Podcast appearances and mentions of Gordon Lightfoot

Going back to the mid-'60s, who would have thought that Allen Park had a music scene that would flesh out one of the finest groups to hit the charts in the Michigan music scene? Rick Stevers is a founding member of the mighty Frijid Pink, who continues to tell the story from behind the drum kit. Stevers is also a member of the Michigan Rock Legends Hall of Fame and the Pink's cover of 'House Of The Rising Sun' continues to be a household staple.    Here in part 2 of 2, from the pink bathrooms of the era, to the big stages playing with a 'who's who' of other '60s bands such as The Guess Who, studio time with Janis Joplin, and meeting the other 'House of The Rising Sun' band, Eric Burden & The Animals.    Being ahead of the curve, Frijid Pink spent more time on the road than many of their contemporaries, which Rick says that did more harm than good when it came to the Michigan fan base. Partying with Sammy Davis Jr., working with Don Brewer, speaking with Gordon Lightfoot, and being a car worker at Chrysler for over 17 years. All the albums, lineup changes and lost power to his father, never stopped Stevers. You have to dig into this episode, NOW!

Originally premiered on YouTube on January 15, 2025, this episode of East Coast DNA is now available on Spotify and all major podcast platforms for the first time.In this conversation, host Darcy Walsh sits down with Prince Edward Island folksinger and songwriter Shane Pendergast to discuss his album Winter Grace, released January 17, 2025. Shane comes from a long line of PEI storytellers and musicians, and his work reflects the landscapes, history, and community traditions that shaped him. Raised performing in small halls across the Island, he developed a deep connection to Maritime folk music and the songwriting of Gordon Lightfoot and Stompin' Tom Connors.After studying Documentary Filmmaking and English at York University, Shane spent several years performing in Toronto before returning to PEI in 2020. He founded the Jack Pine Folk Club, a monthly gathering inspired by 1960s coffeehouses that has since become a vibrant hub for traditional music and poetry. His 2021 album Second Wind won Contemporary Roots Album of the Year at the Music PEI Awards, and his 2023 live album The House Before the Bridge earned an ECMA nomination.In this episode, Shane discusses the creation of Winter Grace, the musicians who joined him on the project, and the stories behind the songs. The episode features “Crossing the Bridge” in the introduction and “Candle on the Sill” as the closing track.Photo credit: Justin RixArtist website: shanependergast.com

Trong năm 2026, Roch Voisine trở lại dưới ánh đèn sân khấu với chuyến lưu diễn ban đầu tại Canada rồi sau đó trên khắp nước Pháp, nơi anh vẫn có nhiều người hâm mộ trung thành. Đợt lưu diễn này cũng đánh dấu 40 năm sự nghiệp ghi âm của nam danh ca người Canada, album phòng thu đầu tiên của anh mang tựa đề "Sweet songs" từng được phát hành vào năm 1986.  Sinh trưởng tai bang Nouveau Brunswick, miền duyên hải phía đông Canada, Roch Voisine ban đầu nuôi mộng trở thành vận động viên (hockey) chuyên nghiệp, nhưng sau khi bi chấn thương, anh buộc phải chuyển hướng sang ngành truyền hình, rồi sáng tác âm nhạc.  Đối với những người hâm mộ Roch Voisine, đây là cơ hội để gặp lại nghệ sĩ người Canada. Tên tuổi của anh luôn được gắn liền với bản nhạc kinh điển "Hélène" phát hành vào năm 1989. Đây là ca khúc chủ đạo trich từ album phòng thu thứ ba của anh. Trong tiếng Việt, bản nhạc này từng được tác giả Khúc Lan đặt lời thành "Hélène (Khi em rời xa)". Bài này còn có một lời thứ nhì là "Tình theo gió bay" qua phần ghi âm của Khánh Dung. Quả thật, Roch Voisine đã để lại dấu ấn sâu đậm trong lòng nhiều thế hệ thính giả với ca khúc nổi tiếng này. Nhưng đằng sau thành công vượt bậc ấy cũng có phần nào một chút thất vọng, như anh từng chia sẻ với báo chí Pháp. Theo Roch Voisine, vào năm 1989, bài hát "Hélène" đã đưa tên tuổi của anh lên đỉnh cao và kể từ đó đã thay đổi nhiều thứ đối với ca sĩ trẻ tuổi. Gần bốn thập niên sau, chỉ cần vài nốt nhạc dạo đầu bằng tiếng đàn ghi ta, cũng đủ để khơi gợi lại nhiều kỷ niệm cho giới hâm mộ. Tuy nhiên, bài hát này lại có tác động bất ngờ mà chỉ có người trong cuộc mới nhin thấy. Thành công rực rỡ của bài hát che khuất phần còn lại sau này trong sự nghiệp của Roch Voisine. Mặc dù đã phát hành 22 album và thu âm hơn 250 bài hát trong 4 thập niên qua, nhưng Roch Voisine thường bị đánh giá thấp, như thể suốt đời, anh chỉ được biết đến nhờ một bài hát duy nhất. Với  thời gian, Roch Voisine dường như đã chấp nhận cách nhìn hơi đơn giản này. Dẫu sao, anh cũng may mắn khi có ít nhất một bài hát thành công vượt bực trên thị trường quốc tế. Anh dành nhiều thời gian hơn để trao dồi sáng tác, khám phá những khía cạnh khác trong nghề biểu diễn, đặc biệt ngày trở lại dưới ánh đèn sân khấu trong năm 2026 cũng là dip để Roch Voisine tôn vinh tác giả Gordon Lightfoot, một trong những thần tượng của anh. Trong thời kỳ huy hoàng sự nghiệp (vào giữa những năm 1990) tên tuổi của Roch Voisine lẫ y lừng không thua gì Patrick Bruel hay Florent Pagny.Tuy nhiên, nghệ sĩ người Canada chưa bao giờ để cho bản thân minh bị cuốn vào vòng xoáy của thành công. Sau các buổi biểu diễn ở khắp nơi, Roch Voisine cho biết anh chỉ muốn trở về nguyên quán, tìm lại căn nhà nhỏ bên bờ hồ. Anh thích một cuộc sống bình thường. Sự ổn định trong đời sống tựa như một tấm lá chắn bảo vệ anh trước sức cám dỗ của tiền tài, danh vọng. Khi mới vào nghề, Roch Voisine đã có một lối suy nghĩ chín chắn trưởng thành, khác xa với hình ảnh của những ngôi sao nhạc trẻ thành công quá nhanh, bị đẩy quá sớm vào ánh hào quang danh vọng. Ngay cả giờ đây, trong thời gian ở Canada, anh thích sống ở vùng nông thôn, xa lánh chốn thành thi ồn ào huyên náo.  Với chuyến lưu diễn trong năm 2026, Roch Voisine muốn kết nối lại với khán giả của mình, đền đáp tình cảm ưu ái của người hâm mộ. Vòng lưu diễn Canada và sau đó đến nước Pháp là dịp để cho các fan nghe lại nhạc phẩm "Hélène" cũng như nhiều bài hát khác của anh. Càng rong ruổi trên những chặng đường lưu diễn, nay đây mai đó, Roch Voisine lai càng khao khát tìm lại căn nhà bên dòng nước, nhìn mặt hồ lúc hoàng hôn, chốn bình an trong tâm hồn.

