Gordon Lightfoot - Songbook
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Free Music Review: Better than Gold
Hit: 5 Stars
The other reviewers have said it all. This is a fantastic collection. Disc 4 is almost worth the price by itself. The "new" songs Never Say Trust Me & Always on the Bright Side are as good as any Lightfoot song ever recorded. If I was to make any changes to this collection I would deep six almost all (sorry folkies) of disc #1 with the exception of Pussywillows & Cattails and Affair on 8th Avenue. I always felt the production values really stunk and prevented Gord from becoming a chart topping star in the 60s. For example a re-worked "Circle is Small" rose to #33 on the Top 40 Chart years later. Just look at the quality production values of the 1960s Simon & Garfunkel. Their songs were no better than Gordon's, only better produced. So in place of these songs of"inferior" production values one entire disc should be devoted to the supreme Lightfoot album . . . "Shadows" as well as every cut from "Salute." Songs like 14 Karet Gold, Triangle, Tattoo and Whispers of the North are Lightfoot at the peak of his craft.
Other songs that should have been included are "Farewell to Annabel" from Old Dan's Records, "Miguel" from Summer Side of Life, "Restless" from Waiting for You & "Anything for Love" from East of Midnight.
Even though disc #1 is included this is worth the price and then some.
Free Music Review: Better than Gold
Hit: 5 Stars
The other reviewers have said it all. This is a fantastic collection. Disc 4 is almost worth the price by itself. The "new" songs Never Say Trust Me & Always on the Bright Side are as good as any Lightfoot song ever recorded. If I was to make any changes to this collection I would deep six almost all (sorry folkies) of disc #1 with the exception of Pussywillows & Cattails and Affair on 8th Avenue. I always felt the production values really stunk and prevented Gord from becoming a chart topping star in the 60s. For example a re-worked "Circle is Small" rose to #33 on the Top 40 Chart years later. Just look at the quality production values of the 1960s Simon & Garfunkel. Their songs were no better than Gordon's, only better produced. So in place of these songs of"inferior" production values one entire disc should be devoted to the supreme Lightfoot album . . . "Shadows" as well as every cut from "Salute." Songs like 14 Karet Gold, Triangle, Tattoo and Whispers of the North are Lightfoot at the peak of his craft.
Other songs that should have been included are "Farewell to Annabel" from Old Dan's Records, "Miguel" from Summer Side of Life, "Restless" from Waiting for You & "Anything for Love" from East of Midnight.
Even though disc #1 is included this is worth the price and then some.
Free Music Review: Simply excellent.
Hit: 5 Stars
I'll be brief: 1. "The Last Time I Saw Her Face" Will make you cry if you listen to it closely. 2. What other artist can you think of where you can sing along to 88 songs, or even want to? 3. What other artist has written 88 songs that each have something to say, say well, and say lyrically? 4. Go buy this set. If enough of us do perhaps they will release some more of these treasures. You won't regret one penny even if you spend your milk money for a month.Free Music Review: Pleasant Surprises
Hit: 5 Stars
For Gordon Lightfoot fans, this CD boxset is a gotta have. For people who want to get to know the man and his music, it's a should have. Of course his old standards are still wonderful to listen to over and over. Most of what you like of his work can be found in this boxset. But what surprised me most was the number of outstanding previously unpublished songs found sprinkled around the 4-disk set. Why these songs never were published is a mystery! Some of these are wonderful acoustic recordings done in the 80's which are what I consider vintage Lightfoot. In particular, "Why Should I Feel Blue"' "Never Say Trust Me", and "Always on the Bright Side" found on disc 4 are exceptional and are the types of songs I felt were missing from his albums in the 80s. Overall the boxset is well produced with excellent sound quality and even includes a book outlining Gordon's career and documenting the CD set.Free Music Review: Gord's Greatest
Hit: 5 Stars
I was lucky enough to receive Gordon Lightfoot's Songbook this Christmas. What a treat it was to hear many of the wonderful songs from "Shadows" in their original format. The first time release of songs that didn't "make the cut" on previous albums just added to the pleasure. The only thing that compares is when I had the honor of meeting Mr. Lightfoot, Pee Wee Charles, and Terry Clements on April 4, 1981 in Merriville, Indiana.