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paskatefan · 10-12-2018, 04:56 AM

^ He looks so classy in a suit!

I cannot picture Gordon messing up the National Anthem like some American singers over-embellish our "Star Spangled Banner." I have no doubt that he is very respectful of "O, Canada" & its meaning.

Watching Gordon on TV during the 1988 Winter Olympics (STILL my favorite Winter Olympics after all these years) was truly a highlight. A friend of ours debated whether or not to tell us that Gordon would participate in the Opening Ceremonies. On one hand, he wanted to surprise us. On the other hand, I guess he figured we'd want to videotape the performance back then. He ultimately told us, so we were able to record it! I'm glad he did, since we would have been very disappointed not to capture that on tape! I don't think we have that VHS tape any more, so I'm glad it's on Youtube!

Gail

10-12-2018, 04:56 AM	#12
paskatefan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Philadelphia., PA Posts: 461	Re: Gord sings Anthems ^ He looks so classy in a suit! I cannot picture Gordon messing up the National Anthem like some American singers over-embellish our "Star Spangled Banner." I have no doubt that he is very respectful of "O, Canada" & its meaning. Watching Gordon on TV during the 1988 Winter Olympics (STILL my favorite Winter Olympics after all these years) was truly a highlight. A friend of ours debated whether or not to tell us that Gordon would participate in the Opening Ceremonies. On one hand, he wanted to surprise us. On the other hand, I guess he figured we'd want to videotape the performance back then. He ultimately told us, so we were able to record it! I'm glad he did, since we would have been very disappointed not to capture that on tape! I don't think we have that VHS tape any more, so I'm glad it's on Youtube! Gail