"Oh Maggie I wish I'd niv-ver, seen your fay-a-ace." Heard it a hundred times and it still cracks me up.

@mattthrun-nowicki8641

3 жыл бұрын

I know. The elocution is so spot on 70’s Gord.

That is funny as hell! Great impression of Gordon

@jsteed44

4 жыл бұрын

Does a great marvin Gaye imitation as well circa pride and joy hitch hike era

Burton is one of the greatest vocalist of all time. Very underrated vocal talent and Burton has maintained his voice through all the years.

@canadianroot

4 жыл бұрын

Underrated? Is this where that stupid meme originated? When did the ratings come out?

@thewayidoit8895

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think he's underrated. He's Great!

@cherixbiggs5819

Жыл бұрын

@@canadianroot i am tired of this thing of some unknown rating system! Undoubtedly invented by one of us dang fools here in America! I wish I had been born in Canada-where the really cool performers are! ❤️ Love you all!!!💕💕

@spiltsoymilk

Жыл бұрын

His voice is worn down now sadly.

@bobjohnson1587

Жыл бұрын

@@spiltsoymilk Yes, unfortunately that's very true! ☹

Slow down haters. Tap the brakes. Gord has seen this video as it was taped to air as BC was unable to attend the Juno Awards honoring GL. They are friends. It is funny. PEACE

He does a great impersonation! Let's face it..anyone who has a distinctive sound (like Gordon) is gonna get satired now and then. I'm sure it's all in good fun, and Burton has likely had his share of it too! They are both great talents and CANADIAN to boot! Wonderful!

@babel232

2 жыл бұрын

At least it was done out of love and respect ;)

This video not only reflects Bernie's talent as a musician, but his beautiful sense of humor, his need to laugh, and ability to inspire laughter! What a gifted human being!

Thank you for bringing a smile to my face at such a difficult time. I will miss him so much. I cannot imagine how much you will. Rest in Paradise, Gordon. Thanks, Burton. Your voice is a powerhouse that has gotten me through plenty of moments as well.

@likebot.

Жыл бұрын

Burton was quite good at storytelling as well. Went to a solo concert of his once and was pleasantly surprised to find he gave history between songs. It would've been half the show if he did twice as many songs and none of the chat. He and Randy Bachman are similar in that way, they love to let everyone know the backstory of all the tunes.

You're the reason for a smile today. Too funny. Gotta love Gordon.

@davidpreston4019

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Cynthia, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

Burton Cummings has always been one of my favorite pop-rock vocalists, but I never knew he did impressions: I thought I did a mean Gordon Lightfoot imitation until I saw/heard this. Hilarious.

"if he dressed himself." LOL!

I grew up with Burton and he is definitely one of the very best and still is. What a voice! And what a pianist! No one to compare with him. This is one of his most hilarious impressions.

Who knew Burton Cummings was funny? This made me laugh so hard I cried. What a whopping dose of "Canadian Content." Burton Cummings and Gordon Lightfoot in one hilarious performance. Absolutely hilarious--Burton's impression is so spot on.

@bgrigg07

Жыл бұрын

Burton did some work with a comedy team called MacLean and MacLean back in the day and played a couple of dirty songs for them.

@JohnC-yx5tq

Жыл бұрын

I saw the tour with MacLean & MacLean. It was great. It included a trio set with them singing old soul R&B covers. Burton is famously funny.

@bgrigg07

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnC-yx5tq That he is! I saw M & M before the collab with Burton, they were pretty funny, too!

This is SOPHISTICATED, GENTLE SATIRE. He's a fan, and a talented mimic. It isn't some no-talent hack taking potshots, this is the singer of These Eyes people, and if you don't get the tribute you're embarrassing yourself. If Gord weren't a legend completely his own, there would be nothing to imitate. I'll bet he LOVED this AND the genius SCTV homage Rick Moranis did.

The funny thing is that the Guess Who did a tribute to Gordon Lightfoot called 'Lightfoot' back in the late sixities.

The concert I watched so many years ago was incredible. In the closing song, Burton took over each musicians role and piece of the song, played their instruments and sang their part. “Fans went wild,” doesn’t describe it. Much love and respect to Burton and The Guess Who.

