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Forum: General Discussion 07-25-2009, 11:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,661
Posted By AnneOK
Re: Fine as Fine Can Be

Crawling out of my lurkdom here . . .

My memory's a bit hazy on the exact details of Fine as Fine Can Be, but if I recall correctly the accompaniment was mostly guitar. I don't remember Mike...
Forum: General Discussion 03-05-2008, 09:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,566
Posted By AnneOK
Re: Massey 1999

Okay folks, sorry that last message didn't get formatted very well. Every time I tried to preview my post, I got booted off . . . what gives?

If I may, I'd love to recount a few memories from my...
Forum: General Discussion 03-05-2008, 08:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,566
Posted By AnneOK
Re: Massey 1999

Sir John I respectfully have to disagree with your identification of the males sitting next to Erica at the table. The gent immediately next to Erica is Brian, followed by Harold. It's none other...
Forum: General Discussion 02-24-2008, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,504
Posted By AnneOK
Re: MASSEY HALL 1990 Review

This is a really nice review -- thanks for posting it Char! It seems every reviewer over the past 20 or so years have commented on his gaunt frame, but I thought the way this one described the voice...
Forum: General Discussion 01-14-2008, 11:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,437
Posted By AnneOK
Re: More good news for Michigonians/ Mitchies (anyone over there in MI)

I did go to the show on Saturday, and overall I'd have to say it was okay but not spectacular. To be honest, I was disappointed but have a hard time admitting that because they put so much effort...
Forum: General Discussion 01-12-2008, 02:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,437
Posted By AnneOK
Re: More good news for Michigonians/ Mitchies (anyone over there in MI)

I found a little bit more information on the Central Michigan University Arts Almanac . . . basically same message as before, but with an added tidbit about the guitar:

"The Opera House in...
Forum: General Discussion 12-29-2007, 11:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,437
Posted By AnneOK
Re: More good news for Michigonians/ Mitchies (anyone over there in MI)

Sounds like an interesting show. I may try to get up to Cheboygan for it. Tickets are $8.

Has anybody ever seen this guy perform before?
Forum: General Discussion 12-18-2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,493
Posted By AnneOK
Re: Try your singing voice in private !

'"Carefree Highway"' in the STYLE of Gordon Lightfoot???? For some reason that makes me crack up and shake my head at the same time . . .

I wonder if they have it in the style of oh, say,...
Forum: General Discussion 09-21-2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,742
Posted By AnneOK
Re: Milwaukee Pabst Theater 09/20/07

Interestingly enough, at Meadow Brook last Saturday he did introduce "Sea of Tranquility" with the "Field and Stream" joke I've always known him to reserve for "Restless". (I had already written...
Forum: General Discussion 09-18-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,872
Posted By AnneOK
Re: Meadowbrook Sep 15/07

Wow, that image had me laughing heartily. I recall something very similar to that during one of the Delta Chelsea gatherings when everybody was singing "The House You Live In", some with glasses...
Forum: General Discussion 09-18-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,872
Posted By AnneOK
Re: Meadowbrook Sep 15/07

Brian! So that was you sitting up there! I wasn't quite sure if it was you, and having crawled into my seat in the middle of a group of people, I didn't feel so bold as to call out your name to see...
Forum: General Discussion 06-08-2006, 07:07 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 32,646
Posted By AnneOK
Hangdog Hotel Room I defer to Brink or Mouse...

Hangdog Hotel Room

I defer to Brink or Mouse to create the next one.
Forum: General Discussion 05-03-2006, 09:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,970
Posted By AnneOK
Wow, I never knew that's what "The House You Live...

Wow, I never knew that's what "The House You Live In" was about, nor would I have ever guessed it!

Amazing. This now adds an entirely new dimension to this song.

And that is ALL I'm going to...
Forum: General Discussion 04-11-2006, 10:26 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,191
Posted By AnneOK
Help John! I can't get the link to work. It just...

Help John! I can't get the link to work. It just comes up with a 404 error. Any ideas?

I'd like to learn more about the Chatzy system and have more of an understanding about it. Like anything,...
Forum: General Discussion 04-08-2006, 12:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,874
Posted By AnneOK
Sorry Borderstone, I'm a bit late chiming in on...

Sorry Borderstone, I'm a bit late chiming in on this one but I think it's a great thread.

The winners from here in the "Life is good, or at least it will be shortly" category are:

Brave...
Forum: General Discussion 03-14-2006, 11:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,903
Posted By AnneOK
Peter, Bill -- Thank you so much for sharing your...

Peter, Bill -- Thank you so much for sharing your experience of this evening with all of us.

