet I couldn't remember the whole song if my life depended on it! How do you stay focused to remember all the words w/o forgetting? [This message has been edited by Tom (edited August 04, 2000).] |
Frankv:
MuchMoreMusic had a number of good questions that were answered by Gordon... 1. Question: Gordon's opinion of the state of Canadian music today(i.e. Canadian Heritage)? Answer: Great down east music[did not mention any specfic bands] 2. Question: Which song best describes your personality? Answer: A Painter Passing Through 3. Question: What other jobs did you have? Answer: Worked in a plant, drove a truck, worked in a bank, back-up singer/dancer 4. Question: What song did you sing yourself to sleep with when little kid? Answer: Song from Sunday School 5. Question: Other guitarists that influenced your style? Answer: Merle Travis, Red Shea 6. Question: What song do you enjoy singing the most? Answer: Songs that stand the test of time...In My Fashion 7. Question: What gave you the confidence to perform? Answer: I wasn't shy about it, finding the work [was the problem] 8. Question: Can I call you "Gord"? Answer: Call me anything, except don't call me late for supper(lol) 9. Question: Do you mind other people covering your songs? Answer: Can't complain, many wonderful versions 10. Question: Favorite musical experience? Answer: Visiting Mt. Rushmore http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif 11. Question: Will you ever stop singing? Answer: Retire? I'll carry on as time permits...mandatory retirement age is coming up???lol ---------------------------------------- My question for Gordon would be "How do you remember all the words to the songs during your performance? Do you use a tele-prompter?" I know this question was asked to Bob Dylan, and he answered that it was easy because he wrote 'em all! Yet, I've heard "...Edmund Fitzgerald" over 250 times, yet I couldn't remember the whole song if my life depended on it! How do you stay focused to remember all the words w/o forgetting? [This message has been edited by Tom (edited August 04, 2000).] |
Tom, my daughter asked me at Mariposa how Gord remembers all the words and that's what I told her - he wrote them so they are a part of him. She rolled her eyes at my philosophical answer and said she thought the words were on the black boxes on the stage in front of him (like a teleprompter)!
It is amazing though isn't it? She is learning songs with lyric sheets I am printing from Florian's song page. Yesterday she came to me and said there was a wrong word! On the sheet of Sundown lyrics it says "faded dress" not "satin dress" and she wanted to know why GORD was singing the wrong lyrics on the album!!! She's a hoot! Char |
Tom, my daughter asked me at Mariposa how Gord remembers all the words and that's what I told her - he wrote them so they are a part of him. She rolled her eyes at my philosophical answer and said she thought the words were on the black boxes on the stage in front of him (like a teleprompter)!
It is amazing though isn't it? She is learning songs with lyric sheets I am printing from Florian's song page. Yesterday she came to me and said there was a wrong word! On the sheet of Sundown lyrics it says "faded dress" not "satin dress" and she wanted to know why GORD was singing the wrong lyrics on the album!!! She's a hoot! Char |
Char, ya took the words right out of my mouth, I agree, Gord has no idea of how his music lingers with people, I have listened to his music for years and still it has the same feeling if not more than it ever did, Gord is one of a kind.
Rose |
Char, ya took the words right out of my mouth, I agree, Gord has no idea of how his music lingers with people, I have listened to his music for years and still it has the same feeling if not more than it ever did, Gord is one of a kind.
Rose |
Tom, I suppose, in the proccess of writing the song, before and after its complete.The words stay with you. Frank. |
Tom, I suppose, in the proccess of writing the song, before and after its complete.The words stay with you. Frank. |
My question to Gordon would be, "How did you meet your wife, Elizabeth?" This is what my husband would call a "Chick" question but I would like to know.
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My question to Gordon would be, "How did you meet your wife, Elizabeth?" This is what my husband would call a "Chick" question but I would like to know.
