Gordon Lightfoot - Canadian Railroad Trilogy (Lyrics ) @anippygirl

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"Canadian Railroad Trilogy"
From the Album - The Way I Feel. 1967

Lyrics:

There was a time in this fair land when the railroad did not run
When the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun
Long before the white man and long before the wheel
When the green dark forest was too silent to be real

But time has no beginnings and the history has no bounds
As to this verdant country they came from all around
They sailed upon her waterways and they walked the forests tall
Built the mines, mills and the factories for the good of us all

And when the young man's fancy was turnin' to the spring
The railroad men grew restless for to hear the hammers ring
Their minds were overflowing with the visions of their day
And many a fortune lost and won and many a debt to pay

For they looked in the future and what did they see
They saw an iron road running from the sea to the sea
Bringing the goods to a young growing land
All up from the seaports and into their hands

Look away said they across this mighty land
From the eastern shore to the western strand

Bring in the workers and bring up the rails
We gotta lay down the tracks and tear up the trails
Open her heart let the life blood flow
Gotta get on our way 'cause we're moving too slow

Bring in the workers and bring up the rails
We're gonna lay down the tracks and tear up the trails
Open her heart let the life blood flow
Gotta get on our way 'cause we're moving too slow
Get on our way 'cause we're moving too slow

Behind the blue Rockies the sun is declining
The stars they come stealing at the close of the day
Across the wide prairie our loved ones lie sleeping
Beyond the dark ocean in a place far away

We are the navvies who work upon the railway
Swinging our hammers in the bright blazing sun
Living on stew and drinking bad whiskey
Bending our backs til the long days are done

We are the navvies who work upon the railway
Swinging our hammers in the bright blazing sun
Laying down track and building the bridges
Bending our old backs til the railroad is done

So over the mountains and over the plains
Into the muskeg and into the rain
Up the St. Lawrence all the way to Gaspe
Swinging our hammers and drawing our pay
Layin' 'em in and tying them down
Away to the bunkhouse and into the town
A dollar a day and a place for my head
A drink to the living, a toast to the dead

Oh the song of the future has been sung
All the battles have been won
On the mountain tops we stand
All the world at our command
We have opened up her soil
With our teardrops and our toil

For there was a time in this fair land when the railroad did not run
When the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun
Long before the white man and long before the wheel
When the green dark forest was too silent to be real
When the green dark forest was too silent to be real
And many are the dead men too silent to be real

updated 17 years ago

Gordon Lightfoot - Canadian Railroad Trilogy (Lyrics )

anippygirl 2009-03-08 | Gordon Lightfoot
"Canadian Railroad Trilogy"
From the Album - The Way I Feel. 1967

Lyrics:

There was a time in this fair land when the railroad did not run
When the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun
Long before the white man and long before the wheel
When the green dark forest was too silent to be real

But time has no beginnings and the history has no bounds
As to this verdant country they came from all around
They sailed upon her waterways and they walked the forests tall
Built the mines, mills and the factories for the good of us all

And when the young man's fancy was turnin' to the spring
The railroad men grew restless for to hear the hammers ring
Their minds were overflowing with the visions of their day
And many a fortune lost and won and many a debt to pay

For they looked in the future and what did they see
They saw an iron road running from the sea to the sea
Bringing the goods to a young growing land
All up from the seaports and into their hands

Look away said they across this mighty land
From the eastern shore to the western strand

Bring in the workers and bring up the rails
We gotta lay down the tracks and tear up the trails
Open her heart let the life blood flow
Gotta get on our way 'cause we're moving too slow

Bring in the workers and bring up the rails
We're gonna lay down the tracks and tear up the trails
Open her heart let the life blood flow
Gotta get on our way 'cause we're moving too slow
Get on our way 'cause we're moving too slow

Behind the blue Rockies the sun is declining
The stars they come stealing at the close of the day
Across the wide prairie our loved ones lie sleeping
Beyond the dark ocean in a place far away

We are the navvies who work upon the railway
Swinging our hammers in the bright blazing sun
Living on stew and drinking bad whiskey
Bending our backs til the long days are done

We are the navvies who work upon the railway
Swinging our hammers in the bright blazing sun
Laying down track and building the bridges
Bending our old backs til the railroad is done

