The day Gordon Lightfoot passed, I listened to this song omw home from work. Cruising along in my truck, windows down after a hard day's work. I almost started crying, because it hit me how much I really loved this song and the fact that the man who wrote/sang it was gone forever. But then I realized his music will live forever, and I was feeling no pain.
@@jamessullenriot Agree 100%. I listen the most to classic rock, but I also like a lot of other things. Out of everything, this is one of my all-time favorites.
RIP Mr Lightfoot. I loved listening to your albums as a teen. I was thrilled to attend your concert at the Fox Theatre in Tucson, AZ. I loved Edmund Fitzgerald most of all.
On June 3rd 1973 I was watching McCloud on tv and this song was playing in the back ground, My Aunt came over and informed me that my Daddy had died of a heart attack. Ever since this has been one of my favorite songs. I was 13 years old , Gords Gold was the first album I ever bought.
It's May 4th and I just learned of the passing of Mr Lightfoot. I'm 61, so his music is in my wheelhouse and until I watched interviews and tributes ,that I realized what an incredible songwriter and musical genius he was. Thank you Gordon for sharing your talents with the world. Another Icon gone😢
Michael McLoughlin This song brings back memories, a lady named Tiffany-long ago. RIP Gordon-thanks for this song & all the memories your songs bring back.
Mr. Lightfoot’s music has been a big part of my life. He was there for me in High School through all my trials and then in the military. He has a way of touching your soul with his music, my two favs are Sundown and the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. What an amazing talent but most important what a humble and good man. God Bless and long life to a generational icon Mr. Lightfoot
@@cyninbend You have to understand, that this isn't the same man from 1974. Alcoholism and smoking really took a toll on his voice. Alcoholism plagued him up until '82, and he only quit smoking last year, and that's had quite a few repercussions for his singing. I acknowledge you might not like this version, but hey, I find it cool he's still doing what he loves, despite such drastic changes!
To anyone that remembers the time before the internet knows this song brings back memories of a time that will never matched again. Mr. Lightfoot, I Salute sir you for bringing this song to life. This legendary song that helped shape a generation of us that lived in the 60's 70's 80's and 90's. This song has helped me get through a lot of hard times including the death of my mom whom I miss very much and my dad, but also gave me so many great memories of my youth as well.
Aussie here..I discovered Gordon Lightfoot when a late friend gifted me a cassette titled Summertime Dream with "I think you will appreciate this Canadian Singer"..Gordon Lightfoot is my go too music ..Simply a sheer pleasure channelled through headphones or speakers..
A view from the recliner. We lost another great talented performer. So many greats in the business have gone before us. We have been blessed by all the great music. As you can see my name is Gordon and my C. B. handle is Lightfoot. Sounded good with all the police listening in!! Loved the name, the voice and the man. His music will live on.
Gordon has got to be one of the top songwriters of all time without a doubt. God gave him talent I can only dream about. I thank God for putting Gordon and me on earth at the same time. I would have hated not having the joy of this amazing, amazing talent in my life. The best balladeer of all time. Gordon, you are a rock star. May God bless you my friend.
I love this guy. Great songwriter. In the early eighties I was in the Boy Scouts and we went to Canada. I was very young. 2 memories stand out among many great ones. While standing on the shore of one of the lakes, cannot remember which I thought this is not a lake it is an Ocean. 2 The scout leaders were all in a flurry around this one guy, taking pics, getting autographs, like school girls. I said what's going on? That guy is Gordon Lightfoot. Did not know the name or the songs they said. Wish I did. When one scout master died he was buried with a pic of him and Gordon. I looked and said OMG it was him. I just remember a kind , patient humble man strolling the shore like an ordinary guy. Man if I only knew. I could have gotten a pic and autograph. Was just too young. But technically I DID meet him. lol.
Hey, I was just going through a Gordon Lightfoot phase recently. My dad (who worked on the boats in Lake Erie) said he knew some of the guys who died on the Edmund Fitzgerald, and he had the 45 of that song (he didn't own many records). Spookily, I kept hearing it or covers of it right after he died. Sundown, Carefree Highway some of my favorites. Makes me feel like an honorary Canadian!
