We used to be serious people. Look at how conservatively she is dressed. He expresses himself with thought and measured articulation. When did we begin to think flashy and silly was good. The dumbing down of America must please our enemies. Gordon Lightfoot - thank you for gracing our World with your talent.

@jeremyc2445

Жыл бұрын

You really hit it on the head. There are no adults anymore

@debbiemartin2026

Жыл бұрын

We never thought about it. The trash started imo with madonna. Its all about selling sex now. Disgusting. No substance to music imo.

@tommyriam8320

Жыл бұрын

China(no paranoia, simply a statement of fact) is working overtime to see that the "dumbing down" process not only continues but does so unabated; Infiltrating our institutions of "higher learning"(misnomer, now, if ever there was one) converting schools into intellectual wastelands used primarily for indoctrination purposes and employing socially, nonsense-proliferating devices such as "TicTok" to accelerate the pace of cultural decline.

@jeffreythomason1113

Жыл бұрын

Just sexual miscreants, demented fools and an armed force im ashamed what it's become in 2 short years. Gordon was such an inspiration then and now. He was political but not rabid foaming at the mouth tribes! Dang this guy defined our generation and he is sorely missed

@stuartclapp8998

Жыл бұрын

Ok boomer

RIP Gordon Lightfoot. Canada was lucky to have you.

@edwardkujawa

Жыл бұрын

WE WERE ALL GLAD TO HAVE HIM

@TJ-kk5zf

Жыл бұрын

he died?

@razorback9926

Жыл бұрын

@@TJ-kk5zf Yes on May 1st, 2023.

@TJ-kk5zf

Жыл бұрын

@@razorback9926 they should ring the chimes 29 times

@majorfeelgoodrecords2740

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I had his music in my life too🎼🤘🏻

I was in telecommunications working on a contract in Dutch harbor Alaska. after work we were in the local bar which was full of gruff fisherman… a tough bunch. If was getting pretty loud and tense a fight or brawl ready to break out any minute… and on the juke box someone played some Gordon lightfoot songs and it started to quiet down by the time “wreck of the EFG” came on u could hear a pin drop, then by the time “if you could read my mind” played everyone was singing. There’s an Irish saying about everyone has a song in their heart and Gordon sang those guy’s song… working guys, travelers, fishermen, dreamers, lovers, every man’s song… not many guys like him left he will be missed.

Just saw him perform a few months ago, his voice was going and he had to sit down but he never missed a cord! Rest In Peace Gordon Lightfoot.🙏😢

I saw him in concert last September (only time ever) and I was amazed that he never used his stool! He stood the whole time! I was blessed to be able to see him before he passed away. A great talent and man.

@craigrheberling

Жыл бұрын

i saw him 4 times-years ago. once, in '74, he got a standing ovation after the first 2 song medley. the moment was so special, my eyes were leaking-lol!

@jeffreythomason1113

Жыл бұрын

I had a couple of opportunities to see him perform but something always came up. I'm a bit envious of those who saw him

Wow, a very, very young Joan Lunden. I'm here today because of Gordon having just passed and just watching everything I can find on him. Extraordinary songwriter and singer. Got to see him live once back in 1975.

@anthonyfoutch3152

Жыл бұрын

i forgot how beautiful she was. I saw Gordon too about 75 in Nashville at the Opry House.

@loisbenton1540

Жыл бұрын

(my opinion is that she must have been getting her experience on that interview, thought she asked some really dumb _ _ _, bunny questions 🤣)

@michaelvigil478

Жыл бұрын

Saw Gordon Lightfoot perform live my freshman year in college. It was 72-73. Good interview.

@suzannemcmaken4648

Жыл бұрын

His prime. Lucky you!

@suzannemcmaken4648

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelvigil478 His prime. Jealous.

Supremely talented, brilliant artist and also very business savvy and down to earth. A rare gem in entertainment !

