Gordon Lightfoot - Song For A Winter's Night
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- "Song for a Winter's Night" is a song written by Gordon Lightfoot, and first recorded for his 1967 album, The Way I Feel. Lightfoot actually recorded two versions of the song; the second appears on the 1975 album Gord's Gold, a greatest hits compilation on which other re-recordings also appeared.
Came here to pay my respect. This is my favorite Lightfoot song, one of the best love songs ever written. RIP.
He's back in orillia
💘💘💘
I'd say this is also my favorite.
Absolutely 💯% one of the Best
@@mpcclc6397 mine as wel
This song always brings back memories. I first heard this one winter night in 1969, in a Colorado Springs coffee house called The Village Idiot. The only friend I had at the time was a cup of hot black coffee. I was fresh back from Vietnam, camping on the side of a mountain outside of town. I was disillusioned and wondering what the hell I was doing with my life. This song gave me some inner peace for the night. I've been a fan of Gordon Lightfoot's music ever since.
Your text is a story and song in and of itself, XrayxRich. I'm so glad to listen to such a beautifully resolved piece. Thank you for sharing this memory with us. - Shannon A.
Thank you for your service in a conflict that was not easily understood or supported. That is a lonely place to be. I suspected many that returned from Vietnam were conflicted. In the fall of 1975 my new roommate was a returning Vietnam Veteran trying to finish his college experience. His name was Roger. He was 25 and I was 20. He was bitter too. I do not think I would have made that choice to have an older roommate but it forced me to understand someone else's journey that was different and so challenging. I wonder to this day how life turned out for Roger!
My brother-in-law understands. He served two tours.
From one vet to another. Thank you for your service in Vietnam. I hope you found healing in your soul! I hope you found comfort.
... Well said. Over 50 years now!
This song has a spine tingling effect on a winter's night looking out at snow falling while sitting beside a fire. Three guitars and one voice, one magical voice. No heavy drums, no screeching or crooning. Just campfire magic. Did it ever need to be anything more? What a legend.
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The bass in this is fantastic
Except the audience looks catatonic...oh well.
and with the audience listening intently and respectfully . . no need for them to rocking in the seats, fists pumping, people shouting "yeah" to every lyric they like, no iPhone cameras, etc . . . just perfect
@@loisings1 not catatonic - in the zone.
May 1st, 2023 - 11:43PM - RIP to the one of best song writers in music history. His guitar playing was immaculate and his words were perfect. Like John Bonham, there will never be another Gordon Lightfoot. ❤💔❤️ I saw you three times in concert and I remember every moment. You broke your arm in a fall in Aug of 2021 and still showed up to play your songs for us on Dec 6th, 2021. RIP 💔
What Red Shea is adding is paramount. His second guitar part is an orchestra within itself.
Red was utterly brilliant.
A happy couple, if I every had one.
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Agree totally, Red is magnificent on this song!
Although not one of his big hits, this is one of my favorite Gordon Lightfoot songs. What a great talent. Thanks for sharing this.
It sure is a hit with me, as are most of his songs.
Mine too.
Man I'm only 20 years old but I think this kind of music and performance is just the best. It saddens me that we don't see this much at all anymore.
Update: It is now 2023 and I got to see Gordon in concert a few months back! It was great to see him still doing what he loves :)
Gordon Lightfoot provided the soundtrack from my freshman year of college. 1967.
You're lucky you discovered (emotionally connected with) this truly objectively superior, refined form of music. It quietly demands your serious attention, right?
The emotional sincerity and simple, honest, yet intellectually complex/nuanced and intriguingly cryptic depth that characterizes this era of music (Simon and Garfunkel, James Taylor, Crosby Stills Nash and Neil Young, etc) will probably never be displayed again with such stark poignancy; lightning in a bottle, like Mozart.
Today, the closest things we get (to this) in music are exponentially more emotionally superficial and obvious. Seems like Red Hot Chili Peppers got pretty close to the divine fire, for a while...
Ethan, check out Gregory Alan Isakov and Fleet Foxes if you don't already listen to them. Gordon Lightfoot has influenced so many songwriters and players.
@@timothypreston6496 They sound pretty good, thanks for the recommendation!
