Just heard the sad news that Gordon Lightfoot passed away at the age of 84. I was a young boy when his songs Sundown and If You Could Read My Mind were big hits. He was truly one of the great singer-songwriters of the 70's. A musician with heart and soul. Rest In Peace, Gordon!
Some of the greatest lyrics in pop music history: "I can see her looking fast in her faded jeans. She's a hard loving woman, got me feeling mean." BAM!
I wonder how many people remember when they first heard this song. I lived in South Carolina and it was played on every radio station, juke box and cable music channel. My daughter learned to dance in her crib to the tune of Sundown. Our downstairs neighbors played it 24 hours a day and the walls were very thin. I have such fond memories of that time. Thanks for the memories, Gordon
I loved that song. I wanted to call one of my daughters Sundown but my husband wouldn't let me. Lol. My daughter is glad that her Dad put his foot down!!!
This is the way music should be. Write your songs, play them, sing them and IF people liked it your a star. No gimmick, no video, no talent contest on T.V. with judges and call in or text vote. Just PURE TALENT .
My mom always says that men have two brains; it's the second one that gets them into trouble. She and my dad have been married for 38 years and have known each other for 48; they met the first day of grade 9. My parents listened to Lightfoot A LOT during high school, university and when they were first married! My dad even took my mom to see him perform at Massey Hall. Happy 76th, Gordon!
Ms Edwards : No -----we don't have 2 brains. It's just that from the moment the tidal wave of adolescence hits us, our brains are hijacked by our balls ! ------It usually lasts until we hit-------ohhhhh, say, about 105 y/o. ------------------------------Wolfsky9, 72 y/o
"Sometimes I think it's a sin when I feel like I'm winning when I'm losing again" Boy can I relate to that! Thank you Gordon Lightfoot, a true Canadian treasure and thank you for your wonderful music! I love how the audience start clapping...would have been great to be there!!
I just literally found out about this song 30 minutes ago, already addicted lol I agree though, there is indeed something about this song that's so good but I cant quite place it
My oldest is 4 and when he was just a little baby and would cry we would play this and he would always calm down or fall asleep. Just great soothing music. 5/5
was in a head shop in OKC in 1973 and the Sundown Album had just been released. Lightfoot was a poet and this was his breakout album. I had heard him before but was completely blown away when I found out this was him. Has to be one of the landmark albums of the 70's. It was one of the first really great acoustical albums.
I was very young when I first started listening to his music in the 70's. I could play his songs over and over again. I still can do that to this day,and get the same feelings.
I am British and proud to be, but this man is the cream of the crop as far as I am concerned, great songs with awesome lyrics, wish I could have seen him perform live, look after him Cnada, he is one of your best. Live a long and healthy life Gordon with no more problems.
This is the closest thing to time travel we have. I watch this and I'm magically transported back to 1974. Things really were carefree and easy back then.
I love Gordon, I am 37 and I remember hearing his music as a young girl, even though my life was hell, for some reason whenever I hear this song it puts me at ease. I love Gordon and am so glad to listen to this timeless piece of music which gives me so much happiness and peace.
Two outstandin' Lightfoot Classics. It's fantastic that younger generations respect, appreciate and feel the Spirit of this fine Musician. I was born in 1974 when this hit was released. A Humble Man that Loved writing His own songs. You should check out Gordon & Johnny Cash singin' together.
I was 11 when this was recorded. He got old now, but I still love his music. Even while I was growing up. I was great friends with his real dad, for a few years in my 20's. His dad was such a nice man too. Miss them days.
My sister and brother-in-law bought this album for me on my birthday. I still have the original vinyl record. It remains one of my all time favorites.😊❤
Gordon Lightfoot is my favourite musical artist! He made me want to learn to play guitar. I saw him live in early 2009 in Calgary, and he put on an excellent show. One of my favourite things to do is get drunk, put a stack of Lightfoot LPs on the record changer, pull out my guitar, and play along.
I have listened to Gord since I was in grade school due to my Dad being a fan. Have seen him in concert about 15 times. Great, great musician. Kick ass band too!
One of the first records I ever got. It was a 45 and had Wreck of Edmund Fitzgerald on one side and Sundown on the other. I loved this song and I was only a little kid! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! This song.
one of my favorite songs ever with the best line for me for sure: sometimes I think it's sin when I get feeling like I'm winning when I am losing again. so true bro, so tru.
