How did you become a G.Lightfoot fan? - Page 2

Kim · 07-29-2000, 07:29 PM

Thanks Janice and 2Much2Lose.
Looks like I'm still searching for those 2 albums (Lightfoot) & (The Way I Feel)
If anyone would like to sell theirs, I'm interested, (yes I still have a turntable) or if someone would be willing to tape them for me that would be great too!!
If anyone would like any of the ones I have taped, I'd be more than happy to do that for you.

fezo · 08-04-2000, 04:21 PM

quote:Originally posted by Kim:
Thanks Janice and 2Much2Lose.
Looks like I'm still searching for those 2 albums (Lightfoot) & (The Way I Feel)
If anyone would like to sell theirs, I'm interested, (yes I still have a turntable) or if someone would be willing to tape them for me that would be great too!!
If anyone would like any of the ones I have taped, I'd be more than happy to do that for you.

Kim, has anyone offered to tape them for you?
If not, I can do it for you. BUT I aint selling my copies!

Silver Heels · 08-04-2000, 04:21 PM

quote:Originally posted by Kim:
Thanks Janice and 2Much2Lose.
Looks like I'm still searching for those 2 albums (Lightfoot) & (The Way I Feel)
If anyone would like to sell theirs, I'm interested, (yes I still have a turntable) or if someone would be willing to tape them for me that would be great too!!
If anyone would like any of the ones I have taped, I'd be more than happy to do that for you.

Kim, has anyone offered to tape them for you?
If not, I can do it for you. BUT I aint selling my copies!

Borderstone · 03-10-2003, 05:22 PM

To sum it up simply. Although I'd known of Gord's top 10 hits since I was 6,I never really or truly became an "avid listner" (I hate the term Fan) until I bought the Songbook CD set. This showed me that just because an artist has only a few hits,that does not mean the rest of their songs aren't as good. I actually used to believe that if an act couldn't get more than a few,then the can't be all that! Anyway,one day short of a year later he came to Phx. and I saw his concert,met him & received 2 autographs! Since then,no male solo singer even compares. That's why I bought every LP he's put out. I used to like Neil Diamond the most but,sorry Neil,you'll have to setttle for #2. Borderstone-outta here and Alberta Bound!

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Mist O' The Morn' · 03-13-2003, 11:09 PM

1967, when I was playing guitar and singing at some clubs, and someone came forward and said I sounded like this guy called Gordon Lightfoot. I listened to the music, discovered the poetry of his lyric, the mastery of his music, and I guess, as a result,I became a fan, at least,in some sense of the word "fan".

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restless shadows

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walls · 03-13-2003, 11:09 PM

1967, when I was playing guitar and singing at some clubs, and someone came forward and said I sounded like this guy called Gordon Lightfoot. I listened to the music, discovered the poetry of his lyric, the mastery of his music, and I guess, as a result,I became a fan, at least,in some sense of the word "fan".

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restless shadows

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04-09-2003, 10:12 AM

My dad would sometimes play The Edmund Fitz on the computer.(We had it on Napster). After hearing it several times, I caught the lyric "Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours." The next day I went to school and started humming the song in my head. I grew to like the song a lot. That summer though, he had to get napster taken off. But he let me borrow his Gords Gold Vol. II CD.
I didn't like that version of The Edmund Fitzgerald, but I listened to it anyway. Over the next couple of months I would learn to like a few other songs such as The Pony Man, Shadows, High and Dry, Etc.
Later I would get the "Summertime Dream" CD. Then around Thanksgiving, I would buy me "If You Could Read My Mind." And for Christmas, I would get the Sonbook Set.

04-09-2003, 10:12 AM

My dad would sometimes play The Edmund Fitz on the computer.(We had it on Napster). After hearing it several times, I caught the lyric "Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours." The next day I went to school and started humming the song in my head. I grew to like the song a lot. That summer though, he had to get napster taken off. But he let me borrow his Gords Gold Vol. II CD.
I didn't like that version of The Edmund Fitzgerald, but I listened to it anyway. Over the next couple of months I would learn to like a few other songs such as The Pony Man, Shadows, High and Dry, Etc.
Later I would get the "Summertime Dream" CD. Then around Thanksgiving, I would buy me "If You Could Read My Mind." And for Christmas, I would get the Sonbook Set.

04-10-2003, 10:19 AM

I meant to say songbook.

