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Forum: General Discussion 10-04-2006, 11:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,920
Posted By Jim Driskell
A student in my class told me that her father is...

A student in my class told me that her father is a fan and he has Songbook at home. She made me a list of her favourite songs. Thought you'd be interested in the list. I found there were some real...
Forum: General Discussion 07-24-2006, 06:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,243
Posted By Jim Driskell
Showdown #23 Dream Street Rose 12 ...

Showdown #23

Dream Street Rose 12
Dreamland 9

Showdown #22

Triangle 15
Ghosts of Cape Horn 9
Forum: General Discussion 03-14-2006, 12:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,417
Posted By Jim Driskell
Showdown #1 Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad...

Showdown #1
Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad Said 2

Showdown #2
If You Could Read My Mind 13 Harmony 1

Showdown #3
Drifters 12 Stay Loose 6

Showdown #4
Forum: General Discussion 02-15-2006, 10:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,871
Posted By Jim Driskell
Showdown #1 Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad...

Showdown #1
Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad Said 2

Showdown #2
If You Could Read My Mind 13 Harmony 1

Showdown #3
Drifters 12 Stay Loose 6

Showdown #4
Forum: General Discussion 01-31-2006, 08:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,175
Posted By Jim Driskell
Showdown #1 Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad...

Showdown #1
Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad Said 2

Showdown #2
If You Could Read My Mind 13 Harmony 1

Showdown #3
Drifters 12 Stay Loose 6

Showdown #4
Forum: General Discussion 01-29-2006, 09:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,194
Posted By Jim Driskell
I was really hoping someone would post a report...

I was really hoping someone would post a report about the Niagara Falls shows. I've been waiting eagerly all weekend and nothing. Hopefully someone will be able to sit down at a computer in the very...
Forum: General Discussion 01-19-2006, 11:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,888
Posted By Jim Driskell
Showdown #1 Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad...

Showdown #1
Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad Said 2

Showdown #2
If You Could Read My Mind 13 Harmony 1

Showdown #3
Drifters 12 Stay Loose 6

Showdown #4
Forum: General Discussion 12-31-2005, 04:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,089
Posted By Jim Driskell
Here are the results so far: Showdown #1 ...

Here are the results so far:

Showdown #1
Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad Said 2

Showdown #2
If You Could Read My Mind 13 Harmony 1

Showdown #3
Drifters 12 Stay Loose 6
Forum: General Discussion 11-03-2005, 10:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,469
Posted By Jim Driskell
Here are the results so far: Showdown #1 ...

Here are the results so far:

Showdown #1
Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad Said 2

Showdown #2
If You Could Read My Mind 13 Harmony 1

Showdown #3
Drifters 12 Stay Loose 6
Forum: General Discussion 10-13-2005, 10:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,793
Posted By Jim Driskell
Here are the results so far: Showdown #1 ...

Here are the results so far:

Showdown #1
Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad Said 2

Showdown #2
If You Could Read My Mind 13 Harmony 1

Showdown #3
Drifters 12 Stay Loose 6
Forum: General Discussion 10-11-2005, 10:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,634
Posted By Jim Driskell
Here are the results so far: Showdown #1 ...

Here are the results so far:

Showdown #1
Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad Said 2

Showdown #2
If You Could Read My Mind 13 Harmony 1

Showdown #3
Drifters 12 Stay Loose 6
Forum: General Discussion 10-04-2005, 11:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,539
Posted By Jim Driskell
Here are the results so far: Showdown #1 ...

Here are the results so far:

Showdown #1
Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad Said 2

Showdown #2
If You Could Read My Mind 13 Harmony 1

Showdown #3
Drifters 12 Stay Loose 6
Forum: General Discussion 09-19-2005, 10:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,053
Posted By Jim Driskell
Here are the results so far: Showdown #1 ...

Here are the results so far:

Showdown #1
Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad Said 2

Showdown #2
If You Could Read My Mind 13 Harmony 1

Showdown #3
Drifters 12 Stay Loose 6
Forum: General Discussion 09-12-2005, 08:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,963
Posted By Jim Driskell
Here are the results so far: Showdown #1 ...

Here are the results so far:

Showdown #1
Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad Said 2

Showdown #2
If You Could Read My Mind 13 Harmony 1

Showdown #3
Drifters 12 Stay Loose 6
Forum: General Discussion 09-07-2005, 09:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,565
Posted By Jim Driskell
Here are the results so far: Showdown #1 ...

Here are the results so far:

Showdown #1
Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad Said 2

Showdown #2
If You Could Read My Mind 13 Harmony 1

Showdown #3
Drifters 12 Stay Loose 6
Forum: General Discussion 09-05-2005, 09:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,294
Posted By Jim Driskell
Here are the results so far: Showdown #1 ...

Here are the results so far:

Showdown #1
Old Dan's Records 16 Uncle Toad Said 2

Showdown #2
If You Could Read My Mind 13 Harmony 1

Showdown #3
Drifters 12 Stay Loose 6
Forum: General Discussion 09-03-2005, 02:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,563
Posted By Jim Driskell
Well, I liked "Betty Called Me In." Someone I...

Well, I liked "Betty Called Me In." Someone I know would call it "a real toe-tapper." However, most people preferred Hangdog Hotel Room. Here are the results so far (updated):

Showdown #1
Old...
Forum: General Discussion 09-01-2005, 11:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,088
Posted By Jim Driskell
Sorry, I'm a little late today. My computer...