@bobjohnson1587

Жыл бұрын

He did the same at a show I went to in 2011.

@chrisnnh

Жыл бұрын

@@bobjohnson1587 If it works why change it. My impression back in the day was that musicians were lucky to find their car, but playing all those musical instruments? He surprised us all.

UMBELIEVABLE!!!IF YOU WERE TO CLOSE YOUR EYES, YOU WOULD SWEAR THAT IRT REALLY WAS GORDON LIGHTFOOT SINGING!!!! BURTON IS SOOOOO TALENTED!!! GO CANADA!!!...

Very nice tribute to Gord from a fellow Canadian

I swear, that man can do anything! no, really. what a great talent he is. and gorgeous. I love you burton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!☺☺☺☺☺☺

@davidpreston4019

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Judi, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

Haaaaaheeeheeeeeeeheehaaa ... My favorite singer impersonating another of my favorites! Silly Canadians ... gotta love 'em, eh?

This man needs to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame Burton is a Fantastic entertainer

Seeing Gordon Lightfoot sing Albert Flasher definitely would be one of the highlights of my life.

This kills me every time. Just the first "Waaaaake up Maggie..." and I'm dyin'. One of the funniest imitations ever let alone one of Gord.

@hunterharrell7491

2 жыл бұрын

The "nivver" gets me, sounds just like Lightfoot!

@GeneBurnett

2 жыл бұрын

@@hunterharrell7491 And also....skuuuuuule... ;~)

@hunterharrell7491

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeneBurnett and "It's late Septembuuur" lol

Burton Cummings.... Genius... Great showman... Eclectic... The list goes on

That was PRICELESS! I'll bet Gordie got a huge laugh from this!

It's been over 50 years And I will always love you Thank You for beautiful talent ❤️

@davidpreston4019

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Diane , how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

Burton, you're great.

man what a comedian....love him

Priceless in 2023! Love this❤❤❤

Burton Cummings is a funny guy. And talented, of course.

With Gordon Lightfoot no longer living, I have a feeling Burton Cummings will be working on tributing Gordon Lightfoot more.

Burton is funny man!

Excellent Burton, excellent!!! One of Canada's best impressionists.

This was suddenly recommended. Lmao. This is good. Hahaha

Gordies death must have hit Burton especially hard, they were friends forever.

@stevejeffrey11

Жыл бұрын

all of the greats are passing away, it sucks

@randalbladel2817

11 ай бұрын

@@stevejeffrey11We’re old, and the greats of our generation are passing away, but there newer, younger greats. Sarah Jarosz, Billy Strings, Chris Thile, and many more. I am not worried about the future of music. There will always be some great stuff to listen to, though it might take some effort to find it.

OMG. Can't stop laughing. I LOVE Gordon Lightfoot. But, Burton Cummings channeling GL chaneling Rod Stewart is hilarious.

Haha!! Burton Cummings is so freakin' cute!! Great impersonation of Gordon Lightfoot. Both guys are amazing and talented singers/musicians.

Rest In Peace Lightfoot

I remember seeing this when I was 16 in 1984 on an over the air pay station called preview. I remember thinking Burton was genius with his impressions. Can we get a copy of the whole show somewhere? It was awesome, and I just spend my time just telling people who don't have a clue how awesome it was.

I bet he could do Neil Diamond and Gary Puckett, too.

@melaniefowler8841

2 жыл бұрын

Ha yes Gary Puckett for sure!

Burton is a great impersonator.!!

@inanutshellnmore8927

7 жыл бұрын

Frances Ayers this is so funny, it's funny and reminds me of Gordon Lightfoot!

@inanutshellnmore8927

7 жыл бұрын

Love this! MLOL.

@davidpreston4019

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Ayers, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

@willdwyer6782

Жыл бұрын

My dad was a Lightfoot look-alike back in the day when Gordon had a perm (I see my dad whenever I look at the Sundown album cover), and he could nail a spot on vocal impression of Gordie as well. He was born in Michigan but lived most of his adult life in Toronto where people would occasionally mistake him for Gordon and ask for an autograph.

How come Gordon Lightfoot hasn't made a video doing a Burton Cummings song? Makes you wonder ...