My I forgot just how Gorgeous She was, as a kid totally crushed on Joan not gonna lie. R.I.P Gordon always loved your music as I grew up, you really defined an era of my childhood with countless amazing melodies.

RIP, Mr. Lightfoot. Posting 11:59 pm ET on 5-1-23. He died earlier today at age 84.

He makes me so proud to be a Canadian. He was the real deal!!!

@davidrosato864

Жыл бұрын

Many great artists from Canada such as Gord and my favorite, Rush.

One thing you see about Gordie in interviews is how aware and smart he is! Probably he was burning the candle at both ends and it caught up to him later on, but his best music was so inspired and beautiful and generous to the soul. He paid the price and he didnt quit...what a great man, and Canadian.

Gordon Lightfoot has endured because he is a hugely talented singer, writer and amazingly sensitive man. At least, through his music. don't know him personally.. I will never tire of it. He's a pure musician in his heart. Love him!

I appreciate this so very much!! Gordon Lightfoot has been my favorite for 40+ years. Sometimes when I get down, I listen to his songs and feel better. Something soothing in his voice. I love the fact that he has written all of his songs. Intelligent, thoughtful lyrics. Great band also. I've read that he is painfully shy so to perform the way he has is Inspiring. Thank you Roger and thank you Gord! God's speed.

@carolholly1608

Жыл бұрын

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'Shadows' came out Feb. '82, and the U.S. tour stretched into Summer. I covered one concert for a national magazine and interviewed Lightfoot backstage. He was heavy, smoking, and as jumpy as in this clip, but totally lucid. Joan Lunden gets a bit of his trademark wit (always apparent on stage). In Sept. of '82, Lightfoot finally kicked drinking. By his '83 tour & release ('Salute') he was trim & toned. An aneurysm, common in ex-drinkers, hit in '04; a CD 'Harmony' in '05, & he tours into 2011.

@luvpants2012

3 жыл бұрын

Wow I didn't know drinking caused aneurysms. Thanks. Every vice has consequences.

@dreamfable

3 жыл бұрын

@@luvpants2012 Heavy drinking, over a number of years, increases the risk, and for strokes, cancer, other maladies. But aneurysms is one.

@luvpants2012

3 жыл бұрын

@@dreamfable such a shame, he underwent a tracheotomy in the process and it destroyed his beautiful voice.

@randymillhouse791

Жыл бұрын

Aneurysm is common in ex-drinkers? No thanks, I'll just continue drinking.

@bogan-slayer7469

Жыл бұрын

@@randymillhouse791 No one likes a quitter.

Saw Gordon Lightfoot way back when , early ‘80’s , a couple of times and he was great . Same with John Denver … two of the absolute best . Change of subject though , got to say Joan Lunden looks great too !

Saw Gordon at The Palace in Louisville Ky. in 1982. He was fantastic.

RIP🌹

Gordy's just the best. Hell, even Dylan tips his hat to him.

@brendacameron4827

Жыл бұрын

Dylan loved Neil Young too! He went to Winnipeg to see the house Neil grew up in.

thanks for putting this up, never seen it before!!

Gordon Lightfoot was one of the top five male singers of the 70s. Joan Lunden was so very pretty.

This was when Gord was still drinking. He gave up booze in 1984. This album they are talking about SHADOWS is actually a pretty good album. The title song SHADOWS is perhaps Gord's FINEST SONG. I think it is better than any of his other songs. 14 Karat Gold is another good song on this album. I think Joan did a VERY POOOR job on this interview. She never asked any good questions about the album or Gord in his current state as a musician. I give Joan a D-

@OutOnTheTiles

4 жыл бұрын

Rob T ......and Baby Step Back is also another great tune from that album. ✌️

I was lucky enough to see Gordon Lightfoot live way back at the beginning of his career. At Expo67 he gave an open-air outdoor concert. That would have been in May 1967. RIP Gordon.

Absolutely love his love songs. (Beautiful)

@ralex3697

Жыл бұрын

Yes - Beautiful and Looking At The Rain are my favorite songs off Don Quixote album Stunning ballads

RIP I love you! 🤗 Best music. I'm a rocker but I absolutely LOVE him.

