When Lightfoot was in his vocal prime he had the most beautiful voice of any male vocalist ever. I never get tired of listening to him sing.🎵
@KellyAMR
Жыл бұрын
He sure did!
@CapnBob2010
12 жыл бұрын
I'm 60 and have grown up with Gordon. I think he is, without doubt, the best songwriter ever, and not to mention, the greatest voice I've ever heard.
@trevorgwelch7412
Жыл бұрын
Are you still 60 ?
@CapnBob2010
Жыл бұрын
@@trevorgwelch7412 - Unfortunately, no. - 70 now. ;-) Time stops for no man.
@andied9641
Жыл бұрын
@@CapnBob201070 This year and I agree with everything you said. He was my number one man I am heartbroken. I have a lot of favorites of his but I think this one makes me choke every time I hear it it’s so beautiful. The world is a better place because of him.
@andied9641
Жыл бұрын
@@CapnBob2010 Thank you! And I totally agree!
@andied9641
Жыл бұрын
@@CapnBob2010 thank you I did just subscribe. This song wakes me up every time. I hear it other than a few songs. This is probably the most emotional for me. He makes me feel alive even though he is in the afterlife. Thanks again. kzitem.info/news/bejne/yHluz3V9jKRlo4o
@rainwilder3709
3 жыл бұрын
When my boyfriend took me to see Gordon Lightfoot when I was in high school, I cried during the entire concert as each song was so moving. I have been to so many shows and no one has ever affected me like Gordon Lightfoot.
@richardbrown1660
5 жыл бұрын
My wife's coming down the aisle song at our wedding 45 years ago and still married
@tvteacher50
11 жыл бұрын
Mercy! There will never be a voice or songwriter like Lightfoot. His songs still bring me to tears.. One of the all time greats.
@burthoppy
2 жыл бұрын
I used to sing at weddings during the ceremony for many years. I did my version of this beautiful and largely unheralded song, every chance I got, and it always went over to great satisfaction. I pretty much wore this album thin over the years, Gordon is truly a gift from a higher place.
@awordonawing
6 жыл бұрын
I was listening to this song on repeat this evening for more times than I care to admit (at least an hour). I decided to do a Google search to examine the lyrics more thoroughly and was over the moon to find a link to this video. I braced myself before watching it immediately because I knew it would be absolutely captivating. Indeed I was right. I strongly second all of the praise everyone has shared in the comments section - it is not possible to say enough about this man. What a blessing to humanity. His work truly epitomizes the ultimate purpose of music which is to heal and empower people to endure in this too often cruel and insane world. The only "bad" thing about this perfect performance is that it ends. Oh and goodness - that voice! God Bless + Thank you for everything Gordy.
@monicacall7532
3 жыл бұрын
I do that too.
@rainwilder3709
3 жыл бұрын
❤️
@andied9641
Жыл бұрын
I listen to this song every night. Perfection. Deep emotion. I watch him so intently then close my eyes to feel him. He moves me in so many ways. He was so beautiful. 💜
@johndersham1
12 жыл бұрын
The Master Folk Song Singer. It does not get any better than this. Love it!
@122048trainman
8 жыл бұрын
What a legend. I've followed Lightfoot for 50 years; and having Red Shea on lead guitar, well, he was the best.
@danielibnz
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, Red Shea on lead guitar and John Stockfish on bass... RIP
@Foxael
5 жыл бұрын
@@danielibnz Yes I too have followed him and his music since the '609's...once a Lightfoot fan..always a Lightfoot fan. His music simply enriches one's life.
@gordondelma
13 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest love songs ever written and recorded!!!!!!!
@andied9641
Жыл бұрын
And now we have to learn to live without him, and to this day, it’s still one of the most beautiful love songs ever written! 💔
@djchas1
9 жыл бұрын
He is in every music Hall of Fame in Canada- Why isn't he is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?!!!!!!!!
@atimtambaby
5 жыл бұрын
So true...it's criminal Lightfoot isn't in the Rock & Roll Hall of fame (especially before he passes)
@Landstar7947
3 жыл бұрын
Because he's absolutely too wonderful for that place. He's levels above them all!
@dennisg.582
3 ай бұрын
He will be!!!