Maybe I should slow down a little when I type

04-10-2003, 10:19 AM

I meant to say songbook.

Maybe I should slow down a little when I type

fowlesjohn · 04-13-2003, 11:16 PM

I think he related to my love of aircraft and the song Early Morning Rain related to the aircraft that I first worked on and later learned to fly it, the Boeing 707.

Out on runway number 9,
Big 707 set to go,
But, I'm stuck here on the ground,
With a pain that ever grows
You can't jump a jet plane like you can a freight train,
So I'd best be on my way in the early mornin' rain

I love aircraft, buildin' em workin' on em and flyin' em.
GSS

gwen snyder · 04-13-2003, 11:16 PM

I think he related to my love of aircraft and the song Early Morning Rain related to the aircraft that I first worked on and later learned to fly it, the Boeing 707.

Out on runway number 9,
Big 707 set to go,
But, I'm stuck here on the ground,
With a pain that ever grows
You can't jump a jet plane like you can a freight train,
So I'd best be on my way in the early mornin' rain

I love aircraft, buildin' em workin' on em and flyin' em.
GSS

Steve DeRosa · 04-14-2003, 10:34 AM

Gwen..Cool!!!

I think I first became a "true fan" when I heard "The Wreck...", I was 14 and they played it on the radio a lot, I remember hearing it on the school bus heading to high school every day for weeks. I couldn't get enough of that song because it reminded me of Lake Superior and the home we had left, near the lake, the year before. So, I guess homesickness is what turned me into a "fan"!

Oma · 04-14-2003, 10:34 AM

Gwen..Cool!!!

I think I first became a "true fan" when I heard "The Wreck...", I was 14 and they played it on the radio a lot, I remember hearing it on the school bus heading to high school every day for weeks. I couldn't get enough of that song because it reminded me of Lake Superior and the home we had left, near the lake, the year before. So, I guess homesickness is what turned me into a "fan"!

fowlesjohn · 04-14-2003, 04:51 PM

Oma,
I think Lake Superior is awesome. You probably miss it still. The people who live up there all seem to be extremely hardy folks.
First time I heard "the wreck" was 1976, late October, I was in tech school at Chanute AFB in Illinois. It really woke me up when I heard it...natural disasters in a song that was so down to earth, and basic, WOW.
GSS

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gwen snyder · 04-14-2003, 04:51 PM

Oma,
I think Lake Superior is awesome. You probably miss it still. The people who live up there all seem to be extremely hardy folks.
First time I heard "the wreck" was 1976, late October, I was in tech school at Chanute AFB in Illinois. It really woke me up when I heard it...natural disasters in a song that was so down to earth, and basic, WOW.
GSS

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Steve DeRosa · 04-15-2003, 09:52 AM

Hey Gwen,

I've been to Chanute AFB in Rantoul! My friend was stationed there (1984 or 85)and I drove down there to pick her up so she could visit her parents over the weekend (Yorkville, IL). I got stopped by the military police when I was driving through the base...scary!!!!

Oh, yes, and I STILL miss Lake Superior, but at least we go up there for little trips pretty often. We are planning another trip up north pretty soon.

Do you still fly???

Also...when I first heard "The Wreck.." it was late Fall, 1976. The weather and season was perfect to put you in the mood for that song.

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Oma · 04-15-2003, 09:52 AM

Hey Gwen,

I've been to Chanute AFB in Rantoul! My friend was stationed there (1984 or 85)and I drove down there to pick her up so she could visit her parents over the weekend (Yorkville, IL). I got stopped by the military police when I was driving through the base...scary!!!!

Oh, yes, and I STILL miss Lake Superior, but at least we go up there for little trips pretty often. We are planning another trip up north pretty soon.

Do you still fly???

Also...when I first heard "The Wreck.." it was late Fall, 1976. The weather and season was perfect to put you in the mood for that song.

