We all know that with just about every album from every artist, there are going to be 1 or 2 songs on there that you just don't like or just don't care for. Gord is no exception. But are there any albums that you like all the songs on it? Waiting For You is mine. I like every single song on it. At some point or another, I've had all the songs stuck in my head(even Fading Away)!
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We all know that with just about every album from every artist, there are going to be 1 or 2 songs on there that you just don't like or just don't care for. Gord is no exception. But are there any albums that you like all the songs on it? Waiting For You is mine. I like every single song on it. At some point or another, I've had all the songs stuck in my head(even Fading Away)!
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Don Quixote
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Don Quixote
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My initial response was SUNDOWN, obviously. But checking the tracks, I realized there are two or three I don't care for. My second thought was SHADOWS. And, sure enough, it's pretty much flawless except for "I'll Do Anything." Then I had another notion. What about HARMONY? True, not one tune shines blindingly like, say, a "Read My Mind" or a "Carefree Highway" or a "Restless." But, considering the history of its making, and taken as a whole, track to track, it's all very pleasant, all very warm, all very melodic with still-surprising touches. I adore HARMONY and give it my vote for flawless, in its own special way.
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My initial response was SUNDOWN, obviously. But checking the tracks, I realized there are two or three I don't care for. My second thought was SHADOWS. And, sure enough, it's pretty much flawless except for "I'll Do Anything." Then I had another notion. What about HARMONY? True, not one tune shines blindingly like, say, a "Read My Mind" or a "Carefree Highway" or a "Restless." But, considering the history of its making, and taken as a whole, track to track, it's all very pleasant, all very warm, all very melodic with still-surprising touches. I adore HARMONY and give it my vote for flawless, in its own special way.
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Have to say the new album is superb from start to finish, not a bad song there and a few classics, Shellfish for sure... I loved East of Midnight, Endless Wire too and Summertime Dream was incredible too... I wasn't too keen of Waiting for You but that was because I'd only played it a few times.. it's growing on me fast though.. I think A Painter Passing Through was a bit of a disappointment, his voice seemd to lose a bit of its quality.. my cousin in Toronto sent me a signed copy... when you look at Gordon's career you have to say - like Gram Parsons- the guy hasn't made a bad album... and few around today can lay claim to that...
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Have to say the new album is superb from start to finish, not a bad song there and a few classics, Shellfish for sure... I loved East of Midnight, Endless Wire too and Summertime Dream was incredible too... I wasn't too keen of Waiting for You but that was because I'd only played it a few times.. it's growing on me fast though.. I think A Painter Passing Through was a bit of a disappointment, his voice seemd to lose a bit of its quality.. my cousin in Toronto sent me a signed copy... when you look at Gordon's career you have to say - like Gram Parsons- the guy hasn't made a bad album... and few around today can lay claim to that...
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Sumeerside of life! I think every track is top notch, and the whole album flows seamlessly. "Miguel" and "Nous Vivons Ensemble" amongst others, are still all time favourites.
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Summertime Dream is flawless. Top Quality stuff.
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Summertime Dream is flawless. Top Quality stuff.
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summer side of life
dream street rose east of midnight |
3ed vote for Don Quixote! And I thought I was all alone on this :) )
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3ed vote for Don Quixote! And I thought I was all alone on this :) )
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All his albums are great. But, I would have to say ditto's on "Don Quixote!"
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All his albums are great. But, I would have to say ditto's on "Don Quixote!"
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Don Quixote.
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Don Quixote.
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might have said Back here on Earth if not for Long Thin Dawn, therefore...Old Dan's Records http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
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might have said Back here on Earth if not for Long Thin Dawn, therefore...Old Dan's Records http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
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Shadows,Sundown,Harmony,Sunday Concert and Sit Down Young Stranger (IYCRMM).
Except for "I'll do Anything and "Long thin Dawn?" Grrrrr! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/mad.gif Great songs! Wash yer mouths out wit soap! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/eek.gif Later! ------------------ "A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone |
I'm with Annie and Bill, DQ is the best Album ever by any artist, every song is a classic. ( and I just keep going back to them..."I'm sailing down the summer days where fish and seagulls play".. )
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I'm with Annie and Bill, DQ is the best Album ever by any artist, every song is a classic. ( and I just keep going back to them..."I'm sailing down the summer days where fish and seagulls play".. )
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May 10 answer: SUMMERTIME DREAM
May 11 answer: HARMONY I love both albums entirely... |
It is a tough choice to pick only one from his 20 original studio albums. Another vote for "Don Quixote."
