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Gordo's Standing O

Some things in life are pretty cool. Like when you're at a Gordon Lightfoot concert and he gives a shout-out to Elvis Presley for teaching him something about lyricism. Or when he refers to Sass Jordan by her first name when telling a story about Canadian Idol Kalan Porter. And it's especially cool when he gives you little glimpses into his personal life by sharing stories that only begin to hint at some of the incredible experiences he has been through in his forty-plus years in the music business.

Then there was the music itself - classic Canadian, folksy tunes that would send the overall subdued crowd into little mini-frenzies whenever one of the more famous ones started out. It reminded me of these crazy road trips we used to take from Sudbury to Winnipeg, and my mom would sneak on the Gordon Lightfoot between the Teddy Bear's Picnic and Suzanne Pinel. The music was soothing enough that even our rampant, destructive child souls would keep quiet. During last night's concert, Gordon Lightfoot was once again able to soothe me, although I like to think that I'm not nearly as destructive as my seven-year-old self.

In the end, Mr. Lightfoot received three standing ovations - one before the encore, one after, and one before the show even started. While the audience may have been quietly respectful throughout the concert itself, getting a standing ovation just for walking out on stage is a symbol of the esteem in which this Canadian icon is clearly held. And that is what's truly cool.

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Posted by: Anne Raudkivi

October 8, 2006 08:26 AM

Hi!

I am a BIG fan of both Gordon Lightfoot & Kalan Porter.
I enjoyed your article here and a number of Kalan Porter fans on his Fan Forum read it also. We are all wondering what Gordon said about Kalan. I know they made a real connection during CI2.
Could you please e-mail me? Many Kalan fans are curious.

Thanks!
Anne Raudkivi

Posted by: DeBo

November 17, 2006 02:47 PM

What is Sass Jordans real name?