Sorry, I'm a little late today. My computer seemed to be offline last night. Showdown #3 was our closest showdown yet, but it still wasn't as close as I would have thought. I tend to agree that...
Forum: General Discussion 08-30-2005, 11:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,891
Posted By Jim Driskell
The tally so far: Old Dan's Records 15 ...

The tally so far:

Old Dan's Records 15 Uncle Toad Said 2
IYCRMM 13 Harmony 1

OK, I guess the first two were no surprise. Those classic Gord songs are near and dear to our hearts....
Forum: General Discussion 08-29-2005, 11:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,676
Posted By Jim Driskell
Thanks for playing! Old Dan's Records the Gord...

Thanks for playing! Old Dan's Records the Gord classic takes the first showdown 12-2 over Uncle Toad Said. Here is showdown #2, two songs of regret about relationships that have "gone away." They...
Forum: General Discussion 08-28-2005, 10:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,345
Posted By Jim Driskell
Just for a little fun, I thought I'd pair up some...

Just for a little fun, I thought I'd pair up some Lightfoot songs that, at least in my mind, are similar in some way. The songs may share the same lyrical theme or have similar chording, rhythm, or...
Forum: General Discussion 02-25-2005, 10:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,162
Posted By Jim Driskell
In Hamilton, I sat the closest I've ever sat at a...

In Hamilton, I sat the closest I've ever sat at a Lightfoot concert (3rd row). Of course, I loved being up close. One of the things I noticed sitting there was that Rick Haynes sings along often. ...
Forum: General Discussion 12-08-2004, 10:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,806
Posted By Jim Driskell
Wayne Francis has just posted these dates. I...

Wayne Francis has just posted these dates. I thought some of you might be interested.

August 17
Vienna, VA
Wolf Trap Filene Center

August 19
Seven Springs, PA
Seven Springs Resort
Forum: General Discussion 11-29-2004, 11:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,963
Posted By Jim Driskell
Well, I missed Sunday night but I was there in...

Well, I missed Sunday night but I was there in the third row on Monday. Great night. He was in fine form. There were no mishaps except for one or two changed lines which is not unusual in concert....
Forum: General Discussion 09-15-2004, 09:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,659
Posted By Jim Driskell
Many of you may have guessed that I'm a high...

Many of you may have guessed that I'm a high school teacher. One of my colleagues asked me to come into her grade 9 class to play IYCRMM. I gladly obliged. They had been studying poetry and had...
Forum: General Discussion 09-11-2004, 10:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,336
Posted By Jim Driskell
From Wayne Francis' site: - In September 1982,...

From Wayne Francis' site:
- In September 1982, Lightfoot is the first performer to play Toronto's new concert hall, Roy Thomson Hall. It's a one time deal, as he continues to do his annual Toronto...
Forum: General Discussion 08-05-2004, 10:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,859
Posted By Jim Driskell
According to the cbc, Gord is going to be...

According to the cbc, Gord is going to be perfoming three songs at the Peterborough flood relief concert. How do you think Gord will choose his three songs? Here is an invitation for board members...
Forum: General Discussion 07-05-2004, 08:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,510
Posted By Jim Driskell
Some of you may remember that I asked for input...

Some of you may remember that I asked for input for songs to play at an open mic opportunity in a Hamilton coffeehouse. For various reasons, I put off that event. I am planning to do it this summer...
Forum: General Discussion 05-26-2004, 08:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,929
Posted By Jim Driskell
I was overjoyed to walk into The Beat Goes On...

I was overjoyed to walk into The Beat Goes On music store last night and hear the cd Harmony playing nice and loudly as customers browsed the cd racks. Thought you would be encouraged to hear about...
Forum: General Discussion 04-28-2004, 08:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,788
Posted By Jim Driskell
It gives me a great thrill to give you this! ...

It gives me a great thrill to give you this! Enjoy:

The legend lives on


Even as he lay in his McMaster hospital bed, Lightfoot began to think of his latest album; Final of two parts
By...
Forum: General Discussion 04-27-2004, 10:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,467
Posted By Jim Driskell
Here it is: enjoy To the brink and back ...

Here it is: enjoy

To the brink and back

Gordon Lightfoot; First of two parts; Canada's No. 1 minstrel sang a strangely prophetic song just one day before an aneurysm
By Graham Rockingham
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Forum: General Discussion 04-14-2004, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,366
Posted By Jim Driskell
I'm down in the mouth today. Yesterday, I read...

I'm down in the mouth today. Yesterday, I read the posting that revealed that Inspiration Lady would be shown on CMT. I looked at the schedule for Wednesday and saw that it was to be shown on...
Forum: General Discussion 03-26-2004, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,170
Posted By Jim Driskell
I'm sure some of you can identify with my story. ...

I'm sure some of you can identify with my story. I'm married with four children and we have to make ends meet on just one income for now. As a result money is always an issue in our house. About a...
Forum: General Discussion 02-25-2004, 12:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,262
Posted By Jim Driskell
Here's the scoop: I have plans to play and...

Here's the scoop:
I have plans to play and sing at an open mike coffeehouse event in Hamilton. I don't think I'm especially gifted at singing, but I can sing on tune, and I can play any given...
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