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  • Listen to the Complete Greatest Hits from legendary singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot featuring folk hits such as "Sundown", "Carefree Highway", "If You Could Read My Mind" and "The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald". What's your favorite Gordon Lightfoot tune? Let us know in the comments 💭
    Tracklist:
    1. Early Morning Rain 0:00:00
    2. For Lovin' Me 0:03:04
    3. Go Go Round 0:05:32
    4. Canadian Railroad Trilogy 0:08:12
    5. Pussywillows, Cat Tails 0:14:35
    6. Bitter Green 0:17:26
    7. If You Could Read My Mind 0:20:11
    8. Summer Side of Life 0:23:59
    9. Cotton Jenny 0:28:04
    10. Beautiful 0:31:47
    11. Sundown 0:35:15
    12. Carefree Highway 0:38:41
    13. Rainy Day People 0:42:22
    14. The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald 0:45:13
    15. Race Among the Ruins 0:51:41
    16. Daylight Katy 0:55:02
    17. The Circle Is Small 0:59:14
    18. Baby Step Back 1:03:21
    19. Stay Loose 1:07:19
    20. Restless 1:11:15
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  • @rhino
    @rhino  Před 3 lety +288

    April showers bring May GOLD 💐 What's your favorite Gord tune?

    • @rhpicayune
      @rhpicayune Před 3 lety +56

      Can’t choose between my 2 faves from Gordon; Sundown 🌞
      and Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald ⛴🛳⚓️

    • @richardburnett6997
      @richardburnett6997 Před 3 lety +16

      Gordon had to climb a tree for messing with a Moose. Day in tree

    • @ZZMJo
      @ZZMJo Před 3 lety +39

      Matching your question...If You Could Read my Mind. Since decades!

    • @PeteBreen
      @PeteBreen Před 3 lety +27

      Carefree Highway - just a perfect 70's driving song.

    • @richardburnett6997
      @richardburnett6997 Před 3 lety +5

      U can do eras of music 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

  • @rangergus56
    @rangergus56 Před rokem +458

    We lost him today, but we will all always have his wonderful music. thank you Gordon

    • @bonnieprice9482
      @bonnieprice9482 Před rokem +3

      💖💚💙♾☮☯️🏔🌬🔥🌊🌧❄🌨💦💧👋😁👍

    • @lonelybae3603
      @lonelybae3603 Před 7 měsíci

      Only the past 6 months wish I have known him before . I love his other song 🎵 my fave - Pussywillows cat-tails ❤

    • @LauraVario-ol1rp
      @LauraVario-ol1rp Před 7 měsíci

      I hear you, same thing happens to me ❤

    • @LauraVario-ol1rp
      @LauraVario-ol1rp Před 7 měsíci

      I cried and cried 😢

    • @robtdj
      @robtdj Před 7 měsíci +1

      Happy Birthday Gordon 11/19/2023

  • @susanhoefer4662
    @susanhoefer4662 Před 2 lety +879

    I have to be careful where and when I listen to Gordon Lightfoot! Anyone of his songs can burst me into spontaneous tears! Rarely tears of sadness .... rather tears of deep Beauty.... Beauty too deep to hold without crying .... Thank-you Gordon. Your life is what it looks like to live a spiritual/creative life.....doing what you were born to do. You are an inspiration..... I see that it is not an easy path to live but, one that can bring such Beauty into the world.

    • @sharonhughes3441
      @sharonhughes3441 Před 2 lety +3

      Have

    • @sharonhughes3441
      @sharonhughes3441 Před 2 lety +2

      No

    • @sallyjackson3728
      @sallyjackson3728 Před 2 lety +12

      His music is beautiful.

    • @Darryl58
      @Darryl58 Před 2 lety +32

      What a beautiful comment Susan, you covered all of my own thoughts and emotions in that one!
      No one can tell a story like Gordon, every song brings forth a snapshot in my life fully loaded with emotions.
      I have to be very careful where and when to Susan, 65 now and getting soft and introspective.
      Kind Regards
      Darryl

    • @sharmanoshea2342
      @sharmanoshea2342 Před 2 lety +21

      Took the words right out of my mouth...you just about brought ME to tears with your heartfelt truth...BEAUTIFUL

  • @jackdaw6182
    @jackdaw6182 Před rokem +644

    RIP Gordon Lightfoot, thank you for your wonderful music. May you forever rest in peace, you shall never be forgotten.

    • @Alex87_
      @Alex87_ Před rokem +10

      😢😢😢

    • @susiecaragol1569
      @susiecaragol1569 Před rokem +14

      I saw him perform years and years ago at Red Rocks Park near Denver. What a night... RIP.

    • @johnhummer265
      @johnhummer265 Před rokem +13

      He'll never be forgotten, so sad he had so much physical disabilities, n for so long, his determination to keep working n producing, despite that was beyond superlatives......!!!