You will be much missed! I was fortunate enough to have seen you three times. Loved your music from the first time I heard you on my little radio in the 60s!
The beauty, glory and mystery of north American nature with its mighty forests, vast lakes and wide blue sky are felt and vividly expressed by Gordon’s music and songs. He is nature’s ambassador , he is beauty’s messenger in its purest form.
I'v loved this song since I was a teenager but never knew who sang it so many people had tried but Gordon lightfoot is the only one that can sing this song. Excellent thanx for posting it.
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The day Gordon Lightfoot passed, I listened to this song omw home from work. Cruising along in my truck, windows down after a hard day's work. I almost started crying, because it hit me how much I really loved this song and the fact that the man who wrote/sang it was gone forever. But then I realized his music will live forever, and I was feeling no pain.
Saw him 6 years ago today, he was a shell of himself physically and vocally, but there he was, an absolute legend.
Rip Gordon Lightfoot. He was an absolute legend. This is my favorite of his. Rest in peace mate. Never forgotten 🙏🏻
Yes
I had a debate with a guy I knew about whether this song was country, or folk. Found out that it topped both of those charts.
Full agree... Excellent singer , song and voice..RIP Gordon...
Greetings from Perú
@@bryanstrom812 No matter the genre this song is an absolute masterpiece. If a perfect song exists, this is in the conversation
@@jamessullenriot Agree 100%. I listen the most to classic rock, but I also like a lot of other things. Out of everything, this is one of my all-time favorites.
Rest In Peace,Mr.Lightfoot.A true legend.😥
Amen! God-sent, incredible talent, and loved by millions!
He is a Canadian LEGEND! I was taken aback when I heard of Mr. Lightfoot's passing. Luckily saw him 3 times in Winnipeg!
RIP Mr Lightfoot. I loved listening to your albums as a teen. I was thrilled to attend your concert at the Fox Theatre in Tucson, AZ. I loved Edmund Fitzgerald most of all.
On June 3rd 1973 I was watching McCloud on tv and this song was playing in the back ground, My Aunt came over and informed me that my Daddy had died of a heart attack. Ever since this has been one of my favorite songs. I was 13 years old , Gords Gold was the first album I ever bought.
I'm sorry for your loss
The song was released in January 1974, recorded November 1973.
Gordon passed away today😢
Dennis WEAVER,?
@@clownpocket- so you are saying that he’s lying? You must be a lot of fun at parties, John Watson.
Gordon lightfoot brings out the Canadian in all of us! I guess God needed troubadour. Rest in peace, Gordon! 🇨🇦🇺🇸
RIP Gordon. You were truly a hero of folk music
It's May 4th and I just learned of the passing of Mr Lightfoot. I'm 61, so his music is in my wheelhouse and until I watched interviews and tributes ,that I realized what an incredible songwriter and musical genius he was. Thank you Gordon for sharing your talents with the world. Another Icon gone😢
Gordon lightfoot was the best songwriter of all time rip 😢
A true Canadian treasure! 🇨🇦
Your music is endless and you will always be remembered 🇨🇦🌹🍷❤️
His voice is still terrific! God bless this man!
ชอบเสียง Gordon Lightfoot ศิลปินชาว Canada อายุ 84 ปี เสียงยังดีเหมือนเดิม สมัยเป็นหนุ่ม..!
Michael McLoughlin
This song brings back memories, a lady named Tiffany-long ago. RIP Gordon-thanks for this song
& all the memories your songs bring back.
Rest In Peace Gordon Lightfoot. Thank you for the music. 😞
A true legend. Love his music.
Mr. Lightfoot’s music has been a big part of my life. He was there for me in High School through all my trials and then in the military. He has a way of touching your soul with his music, my two favs are Sundown and the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. What an amazing talent but most important what a humble and good man. God Bless and long life to a generational icon Mr. Lightfoot
We will miss you you're one of the best
Still remains a great song today.
#RIPGordonLightfoot (1938 - 2023) #RestInPeace 😥
Playing like this at age 75, Gordon Lightfoot, legendary Canadian songwriter, covered 100s of times by other artists, can ignore his critics...
