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Martyn Miles · 01-08-2019, 08:37 AM

Yes, there are some memories that can only be unlocked by the right song.
Gord’s ‘ Something Very Special’ says a lot about the girl I met in the ‘70s, who
went on to be my wife.

She could be homespun, or free and easy on the run.
Meek and mild, or full of fun.
Cigarettes would make her strange, but fortunately she gave them up.
I can capture something of her in many verses of that song.
Fortunately she didn’t go away, like Gordon’s girl did.

I can listen to that song and those words touch deep places, as many of GL’s songs do.
Thank you, Gordon Lightfoot, for the musical memories you have given me.

01-08-2019, 08:37 AM	#3
Martyn Miles Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 130	Re: MUSIC MEMORIES - Toronto Star-Jan.3,2019 Yes, there are some memories that can only be unlocked by the right song. Gord’s ‘ Something Very Special’ says a lot about the girl I met in the ‘70s, who went on to be my wife. She could be homespun, or free and easy on the run. Meek and mild, or full of fun. Cigarettes would make her strange, but fortunately she gave them up. I can capture something of her in many verses of that song. Fortunately she didn’t go away, like Gordon’s girl did. I can listen to that song and those words touch deep places, as many of GL’s songs do. Thank you, Gordon Lightfoot, for the musical memories you have given me.