    • @katherinehunter9526
      @katherinehunter9526 Před rokem +23

      True Canadian Troubadour!
      May he be painting pictures with his lyrics as his Soul continues along his musical journey!
      Peace and Love be with you forever Gordon. Thanks for over 5 decades of a fabulous Soundtrack!
      🕊💞🇨🇦🎸🎶🎼🙏🏻

    • @blakeh6250
      @blakeh6250 Před rokem +15

      ​@katherine hunter need to name a major highway or something after him.. a true treasure he was

  • @user-do5uc6og1f
    @user-do5uc6og1f Před rokem +276

    I'm 62. For 50 years, Gordon Lightfoot has been my favorite songwriter and story teller. He left us a library that will always enrich us.

    • @michaeldemarillac9992
      @michaeldemarillac9992 Před rokem +8

      61 but same for me too.

    • @susanfalla654
      @susanfalla654 Před rokem +10

      Me too! Turning 62 in about 45 minutes!

    • @FonzCoral
      @FonzCoral Před rokem +7

      62 in 1 week here

    • @jonahjones1283
      @jonahjones1283 Před rokem +8

      77 here and couldn't agree more...RIP troubadour

    • @feelinggeelong9274
      @feelinggeelong9274 Před rokem +7

      Thanks yes....me too.......I love him since the 70th...when I was 12/13 until today...I listen to his music every day....

  • @silverautojesse
    @silverautojesse Před rokem +66

    Many years ago when I was just a little boy and barely up off the floor Gords truck, I think it was, broke down in front our farm on the hwy 11 late at night. Gordon came in to use the phone but being so late he ended up staying for several hrs playing music with my mom and dad. My dad played the fiddle and my mom sang, they had a band so many years ago that played in a few local spots in the area.. I sat and listened to Gordon all night and has been one of my all time favorites ever since.
    Rest in peace Gordon.

    • @normacook8325
      @normacook8325 Před 5 měsíci +5

      What an amazing memory. I picked up a hitchiker in Gallup,New Mexico in 1978. I only gave him a ride because he was carrying a backpack & guitar. He played & sang many songs, my favorite being 'City of New Orleans'. That is also a wonderful memory! 😊

    • @KeePenne
      @KeePenne Před 4 měsíci +3

      Nice memory! Wow.

    • @rebeccafrye5646
      @rebeccafrye5646 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Thanks for sharing

    • @coleenburris6816
      @coleenburris6816 Před 4 měsíci +5

      Your story touched my heart! Thank you for sharing.

    • @annerector8765
      @annerector8765 Před 3 měsíci +3

      How very very blessed you are to have experienced that!! OH, my.

  • @jackspry9736
    @jackspry9736 Před rokem +56

    RIP Gordon Lightfoot (November 17, 1938 - May 1, 2023), aged 84
    You will be remembered as a legend.

  • @mitroffjr
    @mitroffjr Před 2 lety +381

    His songs take me back when life was less stressful and I felt my values were shared by most other people.

    • @jamessledge3617
      @jamessledge3617 Před rokem +11

      100%

    • @youthere7327
      @youthere7327 Před rokem +13

      take me back to any time before the year 2000 and i will be very happy

    • @robertbriand7317
      @robertbriand7317 Před rokem +2

      I agree

    • @plenartowicz
      @plenartowicz Před rokem +5

      jealous, i was born well well after those times. it sucks now!

    • @Pattigb
      @Pattigb Před rokem +12

      I agree - I feel as if I no longer belong to the current social values (or lack there of). Getting lost in the music of my youth is a happy place to visit.

  • @julieflood2084
    @julieflood2084 Před rokem +116

    Found myself with no choice but to keep listening this morning. The sounds of my childhood...

  • @jordangraff2254
    @jordangraff2254 Před 2 lety +225

    Gordon Lightfoot is a national treasure 🇨🇦

  • @neilanderson6503
    @neilanderson6503 Před rokem +231

    We buried my Dad yesterday. I grew up listening to Gordon Lightfoot as my Dad had his original records. These songs teleport me back to my youth sitting with my Dad in the mountains of Colorado watching a fire, playing cards, or being present as the snow fell. Miss him, but these songs will always remind me of him.

    • @overworked1084
      @overworked1084 Před rokem +20

      Sorry 🙏🏽❤️. And I’m here cause Gordon died today

    • @alisongunderson2428
      @alisongunderson2428 Před rokem +12

      I am also sorry for your loss, sounds like you are blessed to have those beautiful precious memories. I to am here cause Gordon died today 😢

    • @katherinehunter9526
      @katherinehunter9526 Před rokem +9

      ​@@overworked1084 Me too.
      Rocked my Soul when I heard he passed.
      🕊💞🎼⚘🎸🙏🏻

    • @katherinehunter9526
      @katherinehunter9526 Před rokem +11

      Neil I feel for your story about your father.
      I'm sure hearing about Gordon's passing yesterday will hit you hard too.
      🕊💞⚘🙏🏻

    • @melodyarter4100
      @melodyarter4100 Před rokem +7

      Praying for all of your family an friends 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @JohnnyNowhere
    @JohnnyNowhere Před rokem +20

    As a teenager in the 70s, listening to Lightfoot on my transistor radio, I was privy to some of the best music ever written. I consider myself a lucky bastard in this respect.

