No, I was not named after "Christian Island", as I had already been around for 11 years or so by the time Gord cut the record.
I traveled Canada extensively in 1989, though, to Gordonīs tunes blasting off the rented-car stereo, and had a chance of visiting the roots of Gordonīs creative roots - including the beautiful lakes of Ontario and Orillia (which proudly displays a huge wooden "Hometown of Gordon Lightfoot" billboard).
Thanks Potter - please excuse my sloppy typing which is usually done in a candle-lit attic way after midnight (with GL playing on a small portable stereo).
And thanks Frank V - even though Iīm more into Canadian or American balladeers than German classic composers.
A heavy rain has just started pounding on my roof here, so...
"I wish you good spaces
in the far-away places you go
If it rains or it snows
May you be safe and warm
and never grow old.."
Itīs great to be in touch with all of you.
Cheers,
Christian
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