Bob Dylan said "The only bad thing about Gordon Lightfoot's singing, is when he gets finished". Gordon is great!
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
👍
@alanna8983
5 жыл бұрын
And Dylan is absolutely correct!
@lightfootfan
5 жыл бұрын
@@wingsofpegasus "Lightfoot became a mentor for a long time. I think he probably still is to this day." - Bob Dylan “I can't think of any Gordon Lightfoot song I don't like. Everytime I hear a song of his, it's like I wish it would last forever. " - Bob Dylan www.lightfoot.ca
@Soulreaver6
5 жыл бұрын
The only bad thing about Dylan's singing is when he starts.
@jjj1951
5 жыл бұрын
@@Soulreaver6 Don't comment. It shows your ignorance
@JeffLynnesELOFan
Жыл бұрын
My heart is broken...RIP Gordon Lightfoot who left us today (May 1st 2023) for a better world at the age of 84, such a Canadian Icon and fantastic singer-songwriter who inspired the likes of Bob Dylan, Jim Croce and so many others. Thank you Fil for sharing great music to the world and congrats on 300K!
@wingsofpegasus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@5346565
4 жыл бұрын
In Canada we refer to him as "The Bard", the Shakespeare of our music. His catalogue is so immense and there are really no clunkers in the lot. His music has been a balm for my soul for decades. I have been a rocker all my life, but Gordon hits a chord in the soul that needs to be nourished from time to time. Popping his collection into the system makes a long drive less tedious and a quiet afternoon reflective and reaffirming. A great Canadian artist we are proud to share with music lovers around the world. Thanks Fil.
@PantheraOnca60
2 жыл бұрын
The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock and Rock refers to Gordo as "THE Canadian musical institution."
@laurierubin9348
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing him with all of us here in the US. I have loved his music since I first discovered him in the mid 70's. What a gem he is!
@dubiousdistinction6500
2 жыл бұрын
"we" refer to him as the bard? sorry no we dont
@yiddleyady
Жыл бұрын
Always loved his music but it went into real music appreciation status when I recently watched his documentary.
@pageribe2399
Жыл бұрын
Same for me. I went through a long unhappy period when I was young. I felt that Gordon's music gave me a beautiful and serene place to dwell. I started listening over 50 years ago, and I still get goosebumps!
@bccabernet
Жыл бұрын
Just re-watched this video. Gordon was performing almost up to the end of his life. His last tour (2023) was cancelled in April and he sadly passed away on May 1, 2023. He died of natural causes at the age of 84. His music has touched many people around the world... but is so very special to us Canadians.
@MonteViste
8 ай бұрын
...to we Canadians. But yes, a wonderful ambassador for Canada.
@atimtambaby
2 ай бұрын
God bless him (on many levels), he died with dates on his calendar when he passed away.. Thanks for the informative content you provided, sir/madam. (can I move to Cananda if the worst occurs in the USA in November?)
@diasmemorylane5827
11 күн бұрын
@@MonteViste "To us." Look it up if you don't believe me. Don't be a grammar Nazi if your gun is loaded with blanks.
@O.S.R.C.
Жыл бұрын
How timely this came up in my feed today. As you've most certainly heard, Mr. Lightfoot passed away yesterday (May 1st). His songs filling the airwaves today as the stories of our lives should. Thank you Phil for covering A Canadian Legend.
@GTsuji
5 жыл бұрын
Lightfoot is a Canadian icon. He’s a treasure.
@Invisibleindreamsonly
5 жыл бұрын
Personally I like Elvis Presley’s version of in the early morning rain much better than Gordon’s if you never heard make sure you listen to it!
@DonnSeib
4 жыл бұрын
Best thing ever to come out of Canada. Orillia, Ontario, Canada Yo be exactly. A phenomenal wordsmith.
@jillybean3688
4 жыл бұрын
@@DonnSeib A musical and lyrical genius.
@babygore0599
2 жыл бұрын
@@Invisibleindreamsonly Elvis didn't write his own songs. He co-wrote a few. I was never an Elvis fan.
@negocios0rsk
2 жыл бұрын
@@Invisibleindreamsonly Hello two years ago! Growing up U.S. I first heard 'Early Morning Rain' on Bob Dylan's Self Portrait album. When I later heard Gordon Lightfoot sing it I thought... Hey, he does it pretty good too. Then learning that he wrote it! I like that song whoever sings it... Elvis too!
@nickjoseph5224
Жыл бұрын
One of the best songs ever written. Fantastic lyrics.
@OuterGalaxyLounge
5 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest songwriters of all time. His album "Sundown" is utter perfection.
@dwaynewladyka577
5 жыл бұрын
Canada has such great musical talent. Gordon Lightfoot is awesome.
@davidburne9477
5 жыл бұрын
Right-on, brother. Still have my vinyl copy.
@chrisvaughn6381
5 жыл бұрын
Sundown you lookout coming around my back Door
@hx823
5 жыл бұрын
Ranks right up there with John Denver as a singer/songwriter
@pandorafox3944
5 жыл бұрын
Chills at the very mention of that song...
