The 1978 version has electric guitar and three partharmony on the chorus, as well as some orchestration. First time I've heard this version- Gord just can't do a bad version.
This must be one of several versions of the song. This studio version is the one which I think is too fast. A wonderful person saw my shoutout for help looking for the version of this song that I originally owned. Yes, I believe that it was on the "Endless Wire" album.
Hi debbant & thanks so much for posting this song! Personally, I prefer the later, slower version. Notwithstanding, with your ear for great music you MUST find another song by Gordon called "Beautiful". If you've already found it, PLEASE let me know where....all of my record albums are in storage!
He has another song called Circle of Steel but the melody is not the same. He rerecorded Circle is Small in the late 70s and the lyrics changed slightly. The melody was the same but the tempo was a little slower and used more "electrified instruments". It went to #33 on the charts. I like the 60s version better so I used it here.
@johnnybermo there is a 1978 version of this that he released, it used to be on here but is gone now. In my opinion, the 1978 version is so much better too, it is a shame that it is not here anymore, if anyone has it can you please put it back up?
Hi Mike. One of the reasons I hate forums like this, is that it's impossible to know what post a reply is referring to! Did someone say that there are more than 2 versions of "The Circle is Small?
![Lp. Сердце Вселенной #1 НАЧАЛО ПУТЕШЕСТВИЯ [Новый сезон] • Майнкрафт](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/380Q7gLWGvk/mqdefault.jpg)
We have lost a Canadian Gem! What a beautifully crafted song, oh, how he will be missed……thank you Gordon, God Bless you……
Another heartbreaker from Gordie...damn. He knows. He's been there.
my favourite Lightfoot song (I think... there are so many, but this one can almost make me cry!)
The selection of photos for this song is outstanding
This is the original recording from 1968. The 1978 recording was just an update
This song is from 1978 & reached #33 on the chart. (U.S, Billboard)
This is the 1968 version, he has a completely different version that charted in the late 70's.Any other versions are live.
On UA [ second version on WB ]
Thank you so much for sharing this heart-wrenching song.
Your accompanying video makes it all the more poignant..
what a great song...simply timeless
Very thoughtful selection of photos to accompany this song -- thank you!
only two studio versions as far as I know!
The 1978 version has electric guitar and three partharmony on the chorus, as well as some orchestration. First time I've heard this version- Gord just can't do a bad version.
Classic Lightfoot!!
This must be one of several versions of the song. This studio version is the one which I think is too fast. A wonderful person saw my shoutout for help looking for the version of this song that I originally owned. Yes, I believe that it was on the "Endless Wire" album.
Has there ever been a better song writing poet than Gordon Lightfoot ?
WOW this is great!!! never heard......
@rin3guy
Actually this version is from his "Back Here On Earth" album in 1968.
I love this song
Hi debbant & thanks so much for posting this song! Personally, I prefer the later, slower version. Notwithstanding, with your ear for great music you MUST find another song by Gordon called "Beautiful". If you've already found it, PLEASE let me know where....all of my record albums are in storage!
He has another song called Circle of Steel but the melody is not the same. He rerecorded Circle is Small in the late 70s and the lyrics changed slightly. The melody was the same but the tempo was a little slower and used more "electrified instruments". It went to #33 on the charts. I like the 60s version better so I used it here.
I like the other version better as well it plays much better.
@johnnybermo there is a 1978 version of this that he released, it used to be on here but is gone now. In my opinion, the 1978 version is so much better too, it is a shame that it is not here anymore, if anyone has it can you please put it back up?
Hi Mike. One of the reasons I hate forums like this, is that it's impossible to know what post a reply is referring to! Did someone say that there are more than 2 versions of "The Circle is Small?
can't imagine another versoin to be better
@WhateverUlike68 absolutely with this one.
I like both versions, really . . . but this one is a little less "pop" sounding . . . :-)
Uh these are the only 2 versions.
The 1978 version is better but there was more orchestration. He wails on the 12 string here!