Trong năm 2026, Roch Voisine trở lại dưới ánh đèn sân khấu với chuyến lưu diễn ban đầu tại Canada rồi sau đó trên khắp nước Pháp, nơi anh vẫn có nhiều người hâm mộ trung thành. Đợt lưu diễn này cũng đánh dấu 40 năm sự nghiệp ghi âm của nam danh ca người Canada, album phòng thu đầu tiên của anh mang tựa đề "Sweet songs" từng được phát hành vào năm 1986.  Sinh trưởng tai bang Nouveau Brunswick, miền duyên hải phía đông Canada, Roch Voisine ban đầu nuôi mộng trở thành vận động viên (hockey) chuyên nghiệp, nhưng sau khi bi chấn thương, anh buộc phải chuyển hướng sang ngành truyền hình, rồi sáng tác âm nhạc.  Đối với những người hâm mộ Roch Voisine, đây là cơ hội để gặp lại nghệ sĩ người Canada. Tên tuổi của anh luôn được gắn liền với bản nhạc kinh điển "Hélène" phát hành vào năm 1989. Đây là ca khúc chủ đạo trich từ album phòng thu thứ ba của anh. Trong tiếng Việt, bản nhạc này từng được tác giả Khúc Lan đặt lời thành "Hélène (Khi em rời xa)". Bài này còn có một lời thứ nhì là "Tình theo gió bay" qua phần ghi âm của Khánh Dung. Quả thật, Roch Voisine đã để lại dấu ấn sâu đậm trong lòng nhiều thế hệ thính giả với ca khúc nổi tiếng này. Nhưng đằng sau thành công vượt bậc ấy cũng có phần nào một chút thất vọng, như anh từng chia sẻ với báo chí Pháp. Theo Roch Voisine, vào năm 1989, bài hát "Hélène" đã đưa tên tuổi của anh lên đỉnh cao và kể từ đó đã thay đổi nhiều thứ đối với ca sĩ trẻ tuổi. Gần bốn thập niên sau, chỉ cần vài nốt nhạc dạo đầu bằng tiếng đàn ghi ta, cũng đủ để khơi gợi lại nhiều kỷ niệm cho giới hâm mộ. Tuy nhiên, bài hát này lại có tác động bất ngờ mà chỉ có người trong cuộc mới nhin thấy. Thành công rực rỡ của bài hát che khuất phần còn lại sau này trong sự nghiệp của Roch Voisine. Mặc dù đã phát hành 22 album và thu âm hơn 250 bài hát trong 4 thập niên qua, nhưng Roch Voisine thường bị đánh giá thấp, như thể suốt đời, anh chỉ được biết đến nhờ một bài hát duy nhất. Với  thời gian, Roch Voisine dường như đã chấp nhận cách nhìn hơi đơn giản này. Dẫu sao, anh cũng may mắn khi có ít nhất một bài hát thành công vượt bực trên thị trường quốc tế. Anh dành nhiều thời gian hơn để trao dồi sáng tác, khám phá những khía cạnh khác trong nghề biểu diễn, đặc biệt ngày trở lại dưới ánh đèn sân khấu trong năm 2026 cũng là dip để Roch Voisine tôn vinh tác giả Gordon Lightfoot, một trong những thần tượng của anh. Trong thời kỳ huy hoàng sự nghiệp (vào giữa những năm 1990) tên tuổi của Roch Voisine lẫ y lừng không thua gì Patrick Bruel hay Florent Pagny.Tuy nhiên, nghệ sĩ người Canada chưa bao giờ để cho bản thân minh bị cuốn vào vòng xoáy của thành công. Sau các buổi biểu diễn ở khắp nơi, Roch Voisine cho biết anh chỉ muốn trở về nguyên quán, tìm lại căn nhà nhỏ bên bờ hồ. Anh thích một cuộc sống bình thường. Sự ổn định trong đời sống tựa như một tấm lá chắn bảo vệ anh trước sức cám dỗ của tiền tài, danh vọng. Khi mới vào nghề, Roch Voisine đã có một lối suy nghĩ chín chắn trưởng thành, khác xa với hình ảnh của những ngôi sao nhạc trẻ thành công quá nhanh, bị đẩy quá sớm vào ánh hào quang danh vọng. Ngay cả giờ đây, trong thời gian ở Canada, anh thích sống ở vùng nông thôn, xa lánh chốn thành thi ồn ào huyên náo.  Với chuyến lưu diễn trong năm 2026, Roch Voisine muốn kết nối lại với khán giả của mình, đền đáp tình cảm ưu ái của người hâm mộ. Vòng lưu diễn Canada và sau đó đến nước Pháp là dịp để cho các fan nghe lại nhạc phẩm "Hélène" cũng như nhiều bài hát khác của anh. Càng rong ruổi trên những chặng đường lưu diễn, nay đây mai đó, Roch Voisine lai càng khao khát tìm lại căn nhà bên dòng nước, nhìn mặt hồ lúc hoàng hôn, chốn bình an trong tâm hồn.

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IM (17/11/1938 – 1/5/2023) – Gordon Lightfoot is dood maar niet vergeten. De Canadese folkzanger overleed vandaag in 2023 op 84-jarige leeftijd. Hij stierf in het Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto een natuurlijke dood. Luister verder