@mariannemaloneywitherspoon6335
Жыл бұрын
To all Canadians and lovers of Gordon, just heard he passed away. He will be missed. What a beautiful singer, storyteller, guitar player and human being. God bless all, Marianne ❤ 6:44
@monicacall7532
3 жыл бұрын
I was 13 when I heard “If You Could Read My Mind” the first time it was played on our local radio station. It stopped me in my tracks, and I was transfixed by the beautiful voice singing such poignant words. Tears were falling down my cheeks. I’d never had music touch me to the point of tears. Right then and there I became a diehard fan. I saw him in concert when I was in high school. It was and still remains one of the greatest musical experiences of my life. When he was in his vocal prime he had the most beautiful voice of any male vocalist living or dead. Gordon Lightfoot is a one of a kind singer/songwriter. There will be no one else like him. We are so fortunate to have his music to inspire us!
@Thekarlskorner
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful memory to share. I had the good fortune to meet him and the band after a concert in Merrillville, Indiana after a concert. I made him a miniature guitar copy of his famous Gibson twelve string. Such nice people they all were.
@martinexxxxxxx
Жыл бұрын
Nice memory... I feel that way every time I hear that song. And I've been listening to it a lot since Monday...
@hfjjor3681
Жыл бұрын
I had same stopped-me-in-my-tracks reaction when I first heard Lightfoot, except the song was “Sundown”.
@bumblerock4048
5 жыл бұрын
Canada is very proud of Gordon Lightfoot.
@dwaynewladyka577
5 жыл бұрын
We are!
@KStewart-th4sk
5 жыл бұрын
@brad zybola Junior Trudeau should be ashamed of himself in light of what he did to Jody Wilson-Raybould over the SNC-LAVALIN scandal going on right now. Justin has been more treasonous to Canada than either his father or Mulroney. Justin made a terrorist in to a multi-millionaire and welcomes them back from the Middle East. I never bring up politics on FIL'S site but if somebody else does--I have no problem in responding.
@mickeyscott7479
5 жыл бұрын
Robert Webb I'm a big fan of Bruce Cockburn too.
@goodun6081
5 жыл бұрын
@brad zybola , Steven Harper was no prize either. (My wife and I are American born, but her mother, and my maternal grandfather, were born in Canada).
@goodun6081
5 жыл бұрын
@@mickeyscott7479 , yeah, me too. "Bruuuccce"!
@Humama23Boyz
Жыл бұрын
I’m viewing this video the day after Mr. Lightfoot’s passing. Fil has made a great analysis of Gordon’s “If You Could Read My Mind”, one if GL’s signature songs. Light foot was the complete package and his music will live on. RIP Gordon Lightfoot. Thank you for sharing your gifts with all of us.❤🎸
@Carpetlay1
5 жыл бұрын
Gordon paid a $100,000 tax bill for a friend that was in trouble with the tax man. Now. How many of us would do that? He must be a special kind of person
@hertzair1186
5 жыл бұрын
Carpetlay1 : Gordon always produces good karma...
@marjoryrainey5761
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it to me!
@TheMimetolithman
4 жыл бұрын
FRIENDS are THERE FOR A friend A True friend Loves You'
@eyeonit469
4 жыл бұрын
Proceeds from Edmund Fitzgerald went to the widows and he has stayed in touch with them.
@deanr.johansen6377
4 жыл бұрын
90,000 Canadian dollars to be accurate. Gordon said it himself.
@zigman8550
5 жыл бұрын
"The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" is a masterpiece of song writing.
@stephencameron8118
3 жыл бұрын
I agree! I can't decide between "Song for a Winter's Night", "Wreck..", "Carefree Highway" and surprisingly "Don Quixote" This line has sent chills down my spine for decades now: "Does anyone know where the love of God goes, When the waves turn the minutes to hours" To me it so captures the tragedy of those sailors and the terror of their situation. I don't know that I ever would have began to guess what those souls went through if it weren't for this song.
@lawrencetaylor4101
3 жыл бұрын
I went back to watch this review the day that Fil analysed Wreck. Gordon dedicated all proceeds for that song to the families of the sailors. Gordon is a great human being,
@LTVoyager
3 жыл бұрын
As is the Railroad Trilogy, Summer Side of Life and nearly every other song Gordon wrote. 😁
@rhomacity
3 жыл бұрын
don't forget Red Shea. Lightfoot is a master guitarist, and he had a genius backup guitarist for all those years.
@deathmetalchili6902
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Red Shae was a MONSTER guitar player!!!! He went on to play for The Tommy Hunter Show. He is definitely, a criminally underrated, and unappreciated guitar god.
@jelau4851
2 жыл бұрын
@@deathmetalchili6902 Agreed, Red,s guitar playing did so much to embellish Gordon,s songs, specially in this song.
@barrywiseman7012
Жыл бұрын
@@deathmetalchili6902 A great guitarist-that he was. And a very pleasant guy to run into around town, in Aurora Ontario, where he lived. His corny jokes that he took great pleasure in telling. Glad he is mentioned here.
@martinmcdonald4207
Жыл бұрын
And it all falls on the ear just perfectly.
