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GitarGrl · 02-21-2001, 10:01 PM

quote:Originally posted by Dorothea:
Hey Cris [Gitargrl],
Do you still live in the area? This is from a fellow Long Islander. THE HUB. . .
boy, does that go back.

Yes, I'm still on Long Island! I'm a commuter who works in NYC (and hates it mostly), but occasionally I find myself on the Island (like to eat & sleep).

I remember at that show at the Hub, Gordon told a humorous story about having thrown one of his shirts over a lamp the night before and having the light bulb burn a hole through it. I was probably about 13 or 14 when I saw that show with my big brother, who is responsible for introducing me to Lightfoot's music way back then. To repay the kindness, I performed "I'll Prove My Love To You" at my brother's wedding (having edited the verse where he says "any way I stub my toe" -- I just didn't think that was appropriate to the occasion, though my brother wanted it kept in!).

quote:I probably was at Westbury Music Fair when you worked backstage [you lucky dog]. I've seen every performance since 1978. I like WMF cause every seat is a good one, but the venue I liked best was the JONES BEACH THEATRE.

WOW -- I would've loved to have seen him there! I did see John Denver there a few times (as well as at Garden State Arts Center), but never Lightfoot. I've seen many of the Westbury shows before and since I worked there, but only met him the one time. I remember we asked about the possibility of his recording "Forgive Me Lord" (gives you an idea of how long ago this was) and he shook his head and said that he hadn't gotten it quite right (he is quite the perfectionist) and that although he was performing it, it wasn't going to be recorded. What I remember most was the beautiful Indian jewelry he had -- nothing ostentasious, but really NICE.

I understand he'll be playing the Music Fair again in May... if you &/or others from this bb are planning on going, perhaps we could meet up and try to hang out by the backstage door to meet him?! Then we'll have a whole new experience to post about here!

Cris.

02-21-2001, 10:01 PM	#10
GitarGrl Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mineola, NY, USA Posts: 72	quote:Originally posted by Dorothea: Hey Cris [Gitargrl], Do you still live in the area? This is from a fellow Long Islander. THE HUB. . . boy, does that go back. Yes, I'm still on Long Island! I'm a commuter who works in NYC (and hates it mostly), but occasionally I find myself on the Island (like to eat & sleep). I remember at that show at the Hub, Gordon told a humorous story about having thrown one of his shirts over a lamp the night before and having the light bulb burn a hole through it. I was probably about 13 or 14 when I saw that show with my big brother, who is responsible for introducing me to Lightfoot's music way back then. To repay the kindness, I performed "I'll Prove My Love To You" at my brother's wedding (having edited the verse where he says "any way I stub my toe" -- I just didn't think that was appropriate to the occasion, though my brother wanted it kept in!). quote:I probably was at Westbury Music Fair when you worked backstage [you lucky dog]. I've seen every performance since 1978. I like WMF cause every seat is a good one, but the venue I liked best was the JONES BEACH THEATRE. WOW -- I would've loved to have seen him there! I did see John Denver there a few times (as well as at Garden State Arts Center), but never Lightfoot. I've seen many of the Westbury shows before and since I worked there, but only met him the one time. I remember we asked about the possibility of his recording "Forgive Me Lord" (gives you an idea of how long ago this was) and he shook his head and said that he hadn't gotten it quite right (he is quite the perfectionist) and that although he was performing it, it wasn't going to be recorded. What I remember most was the beautiful Indian jewelry he had -- nothing ostentasious, but really NICE. I understand he'll be playing the Music Fair again in May... if you &/or others from this bb are planning on going, perhaps we could meet up and try to hang out by the backstage door to meet him?! Then we'll have a whole new experience to post about here! Cris.