To NonFictionRobert: Lightfoot is one of those voices that my generation (I'm 52) was blessed with. John Denver, Jim Croce, Neil Diamond, Gordon Lightfoot and of course, Harry Chapin...We had the best of the music world then, but many now don't remember it, and in doing so, miss out on what was so great.
The days when lyrics came from logic & common sense,yep stuck in the 70's as well as the 60's before I was born and even the 50's I'm a music loving hippie soul
I drove from Louisiana to Wisconsin once..they had a Lightfoot concert on the radio, kept me company for two hours. Got lucky and found it on a diff station when it went out of range. Guy is so awesome.
Lightfoots Music helped me recover from great Postwar Vietnam Depression. He is a great tresure to Alberta and a great contributor to modern folk music. I beleieve his music is in the great FolkMusic Hall of Fame whether it be on earth or heaven
always loved this song, it's one of those rare songs that never gets old....... p.s. when I was a kid growing up in Oklahoma I never knew he was Canadian :)
Just heard the sad news that Gordon Lightfoot passed away at the age of 84. I was a young boy when his songs Sundown and If You Could Read My Mind were big hits. He was truly one of the great singer-songwriters of the 70's. A musician with heart and soul. Rest In Peace, Gordon!
Beautiful song, a true 70's gem. RIP Gordon.
Gordon just Kicks ASS!! Love his music! Thanks!
This was my favorite song back in the 70's and it's just as good now! Gordon Lightfoot has such a beautiful voice, still does!
how many of us loved this song back in 73? i think all of us, at least all of us who know what music is.
One of the finest contributions to the world Canada ever gave. God bless Gordon Lightfoot!
Some of the greatest lyrics in pop music history: "I can see her looking fast in her faded jeans. She's a hard loving woman, got me feeling mean." BAM!
I wonder how many people remember when they first heard this song. I lived in South Carolina and it was played on every radio station, juke box and cable music channel. My daughter learned to dance in her crib to the tune of Sundown. Our downstairs neighbors played it 24 hours a day and the walls were very thin. I have such fond memories of that time. Thanks for the memories, Gordon
I loved that song. I wanted to call one of my daughters Sundown but my husband wouldn't let me. Lol.
My daughter is glad that her Dad put his foot down!!!
Just saw him in concert tonight, 06-28-2016 . He put on a terrific performance even at the age of 78. Great concert!
This is the way music should be. Write your songs, play them, sing them and IF people liked it your a star. No gimmick, no video, no talent contest on T.V. with judges and call in or text vote. Just PURE TALENT .
My mom always says that men have two brains; it's the second one that gets them into trouble. She and my dad have been married for 38 years and have known each other for 48; they met the first day of grade 9. My parents listened to Lightfoot A LOT during high school, university and when they were first married! My dad even took my mom to see him perform at Massey Hall. Happy 76th, Gordon!
It's called a brain and an anti-brain!
Happy Anniversary to your parents. All men aren't of two minds.... we just can't figure which lady we're talking to.
It was gods sense of humour to give men both a brain and a p*nis, but only enough blood to work one at a time.
Ms Edwards : No -----we don't have 2 brains. It's just that from the moment the tidal wave of adolescence hits us, our brains are hijacked by our balls ! ------It usually lasts until we hit-------ohhhhh, say, about 105 y/o. ------------------------------Wolfsky9, 72 y/o
Men have two heads. Neither has brains. Lol
"Sometimes I think it's a sin when I feel like I'm winning when I'm losing again" Boy can I relate to that! Thank you Gordon Lightfoot, a true Canadian treasure and thank you for your wonderful music! I love how the audience start clapping...would have been great to be there!!
AM radio in the 70's. He was one of my favorites, always remember this.
I remember on Casey Kasem's top 40 every Sunday afternoon when 'If I could read your mind' was on it.
It was KYA and KFRC AM locally here in the SF Bay Area. Almost no one listened to FM in those days. AM was king.
One of the balladeers of our time...was happy to see him on CBS this morning. Keep rocking Gordon !
Every time I hear Gordon sings, it just makes me feel good.What a brilliant writer and performer.
I can never get tired of this song!
There is something special about this song...
+Russell Mark seriously man, i guess its the magic of his voice and the sweet tune ..
I just literally found out about this song 30 minutes ago, already addicted lol I agree though, there is indeed something about this song that's so good but I cant quite place it
pgater12 its the harmony setup
This is true talent--no mixing, no lipsync, and sounding GREAT
Gordon Lightfoot has a set of vocal cords that are as unique as it gets, his great voice is so easy to listen to and sing along!
