God, Gordon Lightfoot's death has affected me greatly. I'm 74, live in Toronto, and have seen GL perform at Massey Hall over 20 times. My daughter worked at Massey and met Gordon. Makes me think of my own mortality. Goodbye Gordon, you will be missed and your songs never forgotten.
At 42 I am starting to feel my age for the first time and seeing the musical icons of my generation aging is always a reminder. At least your generation had the best musicians tho. I don't think any 42 year olds will be talking about the music of my generation when I'm 74 😅
@AnNWord Cook Cook you Don't miss out on Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind", Glen Campbell's "Witchita Lineman", Jerry Jeff Walker's "LA Freeway" or "Mr. Bojangles", try James Taylor, Cat Stevens, all good singer / song writers. Good entertainers. So much good music out there.
@AnNWord Cook That's an interesting theory on how our life review may include seeing who and how we may have affected others from their perspective.. Something to think about.👍
I met Gordon after a concert in Rochester, Minnesota in 1996. It was just him and me. He was kind, charming. We had about a five minute conversation. I'll never forget it.
Gordon Meridith Lightfoot, one of the finest persons upon this earth who have so much along with put so much into his music, inspired so much depth into ones own feelings, touching many who truly listen each and every word he wrote, and produced. It's hard to let go of this fine man and his giving soul he had within his life, and he will be very much missed by many out there.
To those who knew him, he was a most generous man always interested in you and what you were doing, unlike the usual egocentric types. He took care of his musicians, a thing unheard of for most musicians. A giant of a singer-songwriter and a most wonderful human being.
Gordon Lightfoot, along with Dan Fogelburg, were my two favorite singer songwriters. I'm so glad I saw Gordon twice in concert. Thank you, Gordon, for the legacy of music you left us all. You're on that Carefree Highway now.
Gordon Lightfoot will remain my favorite artist of all time. I think that I only lacked 3 or 4 of his albums and certainly saw his superb concert performances. However, his death really didn't come as a surprise to me. Time and poor health were wearing him down... and the young and powerful master was no more. Sadly, I believe he should have stopped touring several years ago. He simply needed to rest on his laurels.
The last troubadour. Funny i picked up a pencil and sketchpad for the first time in years and sketched Gordon Lightfoot last Tuesday. How odd. My childhood was fillled with his music. I still listen to him. Poet.
Gords Gold from 1975 one of his greatest albums--- all the songs are great....Amazing songwriter unique voice and great lyrics...I sang many of his songs in the 70s just because I loved his music so much. I saw him perform about 1976 at Sahara Tahoe and it was a night I will never forget. We met him backstage and I got his and Terry Clements autographs and spoke with Gordo about playing some of his songs he then encouraged me to write my own...He left his mark on me as a acoustic guitar musician throughout my life. I plan to sing some more of his songs as they are timeless masterpieces....Thanks for the legacy of tunes....Gordo
I learned about Gordons passing on the 2nd, the anniversary of my father figures death 9 years ago. It crushed me, I grew up listening to old vinyl's of his music that my bio dad had since the 70s. Rest in Peace legend.
I have always loved hearing Gordon Lightfoot even in concert at the Concord Pavilion many years ago before his health problems started to crop up. I also loved Ian and Sylvia as a child, and was gravely affected by his passing one years ago. His Four Strong Wind made me cry on numerous occasions including the duet with Sylvia in Everybody has to say Goodbye with church organ and piano- I remember listening to it on the record my parents had for many years. I always wanted to see them in concert but never had a chance because I was at Preparatory school in Illinois at that time and they were in Canada. I hope to see the complete reunion concert on video if it exists Upon hearing Gordon Lightfoot’s passing, I’m incredibly sad but blessed that I saw him in concert two times. I will miss him terribly. I never saw Ian and Sylvia, including John Denver in concert, especially in person so yes, I’m upset.