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fowlesjohn · 04-15-2003, 02:34 PM

Oma,
Good old Chanute...the memories of that place. It is amazing to me what they have done with that area after the property was reclaimed (environmental clean-up) and transfered to the Village of Rantoul. One base closure that was a revolution.
Yes, I fly when I can and I am looking for another aircraft to purchase. I think I cherish the time with my children and husband to an extreme amount...they are worth it.
Lake Superior for the summer! That is such an awesome place. I heard that you and Titan are meeting up there somewhere (for steak and potato salad)lol. I hope to get up there in August for a few days.Lake Superior is a magic place. I know you will enjoy yourself. I think our trip will take us to Rock of Ages on a boating trip. Have you been there? Isle Royale? Last year we did Mackinac Island the Straits and many lights in that area. I think of the Wreck and the families and Gord the entire time I am in that area, from Turquoise Point all the way to Taque. Falls. That area is just permeated with that kind of feeling for me. Does anyone else feel like that up there?
GSS

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gwen snyder · 04-15-2003, 02:34 PM

Oma,
Good old Chanute...the memories of that place. It is amazing to me what they have done with that area after the property was reclaimed (environmental clean-up) and transfered to the Village of Rantoul. One base closure that was a revolution.
Yes, I fly when I can and I am looking for another aircraft to purchase. I think I cherish the time with my children and husband to an extreme amount...they are worth it.
Lake Superior for the summer! That is such an awesome place. I heard that you and Titan are meeting up there somewhere (for steak and potato salad)lol. I hope to get up there in August for a few days.Lake Superior is a magic place. I know you will enjoy yourself. I think our trip will take us to Rock of Ages on a boating trip. Have you been there? Isle Royale? Last year we did Mackinac Island the Straits and many lights in that area. I think of the Wreck and the families and Gord the entire time I am in that area, from Turquoise Point all the way to Taque. Falls. That area is just permeated with that kind of feeling for me. Does anyone else feel like that up there?
GSS

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Tyler · 04-16-2003, 12:27 AM

Gwen, I too lived by Lake Superior Finland, Minn. my ex was stationed at the Air Force Base there. I am planning to go back to Minnesota next year for my (YIKES) 25th high school reunion. Where are thesse places you are talking about? Rock of Ages, Isle Royale? Turquoise Point Taque. Falls? I was born in Minnesota and really didn't go anywhere sight seeing, I do now in Colorado I always take an annual trip. But I think when you are born and raised some where you don't have the appreciation and don't take the time to see the whole State.But now I want to go everywhere. I just fell in love with Canada last year. I'd like to travel around Minn. a little when I go back.

brink · 04-16-2003, 12:27 AM

Gwen, I too lived by Lake Superior Finland, Minn. my ex was stationed at the Air Force Base there. I am planning to go back to Minnesota next year for my (YIKES) 25th high school reunion. Where are thesse places you are talking about? Rock of Ages, Isle Royale? Turquoise Point Taque. Falls? I was born in Minnesota and really didn't go anywhere sight seeing, I do now in Colorado I always take an annual trip. But I think when you are born and raised some where you don't have the appreciation and don't take the time to see the whole State.But now I want to go everywhere. I just fell in love with Canada last year. I'd like to travel around Minn. a little when I go back.

fowlesjohn · 04-16-2003, 09:18 AM

Hello Brink,
All of the places I mentioned are in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan,Island Royale is on the north side of Superior, it is an island and there is a lighthouse called "split rock" there, a lot of the more senior people in our lighthouse group call it "rock of ages" and they have the most fantastic stories to tell about this island and the mystery surrounding it. Isle Royale is closer to Canada's "Thunder Bay" in Ontario, than any Michigan city so we will be discovering a bit more in that neighborhood, also. Turqouise Point is the eastern point of Whitefish Bay. There is, of course, a very pretty lighthouse there and it is not far from the Sioux Locks and the St. Mary river area. Again that whole region is in my opinion somewhat magical. I am taken by the calm and the water and the beauty. It takes you back to the peaceful times of a bygone era without all of the hurry and confusion (but, know that I have never been up there during peak tourist season, that's the best caution I can give you). You know that in the states we have several states that butt up against the Great Lakes, not so in Canada, only the Province of Ontario is adjacent to all of the Great Lakes. I think it is the reason it stays so serene, but, Canadians of Ontario feel that they would like more help with the burden of care for all of these resources...anyway, that's my promotion for Canadian wildlife, nature, etc..
One musing I have about Georgian bay (Gords Christian Island lake)is, Why didn't they call this the 6th Great Lake?
Taque. (now you put me on the spot).My abbreviation was so I wouldn't botch the spelling on that beautiful area. It is a falls area that some might believe are really ugly, dirty water (or cruddy water), but, in fact this is the natural process of iron-ore deposition. The local rocks are laden with deposits that leech out into the water, mother nature doing her thing. Very unique and utterly beautiful area. Somebody correct me if I am wrong, I believe the spelling is Tacquemonen Falls ???? Enjoy! And Brink coincidentally the area around Duluth is rich in many different jewels of its' own...I did this same thing upon returning to Northeast Ohio, I found untold beauty and many unique natural treasures that I had not seen as the youngster who grew up here, amazing really. National Geographic did an article about the Duluth area that was outstanding some time back. All of those places are on Superior's shores. Right, SomewhereupinMichigan? Gord had a beautiful palette of places to dream within as he wrote these songs we love, and so to understand what makes one a bit more aware I suggest you all head up into his 'hood, and the Canadian tourism association will thank you for it. I am finshed with my guided tour, guys, sorry, I am a geographer and I really apologize for getting carried away.
GSS
PS you must like pasties and whitefish to hang around there a long time.
PPS now everyone does understand what a pastie is, right? A kind of potpie without the pie pan...

