Favorite Lightfoot Song & Why? II

my favorite song is tears in heaven, yknow that one he wrote for his son who died. it really makes me cry. they played it at my prom and we were all crying it was so sad. didn't his son like fall out a window?

That's Eric Clapton.

That's Eric Clapton.

i agree about the wreck of the edmond fitzarld i was 10 years old and was living in shieffield lake ohio and lake erie was just 500 feet from my home i saw that boat go across the lake and heard about its sinking he realy did a great job writting and singing that song

i agree about the wreck of the edmond fitzarld i was 10 years old and was living in shieffield lake ohio and lake erie was just 500 feet from my home i saw that boat go across the lake and heard about its sinking he realy did a great job writting and singing that song

[mynameismudd]

Hello Everyone,

I am really quite a new fan of Gordon Lightfoot and have in my possesion just 1 Album cd, and the album "Old Dans Records" in tape form ....so you could say I have lots of catching up to do coming back to Canada in July "Hooray" lol..Thats when I shall catch up on my lack of GL cds
My fave is "Sundown" oh and can I just sneek in a second? "The No Hotel" only I dont know which cd that is from

But for now I wish you ALL a HAPPY NEW YEAR ,
ESPECIALLY MR.lIGHTFOOT

[RusticoGirl]

Hello Everyone,

I am really quite a new fan of Gordon Lightfoot and have in my possesion just 1 Album cd, and the album "Old Dans Records" in tape form ....so you could say I have lots of catching up to do coming back to Canada in July "Hooray" lol..Thats when I shall catch up on my lack of GL cds
My fave is "Sundown" oh and can I just sneek in a second? "The No Hotel" only I dont know which cd that is from

But for now I wish you ALL a HAPPY NEW YEAR ,
ESPECIALLY MR.lIGHTFOOT

[Borderstone]

Hi,Rustico! "No Hotel" is from Gord's CD "Harmony" that came out May 11th of last year! Good choices for fav's though!

Speaking of albums,I have just recently acquired a copy of Early Lightfoot! Yay!!

Now,as soon as I get my record player working again,I'm sure I'll have some new fav's!

Been me,later!

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." - Borderstone

[monica]

Carefree Highway - Reminds me of waking up in the morning, taking a shower and jumping in the car, heading to a place somewhere far away, not knowing where exactly I am going. Just wherever the wind takes me.....wondering who I might meet on the way.

[weasel]

Carefree Highway - Reminds me of waking up in the morning, taking a shower and jumping in the car, heading to a place somewhere far away, not knowing where exactly I am going. Just wherever the wind takes me.....wondering who I might meet on the way.

[Janice]

quote:Originally posted by max:
So that's my three favourites, depending on how i'm feelin' on the day:
-AFFAIR ON 8TH AVENUE
-PUSSYWILLOWS, CAT-TAILS
-CABARET (do You remember it?)

Max, welcome to group! All three of these songs are excellent choices. I especially like Affair On 8th Avenue.

[reedf]

It's tough to choose a favorite GL song, but my personal favorites are
Wherefore And Why
May I
Cherokee Bend
Sometimes I Wish
Ringneck Loon
and
The Watchmans Gone

[Highwayman]

It's tough to choose a favorite GL song, but my personal favorites are
Wherefore And Why
May I
Cherokee Bend
Sometimes I Wish
Ringneck Loon
and
The Watchmans Gone

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. After hearing it the first time, I researched the ship. The song makes my hair stand on end and gives me goosebumps. One of the greatest songs ever written...and for a good purpose.

2nd would be The Canadian Railroad Trilogy. Excellent! And, can the man sing! Another "hair-raiser". Gives me chills.

[Mae]

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. After hearing it the first time, I researched the ship. The song makes my hair stand on end and gives me goosebumps. One of the greatest songs ever written...and for a good purpose.

2nd would be The Canadian Railroad Trilogy. Excellent! And, can the man sing! Another "hair-raiser". Gives me chills.

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is one of my all time favourites. When I was in my early ywenties in the seventies I used to sit and record the song from the radio and write down all the words so that I could sing the song all the way through. I'm now 53 and can still sing the song word for word. I've never forgotten it all these years on. PS I'm in London,England.

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is one of my all time favourites. When I was in my early ywenties in the seventies I used to sit and record the song from the radio and write down all the words so that I could sing the song all the way through. I'm now 53 and can still sing the song word for word. I've never forgotten it all these years on. PS I'm in London,England.

