RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Not sure if Gordon Lightfoot ever had a thread on here but this guy surely deserves one. He's almost the same age as my father! incredible!This Canadian Folk Legend deserves some serious love!!I can't wait to see him! He's on my bucket list!! Can't wait to do some hiking too. Also going to visit Emerald Bay. I mean Emerald Desert. So sad........... "The Wreck Of The Tahoe Queen" Bad joke. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) I'm willing to bet that no one will respond to this thread! It's ok! Gordon is a Canadian secret. Hit maker!I will be in a room with many people wearing a pacemaker. LOL! Can't fukking wait. Edited October 10, 2015 by RUSHHEAD666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Should I start a Bread Thread? Bee Gees Thread before disco? Signed, "Lonely Nights" So glad to be single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Can't wait to read your review. Always liked sundown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Guy Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I like two of his songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Have fun dude, Should be a good show. :codger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 CLASS! Seeing him next year in Dublin. Love Gord. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushCanuck Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I saw Gordon last year. If you could read my mind, you would know that I enjoyed the concert, and you will too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn-leghorn Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Huge talent who never really got the plaudits his material deserved. Look forward to hearing if he's "still got it". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutlefan Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) Love him. Grew up with a dad who was a huge Gordon Lightfoot fan, so heard all the albums (not just the hits) growing up. Saw him many years ago at Wolftrap in N. Virginia. To this day, whenever I see one of the Great Lakes I think of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Also used to be one of those guys who liked to sit near the end of a runway and watch airliners come and go. Would always think of Early Morning Rain (another favorite): In the early morning rain with a dollar in my handWith an aching in my heart and my pockets full of sandNow, I'm a long way from home and I miss my loved ones soIn the early morning rain with no place to go Out on runway number nine a big 707's set to goBut, I'm stuck here in the grass where the cold wind blowsNow, the liquor tasted good and the women all were fastWell, there she goes, my friend, well she's going down at last Hear the mighty engines roar - see the silver bird on highShe's away and westward bound - far above the clouds she'll fly There the morning rain don't fall and the sun always shinesShe'll be flying over my home in about three hours time This old airport's got me down - it's no earthly good to me'cause I'm stuck here on the ground as cold and drunk as I can beYou can't jump a jet plane like you can a freight trainSo, I'd best be on my way in the early morning rain You can't jump a jet plane like you can a freight trainSo, I'd best be on my way in the early morning rain Edited October 12, 2015 by Rutlefan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ru_ready Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Nothing wrong with his music... let us know the set list. he once said he hates going back to the earlier stuff. i would see him also Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Nothing wrong with his music... let us know the set list. he once said he hates going back to the earlier stuff. i would see him also Cheers. What a wild time in South Shore! Not only did I enjoy Gordon I came home up 400 bucks after everything was paid for! Unreal! All money was won on slot machines and the Cal Bears. I took the Bears and the 8 points. Cal lost by 6. Bittersweet. Anyway Gordon was in good spirits however he loved joking about his old age too much.It was very mellow of course but he played all of his hits. Some songs I didn't know but just listen to "Gord's Gold" and you would get most of the set list.He talked about "The Wreck" up north for a few minutes. Talking about the 33 men who went down with the ship.Of course is was the longest song of the night. When Gordon was done he walked over to the side of the stage and bent over for a minute! I thought he was going to have a stroke!He was ok but very tired.He is a Legend and I am glad I can say that I saw him. "Carefree Highway" was great. "Sundown" too of course. For 76 he was great. He looked like a better looking Steve Howe to me. LOL!!! Anyway my one night trip was fantastic. Winning money and drinking for free. Sounds like the title to my next song! