07-16-2006, 03:31 PM
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Location: Virginia
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Hey everyone.
Eclectic music lover here, new to this site and passing through to say hello on a VERY hot and muggy day in the Chicago area. I have been familiar with Gordon Lightfoots music since I was a kid, but it wasn't until recent years that I discovered (on accident even...) the profuse abundance of great songs this man has produced. And now I am hooked on his poetic lyrics, hypnotizing voice, and catchy little rhythms... positively infectious!  I have only listened to 3 albums so far, so I have a lot of catching up to do, but I'm looking forward to it.
Nice site!
Peace - Jen
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Thank you Gord! With you I need no medication. Your music has always been my therapy and my escape.
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07-16-2006, 03:31 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Sweet Home Chicago
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Hey everyone.
Eclectic music lover here, new to this site and passing through to say hello on a VERY hot and muggy day in the Chicago area. I have been familiar with Gordon Lightfoots music since I was a kid, but it wasn't until recent years that I discovered (on accident even...) the profuse abundance of great songs this man has produced. And now I am hooked on his poetic lyrics, hypnotizing voice, and catchy little rhythms... positively infectious! I have only listened to 3 albums so far, so I have a lot of catching up to do, but I'm looking forward to it.
Nice site!
Peace - Jen
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07-16-2006, 03:39 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Eastchester, New York, USA
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Welcome to the site Jennifer. It must be great to have a lot of Lightfoot albums to still listen to. Which three have you heard?
Bill Hall
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..*you will always have your time to shine, even in the winter of your darkest hour*...jeremy enigk -Website: billhall.us
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07-16-2006, 03:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Sweet Home Chicago
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Hi! Thanks for the welcome.
I currently own Gords Gold, Sundown, and Complete Greatest Hits. I am having a hard time finding Don Quixote and Lightfoot! amongst others. The compilations and greatest hits are all over. I have searched high and low in my area with no luck. It seems I might be better off ordering these online, ay?
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07-16-2006, 03:55 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Eastchester, New York, USA
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Quote:
Originally posted by Jennifer:
Hi! Thanks for the welcome.
I currently own Gords Gold, Sundown, and Complete Greatest Hits. I am having a hard time finding Don Quixote and Lightfoot! amongst others. The compilations and greatest hits are all over. I have searched high and low in my area with no luck. It seems I might be better off ordering these online, ay?
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..*you will always have your time to shine, even in the winter of your darkest hour*...jeremy enigk -Website: billhall.us
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07-16-2006, 04:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Canada
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Hi Jennifer, and welcome to the best site for this Canadian Genius of a songwriter.
Im not in Chicago but it's very muggy and warm here too in Atlantic Canada.   
If ever I can be of some help to you, on any matter, please dont be shy...Jesse.  :D 
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07-16-2006, 04:00 PM
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Location: Canada
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Hi Jennifer, and welcome to the best site for this Canadian Genius of a songwriter.
Im not in Chicago but it's very muggy and warm here too in Atlantic Canada.
If ever I can be of some help to you, on any matter, please dont be shy...Jesse. :D
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07-16-2006, 04:00 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Eastchester, New York, USA
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Quote:
Originally posted by Jennifer:
Hi! Thanks for the welcome.
I currently own Gords Gold, Sundown, and Complete Greatest Hits. I am having a hard time finding Don Quixote and Lightfoot! amongst others. The compilations and greatest hits are all over. I have searched high and low in my area with no luck. It seems I might be better off ordering these online, ay?
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HI Jennifer.
Most of Gord's CDs are available online in places like Amazon and Tower records. We waited many years for "Old Dan's records", Shadows, Salute and Dream Street Rose to come out (all great albums that finally did). The only CD of his commercial releases that is hard to find it his 1993 CD "Waiting for you" but you can probably find it on Ebay. Gord has a great CD of his 1969 live Massey Hall concert that I recommend. It is him captured at his best live. It is available online and is called Sunday Concert Plus (it has a few good songs that were single releases in addition to the great live show. Good luck and have a great time listening to all of these great songs.
Bill
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..*you will always have your time to shine, even in the winter of your darkest hour*...jeremy enigk -Website: billhall.us
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07-16-2006, 04:07 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Canada
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Hey Bill, how is it going on your end. Must be very warm in NY also? later my good man... Your Lighthead friend ...Jesse.
Jennifer you've chatted with a good singer songwriter, Talbot 10 is a very talented performer, and he is a cool dude, nice man...Jesse.
[ July 16, 2006, 16:33: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]
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07-16-2006, 04:07 PM
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Hey Bill, how is it going on your end. Must be very warm in NY also? later my good man... Your Lighthead friend ...Jesse.
Jennifer you've chatted with a good singer songwriter, Talbot 10 is a very talented performer, and he is a cool dude, nice man...Jesse.