@damialle
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been a fan of Gordon since the 60’s, and I never fail to be moved by his music. His flawless voice, beautiful melodies and poetic lyrics are magical, one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. His music has stood the test of time, and always will.
@painterbythesea
12 жыл бұрын
Absolute mastery of tone, emotion, style. His songs evoke a mood so rare in the heart.
@rainwilder3709
3 жыл бұрын
Out of the trillions of songs, this is my all-time favorite love song. It is my heart.
@ThymeBottle
Жыл бұрын
November 17, 1938-May 1, 2023. A truly beautiful song and my favorite of his. Mr. Lightfoot's passing today is keenly felt. In that realm beyond, where surely all poet-songwriters meet, I like to think that he is now seated beside Stephen Foster, singing and playing this song.
@elliebenora
5 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful love song ever written.
@jeffwestcott5811
4 жыл бұрын
lightfoot was greater than them all.......outranks dylan and everyone!
@teacat55
4 жыл бұрын
What a gift it has been to be alive while this one is...... timeless, ethereal sublime. Thank you, Gordon Lightfoot.
@e.c.mitchell2304
7 жыл бұрын
That incredible , beautiful voice and the perfection of his words , perfection . He can break and mend your heart at the same time.
@joecaprani5772
Жыл бұрын
This song makes me weep and I don't really know why. It's just so beautiful. Rest easy you blessed genius and thank-you for such beautiful songs.
@chuck4221
6 жыл бұрын
I've never met Mr. Gordon Lightfoot but ever since I had the chance to hear his songs he became a good friend that lifted my spirit when I was down. Thank you Sir for sharing your beautiful gift with me and millions around the world.
@twcckuo
9 жыл бұрын
Oh my heaven. It's so incredibly beautiful. One of my all time favorite songs by one of my most favorite singer/songwriters. Gordon's voice, so sweet, so soft, so rich, so full of emotions - it brings you to a different place...
@Silvermac27
8 жыл бұрын
+twcckuo I totally agree with You....There will never be another like this talented man,never ..I am a fan since I was 14 yrs old and now almost 55 yrs,my two children 12 years and 11 years have been brought up on this wonderful mans music and lyrics and we can't wait to see him in concert in Dublin Ireland June 2016.I have seen him only once before here in concert 1978 as he doesn't frequent our shores too often..You descrbed this song perfectly ...
@user-nd9cp8gf2z
5 жыл бұрын
twcckuo
@pevensielavere22
4 жыл бұрын
@@Silvermac27 Did you end up seeing Gordon Lightfoot in concert, in Dublin, Ireland in June 2016? :-D If so, how was it?
@dennisg.582
6 ай бұрын
How can anyone NOT get misty listening to this masterpiece!!!!!!
@sarahedwards2
9 жыл бұрын
Lightfoot's voice is so gentle in this song, as well as soothing and relaxing. It puts you right to sleep!
@Silvermac27
5 жыл бұрын
This song would melt steel,incredible man Gordon
@michaelmakemson4390
2 жыл бұрын
Such a pretty song by Gordon lightfoot. Plus he’s a great guitar player to this is what you call real music
@MrKeith57
Жыл бұрын
Precision picking, bass in the pocket and such a golden voice. Brilliant
@PGreeniful
12 жыл бұрын
I saw this whole concert early last year on BBC4 and was blown away, I couldn't believe that I hadn't heard of him before. Absolutely brilliant. Love this song, especially the guitar solo at the end. I'm 25 and although I do dig some of the music today, this kind of stuff really is timeless.
@buckjohnson1119
4 жыл бұрын
Gordon; The incredible, Gordon. I have loved your music and soul, since my youth. My cat is also listening; transfixed to your one and only, voice/ guitars.
@rainspiritflower2385
2 жыл бұрын
My all-time favorite love song even though I don’t want to go backwards💔💖
@beachman831
13 жыл бұрын
one of my favorite songs...it is SO exquisitely beautiful, so moving, so rapturously sung. it still moves me so very deeply after all these years.
@Silvermac27
13 жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful love song that can only be sung and written by Gordon himself..
