1. You heard your first Lightfoot song?
Great topic! I remember I would listen to my radio very softly at night while trying to sleep. I heard IYCRMM and was hooked from that moment on. For years I kept that radio on at night right next to my ear to listen for more GL songs. Some of the happiest moments came when I heard that familiar guitar, familiar voice, and then the realization that there was a new lp out! I was 13 when I was hooked, and it hasn't let up. I hope it never will!
2. Attended your first Lightfoot concert?
For this I will be eternally grateful! I was a freshman in High school, 1970 or 71. He was appearing at the American Shakspere Theater in Stratford, CT. I was only 14 so I had no way of attending, but wanted to desperatly. My friends sister was a big GL fan, and didn't have anyone to go with. She was a senior in High School, and invited me to go with her. To this day I am grateful. She had the ultimate cool name of Starr Light. Terry Clements had just started with the band, and was a very skinny, young kid. Rick Haynes and Red Shea were also on stage.
3. Bought your first Lightfoot record?
1970, IYCRMM. It was the very first lp I ever bought for myself. I put the dates on all my lps back then so I have the historic date available! I rode my bike down to Myrtle Mills in Unionville CT to buy it. This was followed closely by SSOL, and then I got busy buying the back albums. One of the most difficult things I have ever attempted is to explain to someone else just what this music means to me. I'm not sure I could ever express it, but I have seen it on a few others faces.
Jenney
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