I have three of his songs on my mp3, and they sound great by a fire, in a hammock on the AT, or riding through the desert. RIP Sir

RIP Gordan. Thank you for the music.

i love it how gordon is such a canadian through and through. he even quotes famous canadians (stephen leacock). i will have to say, that gordon seems a lot warmer now in interviews, but he was still his likable self here.

The guy wrote charts to every song he wrote …. Who does that ? Amazing!

Wow...how articulate and well spoken tv shows used to be..

@susancheatwood1715

Жыл бұрын

Yes...I replied same above before reading your comment. The comparison to today is shocking.

@anderander5662

Жыл бұрын

I agree…we have fallen so far and so fast..

@sensemaya1

Жыл бұрын

It's across the board. Compare the intelligence between the writing of 'Crown Court' which was UK daytime viewing and the bile they spew out nowadays.

@jeffd9782

Жыл бұрын

The world has dumbed down... A lot.

@tomt6142

Жыл бұрын

There are plenty ow articulate and well spoken people on tv

super talent! All his hits should be restaged on the radio!

Gordon Lightfoot.......brilliant artist.

Love gordon lightfoot's songs - RIP

I saw Gordon live twice in my life, I could have seen/heard him sing a 1000 times more. One show was at the Hollywood Bowl in 1969 as a lead-in for Peter, Paul and Mary. The second time was 1976 or 1977 in Sacramento. My only regret was he didn't do, "Affair on 8th Avenue."

@SteveCarrDrivesAPrius

6 жыл бұрын

saw him in Phoenix between 2004-2009 those shows were as good as anything in his career. Timeless

One of the greatest song writers of all time ….

Wow, can you ever see how Bell's Palsy is affecting Gord in this interview. It doesn't matter what he suffers with, he always puts his best performance forward for his fans. Enjoy him while he's still among us because he is going on 74 and severe illness and a rough life has robbed him of his stamina.

@paul2019monte

Жыл бұрын

84 years! Pretty good run I say... 🎉❤ RIP Gordon Lightfoot

@paulgibby6932

Жыл бұрын

I guess that might explain what I noticed: his left eye a little squinted.

She is a really good interviewer.

"Survivor of folk era" 😅 Gordo Canadian hoser ...we're dying out 😢unfortunately 😪

RIP Gordon Lightfoot 5-2-23

He quotes Stephen Leacock! A true Canadian.

Such a likeable fella

Joan London was so beautiful back then. Wow. Love Gords music.

Rest in peace 🕊️ Gordon lightfoot 😢

God bless him what a great

GMA when it was "Good Morning America"... Lightfoot's songs were & are Canada... 🇨🇦 His music lives on... Should be a really good Jam going on in heaven... 🎶🎵🎸

I loved listening to this man and I will continue to do so.

He was my favorite.

I will always miss him. Peace, Gordon.❤❤❤

If you look at some of his more recent interviews he's the same way, Neil Diamond is the same way in interviews they just do not look comfortable or at ease in those setting but, put them on stage with a guitar in their hands and it's magic.

Love the Orillia (Mariposa) boy quoting Leacock.

R.I.P. Gordon. thanks you for the music you gave to all of us.

Watching this video was a treat. Some really good questions by Joan Lunden, who performed a masterful interview of Gordon, who gave some thoughtful, honest responses. We don't get these kinds of interviews anymore. Today, it's all about the buffonery and attempts to get a snide remark or laugh in.

Loved his music. RIP Gordon.

I feel lucky to have seen him about 10 Years a go. I saw him in Reno Nv in very intimate setting, only about 300 People in the Dinner Theatre. He was looking Old, but still belted out the songs!

Oh! Gordon I really admire you!!!