Such a rare talent, both sound and content. You could never, ever mistake that voice or the feeling he gives you.
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What a timeless beautiful song.
I love his voice. He is such a beautiful singer
My oldest is 4 and when he was just a little baby and would cry we would play this and he would always calm down or fall asleep. Just great soothing music. 5/5
was in a head shop in OKC in 1973 and the Sundown Album had just been released. Lightfoot was a poet and this was his breakout album. I had heard him before but was completely blown away when I found out this was him. Has to be one of the landmark albums of the 70's. It was one of the first really great acoustical albums.
It's weird, this song occasionally seeps into my mind out of nowhere. Today I woke up singing it.
Me too I was driving home from work and out of nowhere it came to me
No fn way lol ive woke up numerous times singing sundown u better take care lmao
I was very young when I first started listening to his music in the 70's. I could play his songs over and over again. I still can do that to this day,and get the same feelings.
One of the greatest folk musicians ever...
I never get tired of His music..
So relaxing........
I am British and proud to be, but this man is the cream of the crop as far as I am concerned, great songs with awesome lyrics, wish I could have seen him perform live, look after him Cnada, he is one of your best. Live a long and healthy life Gordon with no more problems.
He is without a doubt one of the most under rated and under appreciated singers.
Ummm, you are not underrated when you are Bob Dylan's favorite singer/songwriter. Gord is definitely Canada's poet laureate.
This is the closest thing to time travel we have. I watch this and I'm magically transported back to 1974. Things really were carefree and easy back then.
I'll say it again.. Gordon you are the pinnacle of entertainers. I love your music!
Such a great songwriter - such clever lyrics.
Remembered seeing him in concert in 1974....and how I loved it and this song especially.
just saw him for the first time two nights ago and he is still awesome.
I'm glad to hear that. I heard he was having health probs... glad he's past those.
Well he didn’t get past the last ones unfortunately😢
a class act and one of the best singer songwriters anywhere
This song was one of my late brother Paddy's favourites. When I hear it I am reminded of him. A lovely song.
How beautiful to see a roomful of people who are NOT playing with cell phones during a concert.
That would be pretty impressive in 1974.
lmao yah dude this is the 70's where cell phones weren't even a thing
Well, yeah, they weren't invented yet. However, if they were, you'd see them. It's human nature.
So true. I am done with concerts because of this.
AMEN-------& ------AMEN AGAIN !! -------------------WolfSky9, 72 y/o
Gordon is a fantastic song writer. So much talent.
......Just had a flashback!!!...I remember this song at only five years of age!! The best music stays with you!!
I love Gordon, I am 37 and I remember hearing his music as a young girl, even though my life was hell, for some reason whenever I hear this song it puts me at ease. I love Gordon and am so glad to listen to this timeless piece of music which gives me so much happiness and peace.
Love this song, somehow exciting and calming simultaneously. I know that makes no sense, but it's true. Just the perfect groove.
omfg you know what brought me here Gordon Lightfoot Love him and all his music loved the midnight special too
my dad introduced me to gordon lightfoot and i think he's one of if not the greatest musician ever, far better than anything nowadays
Heard this song on the radio today and fell in love with it, 6th time listening to it today!
It's hard to find many live performances of Lightfoot during this period and this is a rare treat!! Great Video!!
He deserves a medal!
My favorite Gordon song and video, I could listen to this all day long!
Loved everything Gordon ever did especially this one & "If You Could Read My Mind Love" thanks for the beautiful memories! xoxo
He was one-of-a-kind with a unique style and sound. Always loved his music :)
Two outstandin' Lightfoot Classics. It's fantastic that younger generations respect, appreciate and feel the Spirit of this fine Musician. I was born in 1974 when this hit was released. A Humble Man that Loved writing His own songs. You should check out Gordon & Johnny Cash singin' together.
I was 3 when this song came out. Remember hearing it on the radio. To this very day, it reminds me of being a 3 year old. Terrific song!
LOVE this song! this is what I grew up listening to!
thanks for the memories!
one of the best 12 string performers ever ! lovely song !
love this song never get tired of it
I was 11 when this was recorded. He got old now, but I still love his music. Even while I was growing up. I was great friends with his real dad, for a few years in my 20's. His dad was such a nice man too. Miss them days.
My sister and brother-in-law bought this album for me on my birthday. I still have the original vinyl record. It remains one of my all time favorites.😊❤
Omg I love Gordon Lightfoot. He's a awesome singer..
