What is your least favorite Gordon footLight soong?

I never really liked Carfree Highway much, I don't hate it or hold any grudges against it but am completely uninterested in it.

Being a pessimist, ain't you? Mine's gonna half to be "Canary Yellow Canoe".

All of em

I have never really cared for Don Quixote, this is a very scary topic, bound to get the ire up in somebody.

DMD3, I'm with you on this one. Canary
Yellow Canoe.

Brink- I am amazed that you dont like
DQ. I thought most of us loved that one. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Hard to imagine why some don't like what others treasure. Especially songs that have come to define Lightfoot as an artist. More evidence of a paralell universe, I suppose.

My least favorite is "May I."

My least favorite is :"May I". And I like almost everything Gord's done.

just my opinion, but i never cared for the following:

pussywillows cta tals
last time i saw her
me and bobby mcgee
all i'm after
i'll prove my love

Who are all these unregistered bus drivers who have suddenly appeared on the forum? And why have they launched this topic, certain to cause dissension in the ranks? Is this some kind of public transit plot against Gord?
So, seriously, I have to agree that Canary Yellow Canoe is a bit rough around the edges and I think he must have only included it in the Songbook collection for the good memories that it brings him from his days of rough-riding the rapids of remote waters.
I can't believe that anyone would find fault with "The Last Time..." That song is a classic romantic ballad and I put it well into my Top 10. As for "Me and Bobby..." I don't count that one since it was a GL cover of the Kris Kristofferson tune.

The people launching this "topic" are naturally just trying to cause trouble. Someone will get mad at them and they'll get they're cyber-space rocks off. Har-de-har-har http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif A little advice to the children,go back to looking for adult sites,as people of your intelligence spend hours doing. Stop wasting your time here,no one wants to play with you or your Playskool busses. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif (All of 'em. Oh-I-am-so-an-gry-now. G-r-r-r-r-r. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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Borderstone

HMMMMMM! 97-5? 99-3? 92-2? Obviously the years they were born. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif da-da? ma-ma? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/tongue.gif

no one is causing trouble with a thread like this, borderstone.

it's a legit topic - we all like some songs more than others. a lot of people don't like canary yellow canoe - that's the their opinion. i do like the song.

the ones i listed above aren't bad songs or anything - they just attract the skip button when i'm the captain of the stereo. that's all :)

I never cared much for "Canary Yellow Canoe"
either, but I always thought it was just a knockoff that Gord wrote in a few minutes, while just foolin' around. I think he included it on Songbook just for the heck of it.
As for the unregistered people, let's just ignore 'em, just pretend they're not there.
Unless it gets really nasty.
They are just looking for us to notice them and comment on them...ok?

This topic has come up many times since I have been a member here. I must admit, I had a hard time getting into "Ringneck Loon" but now I really like it a lot. I guess I just had to listen to it and the right moment to get into it.

Okay, there is a song that I always skip and I am sure many of you will fall over when I say it. It's "Beautiful". I have never really connected with that one.lol I know it is a favorite here...

watchman said it!

i also hated ringneck loon but love it now.

Beautiful isn't bad but it's the only song on Don Quixote that i skip sometimes. actually listened to the al;bum last night and skipped that tune when it came on.

i'm not supposed to care is another one in the sdame boat as beautiful

I've been a real Lightfoot fan since Old Dan's Record came out, and been to many a concert up the Paramount Theater, Denver, in Aug 2000. Can't wait till he tours again. I check in on this forum from time to time to get the latest on this most talented man. That said, I get amused at the rabid responses from a few overcommitted "registered" fans to questions or discussions that don't necessarily over-glorify Mr. Lightfoot. I bet if Gordon Lightfoot were asked "which of your songs do you like the least," he would come out and tell us which ones were real tankers. We should be open to all facets of this very human being. And to the narrow-minded, I'd say "boy, get a life!"

Brink,

leave it a while, then try listening to DQ
again. REALLY listen, go with Gord, hear
what he's saying. See the pictures he paints. I think it might grow on you. Go on, give it a try. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

quote:Originally posted by SomewhereupinMichigan:
Who are all these unregistered bus drivers who have suddenly appeared on the forum? And why have they launched this topic, certain to cause dissension in the ranks? Is this some kind of public transit plot against Gord?
So, seriously, I have to agree that Canary Yellow Canoe is a bit rough around the edges and I think he must have only included it in the Songbook collection for the good memories that it brings him from his days of rough-riding the rapids of remote waters.
I can't believe that anyone would find fault with "The Last Time..." That song is a classic romantic ballad and I put it well into my Top 10. As for "Me and Bobby..." I don't count that one since it was a GL cover of the Kris Kristofferson tune.

Tis probably the same person entering different names. Sometimes people do things like this to get some laughs. I've bin tempted before but I have never done this.

i can't even believe that was a question..

i derive extreme pleasure from all of GL's music. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

ambrose

Now, I, for one, don't care about the motivation of the busdriver who first posted this topic, because it has evoked some interesting responses!