[ July 16, 2006, 16:33: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]
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07-16-2006, 04:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Eastchester, New York, USA
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Thanks Jesse. That was nice of you to say.
I appreciate that. I am doing well Jesse. How about yourself? Yes it is blistering hot in NY this week with no end in site and lots of humidity! Nice to stay in and listen to some music. Take care and have a great week Jesse!
Bill
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..*you will always have your time to shine, even in the winter of your darkest hour*...jeremy enigk -Website: billhall.us
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07-16-2006, 04:44 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Sweet Home Chicago
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Talbot you're a songwriter as well? How interesting. What kind of material do you compose?
Thank you Jesse and Bill for the warm welcome and recommendations. I will have to mosey on over to Amazon soon.
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07-16-2006, 04:49 PM
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Location: Canada
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Jennifer, just go to Bill's website, and there click music you can listen to a couple of song. I strongly recommend "Brand New Day."
Just click this link below... 
http://www.billhall.us/
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07-16-2006, 04:49 PM
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Jennifer, just go to Bill's website, and there click music you can listen to a couple of song. I strongly recommend "Brand New Day."
Just click this link below...
http://www.billhall.us/
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07-16-2006, 04:53 PM
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Yes Bill it is very muggy and warm here. It beats the middle of January, have a great week yourself...JJ.
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07-16-2006, 04:53 PM
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Yes Bill it is very muggy and warm here. It beats the middle of January, have a great week yourself...JJ.
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07-16-2006, 04:58 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cheboygan, MI
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Welcome, Jen! I'm originally from the Chicago area, but been living up in Northern Michigan for the past 8 years.
Vickie
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07-16-2006, 09:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Salisbury, MD, USA
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Welcome aboard Jennifer,
I've always found CDUniverse to have good selections and great prices and speedy, accurate deliveries. I'd suggest you buy Don Quixote asap then all the rest. Have fun.
http://www.cduniverse.com/
Bill
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07-16-2006, 09:21 PM
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Join Date: May 2000
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Welcome Jennifer,,,hot here in Toronto too!
wow - you've got a lot of great listening to catch up on!
Char
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07-16-2006, 09:21 PM
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Welcome Jennifer,,,hot here in Toronto too!
wow - you've got a lot of great listening to catch up on!
Char
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07-16-2006, 11:01 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Timmins Ontario
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Quote:
Originally posted by Jennifer:
Hey everyone.
Eclectic music lover here, new to this site and passing through to say hello on a VERY hot and muggy day in the Chicago area. I have been familiar with Gordon Lightfoots music since I was a kid, but it wasn't until recent years that I discovered (on accident even...) the profuse abundance of great songs this man has produced. And now I am hooked on his poetic lyrics, hypnotizing voice, and catchy little rhythms... positively infectious! I have only listened to 3 albums so far, so I have a lot of catching up to do, but I'm looking forward to it.
Nice site!
Peace - Jen
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Welcome I'm from the Chicago area myself and rside in Park Ridge. My screen name Affair on Touhy Ave.was borrowed from the song AO8th Ave. and Touhy I borrowed from the east/west street that runs through the center of town.
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07-16-2006, 11:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: park ridge il. america
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Quote:
Originally posted by Jennifer:
Hey everyone.
Eclectic music lover here, new to this site and passing through to say hello on a VERY hot and muggy day in the Chicago area. I have been familiar with Gordon Lightfoots music since I was a kid, but it wasn't until recent years that I discovered (on accident even...) the profuse abundance of great songs this man has produced. And now I am hooked on his poetic lyrics, hypnotizing voice, and catchy little rhythms... positively infectious! I have only listened to 3 albums so far, so I have a lot of catching up to do, but I'm looking forward to it.
Nice site!
Peace - Jen
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Welcome I'm from the Chicago area myself and rside in Park Ridge. My screen name Affair on Touhy Ave.was borrowed from the song AO8th Ave. and Touhy I borrowed from the east/west street that runs through the center of town.
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07-16-2006, 11:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Sweet Home Chicago
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Bill - just posted @ your site guestbook. I am very impressed with what I heard. Your style is very reminiscent of John Denver and I hope you take that as the compliment it is intended to be!
Charlene + Moosedog, a pleasure to meet you. Yes, indeed, I do have a lot to catch up on!
Touhy Ave; hi neighbor! I am not really that far from you at all. I'm in the Palos area.
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07-16-2006, 11:54 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Sweet Home Chicago
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Well then, judging from the reviews on Amazon I'm going to agree that Don Quixote would be the next logical choice!
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07-17-2006, 01:17 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Colorado
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If you can, get the songbook. That has some unreleased songs and so many great ones. It is great to go through the individual albums, just for the flavor of the music and what Gord was doing for each one. But the Songbook has almost all of the treasures.
Welcome.
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