At the risk of asking something....

[Wally]

which has already been discussed here at length in the past, I have a question.

First, briefly...

I'm 39 years old and have very fond memories of listening to some of the "classic" GL songs such as Edmund Fitgerald, Carefree Highway and Sundown at an age where they apparently had an impact on me. When I hear certain songs today, I still find myself drifting back to things I was doing or seeing years ago when I first heard them and the memories are very pleasant.

I've always been extremely fond of GL's voice, lyrics and tunes, but recently as I listen to his music I wonder what prompted him to write certain lyrics, what his inspirations were, what the lyrics really meant to him, etc...

I seem to be trying to delve more deeply into the meanings of many songs and would very much like to know what they "meant" or mean to not only GL but also other fans of his.

I think it would make a wonderful book to read, so what I'm wondering is if anyone has ever seen anything like this available, or if anyone knows of a site or place other than here I could go to perhaps discover some of these things??

Thanks so much for your time, and I look forward to your replies.

BTW - if there is really no place currently available to answer my questions, would it be interesting to any of you if I would pick a song and we could start a discussion on it? Many of you seem very knowledegeable on GL and his music, perhaps I can find my answers here in time?

Thanks again

[Cubfan64]

which has already been discussed here at length in the past, I have a question.

First, briefly...

I'm 39 years old and have very fond memories of listening to some of the "classic" GL songs such as Edmund Fitgerald, Carefree Highway and Sundown at an age where they apparently had an impact on me. When I hear certain songs today, I still find myself drifting back to things I was doing or seeing years ago when I first heard them and the memories are very pleasant.

I've always been extremely fond of GL's voice, lyrics and tunes, but recently as I listen to his music I wonder what prompted him to write certain lyrics, what his inspirations were, what the lyrics really meant to him, etc...

I seem to be trying to delve more deeply into the meanings of many songs and would very much like to know what they "meant" or mean to not only GL but also other fans of his.

I think it would make a wonderful book to read, so what I'm wondering is if anyone has ever seen anything like this available, or if anyone knows of a site or place other than here I could go to perhaps discover some of these things??

Thanks so much for your time, and I look forward to your replies.

BTW - if there is really no place currently available to answer my questions, would it be interesting to any of you if I would pick a song and we could start a discussion on it? Many of you seem very knowledegeable on GL and his music, perhaps I can find my answers here in time?

Thanks again

[Borderstone]

There was a book out about him some years ago,I've heard. I've never seen the book,so I don't know if it covers that. The best thing is to see him in concert,meet him after the show and ask him then. Personally,I think all his life experiences are why he wrote anything. Those are the best kind of songs. Been me,later!

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Borderstone (An,"Avid Listner" of G.L.)

[Tyler]

Gord has said many times that his songs are autobiographical, especially apparent is Sundown when he "had a stray girlfriend". Iycrmm is about his divorce although, I have a hard time figuring some of them out. I personally think that he was looking in my windows when he wrote: Same old Loverman, Circle is Small and Talking in your Sleep.

[brink]

Gord has said many times that his songs are autobiographical, especially apparent is Sundown when he "had a stray girlfriend". Iycrmm is about his divorce although, I have a hard time figuring some of them out. I personally think that he was looking in my windows when he wrote: Same old Loverman, Circle is Small and Talking in your Sleep.

[Auburn Annie]

At least as far as the 88 songs on the SONGBOOK compilation, go to http://www.rhino.com/Features/liners/75802lin5.lasso
for the liner notes and Gord's take on these songs (for that matter get SONGBOOK if you don't already own it - Christmas is coming if you're looking for something to ask for under the tree <g> ).

[Auburn Annie]

At least as far as the 88 songs on the SONGBOOK compilation, go to http://www.rhino.com/Features/liners/75802lin5.lasso
for the liner notes and Gord's take on these songs (for that matter get SONGBOOK if you don't already own it - Christmas is coming if you're looking for something to ask for under the tree <g> ).

[Wally]

Hey all, thanks so much for the responses!!! Auburn Annie - what a great link you gave me!!!! That's the kind of thing I was looking for, but even more in depth if possible - but that was darn near perfect .

I'll see if I can find any biography/autobiographies about GL - I think that's something I would enjoy too.

Thanks again all of you for your advice.

[Cubfan64]

Hey all, thanks so much for the responses!!! Auburn Annie - what a great link you gave me!!!! That's the kind of thing I was looking for, but even more in depth if possible - but that was darn near perfect .

I'll see if I can find any biography/autobiographies about GL - I think that's something I would enjoy too.

Thanks again all of you for your advice.