Brink, I think you have the same problem with "Don Q" that I sometimes have (or I should say HAD) with Gord's songs if the melody is very simple and the lyrics are, shall we say, dense. I noticed that often the ones I took a bit of time getting used to (and to get used to a Gord song is to get close to it) had that characteristic.

Also, I had trouble at first if the song reminded me of some other artist. For example, I didn't care for "Minstrel of the Dawn" (thought it too saccharine--like Donovan); "Circle of Steel" (thought it couldn't hold a candle to Elvis's cover of Mac Davis's "In the Ghetto"); or--and this astonishes me now--"Seven Island Suite" (lotsa words, lotsa strumming--a la Van Morrison of that era--I'm a fan of Van's and couldn't give "7IS" its proper due until I got past that). But all three of them grew on me.

And there are Gord fans who simply can't "get next to" the early stuff (too folky) or the late stuff (because of the difference in his voice).

But ALL of Gord's music rewards the persistent listener.

[This message has been edited by MaryEllen (edited May 14, 2003).]

Exactly! I couldn't agree more. I gave this question some thought, and even ran through the list of his songs on this site, and there are some songs I like more than others, but they all have their merits. But then I feel the same way about John Hiatt Lyrics and Van Morrison and John Stewart. Some reach out and grab you and never let go, and others you have to kind of warm up to. But nothing of Gordons has ever left me completely flat.

quote:Originally posted by MaryEllen:
But ALL of Gord's music rewards the persistent listener.



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Born once - Got it right the first time. )O(

I just looked at the lyrics for "For Lovin Me" on this sight and I don't like it very much because a mean person was telling that story.

"I've got 100 more like you"
"I'll have 1000 before I'm thru"

Gord is not so thrilled about that song anymore either, DMD3. I have read and heard him say that more than once. I think he tries to tame the arrogance of it by pairing it with "Did She Mention My Name?" which, of course, is the flip side of the romance coin.

My least favorite song? Hmmm, I'd have to say that "Bitter Green" usually get the skip button. And I don't like listening to "Beautiful" out of the context of a wedding or some similar romantic situation. I also often utilize the skip button on "Make Way for the Lady"...but in concert, this song just blows me away. So I guess you could say that those two are situation-specific least favorites. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Jack

Ode to Big Blue gets the "skip" for me....

I don't like to focus on the few I don't care for. (It reminds me of when I brought home a report card with all A's and one A-, my dad wanted to know what went wrong!). However, my short "negative" list would include My Pony Won't Go, Uncle Toad Said, Boathouse, and Jenny Lind. I love everything else, which is about 99.9%, way better than an A-!

If anyone disagrees with this (and I know they will) I wont reply because I stated this on a former thread. I simply don't like the way,"Someone To Believe In" is done. I like the lyrics and Gordon of course,but I think it should have been a slow song. "Broken Dreams" and "Salute" (A Lot More Livin' To Do" are the better rockers from that LP. "Pride Of Man" (just my opinion) was not written by GL and I'm not exactly big on that one either. Off the top of my head,those are my top two. Later!

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Borderstone

[This message has been edited by Borderstone (edited May 15, 2003).]

Ode to Big Blue
Songs the Minstrel Sang
Baby Step Back

I am not too fond of the following:

A Lesson in Love
Bells of the Evening
Canary Yellow Canoe
Cold Hands From New York
Don’t Beat Me Down
I’d Do It Again
If There’s a Reason
On Yonge Street
Salute (it's ok, I guess, but it is
his absolute worst title track)
Stone Cold Sober (like the song but
not the Songbook recording of it)
The Soul is the Rock
Welcome to Try


I empathize with those who dislike Canary Yellow Canoe -- it's a weak, uninteresting song performed in a formulaic uninteresting fashion. It's not the bottom on my list tho, because I view it as a throwaway insiders' joke -- and in that context, it is somewhat amusing.

"I'd Do It Again" is not a terrible song, but like a fly in the perfume, it is a major flaw in an otherwise incredible album.

If I had to pick my absolute least favorite, "Welcome to Try" would edge out "On Yonge Street" for the title of "least-liked."



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"And the laughter came too easy for life to pass me by."

I consider this to be a lame topic. Nobody could possibly care what my least favorite GL song is. I am amazed that some people don't like Beautiful. Also, nobody has ever
really heard bad music until you listen to
Marilyn Manson.

Canary Yellow Canoe,as I mentioned in a previous topic somewhere,sounds like,"Roll Over Beethoven" re-written. Gosh folks,Gord's just havin' a little fun! Lay off. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/tongue.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Marylin Manson? Music? Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha... http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif: http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/tongue.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/tongue.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/tongue.gif SINCE WHEN?!! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif

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Borderstone

Hey Jack,I'm sure Gordon's none to thrilled that out of all his songs that the people at TimeLife could've chosen for "The Folk Years" collection,they chose that one!

I swear,sometimes it's like people think that Gordon Lightfoot is just this folk artist who had a bit of success except with a few hits.
Of course UA records didn't help matters by putting out a "Best Of" every 5 seconds. :rolleyes:

On another side of this topic,DMD3,the "meanness" (or arrogance) that Gordon demonstrates in the lyrics was typical for a lot of male songwriters anytime before,I would say,the '80s.
They usually wrote songs about how they don't care if a woman leaves them because they can always find another just as good. Which we all know takes a lot longer than one might think it would.

