A Song about Lightfoot by the Guess Who

[ColoradoSue]

Another one...(I'm on a roll--God help us all!)...it's a song ABOUT Gordy titled "Lightfoot"...I have the vinyl of the original by the Guess Who. (This stuff might be "old hat" to most of you but I thought I'd
post this just in case):
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...roduct-details

or
http://r2.us.rmi.yahoo.com/rmi/http: //cdnow.com/switch/target=buyweb_purchase/itemid=389324/from=bbx:s:yah:eals:rmim/rmivars%3ftarget=_top


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"Mathematics is well & good but, Nature keeps dragging us around by the nose."
Albert Einstein

[This message has been edited by ColoradoSue (edited September 16, 2002).]

[formerlylavender]

Thanks Colorado Sue. I didn't know about that song. I listened to the clip - sounds good! I'd like to hear the whole song at some point.

[ColoradoSue]

You're welcome!

That particular song by the Guess Who is definitely written about Gordy...you can find their cd's on Amazon.com at a discount.
I've had real good luck purchasing the used cd's from that site...no problems there.

I stumbled across the vinyl version almost 20 yrs ago & hung onto it. It was originally cut on their classic lp: "Wheatfield Soul" (which is what I have!).

The Guess Who is a Canadian band...some of their hits include "Share The Land", "Hand Me Down World", "No Sugar Tonight", "Clap For The Wolfman", "These Eyes" & "American Woman"...but then agin, you're probably familiar with this group already.

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"Mathematics is well & good but, Nature keeps dragging us around by the nose."
Albert Einstein


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[BILLW]

formerlylavender,
Is that like "the artist formerly known as..." I wonder what name Gordon would pick if someone was using his?
Bill

[Brian 57]

For all we know it could be "BILLW"

[BILLW]

Good one!, except at least a half dozen posters to this site have seen BILLW and Gordon Lightfoot at the same time. I have a picture to prove it (GL is the good looking guy, LOL) I hope to get another picture in the furure once this all works itself out.
Bill

[SilverHeels]

Me too, Bill!

[formerlylavender]

Billw, what do you think my new name should be? I came up with f/lav on the spot while posting. I hope there are more pictures/concerts in my future as well.

[BILLW]

formerlylavender,

Your new name is so funny/cool I can't stand it. Personally I'd keep it but whatever you decide go ahead and "register" it so you don't lose another one. I can't wait to hear some new dates announced within driving distance. I've got film and we're ready to roll. Keep the faith!
Bill

[formerlylavender]

Thanks, Billw. I guess I'll keep it for now. Hopefully we'll hear good news soon.

[Chuck Darling]

Burton Cummings[For those who don't know is lead singer for The Guess Who] did a song mimicking Gordon's voice called "Gordon Lightfoot does Maggie May" and its hilarious!! Its on Burton's Up Close And Personal CD Just thought you all might be interested! Char have you heard it?? [Guess Who Rules also!! ]

Chuck.

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Ever Onward...

[gwen snyder]

sue
i never heard that the who recorded a song about gordon that is cool. thanks for reminding me of all the great old who stuff.
gwen

[ColoradoSue]

(((You're very welcome!)))

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[saradreams]

If you're interested, you can see the lyrics to "Lightfoot" by doing a search on "Songs About GL". It was a topic by Dan back in April, 2001....I think. Of course, you'll have to supply your own music!

[ColoradoSue]

Great suggestion about looking up the lyrics!
(why didn't I think of that idea first?!...I was having a "blonde hair moment" I think! ha)

Here are the lyrics from a great Guess Who "lyrics" website:
http://www.theguesswhosite.com/lyrics/lyricsmain.html

Lightfoot
(Bachman/Cummings/Matheson)

Sidemen come out first
John Stockfish base guitar
Looks at the world through the eyes of Nashville,
The Riverboat and Charlie McCoy
He's just a boy

The lead guitarist Red Shea who's really come a long, long way
since rythym rocker jingle jangle
And go Red!

And Lightfoot
Edwardian, suddenly striped
His hair blondish and poetic
He is less than vinyl perfect
His foot is a precise anchor for the husk and vibrance of his voice

He is the image of Alberta
The side street near Chicago
The grim beauty of Toronto

He is an artist
He is an artist
He is an artist painting sistine masterpieces of pine and fur and backwoods
Still echos long ago the winter night of black july and then the outcome
Of an early cleveland rainfall

I sit softly among the rest waiting there for him to paint his pictures
And as the go-go girl went round and our heads were in a spin I thought about
The Crossroads, In the Early Morning Rain and Rosanna

I'm not saying that I'm sory
I'm just telling you this story
And when Lightfoot's magic calls
You can write it on your walls
'Cause that's what walls are for

He is an artist.



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"Will Build Satellites For Food"

[gwen sue snyder]

Great! Suits him perfectly, that lovely blonde (grey now but stil lovely) that we all love to hear. Thanks! I will still need to hear this...

anxious