  • @noelleagape8684
    @noelleagape8684 Před rokem +93

    I was 16 in 1970, I first heard his hauntingly beautiful voice singing, " If You Could Read My Mind" I was never the same.
    I fell in love.💕

    • @andsoitwas1954
      @andsoitwas1954 Před 9 měsíci +2

      I also was 16 in 1970 & IYCRMM has been a favorite since then, too!

    • @rebeccafrye5646
      @rebeccafrye5646 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I was 12, from upstate NY 5 miles across saint Lawrence river.
      Gordon was like a neighbor

  • @Shelfandtabletoplayouts00gauge

    When I was a long distance driver I played his greatest hits over and over. Master craftsman, heart on the sleeve, R.I.P. Gordon, have a good rest 👋

    • @robbhahn8897
      @robbhahn8897 Před rokem +4

      I still do on long road trips. Just sounds right.

  • @bobbymissthe80s31
    @bobbymissthe80s31 Před rokem +103

    Such heartbreaking news. Rest in peace kind Sir. Your music and legacy will live on forever. A deep thinker, a poet, a masterful storyteller, a phenomenal singer that touched your soul, and a warm beacon of shining light in a rough world. Thank you. 🥀🕊💔😢🙏

  • @gruba_____717
    @gruba_____717 Před měsícem +2

    It's been a year since he died, and his voice is still more alive than so many of those still breathing. Life of great artists truly transcends mere heartbeat.

  • @Starre8888
    @Starre8888 Před rokem +37

    You wrote some beautiful songs. You made the world a better place. Rest in peace Brother

  • @manxforever8095
    @manxforever8095 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I emigrated to Canada in 1967 had a guitar strapped to my back but couldn't play it. Found one of Gordon's song books in a store with all the chords shown. Sat down and learned to play every song in that book. Spent many an evening sitting on the front porch singing and drinking with my fellow house guests. Still playing to this day and it's all thanks to Gordon's song book. I owe you Gordon and so does everyone who has enjoyed my playing over the years. Rest in peace, be seeing you soon.

  • @FionaEm
    @FionaEm Před rokem +136

    He was one of those people you think will always be around. Farewell to an incredibly talented yet humble man ❤

    • @angelajackson7428
      @angelajackson7428 Před rokem +10

      I saw him last year. He was amazing! I am soooo glad I got to see him!

    • @ritaoflynn9860
      @ritaoflynn9860 Před rokem +3

      With any luck...he will always be around.

  • @user-kk7jq2rp1s
    @user-kk7jq2rp1s Před 2 měsíci +6

    Canada should be proud one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

  • @franceslarina5508
    @franceslarina5508 Před rokem +68

    Rest in peace, Gordon. Thank you for so many memories.

  • @marilynboll9961
    @marilynboll9961 Před rokem +52

    I fell in love with Gordon Lightfoot when I was a teenager. His brilliantly crafted songs moved me. One of the first songs I learned to play on guitar was "Pussywillows, Cat Tails". I was and always will be a huge fan of his. RIP Gordon. Thank you for the music.

  • @darnick54
    @darnick54 Před rokem +6

    Life would be so much poorer without Lightfoot songs……..thanks for this

  • @lyneh338
    @lyneh338 Před rokem +74

    Have always loved his music, and was loved by my late husband, who passed 32 years ago, and the memories are so strong when I hear these beautiful songs xxx Thanks for a lifetime of memories

    • @johnmaki3046
      @johnmaki3046 Před rokem +1

      R.I.P. To a GREAT VOICE OF THINKING PEOPLE!

  • @davidmacgillivray4659
    @davidmacgillivray4659 Před rokem +73

    I just heard of Gord’s passing 💔🇨🇦 words cannot express my feelings for this great Canadian icon who inspired me to be a musician and love folk music…each song brings me back to a simple time when love was new and there’s always a story to tell…he was the master storyteller ❤RIP Mr Lightfoot

    • @jackdaw6182
      @jackdaw6182 Před rokem +4

      A wonderful sentiment to Gordon

    • @Alex87_
      @Alex87_ Před rokem +4

      Well said❤️

    • @Valvicus
      @Valvicus Před rokem +3

      An icon is an abstract symbol; G. L. , fortunately, was a real man-an artist, moreover, who struggled with the vagaries of living a creative life in a commercial, pop-music world and came out well ahead in the end. Highly talented, skilled, persevering, and truly individual, he is an inspiring example of musicality and humanity that will continue to ring out for the future.