And he's still going ! A true musician ..so many songs
I think this is actually my favourite Lightfoot song, and there’s a lot of competition.
Carefree Highway, If you Need me, Looking at The Rain, Sundown, Ordinary Man, Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.....ugggghhh......I can't choose!!!
As a songwriter Gordon Lightfoot takes a backseat to no one.
Thanks Dennis. I could not agree more.
The man has more talent in a breath than most songwriters put together
Canadian Railroad Trilogy proves that to me.
Ian and Silvia…
I believe Jim Croce was a big fan of Gordon Lightfoot. 🎸🎸
This song touches a deep, deep place. The looks on the audiencees’ faces😢❤
When Gordon begins to sing, the audience is silent and focussed so as not to miss a single note or syllable. It is a magic moment, and after more than 50 years his music still captures my attention. He is a master of poetry put to music.
I have seen him perform " live " only once at the P.N.C. Arts Center , Holmdel, N.J. about 33 years ago. Super talented !
You know, I think my wife and I were at that performance. Great show, as I recall.
I see him every chance I get in Nashville, Knoxville, and have even caught him in Cincinnati.
Dave Leclair Hi Dave, I couldn't agree with you more as I too fell under Gordon's spell from the first note until the last reverberation of the guitar string. My only disappointment is I wanted more as this exquisite song needed to last longer!!! 😢
Richard Dalin All his shows are great! ❤️
Beautiful song, a masterpiece. The man is a genius.🎄
I remember finding this song about ten years ago in a magazine with my grandma, the most versatile pianist I've ever known. She looked at it and told me it would be beautiful if I sang it, and, being the stubborn child I was at the time, I didn't believe her but I humored her and learned it anyway. It became one of my favorite songs to sing with her playing piano beside me. Hearing this brings tears to my eyes, not only for its absolutely beautiful songwriting, but for knowing that I can never do that again with her.
I miss you, Grandma Nan.
Thank you for the wonderful memories.
Lightfoot and Anne Murray both have those laser-pure voices: they go straight to the melody, they don't screw around with notes - they inhabit notes, merging into the song. A lost art.
I love how the audience is completely enthralled and connecting with the song.
What a magical gift he has.
There's an elegance to his writing that really stands out when you haven't heard early performances like this in a while. Beautifully written songs.
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Man, when audiences actually listened.
When the audiences had what to listen to.
I was thinking that too. Just look at their faces...
@Dojocho His music makes me feel young again - Or at least to remember what it felt like.
It's mainly because of how the women in the audience are completely transfixed by Gordon. Look at how they're just staring lasers at him the entire time. That look is about as close as a woman can get to an erection.
Careful you are exposing your age!
His music gives me chills, so stunning
He is and always will be a legend
His body of work is so incredibly beautiful
For me ,its Carefree Highway.
Mountains and Mary Ann
A lot of comments about the audience here. The fact is, he captivated his audience; the sheer beauty of the song and the way it was performed had them magnetised.
Bob Dylan once said when he hears Gordon Lightfoot sing he doesn't want him to stop..
Thanks Jack. I seem to remember that.
I agree... the only thing that made song endings tolerable was that it would be followed by another & break away the momentary despondence of an .... ending....
@@BeachBadger78 Spot on!
I'm not trying to hijack your comment but John Prine also spoke highly of Gordon. If you watch John Prine House of Strombo, Gordon is in the audience and singing along with John. I believe Dylan had a few nice things to say about John as well. I never got to see John and I hope to see Gordon when this lockdown is over. Cheers!
All of those beautiful young people...would now be in their 70’s...life...
True and I am from the time of the early seventies
if you could read my mind captured my heart
My mom loved Gordon Lightfoot.. she passed away in November 2022 and when I hear his voice...I can only think of my
Mom.and how much
Life was in her
Soul..
.now she can listen to Gordon in the heavens....God bless 😢
Gordon's lyrics tell a story that reaches into your heart and takes you to a beautiful place you don't want to lose ever...
Heartbreakingly beautiful! Rest in peace Canada’s poet of the people….
I'm from Michigan, northern Michigan right next to Ontario, and Gordon Lightfoot not only represents his own wonderful Country but my place here in his songs and narratives, being that of the north.