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I dont know if its a 'chick question' but I think the answer would interest both sexes. Frank. |
I dont know if its a 'chick question' but I think the answer would interest both sexes. Frank. |
Tom,
Don't you think Gord deliberately avoided some of the questions asked on the MMM show. He seemed to twist some questions and gave answers that didn't directly answer the original questions - clever trick. The best answer for me was the Mt Rushmore one - it cracks me up every time I hear it (and it's a good example of my point). None of his answers showed favouritism towards anyone or anything, except those which were directly about him or his music. Remembering song words. I've seen many singer/song writers play live and many of them have got it wrong from time to time - whether deliberately or by accident, I don't know. Gord wouldn't do that - he's too much of a perfectionist for that - which I guess is one of the reasons why we all love him so much. ------------------ "some people join the party, and others say goodnight" [This message has been edited by A Painter (edited August 06, 2000).] |
Tom,
Don't you think Gord deliberately avoided some of the questions asked on the MMM show. He seemed to twist some questions and gave answers that didn't directly answer the original questions - clever trick. The best answer for me was the Mt Rushmore one - it cracks me up every time I hear it (and it's a good example of my point). None of his answers showed favouritism towards anyone or anything, except those which were directly about him or his music. Remembering song words. I've seen many singer/song writers play live and many of them have got it wrong from time to time - whether deliberately or by accident, I don't know. Gord wouldn't do that - he's too much of a perfectionist for that - which I guess is one of the reasons why we all love him so much. ------------------ "some people join the party, and others say goodnight" [This message has been edited by A Painter (edited August 06, 2000).] |
Al, I find that with Gord too. I mentioned somewhere else a while back that I find him to be unfailingly polite, inoffensive and adept at avoiding what he doesn't want to answer with a deflection instead of a denial.
It's charming but I sure wish he'd answer more questions! Char |
Al, I find that with Gord too. I mentioned somewhere else a while back that I find him to be unfailingly polite, inoffensive and adept at avoiding what he doesn't want to answer with a deflection instead of a denial.
It's charming but I sure wish he'd answer more questions! Char |
I'd ask him if I could ask him 20 MORE
questions. And he'd laugh, I'm sure! I once asked him all kinds of questions, but had planned in advance and made sure they'd be the kind of questions he wouldn't normally hear. After about a dozen questions, I took a breath and he said, "Got any MORE questions?!" and chuckled and I said, "Yes!" and blasted away again. He was very patient and funny. It was like a fun little battle of wits which he, of course won. But it was really fun and interesting. |
I'd ask him if I could ask him 20 MORE
questions. And he'd laugh, I'm sure! I once asked him all kinds of questions, but had planned in advance and made sure they'd be the kind of questions he wouldn't normally hear. After about a dozen questions, I took a breath and he said, "Got any MORE questions?!" and chuckled and I said, "Yes!" and blasted away again. He was very patient and funny. It was like a fun little battle of wits which he, of course won. But it was really fun and interesting. |
Midnightmisty, What were some of those 20 questions? Frank. |
Midnightmisty, What were some of those 20 questions? Frank. |
I'm not sure I would ask a question. He gets so many all the time, but maybe I say that because right now I don't have a really good one in mind. I'm a perfectionist and if I had the chance, it would have to be a really good question. One that he doesn't normally get asked, not like "What's your favorite GL song?"
Char, I found your question very interesting and definitely worthy of asking him. But even if he decided to beat around the bush about it like he did to many questions on MMM, I think I know the answer. He does know. Just listen to the music, he is obviously not a dumby. The ability to write such poetry I think demands an intelligent mind and the fact that he purposely dodges questions shows his smarts. But he is so incredibly humble that maybe he is a little embarrassed about thinking that he has had such an impact on so many people. For all you humble people out there, think about how you feel when someone says to you, "You're really good at that" or "You're such a good whatever" or "You're so smart". Some people love to hear things like that, but really humble people get a little, or a lot, embarrassed. I think it's that way with Gord. He's not about to walk around saying to himself and everyone else, "Yea I'm a great songwriter and these people's lives are so much better because of me." He's too genuine for that, but really deep down, I think he knows it. Chris ------------------ "...life is only therapy, real expensive and no guarantees." - GB |
I'm not sure I would ask a question. He gets so many all the time, but maybe I say that because right now I don't have a really good one in mind. I'm a perfectionist and if I had the chance, it would have to be a really good question. One that he doesn't normally get asked, not like "What's your favorite GL song?"
