Carefree Highway Revisited

25/06/2024

I'm about to go out on the road myself, so why not listen to a song about it? In this episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, my guest Jean-Paul de Gaye and I discuss "Somewhere, U.S.A." from the 1974 Sundown album. You can listen to the free version of the show, and find out how to access the full version, here:

In this episode, Mike welcomes fellow Lightfoot fan Jean-Paul de Gaye from Perth, Australia to discuss this song from the 1974 Sundown album.This is the free version of the show. If you’d like to hear the rest of this conversation - along with all of our other extended and bonus episodes - become ...

30/05/2024

The sun is rising...who's that coming up the stairs to make you laugh and bend your ear? In the most recent episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, my guest Deb Radwan (making her SEVENTH appearance on the show) joins me to discuss "Minstrel of the Dawn" from the Sit Down Young Stranger album. You can find the sample version of the episode here:

In this episode, Mike welcomes fellow Lightfoot fan and frequent CHR guest Deb Radwan to discuss this song from the 1970 Sit Down Young Stranger album. This is the free version of the show. If you’d like to hear the rest of this conversation - along with all of our other extended and bonus episode...

04/05/2024

A little late in coming, but we're back with a new episode on a new network! Mike and his guest John Kolaga talk about Now And Then from the 1975 Cold On The Shoulder album in this free version of the podcast. You can find this and other programs here:

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.....

09/04/2024

I've just released the 19th episode of Writing the West -- a dramatic audio podcast based on the stories and poetry of my friend Rick Steber, winner of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for Best Western Novel. I invite you to check it out when you have the chance. Thanks!

This episode includes the stories

27/03/2024

Who knew that the devil needed any help?? In the latest episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, my guest Derek Buckley and I discuss Heaven Help the Devil from Gordon Lightfoot's 1982 Shadows album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Firebreathing Kittens, In The President's Service, Mostly Folk Podcast and Writing The West. Happy listening!

Carefree Highway Revisited

23/03/2024

I've just released the 18th episode of Writing the West -- a dramatic audio podcast based on the stories and poetry of my friend Rick Steber, winner of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for Best Western Novel. I invite you to check it out when you have the chance. Thanks!

This episode includes the stories

07/03/2024

I'm baaaaaaaack with a new episode of Carefree Highway Revisited! In this episode, my guest Michael Howitt and I discuss "The Mountains and Maryann" 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.

Carefree Highway Revisited

29/02/2024

I've just released the 17th episode of Writing the West -- a podcast based on the stories and poetry of my friend Rick Steber, winner of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for Best Western Novel. I invite you to check it out when you have the chance. Thanks!

This episode includes the stories

03/02/2024

Care to show us your colors?? In this episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, Mike Messner and guest Jeff Coast discuss "Tattoo" 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.

Carefree Highway Revisited

21/01/2024

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.

Carefree Highway Revisited

04/01/2024

Let's ring in the new year! In the latest episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, my guest Jack Ward and I conclude our discussion of P***y 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)

22/12/2023

It's the first day of winter, but how about a song that encompasses all four seasons? In the latest episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, 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. (Part 1 of 2)

Carefree Highway Revisited

15/12/2023

I've just released the 15th episode of Writing the West -- a podcast based on the stories and poetry of my friend Rick Steber, winner of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for Best Western Novel. I invite you to check it out when you have the chance. Thanks!

This episode includes the stories

07/12/2023

Maybe it's too early for Christmas, but is it too late for praying? IN the latest episode of Carewfree Highway Revisited, Mike tries to answer that question by examining that song, from the 1974 Sundown album, with his guests Kevin and Erin Hester. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Writing The West, Back to the 80s. How Good It Is and The Paranormal Son.

Carefree Highway Revisited

02/05/2023

Hey all. I am stunned and saddened by Gord's passing tonight. In honor of the man, I will be suspending the podcast for about a month, but to honor his music, I will resume it in June. I'll put an announcement out on CHR sometime tomorrow.

06/01/2023

Fast breaking news...I now have an Etsy store with products that you, the listeners, had specifically indicated interest in! Please visit my storefront at CHRPodcastStore.etsy.com 🙂

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01/12/2022

New Episode! "Is There Anyone Home"

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Carefree Highway Revisited

17/11/2022

New Episode! "Looking At The Rain"

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Carefree Highway Revisited

30/10/2022

New Episode! "Ghosts of Cape Horn"

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Carefree Highway Revisited

22/10/2022

New Episode! "Dreamland, Part 2"

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Carefree Highway Revisited

17/10/2022

New Episode! "Dreamland, Part 1"

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Carefree Highway Revisited

11/10/2022

5 Star Review: "At long last: Finally! How did I not know about this? After 50 years of listening I claim that I can almost sing along with most all of the recordings I own. It was the…" via

At long last: Finally! How did I not know about this? After 50 years of listening I claim that I can almost sing along with most all of the recordings I own. It was the lyrics that drew me in. Now to be able to listen to a show where it’s about the lyrics makes my life complete. My first? “When ...

26/09/2022

New Episode! "High and Dry"

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Carefree Highway Revisited

01/08/2022

Okay, a slightly embarrassing admission and question. My computer ate my brainstorm document so I am trying to reconstruct the schedule for the second season as best I can. So...who asked to discuss these songs on the show?
Is There Anyone Home
Too Late For Prayin
Sit Down Young Stranger
Please advise via DM or reply to post -- and please don't poach a song you didn't specifically ask about, tempting though it may be!

01/08/2022

New Episode! "Did She Mention My Name (Season 1 Finale)"

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Carefree Highway Revisited

14/07/2022

New Episode! "Salute"

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Carefree Highway Revisited

24/06/2022

New Episode! "Sea of Tranquility"

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Carefree Highway Revisited

18/06/2022

5 Star Review: "Love it: Love! Love! What a podcast... I love it so so much!" via

Love it: Love! Love! What a podcast... I love it so so much!

14/06/2022

5 Star Review: "Love this show: Hey guys I just started to listen to your podcast and i love it! Started today and I'm already on the 7th podcast and counting!! Please keep it going" via

Love this show: Hey guys I just started to listen to your podcast and i love it! Started today and I'm already on the 7th podcast and counting!! Please keep it going