@poppyhali3648
Жыл бұрын
..."but stories always end" RIP Mr. Lightfoot. My heart is broken
@gregc2467
9 ай бұрын
Mine too , but he made us better people, just by being fans of a fantastic man and musician 🤩
@maddy7
Жыл бұрын
Listening to your critque of Gordon on the day he passed away, May 1, 2023. Another great artist passes. His music will live on forever. RIP Gordon Lightfoot
@janmitchell641
Жыл бұрын
Regarding Gordon’s vibrato: he was a very well trained musician, from being a soprano soloist in a boys choir in Toronto. Thank you for this excellent homage. Rest In Peace Gordon Lightfoot.
@jezebeljones659
9 ай бұрын
I believe his boy-soprano days were in Orillia, the town of his birth.
@sgholt
Жыл бұрын
Goodbye and Godspeed to Gordon Lightfoot...I grew listening up to his music, always great stories in his songs. He will be missed, Thanks Fil
@musicprincess35
4 жыл бұрын
Love Gordon Lightfoot's music. He tells a story when he sings. He paints with words. There's a reason why he's called The Canadian Troubadour. So many great songs, it's hard to choose.
@joedude9954
Жыл бұрын
@Gordon Lightfoot your music is like meditation.
@katedeneiffe-cerny2351
Жыл бұрын
I have a record that I bought after I finished hitchhiking in Australia in 1974. Was so moved by the lyrics, guitar, phrasing. His wonderful understated voice. Mind boggling! I am now 77 and still have that album. God rest him. Kate ❤
@rjp3427
5 жыл бұрын
My favourite singer of all time! Anyone else?
@patricialehrke667
5 жыл бұрын
RJ P Absolutely.
@mattstarkey2152
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely!
@joanneshot4417
5 жыл бұрын
Gordon and Elvis share #1 for me.
@buckjohnson1119
4 жыл бұрын
Mine also, Composer/ Troubadour. I cherish all his music on so many albums; that is so incredibly, beautiful. Peter, Paul, and Mary, and Glenn Campbell had beautiful renditions of some of his music. Beautiful, Talking in your sleep, Your loves return, Canadian Rail Road Trilogy, Winters night , by Gordon, worth checking out on you tube, friends. Early morning rain, sung by Peter Paul and Mary, last time I Saw her face, both by Gordon and Glenn Campbell’s Outstanding, rendition. I have my framed picture shaking Gordon’s hand,and autographed concert ticket. I Don’t know if there will ever be another like Gordon. Another great, is his song to Ontario, titled Cabaret. Great change up, on that song. I could go on forever on him. I have loved that man a long time. I would have made the perfect mate for him, as just as he needed to be on the road, I require Solitude, also, to be my best. 👍😃. I can’t remember if I commented on this analysis before, but Thank you Fil. 👌Maybe you could do him singing his song ‘beautiful,’ some time, from the 70’s, also.
@mattstarkey2152
4 жыл бұрын
Shirley Strand I found myself saying “Yes! Yes! Yes!” in agreement to everything up until the “perfect mate” part! Hahahaha. My wife and I have been going to his concerts since we were 18 (44 years ago). You are right there will never be another like him. My all time favorite by far, there’s not even a close 2nd.
@Ohio45545
Жыл бұрын
😢❤❤😢thank you for showcasing this superb singer,storyteller:Gordon Lghtfoot.
@malkeh53
5 жыл бұрын
Canadians my age probably know the lyrics to all Lightfoot's songs. He is 81 now. I first saw him and Ian and Sylvia in 1966 at my school up in the Northwest Territories. Love ever since.
@The_Story_Channel
5 жыл бұрын
I am a bit younger, I as born in 1966 but I have most of his music and sing just about all of it.
@ruralrebeltory7474
5 жыл бұрын
Do not forget us younger Canadians! The man is a national treasure. I just turned 24, and there is not a time where I do not remember hearing and knowing Lightfoot’s music. Some of my favourite memories are hearing my father and grandpa play and sing his music. I still play with my dad, my grandpa has developed Parkinson’s and can no longer play his guitar. But still enjoys singing with us. ~Rachel Ann
@tuscanlab
5 жыл бұрын
Rural Rebel Tory lovely image❣️❣️☺️
@thomaswschaller
5 жыл бұрын
you saw Gordon AND Ian and Sylvia ?? Gosh.. That must have been fantastic! Saw him once and he is a treasure. Saw Dylan a few times and I feel very fortunate - But wish I could have years ago
@robbiefrentz9427
5 жыл бұрын
MKMUSIC BDMusic im 52 I listed to him at least two times a week. My youngest child 9. She sings along with me...
@themisterchristie
4 жыл бұрын
His voice is perfect for songs that tell stories, haunting and emotional. He is actually from Orillia Ontario, but moved to Toronto.
@lisahowell7648
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I wanted to comment on that too. He is very proud of his Orillia roots.
@robertsitch1415
2 жыл бұрын
@@lisahowell7648 unfortunately he suffered an aneurysm just before doing one of his concerts in Orillia and was in a coma for a while and has had a few other problems with his health since, but is still touring at nearly 84 years old.