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Nothing wrong with his music... let us know the set list. he once said he hates going back to the earlier stuff. i would see him also Cheers. What a wild time in South Shore! Not only did I enjoy Gordon I came home up 400 bucks after everything was paid for! Unreal! All money was won on slot machines and the Cal Bears. I took the Bears and the 8 points. Cal lost by 6. Bittersweet. Anyway Gordon was in good spirits however he loved joking about his old age too much.It was very mellow of course but he played all of his hits. Some songs I didn't know but just listen to "Gord's Gold" and you would get most of the set list.He talked about "The Wreck" up north for a few minutes. Talking about the 33 men who went down with the ship.Of course is was the longest song of the night. When Gordon was done he walked over to the side of the stage and bent over for a minute! I thought he was going to have a stroke!He was ok but very tired.He is a Legend and I am glad I can say that I saw him. "Carefree Highway" was great. "Sundown" too of course. For 76 he was great. He looked like a better looking Steve Howe to me. LOL!!! Anyway my one night trip was fantastic. Winning money and drinking for free. Sounds like the title to my next song! Dude. Well done. Love a bunch of his tunes due to heavy radio play back in the day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Edmund fitzgerald still gives me chills 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Nothing wrong with his music... let us know the set list. he once said he hates going back to the earlier stuff. i would see him also Cheers. What a wild time in South Shore! Not only did I enjoy Gordon I came home up 400 bucks after everything was paid for! Unreal! All money was won on slot machines and the Cal Bears. I took the Bears and the 8 points. Cal lost by 6. Bittersweet. Anyway Gordon was in good spirits however he loved joking about his old age too much.It was very mellow of course but he played all of his hits. Some songs I didn't know but just listen to "Gord's Gold" and you would get most of the set list.He talked about "The Wreck" up north for a few minutes. Talking about the 33 men who went down with the ship.Of course is was the longest song of the night. When Gordon was done he walked over to the side of the stage and bent over for a minute! I thought he was going to have a stroke!He was ok but very tired.He is a Legend and I am glad I can say that I saw him. "Carefree Highway" was great. "Sundown" too of course. For 76 he was great. He looked like a better looking Steve Howe to me. LOL!!! Anyway my one night trip was fantastic. Winning money and drinking for free. Sounds like the title to my next song! Dude. Well done. Love a bunch of his tunes due to heavy radio play back in the day. Thanks Tang! You rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Edmund fitzgerald still gives me chills The song is EPIC! Half the reason why I had to see him. Check! Off my bucket list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Saw him in '77. Good show. He was famous in those days for showing up drunk and sucking as a result. Wasn't at all the case that night. He was spot on. Wreck was new back then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Saw him in '77. Good show. He was famous in those days for showing up drunk and sucking as a result. Wasn't at all the case that night. He was spot on. Wreck was new back then. That is awesome dude! You are a lucky bum! You don't look that old man! Age is useless! LIVE LONG AND ROCK HARD! RUSH ON! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Saw him in '77. Good show. He was famous in those days for showing up drunk and sucking as a result. Wasn't at all the case that night. He was spot on. Wreck was new back then. That is awesome dude! You are a lucky bum! You don't look that old man! Age is useless! LIVE LONG AND ROCK HARD! RUSH ON!I'm 59 and thank you for saying that I don't look that old. Oh, and I was wrong about the year I saw him. It was '79 not '77. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Saw him in '77. Good show. He was famous in those days for showing up drunk and sucking as a result. Wasn't at all the case that night. He was spot on. Wreck was new back then. That is awesome dude! You are a lucky bum! You don't look that old man! Age is useless! LIVE LONG AND ROCK HARD! RUSH ON!I'm 59 and thank you for saying that I don't look that old. Oh, and I was wrong about the year I saw him. It was '79 not '77. You got it bud! Oh and still seeing him in 1979 is AWESOME!! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Earl wants a heavy foot now on Wendy's neck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Earl wants a heavy foot now on Wendy's neck! HAHAHAHA! ONE MONTH PAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 HAPPY FUKKING NEW YEAR! I will either be seeing Primus alone or I will be kissing myself at midnight. SOMETHING FOR EVERYTHING! FREEDOM ISN'T FREE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) From the following article posted in Sept 2011 below: Gordon Lightfoot brings legendary sounds of the open seas http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20110909/NEWS/309099963 Since then, it seems it has become easier for Canadian artists to get a toehold; Rush maybe is the most notable example. I love them. They’re great. I know Geddy [Geddy Lee, Rush lead vocalist and bassist] very well. In terms of acceptance, I think that the American side has kind of an appetite for Canadian talent. We are cousins in a certain kind of way. Here's an older photo of Gedd Lee and Gordon Lightfoot below, which took place at the Toronto Music Awards in December 1989 when Lightfoot was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award according to photographer Algis Kemezys that i contacted about it. http://www.pbase.com/alkeme/image/6603044/original Edited December 2, 2015 by RushFanForever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 HAPPY FUKKING NEW YEAR! I will either be seeing Primus alone or I will be kissing myself at midnight. SOMETHING FOR EVERYTHING! FREEDOM ISN'T FREE!What are you gonna give the old man for Christmas this year Earl???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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