For most of us, it's been extremely hard to choose a favorite Gord tune. But how 'bout if we go a step further and select one that leaves us speechless everytime we hear it. For example, I absolutely love "Summerside of Life". To me, that song lacks nothing! The first time I heard it, It wasn't the words nor the music that got me. It was the way Gord's voice floated up and down and all around me. The second time it was the music and lastly the lyrics. This song I cannot sing along with. I just listen, close my eyes and sway with the changes in his voice. What about ya'll? What song(s) leaves you breathless/speechless?
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For most of us, it's been extremely hard to choose a favorite Gord tune. But how 'bout if we go a step further and select one that leaves us speechless everytime we hear it. For example, I absolutely love "Summerside of Life". To me, that song lacks nothing! The first time I heard it, It wasn't the words nor the music that got me. It was the way Gord's voice floated up and down and all around me. The second time it was the music and lastly the lyrics. This song I cannot sing along with. I just listen, close my eyes and sway with the changes in his voice. What about ya'll? What song(s) leaves you breathless/speechless?
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I have a few:
The Last Time I saw Her Softly The Pony Man Summer Side of Life Fine as Fine Can Be A Lesson In Love I'll Prove My Love to You On Susan's Floor there are others and they take my breath away every time. Char |
I have a few:
The Last Time I saw Her Softly The Pony Man Summer Side of Life Fine as Fine Can Be A Lesson In Love I'll Prove My Love to You On Susan's Floor there are others and they take my breath away every time. Char |
Mine is "Hey You".
Stay loose, eh? LAMS ------------------ "Love and maple syrup go together like the sticky winds of winter when they meet.... If you go into the forest Gaze up through the trees The sky is white. You can understand What makes the forest Greet the man Like a mother's only child ..." |
Mine is "Hey You".
Stay loose, eh? LAMS ------------------ "Love and maple syrup go together like the sticky winds of winter when they meet.... If you go into the forest Gaze up through the trees The sky is white. You can understand What makes the forest Greet the man Like a mother's only child ..." |
There are so many great Gord songs that it truly is hard (impossible?) to pick one. My favorite for sentimental reasons is The Last Time I Saw Her, the first Gord song that I ever heard. But one song that I still find stunning every time that I hear it is Canadian Railroad Trilogy. And let me only tell you that I have heard this song many, MANY times (and often very LOUD)!!
I find such great poetry and power in Gord's performance that the song commands my attention. "On the mountaintops we stand All the world at our command Wehave opened up the soil With our teardrops. . . and our toil!" Wow, I thrill just to typing those lyrics. |
There are so many great Gord songs that it truly is hard (impossible?) to pick one. My favorite for sentimental reasons is The Last Time I Saw Her, the first Gord song that I ever heard. But one song that I still find stunning every time that I hear it is Canadian Railroad Trilogy. And let me only tell you that I have heard this song many, MANY times (and often very LOUD)!!
I find such great poetry and power in Gord's performance that the song commands my attention. "On the mountaintops we stand All the world at our command Wehave opened up the soil With our teardrops. . . and our toil!" Wow, I thrill just to typing those lyrics. ________ Expert insurance |
I know what you mean, Jay. Once I committed myself in selecting "Summer Side of Life" as my example, I then thought about how hearing "Seven Island Suite" has the same effect over me, however, I will sing along with it.
And I can't believe my eyes . . . Char did not include "Beautiful" in her list! |
I know what you mean, Jay. Once I committed myself in selecting "Summer Side of Life" as my example, I then thought about how hearing "Seven Island Suite" has the same effect over me, however, I will sing along with it.
And I can't believe my eyes . . . Char did not include "Beautiful" in her list! |
Mary Ann - Beautiful goes without saying - it's a given with me!!
LOL Char |
Mary Ann - Beautiful goes without saying - it's a given with me!!
LOL Char |
I could listen to Don Quixote till the cows come home and then would probably stay up and listen with the cows!
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I could listen to Don Quixote till the cows come home and then would probably stay up and listen with the cows!
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Besides all the familiar hits,I have several more favorites that I havn't see mentioned since I became a reader on this site.I wonder if anyone else likes the following songs:
Approaching Lavendar Boss Man Go Go Round Home from the Forest It's Worth Believin Long Thin Dawn Now and Then Ordinary Man Whisper My Name Slide On Over |
Besides all the familiar hits,I have several more favorites that I havn't see mentioned since I became a reader on this site.I wonder if anyone else likes the following songs:
Approaching Lavendar Boss Man Go Go Round Home from the Forest It's Worth Believin Long Thin Dawn Now and Then Ordinary Man Whisper My Name Slide On Over |
Besides all the familiar hits,I have several more favorites that I havn't see mentioned since I became a reader on this site.I wonder if anyone else likes the following songs:
Approaching Lavendar Boss Man Go Go Round Home from the Forest It's Worth Believin Long Thin Dawn Now and Then Ordinary Man Whisper My Name Slide On Over |
Besides all the familiar hits,I have several more favorites that I havn't see mentioned since I became a reader on this site.I wonder if anyone else likes the following songs:
Approaching Lavendar Boss Man Go Go Round Home from the Forest It's Worth Believin Long Thin Dawn Now and Then Ordinary Man Whisper My Name Slide On Over |
For me it is 'Christian Island'. I just have to close my eyes and listen. It brings me such beautiful images. Then how about'Its Worth Believin', 'Song for a Winter's Night','Triangle' or 'Gypsy', 'Did She mention My Name' 'Walls' ... this is silly - they are all my favourites.