Thanks Hal, Great comment.
I've read all the comments and I agree, the audience is mesmerized! As with any good writer, performer, or artist, Gordon has them mesmerized by the unvarnished beauty and truth of his lyrics and emotions. There is pure romance and yearning in his lyrics and delivery and everyone in the audience can relate. I came of age in the seventies and filled my innocent romantic mind with Gordon Lightfoot's songs. Is it any wonder that I'm still a romantic and I still love his music?
So well put, Kristin Dickerson. Your concise yet anecdotal comment speaks to the heart of so many of us who "came of age in the 70's and filled [our then] innocent romantic minds with Lightfoot songs: Is it any wonder [we are] still romantics who love his music?" Just posted an appreciation of my own. Thanks for posting, Kristin.
Every song he sings takes you to someplace special - someplace so special you never want to leave it.
Thanks Kristin for taking the time to comment.
YES!!!!! Like a great book, you feel safe and transported to a beautiful place that you don't want to leave.
Beautifully said, and the music of the 70's is woven into the tapestry of my memories back then.
Gord's best. Something about his voice always said 'Canada'. And all these years later, I still feel that way. There's nobody else that ever came close to capturing something that sounded so Canadian. We are so lucky to have this music as our soundtrack. It is us.
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A more perfect song may never have been written. And yes, it is astounding to see how focused the audience is...a world before cell phones.
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I agree Jordan. I think this is Gordon's best. If you want to hear a beautiful interpretation of it, look up Sarah McLachlan's cover.
Jordan Sollitto focused?? Lol...where are the razor blades?
Ironically, I'm listening to this ON my cel phone :)
This is wonderful. Thanks for posting this, Jan.
I’ve always loved Gordon Lightfoot, but wouldn’t have recognized him in this video, I keep picturing him with long hair and a beard, and his voice got a little deeper, I didn’t recognize him as being the man who sang one of my favorite songs, “If You Could Read My Mind,” from 1971. Thanks for the upload of this earlier performance!
He's a real anamoly in that now in his later years, his voice is HIGHER than when he recorded his big hits. The only other singer who comes to mind in that regard is David Coverdale.
I can't help but thank the almighty for enriching our world with artists like this. A true Canadian treasure.
A treasure for ALL. My favorite all time entertainer. The lyrics are always so meaningful and and the melodies can easily be heard in one's mind.
How true!
No doubt
Amen
The dark lord is blessed to find you're appreciative of his work.
Gordy Lightfoot is a Canadian legend and a musical genius. I love how the audience is obviously enraptured and utterly silent while he does his magic.
An absolute master
He liked Mighty Quinn
I saw him play this song in concert about 30 years ago. All of the couples there moved closer together as he started the song. They didn't move.
It’s stupid to compare anyone to anyone else.
the audience is paying attention because the only record they'll have is their memory
Took me a minute but I know what you mean. 😌💫🥀
He is one with that command. Steve Goodman could do that too. It didn’t always happen. Only with that something. Steve Romanoff, not many others.
@Everstruggling He's saying it like it was..... very few present were recording at events like these, their option would have been a monaural cassette recorder, which was an incredibly mediocre recording method.... but it's all there was. And video?.... no one attempted to make a 'home video' (as they were known then) at such a performance, not as a personal 'keepsake, , no one would have been that arrogant. This video record that is posted here to RUclips would have been done by a professional crew.
What a gentle voice he has. He's a joy to listen to.
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Pure artistry, genius. Grateful that I've lived in the Lightfoot era.
Michael Mitchell i agree
I agree .
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Me too. Grateful I got to see him in Hollywood bowl 1976!
So many great songs by Gordon...a true part of my life's journey...this is such a beautiful one...I can smell the webs of drifting snow...
this so brings back winters' memories of toronto, whitefish falls, fort smith, tuktoyaktuk, cochrane......the snow, the grey skies, the snow and the warmth of my heart and family....i remember the bohemian muse in TO, i was just a new immigrant to canada from holland at 21.... i am 75 now, a widower of ten months
a lifetime of winter memories and canadian winterscapes.