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lol, i tried that but still have bad taste
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lol, i tried that but still have bad taste
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Picking a favorite GL album is at best, very difficult. I have been listening to Gord since '70 and immediately fell in love with his music the first time I heard 'If You Could Read My Mind." I immediately bought the album and wore it out. Furtunately I found out very shortly after that, that GL was not new. I found the previous 5 albums and commenced to wear them out. Them Summer Side of Life came out and well anyway I wound up with about 15 or so GL albums. The albums were replaced with 8 tracks and castettes, although I still have the vinyls. Well I now have all of them on CD's including his Gord's Gold CD's, Greatest Hits and Sonbook. I am still looking for Harmony and will have that soon.
Three really stand out for me. "If You Could Read My Mind, Old Dan's Records and Don Quixote." That is about as close as I can cimmit to a favorite. |
Picking a favorite GL album is at best, very difficult. I have been listening to Gord since '70 and immediately fell in love with his music the first time I heard 'If You Could Read My Mind." I immediately bought the album and wore it out. Furtunately I found out very shortly after that, that GL was not new. I found the previous 5 albums and commenced to wear them out. Them Summer Side of Life came out and well anyway I wound up with about 15 or so GL albums. The albums were replaced with 8 tracks and castettes, although I still have the vinyls. Well I now have all of them on CD's including his Gord's Gold CD's, Greatest Hits and Sonbook. I am still looking for Harmony and will have that soon.
Three really stand out for me. "If You Could Read My Mind, Old Dan's Records and Don Quixote." That is about as close as I can cimmit to a favorite. |
One of the things I love about my Gordon Lightfoot CD's is that I never want to skip over any of the songs. They are all great. I just love that man!!
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One of the things I love about my Gordon Lightfoot CD's is that I never want to skip over any of the songs. They are all great. I just love that man!!
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None of them are flawless, but my overall favorite album, Salute, is close. The one problem is Knotty Pine. I fairly detest that song.
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quote:Originally posted by jeffyjo:
None of them are flawless, but my overall favorite album, Salute, is close. The one problem is Knotty Pine. I fairly detest that song. It's all in the eye/ear? of the beholder/listener but for many of us quite a few of Gord's albums/CDs are flawless. From cover to cover, right on through all the songs and down to the liner notes. Really ! and I'm very hard to please. Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif |
Another vote for DQ. Second favorite is Back Here On Earth.
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I think "flawless" is a tough one! Gord has spanned such a long time, that I feel you have to divide his work into two halves. You have to have a "older" era versus the "modern" Lightfoot. My opinion is flawless in the older: Don Quixote and the modern: Waiting for you. I find it most interesting that both these works have strong songs that Gord did not write. His performances on these cuts, are very srong though, almost better than some of his own works. It is an amazing career, and I think with the Harmony release and the history behind it.... time for lifetime acheivement Grammy award? Not many have been around longer. I can count them. They gave Johnny Cash an award and he did not write most of his stuff like Gord has. Thats my thought on flawless
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I think "flawless" is a tough one! Gord has spanned such a long time, that I feel you have to divide his work into two halves. You have to have a "older" era versus the "modern" Lightfoot. My opinion is flawless in the older: Don Quixote and the modern: Waiting for you. I find it most interesting that both these works have strong songs that Gord did not write. His performances on these cuts, are very srong though, almost better than some of his own works. It is an amazing career, and I think with the Harmony release and the history behind it.... time for lifetime acheivement Grammy award? Not many have been around longer. I can count them. They gave Johnny Cash an award and he did not write most of his stuff like Gord has. Thats my thought on flawless
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We should each make up our own "flawless" album of 10 songs from all his many albums. I've tried making up playlists before with the 10 songs that for me, are the very best of GL, but it sure ain't easy.
I'm curious to read how many (including me) have listed Don Quixote as their choice for flawless. The reason I chose it is because I believe it was made at a time when he was on the cusp of hitting it really big (Sundown, two years later) and just at the end of his "early" period. He still had the edge of youth but the wisdom of being in his mid-30s was showing nicely. His voice is so warm and rich on every Don Quixote track and the clean guitar work from everyone is truly amazing. I also love the "real" strings used and find the arrangements go so well with the songs without overpowering. This is the album I'd take to a desert island (Sundown would be my second if I could take two). John |
We should each make up our own "flawless" album of 10 songs from all his many albums. I've tried making up playlists before with the 10 songs that for me, are the very best of GL, but it sure ain't easy.
I'm curious to read how many (including me) have listed Don Quixote as their choice for flawless. The reason I chose it is because I believe it was made at a time when he was on the cusp of hitting it really big (Sundown, two years later) and just at the end of his "early" period. He still had the edge of youth but the wisdom of being in his mid-30s was showing nicely. His voice is so warm and rich on every Don Quixote track and the clean guitar work from everyone is truly amazing. I also love the "real" strings used and find the arrangements go so well with the songs without overpowering. This is the album I'd take to a desert island (Sundown would be my second if I could take two). John |
Summertime Dream!!!
However the best song under the 70īs must be Mother Of A Minorīs Child. |
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