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Anticipating Mr. Lightfoot [A Tribute]
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Sunshine
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Anticipating Mr. Lightfoot [A Tribute] There's a message to the wind that such I am longing for all I'm after is to be Alberta bound for sure because after that affair on 8th Avenue all the lovely ladies have painted a dim view but Baby, it's alright, I'm the true boss man I'll gather all my broken dreams and with drifters see dreamland does your mother know that I'm your Don Quixote oh my long haired woman I'm the one, remember me O take this song for a winter's night and take the songs the minstrel sang does your heart still clench up tight the night the church bells rang? If you could read my mind and lend to me blackberry wine and know that you were a vision in lace, the first time I ever saw your face nay ecstasy was made too easy and you're as fine as fine can be I'll prove my love in my fashion if there's a reason, if you need me. [I will be the beneficiary of a Gordon Lightfoot concert come August 24, 2000. I have taken the liberty of creating this piece by the titles of some of Mr. Lightfoot's specific songs… some I have heard in my youth, others I hope to hear at this age…all I know is his marvelous voice has always been golden to my ears. When I heard he was coming to my little town, I was ecstatic! I have incorporated this website for your reading pleasure, for I've always believed he was a true poet, and lover of words, and balladeer true, indeed. And 'Deer, I dedicate this to you.] http://www3.pei.sympatico.ca/wfrancis/lightfoot/ifyoucld.htm Karilea Rilling Jungel 16 August, 2000 [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 08-16-2000).] |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh clapping here ... APPLAUSE!!!  Well done Sunshine ... I love his music too, just tickles the ears he does. Beautiful tribute ... have FUN at the concert! (I'm jealous)  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Gordon Lightfoot... one of the great singer / songwriters. Him and Jim Croce... and a few others of their ilk. Nice bit of work... enjoy your concert... wish I could be there! Peace! |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
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Kit, a week and a day away...wish you could be here with me...believe it or not, a daughter of a seaman of The Edmund Fitzgerald lives here...and don't you know she got FREE tickets... Andrew - hey guy...long time no see [LOL] yes, you're so right, Jim Croce, Lightfoot...words I could UNDERSTAND! And Ballads!!! Thanks for reading... Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Sunshine
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Folks, excuse me, I had to edit a line... everyone who ever writes needs to have an over-the-shoulder editor...[I have a loving hubby] who saw one line as something that could have been taken "oh so wrong"...so I didn't mean to bump this up to the top by this message, but wanted you to know...I am not taking credit for any of Mr. Lightfoot's works...and I'm keeping it quite clean!!!! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Hi Sunshine, You have done what it was you set out to do, and so well done it is. |
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Sunshine
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Bill, thank you for your understanding...the tribute, to me, is as good as my first attempt... |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
great writing, sunshine!! love this verse: "but Baby, it's alright, I'm the true boss man I'll gather all my broken dreams and with drifters see dreamland" you've done the singer/songwriter a very fine tribute here and i like the style of this... might i suggest either bringing a printed copy to the concert or sending him one by mail? i've always liked gordon lightfoot, too, btw |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
You are so right in his awesome talent...I was intoduced to him with the song "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" and have been in love with his music ever since. His guitar especially in his most inspiring ballads his so awesome and his voice his one of pure solitude. You honor him well in your words and the sensation I got when reading this sent shivers up my spine just reflecting back on his works. Outstanding. Going in my library |
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ggrn3 Member
since 2000-08-17
Posts 433Nahunta Georgia U.S. |
Sunshine I can't say that I've ever heard Mr. Lightfoot, but from your tribute, I imagine that he's a very good artist. I hope he keeps on inspiring you with his voice and use of words. Great work. Garfield |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Aw, Sunshine, you touch me deeply with this one. It should come as no surprise to know that GL has always been a favorite of mine. Aside from having a wonderful voice, his words were always so real and portrayed life in a realistic yet sensitive and touching way. If I were able to create some of the songs he wrote, I would certainly be proud, as I'm sure he is....and deservedly so. I appreciate you very much, Karilea, and I thank you for the dedication  |
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Sunshine
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Doreen, altruistic hubby that I have, said the very same thing...but he wanted something from it...and all I want to do is make this a tribute...thanks! how can we NOT like GL? LOL... Mark, shivers? Oh wow, that's great! [I get a kick when someone says something like that...] Garfield...if you can ever see/hear him, you'll be in for a treat, I promise!... 'Deer, when I first started here at Passions, and read your work, it was ever so easy to draw parallels between Mr. Lightfoot's talents and yours...by the way, just how deep did I touch you? {~,^} All seriousness aside, it is I who appreciate you... |
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Sunshine
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Shamelessly bringing this to the top...tonight I will live and love again in wonderful memories as Gordon plays to us...and I will have brought with me the thought of ALL of YOU here...because his music and poetry so belongs to the World, as it does, indeed, to Passions! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Karilea, I so enjoyed this and the memories it brought back. How was the concert?  ....jo |
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Sunshine
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Fantabulous! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Cool cool cool! Love the way you did this and I love Gordie a real huge bunch! He's a good ol Canuck too. Seen him several times and loved it very much! Eric |
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