@pevensielavere22
4 жыл бұрын
I've cried every single time I've heard this song, over many, many years. Including this time. :-* Wow. Gordon Lightfoot is the best of the best. Thank you, Mr. Lightfoot. xoxo
@thomaslucia3059
5 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard
@evadzed
13 жыл бұрын
PLEASE RELEASE THIS WHOLE BBC CONCERT ON DVD. THIS IS THE BEST BY FAR I'VE EVER SEEN/HEARD OF HIM. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SONG. WHEN THERE ARE TEARS STREAMING DOWN MY FACE THEN I KNOW SOMETHING'S RIGHT.
@jimb7684
9 жыл бұрын
I remember listening to Gordon L with my wife in the 70s. Immature me lost my marriage- deservedly so. The memories I will never lose. With every GL song I hear, I have wonderful memories of a wonderful lady.
@rayrushforth6390
4 жыл бұрын
this song , Roses are waiting - is probably the most beautiful and meaningful song of Gordan that I have tried to cover, and certainly enjoyed doing so - it is SO SO beautiful as so many of his little known ballads are ... I am particularly appreciative of BBC for recognizing and capturing this treasure!
@CapnBob2010
Жыл бұрын
The "Roses" "song is "your Love's Return (Song for Stephen Foster)"
@rayrushforth6390
4 жыл бұрын
thank God for BBC and the people who recorded this treasure !
@jeffcory1056
5 жыл бұрын
From the album where I think he was at his poetic and musically gifted heights, and time stands still with the beauty of this tune.
@monicacall7532
Жыл бұрын
I agree. This album doesn’t have one song that is less than it could be. Gord’s voice is in top from, Red Shea’s guitar work, especially on his solo passages is inspired, and the gorgeous orchestration combine to create musical perfection.
@jeffcory1056
Жыл бұрын
@@monicacall7532 "Roses are waiting for dewdrops to fall." Spellbinding.
@elliebenora
5 жыл бұрын
One has to be very strong to dig deep inside to write a song like this and then get before the people and sing it with such feeling. Genius.
@craigmcintosh7241
9 жыл бұрын
One of his most beautiful/my favourite songs.
@martynmiles112
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful song. His songs are just so emotional stories. Nobody does it like Gordon Lightfoot...
@gabrieli4734
Жыл бұрын
What a gift he was for all of us....
@jmichaelbellenger
6 жыл бұрын
simply put....a song does not get more beautiful. so perfect in every way.....thank you Gordon Lightfoot.
@markduncan6690
6 жыл бұрын
This voice will carry you to a beautiful place!
@stompcity4085
4 жыл бұрын
The greatest minstrel of all time xo
@susanroycroft89
7 ай бұрын
A true troubadour, and what beautiful words, And who of us hasn't been there😮😢😢
@aplacetohideaway
13 жыл бұрын
Breathtaking...Gord at his very best, Rick's sweet bass...and just listen to Red. Sweet perfection.
@e.c.mitchell2304
7 жыл бұрын
this one breaks my heart every time i hear this magical voice. too beautiful. who would not forgive him anything ? not me.
@rainwilder3709
3 жыл бұрын
This particular song is my all-time favorite love song out of the trillions of songs that exist even though it makes me cry like nothing else.
@denisturner4577
7 жыл бұрын
oh yes Gordon Lightfoot's songs- a part of my life.
@pevensielavere22
4 жыл бұрын
not enough time or words to express how much i love gordon's voice and this song. xoxo
@critter7052
6 жыл бұрын
Gordon Lightfoot was Heaven sent.
@peterkeeble8379
8 жыл бұрын
the best concert he ever done his voice incredible wonderful backing by red & ? wonderful.
@bangwhistle69
7 жыл бұрын
Rick Haynes on the Bass. The finest Bass Player in the world. At this time (2017) Rick has been playing with Lightfoot for 48 years ! And Lightfoot is fortunate to have him. His Bass parts are intricate. . .they HAVE to be since they are only a three-piece ensemble, but totally support Lightfoot's lyrics. Rick is a GENIUS !
@peterkeeble8379
7 жыл бұрын
red sheas guitar work is incredable.so gentle & inspiring wonderful
@kiltedmckeown
11 ай бұрын
First time I heard this was when my mother bought the album that contained this song shortly after it was released. Now in my 60’s, I am still captivated by this song.