LOVE the tone of Gordon's voice. So unique and individual.
What a Legend and one of the greatest Song writers !.They don't make music like this anymore !.
Gordon Lightfoot is my favourite musical artist!
He made me want to learn to play guitar.
I saw him live in early 2009 in Calgary, and he put on an excellent show.
One of my favourite things to do is get drunk, put a stack of Lightfoot LPs on the record changer, pull out my guitar, and play along.
I love this song it was my favorite as a child ,and it still moves me.
Yes it was Blacklist - absolutely magic... and I was there the first time round...
I have listened to Gord since I was in grade school due to my Dad being a fan. Have seen him in concert about 15 times. Great, great musician. Kick ass band too!
One of the first records I ever got. It was a 45 and had Wreck of Edmund Fitzgerald on one side and Sundown on the other. I loved this song and I was only a little kid! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! This song.
one of my favorite songs ever with the best line for me for sure:
sometimes I think it's sin when I get feeling like I'm winning when I am losing again.
so true bro, so tru.
How can you not like that ? Awesome somg
To NonFictionRobert: Lightfoot is one of those voices that my generation (I'm 52) was blessed with. John Denver, Jim Croce, Neil Diamond, Gordon Lightfoot and of course, Harry Chapin...We had the best of the music world then, but many now don't remember it, and in doing so, miss out on what was so great.
It's cool to see the videos like these because I always hear Gordon Lightfoot on the radio but never saw him sing live until now. Thanks for posting!
Oh....and love the patched jeans :)
Anybody cool had them in the late 60s.
Before Auto Tune. You had to have TALENT!
amen bro
zorro456
So true.
I've seen him 3 times. He is the best writer, poet, muscian alive.
A great song that still sounds fresh and new every time I hear it. The man knows how to craft a song. Happy birthday, Gordon!
I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Gordon lightfoot ever since I as a little girl.
The days when lyrics came from logic & common sense,yep stuck in the 70's as well as the 60's before I was born and even the 50's I'm a music loving hippie soul
The 60's and 70's very bad decades especially the 1970's they were a very bad decade!!
That 12 string has such a lovely ring to it - Gordon Lightfoot was absolutely top of the pile - such a grand, grand talent.
One of the worlds best singers of all time we lov him down under.
The Blacklist did bring me here. I love this song and wanted to hear it all.
Excellent!!...you don't often get a live performance that sounds, in my opinion, better than the studio recording.
He had some wonderful songs!! Whatta great voice, very original.
Beautiful song & a great performance !
Thank's a lot for this video !
He was sure handsome when he was young. 36 years old here
Tonight is Lightfoot's last sundown as a 74-year-old. He rolls over the 3/4-century mark at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning Eastern standard time.
Agreed! Many happy returns to the day, too! I don't think I've heard a song from "Gordo" that I didn't like.
I drove from Louisiana to Wisconsin once..they had a Lightfoot concert on the radio, kept me company for two hours. Got lucky and found it on a diff station when it went out of range. Guy is so awesome.
I've always loved this song. The harmony on the studio recording is fantastic. Fun to see it done live.
freakin awesome song. inspiration
Like how the audience claps along
What a great song! I discover a new meaning in it every time i listen to it.
One of the best songs from all of the 70's.
haha yes just watched the blacklist and this song brought back huge memories....
sundown was gordon lightfoots best friend.
Lightfoots Music helped me recover from great Postwar Vietnam Depression. He is a great tresure to Alberta and a great contributor to modern folk music. I beleieve his music is in the great FolkMusic Hall of Fame whether it be on earth or heaven
always loved this song, it's one of those rare songs that never gets old.......
p.s. when I was a kid growing up in Oklahoma I never knew he was Canadian :)
I think this is a faster meter than the studio recording... a great song, so melodic
Me too.
Still such an awesome tune and artist♥️
He was pro. Knew the platform. Play quick but not rushed. He and the band rocked.
Omg yes .....the blacklist it is!!!
Gosh....I just will always love Gordon Lightfoot...amazing artist.
xoxo K.
Love this song; one of the top ten of all time.
when talent was required
My parents really embraced shitty music but this was one of the few songs that as an adult I actually liked that they used to rock out to.
Thts about the truth n a nutshell...thnx for tht cuz I needed a good laff today.
me too
One of my favorites by him... Brings back a lot of memories...
Great live performance of a great song. Thanks for the post.