    • @davidmacgillivray4659
      @davidmacgillivray4659 Před rokem +5

      @@Valvicus Icon in the music industry is someone who’s bigger than life and has given his heart and soul to his fans through his music… I only saw one of his many concerts in my lifetime and a more humble man on stage I’ve yet to see… he continually thanked the audience for coming out to listen to his many beautiful songs and I sat in amazement as he weaved a tapestry of his music that left us all with a better sense of how gifted Gordon was…he’s gone but not forgotten and yes he was a true “ Icon “ in every sense of the word no matter how you want to cut it…his lyrics were deep and well thought out but always simple enough for the common man to relate to…nothing complicated about Gordon Lightfoot…somewhat similar to another great Canadian singer songwriter gone before his time Gene MacLellan who wrote Snowbird that launched Ann Murray’s career …both had a rare talent for capturing their audience with song

    • @sharonfowler9971
      @sharonfowler9971 Před rokem

      Loved him and his music! I will always be thankful for his music! 😮 Heaven gained !

  • @earlyrisersteph
    @earlyrisersteph Před rokem +9

    Listening this morning and remembering how I was more likely to be hearing Gord on an 8 track player in the truck than headphones. Hearing so much more and feeling humbled. We have lost a great one. 😢

  • @amorosky
    @amorosky Před rokem +46

    Rest in peace, Gordon, and thank you for all the beautiful songs...

  • @bobdobalina838
    @bobdobalina838 Před rokem +22

    The wreck of the edmund fitzgerald, what a massive masterpiece. Rest in peace cordo and thanks for the music.

  • @HowtorockAstrology
    @HowtorockAstrology Před rokem +120

    As a songwriter I find it amazing that Gordon can get away with being so honest about his experience as a young man in the 1960s and 1970s. I think most writers are inclined to write safe, happy stories, but Gord is so honest. Really he is often just painting pictures of the human experience, even very sad ones, just to get them out.
    Gord is fully aware of his brutal honesty in his songs, that why they often have this peculiar mix of self-loathing and faith in his own instincts.
    Example, in "For lovin' me," we hear lyrics about him asserting "All you'll get for loving me is losing everything you had." He even seems to note cruelly, "There you go crying again-" but at the end of that phrase he has this optimistic and self-understanding line, "but then one day when your poor heart is on the mend, I just might pass this way again." As in, you can only Love me at a distance, not fully because i'm afraid to be vulnerable enough to Love that deeply. I'm not sure if he's conscious or not of that emotional malady... Sounds like this song was his way of grasping it, objectifying it so he could see it. Any young man gets where that song is at.
    It so strangely healing to hear someone going through what you are, and subtly pointing at the way out, but also that he himself struggles to go there, to love that deeply, because he has "1000 more women to ge tthrough..." which he seems to be using to defend himself against the cathartic realization he can't admit.
    Such a strange self-awareness from the position of one struggling. Many of his songs have this raw honesty, its like listening to a larvae struggle to come out of a coccoon, and documenting each and every painful stab very intimately and relatably.

    • @tyzardoz
      @tyzardoz Před rokem +4

      Kristopherson is another such.

    • @HowtorockAstrology
      @HowtorockAstrology Před rokem

      @@tyzardoz totally!

    • @davidopine1257
      @davidopine1257 Před rokem +5

      Whoops it wasn't peter Paul and Mary...Gordon did write it in 1963...you are correct

    • @artiglesias9317
      @artiglesias9317 Před rokem +7

      So deeply insightful, and beautifully written. Thank you.

    • @teacherlisa163
      @teacherlisa163 Před 10 měsíci +1

      He later said that he didn't like it. It wasn't a kind song. @@davidopine1257

  • @berryhappy4883
    @berryhappy4883 Před rokem +44

    RIP Gordon Lightfoot, my thoughts & prayers to the family and friends.
    When I met him 25-30 years ago we sat and spoke after the show and our time was very special he held my hand for most of the convo ~ Beautiful soul ❤

  • @garydunn7796
    @garydunn7796 Před 2 lety +190

    The 70's was the era for the singer-songwriters. Kudos to Gordon and the all poetic company of that era. Oh how it's desperately missed.

    • @Whippets
      @Whippets Před rokem +8

      Ditto ... like Jim Croce.

    • @chinayoung3499
      @chinayoung3499 Před rokem +7

      The 70’s was the Best era ever for All kinds of music! Love Gordon Lightfoot!! 🥰🥰

    • @andrewthomson6851
      @andrewthomson6851 Před rokem +5

      Never a truer word said

    • @robbiet8583
      @robbiet8583 Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you!!!!!
      Although the late 60’a has my heart, as well.

