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vlmagee · 07-21-2004, 08:25 AM

quote:Originally posted by brink:
Didn't Gord write a song with "Hawk" in mind?

Yes, Brink, that's the joke that John was making in his first response above. The song is Talkin' Silver Cloud Blues, which Lightfoot reportedly wrote as a poem (no music). The song was recorded by John Loudermilk (on Encores, and It's My Time) and the only credit listed is Lightfoot, so it isn't clear who wrote the music.

The song is about Hawkins going into a Rolls Royce dealership, not being taken seriously, and then buying the car for cash, much to the salesman's surprise. The lyrics are at Wayne Francis's site.

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[This message has been edited by vlmagee (edited July 21, 2004).]

07-21-2004, 08:25 AM	#7
vlmagee Senior Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Ballston Spa, NY Posts: 724	quote:Originally posted by brink: Didn't Gord write a song with "Hawk" in mind? Yes, Brink, that's the joke that John was making in his first response above. The song is Talkin' Silver Cloud Blues, which Lightfoot reportedly wrote as a poem (no music). The song was recorded by John Loudermilk (on Encores, and It's My Time) and the only credit listed is Lightfoot, so it isn't clear who wrote the music. The song is about Hawkins going into a Rolls Royce dealership, not being taken seriously, and then buying the car for cash, much to the salesman's surprise. The lyrics are at Wayne Francis's site. ------------------ Valerie Magee Visit my business site at mageenet.biz, Hamilton Camp's Offical Web Site at hamiltoncamp.com , and Cathy Cowette's web site at cathycowette.com. Also visit Dr. Jack's Lightfoot page. [This message has been edited by vlmagee (edited July 21, 2004).]