Timetraveler - I think you misunderstood me
The book, as I mentioned when read in context, said nothing pejorative or even mildly unseemly of either Gordon, whom I have the utmost respect for - for 36 years now my musical strength and inspiration. Nor Waronker, of whom I have only read of the collaboration by virtue of the album covers and occassional reference in writing.
The Rolling Stone book simply acknowledged the apparent fact of Waronker stating truthfully and greatfully that Gordon and James Taylor were his big moneymakers; the term cash cow was used by the article writer, not Waronker or myself. No one said aything negative, esepcially I, of any of them. I simply mused over how, as you might read again, that to even refer to Lightfoot and JT as "cash cows" (by the articfle writer) made me gag, when compared to the remarkably beautiful artistry Gordon has gifted us with. Money has never been mentioned as Gord's motivator; far from it in his Quixotic and compassionate view of the world IMO.
I always enjoy reading your posts, timetraveler, and I think a quick re-read of my post, although tired when I wrote it, was an outpouring of admiration for Lightfoot. I simply used the Rolling Stone reference as a springboard of unfortunate reference they made to such a gifted artist as a "cash cow". This bothers me as much as you - I think you mistook my being a messenger for one who agrees with the message ! No harm no foul
- we all love Lightfoot and his music, to be sure. Thanks for your thoughtful response full of conviction, though. As always, an intense admirer of Gord,
geo Steve
