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.
I am amazed. I'm not aware of any other covers by Gordon Lightfoot. Now that's a tribute! Most of Ochs' songs are topical and political. In this song, Ochs displays a poeticism and deep understanding by juxtaposing the sadness and joy of being human in a touching and lyrical ballad.
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.
@@Carole-f5z their renditions are different, because mainly, they had different mindset , Gord was more folk-minded misistrel, both versions are good though.
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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 TH-cam. Thanks for sharing this gem!
I am amazed. I'm not aware of any other covers by Gordon Lightfoot. Now that's a tribute! Most of Ochs' songs are topical and political. In this song, Ochs displays a poeticism and deep understanding by juxtaposing the sadness and joy of being human in a touching and lyrical ballad.
I had never heard this before. I love it.
I’m glad Lightfoot paid tribute to Phil Ochs who deserves recognition❤😊
I miss Phil.
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
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danke ! das hat wohl viele liedermacher in europa inspiriert !
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.
whats the second song?
@@WyattG.-ls1bh It's called Piddling Pete or something
vorbild für wader , wecker , mei !
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.
@@Carole-f5z their renditions are different, because mainly, they had different mindset , Gord was more folk-minded misistrel, both versions are good though.
Yeah, only for those who can really play guitar.