Episodes

A brief statement on Gordon's passing and the future of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.etsy.com/shop/CHRPodcastStore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Toronto! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.youtube.com/watch?v=D05h4c_Nfks Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Carefreehighwayrevisited Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CHRPodcastStore...

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.patreon.com/Carefreehighwayrevisited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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://www.patreon.com/Carefreehighwayrevisited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest, musician John McLachlan (making his second appearance on the show), 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.

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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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=DQOYiKbP5D0 Show Patreon Account: www.patreon.com/CarefreeHighwayRevisited Guest's Band Page: www.lightfeetband.com.au MIke's email: teachermik...

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 in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web becomes listenable! Browse articles from topics you choose and sta...

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 trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web ...

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.

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 Date With Death! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Lee McCormack discuss this hit single from the Summertime Dream album (1976). You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Books Boys, and Mostly Folk Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike and his guest, Gene "Doc G" Pierro of Hamilton Radio chat about Gordon Lightfoot's music, its impact on Gene's career as a musician and broadcaster, and about Hamilton Radio. You'll also hear a word from the 20 Minute History Podcast and the Mostly Folk Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Lawrence Burke discuss the title track from Gordon Lightfoot's 1982 album, Shadows. Also, spots from partner Newsly and fellow podcasts How Good It Is and All Those Years Ago. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android that picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web has become listenable! You can browse ar...

In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Ed Lewek discuss this bluegrass-tinged song from Summer Side of Life, Lightfoot's 1971 album. We'll also hear from fellow podcasts Back to the '80s and How Good It Is, along with Newsly. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android that picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web has become listenable! You ca...

In this episode, second-time guests Kevin & Erin Hester join host Mike Messner to discuss "Mother of a Miner's Child" from Gordon Lightfoot's 1972 album Old Dan's Records. We'll also hear from fellow podcasts Back to the '80s and Books Boys, along with Newsly. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android that picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web ...

In this episode, Mike Messner and guest Michael Howitt discuss "Black Day In July" from Gordon Lightfoot's third album, Did She Mention My Name. Spots from "Oldie But A Goodie," "Books Boys" and "Back to the '80s" are also featured. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.