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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 infor ...
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The world at war, thousands of miles away...but is the home front really safe? Follow the adventures of Helen Meeker, a special agent working for President Franklin Roosevelt to fight against Nazi espionage on American soil during World War II. Helen and her team must face an enemy that seems to lurk in every corner of the United States -- armed with diabolical technology, ruthless schemes, and a determination to overthrow all that is good. Armed with the support of a president and the dedic ...
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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.…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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) Host…
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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.…
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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.
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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.
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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.you…
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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.…
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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.…
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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.…
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Top Lightfoot Covers: Glenn Nelson & Mike Messner
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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.…
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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.…
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Helen and the FBI find the person they think they're looking for, but has the real Reggie Fister eluded them again? The Meeker sisters return to Washington, where a shocking turn of events awaits them. The Long Highway Players will return for Season 3 of In The President's Service later in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…
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Reggie Fister is taken into custody by the FBI. Helen and Allison make a shocking discovery, and rush to join the authorities in their search for a critical person of interest in the case. Will they find him before it's too late? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Helen gets help from one expected source and one very unexpected source in her quest to rescue Allison and find Henry Reese. The package from Frederic Bauer arrives in New York, and the Meeker sisters have an emotional reunion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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…
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Frederic Bauer sends his latest victim to New York and gives instructions to the hired guns who will deliver him. At the same time, Helen learns where Allison is trapped, from an unlikely source, and makes plans to free her before she suffocates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Helen flies to Arkansas to discover Allison's whereabouts, and enlists the help of local law enforcement and an FBI agent in her search. Meanwhile, Frederic Bauer reveals more details about the visitors to the secret lab in Illinois. https://inthepresidentsservice.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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As Helen urgently begins the search for both her sister Allison and her partner Henry Reese, the Secret Service interrogates Reggie Fister -- and makes a discovery that may blow the whole investigation wide open. https://inthepresidentsservice.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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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…
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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. …
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Helen fights the elements and armed crooks to rescue Ellen Shellmeyer. Lives are saved and lives are lost in upstate New York, as the series comes to a close with two other lives very much at stake. The Long Highway Players will be back in the second series from In the President's Service on June 15, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Helen is torn between her dedication to saving Wilbur Shellmeyer's life and the romantic advances of Reggie Fister. She seeks help from at least one "higher authority" in discerning what to do. A call with her sister Allison reveals what may be the key to the entire mystery... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Helen and Henry elude an assassination attempt and get back to Washington. Helen has dinner with Reggie, who has more on his mind than a date. Nigel warns Helen not to trust Reggie, and Reggie warns Helen the same about Nigel. Helen comes face to face with Wilbur Shellmeyer to find out why he confessed to crimes he didn't commit. Hosted on Acast. S…
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Helen meets Nigel at a formal dinner, and shares in the shock of all present when they see Reggie Fister alive and well. Fister explains his escape from the Nazis. Helen and Henry go looking for Mrs. Shellmeyer, and find her frightened for her life and her husband's. On their return to Washington, Helen and Henry's car has major problems -- and the…
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Helen and Henry, with help from the undertaker, dig up the body of Wilbur Shellmeyer's daughter -- and find more than they expected. They quickly return to Washington to keep up the search for the truth about Shellmeyer, but a late-night phone call changes Helen's plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Helen resolves the hostage issue at the bank and helps the robbers find what they think they're looking for. On the way to Georgia, Helen and Henry reminisce about their past, and Helen gives Henry a project. They meet with Sheriff Brice Johnson in Shady Grove, where Johnson agrees to help them exhume a body from the local cemetery -- and Henry bre…
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In occupied France during World War II, a British squad comes under fire and must leave its commander behind. Back in Washington, Helen Meeker asks President Roosevelt for permission to investigate a suspicious case -- but also gets assigned a task she'd rather not have. An emergency arises, and Helen races to downtown Washington to assist the FBI …
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A brief statement on Gordon's passing and the future of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Michael Hill (a native of Orillia, Ontario) discuss "Saturday Clothes" from the Sit Down Young Stranger album from 1970. You will also hear from Kopp's Records, as well as fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Paranormal Son and Victorian Periodical Parade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…