Today's episode is sponsored by Incogni. Use code trashy at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: incogni.com/trashy. After his first divorce and his toxic relationship with Cathy Smith, it would be 16 years before Gordon Lightfoot took the plunge and married again, this time to Elizabeth Moon. It's hard to say if this was a good relationship, but it produced two children and seems to have involved a very long period of separation during which, for once, he was involved in parenting his children. He also had some serious health events during this time. When he married his third wife, Kim Hasse, he was already into his 70s, but the guy was durable. In spite of decades of late nights and hard living, he lived to be 84 years old, passing away on May 1, 2023. Sponsors Today's episode is sponsored by Incogni. Use code trashy at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: incogni.com/trashy. Today's episode is sponsored by Quince. Head to quince.com/trashy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Today's episode is sponsored by Smalls. Get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to smalls.com/trashy! Want early, ad-free episodes, regular Dumpster Dives, bonus divorces, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces! Want a personalized message for someone in your life? Check us out on Cameo! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After her tumultuous relationship with Gordon Lightfoot ended, Cathy Smith headed to California to pursue her own musical dreams. She was briefly a backup singer for Hoyt Axton. She also had a brief interlude in Paris, where she met The Rolling Stones, who she would later provide drugs to. But it was her association with John Belushi that made her notorious. In March of 1982, she injected Belushi with a mixture of heroin and cocaine that proved fatal. The media and legal drama that followed was just another part of her pattern of being taken advantage of by others. Sponsors Acorns. Get a $5 bonus investment when you sign up at acorns.com/trashy, or download the Acorns app to get started. Want early, ad-free episodes, regular Dumpster Dives, bonus divorces, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces! Want a personalized message for someone in your life? Check us out on Cameo! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan! is back stateside and returns just in time for the seventh annual Zurich Classic Walk Up Music Quiz! Before we get to that, Andy is eager to discuss a bit of their trip to Scotland as part of the first-ever segment of "Pillow Talk." Brendan shares some shopping woes when trying to get gifts for his family and Andy is still reeling from his 24-hour travel day earlier this week. Brendan then calls Andy out for his new TaylorMade Spider putter, supplied to him by Big Equipment after he called for them to be banned on Tour earlier this year. After missing out on Wednesday's discussion about the "Pool Seen 'Round the World," Brendan gets some takes off about the Chevron's new "water installation" and Andy wonders how the LPGA can allow this to be the main storyline of the one major championship they own. He also takes some (deserved?) shots at the city of Houston, as well! Ian Poulter did NOT miss Wednesday's episode and decided to take to X, the Everything App, to cement his status as an impending PROBLEM on the Champions Tour. The Boys are praying that he will be their next guest for Lunch to break down his big debut at the US Senior Open in July. Andy and Brendan also discuss the ongoing LIV funding saga and doubt if anyone can even come close to replicating the purses that the PIF has funded in the last five years. Lastly before this episode's main event, PGA Tour is out of Hawaii and announced dozens of layoffs on Thursday as a cost-saving measure as the for-profit business moves forward. Andy and PJ went to town on the 2026 Zurich Classic Walk Up Music Quiz, peppering Brendan with songs for perhaps the worst field in PGA Tour history. How do Shawn Mendes, the Eagles, Gordon Lightfoot, and Nelly all fit into this week in New Orleans? You'll have to listen to one of our favorite annual segments to find out. Use our code FRIEDEGG at ⁠eightsleep.com/friedegg⁠ for up to $350 off the Pod 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting around 1970, Cathy Smith and Gordon Lightfoot reconnected and embarked on a wildly toxic romantic relationship that ran three or four years. He, of course, was still married to Brita (Brita would name Cathy Smith in her divorce suit), but they had been living separately. Cathy moved in with him, quit her job, and the pair immediately began cheating on each other. Jealousy seems to have been Gordon's main emotion during their time together, as evidenced by his song Sundown, written about Cathy. Want early, ad-free episodes, regular Dumpster Dives, bonus divorces, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces! Want a personalized message for someone in your life? Check us out on Cameo! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Sponsors Acorns. Get a $5 bonus investment when you sign up at acorns.com/trashy, or download the Acorns app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One especially fascinating figure who intersected with Gordon Lightfoot was named Cathy Smith. As a teenager in Ontario, she'd hooked up (literally and figuratively) with Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Richard Manuel, then future members of The Band. Before her several-year relationship with the married Gordon Lightfoot, she helped The Band get out of a drug bust and gave birth to a daughter who became known as "The Band baby" since no one was quite sure who the father was.  Want early, ad-free episodes, regular Dumpster Dives, bonus divorces, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces! Want a personalized message for someone in your life? Check us out on Cameo! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Alicia's Receipts This Wheel's on Fire: Levon Helm and the Story of The Band, by Levon Helm (bookshop.org) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are few artists as iconically Canadian as Gordon Lightfoot, whose eight decades on Earth produced some of the most recognizable music there is. In this first episode of his story, Alicia gets into his formative years, his time in California, his first marriage, and Canada's then-most expensive divorce ever, from Brita Olaisson.   Want early, ad-free episodes, regular Dumpster Dives, bonus divorces, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces! Want a personalized message for someone in your life? Check us out on Cameo! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It started as a punishment.In 2016, jD heard Greg LeGros pitch "Now For Plan A" on See You Next Wednesday - not as a bad pick, but as something deeply underappreciated that deserved a real listen. jD listened. Came back. And somehow, without either of them knowing it yet, that was the moment Fully & Completely was born.Full circle, ten years later. Here we are.About This EpisodejD and Greg LeGros return to the record that, in a weird and fortuitous way, started everything - The Tragically Hip's 2012 album "Now For Plan A." It's the most overlooked record in the catalogue. It's also, when you know what you're listening to, one of the most emotionally devastating.The Hip recorded "Now For Plan A" while Gord Downie's wife was fighting cancer. Not every track maps directly to that experience - but enough of them do that, once you know, the whole album reorients. The desperation in the vocals. The urgency in the hooks. The tenderness buried inside songs that, on the surface, just cook.jD and Greg go track by track through the full record, unpacking every song with the weight of that context - and without it, for the songs that stand on their own terms. They talk about what it means to watch a chemotherapy drip and write a lyric. About Gord's wife being "the look ahead." About a title that works on at least three different levels simultaneously. About why 'Goodnight Attawapiskat' is a precis for the last six years of the band.They also set the scene for 2012 - the 100th Grey Cup in Toronto, the beginning of streaming, the vinyl comeback, Kendrick Lamar's arrival, and how Bruce Springsteen's "Wrecking Ball" tour changed at least one life in Hamilton that year.This is a big one.Why This Record MattersjD puts it plainly near the end: "This is almost like a precis for the last six years of this band." The journey through cancer. The band songs. The Indigenous reckoning with a thousand mile suit and a community named out loud. "Now For Plan A" was released in 2012 with no context - and it quietly contained everything that was coming.Greg's take is maybe the sharpest thing said in the episode: "How weird is it that he didn't get to release a record about his illness, and yet we've got track after track of him explaining how he feels about this illness."You've got to love it. We've got to love it. Because they fucking loved it.Also in This EpisodeThe 100th Grey Cup: nine-and-nine Toronto Argonauts, Burton Cummings on the National Anthem, Justin Bieber and Gordon Lightfoot sharing a halftime showWhy you should follow Burton Cummings on Facebook immediatelyThe streaming-meets-vinyl moment of 2012, and why download codes were a genius moveGreg's Springsteen conversion in Hamilton (it took three hours and he knew 15% of the songs)Greg's CanRock playlist on Spotify - four hours, search Greg LeGrosThe return of Time Bandits, Greg's other podcast - starting with 1980's "Battle Beyond the Stars"Resources & ReferencesThe Hip Compendium - Setlists, song history, full discography: compendium.tthpods.comHipbase - Tragically Hip discography and catalogue data: hipbase.comThis Is Our Life by Michael Barclay - the definitive Hip biographyThe Tragically Hip Archive - Live recordings and preservation archiveGreg LeGros on Spotify - CanRock playlist + Time Bandits episodes (search: Greg LeGros)Yer Letter - Sign up for the TTH Podcast Series newsletter: subscribe.tthpods.comFacebook Community - community.tthpods.comListen & FollowListen now via home.tthpods.com | Follow on Instagram and Facebook @tthpods | Reach jD at jd@tthpods.com#TheTragicallyHip #FullyCompletely #GordDownie #NowForPlanA #CanadianRock #TragicallyHipPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ron Sexsmith has 19 albums in a singular career. His songwriting has been admired by his many peers. There's only one voice like his - which is a blessing in a sea of wouldda/coulda/shoulda. Photo by Kerry Vergeer[/caption]   If you asked him to compare his songs with his idol Gordon Lightfoot, Ron will admit there are few artists as good as  Gordon Lightfoot was, but he continues to honour him. This Wednesday and Thursday, Ron performs at two sold-out Lightfoot Memorial concerts at the National Music Center in Calgary. In Bell Hall.   On this week's Mulligan Stew Podcast Ron Sexsmith opens up about his admiration for Gord. A true storyteller, telling tales.   Ron Sexsmith honours  Gord Lightfoot.

