'Salute' is my favorite G.L. album. It's one I listened to almost incessantly throughout my jr.-sr. years of high school and throughout college. I have all of Gord's recorded works except for "Two Tones", so I feel
I can make a valid judgement (o.k. opinion).
I finally got to meet Gordon after a show in 1999 in Merrillville, IN. It was the very first item I had him to sign. I told him "Salute, is still my favorite." He replied, "We had a lot of fun making this one!"
He was off the alcohol, and was making his personal comeback. I think he actually was quitting drinking during the making of 'Shadows'. Ironically he recorded 'Blackberry Wine' on this one, but it had been written in 1979.
If anyone does not have 'Salute' , get it. Yes, it's a little departure for Gord's sound (title song is a little hard rockin') but it's a good departure. 'Tatoo' is probably my favorite cut from the album.
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