@rayrushforth6390
4 жыл бұрын
It was super wonderful to listen to this song as recorded in the studio for his album but... to see this video and the obvious meanings coming thru in his face as he plays this song is supercalafrragilistickexpialydocious!!!thanks BBC!
@user-nq9gz4xf7f
2 жыл бұрын
A haunting voice, never more beautiful, what a mystery it is how the muse can be captured by a rare individual such as Gordon Lightfoot or as he pays homage to here Stephen Foster
@monicacall7532
4 жыл бұрын
I love this song so much! Gord is fine voice at this concert.
@inkstand
11 жыл бұрын
je ne peux vivre sans cette chanson!!! Merci!
@lauraheaps3106
5 жыл бұрын
So beautiful! And that voice just melts my heart
@alsmit4153
3 ай бұрын
Tony Blackhall is a hero with this beautiful video's
@bonefinderdog
12 жыл бұрын
I have searched for this song for SIX MONTHS!!!!!! Didn't know the name but "knew it when I heard it." THANK YOU!
@tonysorisio7073
11 жыл бұрын
1973 in Berkeley my gf and I saw him play . We have been together ever since, what more can you say?
@BDFAN65
2 жыл бұрын
I just can stop watching this one. So great performance 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍Lone Wolf :)
@bunab
13 жыл бұрын
My favorite period in Gord's music: Sit Down Young Stranger, Summer Side of Life, Don Quixote. Incredible voice and musicianship.
@FarOutRadioMusic
11 жыл бұрын
Dylan WISHES he was this sweet...
@pedroballadares5253
3 жыл бұрын
Thank God , there are many Beautiful songs , thanks for share them , we really need them in this Times !
@pedroballadares5253
Жыл бұрын
Yes , we really need this kind of Songs in these hard times!
@HuntOfficial1776
3 ай бұрын
Gord got me through some rough times in early 2023. I had really gotten into his music in April and May 1st I had no idea of his passing. May 2nd though is when I found out. That was a rough month. Even though I never got to meet him, it felt like losing a close friend.
@justjoanie67
13 жыл бұрын
Wow, my favorite Gordon Lightfoot song ~ Thank you so much for posting this!
@S_P_youtube
2 жыл бұрын
He is the best. Always and forever.
@mickflynn9130
3 жыл бұрын
Just sheer class.
@PhoebeWhoebe
13 жыл бұрын
Having a wonderful night listening to this stuff, all my GL stuff was on record albums and I cannot afford to replace with CDs. Probably my 3rd favourite song.
@evelyncagle2455
Жыл бұрын
Tres tres jolie as is all of his music. How did we get so lucky to share his earthly journey.
@princesspancake8446
7 жыл бұрын
still weep after all these years.................
@kathywright6853
Жыл бұрын
I have always loved this song nevervknewvwho wrote it until this week,i am reminded of the lyrics in george jones song "who's gonna fill their shoes" the recent loss of Gordon Lightfoot really hits home that we will never see songwriters like this again thanks to Ian, Gordon and all those who gave us such beautiful music ❤❤😂
@kennethfurlong8922
2 жыл бұрын
i got to interview him in louisville about 92 ive played his songs for 25 years and made a living in music foir that long one gives up so much to do this
@dennissecret2857
7 жыл бұрын
Originally entitled "Song for Stephen Foster", this song is certainly in that genre. Of course he had the voice for it.
@jmacnintch5954
8 жыл бұрын
Some people like Chris Kristofferson and Paul Newman never seem to age. Lightfoot's metamorphosis from such a handsome man to the skeleton that he is now is exceedingly unfortunate. I have seen him a number of times in concert as he once was, and I think his creativeness as a song writer and a performer has rarely been surpassed except maybe for Bob Dylan and a few others. Lightfoot has always been a favorite performer of mine since his first album. His prolific output of quality music and his delivery are both very impressive and his successes are all the more remarkable because he is a staunch Canadian.