In this episode of Curry Café, host Ray Gary chats with veteran entertainer and blues musician Bobby Joe Holman about his love for blues music and songwriting. Bobby Joe reflects on life in the friendly seaside town of Brookings and his New Orleans experiences filled with raw musical talent. They discuss the musical art of improvisation, the challenges of band dynamics, and the emotional connection of live performances. Bobby Joe performs a blues version of the classic boogie-woogie song Roll 'Em Pete (“I got a gal, she lives up on the hill”) by Big Joe Turner and Pete Johnson. We encourage anyone with differing views to participate in future Curry Café discussions. If you would like to join the panel, email contact@kciw.org or call 541-661-4098. Host: Ray Gary; Producers: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer Intro and end music by Kat Liddell. Used with permission. Roll 'Em Pete (“I got a gal, she lives up on the hill”) is in the public domain. Songs composed by Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Gordon Lightfoot not included in the podcast due to copyright restrictions. The opinions expressed here are those of the individual participants. Curry Coast Community Radio takes no position on issues discussed in this program. If you enjoy this program and want to hear more like it, consider supporting Curry Coast Community Radio. Here’s How.

When Randy Flood, psychotherapist and Director of the Men's Resource Center, received “The Gales of November” by John U. Bacon as a gift, he says he “absolutely devoured” it. Bacon's book resonated with Flood not only because of his family's history with Lake Superior or because he could immediately hear Gordon Lightfoot's haunting song honoring [...]

Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot is best known for enduring classics like “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” and “If You Could Read My Mind.” But one of his lesser-known songs is titled “The Minstrel of the Dawn.” (A minstrel is a troubadour, a singer who puts his poetry to music.) Like us, Lightfoot’s troubadour longs to be “more happy than blue.” Although there are always “blue” things to think about or dwell on, the minstrel chooses to focus on the happy things as the new day dawns and then sing about them. The minstrel of the psalms, David, penned a similar line: “In the morning I will sing of your love” (Psalm 59:16). David had plenty of “blue” things to dwell on—from enemies ready to attack him to fierce men slandering and conspiring against him. “They return at evening,” he sang, “snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city” (v. 14). But he chose, as the new day dawned, to focus not simply on something happy but on Someone good—God—and then sing of God’s love, “my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble” (v. 16) on “whom I can rely” (v. 17). You may not be a singer-songwriter, but you can still be a minstrel of the dawn. Like David, you can tell God, “I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love” (v. 16).

It is difficult for me to characterize what Scott, Elizabeth, and myself discussed on the latest LGM podcast, better known as “the tightest 117 minutes in the history of podcasting.” Our writ was to discuss the latest Paranoid Style album, “Known Associates,” as well as to talk about Elizabeth’s contribution of liner notes to The Replacements’ Let it Be: Deluxe Edition and we did indeed discuss these things, but there were digressions. Some questions that emerged and re-emerged over the course of the pod: What is your theory of album sequencing, in terms of where you put the best song and where you put the hardest song? Is this album the Paranoid Style’s entry into the Yacht Rock genre? Does the presence of a saxophone necessarily imply Yacht Rock, or is some sort of boat reference also required? Is Van Halen Yacht Rock? Let’s phone a friend. Do you have strong feelings about the remastering of Tim? Elizabeth would like to hear from you. Are you offended by aspersions against Soul Asylum? Did Rod Stewart sell out? Is selling out even bad? How does Donald Trump feel about Kiss? What’s the deal with authenticity? What would say to Prince if he were using the urinal next to you? What would you say to Jon Langford? Would you like to hear a funny story about Keith Richards and drugs? Or one about Wussy? Did SEK go on a bender with Keith Richards? Did RFK Jr.? What will it be like the day that Sir Paul McCartney leaves us? A bunch of songs about Canadian songwriters, where Gordon Lightfoot is asked to be ranked by some metric? Is Gordon Lightfoot Yacht Rock? Is any expression of admiration for the Drive By Truckers excessive? The answer is no. Are the DBTs Yacht Rock? What is the demographic profile of an LGM podcast listener? Would we mind more of Elizabeth’s review of rock n’ roll books? Could Elizabeth be lured to Lexington for the Keeneland Spring Meet? Could this podcast have been more effectively edited for content and coherence? Possibly. Transcript is here. Apple Podcasts Android Youtube Podchaser Podcast Index Subscribe by E-mail Audible Spotify Amazon Music The post LGM Podcast: Known Associates appeared first on Lawyers, Guns & Money.

In this 1857th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with PR queen Victoria Lord about her relationship with Gordon Lightfoot and the heavyweights she's worked with over the years. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

The iconic folk duo met at an audition for the only country music band at a prestigious jazz school in Boston. They immediately clicked, and joined the rich lineage of Americana artists that stretches back centuries.In their 20s, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings discovered they had something special when they sang together, a sort of eerie emotional resonance that is usually confined to the blood harmonies produced when siblings sing together.Ever since they've been making music together which draws on the bluegrass, country and folk traditions they love.In their historic recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee (which has withstood three tornadoes in the last century), they craft haunting songs about the ugly and beautiful parts of humanity.For Gill and Dave, the DNA of folk music is something we can all contribute to, and which contributes to all of us.Gillian Welch and David Rawlings are currently touring Australia's eastern states. You can find information about where and when they are playing on their website.Their seventh studio album is called Woodland, named after their indestructible studio.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris. Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris. Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores music, recording, career musicians, Woody Guthrie, The Carter Family, Lead Belly, revival folk, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Emmy Lou, Dolly Parton, Southern America, United States, Pete Seeger, Love, relationship, natural disaster, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, Leonard Cohen, Odetta, Harry Belafonte, Rhiannon Giddens, banjo, guitar, mandolin, true crime, murder ballad, Revival, Time (The Revelator), Soul Journey, The Harrow & The Harvest, All the Good Times (Are Past & Gone), Grammy Awards, Grammys, songwriting, Coen Brothers, O Brother, Where Art Thou?To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Much of life is deeply repetitive. This edition of Doing What Works is a recipe for transcendence.Here are your show notes…Bobby Darin's “Change.” A piano medley from Rocky. Gordon Lightfoot's “If You Could Read My Mind.”Dogs might need the sniffing more than the walking.Humans aren't machines; the goal isn't to minimize downtime.Pattern interrupt!The human heart demands an adventure.