So over the mountains and over the plains
Into the muskeg and into the rain
Up the St. Lawrence all the way to Gaspe
Swinging our hammers and drawing our pay
Layin' 'em in and tying them down
Away to the bunkhouse and into the town
A dollar a day and a place for my head
A drink to the living, a toast to the dead

Oh the song of the future has been sung
All the battles have been won
On the mountain tops we stand
All the world at our command
We have opened up her soil
With our teardrops and our toil

For there was a time in this fair land when the railroad did not run
When the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun
Long before the white man and long before the wheel
When the green dark forest was too silent to be real
When the green dark forest was too silent to be real
And many are the dead men too silent to be real

Jerry Doucette - All I Wanna Do

anippygirl 2010-02-23 | Jerry Doucette
"All I Wanna Do"
From the Album, 'Mama Let Him Play'.-1978

Ken Tobias - Every Bit Of Love

anippygirl 2009-08-10 | Ken Tobias,
"Every Bit Of Love"
From his 1975 Album- Every Bit Of Love

David Gates Goodbye Girl Lyrics provided

anippygirl 2009-06-23 | David Gates
"Goodbye Girl"

Lyrics:

All your life you've waited
for love to come and stay
and now that I have found you
you must not slip away.

I know its hard believing
the words you've heard before,
but darling you must trust them this once more.

Because baby, goodbye doesn't mean forever.
Let me tell ya goodbye doesn't mean we'll never be together again.
If you wake up and I'm not there I won't be long away
'cause the things you do my goodbye girl
will bring me back to you.

I know you've been taken
afraid to hurt again.
You fight the love you feel for me
instead of giving in.
Well, I can wait forever
for helping to see
that I was meant for you
and you for me.

So remember goodbye doesn't mean forever.
Let me tell ya goodbye doesn't mean we'll never be together again.
Though we maybe so far apart, you still would have my heart.
So forget your past, my goodbye girl 'cause now your home at last

Gordon Lightfoot If You Could Read My Mind - Lyrics

anippygirl 2009-05-27 | Gordon Lightfoot
If You Could Read My Mind - 1970

If You Could Read My Mind, by Gordon Lightfoot

If you could read my mind, love,
What a tale my thoughts could tell.
Just like an old time movie,
'Bout a ghost from a wishing well.
In a castle dark or a fortress strong,
With chains upon my feet.
You know that ghost is me.
And I will never be set free
As long as I'm a ghost that you can't see.
If I could read your mind, love,
What a tale your thoughts could tell.
Just like a paperback novel,
The kind the drugstores sell.
When you reached the part where the heartaches come,
The hero would be me.
But heroes often fail,
And you won't read that book again
Because the ending's just too hard to take!
I'd walk away like a movie star
Who gets burned in a three way script.
Enter number two:
A movie queen to play the scene
Of bringing all the good things out in me.
But for now, love, let's be real;
I never thought I could feel this way
And I've got to say that I just don't get it.
I don't know where we went wrong,
But the feeling's gone
And I just can't get it back.
If you could read my mind, love,
What a tale my thoughts could tell.
Just like an old time movie,
'Bout a ghost from a wishing well.
In a castle dark or a fortress strong.
With chains upon my feet.
But stories always end,
And if you read between the lines,
You'd know that I'm just tryin' to understand
The feelin's that you lack.
I never thought I could feel this way
And I've got to say that I just don't get it.
I don't know where we went wrong,
But the feelin's gone
And I just can't get it back!

Gordon Lightfoot - Me And Bobby McGee 1970

anippygirl 2009-05-25 | Gordon Lightfoot
Me And Bobby McGee
1970
"Me and Bobby McGee" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster, originally performed by Roger Miller. Janis Joplin notably covered the song on the album Pearl. The song was recorded only a few days before her death in October 1970.

Some sources state that Gordon Lightfoot issued the first recorded version; another story tells how Kristofferson popped his head into the studio with freshly written verses as Roger Miller was recording the song. Regardless, Miller was the first artist to have a hit with the song, peaking with it at #12 on the US country charts in 1969. Lightfoot's version hit #13 pop, and #1 country in his native Canada in 1970

Lighthouse - Sunny Days

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Sunny Days
1972

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Woodstock

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Woodstock,by Canadian Singer-Songwriter Joni Mitchell...

