Anciet thread time!
I pick up on these when it seems there's more that needs to be said.
Citing the similarities between the two,I feel that they are more similar when it comes to the softer more introspective songs. Cat Stevens was more on the "pop" side but still a great singer/songwriter. A lot of his songs speak to me but some of the others just don't click. I can't say why,I don't know myself.
Now,I could go on (as most of us here could)
) about all that makes GL special for us,but I'll be brief.
Gordon Lightfoot speaks to me more because of honesty,lyrics that make you think,laugh,cry,love etc. and a voice that,I feel,you can't help but pay attention to. Especially,when seen and heard in person.
Cat was great but he bowed out in 1978 to become a man of religion. He has stated that he shall never do a comeback tour for that reason. It would be cool but he's got to do what's right for him. Been me,later!
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Borderstone,gonna post some lines tonight!:D