Yeah, this version is far superior to the one with drums on it. Not that the other one is bad, but this version lets the guitars and bass deliver the tension, and MAN! does it hit home!
I know that the stated on Canadian Idol the it was the title track from his second album Shane Weibe sang it and did a great job. Check it out as it's on here too.
BlackHoleBrew is definitely right. The first version, which matches this album cover has a steady, droning vibe to it with lead elements near the end of the song that will later re appear as guitar lead hooks on TWOTEFG.
I remember hearing this for the first time back in the early 60's when I was just learning what you could do with a guitar, a pen and some paper. This was inspirational. The electric version is good too. A good song can survive and thrive in the hands of many artists. It's a testament to the quality of the writing and the best stuff always brings you back to the original like Dylan or Tom Waits. Thanks Scout4Me
I think this song is actually from "The Way I Feel" which is his second album. It also has "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" and "Song for a Winter's Night" and came out about 1967.
@Scout4Me1 BlackHoleBrew is right; "The Way I Feel" is his 2nd album. The picture is of his 1st album entitled "Lightfoot!" Thanks for posting the song though.
@darshloaf "The Way I Feel" was also the third track on his debut album as well as being on his second. That was common in the 60s to have a song show up twice on different albums. Simon & Garfunkel did that with "The Sound of Silence".
@BlackHoleBrew42 His first album, the one pictured above, has this song on it. My dad bought it when I was a kid in the 60s; it got played constantly. I bought the LP myself later on, and played it constantly... Btw, he gave my Mom's friend guitar lessons in Lindsay, Ontario, before he hit the big time!
@straydog02.... wow- WOOF! Thanks alot for sharing this one stray- I really do like this bigtime- it is great! It is such a shame alot of good music is never even played on the radio.... :(
oh, I can see why- thanks again ( I love music that has a good message, and of course speaks of the wonder of nature that God created for his children to enjoy and learn from...speaking of nature, I'm gonna send you something special about the eagle soon... :)
Yeah, this version is far superior to the one with drums on it. Not that the other one is bad, but this version lets the guitars and bass deliver the tension, and MAN! does it hit home!
NorthWriter 4 weeks ago
"The Way I Feel" album has a much inferior version of this song on it. This version is from the first album.
prodigalelf 4 months ago
Sweet melancholy, wonderful song
schlum27 6 months ago
SWEET!
Thanks
RicardoMadGello 7 months ago
I know that the stated on Canadian Idol the it was the title track from his second album Shane Weibe sang it and did a great job. Check it out as it's on here too.
Beautiful song!!!
wendycloud 8 months ago
The version with drums is okay in my opinion, but there's an quiet intensity to this one that is just outta sight, especially the instrumental break.
NorthWriter 10 months ago
One of his best songs!
TheSeptemberRose 10 months ago
BlackHoleBrew is definitely right. The first version, which matches this album cover has a steady, droning vibe to it with lead elements near the end of the song that will later re appear as guitar lead hooks on TWOTEFG.
vanvfx 11 months ago
it is the first
Reservoir1951 1 year ago
I remember hearing this for the first time back in the early 60's when I was just learning what you could do with a guitar, a pen and some paper. This was inspirational. The electric version is good too. A good song can survive and thrive in the hands of many artists. It's a testament to the quality of the writing and the best stuff always brings you back to the original like Dylan or Tom Waits. Thanks Scout4Me
MilSepic60 1 year ago
i love this version so much more than the electrified version that is the title song on a later lp.....tysm for posting this
thorzdotes 1 year ago
I think this song is actually from "The Way I Feel" which is his second album. It also has "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" and "Song for a Winter's Night" and came out about 1967.
BlackHoleBrew42 1 year ago
@BlackHoleBrew42
No, this is his first album, I`m pretty sure.
Scout4Me1 1 year ago
@Scout4Me1 BlackHoleBrew is right; "The Way I Feel" is his 2nd album. The picture is of his 1st album entitled "Lightfoot!" Thanks for posting the song though.
darshloaf 7 months ago
@darshloaf "The Way I Feel" was also the third track on his debut album as well as being on his second. That was common in the 60s to have a song show up twice on different albums. Simon & Garfunkel did that with "The Sound of Silence".
Alpha2099 6 months ago
@BlackHoleBrew42 It's on both.
toastichedu 1 year ago
@BlackHoleBrew42 His first album, the one pictured above, has this song on it. My dad bought it when I was a kid in the 60s; it got played constantly. I bought the LP myself later on, and played it constantly... Btw, he gave my Mom's friend guitar lessons in Lindsay, Ontario, before he hit the big time!
zutal0rs 1 year ago
@BlackHoleBrew42 I had this first album for years. Left it behind somewhere on my travels. This song is on it, for sure.
zutal0rs 5 months ago
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easylyrics2 1 year ago
my fave
giz02 1 year ago
best tune
rhymepays 1 year ago
This is Gordon's best !
straydog02 2 years ago 2
Yes, vintage Gordon!
Scout4Me1 2 years ago
@straydog02.... wow- WOOF! Thanks alot for sharing this one stray- I really do like this bigtime- it is great! It is such a shame alot of good music is never even played on the radio.... :(
kittenrenea 2 years ago
I thought you would like this one kitten... It's always been my favorite Gordon tune.
straydog02 2 years ago
oh, I can see why- thanks again ( I love music that has a good message, and of course speaks of the wonder of nature that God created for his children to enjoy and learn from...speaking of nature, I'm gonna send you something special about the eagle soon... :)
kittenrenea 2 years ago
@straydog02 agreed! you in ontario?
rhymepays 1 year ago
Excellent song, the first of many more!
PETERGB9 2 years ago
Great song, great artist.
Twelveinchpvpness 2 years ago
Ditto!
Scout4Me1 2 years ago