GORDON LIGHTFOOT Internet Tribute CD - Volume I
Wayne Francis
Well folks, there are still more CD copies of the Internet Tribute To
Gordon Lightfoot left to move, before getting on with Volume II. If you
are still undecided, but are considering, take at look at a sampling of
some of the unsolicited comments I've received since the CD was released:
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"The Tribute CD was absolutely wonderful! I enjoyed all the songs, more
so because they were from people I felt I "knew" from the group and because
there was such a variety of song choice and style, not unlike an original
Lightfoot album. Gord would be proud!"
Pat Sarp - The Woodlands, TX
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"GREAT CD! The whole family loves it. Congratulations - a really
worthwhile venture."
Phil McFadden - Fisher, Australia
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"I would like to repeat how much I have enjoyed the Tribute CD. I collect
Gord covers and have quite a few now. The Tribute CD is the best! I have
played it every day since I got my copy and never tire of it. Not only do
these guys sound great singing the songs, the feeling they have for
Gordon's words is very evident. My sister, who is no Lightfoot fan (she's
a little strange!) even liked the Tribute CD very much!"
Shirley Hoggard - Oklahoma City, OK
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"I want to thank you for such a fabulous tribute to one of the most
influential folk artists!"
Paul Galati - Cinncinati, OH
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"I sure like the Tribute CD and appreciate the trouble you took in putting
it together. The performances, as well as the process of realization, are
quite professional."
Rene Breeuwer - Delft, Netherlands
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"Thanks for the prompt sending of the CD. WOW! I'll tell you, it's so great
to hear other people do GL songs. The recording quality is surprisingly
good. No slight intended, I just didn't have a clue what to expect. The
performances were all obviously heartfelt. All in all a real treat to get
the CD. Great job!"
Ed Mullen - Wayne, NJ
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"Wayne, you can count Mark and myself as not only satisfied, but thrilled
with the way the CD came out! Hearing Gord's songs sung by a variety of
voices who obviously love his music makes it a very special CD indeed!
For anyone out there who has thought about buying this CD but hasn't
acted on it yet - DO IT!!! You won't be sorry and you'll be yammering at
Wayne to get the next one in production!
p.s. Hey Wayne? Are you taking requests for Tribute II yet :)???"
Judy Ward - Elburn, IL
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"First mailing of the new year arrived at 2 PM local and the CD was in by
2:01!! Great effort! Thank you all for taking the time, it was well worth
it."
Kevin O'Brien - Folcroft, PA
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"Got the CD, thanks. And wow, I liked the selection of songs very much...a
terrific job!"
Chris Teague - Valdez, AK
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"Just got in from rainy Halifax today, to find my new CD. It's hard to
define and say how great it is, it just is great. Already looking forward
to Volume 2."
Russel C. Watson - Toronto, ON
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"You could add Norway to that list (of countries). I have received the CD
and love it. Thank You!"
Karl-Johan Teroey - Sandnes, Norway
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"Thanks very much for putting together the Lightfoot Internet Tribute CD.
It's very impressive and I'm enjoying it!"
Janet Sayre - Chicago, IL
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"...A great job in putting together what must have been fairly different
sounding recordings. It flowed very well together..."
Blair Barondes - Northampton, MA
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"I received the Gordon Lightfoot Tribute disc the other day and wanted to
tell you that I enjoy it very much. It's good to see other people around
the world that share the same interest in a great Canadian singer and
songwriter."
James Neumiller - Harrow, ON
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"Just wanted you to know that I just got my hot little hands on the Tribute
CD and I love it - thanks. It has the feel of a jam session being held in
my living room! I'll definitely grab Tribute #2 promtly when it comes out."
Ross Mehan - Sunnyvale, CA
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"They arrived yesterday and I've already listened through it three times and
am enjoying it immensely. Well done! I'm pretty sure the recipient of my
gift copy will be pleasantly surprised as well when he hears it."
Scott Gens - Clayton, MO
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"Congrats to all who made a recording and I hope a second one will be done
one day!"
Rik Stevans - Portland, OR
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"Got the Tribute CD last week. Very impressive!"
Donnie Budd - Arlington, TX
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"I got the Internet Tribute to GL yesterday and popped it in the player
right away. I love it!!! Some of my very favourite songs are represented
and the voices are just right."
Diane L. Medvitz - Syracuse, NY
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"Just want to say that I'm enjoying the Tribute CD very much!!! It is
very interesting to hear other folks perform Lightfoot songs. The
recording quality is very impressive. Thanks to all of you who took
the time and effort to create such a fine Tribute CD. It will make a
fine addition to my Gord collection!!!"
David Sims - Raytown, MO
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"I received the CD in the mail last Friday. You guys did a fantastic job
with it. I've already listened to it 5 times since Monday and it sounds
better and better each time - a very impressive effort! I wish there could
have been more, but I'll keep my fingers crossed that you'll be able to
produce a Volume II. I can't even begin to imagine all the work involved in
putting it together, but your efforts certainly paid off!"
