what a beautiful piece,,of work had to leave a vlog on this one...loved it dearly,,,,oct.

"Old Dan's Records" reminds me of those wonderful times when family and friends come together for some toe-tapping, song-singing, and impromptu dancing the night away! Link to YouTube’s Thomasj157, the Lightfoot Tribute Channel http://ca.youtube.com/user/thomasj157 Link For online discussions about Gordon Lightfoot , his music and related topics http://www.corfid.com/ Link to Gordon Lightfoot website maintained by Wayne Francis http://www.lightfoot.ca/ Old Dan's Records (Old Dan's Records) 3:03 Get out old Dan's records Get out old Dan's records We will dance the whole night long It's fun to play the old time songs If old Dan could see us now I know he'd be so proud Bring out old Dan's records Bring out old Dan's records I remember my Aunt Bea She'd dance with Dan till two or three If old Dan could see her now I know he'd shout out loud Dig out old Dan's records Bring out old Dan's records We're all here, we've all got dates We'll dance all night to the seventy-eights If old Dan could see us now I know he'd be so proud If old Dan were with us still I know he'd come around Get out old Dan's records Dig out old Dan's records Back to nineteen thirty-five The foxtrot, jitterbug 'n jive If old Dan could see us now I know he'd be so proud Get out old Dan's records Bring out old Dan's records High above the fireplace There's a smile on old Dan's face If old Dan could see us now I know he'd be so proud If old Dan were with us still I know he'd come around Link to buy Gordon Lightfoot CD's http://www.bestprices.com/cgi-bin/vli...

This is one of the alltime favorites written by Kris Kristoffersen for Janis Joplin during their time together.

About a month ago I mentioned to Lynn how much I liked Gordon's Spanish Moss - Lynn answered, you are entitled to a request or two you know , and so it is requested. The scenario that immediately came to mind is that Gordon met a southern Belle while performing in Savannah Georgia. Their relationship might have been for lifetime, had things gone differently ... and, she had a daughter that Gordon called " Spanish Moss"....just a thought that works for me. Hope you enjoy it. Thank you for the request dear Lynn! Spanish Moss (G) Let go darling, (G+) I can feel the (G6) night wind call (G7) (Am) Guess I'd better (Bm) go I (C) like you more than (G/B) half as much As I (Am7) love your Spanish (D7) moss (G) Spanish moss a-(G+)hanging down (G6) Sweeter than the (G7) southern love we've (Am) found (D) Spanish moss, (D7/F#) keeps on following my (C/G) thoughts a(G)round (C) (D) (G) Georgia pine and (G+) ripple wine (G6) Memories of Sa(G7)vannah summer(Am)time (D) Spanish moss, (D7/F#) wish you knew what I was (C/G) say(G)ing (Am) So I'm rolling north (D) thinking Of the (G) way things (B7/F#) might have (Em) been (Dm) If (C) she and (G/B) I could have (Am7) changed it all some(D)how (D7) Spanish moss a-hanging down Lofty as the sycamore you've found Spanish moss, keeps on following my thoughts around Georgia pine and ripple wine Kisses mixed with moonshine and red clay Spanish moss, wish you knew what I was saying So I'm rolling north thinking Of the way things might have been If she and I could have changed it all somehow Let go darling, I can feel the night wind call The devil take the cost I like the way your kisses flow and I love your Spanish moss

Another beautiful, haunting song in the Lightfoot Series. This one stars the American Robin and the stately, majestic Oak Tree. Please stop by the YT Tribute Channel at http://ca.youtube.com/user/thomasj157 to see the videos not presented here. The Way I Feel (The Way I Feel) 3:02 The way I feel is like a robin Whose babes have flown to come no more Like a tall oak tree alone and cryin' When the birds have flown and the nest is bare Now a woman lord is like a young bird And the tall oak tree is a young man's heart Among his boughs you will find her nesting When the nights are cool she is warm and dry Your coat of green it will protect her Her wings will grow your love will too But all too soon your mighty branches Will cease to hold her and she'll fly from you Now the way I feel is like a robin Whose babes have flown to come no more Like a tall oak tree alone and cryin’ When the birds have flown and the nest is bare When the birds have flown and the nest is bare Link For online discussions about Gordon Lightfoot, his music and related topics http://www.corfid.com/ Link to Gordon Lightfoot website maintained by Wayne Francis http://www.lightfoot.ca/ Link to buy Gordon Lightfoot CD's http://www.bestprices.com/cgi-bin/vli...

