When I recorded this (I play all the instruments and sang all the vocals and mixed it myself) it seemed that the heavier guitar sound added a sense of "urgency" to the voyage. In the middle where the solo is ("Came the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald") I felt it necessary to get the feel of freezing cold water, 25 foot waves and 90 mph winds and being onboard the Fitz at the time.
I am trying to get in contact with Mr. Lightfoot so I may get his blessing to make a video of the song at the Maitime Sailor's Cathedral in Detroit this year as it is the 30th anniversary of this tragic event.
Once again I must stress I am NOT pursuing this for any monetary gain. Being a former sailor myself the inspiration just hit me (driving through a storm) to pay tribute to my unfortunate fellow sailors.
They are not forgotten.
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