Gordon Concer t review Nov. 29

[Jim Driskell]

Well, I missed Sunday night but I was there in the third row on Monday. Great night. He was in fine form. There were no mishaps except for one or two changed lines which is not unusual in concert. Gord seemed relaxed, and enjoyed some banter with the audience. I thought he seemed very strong in his performance. The vocals sounded like the Gord we all know. Perhaps, he's not projecting quite the same way, but honestly, he sounded great. Here are the songs he played:

1. All the lovely Ladies
2. Spanish Moss
3. Let it Ride
4. Minstrel of the Dawn
5. Rainy Day People
6. In my Fashion
7. Harmony
8. Triangle
9. Cotton jenny
10. Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
11. Sundown
12. If you could Read my Mind
13. Clouds of Loneliness
14. Bitter Green (yup, I'm not pulling your leg. He had promised he would play it for a nurse who had asked)
15. On the High Seas
16. Old Dan's Records
17. Early Morning Rain (Encore)

I was thrilled to hear a few that I hadn't heard for quite some time (bitter green, high seas). Harmony and Clouds of Loneliness sounded wonderful. Great tone and blending of the instruments. He joked around about Jacob Hoggard from Canadian Idol. And talked about his experiences in the hospital. He expressed his gratitude to the staff at the hospital for what they do. He received a standing ovation at the beginning and the end. I think that things are looking great. The Massey Hall concerts will be excellent. By the way, I received confirmation that the May dates are set. Gotta go to bed now.
Good night

[Minstrel Man]

Well, I missed Sunday night but I was there in the third row on Monday. Great night. He was in fine form. There were no mishaps except for one or two changed lines which is not unusual in concert. Gord seemed relaxed, and enjoyed some banter with the audience. I thought he seemed very strong in his performance. The vocals sounded like the Gord we all know. Perhaps, he's not projecting quite the same way, but honestly, he sounded great. Here are the songs he played:

1. All the lovely Ladies
2. Spanish Moss
3. Let it Ride
4. Minstrel of the Dawn
5. Rainy Day People
6. In my Fashion
7. Harmony
8. Triangle
9. Cotton jenny
10. Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
11. Sundown
12. If you could Read my Mind
13. Clouds of Loneliness
14. Bitter Green (yup, I'm not pulling your leg. He had promised he would play it for a nurse who had asked)
15. On the High Seas
16. Old Dan's Records
17. Early Morning Rain (Encore)

I was thrilled to hear a few that I hadn't heard for quite some time (bitter green, high seas). Harmony and Clouds of Loneliness sounded wonderful. Great tone and blending of the instruments. He joked around about Jacob Hoggard from Canadian Idol. And talked about his experiences in the hospital. He expressed his gratitude to the staff at the hospital for what they do. He received a standing ovation at the beginning and the end. I think that things are looking great. The Massey Hall concerts will be excellent. By the way, I received confirmation that the May dates are set. Gotta go to bed now.
Good night

[silenceandsound86]

Thanks so much, you lucky guy! I'm a little surprised he didn't play more from Harmony, but those were great choices. Oh, to wait until May!

[Rona]

Thanks so much, you lucky guy! I'm a little surprised he didn't play more from Harmony, but those were great choices. Oh, to wait until May!

Thank you, Minstrel Man!! It was truly heartening hearing him doing so well tonight! All our thoughts are with him!!

sheryl -- and I have to wait until late April for Vegas <sigh>

Thank you, Minstrel Man!! It was truly heartening hearing him doing so well tonight! All our thoughts are with him!!

sheryl -- and I have to wait until late April for Vegas <sigh>

Thanks for the review MM... wished I could have been there to hear On the High Seas...

Nice meeting you btw

Thanks for the review MM... wished I could have been there to hear On the High Seas...

Nice meeting you btw

[SilverHeels]

Thank you, MM, for the review and set list. From your report, Gord seems to be in great form. Now --- on to Massey!

[Auburn Annie]

quote:Originally posted by Minstrel Man:
... The Massey Hall concerts will be excellent. By the way, I received confirmation that the May dates are set. Gotta go to bed now.
Good night

WHEN??? They haven't been posted on Massey's calendar yet (I just checked) and I haven't yet gotten any email from them. Do you have any more info?