Gordon Lightfoot - Did She Mention My Name 1968, Lyrics

anippygirl 2009-02-19 | Gordon Lightfoot
Did She Mention My Name
1968 - Did She Mention My Name
This is a UA product!!!!!

Lyics:

It's so nice to meet an old friend and pass the time of day
And talk about the home town a million miles away
Is the ice still in the river, are the old folks still the same
And by the way, did she mention my name

Did she mention my name just in passing
And when the morning came, do you remember if she dropped a name or two
Is the home team still on fire, do they still win all the games
And by the way, did she mention my name

Is the landlord still a loser, do his signs hang in the hall
Are the young girls still as pretty in the city in the fall
Does the laughter on their faces still put the sun to shame
And by the way, did she mention my name

Did she mention my name just in passing
And when the talk ran high, did the look in her eye seem far away
Is the old roof still leaking when the late snow turns to rain
And by the way, did she mention my name

Did she mention my name just in passing
And looking at the rain, do you remember if she dropped a name or two
Won't you say hello from someone, they'll be no need to explain
And by the way, did she mention my name

Gordon Lightfoot - Steel Rail Blues

anippygirl 2009-02-19 | Gordon Lightfoot
"Steel Rail Blues"
From the Album-
Get Together

Red Roses For My Lady - Engelbert Humperdinck

anippygirl 2009-02-14 | Engelbert Humperdinck
"Red Roses For My Lady'

The Cowsills- Indian Lake, 1968....Lyrics Provided in Description!

anippygirl 2009-02-08 | Many Thanks To ' UMG ' For Use of there audio content!!
The Cowsills
Indian Lake
1968

Lyrics:

Indian Lake lyrics

You take a bus marked "Lakewood Drive"
And you keep on ridin' 'til you're out of the city.
Where the air is fine with the sweet smell of pine
And the countryside's pretty
And you'll see daffodils, peepin' over the hill
or a honey-lovin' mama bear
Just take a left at the bridge, go down to Quakertown Ridge
And in a minute you're there
di din din din din din di din din din din din
di din din din din din di din din din din din
Indian Lake is a scene you should make with your little one
Keep it in mind if you're lookin' to find
A place in the summer sun
You can swim in the cove, have a snack in the grove
or you can rent a canoe
At Indian Lake you'll be able to make the way the Indians do
Daoop bop bop daoop bop bop daoop bop bop daoop bop bop daoop bop bop
daoop bop bop daoop
bop bop daoop bop bop
Da din din di di di da din din di di di da din din di di di da din din
di di di
Indian Lake is a scene you should make with your little one
Keep it in mind if you're lookin' to find a place in the summer sun
Swim in the cove, have a snack in the grove or you can rent a canoe
At Indian Lake you'll be able to make the way the indians do
woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo
Indian Lake is a scene you should make with your little one
Keep it in mind if you're lookin' to find a place in the summer sun
Swim in the cove, have a snack in the grove or you can rent a canoe

Michel Pagliaro - What The Hell I Got (Lryics)

anippygirl 2009-02-04 | michel pagliaro what the hell i got

Chilliwack (Fly At Night)...1977...Lyrics Provided Under Info:

anippygirl 2009-01-26 | Chilliwack
Fly At Night
1977

Lyrics for "Fly at Night"

Four men in a rock 'n roll band
Fly at night in the morning we land
Fly at night 'til we're satisfied
See the morning from the otherside

And when you close your eyes
Sleep comes fast
When you fly the universe
Well, you need some rest
Yeah, you need some rest

Ooh, we like the big wide spaces
Yeah, we like a sea of faces
Time is just a rubber band
Time is at our command

And when we look out
And see you there
You seem much closer
And you feel so near
Yeah, you feel so near

Well we fly by night, it's like a rocket flight
And baby that's just what it's for
Yeah, we fly by night, it makes you feel alright
It keeps you coming back for more

[Guitar break]

Well we fly by night, it's like a rocket flight
And baby that's just what it's for
We fly by night, it makes you feel alright
It keeps you coming back for more

