Thanks for the info. Rick...I never heard that before. He is a true artist in every sense..I saw him in concert about 10 years ago and enjoyed every minute of the show.

IT IS SAID THAT GORDON LIGHTFOOT GOT THE INSPIRATION FOR THIS SONG WHEN HE WAS LEAVING PHOENIX, AZ AFTER GIVING A CONCERT THERE. WHILE RIDING NORTH ON I-17 JUST NORTH OF PHOENIX, HE SAW THE SIGN TELLING THE PUBLIC WHERE I-17 INTERSECTS WITH A ROAD CALLED CAREFREE HIGHWAY. YOU TAKE THAT HIGHWAY EAST, AND YOU ARRIVE IN CAREFREE, AZ. I'VE BEEN THERE. I RESIDE IN PHOENIX.

I FEEL GREAT EVERYTIME I LISTEN TO THIS SONG, GREAT MEMORIES FROM HIGH SCHOOL! I GRADUATED FROM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL IN EAU CLAIRE, WI. THE YEAR WAS 1977 WHEN I GRADUATED

HAD TO COME BACK AND HERE IT AGAIN
BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE I HEARD IT LAST

damn...reminds me of when I was a kid in Mississippi.......damn................

Reminds me of growing up...one of my dads favorite artist

This song means a lot to me as it was my friend David Strickland's favorite when we were growing up in a small N.C. town. David passed away last November, so this song brings him back to me in memories. Thanks for posting.

a diffrent time and life sweet memoreys

All of GL's songs and artistry can be experienced in this single song. A timeless Classic!

Love this song.