I love Canadian Railroad Trilogy too, John. What a great songwriter, singer, guitarist and performer.
Enjoyed the article on your Uncles tavern. Sounds like Basil was quite the entrepreneur and helped out the struggling musicians.
How about, Did She Mention My Name.

James

John-I loved his music. Not just Sundown and Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald but all of it. My in-laws have a cabin on Boise Blanc Island in the Straits of Mackinaw (Northern Michigan). My Father-in-Law tells the story of the storm that stuck that area the days that event took place. The haunting guitar intro and lyrics will forever be etched in my mind. “Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours”? not only gives me chills but invokes a tear almost every time I think of it. I love the song but it conjures such a terrifying event that I kind of avoid it. Fantastic song-writer and story teller.

JH

Very cool. He is one of many very talented musicians from Canada. I always figured the reason there are so many great musicians from Canada is because the long winter weather is so horrible people just sit inside and compose and practice music. But that may be different now that we have Netflix.

Interesting article John and how there is a family connection to nurturing Gordon Lightfoot’s success. He played at the tavern 6 nights a week there. Other musicians also received Basil’s encouragement too as he wanted them all to become stars. The songs ‘If you could read my mind’ and ‘Sundown’ were popular.

What a great story John! Your great uncle was part of that generation who came over from Europe young and worked hard to achieve their dream. Were you able to attend any shows?