  • @wildbill1726
    @wildbill1726 Před rokem +17

    You don't know what you had until it's gone. RIP Gordon Lightfoot. Small town prairie boyhood soundtrack from the 70s. 😔

  • @nickefgen9219
    @nickefgen9219 Před rokem +21

    Six strings down on a heaven bound flight.
    Thank for all of your music.
    R I P Gordon

  • @marthaakamartiwhipple7093

    "You can't Jump a Jet Plane like you can a Freight Train!" LOVE that line! Rest in Peace Gordon Lightfoot

  • @darylbehling8292
    @darylbehling8292 Před rokem +22

    I cannot play guitar but I do know my heartstrings thank you mr. Lightfoot for playing my heartstrings. His voice lyrics and guitar work are as on6. So soothing and melancholy

  • @layanniehaydon-mayer8820
    @layanniehaydon-mayer8820 Před rokem +17

    RIP you were the best! You will be missed. Your music will live on

  • @toddharrop9094
    @toddharrop9094 Před rokem +30

    Listening to his songs today, lots of memories and images with friends and family over the decades. Growing up in Ontario in the '70s, '80s, '90s... his music was literally everywhere, like maple leaves and the Canadian Shield. So many images coming up, like a photo album from my life, and I'm sure many, many others.

  • @alaincyr1899
    @alaincyr1899 Před rokem +109

    Can anyone not love Gordon Lightfoot songs? He is a legacy.

    • @larrysimmerman
      @larrysimmerman Před rokem +4

      So much better than anyone today !

    • @conniecooley5542
      @conniecooley5542 Před rokem +3

      Wonderful songs

    • @larrysimmerman
      @larrysimmerman Před rokem +4

      @@conniecooley5542 Yes they are .He had a great voice not like Rappers today who just talk fast or scream into the Mic

    • @scotttrainor5660
      @scotttrainor5660 Před rokem +4

      His songs will always make me melancholy. And that’s what I need sometimes. I like being brought back to the days when life was simpler.

    • @larrysimmerman
      @larrysimmerman Před rokem +3

      @@scotttrainor5660 Besides Gordon Lightfoot I also Like Andy Williams .Eddy Arnold & Elvis Just to name a few all these singer had a great voice these are my listen to when waxing cars in pole barn !!

  • @kyahstewart4179
    @kyahstewart4179 Před rokem +11

    Love this compilation of Gord's song. We lost a true Canadian icon today May 2 2023. Genius writer and guitarist and singer. Rest in peace Gordon Lightfoot. xxoo

  • @josephlamons5388
    @josephlamons5388 Před rokem +2

    If you plan to face tomorrow, do it soon…you’re the best Gord. Thanks 😢

  • @Lilyroe26
    @Lilyroe26 Před rokem +11

    RIP Gordon. You brought so much joy & peace to an enamoured generation. They broke the mould after you were born.

  • @martythompson4790
    @martythompson4790 Před rokem +19

    RIP Gordon...your voice, your songs, your storytelling will carry on forever. Listening to your music in honor of a great folk singer. We took our children to the Edmund Fitzgerald museum and prior to it on our way played the song in our car.... They now have that as a memory, too. God bless you!!!

  • @HarbourPrincess
    @HarbourPrincess Před rokem +30

    "If you could read my mind" has been a wonderful song for appreciating life...the older we get the more meaningful. God Bless Gordon and thank you for your beautiful music.❤❤

  • @lukeryanable
    @lukeryanable Před rokem +66

    Gordon Lightfoot was, arguably, the finest singer/songwriter to ever grace a stage. For some of you, that might be a bold statement but I have rich musical evidence to work with. His musical legacy is found in his sweet melodic love songs, his plaintive ballads and towering anthems, Lightfoot was recognized by his peers as a force of elegant melody and word. He was a rogue storyteller in the cloak of a modern day minstrel. Few, if any, had his range which could go from the intimacy of a song like 'Beautiful' to his great anthem to the mariner 'Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald' or find the scope that he demonstrated with the misty 'Bitter Green' versus the universal and powerfully relevant 'Black Day in July'. There's the story of a broken man's plaintive plea for home all ex-pats feel in 'Early Morning Rain'. And in the epic tale 'Canadian Railroad Trilogy' he crystalized the Canadian Dream. Most significantly and crucial, he taught us the way to sing about our nation something that was sorely lacking in the character of a citizenry intimidated by its southern neighbours. And that was his greatest gift to all born in this vast wild country we call Canada. That alone would have been enough for one man.
    May you Rest In Peace Gordon, forever playing a six string.

    • @prototypechannel6975
      @prototypechannel6975 Před rokem +6

      I can only stack him up against guys like Micheal Jackson (a pure talent) and very very short select list of others.. but there are some things as you have stated here about Gord that are literally untouchables. Unlikely to experience this kind of talent again in my lifetime at 47 yrs old.
      Indeed. Gord's gold will shine on.

