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Hello folk music fans! Gordon Lightfoot is one of the greatest folk-rock artists of all time. And now there's a podcast celebrating and discussing his work, song by song. It's called Carefree Highway Revisited, and every episode, your host (that's me, Mike Messner) will examine one of Gordon's songs with the help of a special guest! So if that's your cup of tea, give us a listen and give us a follow. We'll see you on the Carefree Highway! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hello folk music fans! Gordon Lightfoot is one of the greatest folk-rock artists of all time. And now there's a podcast celebrating and discussing his work, song by song. It's called Carefree Highway Revisited, and every episode, your host (that's me, Mike Messner) will examine one of Gordon's songs with the help of a special guest! So if that's your cup of tea, give us a listen and give us a follow. We'll see you on the Carefree Highway! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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English

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6502071535


Episodes
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Heaven Help The Devil

3/26/2024
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.

Duration:00:55:40

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The Mountains and Maryann

3/5/2024
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.

Duration:00:54:43

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Tattoo

2/3/2024
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.

Duration:00:38:31

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Tattoo

2/3/2024
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.

Duration:00:38:31

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Waiting For You

1/22/2024
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.

Duration:00:53:06

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Waiting For You

1/22/2024
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.

Duration:00:53:06

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Pussy Willows Cat Tails, Part 2

1/4/2024
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.

Duration:00:26:51

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Pussy Willows Cat Tails, Part 1

12/22/2023
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.

Duration:00:40:00

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Too Late For Prayin'

12/6/2023
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.

Duration:00:33:21

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Too Late For Prayin'

12/6/2023
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.

Duration:00:33:21

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Summer Side of Life

11/21/2023
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.

Duration:00:39:39

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Cherokee Bend

10/24/2023
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_2CbM Sources: 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=8-1 When 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.

Duration:00:47:29

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Walls

10/10/2023
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.

Duration:00:34:08

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Hi'Way Songs

9/26/2023
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.

Duration:00:41:30

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All The Lovely Ladies

9/7/2023
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.

Duration:00:37:09

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Top Lightfoot Covers: Glenn Nelson & Mike Messner

8/19/2023
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.

Duration:00:58:21

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The Last Time I Saw Her, Part 2

8/5/2023
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.

Duration:00:29:11

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The Last Time I Saw Her, Part 1

7/1/2023
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.

Duration:00:35:09

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Whispers of the North, Part 2

6/15/2023
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.

Duration:00:32:36

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Whispers of the North, Part 1

6/1/2023
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.

Duration:00:31:14