For lovin me is a great song, depicting a joyful careless attitude, leaving a trail of broken hearts and devastation. As he ssys in "Oh so sweet", "It's so easy to live with no fear or deceit But sometimes I think maybe I have skipped a beat The road I chose was not all it should be But sometimes it was, oh, so sweet". We grow and learn from our mistakes, hopefully.
Gordon Lightfoot was a part of growing up in the 60s and 70s. I corresponded with him some years ago. I've seen him in concert and his music connects on a everyday level with us in Canada that I think we all feel a bond. I have a lovely personalized signed photo in my studio area. Every guitar practice includes Gord. He was most definitely a inspiration and we'll love him forever.
I saw him on May 3rd 2001 at the Warner theatre in Torrington CT I was twelve im so glad that my father took me to that concert i feel so blessed to have seen him play i remember how powerful the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald was man that was cool even tho i was far from the front row 😂I was close enough and by that i mean i was in the same room rest in peace Mr Lightfoot rest in peace
What an incredible loss ! He was without a doubt the most beautiful writer. He could bring up the deepest emotions .I am so upset that this interview focused on something he obviously regretted for years . What a waste and such a disregard for his genius . Why didn’t you speak about his music ? His amazing guitar technique , his presence and his incredible professionalism???
I've put together a Gord's Gold A-Z compilation, alphabetizing what I feel are his best tracks. I couldn't remove 185 tracks (186 if you count Gotta Get Away/Whispers of the North as two separate tracks, which I combined). This includes B sides, studio demos and live recordings in Toronto coffeehouses. Listening to his catalogue in an A-Z format really makes you appreciate his entire career and his abilities as a singer, songwriter and musician. His greatest hits compilations are great, but are not complete, IMO. I hope we get a boxed set someday.
It annoying to be listening to an interview and you are only shown old photos of the interviewee instead of his face as he is answering the questions. So much is lost…
I am puzzled. I thought "That's What You Get For Loving Me" was a great song *because* the song's narrative character *was* colossal jerk. However, I further imagined him to have a deep-seated lack of self-respect due to a deficiency in empathy and a lack of faith (or desire?) that he could change. One need not apologize for writing such a song. So, what then was Gordon's intention with the song? Was he seriously singing autobiographically and not caring about some woman who was hurt by loving him?
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God, Gordon Lightfoot's death has affected me greatly. I'm 74, live in Toronto, and have seen GL perform at
Massey Hall over 20 times. My daughter worked at Massey and met Gordon. Makes me think of my own mortality.
Goodbye Gordon, you will be missed and your songs never forgotten.
Same
At 42 I am starting to feel my age for the first time and seeing the musical icons of my generation aging is always a reminder. At least your generation had the best musicians tho. I don't think any 42 year olds will be talking about the music of my generation when I'm 74 😅
Yes, it's one of many wake-up calls for those of us who are getting on.
@AnNWord Cook
Cook you
Don't miss out on Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind", Glen Campbell's "Witchita Lineman",
Jerry Jeff Walker's "LA Freeway" or "Mr. Bojangles", try James Taylor, Cat Stevens, all good singer / song writers. Good entertainers. So much good music out there.
@AnNWord Cook
That's an interesting theory on how our life review may include seeing who and how we may have affected others from their perspective.. Something to think about.👍
I met Gordon after a concert in Rochester, Minnesota in 1996. It was just him and me. He was kind, charming. We had about a five minute conversation. I'll never forget it.
One of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time.
Absolutely.
Gordon Meridith Lightfoot, one of the finest persons upon this earth who have so much along with put so much into his music, inspired so much depth into ones own feelings, touching many who truly listen each and every word he wrote, and produced. It's hard to let go of this fine man and his giving soul he had within his life, and he will be very much missed by many out there.