38 years later and he still aces it
Let's say this was a king. The ace went down in '74 ;)
Why the weird snippy way of singing? Creeps me out...think I'll stick with the original.
@@cyninbend You have to understand, that this isn't the same man from 1974. Alcoholism and smoking really took a toll on his voice. Alcoholism plagued him up until '82, and he only quit smoking last year, and that's had quite a few repercussions for his singing.
I acknowledge you might not like this version, but hey, I find it cool he's still doing what he loves, despite such drastic changes!
One of a special kind, great singer and songwriter. Did grew up with his music and still appreciate!
beautiful 💖💖
To anyone that remembers the time before the internet knows this song brings back memories of a time that will never matched again. Mr. Lightfoot, I Salute sir you for bringing this song to life. This legendary song that helped shape a generation of us that lived in the 60's 70's 80's and 90's. This song has helped me get through a lot of hard times including the death of my mom whom I miss very much and my dad, but also gave me so many great memories of my youth as well.
A true Bad Ass, Icon of the world..for sure
Rest In POWER
Aussie here..I discovered Gordon Lightfoot when a late friend gifted me a cassette titled Summertime Dream with "I think you will appreciate this Canadian Singer"..Gordon Lightfoot is my go too music ..Simply a sheer pleasure channelled through headphones or speakers..
One of the good old boys.. he did what he loved until he couldn't do it anymore.. RIP Mr Lightfoot we love you forever
Thank you for everything ,rest in peace SIR.
On to that great gig in the sky..RIP ,Dude.
Fine n sweet music with a unique golden voice. What a talent indeed !
R.I.P. Gordon!!!
Sobbing my eyes out.. thank you for the beautiful soundtrack to my youth.. rest in peace
🙏🙏💔🙏🙏
Gordon is a Godsend. So much insight and talent. What a wonderful entertainer and storyteller. Love his music.
The use of this in the Blacklist TV show was a genius music supervisor move. As soon as I heard it I was like hell yes, my new favorite show.
Been a fan since 1966....love ya Gordy.
A view from the recliner. We lost another great talented performer. So many greats in the business have gone before us. We have been blessed by all the great music. As you can see my name is Gordon and my C. B. handle is Lightfoot. Sounded good with all the police listening in!! Loved the name, the voice and the man. His music will live on.
A true genius, never get tired of his beautiful songs
Gordon was influential to my guitar playing. Thanks for the music. I just wish I could have seen you in concert (my regret).
He was still singing and appreciated🙏🏻💜Now he had his last sundown…Rest in peace
Great childhood memories listening to Gordon. Such a treasure!
another truly classic song from Gordon .
Gordon has got to be one of the top songwriters of all time without a doubt. God gave him talent I can only dream about. I thank God for putting Gordon and me on earth at the same time. I would have hated not having the joy of this amazing, amazing talent in my life. The best balladeer of all time. Gordon, you are a rock star. May God bless you my friend.
Agreed. Apparently bob Dylan and Johnny Cash have used his songs. Pretty good company there.
you still believe in santa too?
He is one of the greatest up there with the likes of Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Mc Cartney, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young.
He is Tops
Why not give credit to the man himself.........
There are no gods man..
Rick Haynes on Bass - Underrated legend.
I guess I'm tearing up because this reminds me of hanging with my stepdad, getting caught up on life! RIP Gordon!
Musical Miracle Man. Relevant through an ocean of time.
I love this guy. Great songwriter. In the early eighties I was in the Boy Scouts and we went to Canada. I was very young. 2 memories stand out among many great ones. While standing on the shore of one of the lakes, cannot remember which I thought this is not a lake it is an Ocean. 2 The scout leaders were all in a flurry around this one guy, taking pics, getting autographs, like school girls. I said what's going on? That guy is Gordon Lightfoot. Did not know the name or the songs they said. Wish I did. When one scout master died he was buried with a pic of him and Gordon. I looked and said OMG it was him. I just remember a kind , patient humble man strolling the shore like an ordinary guy. Man if I only knew. I could have gotten a pic and autograph. Was just too young. But technically I DID meet him. lol.