I am so very fortunate to have been able to work with this beautiful love song! I hope you enjoy my interpretation. Your Love's Return (Song for Stephen Foster) (If You Could Read My Mind) 3:55 Come to the door my pretty one Put on your rings and precious things Hide all your tears as best you can Try to recall what used to be Roses are waiting for dewdrops to fall Climbing your windows and walls Bells in the steeple are ringing, singing Listen to them talk about your love's return Let me come in my pretty one Try to undo what I have done For I must be forgiven now I cannot leave your love alone Roses are waiting for dewdrops to fall Climbing your windows and walls Leaves in the garden are falling, calling Listen to them talk about your love's return Let me come in my precious one Wake from your sleep and take me home Open your eyes and look my way I will not lose what I have won Roses are waiting for dewdrops to fall Climbing your windows and walls Bells in the steeple are ringing, singing Listen to them talk about your love's return Link to YouTube’s Thomasj157, the Lightfoot Tribute Channel http://ca.youtube.com/user/thomasj157 Link For online discussions about Gordon Lightfoot, his music and related topics http://www.corfid.com/ Link to Gordon Lightfoot website maintained by Wayne Francis http://www.lightfoot.ca/ Link to buy Gordon Lightfoot CD's http://www.bestprices.com/cgi-bin/vli...

Miguel, to me, is Gordon Lightfoot's "El Paso" -- the sad story of a hard life, bad decision, untimely death and an everlasting love. It was difficult to find "period" pics for this one, so I must thank Tj for coming to my rescue and providing some of them. That's what made this truly a "team" effort! Miguel (Summer Side of Life) 4:12 Never had much to say He traveled alone with no friends Like a shadowy ghost At dawn he came and he went Through the woodland swiftly gliding To the young maid he came riding Where she'd run to meet him By the garden wall Oh my sweet Miguel I will never tell No one will ever know What I know too well And he'd smile and lay his head on her breast And he'd say I have no fear They're waiting for me to cross the border, to swim the river ‘Cause I've done that before To see my true love's smiling face A hundred times or more Oh my sweet Miguel she cried I'll love you ‘til I die He was born to the south In Mexico they say The child of a man Who was soon gone away But his mother loved him dearly And she would take him yearly To the great cathedral in St. Augustine Oh my young Miguel Listen to the bell Of my poverty You must never tell And he cried himself to sleep in the night And he vowed to make things right So he took the gun down from the wall and he paid a call He knew she'd understand A lawman came to capture him The gun jumped in his hand Oh Miguel the mother cried You must run son or you'll die So the story is told Of his true love 'cross the line As strong as the oak And as sweet as the vine And the child she bore him Came on the fateful morning When they sent him to his final rest Oh my sweet Miguel Listen to the bell No one will ever know What I know too well Then she'd smile and lay the child on her breast And she'd say I have no fear I'm waiting for you to cross the border, to swim the river 'Cause you've done that before To see your true love's smiling face A hundred times or more Oh my sweet Miguel she cried I'll love you ‘til I die Link For online discussions about Gordon Lightfoot, his music and related topics http://www.corfid.com/ Link to Gordon Lightfoot website maintained by Wayne Francis http://www.lightfoot.ca/ Link to buy Gordon Lightfoot CD's http://www.bestprices.com/cgi-bin/vli...

In August Steven Harper was a free man after having been convicted and imprisoned for the murder of Lynn Harper which he did not commit. Adam Crossley and Asher Lenz wrote and recorded a song entitled 12PrisonerLA. Lynn ( MyLady) and I thought it ideally suited for a tribute to the new "free" life of Stephen Truscott. A million thanks to Lynn at 4Lane Productions for her edits, images and dependable sensitivity as to how a story like this should be produced. It is almost theft that it is uploaded here and not at her channel!

Dreamland conjured images of a multiple marriage life. Who other than Elizabeth Taylor could guide us through the emotions of this song. This is another in the Gordon Lightfoot series, 46 of which can be viewed at the Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Channel http://ca.youtube.com/user/thomasj157. More to come! Dreamland (Endless Wire Album) 2:53 You come to me in times of need When you can't find anyone You seem to be much better off now There's a rainbow number one We could see life through the gutter then Till it caused my heart to break There was too much toil in dreamland And too much love to take Sometimes I remember when We were all dressed up in style I don't recall the gist of it all But you drove the young men wild You could wrap me around your finger Till it caused my heart to break There was too much toil in dreamland And too much love to take So if you need me near you Y' can do it if you choose There was too much toil in dreamland And too much love to lose Instrumental You make me do what you want me to do Then you run the rules on me You seem to be the wiser now Could it be you've been deceived Anytime you felt like tryin' You would cause my heart to break There was too much toil in dreamland And too much love to take So if you need me near you now You can do it if you choose There was too much toil in dreamland And too much love to lose

