Beth Nielsen Chapman on Gord

[Auburn Annie]

She's talking reverently about a legendary songwriter, Gordon Lightfoot, when she distills some pure Chapman:

"I've never tried to write anything for the radio. I've only written for the song, and try to serve the song and try to be writing something that will transcend me. It doesn't even have to be some big important song but just a song that will live through many people's voices, that will work in many different styles. And Gordon Lightfoot is just a great example of that depth of songwriting, as is Jimmy Webb and so many others."

From "Singing for a Cause" at http://cityguide.greatlakesescapes.c...12-2133019.asp

[charlene]

From "Lightfoot" biography by Alfrieda Gabiou 1979:
"Lightfoot's career and success are still far from over, but when someone in the future looks back to find out what was so special about him, they will likely consider what he once told MELODY MAKER: "I've done totally my own trip and stayed away from the hype. I've done what I believed in throughout the years."

and so it goes......it's always been about the song....
Char

Also in the book:
How did you begin writing songs?
Lightfoot: - "It started with a kiss."

[SilverHeels]

Melody Maker! Good ol' Brit music weekly. I remember the article - I have the article!

[brink]

Yeah Annie! I swear you and Char should join forces and do research for tons of money you're both great.
hmmm It started with a kiss.