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Title: Edmund Fitzgerald
Post by: peanut butter puddin surprise on Sep 08, 2005, 12:19 PM
I've always had a soft spot for this tune, kinda corny but kinda cool at the same time...any love for Mr. Lightfoot's ode to the doomed ship?
Title: Re: Edmund Fitzgerald
Post by: EC on Sep 08, 2005, 01:01 PM
QuoteI've always had a soft spot for this tune, kinda corny but kinda cool at the same time...any love for Mr. Lightfoot's ode to the doomed ship?

Me.  I love Gordon Lightfoot.  I also love boats and thinking about being on boats and the sea, plus I think it's in a minor key, which I also like.  

I saw him sing years and years (and years and years) ago at Massey Hall.  Beautiful.
Title: Re: Edmund Fitzgerald
Post by: peanut butter puddin surprise on Sep 08, 2005, 01:12 PM
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Me.  I love Gordon Lightfoot.  I also love boats and thinking about being on boats and the sea, plus I think it's in a minor key, which I also like.  

I saw him sing years and years (and years and years) ago at Massey Hall.  Beautiful.

not had that pleasure, but after singing "Sundown" in the car the other day, I'm gonna have to track some GL down...
Title: Re: Edmund Fitzgerald
Post by: EC on Sep 08, 2005, 01:24 PM
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not had that pleasure, but after singing "Sundown" in the car the other day, I'm gonna have to track some GL down...

Sundown has one of my favourite chords ever in it.  It's an E, and I can't remember the technical name, but you lower your finger on the D string from the 2nd fret to the 4th, and it's sooooo nice.
Title: Re: Edmund Fitzgerald
Post by: peanut butter puddin surprise on Sep 08, 2005, 01:27 PM
I can see her looking fast in her faded jeans, she's a hard lovin' woman got me feelin' mean.... ;)
Title: Re: Edmund Fitzgerald
Post by: Jellyfish on Sep 08, 2005, 01:28 PM
Gord's Gold has got to be in everyone's CD collection.Gordon Lightfoot was my 1st concert...my parents took me...I was like 9 years old.First time I ever smelled basil too. ;D
Title: Re: Edmund Fitzgerald
Post by: peanut butter puddin surprise on Sep 08, 2005, 01:30 PM
QuoteGord's Gold has got to be in everyone's CD collection.Gordon Lightfoot was my 1st concert...my parents took me...I was like 9 years old.First time I ever smelled basil too. ;D

This smells like Otto's jacket!
Title: Re: Edmund Fitzgerald
Post by: peanut butter puddin surprise on Sep 08, 2005, 01:47 PM
(http://www.lakesuperior.com/online/225/225fitzngbridge.jpg)
Title: Re: Edmund Fitzgerald
Post by: EC on Sep 08, 2005, 02:15 PM
See?  Goosebumps.  Everything about the water and shipwrecks and sea captains and whales and boats - it all gives me a very specific feeling.  

I think that song captures that feeling, too, which is another reason why it's so wonderful..
Title: Re: Edmund Fitzgerald
Post by: Jellyfish on Sep 08, 2005, 04:25 PM
Has anyone heard the acoustic version of EF on Gord's Gold vol 2? I think it surpasses the "plugged" version.
Title: Re: Edmund Fitzgerald
Post by: dragonboy on Sep 08, 2005, 05:24 PM
QuoteI've always had a soft spot for this tune, kinda corny but kinda cool at the same time...any love for Mr. Lightfoot's ode to the doomed ship?

I Love Gordon Lightfoot - you had me playing one of his CDs yesterday after your singing Sundown in the car comment.
Edmund Fitzgerald is a great track.
I think Early Morning Rain is my Fav - always makes me feel good.
Title: Re: Edmund Fitzgerald
Post by: EC on Sep 08, 2005, 08:09 PM
QuoteHas anyone heard the acoustic version of EF on Gord's Gold vol 2? I think it surpasses the "plugged" version.
I believe my Dad has that cd.  I will check it out next time I'm there.  
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