I liked the CBC concert edit, given the one-hour format, though CBC mixed the song order from the Reno concert. Lightfoot's voice has changed, but it still sounded good on material that wasn't overwhelmed by a strong backbeat. It was especially great to hear the wonderful "Restless," my favorite of his more recent songs (and one that should have been in Disc 4 of "Songbook"), and "Song for a Winter's Night." I understand a decidedly different mix of songs (albeit including most of the hits) will air in the PBS version in December. I hear a video will be offered, but what I'd REALLY like to see is a Live CD from this concert or, better yet, Lightfoot on DVD (let us pray...!). Meanwhile, I'm eager to see him in Minneapolis on Nov. 11.
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