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Anyone feel like riding a morning train? In this episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, Mike Messner and Will Kruger chat about Sixteen Miles to Seven Lakes, from the Lightfoot! album released in 1966. You'll also hear from Kopps Records of Toronto and fellow podcasts A Date With Death, Books Boys and Victorian Periodical Parade. Hosted on Acast. S…
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In this episode, Mike concludes his time with Richard Harison, Gordon Lightfoot's road manager for most of the 1970s. You'll also hear from the How Good It Is podcast and Kopp's Records of Toronto. Show website: www.lightfootpodcast.com Link to Richard's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Red-Eye-Lightfoot/dp/1525554638 https://www.et…
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In this episode, you'll hear the first part of Mike Messner's interview with Richard Harison, former road manager for Gordon Lightfoot. Richard will discuss his book, Once Upon a Red Eye, and talk about some of his experiences with Lightfoot on the road and in the studio. You'll also hear from the Mostly Folk podcast and from Kop's Records of Toron…
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In this episode, Mike and his guest Gerald Kandestin discuss the title track from the 1970 album of the same name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasters 20 Minute History, The Paranormal Son, Back to the '80s and All Grown Up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest, Eileen Masover, discuss this song from the 1993 "Waiting for You" album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts A Date With Death, Mostly Folk, 20 Minute History, and The Paranormal Son. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G9PiSiWAwU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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If You Could Read My Mind (Crossover with How Good It Is)
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In this episode, Mike Messner has his second visit with Claude Call, host of the How Good It Is podcast, for a discussion of Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind" from his 1970 album of the same name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Back to the '80s and All Grown up. Youtube: https://youtu.be/jiU2lrGnT7U Patreon: https://www.patreon.…
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In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest, Michael Roth, discuss this selection from Gordon Lightfoot's Back Here On Earth album of 1968 (and re-recorded for the compilation double album Gord's Gold in 1975). You'll also hear from fellow podcasts How Good It Is, Paranormal Son, Books Boys, and All Those Years Ago. Youtube: https://www.youtub…
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In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Kevin McClear conclude their discussion of this song from Lightfoot's 1969 live album, Sunday Concert. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Mostly Folk Podcast, Sinister Story Hour, A Date With Death, and Oldie But A Goodie. YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4cAnMZc79U Patreon: https://www.…
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In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Kevin McClear (in his second appearance on the show) discuss this song from Lightfoot's 1969 live album, Sunday Concert. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts How Good It Is, The Paranormal Son, Books Boys and All Those Years Ago. YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4cAnMZc79U Patreon: https:/…
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In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Jeff Coast (making his second appearance on the show) discuss Gordon's song "Is There Anyone Home" from the Sundown album (1974). You'll also hear from fellow podcasters Oldie But A Goodie, Back to the 80s, All Grown Up and 20 Minute History. YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLPLS4ODkBI …
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In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest, musician John McLachlan, examine this song from the 1972 Don Quixote album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Sinister Story Hour, A Date With Death, How Good It Is, and Mostly Folk Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest (and great friend and former college roommate) Dave Stewart discuss "Ghosts of Cape Horn," from Gordon Lightfoot's 1980 album Dream Street Rose. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts How Good It Is, All Those Years Ago, The Paranormal Son, and Books Boys -- and a special invitation from Mike. Hosted …
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In this episode, host Mike Messner concludes his interview with Gary Luck and their discussion of "Dreamland" from Gordon Lightfoot's 1978 album Endless Wire. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Back to the 80s, All Grown Up and 20 Minute History. Link to YouTube version of "Dreamland": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQOYiKbP…
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In this episode, Part 1 of 2, host Mike Messner and his guest, Gary Luck, discuss "Dreamland" from the Endless Wire (1978) album. Mike also gives time to A Date With Death and talks about Newsly. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android. It picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you i…
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In the premiere episode for Season 2, Michael Howitt returns to discuss High and Dry from the Sundown album (1974). Host Mike Messner also lends some time to the Mostly Folk podcast and Sinister Story Hour. Show website: www.lightfootpodcast.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/carefreehighwayrevisited YouTube to "High And Dry": https://www.youtube.com/wat…
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Did She Mention My Name (Season 1 Finale)
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In this episode, host Mike Messner closes out the first season of the show with guest Jim Thorne, who discusses "Did She Mention My Name" from the 1968 album of the same name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts A Date With Death, All Grown Up, and Newsly. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android. It picks up web articles about the most trendin…
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In this episode, Deb Radwan returns to the show to discuss "Salute," from the 1983 album of the same name, with host Mike Messner. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts A Date With Death, Books Boys, and Back to the '80s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, guest Donny Screws of Chester, GA (a former member of the Lee Jessup Band and current member of the Midlife Chryslers) joins host Mike Messner to discuss "Sea of Tranquility" from Gordon Lightfoot's 1980 album Dream Street Rose. You'll also hear spots from fellow podcasts Books Boys, Oldie But A Goodie, and the new audio drama, A D…
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