[Auburn Annie]

quote:Originally posted by Minstrel Man:
... The Massey Hall concerts will be excellent. By the way, I received confirmation that the May dates are set. Gotta go to bed now.
Good night

WHEN??? They haven't been posted on Massey's calendar yet (I just checked) and I haven't yet gotten any email from them. Do you have any more info?

[Dixie Cick]

Oh how wonderful! He looks great and I am sure he sounds great! Am counting the days until April when he comes to So Cal.

Love ya Gordo!!! God bless the docs and hospital staff for taking SUCH good care of him!

m.

[Minstrel Man]

Auburn Annie:

I spoke with a member of his staff. I had metioned to someone beside me that he is "probably going to be playing at Massey in May." To this the staff member who was on the stage at the time said "yes he's playing Massey in May; I know the dates." Knowing that he did not have the authority to announce the dates, and being the polite guy that I am I said, "oh, well that's great. I'll wait until they're announced." I also spoke with Barry Keane who acknowledged that we would be able to see each other in May. So even though I didn't dig to find out what the dates were, it was clear to me that Gord's staff all know when they're playing.

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[talbot10]

Thanks for a wonderful review Minstrel!It must have been a thrill to hear "Bitter Green in concert.
Bill Hall



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[Auburn Annie]

Thanks, Minstrel Man - guess we'll have to wait for exact dates. Only another 6 months....

[Auburn Annie]

Thanks, Minstrel Man - guess we'll have to wait for exact dates. Only another 6 months....

[BILLW]

Nice review MM,

Can't add much to that since we were sitting in the same row. But one thing I can add since I was there Sunday & Monday is that "Sunday was great BUT Monday was about 10 X better" So what's ten times great ? On Monday most of the rust was gone and he looked and sounded strong as an ox, eh?

Bill

MM... how did you snag that one? I never bothered hanging around long after the concert because I figured there was no point based on my experience with the Moody Blues back in June...

Normally the band is available after a gig but as this was the first biggie, didn't think there was much point with all the VIPS and what not.

I'll keep this in mind come May...

Gord

MM... how did you snag that one? I never bothered hanging around long after the concert because I figured there was no point based on my experience with the Moody Blues back in June...

Normally the band is available after a gig but as this was the first biggie, didn't think there was much point with all the VIPS and what not.

I'll keep this in mind come May...

Gord

[Borderstone]

I had no trouble in 2002 when I got my autograph. Gordon is quite accessible that way.

He didn't sing "End Of All Time"? I know I sound addicted to the song but that's one I'd really like to hear "live".

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." - Borderstone

[Tyler]

maybe in Vegas BABY!

[brink]

maybe in Vegas BABY!

quote:Originally posted by Borderstone:
I had no trouble in 2002 when I got my autograph. Gordon is quite accessible that way.

He didn't sing "End Of All Time"? I know I sound addicted to the song but that's one I'd really like to hear "live".



I agree with you... normally he is... and the band has been more than generous to me in the past here in Brantford when GL has played here... as I said with 100 hospital staff plus his surgeon back there at Hamilton Place... I didn't feel right "crashing" the party

quote:Originally posted by Borderstone:
I had no trouble in 2002 when I got my autograph. Gordon is quite accessible that way.

He didn't sing "End Of All Time"? I know I sound addicted to the song but that's one I'd really like to hear "live".



I agree with you... normally he is... and the band has been more than generous to me in the past here in Brantford when GL has played here... as I said with 100 hospital staff plus his surgeon back there at Hamilton Place... I didn't feel right "crashing" the party

[Janice]

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
Nice review MM,

Can't add much to that since we were sitting in the same row. But one thing I can add since I was there Sunday & Monday is that "Sunday was great BUT Monday was about 10 X better" So what's ten times great ? On Monday most of the rust was gone and he looked and sounded strong as an ox, eh?

Bill

You picked up the Canadian lingo quickly, Bill

Thanks to everyone for their wonderful reviews. I've enjoyed them all!


[This message has been edited by Janice (edited December 01, 2004).]