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Old 05-07-2006, 10:58 PM   #1
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I'll say it right here, right now: Gord is BACK -- and spellbinding as ever! I had the very intense pleasure of seeing Gord at The Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada this last Friday, May 5. With me were Brink, Cattail, and Seahawk and his lovely wife.

As the lights dimmed in the showroom and our eyes tried to adjust to the lower lighting, the band came onto the stage, followed by Gord. HUGE applause from the audience. He was happy, jaunty, and feeling (and lookin') fine! I tried to get a picture on my camera phone, but, because he was wearing a white shirt and with the lighting the way it was, he just looked like a blur through the lens, so I gave it up, hoping for a better shot later. After some brief words of welcome, he swung into my 13-year-old daughter's favorite, Triangle, a fun (and surprising) choice for a first song. Really got us toe-tapping. He segued right into Cotton Jenny, a very popular audience choice (judging from the spontaneous applause that broke out when the first few chords were played). Immediately afterward he went into Hangdog Hotel Room, which sent me, Brink, and Cattail into paroxysms of whooping and whistling. Although the boys in the band appeared a tad tired in the beginning, by this song their energy had picked up -- the audience's enthusiasm and joy at seeing and hearing Gord were catching!! I've never seen so many camera flashes. And because we wanted to be "in the moment" and not worry about writing down a set list, I'm relying on memory here (colored by extreme excitement). I'm not listing all the songs I think he sang -- only the ones I'm sure he sang. I'll update this tomorrow after I check with Brink. (She's catching up on some well-needed sleep from that long plane ride and drive home.) The first 3 are in correct order -- after that, I cannot remember the order, but, I know he sang them:

Triangle
Cotton Jenny
Hangdog Hotel Room
14 Kt. Gold
Carefree Highway
Blackberry Wine
Ribbon of Darkness
Let It Ride
Ghosts of Cape Horn
Clouds of Loneliness
I Used to Be a Country Singer
Rainy Day People
Early Morning Rain
Sundown
TWOTEF
If You Could Read My Mind
The Watchman's Gone
Waiting For You

I do not remember the encore song (hey, blame it on old age). I just checked with Brink and edited the set list -- still have to check with Cattail.

Although he's a bit thinner than last year, Gord's breath control has returned and all those vocal "flourishes" at the end of phrases are back in place! It was marvelous to hear! He looked good (very good!)in his long-sleeved white shirt, dark pants, and dark boots.

There were a few shout-outs for song choices in between numbers and it appears that he honored at least one of them. But, heck, you know my feeling on this subject -- the Man could sing from the phone book and I'd gladly pay to hear it.

I was lucky enough to see Gord three times last year -- in late April, early May, and mid-September -- and I have to say that I never saw Gord so happy or as energetic as he was Friday night. His phrasing was perfect, the timing was spot-on, he had an excited, enthralled audience (he said, "Man, you are a *rapt* audience!"), and he was in his glory (as were we!!).

Brink, Cattail, and I should have had hoarse voices from cheering at the beginning and the end of songs -- we were *definitely* the loudest in the house! (but respectful!!) I understand that the casino has a rule of 90-minute shows -- that's because they want us to get out there and spend more money -- but, I have to say that that was the *shortest* 90 minutes I have ever spent. It went by like *that.*

We were about three feet from the stage and Gord was about two feet back from the front of the stage. Twice he came right to the edge of the stage, leaning over a bit and showing us his guitar picking. I reached out my arms in semblance of an embrace for this wonderful man. O.K., so it was goofy -- no one saw anyway, it was dark!!

Brink and Cattail had the extreme good fortune of seeing Gord Thursday night and Saturday night as well. The one high point of Thursday's show was afterward -- a young woman of around 18 actually leaped up on stage after and tried to follow Gord backstage. She succeeded getting backstage, but, was "helped" back out front, courtesy of security and a few others!! I understand neither Gord nor any of the band came out for autographs that night.

HOWEVER, Friday night we had the pleasure of meeting Gord, Terry, Rick, and Mike afterward at one of the bars. I finally got my nerve up and asked Gord if I could take our picture. He is truly graciousness personified. I'm currently waiting (on pins and needles!!!) for Cattail to e-mail it to me, as she took it with her digital camera. As soon as I have it, I'll be happy to add it to this post. I do, however, have pics that I took with my camera phone with Terry and Rick.

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The above picture was either from the Thursday or Saturday night show -- taken by Cattail.


Meeting Gord and the very cool, very sweet guys in the band was such a thrill for me. I still have the smile on my face! You'd think that after years of performing, they'd get tired of googly-eyed fans fawning over them (I really tried not to fawn), but, it's almost unavoidable -- Gord and the guys are legends. They treat each fan with courtesy, respect, and personal attention. What's not to love??

I just ordered tickets for his Los Angeles show (Cerritos) in late August and I can't wait.

