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BILLW · 02-28-2005, 08:24 PM

I don't think that "Watchman" would have done anything if it was released as a single. Even tho it's my 2nd favorite Gord tune ever, first, they'd have to edit out the word s**t from it, secondly, it has too much of a "folk" song feel to do much on pop radio. "Sundown" also had a folk sound, but the backing harmonies and the hook was just too good for it not to sound good on the radio. "Carefree Highway" just flowed so well it was able to be a hit as well. All in my humble opinion of course.

02-28-2005, 08:24 PM	#41
BILLW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Salisbury, MD, USA Posts: 2,558	I don't think that "Watchman" would have done anything if it was released as a single. Even tho it's my 2nd favorite Gord tune ever, first, they'd have to edit out the word s**t from it, secondly, it has too much of a "folk" song feel to do much on pop radio. "Sundown" also had a folk sound, but the backing harmonies and the hook was just too good for it not to sound good on the radio. "Carefree Highway" just flowed so well it was able to be a hit as well. All in my humble opinion of course.