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Bent But Not Broken · 11-08-2010, 11:20 AM

Interesting observations. I saw Gord and the band on Oct. 5 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa and I too noticed that Terry seemed to be struggling slightly, especially with some of the intros.
Don't misunderstand me, his playing was great. But instead of the music flowing from his guitar, he seemed to have to go after it so to speak throughout the show. I just chalked up to an off night, or it was me, but after reading some other posts, others seem to be noticing something also.
During the intros to "Hangdog Hotel" and "Blackberry Wine" was where I really noticed it plus he didn't seem to be as animated as he was back in '07 when I saw Lightfoot and the band: He seemed a little uptight. The show was great with Gords voice much improved, but I have to admit that the band sounded somewhat better in '07 which was at the same venue.
Just my observations and thoughts.

11-08-2010, 11:20 AM	#10
Bent But Not Broken Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 9	Re: Concerned about Terry Clements Interesting observations. I saw Gord and the band on Oct. 5 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa and I too noticed that Terry seemed to be struggling slightly, especially with some of the intros. Don't misunderstand me, his playing was great. But instead of the music flowing from his guitar, he seemed to have to go after it so to speak throughout the show. I just chalked up to an off night, or it was me, but after reading some other posts, others seem to be noticing something also. During the intros to "Hangdog Hotel" and "Blackberry Wine" was where I really noticed it plus he didn't seem to be as animated as he was back in '07 when I saw Lightfoot and the band: He seemed a little uptight. The show was great with Gords voice much improved, but I have to admit that the band sounded somewhat better in '07 which was at the same venue. Just my observations and thoughts.