@taragreenetarotastro
Жыл бұрын
@@robertsitch1415 RIP Gordon passed away May 1,2023
@robertsitch1415
Жыл бұрын
@@taragreenetarotastro it's unfortunate that he died, but he did get to spend over 60 years in the music business.
@dcutl
3 жыл бұрын
You don't just review music like others on KZitem, you educate listeners on all aspects of an artist and even give a lot of good background information.
@yaelrar.4460
5 жыл бұрын
What a songwriter! So intense! When a writer can make you see, feel and visualize his lyrics, you know you've encountered a master!
@bradalsobrook901
5 жыл бұрын
I agree Yaelra R. What a gift...
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
👍
@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222
5 жыл бұрын
First time responding but you are definitely the best. Smart inquisitive understanding and the love of music shows. PS have you done Jim Croce or Cat Stevens yet
@dingfeldersmurfalot4560
5 жыл бұрын
A true poet. That word is bandied about mercilessly these days so as to mean something degraded, effete, or ludicrous if not nothing at all, but it can at times actually mean something. With Gordon, it did.
@tracyzimmerman7912
2 жыл бұрын
He's awesome
@crazytadventures9052
5 жыл бұрын
Living in Canada Gordon lightfoot's haunting voice filled the air waves throughout my childhood and one of the last reasons I'm still proud to be a Canadian.
@randyandrews5389
5 жыл бұрын
CrazyT Adventures - well said my northern neighbor.
@lindabergman3127
5 жыл бұрын
He's fantastic 😍😍😍
@yassis2446
4 жыл бұрын
CrazyT Adventures Love Gordon an love my country, so sad you don't. Maybe you should follow a song by another great Canadian Stompin Tom. Lol. Let me know if you need a hint.
@susieq9801
4 жыл бұрын
@Chris A. Medina - This is about music, not politics. Please comment on your political views where appropriate.
@susieq9801
4 жыл бұрын
@Chris A. Medina - I'm an old coot too, a septuagenarian.
@ExUSSailor
5 жыл бұрын
This song never fails to make me misty eyed.
@UltimateBargains
5 жыл бұрын
@Andrew Ongais It's about him losing his love for his wife and getting divorced.
@kayleeriley3591
Жыл бұрын
His delivery really pulls at my heart he sounds like he’s on the verge of tears the whole time
@theproclaimer588
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a Canadian living in Toronto. As a preteen I started getting into Lightfoot in the mid-seventies. I attended EVERY annual November Massey Hall concert from 1977-1996. I still listen to his music all the time! A great Canadian poet, singer/songwriter, and performer> Thanks.
@NoLegalPlunder
5 жыл бұрын
His lyrics are some of the best. His album, Don Quixote, is one of those albums you can put on repeat and listen to over and over again. It’s a magical album.
@robsorenson68
Жыл бұрын
When people like Gordon Lightfoot leave us, the world gets just a bit darker. Brilliant songwriter. ❤
@scottsteeves
5 жыл бұрын
Gordon Lightfoot is an amazing talent and I am enjoying your "story tellers" videos.
@juliusseizure2673
5 жыл бұрын
He still is.
@alancoull7969
5 жыл бұрын
A living Canadian legend... timeless.
@gregormiller4037
5 жыл бұрын
@@alancoull7969..just like Bubbles:)
@jefffeinstein1
5 жыл бұрын
@@alancoull7969 I almost forgot that he is Canadian. ugh! Gordon, members of The Band, what a world of fine people!!!
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
☺
@susanmacdonald4288
Жыл бұрын
I've watched a lot of reaction videos of Gordon's music since his passing, but the best ones are done by musicians. We have know for years how great he was, you guys explain exactly why. And yours are some of the best. Thank you.
@laurachandler
Жыл бұрын
Sad to hear of his passing what a great talent.
@kathleenstewart409
5 жыл бұрын
Have always loved Gordon Lightfoot. My parents always had music playing, The Seekers, John Denver, Linda Ronstadt (sp), Jim Stafford, The Assocation, country, folk music and etc. But Gordon moved me as a kid and as an adult he still does. Thanks for posting.
@TYinNH
5 жыл бұрын
Im an ex Coastie. His Edmund Fitzgerald is amazing. Does anyone know where the love God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours
@shanemccormick6072
5 жыл бұрын
Fellas, it's been nice knowing ya
@Warwick3511
5 жыл бұрын
that is a extremely moving song of the loss of the ship as well as being a actual event.
@shanemccormick6072
5 жыл бұрын
@@Warwick3511 the sad thing is they would have actually made it if they'd put 50 more miles behind her. When I was younger I would never have thought Lakes could have been so ferocious. I'm glad they eventually brought up the Bell
@Warwick3511
5 жыл бұрын
@@shanemccormick6072 my understanding it may have been 17 but it is based mostly on the song
@jefffeinstein1
5 жыл бұрын
@@shanemccormick6072 Pls try to stick around. I know it seems impossible at times.
