Don't forget, though, that Gord has been highly decorated and honored in his native Canada. Certainly there is no questions that Gord's vocal quality is greatly diminished these days but then, other than Art Garfunkel who, at 62, sounds better than ever, I can't think of too many singers who haven't slipped at least a bit! One of my other favorites, David Crosby, is sounding reasonably decent these days despite all his health problems but it would be hard to argue that his tonal quality is today as clear as 30 years ago.
The bottom line on all the accolades and awards, it seems to me, is this: Is the artist content with who he/she is and his/her place in society? I think GL is very comfortable with where he is at and with the awards he has received. Of course, these days, GL is probably just damned glad that he is still here!!!
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