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Ford Prefect · 11-17-2008, 05:20 PM

I'm not sure how many Lightfoot fans there are around here. He doesn't seem like the type of guy most around here would be into. The old troubadour turned 70 today at any rate, which is something of an accomplishment for him given his consumption of alcohol over the years.

Here a Canoe tribute link: http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/L/...302271-ca.html

He wrote some classics IMO, including this one, which I think should be our national anthem:

I think I'll go have a birthday scotch in honour of one of Canada's great songwriters. He's probably not imbibing much these days but hopefully he'd appreciate the gesture.

11-17-2008, 05:20 PM	#1
Ford Prefect Has Towel, Will Travel Join Date: Jul 2006 Exp:	Gordon Lightfoot Turns 70 I'm not sure how many Lightfoot fans there are around here. He doesn't seem like the type of guy most around here would be into. The old troubadour turned 70 today at any rate, which is something of an accomplishment for him given his consumption of alcohol over the years. Here a Canoe tribute link: http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/L/...302271-ca.html He wrote some classics IMO, including this one, which I think should be our national anthem: YouTube Video I think I'll go have a birthday scotch in honour of one of Canada's great songwriters. He's probably not imbibing much these days but hopefully he'd appreciate the gesture.