@blueblazer201
2 жыл бұрын
A bit late to the conversation here, I am. I've personally known Gordon for over 50 years and growing up in Detroit during the 1960's, I was quite familiar with his early works. Red Shea, what a great guitarist and human being. You'd ask Red a question and the next thing you know, you're being 'interviewed', with a smile on his face and twinkle in his eyes. In any case when Red wanted off the touring road, my brother Terry became Gordon's lead guitarist for 40 years before his passing in 2011. What an experience.
@DougMcDave
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your music. Rest in peace. Thank you, and goodbye 😢
@reubination
4 жыл бұрын
I was born in 1970. I have a sister that is 13 years older. Gordon Lightfoot’s music is burned into my mind from hearing it through my sister as a child.
@GS-xt8fu
5 жыл бұрын
I remember Glenn Campbell saying that Gordon was an exceptional songwriter.
@shanemccormick6072
5 жыл бұрын
He would know
@johndef5075
5 жыл бұрын
And Glenn was a monster guitar picker.
@buckjohnson1119
5 жыл бұрын
Hellowow 39 Glenn sang, a beautiful version of Gordons, ' The last Time, I saw her face,' Sounded like Jimmy Webb maybe did Glenn's arrangement. I was very blessed to meet Gordon and get to shake the hand, that penned many Masters of art. 'Your Loves return,' remains one of my all time favorites. So many of them. 'Caberet,' 'Is there anyone home,?, so many, that my list would go forever.
@elesrangels4964
5 жыл бұрын
Did Glen write music? He sure played guitar better than most and sang well. Glen would know...regardless. Glen Campbell was a guilty pleasure back in the day. I enjoyed his work a lot. Wichita Lineman was a beautiful piece that went straight to my head, picturing the couple and Glen out on the road.
@buckjohnson1119
5 жыл бұрын
eles r angels I do not recall any of his vocals, with he as the composer. Perhaps he wrote music for other’s vocals/ lyrics. Not sure, but he sure could make a song a Winner, with his voice and delivery.
@Secretarian
5 жыл бұрын
His storytelling and guitar playing are superb. He always had a sweet melancholy about his lyrics and melodies.
@4magnels494
5 жыл бұрын
I always learn things watching you. I love the little bits you tell about the performer, song, instruments! You are so knowledgeable, and not in an annoying way! I find I enjoy songs even more when I listen to you talk about them! Thank you for sharing!
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@patriciasnyder6915
5 жыл бұрын
I agree. Sorry, as talented as Whitney Huston was - she wasn’t Gordon Lightfoot.
@bellesmom238
4 жыл бұрын
FIL HAS A GIFT NOT MANY PEOPLE HAVE
@ArcaneWeasel
3 жыл бұрын
I love how he connects his lyrics during part this song like: Idon’twherewewentwrong instead of: but the feelings gone and I just can’t get it back. Phenomenal artist and song writer. Within the top 5 of our lifetime. Brilliant, beautiful and masterful.
@shilohabaddon
3 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see a young Gordon like I did in 1974 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada, Fil..thank you. I drove 40 miles through 4 inch slush in the winter to attend his concert. He was upset because the acoustics of the building was not what he wanted but he sounded so good that it didn't matter to anyone in the packed arena. My very favourite song is Sit Down Young Stranger. It takes me away to an unexplainable place.
@christinetarquin3773
2 жыл бұрын
I love that "takes me away to an unexplainable place". My sentiments exactly. It's heaven!
@StephenMarkTurner
5 жыл бұрын
Lake Huron rolls, Superior sings In the rooms of her ice-water mansion Old Michigan steams like a young man's dreams The islands and bays are for sportsmen And farther below, Lake Ontario Takes in what Lake Erie can send her And the iron boats go as the mariners all know With the gales of November remembered
@4catsnow
5 жыл бұрын
This guy was out there for years, and one of the few people that could display a talent that eclipsed the realm of "folk singer" ,,, and entered the sphere of "Minstrel"....
@kennethperkins4307
5 жыл бұрын
This man just puts it out there, the depths of despair and personal hardship wrapped In a melody that sucks you in. Like Elton and Bernie he makes you feel like their your thoughts and your words.
@dingfeldersmurfalot4560
5 жыл бұрын
Bernie at his very best, Elton never. Elton is and was nothing without Bernie. A ton of technique, plenty of empty vigor, nothing like the soul. Elton was dead once Bernie was gone, and has been a zombie ever since.
@cheneyrobert
3 жыл бұрын
Gordon is Bob Dylan’s favourite and Dylan came up to Canada 🇨🇦 to induct Gordon into the Canadian song writer’s hall of fame.
@Incandescentiron
Жыл бұрын
I found your video as part of my grieving process for this amazing songwriter. Thank you for posting.
@MrsRobinson0741
Жыл бұрын
Watching all these Gordon videos after hearing of his passing today 🥹🥹💔💔 this is one of my fave Gordon songs! Edmund Fitzgerald being the second!!! May he rest in paradise with his fellow legends & keep on playing!!! 💔💔🥹🥹
@modularmuse
5 жыл бұрын
Grew up with him on the radio. His stuff was always haunting and beautiful; you could almost picture what he was singing about and it stuck with you.