[Guitar break]

Four men in a rock 'n roll band
Fly at night in the morning we land
Fly at night 'til we're satisfied
See the morning from the other side

Mashmakhan - As The Years Go By

anippygirl 2009-01-18 | "As The Years Go By"...Mashmakhan, Canadian Rock

Info about this band;

Pierre Senecal, Brian Edwards, and Rayburn Blake formed their first band in 1960 as band names like the Phantoms, Ray Blake's Combo, and the Dominoes. In 1965 they were still playing together but with the addition of another Montrealer, Gerry Mercer, who stepped in to replace Edwards (who left the band for a short while). When Edwards returned to the band, Mercer stayed on to make it a quartet, and by now they were calling themselves the Triangle and backing up Montreal R&B singer Trevor Payne. They continued in this vein until 1969, when producer Bob Hahn recognized their talent and took them to Toronto, then the music capitol of Canada, and helped them get signed with Columbia Records. The name of the band was changed to Mashmakhan, after a type of drug being peddled by a local dealer, to become more hip with the young people, and the journey began. Pierre Senecal's "As Years Go By" was released as a single in an edited form, and became the group's first hit. The single sold 100,000 copies in Canada, 500,000 copies in the U.S., and over 1,000,000 copies in Japan, which led to a Beatlemania-like tour for the band in the latter country; it received much publicity and made Mashmakhan an international success story. The band followed the hit with two singles, "Gladwyn" and "Days When We Are Free." In 1970 Mashmakhan released its debut self-titled album, containing the three singles in alternate form, to international critical acclaim. Mashmakhan was one of two contributors to the musical score of the 1971 NFB film Epilogue/Fieve and recorded the song "Couldn't Find the Sun" for the movie. Then, for some unknown reason, the bottom fell out. Mashmakhan's second album, The Family, was released in 1971, and bombed; fan support was lost, and despite a couple of good singles, they did not have the right formula to make it back to the top. Although the album did sell well in Japan, the band split up shortly thereafter. ~ Keith Pettipas, All Music Guide

Roger Miller Old Toy Trains 1967

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Roger Miller
Old Toy Trains

Ian Thomas Painted Ladies 1973

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Based on US Hot 100 Chart
US...#34 in 1973.

R Dean Taylor - Indiana Wants Me 1970

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R Dean Taylor
'Indiana Wants Me'

Mac Davis.....Baby Dont Get Hooked On Me..1972.. W/Lyrics

anippygirl 2008-10-16 | Mac Davis
Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me
1972.

Gallery - Its So Nice To Be With You

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The Stampeders - Oh My Lady

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Terry Jacks - Concrete Sea

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Concrete Sea

The Bells - Fly Little White Dove

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Fly Little White Dove
Canadian Rock Band

The Stampeders- Minstrel Gypsy

anippygirl 2008-07-28 | The Stampeders
Minstrel Gypsy
By Request!

Hey, if your a Stampeders fan, why not check out there web site... http://www.stampeders.net

Many thanks for your view, and comments:
And I do accept requests!
Thanks again folks!!

The Youngbloods - Get Together

anippygirl 2008-06-01 | First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to UMG for allowing this product!

............THANK YOU UMG!..............

This tune was recorded by the Youngbloods in the 60's. Get Together. Love & Peace. Come on people now, smile on your brother everybody 'Get Together' try to love one another right now!

Not the greatest of pics, however, I believe this tune speaks for itself!
Peace & Love to All!
Please enjoy!

Linda.

The Stampeders - Oh My Lady

anippygirl 2008-05-30 | 'The Stampeders'

The Stampeders, (Kim Berly,Rich Dodson,and Ronnie King), are recognized as one of Canada's top rock groups of the 70's!

In 1972, they won Juno awards ( equal to grammy) for Best group, Best single,("Sweet City Woman")

Between 1971 and 1976, they recorded 10 albums with many reaching gold and platinum status.

Many of their songs,
" Sweet City Woman","Hit The Road Jack"
(with Wolfman Jack)," Carry Me " and "Wild Eyes", entered the top 30 in the U.S. and 12of their singles charted top-10 in Canada.
In my opinion,
A Canadian Treasure!
***************The Stampeders!**************