Ok, I haven't made any replies in awhile and this is my first topic and a bold one at that. In other words, I hope I don't get in trouble for this one. This one is for all the Canadians on the forum (others feel free though, of course, and Charlene, I'm expecting your opinion on this).
I'd just like to get a feel for how all our friends up North there feel about others enjoying Gord's music, and let me explain that one. Of course you're happy that we love the music of Gordon Lightfoot, but what I mean is do you think we can appreciate his talent as fully as all of you do without being Canadian?
I don't really know, but I have the feeling that in Canada, more of Gord's music is heard (or was heard) on the radio, T.V. shows, etc. Here in the United States, it seems to me that most people who didn't really get INTO Gord's music (which excludes everyone on this site) only really heard a few songs and probably only remember IYCRMM, Sundown, Carefree Highway, and The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. I am at a disadvantage in being 24 yrs. old since I didn't grow up with his music. But I remember those four from the radio when I was a wee lad and from my parents (they had LP's of Sundown, Summertime Dream, and The Best of...) and that's all that got me to buy Gord's Gold. What a treasure chest I stumbled into!
So given our more limited exposure, do you think that those of us from outside Canada can have as much of an appreciation for the music without knowing what it means to you to be Canadian? If not, I'd like to think we can come kinda close. Can't wait to hear all of your opinions.
Chris
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"...life is only therapy, real expensive and no guarantees."
- GB
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