'I'VE LOVED THIS MANS' MUSIC SINCE I WAS A CHILD ,😢😢😢
"REST IN PEACE"......❤❤❤.....Gordon Lightfoot
To those who knew him, he was a most generous man always interested in you and what you were doing, unlike the usual egocentric types. He took care of his musicians, a thing unheard of for most musicians. A giant of a singer-songwriter and a most wonderful human being.
His "Beautiful" is one of the most beautiful love songs ever.
Rest in peace, Gordon! Your legend will live on in Minnesota!
Christopher James respect from this canuck towards a yank living in US North. Gordon's passing is hitting me hard. Peace.
Gordon Lightfoot, along with Dan Fogelburg, were my two favorite singer songwriters. I'm so glad I saw Gordon twice in concert. Thank you, Gordon, for the legacy of music you left us all. You're on that Carefree Highway now.
Thanks for all the marvelous Music, God Speed.
Gordon Lightfoot will remain my favorite artist of all time. I think that I only lacked 3 or 4 of his albums and certainly saw his superb concert performances. However, his death really didn't come as a surprise to me. Time and poor health were wearing him down... and the young and powerful master was no more. Sadly, I believe he should have stopped touring several years ago. He simply needed to rest on his laurels.
THANK You for your bueatiful songs
Great tribute to one of the best anywhere. Thanks.
A legendary singer songwriter a great credit to Canada !
The last troubadour. Funny i picked up a pencil and sketchpad for the first time in years and sketched Gordon Lightfoot last Tuesday. How odd. My childhood was fillled with his music. I still listen to him. Poet.
Gords Gold from 1975 one of his greatest albums--- all the songs are great....Amazing songwriter unique voice and great lyrics...I sang many of his songs in the 70s just because I loved his music so much. I saw him perform about 1976 at Sahara Tahoe and it was a night I will never forget. We met him backstage and I got his and Terry Clements autographs and spoke with Gordo about playing some of his songs he then encouraged me to write my own...He left his mark on me as a acoustic guitar musician throughout my life. I plan to sing some more of his songs as they are timeless masterpieces....Thanks for the legacy of tunes....Gordo
Wow...i absolutely love the song that he hates. So beautiful, raw and touching.
I learned about Gordons passing on the 2nd, the anniversary of my father figures death 9 years ago. It crushed me, I grew up listening to old vinyl's of his music that my bio dad had since the 70s. Rest in Peace legend.
A wonderful human. So giving. Bless him. Live you GL.
Brilliant artist whose body of work will live on 🎶🍁
I am Heartbroken. You Sir sang songs Never heard before. From the Heart. May you Rest in a peace.
Rest easy Gord, thank you! ❤
I have always loved hearing Gordon Lightfoot even in concert at the Concord Pavilion many years ago before his health problems started to crop up. I also loved Ian and Sylvia as a child, and was gravely affected by his passing one years ago. His Four Strong Wind made me cry on numerous occasions including the duet with Sylvia in Everybody has to say Goodbye with church organ and piano- I remember listening to it on the record my parents had for many years. I always wanted to see them in concert but never had a chance because I was at Preparatory school in Illinois at that time and they were in Canada. I hope to see the complete reunion concert on video if it exists Upon hearing Gordon Lightfoot’s passing, I’m incredibly sad but blessed that I saw him in concert two times. I will miss him terribly. I never saw Ian and Sylvia, including John Denver in concert, especially in person so yes, I’m upset.
R.I.P wonderfull Gordon 🎼🎸🙏👼🌈🌠😍💖🍀🌻🌟
🇨🇦 R I P to a real Canadian legend 😢
For lovin me is a great song, depicting a joyful careless attitude, leaving a trail of broken hearts and devastation. As he ssys in "Oh so sweet", "It's so easy to live with no fear or deceit
But sometimes I think maybe I have skipped a beat
The road I chose was not all it should be
But sometimes it was, oh, so sweet". We grow and learn from our mistakes, hopefully.