Special events like this don't just happen; there are countless hours of hard work and preparation...
Forum: General Discussion 03-14-2006, 06:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,417
Posted By AnneOK
Ghosts of Cape Horn - my first Lightfoot song!

Ghosts of Cape Horn - my first Lightfoot song!
Forum: General Discussion 09-21-2005, 08:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,053
Posted By AnneOK
Let it Ride, although I took a day to think about...

Let it Ride, although I took a day to think about it!
Forum: General Discussion 09-15-2005, 09:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,033
Posted By AnneOK
Welcome to Try, without hesitation. I really...

Welcome to Try, without hesitation. I really like the way the song ambles along.
Forum: General Discussion 09-09-2005, 07:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,565
Posted By AnneOK
Ouch, ouch, ouch. The imagery and melodies are...

Ouch, ouch, ouch. The imagery and melodies are so rich in both of these classics! I've got to go with Minstel, though.
Forum: General Discussion 09-06-2005, 11:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,294
Posted By AnneOK
Oh, this was a tough one! On any given day these...

Oh, this was a tough one! On any given day these two are pretty evenly matched for me, but today I will vote for Triangle.
Forum: General Discussion 09-01-2005, 06:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,087
Posted By AnneOK
Hangdog Hotel Room

Hangdog Hotel Room
Forum: General Discussion 08-31-2005, 07:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,891
Posted By AnneOK
Drifters, but I always liked the live version...

Drifters, but I always liked the live version better than the cut that made it to the album. It always seemed to flow more easily and I think it is a perfect touring song!
Forum: General Discussion 08-30-2005, 07:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,676
Posted By AnneOK
If You Could Read My Mind

If You Could Read My Mind
Forum: General Discussion 08-29-2005, 08:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,345
Posted By AnneOK
Back to 1935,it's Old Dan's Records

Back to 1935,it's Old Dan's Records
Forum: General Discussion 07-10-2005, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,164
Posted By AnneOK
I'd be thrilled to see Gord and Rick and Terry...

I'd be thrilled to see Gord and Rick and Terry perform in trio format. What a great, lighter sound it would be! (Although truth be told, I do get a kick out of watching all five of the guys click...
Forum: General Discussion 07-08-2005, 07:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,093
Posted By AnneOK
Sea of Tranquility?

Sea of Tranquility?
Forum: General Discussion 07-08-2005, 07:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,093
Posted By AnneOK
Very good! 9 out of 11. I gave you "The Gypsy"...

Very good! 9 out of 11. I gave you "The Gypsy" even though that's not what I had in mind. It fits.
Forum: General Discussion 07-07-2005, 08:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,093
Posted By AnneOK
I was listening to Canadian Railroad Trilogy last...

I was listening to Canadian Railroad Trilogy last night, winding down from a busy day. For some reason, I was reminded of those goofy word puzzles where you have to decipher a common title, phrase,...
Forum: General Discussion 07-06-2005, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,976
Posted By AnneOK
"Second guest" here too. I just watched the...

"Second guest" here too.

I just watched the clip again, and to me it sounds like the audience was clapping along throughout the first verse. Did anybody else notice that? I would never have...
Forum: General Discussion 07-04-2005, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,746
Posted By AnneOK
For some reason that last one reminds me of...

For some reason that last one reminds me of Picasso's painting of Don Quixote!
Forum: General Discussion 07-02-2005, 03:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,363
Posted By AnneOK
Arrrrgghh! Would you believe my modem reset...

Arrrrgghh! Would you believe my modem reset itself at the end of Blue Rodeo, forcing me to reboot and then reconnect to the website! I came in at the middle of IYCRMM. I guess I'll have to catch a...
Forum: General Discussion 06-29-2005, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,602
Posted By AnneOK
I've had the Sundown cassette playing in my car...

I've had the Sundown cassette playing in my car this week after not being able to place a line from "Somewhere, U.S.A." over the weekend, and I've noticed that the order of songs is quite different...
Forum: General Discussion 06-18-2005, 08:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,985
Posted By AnneOK
What a great topic! I haven't read any of these...

What a great topic! I haven't read any of these poems in at least a couple of years, and I had largely forgotten about them. The stanza above always gave me chills! Thanks for the memories.
Forum: General Discussion 06-11-2005, 10:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,888
Posted By AnneOK
Mouse, it was a pleasure to visit with you! I'm...

Mouse, it was a pleasure to visit with you! I'm excited that you have "new" Gord to discover and I hope you will post your reactions as you begin to hear some of the songs for the first time.
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