First and foremost, I'm a true Lightfoot fan. Have been since 1969. I still listen to Gord more than anyone else. Over and over, and I don't get tired of his music.

In all these years, very few artists have ignited my enthusiasm like Gord has. I enjoy Bob Dylan (some, not all), I like Bruce Springsteen, some Nanci Griffith, was a big Stan Rogers fan and others.

I never thought I'd come across anyone that excited me as much as Gord but much to my surprise I did about a year ago in the music of Rufus Wainwright (who I was delighted to see at Massey Hall last December). He's not like Gord in too many ways, but his lyrics are off-beat/original and he doesn't fit in the pop mold.

Anyway, I'd love to read about your favourite artists and why.

John

First and foremost, I'm a true Lightfoot fan. Have been since 1969. I still listen to Gord more than anyone else. Over and over, and I don't get tired of his music.

In all these years, very few artists have ignited my enthusiasm like Gord has. I enjoy Bob Dylan (some, not all), I like Bruce Springsteen, some Nanci Griffith, was a big Stan Rogers fan and others.

I never thought I'd come across anyone that excited me as much as Gord but much to my surprise I did about a year ago in the music of Rufus Wainwright (who I was delighted to see at Massey Hall last December). He's not like Gord in too many ways, but his lyrics are off-beat/original and he doesn't fit in the pop mold.

Anyway, I'd love to read about your favourite artists and why.

John

The Beach Boys
Grant-Lee Phillips (Grant Lee Buffalo)

Great vocals, beautiful melodies.

The Beach Boys
Grant-Lee Phillips (Grant Lee Buffalo)

Great vocals, beautiful melodies.

I really like this Aengus Finnan guy. I heard his song "Lightfoot" and loved it. I think I will buy one of his CD's and give it a whirl...

Long before I ever really got into GL,I was a big Neil Diamond fan. I thought his songs were really ..ahem..deep. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif Some were but not like GL's and GL is more relatable for me. I like mostly 70s as opposed to the 80s which was when I was a teen.

I also was into the early 80's Aussie group Men At Work. They had such a unique sound,I thought they'd last for years and years,not just 3! I was then into Wham (yeah,what of it? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif) then thankfully Bryan Adams and U2 became fav's.

In the 90s I got into lots of music,even some rap. I have though such a vast collection of music it'd be impossible to list all I listen to. Been me,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

For some reason, I've gotten into listening to REM more lately. I had never heard the "Out of Time" album, (the one with "Losing My Religion" on it). I picked up a copy and really enjoyed it.

For some reason, I've gotten into listening to REM more lately. I had never heard the "Out of Time" album, (the one with "Losing My Religion" on it). I picked up a copy and really enjoyed it.

REM is a great band. I just picked up the new DVD concert from Ireland not too long ago. They are in the studio now with a new album, actually, it might be completed by now.

Aengus Finnan, Jory Nash, Jason Fowler, Ron Sexsmith, Rick Fines, Kris K., Lyle Lovett, Jimmy Buffett, Hal Ketchum...

Aengus Finnan, Jory Nash, Jason Fowler, Ron Sexsmith, Rick Fines, Kris K., Lyle Lovett, Jimmy Buffett, Hal Ketchum...

Peter Mayer (http://www.petermayer.net/blueboat/index2.asp), a Stillwater, MN based singer/songwriter. He has recorded 6 CD's and is fantastic in concert. His guitar playing is accomplished but he is currently sidelined with carpal tunnel problems. Check out his song "Blue Boat Home"! Reminds me of the best of Gord's stuff.

Peter Mayer (http://www.petermayer.net/blueboat/index2.asp), a Stillwater, MN based singer/songwriter. He has recorded 6 CD's and is fantastic in concert. His guitar playing is accomplished but he is currently sidelined with carpal tunnel problems. Check out his song "Blue Boat Home"! Reminds me of the best of Gord's stuff.

HI Guys,

I listen to Dave Mallett, Luke bloom, Leo Kottke, The Fire Theft, Glen Campbell, Smashing Pumpkins, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Greg Brown.

Bill Hall

Hi! This is a list of artists that I think will interest you. If You´re a fan of Lightfoot, then I´ll guess you´ll like these as well.