My favorite song by Gordon! R.I.P. 😢
Rest in Paradise Legend
Hey, I was just going through a Gordon Lightfoot phase recently. My dad (who worked on the boats in Lake Erie) said he knew some of the guys who died on the Edmund Fitzgerald, and he had the 45 of that song (he didn't own many records). Spookily, I kept hearing it or covers of it right after he died. Sundown, Carefree Highway some of my favorites. Makes me feel like an honorary Canadian!
That this the same guitar he played back in 1974 is perfect.
Rest in Peace. We will all miss you. And those years long ago. ❤❤
A man , your voice and his 🎸 guitar. We will see you soon 🙏
You will be much missed! I was fortunate enough to have seen you three times. Loved your music from the first time I heard you on my little radio in the 60s!
In Memorian
Sundown another masterpiece by the master of a fine music legend.
What a brilliant artist and backing group he is a legend my favourite song thank you Mr Gordon Lightfoot.
He was still singing and appreciated🙏🏻💜Now he had his last sundown…Rest in peace
😔
I think of him as an amazing artist, writer, legend as well…
Keep singing in heaven - RIP
Sometimes I think it's the same when i find I am winning but I'm losing again..RIP GL very cool song the words the legend
The beauty, glory and mystery of north American nature with its mighty forests, vast lakes and wide blue sky are felt and vividly expressed by Gordon’s music and songs. He is nature’s ambassador , he is beauty’s messenger in its purest form.
Greatness stands and plays before you.
My father's favorite song.
I was 3 when this came out. Every time I hear hear it, it takes me back to my childhood.
One of the earliest singles I bought. Lost my singles box years ago, but found I can remember every word of this. RIP Mr Light of Foot
Me too - actually my very first single and of course nowhere to be seen lol
RIP Mr Lightfoot
RIP, Mr. Lightfoot. Died tonight at 84.
thank you for all the music, mr. lightfoot
i was very sad to hear he died. i've been a fan since 1974.
FOREVER IN MY HEART R.I.P. GREAT MAN ♥♥♥
It,s was a super Concert. I Hope I will came back in the U.S.A. . Good Wisches from Germany .Axel Oehler
RIP and thank you for your wonderful contribution!
I pray that rest well, Sir. The world will not be the same, in your absence.
I love the sound of the drums and bass, really nice snare sound. Really very nice sound engineering job. 100%
What a master songwriter..Jesus.
this song was part of one brazilian soap opera in 1994/ 1995...good to remember
Einer meiner alten idolo vor 40 Jahren schon geliebt Oldie Pedro 72 alt
Rip my friend
The best is now gone
awesome song and voice! RIP Gordon!
Still goin strong, this song has helped me stay off the opiates, power to your elbow Mr Lightfoot, young man.
RIP legend.
The absolute best Lightfoot song ever..keep rocking Gordon..peace!
the best?....no, to many blow it of the rails.....if you could read my mind...LaMonte...
Happy 4th 2022 Love GL music
Rest In Peace Mr. Lightfoot.
sounds of my youth
Safe travels Gordon, you will be missed.
ive known his name because my cousin downloaded this song and "if you could read my mind" on my ipod nano when i was in highschool 15 years ago. RIP
Gordon is a true legend
I'v loved this song since I was a teenager but never knew who sang it so many people had tried but Gordon lightfoot is the only one that can sing this song. Excellent thanx for posting it.
Simple and beautiful melodies are a gift from somewhere. This is one of those songs and he had plenty! Play on Gordon!
It's been years since I heard this song in Portugal! Love it!
One of the greatest!
This is GOOD as it gets
Man, this guys the real deal. Best tune I've ever heard. 😁
Saw this man live 12 summers ago. Wonderful performance!
Fuckin legend. RIP Gordon Lightfoot
such a great song i love it
RIP my friend.
Love it. My kind of music!
As a self confessed Chris de Burgh nut , I was captivated by this song and hope to be performing it myself .
Awesome. Thank you for Sundown and all of your other wonderful songs!