The Chanhassen Dinner features several acts that pay tribute to legendary musicians. Michael Monroe takes center stage and will be doing the music of Gordon Lightfoot. He talks about the show where he shares his love of music with the audience.

Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. In this episode (Part 3 of a 4-part series edited down from a 5 1/2 hour interview), Lenny Waronker takes a deep-dive stroll along with host Dave Gebroe through his entire career, with priceless commentary and stories peeled off along the way. Legendary producer and Warner Brothers studio head Lenny Waronker is a record producer and music industry executive. As the president of Warner Brothers Records, and later, as the co-founder and co-chair of DreamWorks Records, Waronker was noted for his commitment to artists and his belief that "music, not money, was still number one." In 2025, Waronker was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the Ahmet Ertegun Award category for non-performing industry professionals.  Part 3 focuses on Lenny's time breathing rarefied air as a studio head, while he ran Warner Brothers Records and DreamWorks. Here are just a few of the many things that Lenny discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast: The A&R dream team Lenny assembled to sign talent for Warner Brothers in the early 1970s; Grievances about his time at DreamWorks; Thoughts on becoming close to the artists with whom he worked; Tales from the trenches with Elvis Costello and Gordon Lightfoot; Lenny's love life; The biggest asshole he's ever worked with; And a lengthy conversational outro that stands alone in the annals of Discograffiti history. The Free Teaser: linktr.ee/discograffiti For the full, ad-free, 62-minute podcast, either subscribe to Discograffiti's Patreon at the Private Tier or higher, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link. The Full Podcast: Patreon.com/Discograffiti Dave's Show Notes are available at a separate link for Lieutenants & up.

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For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of global economic strength. The region was the beating heart of the world economy, possessing all the power and prestige Silicon Valley does today. And no ship represented the apex of the American Century better than the 729-foot-long Edmund Fitzgerald―the biggest, best, and most profitable ship on the Lakes.But on November 10, 1975, as the “storm of the century” threw one hundred mile-per-hour winds and 50-foot waves on Lake Superior, the Mighty Fitz found itself at the worst possible place, at the worst possible time. When she sank, she took all twenty-nine men onboard down with her, leaving the tragedy shrouded in mystery for a half century.In The Gales of November, award-winning journalist John U. Bacon presents the definitive account of the disaster, drawing on more than one hundred interviews with the families, friends, and former crewmates of those lost. Bacon explores the vital role Great Lakes shipping played in America's economic boom, the uncommon lives the sailors led, the sinking's most likely causes, and the heartbreaking aftermath for those left behind―"the wives, the sons, and the daughters,” as Gordon Lightfoot sang in his unforgettable ballad.Focused on those directly affected by the tragedy, The Gales of November is both an emotional tribute to the lives lost and a propulsive, page-turning narrative history of America's most-mourned maritime disaster. https://www.amazon.com/Gales-November-Untold-Edmund-Fitzgerald/dp/1324094648http://www.yourlotandparcel.org

The Light Gate Welcomes GUEST: Joyce Aldrich, singer-songwriter, writer, podcaster, experiencer. Date: January 5, 2026 Time: 5-7 pm pacific / 8-10 pm eastern Episode 142 Discussion: UFO & Paranormal experiences of Joyce Aldrich Born in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 27th, 1955, at 4:00 am, to Irene and Lucien Aldrich, Joyce was raised in a family with a strong theatrical background. She lived a gypsy life with her parents, attending 10 schools, and living in 17 residences in two provinces (Ontario and Quebec) and three cities, Hull, Ottawa, and Toronto, by the age of 17. Her mother was an actress, singer, and producer. Her father was a commission salesman. They came to Toronto to make her mother's fortune. She eventually landed a 27-year gig (unheard of, nowadays) as 'Rockin' Irene' at Ye Olde Brunswick House, on Bloor...now a Rexall (blech!), but there's a brass plaque on that brick wall with her contribution on it, along with Etta James, Peter Appleyard, Gordon Lightfoot, Loretta Lynn, and others who played there. Her mother never wanted her to sing, but genes are genes, and being exposed to theatre and music her entire life, it was part of Joyce's DNA. There have been some setbacks in her career, a lot of starts and stops, along the way. It's made her quirky, which is okey dokey, when you're an artist. She also paints, as well as doing the music thing. It's all part of the package, isn't it? Her stuff is on YouTube, and, if you like it, you can purchase it on iTunes. She's had a litetime of amazing UFO/El and paranormal encounters and many other incredible adventures. She is also the host of the Joyce Aldrich Show on CHHA 1610 AM, in Toronto, Sundays, from 7 - 9 pm, and many other platforms. LINKS: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6gffGxEjA5SOL5HCzXUqLj Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/TheJoyceAldrichShow363 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7k0OBOgFcPrGzeVoVv FveQ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php? id=61556020690170 Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/thejoycealdrichshow/

Where have I been? Life, Cousin. Life got in the way. A lot of things sidetracked me, and even though I was keeping the feed for this show active, I still had several moments of “Yeah! Gonna get back to it soon!” alongside an equal number of “why bother?” moments. I’ve also been working on a different podcast project with Mike Messner, who you might remember from a couple of Gordon Lightfoot episodes we did here. I talk about it during the episode, but you can check it out here. Mike convinced me that there was still more to say; in addition he wanted to help me say it. In addition, I wanted to move the show a little closer to its original educational roots. There’s more about that during the episode, too. So, bigger picture: Mike is going to take on some of the hosting duties, and I’m going to be doing a mix of new shows and a re-work of old shows. We have roughly the next 20 or so episodes mapped out, and while Mike will be writing and producing his own stuff, I’ll be reviewing scripts and dealing with final production, plus I’ll be dealing with the show notes (the stuff you read here) for the time being. Have a listen, get The Rest Of The StoryTM, and let’s re-light this candle!

Episode #82 brings a special pre-Christmas feel to The Hometown Bluegrass Show. Josh shares a heartfelt performance of the Gordon Lightfoot classic “Song for a Winter's Night,” perfectly capturing the season. We're also joined by young bluegrass rising star Molly Clair, who talks about her musical journey and what's ahead. A warm episode of great music and conversation just in time for Christmas.

