Gordon Lightfoot - Did She Mention My Name/Back Here on Earth [Beat Goes On]

Title: Did She Mention My Name/Back Here on Earth [Beat Goes On] Artist: Gordon Lightfoot Release Date: 7/1/1994 Label: BGO Duration: 71:53 Album Type(s): Greatest Hits, lyrics/libretto UPC: 5017261201676 Genre: Folk Styles: Singer/Songwriter, Psychedelic, Soft Rock, Folk-Rock, Country-Folk, Contemporary Folk Moods: Earnest, Gentle, Poignant, Reflective, Autumnal, Calm/Peaceful, Earthy, Intimate, Laid-Back/Mellow, Organic, Bittersweet, Literate, Plaintive, Wistful, Amiable/Good-Natured Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Wherefor and Why
2. The Last Time I Saw Her
3. Black Day in July
4. May I
5. Magnificent Outpouring
6. Does Your Mother Know
7. The Mountains and Maryann
8. Pussywillows, Cat-Tails
9. I Want to Hear It from You
10. Something Very Special
11. Boss Man
12. Did She Mention My Name
13. Long Way Back Home
14. Unsettled Ways
15. Long Thin Dawn
16. Bitter Green
17. The Circle Is Small
18. Marie Christine
19. Cold Hands from New York
20. Affair on 8th Avenue
21. Don't Beat Me Down
22. The Gypsy
23. If I Could

Year Type Label Catalog # 1994 CD BGO 167

Did She Mention My Name/Back Here On Earth

Every '60s singer/songwriter of note expanded their instrumental approach as time went on, and Lightfoot was no exception. For his third album, he worked with John Simon (who would handle The Band and Big Brother), and occasionally used low-key orchestration. Though a tad more erratic than his earlier efforts, his songwriting remained remarkably consistent. His characteristically bright, uplifting outlook became more diverse as well, allowing for the chilling "Black Day in July" (written in response to the 1967 Detroit riots), the odd "Pussywillows, Cat-Tails" (an unusual and successful detour into baroque orchestral pop), and the ambiguous sobriety of "Does Your Mother Know." Back Here on Earth, the second half of this two-fer, was a retrenchment of sorts, recorded in Nashville with a three-piece acoustic lineup and a more countrified approach. It's not quite as outstanding as his first three albums, lacking highlights on the order of "Early Mornin' Rain" or "Black Day in July." Lightfoot never offered weak material on his United Artists efforts, however, and Back Here on Earth is still a very solid set. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide

Name Credits Charles Steiner Cover Photo, Photography Charlie Tallent Engineer Dan Kramer Photography Elliot Mazer Producer Gordon Lightfoot Rhythm, Guitar (Rhythm), Guitar, Piano, Vocals Herb Lovelle Drums Hugh McCracken Guitar John Simon Producer John Stockfish Bass John Tobler Liner Notes Laurice Milton Shea Guitar Red Shea Guitar Tim Lewis Cover Design