[Ol Man River]

It is not my favourite but I like Old Dan's Records. I wonder if there was an old dan with 78's
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Vapor genie

[culverd]

It is not my favourite but I like Old Dan's Records. I wonder if there was an old dan with 78's

[Auburn Annie]

quote:Originally posted by culverd:
It is not my favourite but I like Old Dan's Records. I wonder if there was an old dan with 78's

The song title was inspired by a bit of conversation he overheard, somebody saying they just loved those old DANCE records, which Gord changed into old DAN's records. Such is creative license, and talent.

[Auburn Annie]

quote:Originally posted by culverd:
It is not my favourite but I like Old Dan's Records. I wonder if there was an old dan with 78's

The song title was inspired by a bit of conversation he overheard, somebody saying they just loved those old DANCE records, which Gord changed into old DAN's records. Such is creative license, and talent.

[gman]

For me there a several favorite songs of Gordon Lightfoot I can't name only one Because what this man's music mean to me is more then 1 song....When I listen to Rainy day people (the tears will rice!) If you could read my mind ( fantastic!) I'm not saying..
(I smile!) the song BEAUTIFUL (I want to cry!) there are to many good songs, pure emotions,and lots of memories Thank you mr Lightfoot for giving me your music...Love Monica

[monica]

For me there a several favorite songs of Gordon Lightfoot I can't name only one Because what this man's music mean to me is more then 1 song....When I listen to Rainy day people (the tears will rice!) If you could read my mind ( fantastic!) I'm not saying..
(I smile!) the song BEAUTIFUL (I want to cry!) there are to many good songs, pure emotions,and lots of memories Thank you mr Lightfoot for giving me your music...Love Monica

[JohnBellardJr]

quote:Originally posted by Florian:
What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

(topic originated by Wes Steele)


[This message has been edited by Florian (edited February 26, 2000).]

Have been reading the posts with great interest. I seems almost impossible to pick a favourite. They are all so beautiful...all capture the deepest feelings and experiences of human existance. The feelings they convey are so universal, transcending all cultures, and all generations. Singer, composer, guru,
minstrel, hero, and yet one of us. Husband, father, friend, and genuinally beautiful
person. Are we not profoundly lucky to be his fans? Thank you Gord!

Everytime I go to the supermarket, it seems that they are playing Gord's music. , and I have to make sure I stand in the right place under the speakers to hear it all. Today it
was "Carefree Highway". It makes me want to hurry home and put on his music.

Today, because we have snow.....keep thinking of "Song for A Winter's Night", and "Whispers of the North".

Just can't seem to pick a favourite, as I totally love them all. They seem to weave a story of our lives. They are so much a part of life in our family.

Thank you Gord...you are one of a kind. We love you and your music more than you can ever know.

Aime_41

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"Ihope that we can see each other often, That our points of view would blend into each others,
Like the sea and the horizon. And the sun will shine upon us, As we live our lives together." - Gordon Lightfoot.

Aime_41 ...aka.. lam3346e

[Aime_41]

quote:Originally posted by Florian:
What is your favorite Lightfoot Song & Why?

(topic originated by Wes Steele)


[This message has been edited by Florian (edited February 26, 2000).]

Have been reading the posts with great interest. I seems almost impossible to pick a favourite. They are all so beautiful...all capture the deepest feelings and experiences of human existance. The feelings they convey are so universal, transcending all cultures, and all generations. Singer, composer, guru,
minstrel, hero, and yet one of us. Husband, father, friend, and genuinally beautiful
person. Are we not profoundly lucky to be his fans? Thank you Gord!

Everytime I go to the supermarket, it seems that they are playing Gord's music. , and I have to make sure I stand in the right place under the speakers to hear it all. Today it
was "Carefree Highway". It makes me want to hurry home and put on his music.

Today, because we have snow.....keep thinking of "Song for A Winter's Night", and "Whispers of the North".

Just can't seem to pick a favourite, as I totally love them all. They seem to weave a story of our lives. They are so much a part of life in our family.

Thank you Gord...you are one of a kind. We love you and your music more than you can ever know.

Aime_41

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"Ihope that we can see each other often, That our points of view would blend into each others,
Like the sea and the horizon. And the sun will shine upon us, As we live our lives together." - Gordon Lightfoot.

Aime_41 ...aka.. lam3346e