The idea that these folkies owe their music to Stephen Foster is very interesting. I know Lightfoot has acknowledged his musical debt to SF, particularly in 'Your Love's Return'. I guess I hear it a bit in some of JS songs -'Pomona''Let the Big Horse Run' but I also hear some bars straight from Paul Simon. For example, in one of his songs (can't recall which one right now)at the end I hear chords from the chorus of Simon's 'Homeward Bound'.I read somewhere that JS either loved or hated Simon's music - can't remember which. I'd better get my mind together - it's Monday morning not Sunday.
[This message has been edited by ELizabeth (edited March 07, 2005).]
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