Thank you for the comments. I’ve loved him from the beginning of his career ♥️
Very deep Feelings and sympathy❤❤❤
Awesome Musician ♥️♥️♥️
Gordon Lightfoot was a part of growing up in the 60s and 70s. I corresponded with him some years ago. I've seen him in concert and his music connects on a everyday level with us in Canada that I think we all feel a bond. I have a lovely personalized signed photo in my studio area. Every guitar practice includes Gord. He was most definitely a inspiration and we'll love him forever.
❤️💔🙏
This interview and video were going along quite nicely until this man pops in down in the corner so you can't hear Gordon anymore! Very disappointing.
I agree!!
Yea...WTF was that about?
Nigerian spam looking for ad money from YT.
Mr Lightfoot, may you blissfully cruise down that carefree highway with peace, love, and understanding.
Such a lovely canadian man ❤
This interview is from CTV National News - May 23, 2019
This was and still is one badass cat r.i.p. Brother
Love and prayers Gorden Lighrfoot
…did you edit this from “Gordon
Lightfoot” to “Gorden Lighrfoot”?
I saw him on May 3rd 2001 at the Warner theatre in Torrington CT I was twelve im so glad that my father took me to that concert i feel so blessed to have seen him play i remember how powerful the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald was man that was cool even tho i was far from the front row 😂I was close enough and by that i mean i was in the same room rest in peace Mr Lightfoot rest in peace
Rip gorden lightfoot
I didn't know I share a birthday with Gordon.
What an incredible loss !
He was without a doubt the most beautiful writer. He could bring up the deepest emotions .I am so upset that this interview focused on something he obviously regretted for years .
What a waste and such a disregard for his genius . Why didn’t you speak about his music ? His amazing guitar technique , his presence and his incredible professionalism???
I've put together a Gord's Gold A-Z compilation, alphabetizing what I feel are his best tracks. I couldn't remove 185 tracks (186 if you count Gotta Get Away/Whispers of the North as two separate tracks, which I combined). This includes B sides, studio demos and live recordings in Toronto coffeehouses. Listening to his catalogue in an A-Z format really makes you appreciate his entire career and his abilities as a singer, songwriter and musician.
His greatest hits compilations are great, but are not complete, IMO. I hope we get a boxed set someday.
It annoying to be listening to an interview and you are only shown old photos of the interviewee instead of his face as he is answering the questions. So much is lost…
What is the name of the documentary. I searched and couldn’t find a recent …long one, just shorts.
The loop of slow motion pictures quickly got old. Show the interview
He was great loss
🙏🏼
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just sad and awful the way channels like this use sensationalized titles like this for extra clickbait...shameful really.
R.i.p.
May your legend live on from the Chippewa on down
Of the big lake they called Gitche Gumee
What song was he talking about that he grew to hate because it was an insult to women? Did I miss the title in there?
Early morning rain...
Both PPM and I&S had hits with it...
I actually think it was a song he wrote “ for loving me “ it was recorded by another artist too, I believe , Waylon Jennings .
@@pearl-pf6xz Thank you Pearl . . . I need to look that one up.
@@girlinterrupted9145 Thanks "Girl, interrupted" (interesting name!) I'll check it out.
I’ve got a hundred more like you…. I’ll have a thousand before im through.
Could we just watch the interview instead of looking at the same six photos over and over and over and over. Lots of photos you could use. Lazy.
What the hell ?!? What happened to the interview !!? No subscription, here.
I know right ,I didn't have hardly any video of the interview either
This is an old interview.
I am puzzled. I thought "That's What You Get For Loving Me" was a great song *because* the song's narrative character *was* colossal jerk. However, I further imagined him to have a deep-seated lack of self-respect due to a deficiency in empathy and a lack of faith (or desire?) that he could change. One need not apologize for writing such a song. So, what then was Gordon's intention with the song? Was he seriously singing autobiographically and not caring about some woman who was hurt by loving him?
Gordon seemed to have a lot of divorces. He probably had some regrets.