Rappers React To Gordon Lightfoot "If You Could Read My Mind"!!!
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- On this segment of Rappers React, Smokey and Hollywood checked out "If You Could Read My Mind" by Gordon Lightfoot!!! Any suggestions, send them our way!!!
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Gordon Lightfoot is a Canadian icon. Yes, that is his real name and he is of Scottish descent. This song is about the breakup of his marriage.
As for the Whitney Houston song, her writers stole parts of his song and a lawsuit followed. When Gordon Lightfoot found out it was her writers and not her he dropped the lawsuit because he didn't want to wreck her career.
Gordon Lightfoot always wrote with great honesty and depth of feeling. His music is considered folk and he was Bob Dylan's favourite artist.
I came to say the exact same things 😄
Been one of my favourite singer/songwriters since 1980
Also one of Justin Hayward's (Moody Blues) favorite singers.
I have been a fan since 1967, I was 6 years old. "Cobwebs and Dust" was an early favorite, one you never hear about.
An amazing singer. He was Bob Dylan's favourite folk artist. That says it all.
Yep, Bob once said "Whenever I'm listening to a Gordon Lightfoot song, I never want it to end". High praise for sure.
Gordon also wrote the musical arrangements for his music. He studied advanced Music Theory in California before he became well known.
He was my mom's favorite folk artists too and that says a lot more
If you could read my mind I probably be in jail for long-time. If you could really read my mind you probably both be dead
I am a rap lyricist/poet and Gordon is my favorite songwriter of all-time. Interestingly, he is my 3rd cousin 1x removed... and I didn't even know it until I was much older and had already fallen in love with his writing.
He wrote this one about his divorce, and every word hits home. I agree that "Sundown" is one to hit, but he had so many great songs: "Early Morning Rain", "Song for a Winter's Night", "Rainy Day People", "Summertime Dream", and the epic "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" among them. And yeah, Whitney's writers got sued because of the similarity of her song. RIP to the legendary storyteller Gordon Lightfoot (yes, his real name - it's a Scottish surname).
Early Morning Rain is a great choice.
Early morning rain! Peter Paul and Mary did that song and made it a hit. That took his career to a NEW level.
This is so cool that you checked out Gordon Lightfoot! He was a brilliant musician, poet, storyteller. Absolute legend and Canadian treasure. Growing up in Canada, most children heard Gordon Lightfoot in some capacity or another. This song makes me cry every time, so many memories associated with it. ❤😊❤
This was the best song he ever sang. It showcases his wonderful voice to the best. He could sing with such feelings.
Gordon Lightfoot doesn't get nearly the love he deserves. Absolutely amazing artist.
Perhaps one of the best songs ever written. I'd check out "Sundown" next, but pretty much anything he did is worth hearing. Great reaction guys.
This is my favorite song of his since the early 70s. I'll second "Sundown" which was a hit for him. Also "In the Early Morning Rain" and "The Way I Feel". I wore out my cassette with those songs.
It's nice to see (hear) that you picked a song with this great singer/songwriter.
His legal name is Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr. Mr Lightfoot sadly passed May 1, 2023. Please do Sundown next 😊
One of the best songs ever written. Gordon Lightfoot was an amazing singer and songwriter.
Gordon wrote this song when going through a painful divorce.
Gordon (who we recetly lost) is one of the greatest folk story teller ever. Another Gem hailing from Canada.
If you really liked that song, then you'll LOVE "Carefree Highway". This is one of my favorites by him thanks so much for this reaction!
R.I.P Mr. Lightfoot. The legend lives on.
Thanks for the continued tribute to one of Canada's finest songwriters & storytellers!!
RIP Gord.
This is such a beautiful song - probably his biggest hit! It's a personal tale of his own relationship breaking down.
Folk is his genre...full stop. Him and an acoustic guitar is a constant (but he's had some great backup musicians) - and yes, he was born Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr. (in Orillia, Ontario, Canada - a small lakeside town north of Toronto)
If you want something more upbeat (but still a songwriting 'banger'), highly suggest Sundown!! One of my #1 Lightfoot tracks - it's a little more 'rock' than folk.
Gordon Lightfoot
( yes, it's his real name)
' IF You Could Read My Mind ...'
(* read the lyrics)❤️🙏🏻🕊️
🇨🇦🍁🎼🎶🎵
Born & raised in the 70s,
My Dad had records & 8-Tracks
back in the day & he was one of them
My favorite songs:
- Hi'way Songs
- Sundown
- Rainy Day People
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R.i.P. - Gordon Meredith Lightfoot, Jr.