    • @janicebrown5803
      @janicebrown5803 Před rokem

      ,👍✌️✌️✌️✌️🤟🤟🤟🤟

    • @anthonyfoutch3152
      @anthonyfoutch3152 Před rokem +5

      I'm from the southern USA. A town near Nashville TN but my two favorite singer song/writers are Canadian, Neil Young and Gordon Lightfoot. My favorite singer/drummer played in a Canadian band, Levon Helm from AR.

    • @michaelcullinane1896
      @michaelcullinane1896 Před rokem +1

    • @northwoodsrat6686
      @northwoodsrat6686 Před rokem +4

      Yes, he truly was. Despite our differences, many of us here in the States have appreciated and admired our fine neighbours to our north for a very long time, and have always embraced and respected your autonomy as the sovereign and independent nation that you are. I have visited your incredibly beautiful country many times and have always returned home feeling blessed to have been there and dreaming of my next visit.
      Gordon didn't just produce an album entitled "Gord's Gold". He indeed was the gold, and always will be - a national treasure of yours, if I may say so.
      May his music, memory and incalculable influence on Canadian culture live on forever.
      Thank you for articulating Gordon's legacy to Canada so beautifully and honorably.

  • @tristanireland669
    @tristanireland669 Před rokem +6

    ♥️🙏🏻
    Damn,
    I So Glad I’m Not
    The Only Big 😨😰😭
    ♥️Gordon & His🎼.!
    Grew up listening to his 🎼 that became
    the Sign Posts
    of My Life,
    So Many Travels
    So Many Memories.!
    Thank You Gordon♥️
    Will Miss
    What You Shared
    With Us.!
    🙏🏻R.I.P.🙏🏻

  • @DaveLL500
    @DaveLL500 Před 2 lety +27

    Gordie will be 83 tomorrow ... Beautiful. Also my favorite Lightfoot song.

    • @jasmineambrose319
      @jasmineambrose319 Před 2 lety +2

      He was 13 years old when was a new born. I was first introduced to his music when I arrived in Toronto in 1974. His songs are still so alive in my heart of youthful years.

  • @woolmarch4010
    @woolmarch4010 Před rokem +10

    RIP Gordon Lightfoot. When I miss home, Canada, I listen to you. Thank you for all you have let us remember x

  • @paulspano2335
    @paulspano2335 Před rokem +17

    Rest in peace my friend! Your songs brought stories and solace in my troubling times. Thank you for the soundtrack of our lives.

  • @warrennekurak4247
    @warrennekurak4247 Před rokem +18

    A Beautiful Canadian Soul, just listening now and I'm overwhelmed with Pride of my home Country 🇨🇦 May Mr. Lightfoot Rest in Peace.

  • @Shawnx-jb7sv
    @Shawnx-jb7sv Před rokem +6

    🙏 Praying and sending ❤ to his family, friends and all of us fans who love him and his music!

  • @kb-eu8pz
    @kb-eu8pz Před rokem +15

    A hell of a songwriter. So care-free, so freeee! May you keep "picking and kicking" (as you said) up in Spirit in the sky in the early morning rain!

  • @ronaldmoscovitch7531
    @ronaldmoscovitch7531 Před rokem +13

    He paints music on the canvases of our ears. because he has an amazing distinctive voice and writes poetic somgs.

  • @user-gm3bf1hi6u
    @user-gm3bf1hi6u Před rokem +7

    RIP Mr Lightfoot. So many memories. So many wonderful times.

  • @anniestafford
    @anniestafford Před rokem +15

    I’m back in college… and this morning my husband and I danced as we were transported back.. thank you for the music Gordon ❤

  • @BarrieFreeman-ye3dp
    @BarrieFreeman-ye3dp Před rokem +7

    Have never felt such a deep sense of loss. I care little for most celebrities or news of them. Have been in tears all damn day. Will miss you terribly and God bless

  • @zombiediarhea
    @zombiediarhea Před rokem +6

    Rest in peace Mr. Lightfoot. 😢

  • @Alex87_
    @Alex87_ Před rokem +4

    For anyone who is here after learning we lost this Legend today May 1st 2023… know I am so sorry and that im right here with you all. ❤😢

  • @petercarey6883
    @petercarey6883 Před rokem +23

    RIP Gordon.🙏 You will be missed. Many of us still dance to your songs and many more will continue to dance to them for decades to come.

  • @theartofancientegyptianmet1747

    He is my favorite folk singer. I totally love his eternal voice. My favorite song: “If You Could Read My Mind.” I will always celebrate his Life, Music and Infinite Beauty he shared via his Songs~

  • @markdc1145
    @markdc1145 Před rokem +5

    Growing up in the 70s, Gordon Lightfoot's music was somehow always playing in the background. RIP Gordon.