To understand how your podcast resonates with listeners, start by analyzing how another show approaches its opening moments. In today's Indie Podcast Evaluation, we look at Carefree Highway Revisited, a show that reflects on the music of Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. We highlight how a clear intro and steady interview flow create an inviting listener experience. You'll see how pacing guides attention, how a host's authority can add depth without taking over, and how simple SEO choices help a show get found.Episode Highlights:[02:55] Podcast Hall of Fame News  [04:34] AI and Content Creation  [06:34] Indie Podcast Evaluation: Carefree Highway Revisited  [09:50] Cover Art Critique and Suggestions  [24:51] Opening Remarks and Introduction  [25:55] Discussion on Podcast Intro and Guest Context  [28:18] Importance of Episode Setup and Description  [31:29] Analyzing Content Quality and Storytelling  [37:27] Midroll Transition and Branding Discussion  [43:10] Final SEO Tip: Optimizing Show Notes for Discovery  Links & Resources: Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠Empowered Podcasting Conference: www.eventbrite.com/e/empowered-podcasting-conference-tickets-1976757134803To Have Your Podcast Considered For Evaluation, Please Complete This Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45UCarefree Highway Revisited: https://www.lightfootpodcast.com/does-your-mother-know-s5-e3/Create a Podcast Website in Minutes with PodPage:https://www.podpage.com/?via=ironickmediaRemember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠Or Join us on Chatter: https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481dLive on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠

Maybe you've heard Gordon Lightfoot's tribute song, here is the true story behind it! This Great Lakes tragedy still resonates today. Join us for our November special (a tad late, but well worth the wait)!Sources:Bacon, John U. The Gales of November. Liveright Publishing, 7 Oct. 2025.‌Detroit, WDIV. Backstory: The Edmund Fitzgerald. 6 Nov. 2025, youtu.be/8KpkceTklu0?si=_JBRo8D3Y07j1q28.‌The World's Most Epic Sea Shanty by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

At the height of America's postwar boom, no region was more vital to the nation's economic strength than the Great Lakes. It was the beating heart of the global economy—possessing all the power and prestige that Silicon Valley enjoys today. This industrial dominance depended on Great Lakes freighters getting iron ore from the shores of Lake Superior to the factories in Chicago, Detroit, and Cleveland.Few endeavors have bound time so mercilessly to money as Great Lakes shipping did at its peak, and no vessel had been more perfectly designed to maximize both than the S. S. Edmund Fitzgerald. At 75 feet wide and 729 feet long, the Fitzgerald was at the time of her launch the largest ship on the lakes, and she repeatedly broke her own records for the largest loads, the fastest runs, and the biggest season hauls throughout her career. She was a champion heavyweight, sprinter, and workhorse, all in one.But on November 10, 1975, when the “storm of the century” threw 100 mile-per-hour winds and 50-foot waves on Lake Superior, the Mighty Fitz found itself at the worst possible place, at the worst possible time. When she sank, she took all 29 men onboard down with her, leaving the tragedy shrouded in mystery for a half century. In THE GALES OF NOVEMBER, award-winning journalist John U. Bacon presents the definitive account of the disaster, drawing on more than 100 interviews with the families, friends, and former crewmates of those lost. Bacon explores the vital role Great Lakes shipping played in America's economic boom, the uncommon lives the sailors led, the sinking's most likely causes, and the heartbreaking aftermath for those left behind—“the wives, the sons, and the daughters” as Gordon Lightfoot sang in his unforgettable ballad.Focused on those directly affected by the tragedy, THE GALES OF NOVEMBER is both an emotional tribute to the Fitzgerald's captain and crew and a propulsive, page-turning narrative history of America's most-mourned shipwreck.About the Author:John U. Bacon has authored fourteen books on sports, business, and history, the last seven of which are critically acclaimed national bestsellers, including five New York Times bestsellers. He lives in Ann Arbor and Northern Michigan with his wife and son.#edmundfitzgerald #authorpodcast #podcast #johnubacon

November 10, 2025, marked the fiftieth anniversary of the sinking of the freighter SS Edmund Fitzgerald during a vicious Lake Superior storm. All 29 crew members were lost, a tragedy later memorialized in Gordon Lightfoot's iconic song. My guest is bestselling author John U. Bacon, who shares details from his new book, "The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald". The author's website: https://johnubacon.com/ The author's publisher page: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324094647 The author on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnUBaconAuthor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fast-moving tour through concerts, songs, and stories that still echo: REM's 1995 blowout, U2's 2005 highs, a supergroup surprise with Darius Rucker, Mike Mills, and Steve Gorman and how a ballad helped change maritime safety. We end with a spirited look at 80s alt gems and one notorious number-one.• deep dive into REM's 1995 Omni shows and rare covers• U2's 2005 setlist peaks, “Miss Sarajevo,” and a proposal during “One”• Howl Owl Howl live review with Darius Rucker, Mike Mills, Steve Gorman• airport chat about McCartney, Rod Stewart, and a Rick Astley ritual• Gordon Lightfoot's Edmund Fitzgerald and Great Lakes safety changes• 70s–80s track talk: KC, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Cure, Oingo Boingo, Big Audio Dynamite• hot take on Starship's "We Built This City"Learn Something New orRemember Something OldLike and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages and spread the word if you enjoy the podcast. Contact us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com with your own musical memories.Send us a one-way message. We can't answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