Nov 17, 1938 - May 1, 2023
" DUECES! "
✌🏻😸✌🏻
And actually, Minnie Ripperton hit that note first in 1974 with Lovin' You.
The whistle register is what your are talking about
Yes, I was just about to say that!
1975
This was a song he wrote after his marriage broke up. About the loss and pain. He was one of the greatest creators of music, lyrics and voice.
I'm a little late to the party, but my fellow Canadians have already voiced my thoughts about Gordon. His incredible music will live on. Cheers from Peterborough
Hes talking about his divorce. He fell in love with someone else, enter number two. Its from his first album. Excellent poetic songwriter, a gem from Canada. Plus a fabulous voice. He toured right up until he passed.
Up there as one of Canada's greatest songwriters of ALL TIME. Glad you had a listen to this.
An amazing song from an amazing talent.
Thank you so much for this. I will be 60 this year and grew up listening to the best music has to offer. My dad had a voice similar to Gordon Lightfoot and my best memories of him were singing and playing guitar or banjo. So through some tears I relived some beautiful memories of him.
Your ears are not wrong. Part of this song was lifted and used in a Whitney Houston song. From my understanding, she did not know that the song writer had done so. Mr. Lightfoot not wanting to cause turmoil for her decided to settle m, as long as the song writer acknowledged that they had taken from his song. I was lucky enough to see Mr. Lightfoot a couple of times in concert, a wonderful performer and musician who will be missed.
I grew up listening to 60s and 70s music and this one will always be one of my all-time favorite songs! Thank you so much for checking it out!
You understood the song the first time you heard it. That's impressive.
This song was written while he was dealing with his divorce. Other great Lightfoot songs would be Early Morning Rain, Canadian Railroad Trilogy (1 song but has 3 parts), Bitter Green, Cotton Jenny, Sundown, Carefree Highway, Ribbon of Darkness, and Rainy Day People. But pretty much anything you choose from his catalogue will be amazing. Here are just a few artists who have recorded songs written by Gordon, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Barbara Streisand, Peter Paul and Mary, Jimmy Buffet Belinda Carlisle and Toby Keith.
Greatest love of all... I think that's the song from the great miss Houston... Gordon Lightfoot keeps it raw and powerful... Just great
He was an amazing singer. I definitely recommend you give a listen to Sundown next.
I have heard it said that Canadian artists that hit mainstream popularity have had to have worked five times harder than most because of how small the market is in Canada, and once they have reached the top, you can hear the work they have invested in their art. Gordon Lightfoot is a classic example.
A Canadian Icon. Love all his music. When he died last year they rang the bell 30 times one for him.
This is my jam it's so emotional and the lyrics are so for real thank you
Knowing he wrote this about his divorce, I always thought this song was about someone who decided to end a relationship but was having a hard time articulating why. So that is why he said basically if you could only read my mind you would understand why I am walking away.
This is one of the songs from my childhood that inspired me to want to learn how to play strings ,so sad and beautiful. 💜
Simply put...we can't control what we think!!! Great reaction guys!! Love watching your channel!!🎵🎼🎶🎸🥁🎤🎙🎹🔥🔥🔥💕
Gordon Lightfoot sued Whitney Houston's producer over that similarity and I believe he won. Rest in peace, Gordon Lightfoot.
"I don't know where we went wrong but the feeling's gone and I just can't get it back." That always gets me. Trying to recapture that feeling that's never coming back just fucking sucks.
GL was a radio standard growing up. His voice is a warm hug on a cold day. 🙂 My suggestion for your next song is another Canadian band I've never seen featured, Streetheart. Under My Thumb and/or Meanwhile Back in Paris. Thanks for sharing!
I grew up hearing Gordon Lightfoot on the radio, and all the evening shows in Canada. He was so big here, and I'm glad to see you discover him
Makes me cry every time, every damn time. My all time fav song is by him called "Beautiful"
He's a lyrical genius from Canada.
Loved him in the 70s, his song Sundown is really good 😁
gordon lightfoot was indeed his real honest-to-god name. he was sometimes called "The Last Troubadour". an excellent artist.
A Canadian Icon.....thank you for listening to him.🇨🇦
My favorite GL song! Was hoping you'd do this one. The lyrics are nice but the melodies alone are why I love it most.
It's a rich song. Fantastic. Rainy Day People is another good one.
