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jj · 03-01-2014, 05:08 AM

Nice resume. My comments were about his efforts with Gords music. Perhaps the lightfoot camp felt similarity after veering from Nick to the orchestral colouring a of Lee. David Foster (to this day, a friend of Gord) also had the much respected track record and portfolio with others, but as with lee, as a fan or Gord's pure compositions, I'm glad the collaboration was brief. I don't listen to that period of lightfoot much at all. Or Gords Gold.

I like much if the Diamond and Denver ive heard on the airwaves over the decades but don't own any. A lot of raw talent there who could captivate and audience just with voice and guitar... I loved the brief segments where Gord would do that live.

What are your favourite Lee orchestral works on Gords gold?

My favourite Nick subtle work is likely on Too Late for Praying and Looking at the Rain. That Same Old Obsession.

I love Gords quote from early days "I'm actually more of an arranger". And like how he takes full responsibility for his past decisions, musical or personal. The admiration for lightfoot goes beyond the music.

03-01-2014, 05:08 AM	#6
jj Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 5,265	Re: Lee Holdridge Nice resume. My comments were about his efforts with Gords music. Perhaps the lightfoot camp felt similarity after veering from Nick to the orchestral colouring a of Lee. David Foster (to this day, a friend of Gord) also had the much respected track record and portfolio with others, but as with lee, as a fan or Gord's pure compositions, I'm glad the collaboration was brief. I don't listen to that period of lightfoot much at all. Or Gords Gold. I like much if the Diamond and Denver ive heard on the airwaves over the decades but don't own any. A lot of raw talent there who could captivate and audience just with voice and guitar... I loved the brief segments where Gord would do that live. What are your favourite Lee orchestral works on Gords gold? My favourite Nick subtle work is likely on Too Late for Praying and Looking at the Rain. That Same Old Obsession. I love Gords quote from early days "I'm actually more of an arranger". And like how he takes full responsibility for his past decisions, musical or personal. The admiration for lightfoot goes beyond the music.