  • @user-tu2lp7du7d
    @user-tu2lp7du7d Před rokem +9

    Rip Gordon. Your music is part of my childhood and inspiration for music 🎶. Much Love

  • @mickjagger8439
    @mickjagger8439 Před rokem +3

    Just read Gordon passed, we lost a legend.
    We will never forget you!

  • @bcascadascrane9831
    @bcascadascrane9831 Před rokem +2

    Rainy Day People has been my favorite Lightfoot song for most of my adult life.💘❣🧡💛💚💙💜💥💥💥😊🤗🤗🤗

  • @vickyabad3223
    @vickyabad3223 Před rokem +28

    Saw him three times in concert, absolutely one of the most wonderful folk musician, will always love his mysic and voice. A poet, a troubador a beautiful human being. RIP🙏💔

    • @thomaslawlor4200
      @thomaslawlor4200 Před rokem +2

      Had the great pleasure to be in the audience, mid 80's, when he played Massey Hall. I'll never forget when he asked audience members to request songs.
      A young boy approached , a piece of paper in his hand asking him to do Pony Man. And, he did. Magical for me. Little did I know, the lady I was holding hands then with would inspire our very own version of "If You Read My Mind" some time later.
      Like Gordon also said " Bitter sweet".
      I'll miss him.

  • @medbar2425
    @medbar2425 Před rokem +14

    One of Canada’s most treasured.
    RIP Gordon. Thank you for all you beautiful words and music. You truly have made my life richer.

  • @ravensrestretreat6299
    @ravensrestretreat6299 Před rokem +8

    RIP Gordon. You were one of Canada' best songwriter.

  • @magcorchny599
    @magcorchny599 Před rokem +11

    Thank you for a lifetime of great music. Rest in peace.

  • @jookbethlehem4521
    @jookbethlehem4521 Před rokem +2

    My friend go to canada for holliday in 1978 and came back with music from Gordon .. and james Brown ..still good remembers love with this music

  • @WolffBachner
    @WolffBachner Před rokem +20

    Rest in Peace, Gordon Lightfoot. Godspeed and good journey. You were one of the true greats.

  • @charlesthomas559
    @charlesthomas559 Před rokem +10

    I am an R&B and jazz guy, but that song, Beautiful always stuck with me over the years. When I heard about his passing I have played it over and over

  • @reddragon_36
    @reddragon_36 Před rokem +7

    You lived a long and happy life, Lightfoot!!! Your legacy will expand far and wide with many inspired by your work!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Alison-pw6tg
    @Alison-pw6tg Před rokem +6

    Rest well, Gord. You left us with music for a lifetime. From an Orillia Fan....

  • @grahambaldwin9801
    @grahambaldwin9801 Před 2 lety +26

    I have never listened to a Gordon Lightfoot album. I always liked his stuff but I never knew his music is THIS GOOD. Dead or alive his music IS so long as we listen.

  • @gplunk
    @gplunk Před rokem +17

    Early Morning Rain; what a supreme classic.

  • @joanninac.7842
    @joanninac.7842 Před rokem +5

    Good Bye Sir! I salute you and your great music. 😊

  • @tabithatotten
    @tabithatotten Před rokem +9

    Thank You for decades of beautiful music. Rest in Peace🕊🌿

  • @norriscain2835
    @norriscain2835 Před rokem +31

    “If you could read my mind” is probably my most profound memory song but I enjoyed all of his songs, very inspirational 😊He was an inspirational musician🪴…I have his entire collection…

    • @ritaoflynn9860
      @ritaoflynn9860 Před rokem +1

      Perfectly written...perfectly performed. Mike drop.

  • @jb6027
    @jb6027 Před rokem +3

    May 1, 2023. RIP Gordon. You were the best troubadour that ever sang a note.

  • @mdeysenroth
    @mdeysenroth Před rokem +11

    One of the best singer/songwriters of my generation. RIP Gordon.

  • @patriciagrisham7935
    @patriciagrisham7935 Před rokem +5

    One of my favorite singer, songwriters and human beings!@ love If you could read my mind.! @ many more!.you will truly be missed!💜

  • @PNCSWMac
    @PNCSWMac Před rokem +10

    RIP Gordon. May you live forever on the Carefree highway.

  • @johnanthonyarro7711
    @johnanthonyarro7711 Před 2 lety +3

    oh my childhood and teens, the fm songs that sooths my weary heart longing fir parent's presence. those hard says when my parents work far from home, each day is a very long time. i love you mom and dad. love you always.

  • @michaelcombs2045
    @michaelcombs2045 Před rokem +2

    One of my fav,s. All the oldies are leaving us. But we have their songs - forever!

  • @sammonteleone4609
    @sammonteleone4609 Před 2 lety +105

    All canadians should be proud to have a national treasure like gordon lightfoot. His songs sing of canada are so easy to connect to. He is our counties Bob Dylan. Thank gordon for your gift .