Good ear. Lightfoot filed a lawsuit against Michael Masser, the composer of Whitney Houston's hit "The Greatest Love of All", alleging plagiarism of 24 bars of "If You Could Read My Mind"; the transitional section that begins "I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow." They settled out of court with Masser issuing an apology and Lightfoot saying he didn't want to pursue it further because he was concerned the lawsuit was detracting from Houston, who had nothing to do with the writing of the song. Lightfight wrote the song in the aftermath of the divorce from his wife, altering a few words at the request of their daughter and saying it was a struggle to share such a personal trauma.
Amazing singer songwriter and May I say I miss the poets. He was a strong talented soul . Yes it’s his name Gordon Meredith Lightfoot
He is just amazing. Happy to see you guys experience this
i used to love listening to this on my transistor radio back in the day.
Gordon Lightfoot was an international STAR, He decided to stay in Canada. If he was an American, you would have known about him decades ago and he would have have won numerous Grammy's. Just keep listening to his songs. Gordon Lightfoot was a masterful singer, songwriter and poet. RIP Gord! This is from a fellow Canadian who has been listening to this icon for over 50 years!
The song was used in the movie Studio 54. People who did covers of this song include Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Barbara Streisand, Viola Wills and many more.
Love your reactions. You always get it.
Really classic voice, and he wasn't afraid to be vulnerable in his lyrics, often painfully so. I would highly recommend the track sundown as your next Gordon Lightfoot exploration, in fact you may remember it, or find that you at least recognize it because it was covered by a hip-hop duo in that mid-2010s I think? Can't remember the name of the band but they definitely used the vocal Hook from it
The Greatest Love of All was originally recorded by George Benson for an Ali biopic. Later recorded by Whitney.
Lightfoot sued for copyright infringement. He dropped the suit but got an out of court settlement and an apology
A superb songwriter, Gord's material was covered by Elvis, Bob Dylan, Kenny Rogers, Glenn Campbell, Sarah McLachlan, Ronnie Hawkins and others. An accomplished guitarist and arranger, he entertained audiences around the world. Dylan inducted him into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1986.
Artists who have recorded Lightfoot's songs include Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Sarah McLachlan, Barbra Streisand, Peter Paul & Mary, Harry Belafonte, Jane's Addiction, Richie Havens, Glen Campbell, Toby Keith, Anne Murray, Nana Mouskouri and George Hamilton IV. He wrote for others before deciding to go out and perform his music himself.
The song was written in 1970. The year his first wife, Brita, filed for divorce after years dealing with his chronic cheating, drinking and volcanic temper. He once broke his hand after punching a hole through a door as he was arguing with Brita. Lightfoot was living with another woman during the three-year divorce proceedings. During that time, he frequently attempted to reunite with Brita. But his drinking always destroyed those reunions. He also wrote songs about and for her during the divorce proceedings, such as 'Beautiful', 'Can't Depend on Love.' 'I'm Not Supposed to Care,' and many more. Prior to their divorce he wrote many songs about her and after the divorce her continued to write about her. He never got over her and when he reached sobriety years after the divorce (with Brita's help) he lived with regret for what might have been with her had he not wronged her in so many ways. They remained close until her death in 2011.
Picture it, America, February 1971 and playing on the radio "If You Could Read My Mind" by Gordon Lightfoot. Priceless.
Greatest folk artist ever imo. Yes Sundown has to be done. Great reaction guys
Hauntingly beautiful ❤️
Thanks for doing this, Gordon Lightfoot reminds me of my father and growing up in southern Ontario.
It's funny but when I was learning this song on the guitar I caught myself with Whitney Houston's The Greatest Love Of All stuck in my head at random times throughout the day and I couldn't figure out why - but now I realize it's because that song and this one are very similar and my subconscious brain was fusing the two together
Very impressive you heard the Whitney Houston progression from Greatest Love of All. Lightfoot actually filed a lawsuit for plagiarism in the 80's but dropped it because it was the songwriter/producer not Houston in the wrong. It got settled with mostly an apology I think.
the Whitney Houston song is The Greatest Love of All, and the writer of that was sued by Gordon Lightfoot:
"In April 1987, Gordon Lightfoot filed a lawsuit against Michael Masser, alleging that Masser's song "The Greatest Love of All" stole twenty-four bars from Lightfoot's 1970 hit "If You Could Read My Mind." According to Maclean's, Lightfoot commented, "It really rubbed me the wrong way. I don't want the present-day generation to think that I stole my song from him."[81] Lightfoot has stated that he dropped the suit when he felt it was having a negative effect on Houston, as the suit was about Masser and not her.[82] Ultimately the case was settled out of court and Masser issued a public apology.["
So Gordon definitely agrees with you. It sounds like this song.
