Gordon on the radio this Saturday

[Jenney]

GORDON LIGHTFOOT will be a special guest on WABC Radio - Saturday Night Oldies, New York City, on Saturday, May 30, 2009.

The radio show, hosted by Mark Simone, airs on 77 WABC Radio. The show runs from about 6:07 until 10 PM ET
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Enjoy the show!

[charlene]

oldies!
ack..
I'll be listening.

[Jenney]

Just bringing this back up to the top, it's on right now. they just announced that Gordon will be on in about an hour (7:20).

[charlene]

oh damn..I missed it..so busy with 'other things'..none of which were as important as listening to this!
do they archive the interviews???.
i've looked at the site but don't see this particluar show being archived..

so sparky - tell us what transpired! word for word..

[Jenney]

Gord was on the phone, for about 20 mins I would guess. The dj was a fan, and kept mentioning how Dylan said Gord was his faorite songwriter, and how did Gord feel about it. He kept saying that it was kind of Dylan to say that. Gord said that he and Dylan were friends, and had gotten together several times at his house in Toronto. The dj asked what they did (he was pretty tickled by the idea of these two legends sitting in the same room). Gord said sometimes they would play, sometimes just sit and look at each other!
The interview continued with them talking about his acting career, with the dj commenting several times about Gord's thick Canadian accent. He remarked how it wasn't detectable in a song, but was in speech, much like the British singers of the 60's.
The upcoming concert in Westbury was promoted, and the dj said it must be fun since it was a theater in the round. Gord commented that the mechanics weren't all that good on some of those old rotating stages, so they could often get shaken while the stage turned.
It was fun to listen to, nothing real new or earth shattering, but some funny moments.

[charlene]

thick canadian accent?
huh??
what did gord say about that?

[Jenney]

I'm not sure, I couldn't understand his accent....I think it was....Eh?

[talbot10]

Gord was so classy and graceful when Mark Simone stupidly brought up
the whole "Greatest Love of All" thing when Gord was considering sueing.
It was, I think, out of context and bush league from an ill prepared and silly interviewer.
I was so proud of Gord.
Bill

Originally Posted by Jenney

Gord was on the phone, for about 20 mins I would guess. The dj was a fan, and kept mentioning how Dylan said Gord was his faorite songwriter, and how did Gord feel about it. He kept saying that it was kind of Dylan to say that. Gord said that he and Dylan were friends, and had gotten together several times at his house in Toronto. The dj asked what they did (he was pretty tickled by the idea of these two legends sitting in the same room). Gord said sometimes they would play, sometimes just sit and look at each other!
The interview continued with them talking about his acting career, with the dj commenting several times about Gord's thick Canadian accent. He remarked how it wasn't detectable in a song, but was in speech, much like the British singers of the 60's.
The upcoming concert in Westbury was promoted, and the dj said it must be fun since it was a theater in the round. Gord commented that the mechanics weren't all that good on some of those old rotating stages, so they could often get shaken while the stage turned.
It was fun to listen to, nothing real new or earth shattering, but some funny moments.

[charlene]

if i get to hear it i will translate for you..


Hey Billyboy - that's our Gord - classy guy.
even when confronted with inane ramblings and questions.
Glad YOU could understand the heavy accent..
lol

[Jenney]

I forgot about that part. Gord said that the Grammy's were coming up, and Whitney Houston was up for one for that song. He didn't want to undermine her nomination, so he let it go.

[charlene]

what a guy..

[talbot10]

Originally Posted by charlene

if i get to hear it i will translate for you..


Hey Billyboy - that's our Gord - classy guy.
even when confronted with inane ramblings and questions.
Glad YOU could understand the heavy accent..
lol

LOL Charzo

[RM]

Originally Posted by Jenney

I forgot about that part. Gord said that the Grammy's were coming up, and Whitney Houston was up for one for that song. He didn't want to undermine her nomination, so he let it go.

Although my connection was quite jittery, I think he added that he was not one to 'step on toes'.

I've really never heard a thick Canadian accent when Lightfoot talks. But now I wonder.......did he say 'misconstrued' or 'moose' when referring to his jingle writing days ?

[charlene]

don't confuse 'accent' with mumbling..
lol