Blowin in the Wind - A Collective Prayer for Peace. "The draft mixdown will be wonderful, I just know it. I'm so upset about this ongoing war and it seems there is nothing I can do to help stop it. I voted for "the other guy" last time and you can see what that got me. I'm housebound by my disability and unable to attend any protests. Thanks so much." Judith Blowin' in the Wind, by Bob Dylan How many roads must a man walk down Before you call him a man? Yes, 'n' how many seas must a white dove sail Before she sleeps in the sand? Yes, 'n' how many times must the cannon balls fly Before they're forever banned? The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind, The answer is blowin' in the wind. How many times must a man look up Before he can see the sky? Yes, 'n' how many ears must one man have Before he can hear people cry? Yes, 'n' how many deaths will it take till he knows That too many people have died? The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind, The answer is blowin' in the wind. How many years can a mountain exist Before it's washed to the sea? Yes, 'n' how many years can some people exist Before they're allowed to be free? Yes, 'n' how many times can a man turn his head, Pretending he just doesn't see? The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind, The answer is blowin' in the wind.

My message to Surfcottage: "Know what - I am going to upload Song for A WInters Night to LiveVideo and dedicate it to you - dear Surfcottage - how is that for a little surprise gift! Yes they removed my channel on Youtube but the original productions are here in my studio - I spread them out a little - at Youtube I had 148 video stories and they "Stonewalled" me...lol ... never again I hope. Cheers Teejay" Surf's reply 1 "Song For A Winter's Night...is my favourite GL song!! I had it on youtube,,,but they took it!!!.... thanks again.... your friend,Nancy" Surf's reply 2 "Dear TeeJay....Well I can't thank you enough,,,what a kind and thoughtful thing to do! I remember how excited I was to find that particular video on youtube...and it was a BEAUTY...just to have it removed only days after! My God, you must have been upset to lose everything like.that ...I do not understand..nor do I wish to, mindsets like that... anyway it's late and I must surrender the computer to my husband!! (OR HAVE HIM"TAKEN CARE OF')!!! lol Your friend,Nancy..... xox ps..CAN'T WAIT!!!!" Don't know what happened that day I uploaded this for you. Several have messaged me privately about this video - there is something ethereal about it. If others want a copy , let me know and given time - I will give away 100 copies as Christmas Gifts to First Come First Served! tj For those who are interested in seeing the production with complete audio and visual qualitycopy and paste the link below in your browser. You may have to download a plug in viewer the first time. Photodex software is totally compatible with windows platforms. Let me know what you think. tj http://www.photodex.com/sharing/viewshow.html?fl=2712844&alb=123702

This is a fine tribute to a famous heroine who became a Saint - the amazing, sensitive - Joan of Arc. She was admired by Leonard Cohen who wrote this tribute to her life and accomplishments. Jennifer Warnes has sung with Leonard on many of his recordings. She made Joan of Arc her own.

For Annie, Matt and Surfcottage and whoever else I find out is part of this great East Coast Canada Family! Happy Canada Day Canada. Can you identily the famous Canadian East Coast location I chose for home in " I''m a long way from home" First viewer to identify the location of "Home" will have a "Canadian artist " request produced for them by the studio. Cheers and Happy Canada Day Weekend. Teejay

Another incredible song in the Gordon Lightfoot Series. It's always interesting to find photos that depict the emotion and allow the viewer to experience the journey that the music and lyrics take us on. I'd like to publicly thank Tj (StonewallStudios) for always pushing me to make it that little bit better. I hope he never stops. ~~ Lynn Link to YouTube’s Thomasj157, the Lightfoot Tribute Channel http://ca.youtube.com/user/thomasj157 The Last Time I Saw Her (Did She Mention My Name) 5:10 The last time I saw her face, her eyes were bathed in starlight and her hair hung long The last time she spoke to me, her lips were like the scented flowers inside a rain-drenched forest But that was so long ago that I can scarcely feel the way I felt before And if time could heal the wounds, I would tear the threads away that I might bleed some more The last time I walked with her Her laughter was the steeple bells That ring to greet the morning sun A voice that called to everyone To love the ground we walked upon Those were the good days The last time I held her hand, her touch was autumn, spring and summer, and winter too The last time I let go of her, she walked away into the night I lost her in the misty streets, a thousand months, a thousand years When other lips will kiss her eyes A million miles beyond the moon, that's where she is But that was so long ago that I can scarcely feel the way I felt before And if time could heal the wounds, I would tear the threads away that I might bleed some more The last time I saw her face, her eyes were bathed in starlight and she walked alone The last time she kissed my cheek Her lips were like the wilted leaves Upon the autumn covered hills Resting on the frozen ground The seeds of love lie cold and still Beneath a battered marking stone It lies forgotten Link For online discussions about Gordon Lightfoot, his music and related topics http://www.corfid.com/ Link to Gordon Lightfoot website maintained by Wayne Francis http://www.lightfoot.ca/ Link to buy Gordon Lightfoot CD's http://www.bestprices.com/cgi-bin/vli...

