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StingRay · 03-18-2005, 05:40 AM

I would have to agree with the Rez, it was very interesting for me to read each of your reasons for choosing a particular Gord song. Some just liked the tune, some liked the lyrics, some were touched personally by Gord's magic. For me it would have to be " Leaves Of Grass" and this is for the reason that I was touched by Gord's magic in his writing in my particular time of need. I noted some of you talking about the recent events in Alberta over the past few weeks and saw your posts with pictures of the "sea of red". I too have seen this up close and personal as I am an Emergency Services worker. You can substitute blue for the color of the uniform, and the hats look different but it was very much the same. At that time this song and fellowship with brothers and sisters helped me get through some very tough times. I still think of those times and my feelings every time I hear or sing this song. Many of Gord's songs have special meaning for me but this one can help me relate to my being, and my feelings about a very important time in my life. I really believe that music is a therapy of sorts if you are able to relate what you hear to your personal situation. A really timeless song, eerily relevant in 1969 when originally recorded, 2001 (9/11), 2002 (May 27, Billy you are not forgotten) or 2005.

03-18-2005, 05:40 AM	#1113
StingRay Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 13	I would have to agree with the Rez, it was very interesting for me to read each of your reasons for choosing a particular Gord song. Some just liked the tune, some liked the lyrics, some were touched personally by Gord's magic. For me it would have to be " Leaves Of Grass" and this is for the reason that I was touched by Gord's magic in his writing in my particular time of need. I noted some of you talking about the recent events in Alberta over the past few weeks and saw your posts with pictures of the "sea of red". I too have seen this up close and personal as I am an Emergency Services worker. You can substitute blue for the color of the uniform, and the hats look different but it was very much the same. At that time this song and fellowship with brothers and sisters helped me get through some very tough times. I still think of those times and my feelings every time I hear or sing this song. Many of Gord's songs have special meaning for me but this one can help me relate to my being, and my feelings about a very important time in my life. I really believe that music is a therapy of sorts if you are able to relate what you hear to your personal situation. A really timeless song, eerily relevant in 1969 when originally recorded, 2001 (9/11), 2002 (May 27, Billy you are not forgotten) or 2005.