Edo, I am a year older and also an immigrant but I did grow up knowing the place names that you mentioned like signposts of my life. Mine also include Vald'Or, Kirkland Lake, Kapuskasing, Schefferville, Labrador City, Cornerbrook, etc...The background musical narrative was always Gordon, McLaughlin, Young, Mitchell, etc. Especially Lightfoot. Always.
@@benhong540 oh yes, kirkland lake and kapuskasing i remember well...almost took a teaching job at larder lake.
.....and the night train from TO to cochrane..
saw murray maclaughlin here in rimbey a few years ago
and also stan rogers....amazing how as immigrants we fell in love with canada and the music and mucisians that celebrate her
Such a lovely picturesque description of precious memories...thank you for sharing - and sorry for your loss.
@@thomaslucia3059 thank you kindly
gladly :-)
You know it's that good when people are too entranced to move. Love it.
The audience seems so attentive and intelligent and appreciative of great talent-- different age.
I agee with that observation. Thanks for checking in.
I think they're also self-conscious about being on camera - hard to imagine with youth today!
True, today they put each other on camera, and make sure it gets on facebook. lol
I saw him a few years after this one and no one made a sound either. They didn't want to miss a note of this great man.
Beautiful, thoughtful, sensitive young people.
Transfixed audience. Transfixed by the softness, mood, emotion, quality, and a master composer at work.
A perfect blend.
I love Gordon Lightfoot he is really cool especially when you get beyond the mega hits
Seeing and hearing this, is the reason I did not give up, tonight.
Thank you for your poetry and music, Gordon. I felt I was with you in falling snow, yet surrounded by such warmth and hope, as your voice.
Please never give up. Life is so hard at times. I know what I am talking about.
❤😊
thank you, so much. i appreciate your kind words. :) @@hollycampbell9422
a once in a lifetime singer songwriter. He has the audience hypnotized while he pours his heart out for them.
Thanks for posting.
Canada’s poet laureate.
That was the way for audiences to honored musicians! Listening! Those days are far gone now!
Go see Punch Brothers, the audience is exactly that way.
NOT TRUE! I run a live music venue on Vancouver Island that caters to folk artists mainly - and you could hear a pin drop during the performances! It's all about the environment that is created...
@@MrRunfluid You're both right. I remember the "you could hear a pin drop" reverent awe the faces here are reflecting --- as if from another era. And yet there are such things today as a "live music venue on Vancouver Island" where you can still hear a pin drop during performances." Then as now, though it is a rare, magical experience for the audience. Just posted my own appreciation, Ian Ritchie Stewart and Doug Pickard. Thanks for your thoughts. -- Mark B of the frozen North
It is interesting how we interact with each other.sti
Go see Gordon (while he's still alive) his shows are still like that
Beautiful melody and great lyric, this is definitely one of the best love songs ever written. Ably performed by the composer himself, this is a timeless classic!
Thanks Ron for tuning in and for taking the time to comment.
And the orchestration is just gorgeous!
Every note where it's supposed to be, every ear listening, as close to perfection as it's possible to get - that's the way it was folks, back when music was made to be a thing of beauty and a joy forever.
This is one of the contemporary Christmas songs,I wish we could hear more often.
Yes, note perfect in every sense. You expressed it so well, Bill Houston.
Thanks Bill. He is a master performer.
Bill Houston : the Mozart of Folk/rock
Beautiful! This mans music was a spiritual presence in my life in my teens and early twenties. A giant of an artist!
There is a lot less beauty in the world today than yesterday. RIP Gordon Lightfoot. God bless.
Beautiful composition Gordon❤ Look at these musicians, dress shirts, ties, cufflinks... I miss the days when men dressed so tastefully.