@danielibnz
7 жыл бұрын
Let me please comment on your post. For me Gordon Lightfoot has been (is) a living legend... Go figure, I'm Spanish, I learnt English by myself, listening to the LP's and translating the inner booklets lyrics in the LP's sleeves (mostly Beatles, Lightfoot, plus some others...) I saw Gordon Lightfoot playing in Waukegan (Illinois). I also went to listen to Tony Rice playing in Apex, North Carolina. And here's the nexus. Tony Rice sang a number of Lightfoot's songs, he actually recorded a tribute CD called "Tony Rice Sings Gordon Lightfoot". Well, both gentlemen were quite handsome, in my opinion, and both had a remarkable and similar change. I am afraid that it will happen the same to me...;-(
@kennethfurlong8922
Жыл бұрын
i got to meet lightfoot in 92 he came backstage after the concert with no shoes a tee shirt on not what he wore for the show lol and tatoos my!!!!it was cool
@998711
13 жыл бұрын
Thank-you so much for positng this beautiful concert. I fell in love with this music and voice the first time I heard it. I missed so much of this early work. I finally got to see him for the first time in 1976 and from that time until now I have not missed a chance to see him. Again thank you for posting
@frostyfreezerman
3 жыл бұрын
Yes A number 1 best ever ,each song takes you on a wonderful journey .
@rochellefreed1287
Жыл бұрын
My all-time favorite singer songwriter
@gordondelma
12 жыл бұрын
One of the last GREAT TRUBADOURS!!!
@monicacall7532
3 жыл бұрын
He IS the greatest troubadour. No doubt about it.
@kerryann526
12 жыл бұрын
Like many others, this is also by absolute favorite and although I've only missed 3 of his concerts in my area during the last 35 years, I too never heard him perform it live. I'm so happy to have found this. I love this song so much that my family knows that when the time comes, I want it played at my funeral. But I hope it's not for awhile! Thanks so, so much!
@sarahedwards2
11 жыл бұрын
I wonder if Gord ever sang lullabies to his children when they were young? He certainly has the voice for it!
@thetruthwillsetufree
7 жыл бұрын
He wrote 'Fine As Fine Can Be' for his little girl.
@1sweetalaskan
2 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old post and you might not see my reply. But he wrote "If Children Had Wings" for his first two children, Fred and Ingrid, after he and his wife Brita divorced, and she and the children moved to France for a time. A beautiful and sad song.
@metrosolve
2 жыл бұрын
That's why he is CANADA'S LIVING TREASURE!! Great Gordo!!
@buzzcrushtrendkill
13 жыл бұрын
straight channeling of emotions and mood creation
@roger9552
8 жыл бұрын
This song is on the "If You Can Read My Mind" CD the original album was called Sit Down Young Stranger
@danielibnz
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, this song belongs to the "Sit Down Young Stranger" LP (Long Play record)... long before the CD (Compact Disk) was invented, and then changed the title, when it was a hit. And, after the song title "Your Love's Return" appeared (Song for Stephen Foster) that I always considered dedicated to the great 19th century American songwriter. I read many explanations that Gordon Lightfoot himself commented on his songs, "Songbook" (4-CD plus booklet by RhinoPhonic) but no reference to this song. I personally think that Lightfoot reflected himself on the difficult live that Stephen Foster had, not even knowing his own future...
@kennethfurlong8922
2 жыл бұрын
this song was written for steven foster a writer with a drinking problem gordon identified with him anyone not famialiar with steven foster he died in the bowey in ny with a note in his hand something like kind hearts and gentle people
@kennethfurlong8922
Жыл бұрын
my old ky home is played every derby day in ky at that race steven foster was from illinois but loved ky your welcome!!!
@alanbstard4
Жыл бұрын
RIP Gordy
@BettyRogers-h9r
11 ай бұрын
Very good❤
@wuggiedougie
12 жыл бұрын
A lost treasure... why isn't this beautiful song part of our culture? So, so fine, OMG. Perhaps a more important questions is why aren't songs today about love songs? So much anger... is love lost?
@RELopez-mk4ic
3 жыл бұрын
Wrote this song in tribute to Stephen Foster! Beautiful
@kennymoore2951
Жыл бұрын
If they had played every great Gordon Lightfoot song on the radio. They would have been playing them from sunup to sundown a little humor thrown in there get it
@alanbstard4
5 жыл бұрын
how good is that. Well done Gordy
@black_squall
12 жыл бұрын
What a great post thanks
@tdhjim1
13 жыл бұрын
Great to see more and more of Gords vintage and new vids on youtube!! I saw him last Sunday In New Bedford Massachusetts, he still puts on an awesome show!! Thans for posting these!!!
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