Such a deep rabbit hole. It's all folk/pop, but his range of styles and moods is huge. Check out "Circle of Steel", "Don Quixote", "Affair on 8th Avenue", "Steel Rail Blues", "Canadian Railroad Trilogy", "Sundown", "Carefree Highway", ...
He is a Shakespeare among singer/songwriters. His Don Quixote album, which this song isn’t even on, is definitely one of the greatest albums ever recorded.
Maria Carry mother was a classical Opera singer and Maria was singing in Italian at like 4 years of age, copping her mother. She has an octave range of 8 so that was her .
The feeling is gone, and it's not coming back
Sundown is one of my favorites of Gordons. RIP brother.
Never a bad song written by the Canadian Legend
Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr. is his actual name. He passed away just last month. May 1 2023 at the age of 84. You would love most of his music if you like these 2 so far.
The "Ghost in a Wishing Well" reference was an old movie called Topper. Starring Cary Grant (1937).
I love the variety that you react to, and the fact that you can react to a song like this and be blown away by the lyrics is heartwarming to me. You certainly can't judge a book by it's cover and that is why I Subbed to your channel. Keep up the great reactions!
From a Canadian
Gordon is a Canadian icon
Lots of good songs
"70's AM RADIO Gold, i have very fond memories of his music growing up in the 70's, of my biological mother, etc.
“Beautiful” by Gordon is just that. Give it a listen 👍🏼
Great review guys. One of his classics. Check out his "The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald" based on a true event.
Black Day in July-Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Lightfoot is a favourite son in Canada whether alive or dead. We have two Gordons. Gordon Lightfoot and Gord Downie from the Tragically Hip. Both now gone and always on replay in my cd player.
Carefree highway is another great one to check out
Light foot is his actual name. Gordon is REVERED in Canada! You must listen to his song “Sundown”. You’ll love it.
This might be the greatest dis track of all time.
In interviews recorded later in Lightfoot’s life, he acknowledged much of the blame for the failure of the marriage that generated this song. He was apparently an emotional perfectionist, which I suppose could have made him a difficult partner in his younger years.
He is really epically under rated. Sundown is a fun song too!
Another great Canadian hero musician…
Sorry, I can't believe I forgot to mention "Sundown", which is what Lightfoot is most famous for and the one everybody usually mentions.
Gord Lightfoot, Gord Downie, and more. Canada loves her Gordons
One of my favorite singers, love all his music, try Sundown.
It was in the movie Studio 54, more like a club song. I can't remember the artist.....
He was going through a divorce at the time he wrote this.....
SUN DOWN - is my favorite Gordon Lightfoot song
As soon as Gordon heard that Whitney tune, he filed a lawsuit. When he found out that it was her producers, and not her, he dropped the suit because he didn’t want to be responsible for ruining her career
Gordon was truly a class act…because he would have easily won a copyright/plagiarism suit…he could have sued and even just donated the damages/royalties to charity…but he didn’t want to hurt Houston’s career.
Canadian icon.Amazing voice❤🇨🇦
Gordon Lightfoot wrote a lot about factual stories, but one that hits close to home (across the Detroit River) is BLACK DAY IN JULY. It's about the 1967 race riots in Detroit on July 23rd in which resulted in 43 deaths, 7,200 injuries, and $50 million in property damage. This all started because police raided an illegal after-hours drinking club that had a welcome-home party for two returning Vietnam War veterans.
During the riot, Gov. George Romney (Mitt's father) deployed 9000 National Guard to help the 800 Michigan State Police and Pres. Lyndon Johnson sent in the U.S. Army to control the violence.
The song was so controversial that it was banned by radio stations in 30 U.S. States in 1968. The singing has a deeper tone, almost pleading sound and a quicker tempo than the majority of his other songs.
The chord progression and melody are heard in the prechorus of "The Greatest Love of All"
It's really his name. He was of Scottish descent. He suffered most of his life with depression and was a deep thinker or so some say.
"Sundown" is a must.
Black Day in July is pretty powerful
Stars on 54 did a version of this song for the movie 54. That is possibly the sample you are thinking about guys.
Great song! Probably heard this a hundred times and only recently found out it was a Gordon Lightfoot song.
Good ear. The Whitney Houston melody you're hearing is Greatest Love of All.