When I heard this song the very first time, Elvis came to mind. I asked a few others and once again, Elvis was the first person to pop into their heads too, so, Elvis it is! Same Old Loverman (Songbook) 3:21 I'm not some long lost someone Just dropped in to say hello It's that same old lover man Baby you lost so long ago 'Cause I was born to believe I never could deceive Believe me I hear no children's voices Have they gone back to school And that same old lover man Is still acting like a fool I guess I was born to bring you grief Though I never was a thief Believe me It's cold outside your window Please let me in, the night is wild It's that same old lover man Not some lonesome winsome child An' I was born to believe I never could deceive Link For online discussions about Gordon Lightfoot, his music and related topics http://www.corfid.com/ Link to Gordon Lightfoot website maintained by Wayne Francis http://www.lightfoot.ca/ Link to buy Gordon Lightfoot CD's http://www.bestprices.com/cgi-bin/vli...

There could be only one subject for this wonderful Gordon Lightfoot song – a spider’s web. You must admit that there’s nothing quite as magical as a web when it’s intricacies are highlighted with the sunlight and the morning dew – except, or course, the web of Love. Spin, Spin (Sunday Concert Plus) 2:29 So fine, so fine the web you spin, I come too close and I'm caught again! In a web of wild design, I do not know what fate is mine! All the day sit and spin, You spin your web and you draw me in. Spin, spin, spin, spin! Well my daddy said when I was young, "Beware the web of love, my son, To be in love is to be insane, Make an old man groan, a young man pain!" All the day, sit and spin, You spin your web and you draw me in. Spin, spin, spin, spin! Then I did grow and the time did fly, Many a true love passed me by. And then you came like a blinding storm, I landed in your web so warm, All the day, sit and spin, You spin your web and you draw me in. Spin, spin, spin, spin! So fine, so fine the web you spin, I come too close and I'm caught again! In a web of wild desire, And I cannot control the fire! All the day sit and spin, You spin your web and you draw me in. All the day sit and spin, You spin your web and you draw me in. Spin, spin, spin, spin! Spin, spin, spin, spin! Link For online discussions about Gordon Lightfoot, his music and related topics http://www.corfid.com/ Link to Gordon Lightfoot website maintained by Wayne Francis http://www.lightfoot.ca/ Link to buy Gordon Lightfoot CD's http://www.bestprices.com/cgi-bin/vli...

This study of The Carpenters is for Lynn - for her work on "The Little Alter Boy " by Karen Carpenter and this is in thanks for working on our next co-production which is going to be a tribute to the wrongly convicted Canadian - Steven Truscott .

This is one of Lightfoots fabulous image rich songs that keeps on telling stories within stories like dolls within dolls. A special thanks to Wes Steele of Youtube days who emailed and left his phone number. We had a great chat tonight and as a result I will be dusting off most of the Lightfoot video storys produced and uploaded last year to the other host site. Thank you for contacting me Wes - another benefit of the internet that makes friends through the sharing of music and images. tj

While cruising through my video library the other day I found this production from last years rocket ride at another video host site. This was really fun to produce - hope you like it too...another time, another place ... tj

Mouse contacted me, requested Pussywillows Cattails and then sent along most of the great images( except the pussy willows) used in this production. Not only that, mouse labeled the images to the lyric of the song. If you wan to get a request fast tracked here at the studio - mouse knows the way. If Gordon sees this vistory I think he might agree that mouse's images were spot on the meaning of his lyric. Thank you mouse - will be pleased to co-produce as many of his tunes as you have images for! Sincerely tj Pussywillows cat-tails soft winds and roses Rainpools in the woodland water to my knees Shivering quivering the warm breath of spring Pussywillows cat-tails soft winds and roses Catbirds and cornfields daydreams together Riding on the roadside the dust gets in your eyes Reveling, disheveling the summer nights can bring Pussywillows cat-tails soft winds and roses Slanted rays and colored days stark blue horizons Naked limbs and wheat bins hazy afternoons Voicing rejoicing the wine cups do bring Pussywillows cat-tails soft winds and roses Harsh nights and candlelights wood fires a-blazin' Soft lips and fingertips resting in my soul Treasuring remembering the promise of spring Pussywillows cat-tails soft winds and roses