Al Stewart
Bert Jansch
Townes Van Zandt
Bruce Cockburn
Calvin Russell
Country Joe Mc Donald
Donovan
Elliott Murphy
Michael Chapman
Loudon Wainwright III
Scott Walker
Leonard Cohen
James Taylor
Gene Clark
Phil Ochs
Tom Paxton
Roy Harper

And some more...

Hi! This is a list of artists that I think will interest you. If You´re a fan of Lightfoot, then I´ll guess you´ll like these as well.

Al Stewart
Bert Jansch
Townes Van Zandt
Bruce Cockburn
Calvin Russell
Country Joe Mc Donald
Donovan
Elliott Murphy
Michael Chapman
Loudon Wainwright III
Scott Walker
Leonard Cohen
James Taylor
Gene Clark
Phil Ochs
Tom Paxton
Roy Harper

And some more...

The Pony Man Hi! This is a list of artists that I think will interest you. If You´re a fan of Lightfoot, then I´ll guess you´ll like these as well.
Al Stewart
Bert Jansch
Townes Van Zandt
Bruce Cockburn
Calvin Russell
Country Joe Mc Donald
Donovan
Elliott Murphy
Michael Chapman
Loudon Wainwright III
Scott Walker
Leonard Cohen
James Taylor
Gene Clark
Phil Ochs
Tom Paxton
Roy Harper

And some more...

some great names there Pony!, in particular Gene Clark whose "Twosides" album is a classic and all of the Scott Walker Albums (1 through 4).

bill

Thank you Bill!

Thank you Bill!

Never heard Rufus actually but I have listened alot to his dad Loudon Wainwright III. You´ve already know about him but if not it´s worth a try.

Never heard Rufus actually but I have listened alot to his dad Loudon Wainwright III. You´ve already know about him but if not it´s worth a try.

Johnny Cash. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Johnny Cash. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Roger McGuinn

Roger McGuinn

Roger McGuinn sounds very familiar, but I don't know from where. Any clues?

Roger McGuinn sounds very familiar, but I don't know from where. Any clues?

Neil Young
Willie Nelson
John Prine
Kris Kristofferson
Waylon Jennings
Merle Haggard
John Denver
David Wilcox
Jim Croce
Cat Stevens
Simon & Garfunkel
The Dubliners
Eric Clapton

Oh I could give a million more but I don't want to overload the circuits! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/eek.gif

brink,
roger mcguinn was the singer/founder of the Byrds

Lightfoot is my mainstay, top of the heap, but I also listen to:
Rickie Lee Jones
Heart
Cranberries
Ani DiFranco
Mara O'COnnell
Nancy Griffith
Jimmy Buffet
John Denver
(I'll the old school hard rock list out of this)

and on and on...

Some others are

Pink Floyd
Al Stewart (everything before Year of the Cat)
Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
Neil Young
Guess Who (earlier stuff is classic)
Tom Waits

Some others are

Pink Floyd
Al Stewart (everything before Year of the Cat)
Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
Neil Young
Guess Who (earlier stuff is classic)
Tom Waits

Ah, yes Joveski. Thanks.

Ah, yes Joveski. Thanks.

quote:Originally posted by brink:
Roger McGuinn sounds very familiar, but I don't know from where. Any clues?

Indeed, he was the founder/singer from the Byrds.

He's now going solo with his famous 12-string Rickenbacker but also doing awsome accoustic folk stuff - 6-string/12-string. Sometimes you see him with Tom Petty and Dylan on stage.

quote:Originally posted by brink:
Roger McGuinn sounds very familiar, but I don't know from where. Any clues?

Indeed, he was the founder/singer from the Byrds.

He's now going solo with his famous 12-string Rickenbacker but also doing awsome accoustic folk stuff - 6-string/12-string. Sometimes you see him with Tom Petty and Dylan on stage.

Besides Gord, I listen to:
Eric Clapton
James Taylor
John Denver
Linda Rondstat
Simon & Garfunkle
Brooks & Dunn
CCR
Beach Boys
. . . . . . . .just to name a few

Besides Gord, I listen to:
Eric Clapton
James Taylor
John Denver
Linda Rondstat
Simon & Garfunkle
Brooks & Dunn
CCR
Beach Boys
. . . . . . . .just to name a few

wilco
bob dylan
the corrs

I would like to recommend you all check out Wes Cunningham:
http://www.wescunningham.com

His two albums so far are downright astounding, though the second is a marked progression over the first. Buy polyanna first, and you won't be sorry. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Jeff