Norma Kateeb - Orland Park, IL
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"I just received the Tribute CD and I love it! These are excellent covers
of Gord's tunes and the quality of the recording is impressive. You can
tell that each individual artist put their hearts and souls into each tune,
and that is what makes it special as well. I like the fact that there are
songs from every era in Lightfoot's music. The time and talent put into
this project is to be applauded and appreciated by all who hear this. The
quality of the recording is really professional and the mix is excellent.
Thanks again for the speedy delivery of this CD"
Elizabeth Barnes - Freeville, NY
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Here are a few facts regarding the Tribute CD and where it has been ordered
from. While there haven't been a large number sold, we certainly have the CD
well spread around. Here is a breakdown of countries, provinces and states
where the CDs so far, reside.
CANADA - Prince Edward Island; New Brunswick; Ontario; British Columbia
USA - California; Missouri; Illinois; Wisconsin; Massachussetts; Kentucky;
Texas; Indiana; Oklahoma; Pennsylvania; Alaska; Minnesota; Ohio;
Nevada; New Mexico; Georgia; Louisiana; Florida; Nebraska; Maryland;
New York; Michigan; Oregon; Iowa; Washington; Idaho; New Jersey;
Maine; Tennessee; Connecticut; Arizona; North Carolina; Virginia;
South Dakota; West Virginia; Alabama; Colorado
NETHERLANDS; AUSTRALIA; ENGLAND; GERMANY; NORWAY; ISRAEL
So that's eight countries, four continents and thirty-seven states
represented. There are still a modest number of CDs that still need to be
sold to put us into black figures, so let's hope we can add some more place
names to this list and then move on to Volume II.
Thanks to everyone who have purchased the CD, and by all reports I've
received, they are all satisfied customers - and especially, thanks to all
the guys for contributing those great performances! Without those, the
Tribute would never have been realized. The performers, by the way, hail
from the United States, Australia and Canada. Lightfoot is certainly a
worldwide phenomenon!
There are still copies of the Lightfoot Internet Tribute CD available
for orders! Participants of alt.music.lightfoot cover the man himself.
Here is how the CD lineup looks.
1. SPIN, SPIN (2:33) - Bob Spector, San Francisco CA
Vocal, 12 & 6 string guitars, bass, percussion - Bob Spector
2. SONG FOR A WINTER'S NIGHT (2:52) - Tom May, Omaha NE
Vocal, 6 string guitar - Tom May
3. DON'T BEAT ME DOWN (3:35) - Triptych, Melbourne Australia
Vocal, 12 string guitar - Cliff Ellery
12 string guitar - Gunther Stopa
Acoustic bass - Brian Norris
4. BALLAD OF THE YARMOUTH CASTLE (5:10) - Joe S. Cline, Charlotte NC
Vocal, 6 string guitars - Joe S. Cline
Bass - Darrell Gray
Concertina - Mary Fluke
5. SIT DOWN YOUNG STRANGER (3:37) - Doug Ferris, Bakersfield CA
Vocal, 6 string guitar - Doug Ferris
Lead 6 string guitar - David Ferris
Bass - Gordon Griesel
6. THE PONY MAN (3:31) - Arthur Grossman, North Reading MA
Vocal, 6 string guitar - Arthur Grossman
Keyboards - Wayne Francis
7. BEND IN THE WATER (3:14) - Derek Kidd, Palo Alto CA
Vocals, 6 & 12 string guitars, bass, keyboards, drum program, percussion
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Derek Kidd
8. IF CHILDREN HAD WINGS (3:06) - Triptych, Melbourne Australia
Vocal, 6 string guitar - Cliff Ellery
6 string guitar - Gunther Stopa
Acoustic bass - Brian Norris
9. BABY STEP BACK (4:11) - Derek Kidd, Palo Alto CA
Vocals, 6 & 12 string guitars, bass, keyboards, drum program, percussion
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Derek Kidd
10.KNOTTY PINE (3:54) - Wayne Francis, Charlottetown PEI
Vocal, 6 string guitar, keyboard, percussion - Wayne Francis
11.FADING AWAY (2:57) - Wayne Francis, Charlottetown PEI
Vocal, 6 string guitars, organ, drum program, tambourine, bass -
Wayne Francis
To order a copy or copies of the CD, send cash or check payable to me at:
Wayne Francis
5 Harris St.
Charlottetown PEI
Canada C1E 1C6
The cost per CD will be as follows:
US orders - $14 US funds
Overseas - $17 US funds
Canadian - $18 Can. funds
Include the mailing address where you want the CDs shipped with each order.
This price includes all postage, packaging and handling costs.
I will send your CD off as soon as I receive your order. (The same day in
most cases!)
Look forward to hearing from you and - enjoy AN INTERNET TRIBUTE TO
GORDON LIGHTFOOT
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Wayne