[ May 12, 2006, 11:42: Message edited by: Sheryl ]
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Old 05-08-2006, 06:01 AM   #2
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Thanks, Sheryl, really makes me envious. Sounds like a great time was had by you all.
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Old 05-08-2006, 06:02 AM   #3
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Wonderful report Sheryl -we just love hearing about Gord's concerts.
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Old 05-08-2006, 06:16 AM   #4
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Hey Sheryl, looks like you had a great time in Vegas, happy to hear that you never seen so many flashes, and that he is as always nice & friendly about having his picture takin. Can't wait for your other pics...
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Old 05-08-2006, 07:27 AM   #5
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sounds like a fab time Sheryl!
did he sing HARMONY?

wish I'd been there - 90 minutes IS a short show!

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Old 05-08-2006, 09:27 AM   #6
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Excellent report, Sheryl, thanks for sharing - reading your reviews and Char's reviews are always the next best thing to being there!

How wonderful that you were able to chat with Gord and the guys and get pictures. Can't wait to see the one of you and Gord - the ones with Rick and Terry are terrific.

Lightfoot concerts are wonderous events, but being able to meet up with fellow Lightheads really adds to the fun. Sounds like you all had a great time!
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Old 05-08-2006, 03:24 PM   #7
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Hey gang, I just heard from Brink and edited the set list -- only two deletions and one added. I may have mentioned (or not) that I was VERY tired as I wrote that. No, Char, he didn't sing Harmony. I was looking forward to it. I had a spankin' good time. (heyyyy - don't read anything into that, Steve!!!)
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Old 05-08-2006, 05:31 PM   #8
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Nice review Sheryl, thanks for sharing.

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Old 05-08-2006, 08:28 PM   #9
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My pleasure!
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Old 05-08-2006, 11:41 PM   #10
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Hi Sheryl,
Thanks so much for that great write up...next best thing to being there. As a self appointed #1 fan of Gord, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Old 05-09-2006, 01:54 PM   #11
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Yes, Friday night was totally enjoyable. What a calm, appreciative audience. Never been to a show where everyone was so quietly respectful. Gord said, 'it's a rapt audience. I'm rapt too'...LOL! Great to meet all you corfid-ers in person! We stayed after the show and got to talk with Gordon and get some stuff signed; what a personable guy! We'd met him last year and I thought I'd broke his hand when I shook it, he seemed a little weak back then. His handshake this time was much firmer.
Saturday was a totally different audience, drunk and rowdy (at least our section was), probably a typical Vegas Saturday night crowd. One drunk guy on the way in said, 'Look at all the Foot-Heads'. Other than Restless, Sundown, Wreck, Hangdog Hotel, IYCRMM, Carefree Highway and Cotton Jenny all the other songs in the set were different than Friday's. He even did CRT, which I haven't heard him do since his illness. Hooked up with Old Dan and Gail before and after the show and that was great.
Thinking about going up to see Gord up in Minny this September! And I think I heard brink say there may be a Denver show next year! Whoo Hoo! We can finally see Gord and the boys without having to get on a plane first.
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Old 05-09-2006, 05:32 PM   #12
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Thanks, Seahawk. I couldn't remember the exact quote - I remembered up until the next evening when I actually wrote the post. I told myself, "I'll remember it..." yeah yeah. And, I want to thank you again for standing us the drinks before the show. That was very sweet of you. Nice family, too.
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Old 05-11-2006, 02:16 PM   #13
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OK, MANY thanks to Cattail who just e-mailed me some pics she took. I just added the pic of Gord and me, so scroll back up. You could say I was a happy camper, LOL!

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And I think I heard brink say there may be a Denver show next year! Whoo Hoo! We can finally see Gord and the boys without having to get on a plane first.
That would have been Linda saying that - she asked Gord about Colorado. Sure would be nice to see them back here again.
Was great to meet you and your family. Thanks for the drink and I hope your luck on the slot machines held out all weekend.
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Old 05-12-2006, 04:43 AM   #15
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Onya Sheryl. Top quality review (as expected).

You paint great word pictures and manage to add a touch of atmosphere - not an easy thing to do.
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Old 05-12-2006, 11:45 AM   #16
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Thank you, Steve. (and everyone) It was truly a pleasure. Just enlarged the pic of Gord and me. Had to do a bit of editing, heh heh. Didn't want to enlarge the others -- too much of a close-up is not necessarily a good thing, LOL.
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Old 05-12-2006, 10:27 PM   #17
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Hi Sheryl,

I love those pics of you and Gord. I will be going to the show in Santa Rosa, I can hardly wait.
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Old 05-13-2006, 12:13 AM   #18
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Hey, Steph, long time, no see!! You haven't been around in a looong time! How are you??
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Old 05-13-2006, 01:27 PM   #19
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Really nice review Sheryl,as mentioned,that gal in the pics.sure looks Happy.....
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Old 05-13-2006, 03:32 PM   #20
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Hey, Steph, long time, no see!! You haven't been around in a looong time! How are you??
I am fine Sheryl thank you. I have been trying to keep my other children together after my son's death. It really took a lot out of us but we are getting on with life. I am back at work too, and I plan on going to Gord's concert. I feel it will be a welcome treat for me.

I promise to keep in touch with you. Is you email address still the same?
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How tragic for you, I am very sorry for your loss.

Have fun at the concert and I hope it provides the break you need.
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Thanks for letting me attend the concert through you!!
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Old 05-14-2006, 03:15 AM   #23
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Thanks/you're welcome, Brian and Gloria! Yep, still got my smile on...
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