Very soothing tune with a very attentive and quiet crowd. Been awhile since I saw a music video so peaceful; it's sweet. 😁
When I was 21 (it was a very good year) I got to see Gordon Lightfoot perform this lovely ballad at a high school auditorium in my hometown of Ottawa Canada. A sell out crowd of 600 (correct) where his previous performance at a coffee house had attracted 50 per night. His star was rising and his second album -- with SONG FOR A WINTER'S NIGHT (and Canadian Railroad Trilogy) had just been released. We called him GORD (as if we'd known him personally) and . . . oh, the magic of his live performances. We must have looked like this audience, faces almost sombre in solemn appreciation of the beauty unfolding before us. They categorized him as "folk" music but you listen to a ballad like this one (especially loved by guitar giant Jerry Reed) and your realize that Gord transcended musical categories. Thanks, "Jan Hammer" for sharing this rare video from the early days of color TV in Canada. What a time capsule treat! It still gives me goose bumps, for reasons I can't express. -- Mark B -- Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada (where the snow is softly falling and the fire is slowly dying, as we speak). [p.s. just read Jan Hammer's note about himself. Like two fishermen who "recognize each other from afar," I chuckled at your words: " . . . A wannabe guitar picker I once told a friend "I want to learn to play in the worst possible way". He replied "you already do". I am now retired and live with my wife in Grand Junction, Colorado, USA." p.p.s. You read Lightfoot's artless words and realize that there are "Tell me" song lyrics and "Show Me" -- the latter are rarer and usually better. Case in point.
The lamp is burnin' low upon my table top
The snow is softly fallin'
The air is still in the silence of my room
I hear your voice softly callin'
If I could only have you near
To breathe a sigh or two
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love
On this winter's night with you
The smoke is rising in the shadows overhead
My glass is almost empty
I read again between the lines upon each page
The words of love you sent me
If I could know within my heart
That you were lonely too
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love
On this winter's night with you
The fire is dying now, my lamp is growing dim
The shades of night are liftin'
The mornin' light steals across my windowpane
Where webs of snow are driftin'
If I could only have you near
To breathe a sigh or two
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love
On this winter's night with you
And to be once again with with you
Sarah Mclachlan covered this and that in turn led me to Gordon. I was born around the height of GL's popularity. I barely remember hearing him on the radio as kid. What a gift to discover such a talented singer/songwriter. When he passed away I was watching some youtube vids of Gords and discovered this absolute Gem, where John Prine had Gordon attend a small intimate concert. John dedicated a song to him and its a treasure to see the 2 song writing gods connect and have so much respect for each other. - ruclips.net/video/w5Rkm_dqm7A/видео.html This video (2nd song has GL dedication) is what led me to John Prine. Discovering new (to me) artist that lead you to discovering additional great artist is such a gift...Thanks
What a beautiful performance. I just saw that Gordon had passed away, and this somehow seemed to be an appropriate song to listen to.
I had the incredibly good fortune to see Gordon open for Peter, Paul and Mary at Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Washington, DC. I believe the year was1965. He has been my favorite artist ever since then. Got to see him many times over the years. He commands your respect and attention because of his words and the beauty of his performance. May God bless him always.
This song honestly gets better the older I get. I don't see that fact changing in the future.
Just got word that he's passed away, at 84 he held a long string of music and words told stories. Good night Gordon Lightfoot, thank you for your music!
I miss the sleigh bells in this version. The 1974 re-do from Gord's Gold is my favorite version with Lee Holdridge writing the orchestration.
Agreed. And not just the sleigh bells. The bass line in the studio version is sadly lacking. But this one is still pretty good.
It’s easy to see why one of his biggest fans is Bob Dylan.
And Tony Rice...if you've heard and listened to his his guitar genius and very fine songwriting.
Swede McGuire yes I am a big fan of Tony Rice. I have his flat picking master class dvd. 👍
Nothing like LIVE MUSIC. We love YOU Gordon Lightfoot, Canada’s Troubadour and National Treasure❣️
Love this. Back in the day, because there were so many great pop artists ... when you heard Gordon Lightfoot or someone like him, no one would have ever thought that one day (as it is now) this level of perfection would be gone in popular music. As if it never happened.
Very true. Back in the day when wonderful music poured out of the radio.
True, same with Gordon's great friend Phil Ochs a true master wordsmith must be honoured!!!
Back in the day this wasn't considered "pop" music and surely never played on Top 40 stations.
One of Canada's finest.
This music saved humanity and the earth. Where did all those young philosophers come from?
Anything that reminds me of Centennial year gives me unbearable nostalgia for what I idealized at the time as ummatchable Canadian culture
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love every song Gordon did but this is one of the prettiest.