    • @joannemoser3443
      @joannemoser3443 Před rokem +5

      Canada has many gifted musicians

    • @sunshine999
      @sunshine999 Před rokem +1

      Very definitely true. I wish I had seen him live. Too old now..me I mean.

    • @markkarahalis7164
      @markkarahalis7164 Před rokem +6

      He is much better than Dylan. Dylan is tone deaf.

    • @bryancable2762
      @bryancable2762 Před rokem

      I totally agree. Solely Canada's treasure and always my favorite folk artist.

    • @LudwigSC93
      @LudwigSC93 Před rokem +1

      Great artist but Canada truly golden artist is Rush. Best rock band of all-time!

  • @heatherphare
    @heatherphare Před rokem +15

    Thank you for your beautiful music , Gordon. Your music will never die. RIP. to a great Canadian musician.

  • @WowzapoP
    @WowzapoP Před rokem +7

    Rest in peace legend! ✊
    Thank you

  • @blakeh6250
    @blakeh6250 Před rokem +5

    RIP master story teller

  • @riffcat04
    @riffcat04 Před 2 lety +11

    What a nice guy he is! I met him in Toronto several years back. I want to say at a bar though I know he gave up drinking sometime in the '80's (maybe he wasn't drinking alcohol?) and this happened in the late '90's. Anyway, I spoke with him for a good 15 minutes, and never knew who I was talking to! He finally excused himself and left or went to another part of the establishment. Woman on the other side of me (a complete stranger): "I wish you would introduce me to your friend" Me: "He's not a friend. We were just talking. In fact I'm not from around here. I'm from the states." Woman: "You mean you don't know who Gordon Lightfoot is in the states?" Me: "Is that who that freaking was?!!!!"

  • @richardanderson5743
    @richardanderson5743 Před rokem +3

    You will be missed, your words & music will live on. Thank you.

  • @patboone647
    @patboone647 Před rokem +4

    RIP, you may be gone but your great songs will live on forever.

  • @patricksarrels-nx6lc
    @patricksarrels-nx6lc Před rokem +1

    The circle is small but the appreciation is large

  • @debbarker8339
    @debbarker8339 Před rokem +4

    Rest In Peace…….sipping some wine and revisiting your musical poetry……

  • @rickhealy228
    @rickhealy228 Před rokem +3

    Rest in peace Gordon Lightfoot. Slip away on that Carefree Highway. Thanks for the music.

  • @joelsyvrud4263
    @joelsyvrud4263 Před rokem +5

    I feel a heaviness and have all day. Gordon's music was the kind that could actually change your life.

  • @Linda-dw8wd
    @Linda-dw8wd Před rokem +28

    Sparks the wild, wandering, wide-eyed girl still dancing in my soul. Thank you Gordan!

    • @Linda-dw8wd
      @Linda-dw8wd Před rokem +1

      Hi! I'm honored by your reply and humbleness, but I have to disagree just a bit that you are not nothing without fans. You are part of the fabric of generations. A gift to the world. A talent that inspires great feelings in others. You are a legend! We are lucky you chose to share that talent with us. Love to you and yours as well.

    • @Linda-dw8wd
      @Linda-dw8wd Před rokem +1

      @Gordon Lightfoot honored. Thank you.

    • @CA2AL
      @CA2AL Před rokem

      Linda was this for real or someone pretending to be Mr. Lightfoot? If it was the real Mr. Lightfoot, that is amazing!

  • @katherinehunter9526
    @katherinehunter9526 Před rokem +2

    May Day 2023 took you away and today we've all been crying.
    Thanks for the pictures you painted in your writing.
    We'll be singing them in your memory for Eternity.
    You are our National Poet and more than that.
    You gave us Canadian identity with passion and integrity.
    The Edmund Fitzgerald, was on of them.
    Bless your heart and Soul, you Troubadour from The Great White North!
    The soundtrack for over 50 years now I'm sitting I Toronto in tears!
    🕊💞⚘🇨🇦🎼🎸🎶🇨🇦🙏🏻
    05:02:23

  • @randallgenshaw6724
    @randallgenshaw6724 Před rokem +50

    Every song written by Gordon is a master piece..He's the greatest story teller of all times....every songs is a story. Thanks Gordon..I've followed you since the 60's,.and still am...God Bless Gordon in retirement .your music lives on...thank you for all your music .

  • @Four20ftw
    @Four20ftw Před rokem +8

    What a legend. RIP Gordon Lightfoot. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent with the world.

  • @SDH283
    @SDH283 Před rokem +8

    Came here today to listen to him, he just had his 84th birthday! Such a treasure, if only time stood still.

  • @tonyracco2104
    @tonyracco2104 Před rokem +3

    One of the best ever,your songs are what made you so good.Your songs tells a story of life and lifes battle .know one can express life's hardships like you in your music. You will never be forgotton . R I P .