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Tim · 07-15-2007, 06:38 AM

I used to live in Michigan's Upper Peninsula where mining has a rich history. However, I don't remember hearing that mining was one of Gord's past occupations. In my opinion, I think it was just part of the song, just like he never worked building railroads.

I always thought Crossroads to be of a similar topic as Canadian Railroad Trilogy, which appeared on the same album. The line: "I saw this country growing like a fair and mighty thing" especially evokes comparisons to CRT in my mind.

07-15-2007, 06:38 AM	#2
Tim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 186	I used to live in Michigan's Upper Peninsula where mining has a rich history. However, I don't remember hearing that mining was one of Gord's past occupations. In my opinion, I think it was just part of the song, just like he never worked building railroads. I always thought Crossroads to be of a similar topic as Canadian Railroad Trilogy, which appeared on the same album. The line: "I saw this country growing like a fair and mighty thing" especially evokes comparisons to CRT in my mind. __________________ Tim "Children are all that the Earth has to Show, Children are all that the Earth wants to Know"