@Randyrocker1
5 жыл бұрын
Early Morning Rain is a true classic for all time, even Elvis Presley acknowledged the majestic power of that song, as so did many others.
@miamidolphinsfan
4 жыл бұрын
Early morning Rain & Poor Little Allison are my favorite songs by Gordon
@paulacaudill5227
11 ай бұрын
Gordon Lightfoot was a amazing singer, we will miss him! 💔
@kathleenmckeithen118
2 жыл бұрын
I love, love, love Gordon Lightfoot!! Especially, the "Tale of the Edmond Fitzgerald", and all of his songs. Thank you so much Fil, for showcasing Gordon!
@anthonypetersenecal5546
5 жыл бұрын
Gordon Lightfoot was very popular “a few years ago” !!!! I’m an old man and just hearing him, puts a lift in my step !!!! I have really enjoyed your videos, Fil !!!!
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anthony!
@anthonypetersenecal5546
5 жыл бұрын
Wings of Pegasus, No, thank YOU, Fil---please keep up the excellent dialogues !!!!
@johnnylaroux9517
5 жыл бұрын
@@anthonypetersenecal5546 So true, Fil is beyond well spoken and knowledgeable, healways Gets It, no matter the Artist or Genre on the Video Menu du Jour.
@metablue4454
4 жыл бұрын
For many in Canada, Gordon Lightfoot is a national treasure. Rightly so!!! And some of the rest of us feel that way too. I believe he is a generational talent.
@dhutch71
5 жыл бұрын
"Sixteen miles to Seven Lakes way up among the pines, in some hidden valley where the twirlin' river twines." I wish I could write poetry half as good as this!
@pohkeee
4 жыл бұрын
The birds in all creation twitterin in the trees...
@Loruca
2 жыл бұрын
Does any one know where the love of God goes When the waves turn the minutes to hours?
@MarkLAsche
2 жыл бұрын
@@Loruca Beat me to it. Hard to believe such profundity actually made it to the airwaves.
@janicebowlen8929
5 жыл бұрын
I'm 66 years old, a 60's, 70's kid who just found this channel and am enthralled!! Enjoying everything I've watched so far and looking forward to this journey of learning and enjoyment!!
@damned_1
Жыл бұрын
I love you for having wicked taste in music… love it. 😔🙏🏽❤️🔥
@bbell8144
5 жыл бұрын
Gave me chills hearing Gordon again. I was privileged to attend his concert in Fargo back in 1971. He is amazing and his fame is well deserved. We have enjoyed listening to his ballads for many decades. Gordon is the definition of Legend.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
👍
@Pinrod93
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen Gordon 4 times in concert and met him twice. He signed my old guitar for me. He has been my hero since I was a teenager in the 70’s. He doesn’t know it but he wrote “If You Could Read My Mind” for my first love that I lost that year. Every time I hear that song I think of her, and I’m still in love with her! David
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@1attheback
5 жыл бұрын
I heard "Bitter Green" and I've been a fan ever since. Red Shea was a great support/lead guitarist of Gordon's.
@aholdera
5 жыл бұрын
That is a great song. Check out Tony Rice's version of it on cold on the shoulder album, which is epic, some of the best songs ever covered in a bluegrass style.
@patsmith1497
5 жыл бұрын
@@aholdera Tim Stafford of Blue Highway also wrote "Uncle Fred" as a nod to Gordon's "Old Dan's Records" on an old bluegrass album, in case you're interested. You can really smile at the similarities.😉
@tamething1
4 жыл бұрын
1attheback : His "Sunday Concert" album - later just titled "Live" - hooked me.
@ButchHartmanart
4 жыл бұрын
Had no idea about the Whitney Huston court case. Great info. Always loved Gordon’s music. ❤️😎🎸
@thetranya3589
4 жыл бұрын
He didn't drop the suit, he settled out of court. The guy who wrote the song, Masser, issued a public apology.
@brianfitzgerald9281
3 жыл бұрын
@@thetranya3589 Wasn't it first performed by George Benson (The Greatest Love of All) and written for the long forgotten film "The Greatest" where Muhammed Ali played himself without energy - the punches were already beginning to show there damage.
@thetranya3589
3 жыл бұрын
@@brianfitzgerald9281 Not sure about that. I know Benson did the song before Whitney Houston.
@RayW....
Жыл бұрын
My absolute favorite song of his. And i didn't know it was his until he passed.
@peggyconverse7622
5 жыл бұрын
A true "troubadour" ..I don't know why..but..I chill out everytime I hear him.. I especially love "Sundown" but as I lived on the "gitchee gumee" and did when it went down.. his "wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" is especially poignant. Thanks Fil..While I love everyone of the artists that you showcase..this is a good one!
@tamarabradshaw4799
5 жыл бұрын
Troubadour is the perfect description.
@miamidolphinsfan
4 жыл бұрын
@@tamarabradshaw4799 I agree !