@cherixbiggs5819

5 жыл бұрын

Gordon isn't an impressionist??? How's that for starters? LOL!!!!! That's Burton's gig. Love it!!!!!

Wo would have thunk it? This is one step beyond priceless! Just fun. Joseph F Portland, OR USA

Love it. My favorite guy imitating my other favorite guy. :)

@davidpreston4019

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Vickie, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

@RobinsDynasty Burton Cummins will never be irrelevant. He is one of the 5 most recognized voices in Canadian music. You need to recognize that Burton was having a comedic moment and was not comparing himself to Gordon Lightfoot.

Followed by The Guess Who's "Lightfoot", this was the first thing that came to mind this evening when I heard of Gordon Lightfoot's passing.

I wonder if Gordon's seen this? He'd love it!!!

This clip makes me cry from laughter- and this is as a huge Lightfoot fan.

BWAAAA HAA HAA HAA HAA HAA HAA!!!!!!!😆😅😂 Burton is HILARIOUS!!!!!!😆😅😂 And AMAZING!!!!!!!😎👍

Miss the 70's when Burton was cranking out hits on his own.

@bradheater6111

4 жыл бұрын

Baby said she needed me and then she went and left me causing such an awful scene what is scene I'm going to take my silver dollars change it into quarters shove it in the record machine three times

Burton has quite a great sense of humor! That was funny!

man ,,,,thats awsome,,,,,

amazing!! burton is one of the most talented guys ever to play music.

Excellent impersonation!! Somehow I’m not really surprised though after hearing his version of Mack The Knife. A few years ago I was shopping when the original version played on their music system - I was astounded by how much the two sounded alike. I’ll still never forget seeing him perform it live back in the mid-70’s at the Paramount Theater in Seattle. Burton remains one of my favorite performers.

Wow what a great impression lol

When I saw the name Burton Cummings, I asked myself, "Ain't that the Guess Who singer?" So I looked it up. Yep, another great voice in the world of yesteryear. I loved Gordon Lightfoot, and I loved The Guess Who. So this oughta be good. (I posted before I watched) 🤩

@itsnotthesamething

Жыл бұрын

WHOA! That was even better than I expected! 😲😳😂

Wow;)Beautiful,and you should know that I've loved you both since forever💋❤

This is pure Canadian gold.

ahahaha the Roy Orbison part is fucking funny too

Huge Lightfoot fan, that's hilarious! Nice job!

Oh Burton, how much I love you!!! LOL!!!

I could totally listen to an entire album of covers by BC as GL.

This is great 😂😂😂😂 Superb job Burton 😊

Just ran across this. Love it!

Thanks so much for posting. This is the hardest I have laughed in a long time.

That was just too good!

One legend on another. It's as good as Canadian talent can get. He not only is an awesome singer but also has a sense humor to go with it.

both men .... super talented ..... that's for sure!

This is frickin' HILLARIOUS!😅😅😅

Needed a smile today,thanks.

brilliant!

So good! I could listen to this stuff, and laugh, for hours.

I love it my young friend at work heard me play this and had to get my cd and record it haha ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍

Such a talent!

So great!!!

What a riot!

Hilarious! Both excellent musicians and my favorites!

This is terrific

this is gold. burton is the man.

too funny Thanks so much for sharing

Wow!!!!

Funny Burton!😄👍❤

I like this better than Rods version. He's just good!

Amazing impression!

Great !!

That was brilliant!

Omg! Love it!!

This is a hoot & a holler!! LOL for you youngins.

This is awesome

I always lose it there too, and the face he makes at that point

Lol, this hilarious. Great job Burton , Rod and especially Gordon. Gord had a great sense of humour.

Wow. This is great. I never would have believed it.

Love it ,Man. Burton Cummings, u rock !

Monster May 1 snowstorm hits the Upper Peninsula as Tim Bachman and Gordon Lightfoot bid us farewell from Canada.

This is great!!

Such talent!

That was great! 😃👍

Burton Lightfoot!😁

wonderful!!!!

This is hilarious! It is a great impression of GL.

This is hilarious. And a spot on impression of Lightfoot to boot.