Whilst getting prepared for a backpacking trip to Yosemite, my cousin (5 yrs older then me) put on his recently purchased album "Sundown". That was 1974. Since that time I have been a hardcore Lightfoot fan. GL's music has helped me through some tough times and continues to give me great pleasure through these great times.
I started seeing Gord in concert in 93. Mostly at Humphries in San Diego. BTW, except for being packed-in like a Sardine, Humphries is a great venue. Should Gord go back on the road, I highly recommend seeing him there. Now that I'm a NoCal man, Humphries is a little inconvienient.
One year while watching the bands sound check, Gord left the stage and was walking back to speak with the sound tech. To do this he had to walk right past me. I'm thinking...should I bolt up in front of him and introduce myself? What the heck! I may never get another chance in my life to do this so I do it. Gord stopped and introduced himself (duh). We talked for a few minutes. I have no idea what I asked him. I was so in awe. Probably said something stupid. Before leaving he asked if I was coming to the show, I said "of course" and asked if there was any chance of getting back stage passes. He said sure, I'll let Barry know. Sure enough, when he walked back onto the stage he pulled Barry aside and pointed to me (semi-hidden on the stairwell). I figure "I'm In"!
After the concert Barry didn't remember me from Adam. I had to recount to him Gord personally pointing to me that afternoon. All this while others are hounding him as well, so he was very distracted and only half listening. But finely he said to go on in and the rest is history!
Gord personally pointed to me...I like that!
That's my best Gord story. Tony
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