Before the Women's Liberation Movement of the late 60's and The 70's,radio had no problem playing a song that gave out these half-baked pieces of "Real Man" logic. Instead of letting the song bug you by it's negative & outdated stereotypes,laugh at it! I almost do everytime I listen to it,because the idea of 1 man thinking he's such a magnet for women is ridiculous today. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Don't forget,there's a lot of young guys like yourself who have a male superiorty trip going on in their head,but like Gord,if they're smart,they'll outgrow it. It's been the B! Catch ya on the flipside of Sundown! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

[ April 20, 2006, 20:17: Message edited by: Borderstone ]

Everything that we do, or in this case what Gordon has done makes us/him what we are in the present moment. To rewrite or deny history just doesn't work. We could go on and on with examples but the point works for everyone who has ever lived. Some things change but the past never does, it always will be.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I never heard that he denied the numbers, LOL.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

It really doesn’t matter what number is driving what bus, it is a post, and it’s the substance of the post that matters. Despite claims of lame, et al, this does appear to be a topic that has captured some attention, on a number of levels.

Least favorite song, good question requiring a rather elusive answer, because there are always one or two on every album or CD that I skip. I may have skipped one or two yesterday, listened to them today, and tomorrow continue to listen to them while skipping some others. Mood, frame of mind, time, physical setting; it all depends. The least favorite today can actually become a most listened to next week. There are, however, some songs I never listen to, but to avoid criticism, I prefer to not to reference them. Even a fan, who has listened to Lightfoot’s music since the 60’s, can reserve the right not to listen to some tunes that are, well, poor.

I did like the comment from “Doug From Seoul”, particularly since I can relate to it, even as a “member”, who may not be part of the overall status quo that routinely contributes to this forum:
“I get amused at the rabid responses from a few overcommitted "registered" fans to questions or discussions that don't necessarily over-glorify Mr. Lightfoot. I bet if Gordon Lightfoot were asked "which of your songs do you like the least," he would come out and tell us which ones were real tankers. We should be open to all facets of this very human being. And to the narrow-minded, I'd say "boy, get a life!"”

What I found most interesting is that Doug’s statement basically went unanswered. Is that because he is “unregistered” and “unregistered” guests’ comments do not deserve an answer, except if derived from a bus? Or, are only “members” contributions subject to responses, and the usual degree of cynicism?

If “unregistered” guests contribute, and are accorded some respect, then perhaps they will return as “members”, thereby, allowing our numbers to grow.

Bound for the Triangle.


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restless shadows

Sorry walls I should have been more specific, my comments were directed at the earlier comments in the thread regarding For Loving Me by DMD3 and Borderstone. I reaaly don't know Jack and when someone's posts don't interest me I just pass them by. It's not meant as a slight when everyone does not reply to every post in a thread. It would just take forever to do.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
I reaaly don't know Jack and when someone's posts don't interest me I just pass them by. It's not meant as a slight when everyone does not reply to every post in a thread. It would just take forever to do.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif [/B]

I didn't take it as a slight, and I agree it would take lifetime to respond to every post. But just out of curiosity, which reason was it? If it was because what I said didn't interest you, that's cool. But IMHO, I think is sounds weird to say in a public forum on the interenet it's because you don't really know me. How well do you know the people you do respond to?

Makes me wonder if "walls" does indeed have a valid point there about the treatment of unregistered posters.

I don't particularly like the tune to the song "Protocol", but I like the lyrics.

For every GL song that makes me hit the "skip" button (and there aren't many) there are at least 4 that make me hit the "repeat" button...repeatedly!!! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Jack,

My "I don't know Jack" comment was another lame attempt at humor as those who read here know I am guilty of from time to time. So I should have said my comments are directed at DMD3, Jack and Borderstone. I have an aversion to rewriting history or songs or poems just to suit the current climate. This too shall pass and then someone will want other lines to other songs changed. I just don't like it, I prefer the originals as works of art.
As for unregistered posters, I have personally met two of them and they're great people. Folks don't register for many, many reasons. Many do register. Makes no difference to me. Sorry for any misunderstanding and I hope you stick around here as long as you like and I hope we can meet at a Gordon Lightfoot concert someday.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
Jack,

My "I don't know Jack" comment was another lame attempt at humor as those who read here know I am guilty of from time to time. So I should have said my comments are directed at DMD3, Jack and Borderstone. I have an aversion to rewriting history or songs or poems just to suit the current climate. This too shall pass and then someone will want other lines to other songs changed. I just don't like it, I prefer the originals as works of art.
As for unregistered posters, I have personally met two of them and they're great people. Folks don't register for many, many reasons. Many do register. Makes no difference to me. Sorry for any misunderstanding and I hope you stick around here as long as you like and I hope we can meet at a Gordon Lightfoot concert someday.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

BILLW,

You're on, man! See you there! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Jack

Sort it out