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For me it is 'Christian Island'. I just have to close my eyes and listen. It brings me such beautiful images. Then how about'Its Worth Believin', 'Song for a Winter's Night','Triangle' or 'Gypsy', 'Did She mention My Name' 'Walls' ... this is silly - they are all my favourites.
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I, along with Char, think "Beautiful" is the one.
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I, along with Char, think "Beautiful" is the one.
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When I am up in Christian Island territory I close my eyes and see Gord out there- the wind blowing through his hair and the sun shining on his tanned shoulders and upper arms. The area is totally beautiful and peaceful. It's no wonder a song came out of Gord's sailing experiences to the lee of Christian Island.
Char [This message has been edited by charlene (edited July 11, 2000).] |
When I am up in Christian Island territory I close my eyes and see Gord out there- the wind blowing through his hair and the sun shining on his tanned shoulders and upper arms. The area is totally beautiful and peaceful. It's no wonder a song came out of Gord's sailing experiences to the lee of Christian Island.
Char [This message has been edited by charlene (edited July 11, 2000).] |
quote:Originally posted by charlene:
When I am up in Christian Island territory I close my eyes and see Gord out there- the wind blowing through his hair and the sun shining on his tanned shoulders and upper arms. The area is totally beautiful and peaceful. It's no wonder a song came out of Gord's sailing experiences to the lee of Christian Island. Char [This message has been edited by charlene (edited July 11, 2000).] YES, YES, YES, YES!!!!!!! OH YES INDEED. you've been peeking into my fantasies again, Char! |
quote:Originally posted by charlene:
When I am up in Christian Island territory I close my eyes and see Gord out there- the wind blowing through his hair and the sun shining on his tanned shoulders and upper arms. The area is totally beautiful and peaceful. It's no wonder a song came out of Gord's sailing experiences to the lee of Christian Island. Char [This message has been edited by charlene (edited July 11, 2000).] YES, YES, YES, YES!!!!!!! OH YES INDEED. you've been peeking into my fantasies again, Char! |
Hi Jay K (not to be confused with registered Jay),
Oh yes, I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say, we do indeed, like the songs you mentioned. Gord has SO MANY great songs its difficult to narrow down those we consider favorites. I guarantee that when someone reads your post and sees what's on your list, in their minds they're saying: "Oh, yeah. I forgot about that one! I know I did when I saw "Now and Then". From another post I saw "Triangle" and like Silver Heels, thought . . . this is silly- they're all favorites! |
Hi Jay K (not to be confused with registered Jay),
Oh yes, I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say, we do indeed, like the songs you mentioned. Gord has SO MANY great songs its difficult to narrow down those we consider favorites. I guarantee that when someone reads your post and sees what's on your list, in their minds they're saying: "Oh, yeah. I forgot about that one! I know I did when I saw "Now and Then". From another post I saw "Triangle" and like Silver Heels, thought . . . this is silly- they're all favorites! |
Mary Ann,(How are you...?) This was a great topic I somehow managed to miss. SSOL Was my first album and the song was my first favourite.(Amazing build up in the chorus)It was one of my most played songs. surprisingly its not one of Gords favourites. LEGEND,KING...I disagree with you...LOL. Frank. |
Mary Ann,(How are you...?) This was a great topic I somehow managed to miss. SSOL Was my first album and the song was my first favourite.(Amazing build up in the chorus)It was one of my most played songs. surprisingly its not one of Gords favourites. LEGEND,KING...I disagree with you...LOL. Frank. |
For me it's "Don Quixote"...very poetic, visual, and wonderful beat/intrumentation.
Or "Brave Mountaineers" for the same reasons. Or "Mintrel of the Dawn" for the same reasons. Or "Did She Mention my Name" FOR THE SAME REASONS! |
Good topic. I have to agree with Jay. Though CANADIAN RAILROAD TRILOGY is not my favorite Gordon tune, it is the one that commands the most admiration both for it's incredible story-telling success and perfectly mastered instrumental "railroad" which the listener rides on from start to finish. (Of interest: my husband is an architect; he says that this song is architecturally perfect. I can't agree more!)
M. |
How about On the high seas?
Any one going to the Sun ON Sept.! to see GORD? Beside me that is. J.W. ------------------ J.W. |
How about On the high seas?
Any one going to the Sun ON Sept.! to see GORD? Beside me that is. J.W. ------------------ J.W. |
Sooooooo many.... ooooh. ok.
Song For A Winter's Night Tattoo On The High Seas If You Need Me Whisper My Name Forgive Me Lord If It Should Please You (puts me in shock) A Passing Ship If You Could Read My Mind That Same Old Obsession Whispers Of The North My Love For You (from movie "Harry Tracy") and the entire SHADOWS LP midnightmisty |
Sooooooo many.... ooooh. ok.
Song For A Winter's Night Tattoo On The High Seas If You Need Me Whisper My Name Forgive Me Lord If It Should Please You (puts me in shock) A Passing Ship If You Could Read My Mind That Same Old Obsession Whispers Of The North My Love For You (from movie "Harry Tracy") and the entire SHADOWS LP midnightmisty |
Jay K - I too love Approaching Lavender. Not one it seems, that too many people do. But I have to say "leaving me breathless and speachless" is A Song for A Winter's Night"
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Jay K - I too love Approaching Lavender. Not one it seems, that too many people do. But I have to say "leaving me breathless and speachless" is A Song for A Winter's Night"
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Sandyo,
Which version of "Song For A Winter's Night" do you like best? I prefer the one on "Gord's Gold" best. It takes my breath away and makes me abuse the rewind button! midnightmisty |
Sandyo,
Which version of "Song For A Winter's Night" do you like best? I prefer the one on "Gord's Gold" best. It takes my breath away and makes me abuse the rewind button! midnightmisty |
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