Carefree Highway Revisited
The Music Of Gordon Lightfoot, Song by Song
Mike Messner
Show overview
Carefree Highway Revisited has been publishing since 2021, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 65 episodes. That works out to roughly 40 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 31 min and 43 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 2.1 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Mike Messner.
From the publisher
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 information.
Latest Episodes
View all 65 episodesS3 Ep 14Heaven Help The Devil
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.
S3 Ep 13The Mountains and Maryann
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.
S3 Ep 12Tattoo
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.
S3 Ep 11Waiting For You
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.com/privacy for more information.
S3 Ep 10Pussy Willows Cat Tails, Part 2
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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 Ep 9Pussy Willows Cat Tails, Part 1
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.
S3 Ep 8Too Late For Prayin'
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.
S3 Ep 7Summer Side of Life
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.
S3 Ep 6Cherokee Bend
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.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLiQhF_2CbMSources:The Way West: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0324509/Thirteen Moons: https://www.amazon.com/Thirteen-Moons-Novel-Charles-Frazier/dp/0812967585/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698104228&sr=8-1When the Legends Die: https://www.amazon.com/When-Legends-Die-Hal-Borland/dp/1635618649/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OVH97LPY6QGS&keywords=when+the+legends+die+book&qid=1698104276&sprefix=when+the+lege%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 Ep 5Walls
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.
S3 Ep 4Hi'Way Songs
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.
S3 Ep 3All The Lovely Ladies
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.
S3 Ep 2Top Lightfoot Covers: Glenn Nelson & Mike Messner
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.
S3 Ep 1The Last Time I Saw Her, Part 2
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.
S2 Ep 19The Last Time I Saw Her, Part 1
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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 18Whispers of the North, Part 2
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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 17Whispers of the North, Part 1
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.YouTube:https://youtu.be/cyCOnFvdTz8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Announcement, 5-2-23
A brief statement on Gordon's passing and the future of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 16Saturday Clothes
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.
S2 Ep 15Sixteen Miles (To Seven Lakes)
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.