I suspect the venue was Ottawa. I think this because in the second half of the recording, Gord sings a song about a dog named Pete who leaves Bell's Corners for the bright lights of Ottawa. Bell's Corners was a hamlet outside of Ottawa that has been long since swallowed up by the city. Gord was playing to an Ottawa crowd.
This may be earlier than 1/66: GL put this on his first solo album (recorded 12/64, though it wasn't released until early '66) and he says here Ochs "wrote this in Toronto last summer. " That may have been '64. Ochs played the unfinished song for Gord and the version on Lightfoot! varies a little with the version here and the one Ochs finally recorded (live) around Christmas '65.
Gordon recorded this on his debut album, but didn't sing as many verses. This is a good live version, though. One thing I liked about the folkies and old-timey music folks---they kept their mouths shut until it was time to sing or applaud.
I love Gordon Lightfoot.........but do not agree that he sings this song better than Phil. Phil's voice and tempo choice, magnify the melancholy aspect of the song.
I suspect the venue was Ottawa. I think this because in the second half of the recording, Gord sings a song about a dog named Pete who leaves Bell's Corners for the bright lights of Ottawa. Bell's Corners was a hamlet outside of Ottawa that has been long since swallowed up by the city. Gord was playing to an Ottawa crowd.
Thank you for the info!!! Very much appreciated.
This has to be one of the rarest Lightfoot recordings that exist on RUclips. Thanks for sharing this gem!
I’m glad Lightfoot paid tribute to Phil Ochs who deserves recognition❤😊
I had never heard this before. I love it.
This may be earlier than 1/66: GL put this on his first solo album (recorded 12/64, though it wasn't released until early '66) and he says here Ochs "wrote this in Toronto last summer. " That may have been '64. Ochs played the unfinished song for Gord and the version on Lightfoot! varies a little with the version here and the one Ochs finally recorded (live) around Christmas '65.
Wonderful
danke ! das hat wohl viele liedermacher in europa inspiriert !
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Gordon recorded this on his debut album, but didn't sing as many verses. This is a good live version, though. One thing I liked about the folkies and old-timey music folks---they kept their mouths shut until it was time to sing or applaud.
One of my favorite songs he sings, he does it better than Phil who wrote it!
indeed !
I love Gordon Lightfoot.........but do not agree that he sings this song better than Phil. Phil's voice and tempo choice, magnify the melancholy aspect of the song.
Yeah, only for those who can really play guitar.