Char, I found your question very interesting and definitely worthy of asking him. But even if he decided to beat around the bush about it like he did to many questions on MMM, I think I know the answer. He does know. Just listen to the music, he is obviously not a dumby. The ability to write such poetry I think demands an intelligent mind and the fact that he purposely dodges questions shows his smarts. But he is so incredibly humble that maybe he is a little embarrassed about thinking that he has had such an impact on so many people. For all you humble people out there, think about how you feel when someone says to you, "You're really good at that" or "You're such a good whatever" or "You're so smart". Some people love to hear things like that, but really humble people get a little, or a lot, embarrassed. I think it's that way with Gord. He's not about to walk around saying to himself and everyone else, "Yea I'm a great songwriter and these people's lives are so much better because of me." He's too genuine for that, but really deep down, I think he knows it. Chris ------------------ "...life is only therapy, real expensive and no guarantees." - GB |
Frank,
One that I can remember was if he ever ran across a grizzly bear on his canoe trips. And his answer was funny!!!! He leaned over into my face a little and said in that deep, speaking voice he does in "In My Fashion", "Nope..... but then again a grizzly bear ain't ever run into ME!" Hence my nic-name for him, "The Rough Tough Creme Puff". I'm getting a disconnects message! bye! |
Frank,
One that I can remember was if he ever ran across a grizzly bear on his canoe trips. And his answer was funny!!!! He leaned over into my face a little and said in that deep, speaking voice he does in "In My Fashion", "Nope..... but then again a grizzly bear ain't ever run into ME!" Hence my nic-name for him, "The Rough Tough Creme Puff". I'm getting a disconnects message! bye! |
Frank, I'll try to give one each day that I
think he wouldn't mind being shared in public. Like the grizzly bear story. And Chris is correct about Gord being humble, very much so. It's so endearing. Oh, once I asked him if he had a license to use that smile in the United States as he was breaking an awful lot of hearts with that careless thing! He chucked. So did my husband! I didn't think it was a laughing matter. |
Frank, I'll try to give one each day that I
think he wouldn't mind being shared in public. Like the grizzly bear story. And Chris is correct about Gord being humble, very much so. It's so endearing. Oh, once I asked him if he had a license to use that smile in the United States as he was breaking an awful lot of hearts with that careless thing! He chucked. So did my husband! I didn't think it was a laughing matter. |
Here's a quickie.
I asked him about the ancestral origins of his surname.....does anyone else know that story? Because it has a story to it. |
Here's a quickie.
I asked him about the ancestral origins of his surname.....does anyone else know that story? Because it has a story to it. |
MNM,
LOL, How could you leave us hanging like that?!? You must tell the story behind his surname! Janice |
Janice,
I was hoping someone else knows, besides me. I wrote to Florian with the true answer and also explained the history behind it as it was explained to me. I asked him to consider it for the quiz. But I don't think he got it. So I was going to save it, just in case Silver Heels starts a quiz at her site! First come, first serve! Janice, what would your guess be? Mine was soooo far off til I got the scoop from the Big Man, himself. Come on now, Janice.... guess! |
Janice,
I was hoping someone else knows, besides me. I wrote to Florian with the true answer and also explained the history behind it as it was explained to me. I asked him to consider it for the quiz. But I don't think he got it. So I was going to save it, just in case Silver Heels starts a quiz at her site! First come, first serve! Janice, what would your guess be? Mine was soooo far off til I got the scoop from the Big Man, himself. Come on now, Janice.... guess! |
The surname. I don't know what story is behind it, but I listened to a radio interview with Gord and the interviewers asked him if he had any indian in him (which a lot of people might assume with a name like Lightfoot). He replied that it was Scottish. Correct me if you think this is wrong.
Chris ------------------ "...life is only therapy, real expensive and no guarantees." - GB |
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