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Gitchigumee · 09-20-2007, 03:44 PM

I was there last night. I have not read all the earlier posts on this thread, except the first. Because I have read the first post, I'm anxious to get my comments posted, so I'm probably going to ramble a bit.

Gord struggled last night. His voice was thin and weak. He had such trouble with the high notes. He seemed tired, worn out, ready to go home for a much-needed rest. I found myself wishing I had a warm and soothing beverage to give him, to help his straining vocal chords.

Having said that, I am not at all sorry I went, and do not feel ripped-off by his performance. The love I feel for that man overcomes all of it. He was funny at times, he looked good I thought (tan, happy, healthy). It was fun to watch Rick, he was goofing off some of the time, and Terry was very animated at times also.

The last time I saw Gord perform, it was a year ago after suffering a transient stroke. He was unable to play that night (one year ago) and kept dropping his guitar pick. That night (one year ago) he played the casino set list, and not the 2-part concert with the intermission. This time (last night) he played the 2-set list. ALSO, and this is a BIG ONE for me: he played Canadian Railroad Trilogy last night. I was in heaven. There were times when I closed my eyes, blocking everything else out except the man and the music. It was a religious experience.

I had binoculars along, as we were in the balcony. It was so much fun to watch Gord play, and to my untrained eye, he appeared to do just fine. The things he was saying between songs were sometimes lost on me, having seats so far away. I think that's just normal for him to mutter a little. He's not the kind of guy to shout out stories like a carnival barker.

The venue at the Pabst Theatre was beautiful. It was incredible. Anyone who wants to can Google it to see what I'm talking about. The theatre alone was worth the price of admission.

Downtown Milwaukee is beautiful. The skyline is wonderful, the streets and alleys are clean, it was great weather, the stars were out.

Perhaps the best part of all...if one watched very very carefull to Gordon Lightfoot's performance, it was possible to discern from a flash in his eyes or the way he leans forward slightly while playing his guitar, a glimpse of the younger man we all remember. And it was during those fleeting moments, that my heart would begin to pound, and although I would not think it possible, my love for him would grow even greater.

It was a good night!

- Gitchigumee

09-20-2007, 03:44 PM	#17
Gitchigumee Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 504	Re: Milwaukee Pabst Theater 09/20/07 I was there last night. I have not read all the earlier posts on this thread, except the first. Because I have read the first post, I'm anxious to get my comments posted, so I'm probably going to ramble a bit. Gord struggled last night. His voice was thin and weak. He had such trouble with the high notes. He seemed tired, worn out, ready to go home for a much-needed rest. I found myself wishing I had a warm and soothing beverage to give him, to help his straining vocal chords. Having said that, I am not at all sorry I went, and do not feel ripped-off by his performance. The love I feel for that man overcomes all of it. He was funny at times, he looked good I thought (tan, happy, healthy). It was fun to watch Rick, he was goofing off some of the time, and Terry was very animated at times also. The last time I saw Gord perform, it was a year ago after suffering a transient stroke. He was unable to play that night (one year ago) and kept dropping his guitar pick. That night (one year ago) he played the casino set list, and not the 2-part concert with the intermission. This time (last night) he played the 2-set list. ALSO, and this is a BIG ONE for me: he played Canadian Railroad Trilogy last night. I was in heaven. There were times when I closed my eyes, blocking everything else out except the man and the music. It was a religious experience. I had binoculars along, as we were in the balcony. It was so much fun to watch Gord play, and to my untrained eye, he appeared to do just fine. The things he was saying between songs were sometimes lost on me, having seats so far away. I think that's just normal for him to mutter a little. He's not the kind of guy to shout out stories like a carnival barker. The venue at the Pabst Theatre was beautiful. It was incredible. Anyone who wants to can Google it to see what I'm talking about. The theatre alone was worth the price of admission. Downtown Milwaukee is beautiful. The skyline is wonderful, the streets and alleys are clean, it was great weather, the stars were out. Perhaps the best part of all...if one watched very very carefull to Gordon Lightfoot's performance, it was possible to discern from a flash in his eyes or the way he leans forward slightly while playing his guitar, a glimpse of the younger man we all remember. And it was during those fleeting moments, that my heart would begin to pound, and although I would not think it possible, my love for him would grow even greater. It was a good night! - Gitchigumee __________________ "There was a time in this fair land when the railroad did not run. When the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun. Long before the white man, and long before the wheel. When the green dark forest was too silent to be real." Last edited by Gitchigumee; 09-20-2007 at 03:47 PM.