Carefree Highway Revisited

In this episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, first-time guest Derek Buckley joins Mike to discuss this song from the 1982 Shadows album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Writing the West, Mostly Folk Podcast, In The President's Service and Firebreathing Kittens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, Mike Messner and guest Michael Howitt discuss this song from Gordon's 1969 Did She Mention My Name album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Books Boys, Firebreathing Kittens and All Those Years Ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, Mike Messner and guest Jeff Coast discuss this song from Gordon's 1983 Salute album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Books Boys, The Paranormal Son and All Those Years Ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are you waiting for again? In the latest episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, Mike Messner and his returning guest Adele Chalifoux discuss Waiting for You from the 1993 album of the same name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Oldie But a Goodie, Books Boys, All Those Years Ago, and Victorian Periodical Parade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's ring in the new year! In the latest episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, Mike Messner and his guest Jack Ward conclude their discussion of Pussy Willows and Cat Tails from the 1967 album, Did She Mention My Name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts How Good It Is, Books Boys, All Those Years Ago, and The Paranormal Son. (Part 2 of 2) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this first of a two-part series, MIke Messner and his guest Jack Ward discuss this song from the 1967 album, Did She Mention My Name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts How Good It Is, Back to the Eighties, All Those Years Ago, and The Paranormal Son. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Kevin and Erin Hester join Mike to discuss Too Late for Prayin', from the 1974 Sundown album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Writing The West, Back to the 80s. How Good It Is and The Paranormal Son. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ed Lewek returns as Mike's guest to discuss Summer Side of Life, from the 1971 album of the same name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Mostly Folk Podcast, Writing The West, Back to the 80s and 20 Minute History. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Quinton Paul Kuntz (making his second appearance on the show) discuss "Cherokee Bend" from the Cold On The Shoulder album, released in 1975. You'll also hear messages from fellow podcasts In The President's Service, Mostly Folk Podcast, Writing the West and Back to the '80s.Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLiQhF_2CbMSources:The Way West: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0324509/Thirteen Moons: https://www.amazon.com/Thirteen-Moons-Novel-Charles-Frazier/dp/0812967585/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698104228&sr=8-1When the Legends Die: https://www.amazon.com/When-Legends-Die-Hal-Borland/dp/1635618649/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OVH97LPY6QGS&keywords=when+the+legends+die+book&qid=1698104276&sprefix=when+the+lege%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest, Clover Cameron, discuss "Walls" from Gordon Lightfoot's second album, The Way I Feel. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Victorian Periodical Parade, Firebreathing Kittens, In The President's Service and Mostly Folk Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest, Tim Golding, discuss "Hi'Way Songs" from Gordon Lightfoot's eighth album, Old Dan's Records. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Firebreathing Kittens, In The President's Service, the Mostly Folk Podcast and Writing the West. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Barbara J. discuss this album track from the Cold On The Shoulder album in 1975. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts In The President's Service, Firebreathing Kittens, Victorian Periodical Parade, and the Mostly Folk Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Glenn Nelson each list their top 5 covers of Lightfoot songs by other artists. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Victorian Periodical Parade, Firebreathing Kittens and In The President's Service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the conclusion of their visit, host Mike Messner and his guest Chris Davis finish their discussion of this song from the Did She Mention My Name album in 1968. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts All Those Years Ago, Books Boys, Victorian Pediodical Parade and Writing the West. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Chris Davis discuss "The Last Time I Saw Her" from the 1968 Did She Mention My Name album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Books Boys, Sinister Story Hour, and Oldie But a Goodie -- and a message from Kop's Records of Toronto! (Part 1 of 2)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7wpPS_xwiM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second half of our discussion, Adele Chalifoux and host Mike Messner complete their discussion of "Whispers of the North" from the 1983 Salute album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Books Boys, All Those Years Ago, and Firebreathing Kittens, along with business partner Kopps Records. YouTube:https://youtu.be/cyCOnFvdTz8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first episode following the death of our beloved Gordon, Adele Chalifoux and host Mike Messner discuss "Whispers of the North" from the 1983 Salute album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Mostly Folk, Firebreathing Kittens, and Victorian Periodical Parade, along with business partner Kopps Records. This is Part 1 of a 2-part interview.YouTube:https://youtu.be/cyCOnFvdTz8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brief statement on Gordon's passing and the future of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Michael Hill (a native of Orillia, Ontario) discuss "Saturday Clothes" from the Sit Down Young Stranger album from 1970. You will also hear from Kopp's Records, as well as fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Paranormal Son and Victorian Periodical Parade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anyone feel like riding a morning train? In this episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, Mike Messner and Will Kruger chat about Sixteen Miles to Seven Lakes, from the Lightfoot! album released in 1966. You'll also hear from Kopps Records of Toronto and fellow podcasts A Date With Death, Books Boys and Victorian Periodical Parade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike concludes his time with Richard Harison, Gordon Lightfoot's road manager for most of the 1970s. You'll also hear from the How Good It Is podcast and Kopp's Records of Toronto.Show website: www.lightfootpodcast.comLink to Richard's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Red-Eye-Lightfoot/dp/1525554638https://www.etsy.com/shop/CHRPodcastStore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, you'll hear the first part of Mike Messner's interview with Richard Harison, former road manager for Gordon Lightfoot. Richard will discuss his book, Once Upon a Red Eye, and talk about some of his experiences with Lightfoot on the road and in the studio. You'll also hear from the Mostly Folk podcast and from Kop's Records of Toronto! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike and his guest Gerald Kandestin discuss the title track from the 1970 album of the same name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasters 20 Minute History, The Paranormal Son, Back to the '80s and All Grown Up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest, Eileen Masover, discuss this song from the 1993 "Waiting for You" album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts A Date With Death, Mostly Folk, 20 Minute History, and The Paranormal Son.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G9PiSiWAwU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike Messner has his second visit with Claude Call, host of the How Good It Is podcast, for a discussion of Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind" from his 1970 album of the same name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Back to the '80s and All Grown up.Youtube: https://youtu.be/jiU2lrGnT7UPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/CarefreehighwayrevisitedStore: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CHRPodcastStoreHow Good It Is Website: http://www.howgooditis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest, Michael Roth, discuss this selection from Gordon Lightfoot's Back Here On Earth album of 1968 (and re-recorded for the compilation double album Gord's Gold in 1975). You'll also hear from fellow podcasts How Good It Is, Paranormal Son, Books Boys, and All Those Years Ago.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D05h4c_NfksPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/CarefreehighwayrevisitedStore: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CHRPodcastStoreMichael Roth's Website: easyheroes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Kevin McClear conclude their discussion of this song from Lightfoot's 1969 live album, Sunday Concert. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Mostly Folk Podcast, Sinister Story Hour, A Date With Death, and Oldie But A Goodie.YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4cAnMZc79UPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Carefreehighwayrevisited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Kevin McClear (in his second appearance on the show) discuss this song from Lightfoot's 1969 live album, Sunday Concert. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts How Good It Is, The Paranormal Son, Books Boys and All Those Years Ago.YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4cAnMZc79UPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Carefreehighwayrevisited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Jeff Coast (making his second appearance on the show) discuss Gordon's song "Is There Anyone Home" from the Sundown album (1974). You'll also hear from fellow podcasters Oldie But A Goodie, Back to the 80s, All Grown Up and 20 Minute History.YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLPLS4ODkBI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest, musician John McLachlan, examine this song from the 1972 Don Quixote album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Sinister Story Hour, A Date With Death, How Good It Is, and Mostly Folk Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest (and great friend and former college roommate) Dave Stewart discuss "Ghosts of Cape Horn," from Gordon Lightfoot's 1980 album Dream Street Rose. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts How Good It Is, All Those Years Ago, The Paranormal Son, and Books Boys -- and a special invitation from Mike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner concludes his interview with Gary Luck and their discussion of "Dreamland" from Gordon Lightfoot's 1978 album Endless Wire. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Back to the 80s, All Grown Up and 20 Minute History.Link to YouTube version of "Dreamland": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQOYiKbP5D0Show Patreon Account: www.patreon.com/CarefreeHighwayRevisitedGuest's Band Page: www.lightfeetband.com.auMIke's email: teachermike72@gmail.comShow website: www.lightfootpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Part 1 of 2, host Mike Messner and his guest, Gary Luck, discuss "Dreamland" from the Endless Wire (1978) album. Mike also gives time to A Date With Death and talks about Newsly. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android. It picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web becomes listenable! Browse articles from topics you choose and start playing. And they have podcasts as well! Explore trending podcasts from over 40 countries, including, of course, Carefree Highway Revisited! Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me and use promo code CHR2022 to receive a 1-month free premium subscription.YouTube link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQOYiKbP5D0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the premiere episode for Season 2, Michael Howitt returns to discuss High and Dry from the Sundown album (1974). Host Mike Messner also lends some time to the Mostly Folk podcast and Sinister Story Hour.Show website: www.lightfootpodcast.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/carefreehighwayrevisitedYouTube to "High And Dry": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ7S6QLDREw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner closes out the first season of the show with guest Jim Thorne, who discusses "Did She Mention My Name" from the 1968 album of the same name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts A Date With Death, All Grown Up, and Newsly.Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android. It picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web becomes listenable! Browse articles from topics you choose and start playing. And they have podcasts as well! Explore trending podcasts from over 40 countries, including, of course, Carefree Highway Revisited! Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me and use promo code CHR2022 to receive a 1-month free premium description. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Deb Radwan returns to the show to discuss "Salute," from the 1983 album of the same name, with host Mike Messner. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts A Date With Death, Books Boys, and Back to the '80s. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, guest Donny Screws of Chester, GA (a former member of the Lee Jessup Band and current member of the Midlife Chryslers) joins host Mike Messner to discuss "Sea of Tranquility" from Gordon Lightfoot's 1980 album Dream Street Rose. You'll also hear spots from fellow podcasts Books Boys, Oldie But A Goodie, and the new audio drama, A Date With Death! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Lee McCormack discuss this hit single from the Summertime Dream album (1976). You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Books Boys, and Mostly Folk Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Mike and his guest, Gene "Doc G" Pierro of Hamilton Radio chat about Gordon Lightfoot's music, its impact on Gene's career as a musician and broadcaster, and about Hamilton Radio. You'll also hear a word from the 20 Minute History Podcast and the Mostly Folk Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest, Quinton Paul Kuntz, discuss this album cut from Gordon Lightfoot's 1974 chart-topper, Sundown. You'll also hear from podcast partners The Paranormal Son, 20 Minute History and the Mostly Folk Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Mike Brush discuss this album cut from Sundown (1974). Mike Brush also plugs his band, Rest Etiquette, and we hear from fellow podcasts How Good It Is, All Those Years Ago, and The Mostly Folk Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Lawrence Burke discuss the title track from Gordon Lightfoot's 1982 album, Shadows. Also, spots from partner Newsly and fellow podcasts How Good It Is and All Those Years Ago. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android that picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web has become listenable! You can browse articles from topics you choose and start playing the narration. And they have podcasts as well! Trending podcasts from over 40 countries. Including Carefree Highway Revisited the show you're listening to now! Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code CHR2022 to receive a 1-month free premium description. That's www.newsly.me See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Ed Lewek discuss this bluegrass-tinged song from Summer Side of Life, Lightfoot's 1971 album. We'll also hear from fellow podcasts Back to the '80s and How Good It Is, along with Newsly. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android that picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web has become listenable! You can browse articles from topics you choose and start playing the narration. And they have podcasts as well! Trending podcasts from over 40 countries. Including Carefree Highway Revisited the show you're listening to now! Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code CHR2022 to receive a 1-month free premium description. That's www.newsly.me See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, second-time guests Kevin & Erin Hester join host Mike Messner to discuss "Mother of a Miner's Child" from Gordon Lightfoot's 1972 album Old Dan's Records. We'll also hear from fellow podcasts Back to the '80s and Books Boys, along with Newsly. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android that picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web has become listenable! You can browse articles from topics you choose and start playing the narration. And they have podcasts as well! Trending podcasts from over 40 countries. Including Carefree Highway Revisited the show you're listening to now! Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code CHR2022 to receive a 1-month free premium description. That's www.newsly.me See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Mike Messner and guest Michael Howitt discuss "Black Day In July" from Gordon Lightfoot's third album, Did She Mention My Name. Spots from "Oldie But A Goodie," "Books Boys" and "Back to the '80s" are also featured. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Mike and guest Jeff Coast (https://www.youtube.com/user/stevemcqueen909) discuss The Circle Is Small, from Gordon Lightfoot's 1968 album Back Here On Earth and his 1978 album Endless Wire. Also featured are notifications about the show's new website and Patron account, as well as spots from fellow podcasts How Good It Is and All Those Years Ago. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android. It picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web becomes listenable! Browse articles from topics you choose and start playing. And they have podcasts as well! Explore trending podcasts from over 40 countries, including, of course, Carefree Highway Revisited! Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me and use promo code CHR2022 to receive a 1-month free premium description. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest John Klapproth discuss -- and John performs! --"Christian Island" from Gordon's 8th album, Don Quixote. Also featured are notifications about the show's new website and Patron account, as well as spots from fellow podcasts Sinister Story Hour and How Good It Is. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android. It picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web becomes listenable! Browse articles from topics you choose and start playing. And they have podcasts as well! Explore trending podcasts from over 40 countries, including, of course, Carefree Highway Revisited! Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me and use promo code CHR2022 to receive a 1-month free premium description. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Adele Chalifoux discuss "Home From The Forest" from Gordon Lightfoot's second album, The Way I Feel. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android. It picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web becomes listenable! Browse articles from topics you choose and start playing. And they have podcasts as well! Explore trending podcasts from over 40 countries, including, of course, Carefree Highway Revisited! Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me and use promo code CHR2022 to receive a 1-month free premium description. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Ron Skelton discuss the title track from Gordon Lightfoot's 1972 album Don Quixote. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Deb Radwan discuss "Ordinary Man" from Gordon Lightfoot's eighth album, Don Quixote.  This is the last in a four-part mini-series about Lightfoot's autobiographical songs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Mike Messner visits with Claude Call, host of the How Good It Is podcast, for a discussion of Gordon Lightfoot's "Sundown" from his 1974 album of the same name.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.