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MUSICJustin Bieber revealed he suffered a rib injury after falling off an electric skateboard known as a Onewheel during a live four-hour Twitch rehearsal.The 31-year-old said the fall landed him on his side and that it “hurts to laugh, talk” or sing.Despite the setback, Bieber powered through the livestream rehearsal for his upcoming headlining performance at Coachella in April 2026.Yungblud has pulled the plug on his tour, saying that some "voice and blood and tests have raised some concerns." Not divulging what those concerns are, he added, "I'm so sorry to do this... It is in my nature to run and run until I run myself to the ground. But this time I've been told I have to take it seriously and I can't [screw] around... I just want you to know that this is so hard for me to do, but I promise I will make it up to you. U.S.A., I will see you next year. It's gonna be unbelievable. I can't wait." https://www.facebook.com/yungblud/ Soundgarden fans will likely have some stuff from their archives to look forward to next year. 2026 is the 30th anniversary of Down on the Upside, and guitarist Kim Thayil tells us they're looking at an anniversary reissue for that and something for their 1989 album Louder Than Love. The Detroit Lions are teaming up with Marshall Mathers to produce the Thanksgiving halftime show. https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/eminem-detroit-lions-thanksgiving-halftime-show/#:~:text=Officials%20say%20it%20is%20part,Entertainment%20to%20produce%20the%20performances. Kim Kardashian had a pajama party on Friday night and posted a quick video of her on a bed with her sister Khloe, and Britney Spears. Here they are kissing on the cheeks (face cheeks, perv), and just being silly girls. https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/kim-kardashian-britney-spears-hang-out-khloe-photos-1236114424/ RIP: Todd Snider passed away at the age of 59 on Friday after a battle with walking pneumonia. Todd was known as a folk country singer who blended genres. He even performed with Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band. https://apnews.com/article/todd-snider-dies-1327dee203d2e50af5bd051fea8780ae TVIt was around the time of the Covid-19 pandemic that actor Glen Powell got the call to make his SNL debut as host. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuAczInEzsg Red Dead Redemption rides again … Rockstar's classic western game Red Dead Redemption, which was originally released in 2010, is getting an updated release across nearly every major platform – including PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, iOS, Android, and Netflix. https://mashable.com/article/red-dead-redemption-ps5-xbox-switch-2-ios-android-netflix?test_uuid=04wb5avZVbBe1OWK6996faM&test_variant=a Paris Hilton would like you to know that she's self-made. https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/07/205006/paris-hilton-interview-greed-self-made WHAT TO STREAM: Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks (Peacock - limited series)All listings are subject to change. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Now You See Me: Now You Don't is making magic at the box office, beating Paramount's big-budget The Running Man. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/now-you-see-me-box-office-upset-running-man-1236427896/ There's a new super villain coming to the big screen. DC Studios and James Gunn have confirmed that Brainiac will be the antagonist in the upcoming Superman: Man of Tomorrow. https://screenrant.com/superman-sequel-villain-brainiac-man-of-tomorrow/ The wildly popular Labubu dolls may soon conquer movie theaters! https://variety.com/2025/film/news/labubu-movie-in-development-sony-pictures-1236582291/ AND FINALLY It's not always easy to get straight guys to admit that other dudes are hot. But over on Reddit, there's a thread going where dudes are naming the men they find attractive . . . and, in some cases, might make an exception for.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Roz finds out he's older than a classic Gordon Lightfoot song, and the team dives into the viral “6-7” meme taking over basketball games. Maurie reveals why his house smells like onions (hint: Matthew's bizarre home remedy), and Roz vents about cold pizza deliveries. Plus, we've got big interviews with Will Arnett and Blue Jays legend Buck Martinez, Mocha goes off about John Cena's huge WWE win, and we hear a wild Helluva Story from a woman who was inside a bank during a robbery. Add in drama from waiters, leather jacket debates, and Mocha bingeing Jerry Springer on Tubi—this episode is packed!

One of the great folk songs of the modern era captures the spirit — and the historical record — of maritime tragedy, and the cover that knows it stuff as well as the original. The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald, originally by Gordon Lightfoot, covered by Simon Barr Sinister.  Outro music is the theme from Underdog, because how could it not be. 

Send us a textDo you hear that coven? It's the gales of November. And we know from the beautiful poetry of Gordon Lightfoot's musical storytelling that the gales are indeed bad news, especially when they arrive early. If you haven't yet guessed it, this week we are covering the tragic tale of the Edmund Fitzgerald. On November 9th, 1975, the great lakes freighter left Wisconsin bound for a steel mill near Detroit, but she would never reach her destination. This week, on the 50th anniversary of the tragedy, we'll cover her ill-fated journey. We'll also share some good news and end the episode with a multitude of good things. Join us as we travel back in time and dig a little deeper into this very powerful story. Happy Haunting! Support the showGet in touch! Follow us on instagram at @easybakecovenpodcastVisit our website at www.easybakecovenpodcast.comGot a spooky story? Send us an email! theeasybakepod@gmail.comThanks for listening, and don't forget to keep it spooky!

Send us a textA freighter longer than a skyscraper is tall. Waves four seconds apart that can bend steel. A ballad recorded in a single take that changed how an entire industry thinks about risk. We sat down with John U. Bacon, author of The Gales of November, to trace the Edmund Fitzgerald from blueprint to bell, and from storm science to the quiet rooms where families still keep watch.We unpack what makes the Great Lakes uniquely dangerous: freshwater's sharper, closer-spaced waves; locally brewing systems that sit right over your head; and the long, narrow hulls forced by the Soo Locks. John explains how changes to the Plimsoll line let ships ride lower and heavier than intended, why welded seams and added tonnage tightened margins, and how a northern route, dark beacons, and dead radar turned one November run into a blind sprint. We revisit the race dynamics of the locks, the near-miss culture of “just one more trip,” and the accident chain that can turn routine into tragedy in minutes.Beyond the mechanics, we spend time with the people whose choices and dreams were on board: a celebrated captain delaying retirement to pay for his wife's care, a young deckhand saving for a road trip and a future he'd mapped out, an engineer mailing a ring home days before the lake took him. Then we follow the song—Gordon Lightfoot's first-take recording that became a national memorial—and how attention, grief, and storytelling helped drive reforms. The most striking fact remains: from 1875 to 1975, the lakes saw thousands of wrecks; in the fifty years since the Fitzgerald, not one commercial ship has been lost.If you care about maritime history, human resilience, and how culture can push safety forward, this conversation belongs in your queue. Listen, share with a friend who loves Great Lakes lore or music history, and if it moved you, subscribe and leave a review to help others find the show.

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Theo tells the story of the Toronto troubadour's 1976 historical folk-rock ballad about the Great Lakes disaster of the same name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gus takes a drive south to hop in the ultimate pontoon fishing machine with the Taps and Tackle crew - Matt and Jozef plus a special guest Anello from Central Waters Brewing Company. This crew lets it fly all LIVE while musky fishing in the pontoon and tackling some new topics - like beer! Finally we dive deeper than we ever have into the "tap" part of our name which Anello helps with that. Matt and Jozef also chat on the current state of Taps and Tackle brick and mortar, Wisconsin River musky fishing and much more! Tap in!Merch -> https://sugsfishing.com/https://centralwaters.com/In honor of the 29 lives lost on the SS Edmund Fitzgerald we had to cold open with none other than the Midwest song of November by Gordon Lightfoot himself - The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Hello and welcome to episode 121 of the Still Spinning Podcast. You can watch the live taping most Mondays at 7 PM on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram OR wait until the official podcast release on Wednesday morning. Visit your usual podcast subscription service to add us to your list. Visit our website for more details on becoming a sponsor and buying merch. All of this at stillspinningpodcast.com. Tonight is a very special episode of the podcast, our very first with a guest! The day we recorded this episode, November 10th, was the 50th anniversary of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. This episode is dedicated to that tragedy, the story around it and the Gordon Lightfoot song that tells the sad tale. We are so sorry to tell you, you WILL learn something if you listen. Consider that your warning. We appreciate you checking us out! We will be back next week, we hope to see you then!

