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Don Quixote

~ Gordon Lightfoot (Artist)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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While many of Gordon Lightfoot's 1970s collaborations with producer Lenny Waronker resulted in larger-sounding records that minimized Lightfoot's guitar playing for extravagant orchestrations, Don Quixote is as pure a folk record as you can imagine. A three-piece band provides support, and strings do turn up on six tracks, but Lightfoot stands front and centre here. Title aside, Don Quixote is decidedly Canadian-sounding and moves like a glacial train trip across the country. From the soft, concertina-enhanced shimmer of "Christian Island (Georgian Bay)" to the now-classic ramblin' man tune "Alberta Bound," featuring Ry Cooder on a raging mandolin solo, this is Lightfoot at his most elegant. --Matt Galloway

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5.0 out of 5 stars Super songs by a super songwriter, Jan 18 2004
By Kilgore "wonderman1" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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Summer Side of Life is my personal favourite of Gord's, but this one is right up there. Simple, unpretentious, wonderful songs. If you like Lightfoot and haven't heard this album I strongly recommend you give it a listen
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5.0 out of 5 stars Top of his Game, Jul 11 2003
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I'm like most of the other reviewers in that I think that this is Lightfoot's best album by far!! I have had this LP for over 30 years and have worn it out, so it's time to buy the CD.

Nevertheless, this album does have its weak points. Three songs are mediocre at best. Patriot's Dream is a good antiwar song but the music and the lyrics don't work together. Ode to Big Blue is dull and repetitive, reminiscent of Edmund Fitzgerald. On Susan's Floor is neither lyrically or musically inspiring.

On the other hand, the other 8 tracks are nothing short of outstanding. The best cuts are the title track, Second Cup of Coffee, Alberta Bound, and Beautiful. "Beautiful" is probably the finest love song ever written, with stunning acoustic guitar work.

I just can't get enough of this album. It reminds me of how good I feel when I visit Canada. Very uplifting and entertaining!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of Gordon Lightfoot's Finest Efforts, a Superb Album., Jun 18 2003
By Jim Wilkins (Galesburg, IL) - See all my reviews
I have been listening to and enjoying "Don Quixote" since 1972. All eleven of these songs are gems, and many of them continue to be performed live even now, more than 30 years later! The Gord's Gold set of "best of's" replicate several of these songs, but nowhere do they sound as fresh and good as on this album. It is on my "20 albums to have if stranded on a desert island" list, and has been for years. I highly recommend this wonderful work to any music fan, you won't be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful, highly original piece of work
Being a teenage girl, I guess people wouldn't be expecting me to like this album, let alone have even heard of Gordon Lightfoot. Read more
Published on Jan 23 2003 by Midnight_PhoenixFlames

5.0 out of 5 stars Quintessential Lightfoot
This CD (album) is a very personal one for me as, back in 1972, I experienced my "Lightfoot Epiphany" when the song "Don Quixote" came on the radio. Read more
Published on Jun 6 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars More Songs From The Canadian Songsmith
Don Quixote is the follow-upo to Gordon Lightfoot's breakthrough album If You Could Read My Mind. Much like its predecessor, Don Quixote contains folksy songs with literate and... Read more
Published on April 5 2002 by Thomas Magnum

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best
It took me awhile but this is my favorite recording of Gordon Lightfoot music beside his Gord's Gold. Almost any recording of his I appreciate.
Published on Nov 1 2001 by Blue

5.0 out of 5 stars Memories
I was born after this album was released and was raised to it playing in the background. I have great memories of these melodies playing throughout my childhood and I am still... Read more
Published on Oct 29 2000 by Joseph Mikitish

5.0 out of 5 stars Gordon Lightfoot's Perfect Album!
I have always been a fan of Canadian Gordon Lightfoot's music. From the first time eI heard Peter, Paul and Mary's wonderful covers of Lightfoot songs like "Early Morning... Read more
Published on Jul 13 2000 by Barron Laycock

5.0 out of 5 stars Lightfoot At His Best
Gordon Lightfoot came to my attention back when I was in Jr. High. I first heard him on old San Diego adult contemporary station KDEO and have been a fan ever since. Read more
Published on April 18 2000 by Kurt Harding

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Gordon Lightfoot Original Album
I listened to "Gord's Gold" for 10 years and loved it. Then I got a gift certificate and decided to buy "Don Quixote", though I didn't know any songs but the... Read more
Published on Feb 11 2000 by chrisblake

5.0 out of 5 stars Lightfoot's best!
This has been one of my favorites since the early 70's. Those who know this album know that these are songs that will stick in your mind forever. Read more
Published on Aug 19 1999 by historypam@aol.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Vintage Lightfoot
I'd like to echo the sentiments of Valerie Magee, I've owned this record in just about every format possible since 1973.... Read more
Published on May 5 1999

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