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gwen snyder · 04-16-2003, 09:18 AM

Hello Brink,
All of the places I mentioned are in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan,Island Royale is on the north side of Superior, it is an island and there is a lighthouse called "split rock" there, a lot of the more senior people in our lighthouse group call it "rock of ages" and they have the most fantastic stories to tell about this island and the mystery surrounding it. Isle Royale is closer to Canada's "Thunder Bay" in Ontario, than any Michigan city so we will be discovering a bit more in that neighborhood, also. Turqouise Point is the eastern point of Whitefish Bay. There is, of course, a very pretty lighthouse there and it is not far from the Sioux Locks and the St. Mary river area. Again that whole region is in my opinion somewhat magical. I am taken by the calm and the water and the beauty. It takes you back to the peaceful times of a bygone era without all of the hurry and confusion (but, know that I have never been up there during peak tourist season, that's the best caution I can give you). You know that in the states we have several states that butt up against the Great Lakes, not so in Canada, only the Province of Ontario is adjacent to all of the Great Lakes. I think it is the reason it stays so serene, but, Canadians of Ontario feel that they would like more help with the burden of care for all of these resources...anyway, that's my promotion for Canadian wildlife, nature, etc..
One musing I have about Georgian bay (Gords Christian Island lake)is, Why didn't they call this the 6th Great Lake?
Taque. (now you put me on the spot).My abbreviation was so I wouldn't botch the spelling on that beautiful area. It is a falls area that some might believe are really ugly, dirty water (or cruddy water), but, in fact this is the natural process of iron-ore deposition. The local rocks are laden with deposits that leech out into the water, mother nature doing her thing. Very unique and utterly beautiful area. Somebody correct me if I am wrong, I believe the spelling is Tacquemonen Falls ???? Enjoy! And Brink coincidentally the area around Duluth is rich in many different jewels of its' own...I did this same thing upon returning to Northeast Ohio, I found untold beauty and many unique natural treasures that I had not seen as the youngster who grew up here, amazing really. National Geographic did an article about the Duluth area that was outstanding some time back. All of those places are on Superior's shores. Right, SomewhereupinMichigan? Gord had a beautiful palette of places to dream within as he wrote these songs we love, and so to understand what makes one a bit more aware I suggest you all head up into his 'hood, and the Canadian tourism association will thank you for it. I am finshed with my guided tour, guys, sorry, I am a geographer and I really apologize for getting carried away.
GSS
PS you must like pasties and whitefish to hang around there a long time.
PPS now everyone does understand what a pastie is, right? A kind of potpie without the pie pan...

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Tyler · 04-16-2003, 01:05 PM

Thanks Gwen. You should be a tour guide you make it all sound so tempting I may do a trip this year. I love being around the water, though I have never ben much of a swimmer. I went on a cruise a couple years ago and was so nervous the first two days I finally told myself that we were so far out that even the best swimmers wouldn't make it. Sounds like a real calming thought doesn't it? But it worked for me, I relaxed enjoyed the trip and want to go again. I caught your mention of Lighthouses, I sure like those. There is one between Silver Bay and Two Harbours that is also called Split Rock lighthouse. I have not been lucky enough to find one that allows people to tour. I am hoping that when I get older and semi retire that the program for summer lighthouse sitters will still be going on and I could do that for the National Parks.


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