@jeanfish7
4 жыл бұрын
Lightfoot, Croce, and " the Taxi guy" ( blanked the name!;)
@jeanfish7
4 жыл бұрын
Harry? Someone
@Morrkevi1963
4 жыл бұрын
Jean Fish Harry Chapin
@stargazer1460
5 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I love Gordan! Definitely one of the best song writers ever! Great story teller. He wrote some classics during the 70's.👍😎🤘
@puppykissesblog
4 жыл бұрын
As a longtime Lightfoot fan, thanks for this fine, detailed look at the artistry of one of the best singer-songwriters of all time!
@angelmatos9143
7 ай бұрын
His songs were like reflective discussions of which you never tire.
@douglashall5795
Жыл бұрын
As always Fil, love you4r analysis and comments. Especially tonight after we lost this legend and good man.
@patricklee780
5 жыл бұрын
That song really did shoot him to stardom and one of my favorite ballads, partly because I had a similar fate, with love. That it was a melancholy tune, I am sure countless tears were shed over it. I remember it like it was yesterday.
@unitedplankton2866
5 жыл бұрын
Thousands of years ago mom n dad would play this on long car rides...thanks mom n dad
@ronnie5129
5 жыл бұрын
A FRIEND OF MINE I KNEW GROWING UP WAS ON THE EDMOND FITZGERALD THAT DAY, HE GOT OFF AT THE LAST PORT, HE SAID SOMETHING DID NOT FEEL RIGHT, HE IS STILL HERE, R.I.P. TO ALL THE ONES WHO WENT DOWN WITH THE SHIP, COUSIN FIGEL
@user-vg3yc6gk5f
Жыл бұрын
The thing I appreciate about you most, is how you bring to life so much music and musicians from even before you were born, with such enthusiasm and reverence for their work. I know it helps encourage people to explore some of these great artists like Gordon, who we just lost yesterday. I get to experience them all over again with your fresh perspective. And God Bless Gordon and his family.
@Nashvillekat
5 жыл бұрын
As a kid, I first heard "Early Morning Rain" sung by Peter Paul & Mary. I read that it was written by a guy named Gordon Lightfoot. Then I heard "Ribbon of Darkness" by Marty Robbins (someone else you might want to talk about) and saw it was written by the same guy. I decided I needed to try and find out about this songwriter. A couple of years later, I heard him on TV. WOW! I was hooked from that moment on and remain a fan of Lightfoot. Thank you for exploring his music!
@hazelmaylebrun6243
5 жыл бұрын
Yes. Gordon is still performing. He was in Ottawa last year on tour. I didn't get to that concert, but I did get to see him play live 9 years ago when he did what he called a 'come back tour'. His voice has aged a bit -- though he's still doing fine and on key, but I was pleasantly surprised to see he had recovered enough to reclaim his command of the fretboard. He told stories about his memories with Bob Dylan and Kris Kristofferson and I knew it was true because I saw Kris Kristofferson 8 months later and he told the same story. Oh... and one other note. You would think after all these years that Gordon would be pretty confident, but he was so thrilled that night that we all came. He said, "Elton (John) is in town tonight... and I still sold out." Well, really. In his 70s and he still wasn't sure if we would buy tickets to hear him.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah the best guys are humble too!
@toddtrojek6521
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome story!
@lacroixphoto
5 жыл бұрын
I met him where I work a couple years ago, I can tell you he truly is a kind man. We talked for about 20 minutes, it was like taking to an old friend. Very cool.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@keywestconch8
4 жыл бұрын
One musician supporting and honoring another musician graciously. Can't we all just get on?
@dvest
5 жыл бұрын
Hey I just want to say I appreciate the way you critique the videos here. You are down to earth and always respectful of the artists. You're a good guy! Keep it up and I'll keep watching! :-)
@janebishop5885
2 жыл бұрын
A golden voice.....what talent. Never tire of listening.
@ImCarolB
4 жыл бұрын
I saw Gordon in concert in 1975. It was breath-taking. I saw him in 2018 and it was like meeting an old school friend at a 50th reunion. He is very old and not in good health, but the gold still shines through. You could feel the audience reaching out whenever that warm, familiar vibrato revealed itself.
@MichaelEWinkler
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting Gordon Lightfoot on your channel and raising how important of a song writer this wonderful man is. I was only 6 years old when my father took me to my first concert of his in North Carolina and I continue to listen to him to this day. My father passed away many years ago and I used "The watchman..." track at his funeral. Apologies as I am not trying to make this personal, I actually found your analysis of him WOP quite on the mark!! keep posting more informative videos like this and thank you for sharing.
@sammy2840
4 жыл бұрын
My favorite folk singer of all time! First the poetry...wow...then the voice! Unmatched musical talent! Discovered him in 1972 through a friend! Have every song he has ever recorded! Circles Of Steel is AMAZING!
@theresewalters1696
Жыл бұрын
I remember Circle of Steel. Great song.
@valkyriesardo278
5 жыл бұрын
The quality of Lightfoot's voice is forever sublime. It both intensifies and gratifies longing, it rides upon the knife's edge of unbearable beauty and unbearable pain.