The lamp is burnin' low upon my table top
The snow is softly fallin'
The air is still in the silence of my room
I hear your voice softly callin'
If I could only have you near
To breathe a sigh or two
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love
On this winter's night with you
The smoke is rising in the shadows overhead
My glass is almost empty
I read again between the lines upon each page
The words of love you sent me
If I could know within my heart
That you were lonely too
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love
On this winter's night with you
The fire is dying now, my lamp is growing dim
The shades of night are liftin'
The mornin' light steals across my windowpane
Where webs of snow are driftin'
If I could only have you near
To breathe a sigh or two
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love
On this winter's night with you
And to be once again with with you
Songwriters: Gordon Lightfoot
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@@janhammer39 You can make this a priority comment ... just so it stays at the top! :) j/s ... I love reading the lyrics and wish that everyone who posts songs would always include them ... all of them (a lot just have some and then stop -- when you go to the lyrics sites if you don't click on the arrow you don't get all of the lyrics ... & I think maybe some don't realize that and only c&p the first part and leave out the last. )
Gordon Lightfoot never writes a non sensical word, phrase or verse. And 'Red' Shea's accompaniment is incomparable.
RIP 🙏 what a beautiful song.
The Sarah McLachlan cover of this had a big impact on my childhood ❤
Gordon Lightfoot is a gifted man with such beautiful songs and a beautiful voice.
Re the audience: This is before everyone developed attention deficit disorder. Wonderful performance. :-)
This was released in 1967. The Beatles were on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, playing to an audience that screamed through the entire show! Lightfoot appealed to a more mature audience. Both were excellent musicians with excellent material.
Red Shea--Amazing and creative guitarist!
Thought it was him on the left.
We certainly have many a Winter's Night here in Canada.
R.I.P. Gordon Lightfoot.
Good to the last drop, and every one of his songs is a masterpiece. Love you Gordon
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A magical musical creation by Gord. But the accompaniment by John and especially Red Shea’s delightful licks gave us that memorable legendary Lightfoot sound.
Thanks for the view and for the comment. I could not agree more.
Red Shea was probably the most underrated backup guitarist of the time. Amazing finger picking in an era of Flatpicker’s. Truly missed the last time I saw Lightfoot.
Sorry, but I disagree; I have heard Gordon stand up and sing unaccompanied, so I know exactly where the legendary Lightfoot sound comes from.
@@racketman2u What, not a Shea fan?
@@brandontighe4040 Well I don't wish to diminish Shea's contribution to Gordon's works and career, because it is increasingly clear that he was a large part of Gordon's performances and possibly success. However I would also assert that it is highly likely that we would have fallen victim to Lightfoot's minstrelcy regardless of who was in his band; remember that this man was writing chart toppers before he entered the spotlight himself.
So young, I used to have my mother play his albums on the record player to fall asleep - such an incredible musician with the ability to captivate the audience with simply his voice and a guitar!
The audience seemed transfixed by this mega talent and then I realised I too was, as I watched this magical minstrel from Canada.
The older I get the better he sounds...there just aren't any words...
I love this man!
He is beyond amazing and timeless.
Much love.
No hipping or hopping but the souls are soaring to such beautiful music.
This song is so beautifully evocative. Just listen with your eyes closed and see where it takes you.
I miss my first big, lovely, romantic, and funny friend so much, but I lost his address. His name is Jan Dekker from The Netherlands. It was when we were 18 and 20 years old, now I am 61 years old. But then, way back when, he had a green car, a Peugeot, and he always made me laugh. He was also very romantic and we kissed for hours, just kissing in his car, and on the radio always was Gordon Lightfoot! So romantic!!! We were 18 and 20 years old. Now I am 61 years old, and thinking about him always. Especially when I hear this lovely music and voice from Gordon Lightfoot!!! Jan, how are you? Wish I knew where you are.... Thanks for the good times, your kisses, your jokes, your dancing with me in Bergen, and for Gordon Lightfoot on the radio. Love from Patty de Gooijer xxx
Jan had sex change in Shanghai back in 75 and for years ran a brothel in Denmark somewhere,, not sure what she is doing now,,,
Tim Mullens, not nice Timmy.
@@waynethera2712 But Damn funny!
