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johnfowles · 09-22-2011, 08:47 AM

I note that Char usually comes here to link to most of the relevant Google GORDON LIGHTFOOT Alerts
Hoewever another such alert she apparently decided not to promote sent me to:-
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/eve...group/opinion/
where I read and appreciated a simple review stating what many of us feel about Gord's concerts nowadays
By: Clarice and Tom Peterson, Duluth News Tribune
　
"Since there was no review in the News Tribune of the Sunday Gordon Lightfoot concert, we thought we would write one.
We realize there were some concert-goers disappointed in the show. They came expecting to see a man from 20 or 30 years ago. Instead, they were witness to someone in his 70s. Gordon Lightfoot may not have the voice of yesteryear, but that’s not why we go to his concerts these days.
I challenge anyone who doesn’t get him to go online and listen to his earlier works. His amazing songwriting, guitar playing and singing over his career is unmatched. Even Bob Dylan calls Gordon Lightfoot one of his favorite songwriters.
When we attend one of his concerts, we are happy to have the chance to show our appreciation for the creative man he is and to express to him how his music has enriched our lives.
In one of his more recent songs, he sings, "I am just a painter passing through in history." These words reflect the way his music has colored our world for the better, and we are honored to have spent an evening with him.
Clarice and Tom Peterson
Superior"
I especially liked the very apt words about coloUring our lives for the better as any great painter who passes through them should!!

09-22-2011, 08:47 AM	#3
johnfowles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Jersey U.S.A. ex UK and Canada Posts: 4,846	Re: Duluth, MN - Set List September 18 I note that Char usually comes here to link to most of the relevant Google GORDON LIGHTFOOT Alerts Hoewever another such alert she apparently decided not to promote sent me to:- http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/eve...group/opinion/ where I read and appreciated a simple review stating what many of us feel about Gord's concerts nowadays By: Clarice and Tom Peterson, Duluth News Tribune 　 "Since there was no review in the News Tribune of the Sunday Gordon Lightfoot concert, we thought we would write one. We realize there were some concert-goers disappointed in the show. They came expecting to see a man from 20 or 30 years ago. Instead, they were witness to someone in his 70s. Gordon Lightfoot may not have the voice of yesteryear, but that’s not why we go to his concerts these days. I challenge anyone who doesn’t get him to go online and listen to his earlier works. His amazing songwriting, guitar playing and singing over his career is unmatched. Even Bob Dylan calls Gordon Lightfoot one of his favorite songwriters. When we attend one of his concerts, we are happy to have the chance to show our appreciation for the creative man he is and to express to him how his music has enriched our lives. In one of his more recent songs, he sings, "I am just a painter passing through in history." These words reflect the way his music has colored our world for the better, and we are honored to have spent an evening with him. Clarice and Tom Peterson Superior" I especially liked the very apt words about coloUring our lives for the better as any great painter who passes through them should!!