We discuss on this week's episode the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald and the loss of her 29-member crew during a violent fall storm on November 10th, 1975. Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is an author of over thirty books on maritime history.  He's been a consultant to the US Park Service and an on-air expert for National Geographic and Fox and Friends among over ventures.  Dr. Frederick Stonehouse, welcome to WeatherBrains! Tonight's Guest Panelist is Tom Hultquist.  He is the technical program lead for the Analysis and Forecast Branch of the National Weather Service, working out of Minneapolis for the national office in Washington. His office sets requirements for, and does evaluations of, all the different modeling and analysis systems used by the NWS.  Thanks for joining us tonight, Tom! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Area of United States with the most shipwrecks (15:00) Shipwreck Coast (17:00) Great Lake with the most shipwrecks (16:45) RAMS Model (33:00) What type of weather modeling did they have in 1975?  (47:00) What makes a good weather forecast?  (52:00) Significance/impact of the Great Lakes industry base (01:03:00) Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald" (01:17:30) Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point (01:20:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:29:30) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:31:45)  E-Mail Segment (No segment this week - stay tuned!) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1034: Alabama Weather Network Picks of the Week: Tom Hultquist - "Dive Detectives": Rogue Wave/Edmund Fitzgerald Episode James Aydelott - Out Jen Narramore - Tornado in La Plata, MD on November 9th, 1926 Rick Smith - The OTUS Project Troy Kimmel - 50 Years Later, the Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald Lives On Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn John Gordon - The Storm That Sank the Edmund Fitzgerald John Gordon - "The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by John U. Bacon Bill Murray - Out James Spann - The Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Hello Travelers! Enjoy this short bonus episode for a walkabout the Canada pavilion as hosts Josh, Pete, and Jay honor the 50th anniversary of the last voyage of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the Great Lakes freighter that sank on this day, November 10, in 1975. The event was immortalized in song by Canadian songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, of which an instrumental version can be heard in the music loop at the Canada Pavilion in Epcot. You'll hear the full song after an introduction by the hosts and a short walkabout through the pavilion. Walkabout the World is now on TikTok! Come follow our visual companion to the audio podcast at Walkabout.the.world.pod on TikTok   Visit us at walkabouttheworld.com - find links to all the things - attraction episodes, Insta accounts of all the hosts, and even how to buy your own Walkabout shirt!   Look us up at @WalkaboutWDW on Instagram and drop us a note to say hi.   You can also drop us at line at contact@walkabouttheworld.com. Say hi, tell us how you found us, and give us some suggestions on things you'd love to hear. Please consider giving us a rating and review wherever you listen - it really helps!

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the sinking, this is a replay of Episode 33, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. The SS Edmund Fitzgerald was an American Great Lakes freighter that sank in Lake Superior during a terrible storm on November 10, 1975. The ship's crew of 29 men all perished and were never recovered. The Edmund Fitzgerald was the largest ship on North America's Great Lakes when it was launched on June 7, 1958. It remains the largest ship to have sunk in the Great Lakes. The Fitzgerald's tragic demise inspired Gordon Lightfoot's hit song “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” (1976), which helped make it the most famous shipwreck in the Great Lakes. The Fitzgerald's wreckage is in two pieces at the bottom of Lake Superior. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point has a bell on display as a memorial to the lost crew. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Original theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sean Sigfried⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen AD-FREE by becoming an Officer's Club Member ! Join at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Nov. 10, 1975, during a calamitous storm, the Edmund Fitzgerald sunk below the waves of Lake Superior. All 29 men aboard went down with the vessel. With no survivors and no eyewitnesses, there's always been a sense of mystery to what is arguably the most famous shipwreck in American history. The story itself was almost immediately immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's surprise hit ballad “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.”Fifty years on, John U. Bacon has written a new account of the disaster. In “The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” he humanizes the story, telling stories of each man on the ship as well as several of the families left behind. (Readers will also learn a good deal about the history of industry and shipping on the Great Lakes.). In this week's episode of the Book Review podcast, Bacon spoke with the host Gilbert Cruz about his new book. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

The Gales of November is very real on the Great Lakes, known as the “Month of Storms.”Some 550 wrecks lie on the bottom of Lake Superior, at least 200 along Superior's Shipwreck Coast, a treacherous 80-Mile stretch with no safe harbor between Munising and Whitefish Point. On November 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald, a 728 foot freighter went down in a storm described as both blizzard and hurricane taking all 29 crew members to their grave. Made famous by the Gordon Lightfoot song, the wreck has remained a mystery for fifty years.In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with maritime historian, author and lecturer Fred Stonehouse about that tragic night and what we have learned since her sinking and how her legacy has shaped maritime safety. Key TakeawaysThe Edmund Fitzgerald Sank Fifty Years Ago — But Its Mystery EnduresMaritime historian Fred Stonehouse recounts how the 729-foot freighter Edmund Fitzgerald sank on November 10, 1975, about 15 miles northwest of Whitefish Point. The ship went down without a distress signal, and all 29 crew members were lost—leaving one of the Great Lakes' most haunting mysteries.A Storm Described as Both a Blizzard and a HurricaneThe night the Fitzgerald went down, Lake Superior raged with winds exceeding 75 miles per hour—stronger than a Category 1 hurricane. As Fred explains, the storm “exceeded 75 miles an hour in wind, and a cat one hurricane's only 74.”Hubris and Hard Lessons on the Great Lakes“This was a time when ships had the attitude that they can't sink.”Fred reflects on how the culture of Great Lakes shipping in the 1970s—driven by confidence and schedules—left little room for caution. The Fitzgerald's loss changed that mindset forever, ushering in a new era of safety, respect, and humility toward Lake Superior.The Edmund Fitzgerald at 50: A Tragedy That Changed Everything“The world had changed in that instance when the Fitzgerald disappeared.” The tragedy sparked widespread reforms—from new navigation technology and onboard stress monitoring systems to emergency response protocols. The Ship That Became a Legend“She has sailed from fact into legend of the Great Lakes.”Fred explains how the Edmund Fitzgerald became immortalized through Gordon Lightfoot's ballad, cultural memory, and even merchandise—from ornaments to craft beer. The ship's story transcended history, turning into one of the most iconic Great Lakes legends.An Underwater Graveyard and a Place of ReverenceFred describes the Fitzgerald's final resting place, protected by the Canadian government and closed to divers since 1989. It remains a solemn memorial to the men who perished that night and a reminder of Lake Superior's power.Connect With Us:Lake Superior Podcast Page – https://nplsf.org/podcastFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/NationalParksOfLakeSuperiorFoundationLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-parks-of-lake-superior-foundationSponsors:Cafe Imports – Minneapolis-based importers of specialty green coffees since 1993, focused on sustainability. Learn more: https://cafeimports.comNational Parks of Lake Superior Foundation – Donate to protect Lake Superior's five national parks: https://nplsf.org/donate

Insightful and informative as always, we discuss great losses of different generations, new pop icons in KC, curious listings, and more. In focus are Chappel Roan, D'Angelo, John Lodge, Taylor Swift, Springsteen, Millenium's "top" hits, Gordon Lightfoot, and much more. Always a great musical ride!