But Timmy had me chuckling out loud
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I’m only 18 just about to turn 19 but I got to see him in April of 2022 he is by far my favorite artist his voice and meanings of his songs we all can relate to them no matter how old we are. This is my favorite song because we all have that one person we either missed our chance with or the one person we wished would have stayed around longer.
I've loved his music since the late 60s when he'd sing at the grill at the college for 35 cents. Since then I've seen him all over the country, and paid up to $85/ticket. Always love him.
Man, will we ever miss this guy once he's gone! Great voice, great tunes!!
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He's not gone yet! Let's keep him rolling while we can!
I'm 63 and first fell in love with his music when I was 11. I can't imagine not having him in my life.
he lives on in his music - it's not the impermenant bodythat matters
but the eternal vibration of his music
Gordon Lightfoot sang and played his guitar at a high school in Alliston Ontario when I was only 16 years old that would have been 1968. I was enraptured by his lyrics, his guitar playing and his beautiful voice. His music inspired me in so many ways through my life. His death was very difficult for me to accept but his music is comforting and healing to me and the memory of that night sitting in the front row so close to a star will always be with me.
If you've ever been able to love someone, you'll listen to every note of this one.
One of my favorites. His music and lyrics are amazing. Thank you for everything. 👏 👏 👏 Thank you for posting this.
Beautiful ❤️❤️
Truly his greatest, most poignant song.
Hmmm Where's the pitch correction? Where's the hateful lyrics? Yes, that then and this is now, which is why I still listen to the master...
Dave William You don’t realize that art music took over the popular media, songs that symbolize our struggles, not our happiness. Those songs like this only the most touching and heartfelt can ever reproduce. Ed Sheeran’s close to that.
Thanks Dave. I'm guessing his pitch was perfect.
Amen Dave ! Who ever thought that hit song would be FILLED with curses and calling people hateful names ?
Dark, angry music is very different from filth
Top Secret Ed Sheeran is not even in the same class as this era of Lightfoot, his music seriously lacks artistry and beauty. Just because he’s a white guy that plays acoustic guitar instantly gets the folksinger badge. He doesn’t have it.
I cry each time I hear this song. My nephew died from a accidental drug overdose. He loved this song.
I am so very sorry for you loss. So sorry.....
I can't figure out who's more in love...me or the girl in green with the beehive hairdo @ 1:51
Just a musical masterpiece - I could hear this everyday forever.
Love the comment about an attentive crowd before cell phones.
It's like the audience are all picturing the song in their minds. I know I do every time I listen to this beautiful song.
Every song of Gordon's is that way to me. The image's in my mind when I listen to his songs are almost like watching a video.
Song For A Winter's Night is one of the most beautiful songs that hauntingly stipulates a man's lonely desertion on a Solstice's night. Lightfoot has exemplified beauty and solitude in this song that speaks of lamenting emptiness and unfulfilled love in the most romantic sense. In sync with Blood Sweat And Tears' Sometimes in Winter (1969), this seasonal ballad is one of many I'd usually listened to approximately during the Frost season.
Wow! I wish I could say this was his best - he had too many great songs including The Canadian Railroad Trilogy.
Approaching Lavender, Did she mention my name, and dozens more...
Perfect song for this day where almost a foot of snow has fallen, with more over night. Left work early, having a Guinness while our cat and dog rest at my feet. My wife is sitting quietly watching the snow fall on a winters night while I find perfect music for the moment. All the while wishing it was sunny and 80 degrees!!
You put that very well.
I really got into reading this because it gave the impression that you were appreciating and enjoying a winter idyll with wife and pets, heart and soul, a lovely evening at home, present in the moment....until that last sentence. Oh well
Relish and cherish those wintry evenings. With their enforced indoor togetherness, you may never again so easily be close to your dog, cat, and....wife.
Absolutely Captivating!
This is one of my favorites. So beautifully done. Gonna miss him being with us, RIP Gordon Lightfoot.
I love Gordon lightfoot and especially song for a winter's night. His voice in this convert is pristine Lightfoot!
One of my favourite songs of all time. Gordon Lightfoot was the best story teller. ❤
I know this is superficial but he's so beautiful
Happy 80th Gord!
Listen to the tasty guitar fills by Red Shea,! Miss you everyday.
Red Shea was a genius!
Red was my all time favorite best guitar man ever..