50 Days, 50 Songs to the "50 Years on the Carefree Highway" Concert

Day 36


Another pick from the Dream Street Rose album.

Rock of Ages tell me where does it stand

Are we bound for the promise land

Bless my soul, I ain’t ready to die

And my future is in your hands.

Mister Rock of Ages, Gordon Lightfoot

50 Days, 50 Songs to the "50 Years on the Carefree Highway" Concert.

Day 37


From the album by the same name.

You been in all my dreams since you been gone

Each morning when I wake up with the dawn

Dream Street Rose I like the way you smile

Dream Street Rose, stay with me awhile.

Dream Street Rose, Gordon Lightfoot

50 Days, 50 Songs to the "50 Years on the Carefree Highway" Concert.

Day 38


Another favorite song and one that, if you listen to the lyrics, is really brilliant. I just simply love it.

Through the woodland, through the valley

Comes a horseman wild and free

Tilting at the windmills passing

Who can the brave young horseman be

Don Quixote, Gordon Lightfoot

50 Days, 50 Songs to the "50 Years on the Carefree Highway" concert.

Day 39



Gordon Lightfoot said this song was inspired by his hometown in Ontario. It reminds me of the place where I grew up and maybe is why it’s another of my very favorites. It fits with this time of year.

Pussywillows, cat-tails, soft winds and roses

Rainpools in the woodlands, water to my knees

Shivering, quivering, the warm breath of spring

Pussywillows, cat-tails, soft winds and roses

Pussywillows, Cat-tails, Gordon Lightfoot

50 Days, 50 Songs to the "50 Years on the Carefree Highway" Concert

Day 40


Another song from the Summertime Dream album but with a very different message.

Where are the boys in their coats of blue

Who flew when their eyes were blind

Was god in town for the Roman games

Was he there when the deals were signed

Protocol, Gordon Lightfoot

50 Days, 50 Songs to the 50 Years on the Carefree Highway Concert

Day 41


This song is often played at Christmas, although it really has nothing to do with the holiday. I suppose it’s the soft sound of jingle bells in the background that makes it fit the season, although the story is that it was written in the middle of summer. It’s a lovely quiet and romantic song, and certainly perfect for any night like this one when winter does not want to loosen its hold.

The lamp is burning low upon my tabletop

The snow is softly falling

The air is still in the silence of my room

I hear your voice softly calling.

If I could have you near to breathe a sigh or two

I would be happy just to hold the hands I love

On this winter night with you.

Song for a Winter’s Night, Gordon Lightfoot

50 Days, 50 Songs to the "50 Years on the Carefree Highway" concert.

Day 42


This song is from the Don Quixote album and is one I don’t think I’ve ever heard Gordon sing in concert (but I’ve only been to 5). It’s another favorite of mine and reflects, I’m sure, some of his own experiences earlier in his life.

I’m on my second cup of coffee

And I still can’t face the day

I’m thinking of a lady who got

Lost along the way

And if I don’t stop this trembling hand

From reaching from the phone

I’ll be reaching for the bottle, Lord

Before this day is done.

Second Cup of Coffee, Gordon Lightfoot