@brian13105
5 жыл бұрын
I met Gordon Lightfoot in the early sixties when he was playing upstairs at Steele's Tavern on Yonge St. (between Sam the Record Man and A & A Records) . My Mother was working there and introduced me to him. I was only about 12 or 13 and he was just there that afternoon practicing. I did have a photo of he and my mother signed by him but I've since lost it. I just remember him as a nice young man. Shortly after that I remember we got a 45 of That's What You Get For Lovin' Me. My Mom always had great affection for him.
@miamidolphinsfan
4 жыл бұрын
great story !!!
@toddtrojek6521
3 жыл бұрын
Can’t get anymore Canadian than that, Gordon Lightfoot, Sams and Yonge Street.
@taragreenetarotastro
Жыл бұрын
HI Fil, Gordon Lightfoot Canadian Singer songwriter legend has passed away May 1st in Toronto. I grew up seeing his name on Yorkville cafe's along with legends Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. He is treated as a Candian poet laureate and was a very modest man. There is a great video on KZitem of Joni Singing Coyote for the first time at Gordon Lightfoot's House with Bob Dylan there too. May he RIP. He leaves his wife childrean and grandchildren behind. He will be missed but his music will live on.
@brianforgie7724
Жыл бұрын
Sad day in Canada today Gordon Lightfoot passed away yesterday. Gordon Lightfoot is Canada's greatest singer songwriter in my opinion. This country has many great artists but Gordon Lightfoot was one of us. He sang about us, he sang for us he was always in the background. Lucky enough too have seen the man 7 times in my life. Sad day man sad day.
@dougnelsin1480
5 жыл бұрын
I saw Gordon live just a few weeks ago and i was so impressed by the musicianship and his vocals are still very strong for an 80 year old. He did play this song and got a well deserved standing ovation. I loved it!!
@LivingOnCash
5 жыл бұрын
As a 70's guy (class of '74) singer song writers were all over the radio and Gordon Lightfoot was one of the bigger ones. Carefree Highway was one of my favorites and when my dad retired my folks moved to Carefree, AZ. Whenever I would go visit them I drove down Carefree Highway to get to their house and would always sing this song to myself. Many years later I was listening to an interview of Gordon and he said long ago he was driving north from Phoenix and saw a sign for Carefree Highway and that was the inspiration for the song.
@leslierhorer1412
2 жыл бұрын
What can I say? Gordon's talent is almost beyond description, and this is one of my very most favorite songs. Beyond the smooth, gentle melody, the lyrics of this song are just beyond compare. So many songs have trivial, or even absurd lyrics, but this narrative digs deep into my soul. It is a story of failed love, of pain, and of longing. It speaks so eloquently of true and deep feelings. It speaks in unmistakable sounds of how devastating love can be. Yet, despite the pain, in spite of the terrible sadness, he is not blaming his lover for the failure. He doesn't understand, and he doesn't know what to do or what he did wrong. It is beyond beautiful.
@robertsise7898
5 жыл бұрын
This song wouldnot have, in my opinion, the same impact and endurance through the years without Gordon's unique vocal delivery. More great memories for me. Fil your review of these artists have been great. Cheers!
@bronkawitz
5 жыл бұрын
This came out when I was eight years old. This and It's Too Late by Carol King. Two haunting songs that gave me chills down my spine listening to them on my hissy transistor radio late at night.
@randysellers2052
3 жыл бұрын
The lyrics and the melody draws us in. The melody entertains our hearts as the lyrics unite us in the spirit and meaning of the song.
@berniejacque4544
3 жыл бұрын
Gordon, Neil, the guys from the Band, all from our friends up North in Canada. All great, thanks for all the great music! This from Springfield, Massachusetts.
@toddubow2599
5 жыл бұрын
Gordon had the same gift as Jim Croce and James Taylor - the voice and guitar combined in a unique way that cannot be recreated by another.
@jelau4851
2 жыл бұрын
You just named my all-time Favorite Trio,
@davewhitehead5116
5 жыл бұрын
I always liked Gordon. I picked him up after “If You Could Read. My Mind.” I’m glad he’s still at it. Thanks.
@camshr0n
5 жыл бұрын
My favorite Lightfoot song. Didn't know it was about his divorce but that sure makes sense. Did anyone else notice that on the second refrain he sings, "I never thought I could feel this way" instead of "I never thought I could act this way" as he did on the famous studio recording. I can't imagine it was intentional here because of what a great, and yet subtle, little connection that one word makes to the verse just before it. The one that goes, "Like a movie star who gets burned in a three-way script, enters number two." Hence, "paperback novel" goes with "feel" and "movie star" goes with "act". I always thought that was brilliant. My guess is that he simply forgot which verse he was on and sang what came out naturally on that date.
@briannorman952
5 жыл бұрын
Gordon's voice alone is an arm hair raiser. Every time. It's so beautiful.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
👍
@candaceterry8371
Жыл бұрын
RIP The world was made better for having you in it
@rosemariepriest1453
Жыл бұрын
He is a poet,heard he wrote many songs for many famous singers,his ture love was writing music,you may have heard, and never knew he was the writer. Best talent ever.🌹🙏🇺🇸
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