One of the best song the Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald . The song changed at 7:00p.m. the hatch covers caved in . That is no longer at 7:00 p.m. turned dark and gloomy . The song is haunting to hear . Gordon Lightfoot keep up the hard work keep on rocking.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

I was a huge fan and I miss him already.

good on you, gord! A man's man - not to mention a woman's man, as well. he-hee ~ a man of deep emotion, as evidenced in his beautifully evocative music and lyrics, yet he's not putting out phony, hyped-up interview, as so many artists do. He's keepin it real. Hence, a rather dull interview but part of the onus is on the interviewer to draw guest out with good research and personality, One of the world's greatest singer/song-writer/musicians. Personal fave GL song: "The Circle is Small"

@lynnmaxwell5548

3 жыл бұрын

I love this song as well💕❤️.

The mid 70's permed hair so many guys had back them. Never knew if the baby was going to come out with curly hair or not, 😂. My grandson came out with curly hair so I guess my ex from the 70's hair was natural.

@carolholly1608

Жыл бұрын

Reminds Me of Eric Clapton's Curly Hair, From About The Same Time Period..

"Will folk music come back?" When did it leave Joan? His Records and Albums we're selling.

I forgot how GORGEOUS she was !

Rest in Heaven Chief

Shadows is such a great album

@FischerFan

Жыл бұрын

Shadows and Endless Wire are two of my favorite Gordon Lightfoot albums. '14 Karat Gold' is an underrated song, just like 'The Circle is Small'. Gord should've performed 'Baby Step Back' right on that stage! LOL! God bless to my favorite Canadian solo artist of all time.

@carolholly1608

Жыл бұрын

Those are Both My Favorite Albums, As Well! Loved The Tune "Shadows". 💔❤💔❤💔❤💔❤

Gord is awesome. You can see here how the Bell's Palsy affected him. That's one of the reasons he wasn't touring. Some close to him say its onset came from his 'wild' lifestyle and only came under control after he had changed his ways in regards to drug and alcohol use. I don't care personally as he always has been and always will be my favourite singer-songwriter.

@johnnolan6497

7 жыл бұрын

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@carolholly1608

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, My Very Favorite Also! R.I.P. Gordon Light foot ❤💔❤💔❤💔

This is a man who wanted to be a jazz drummer. He could have written anything he set his mind to... the consummate professional, and a very hard worker on his craft.

Gordon went through a period where he was "heavier", including his appearance in "Harry Tracy" but he seemed to get into better shape by "Shadows".

Love you man!

He is the "dude"

You belonged to the world ... especially to me in my 20s!

One thing ya gotta love a-boot does Canadians, it's all a-boot da music and da artistry with dem, and I'm so, so, sore-ry to hear a-boot Gordon Lightfoot's passing.

@p.b.edwards7287

Жыл бұрын

You sound like a Quebecer from the Rock!

@44excalibur

Жыл бұрын

@@p.b.edwards7287 🤣

The greatest artist Canada has ever produced.

I never thought of his music as folk. he had his own unique style that didn't fall neatly into any genre

He was the songwriter's songwriter.

WAS A GREAT PERSON EVERYBODY HAS THINGS IN THIER CLOSET SKELTONS WE WOULDNT BE HUMAN OTHERWISE SOME PEOPLE DEAL WITH IN DIFFEENT WAYS MINE IS MUSIC PLAYING GUITAR BUTMUSIC IS A GREAT HEALER OF THE SOUL AND MIND SO BE IT

Joan London clearly shows she knows very little about Gordon Lightfoot.

RiP Gordon Lightfoot.

Gordon Lightfoot mentioned songwriting at 3:25

Good lord. Joan giving Stevie Nicks some competition ❤

Interesting combination, jeans with a shirt and tie...he still wears that red velvet jacket!

@matthewfarmer2520

Жыл бұрын

You could have jeans with dress shoes 😊

@teresafraser3049

Жыл бұрын

Why is what he's wearing important to you? Sounds like judgement of fashion vs listening to his interview about music 🎶

Haha, the Stephen Leacock and 'Armstrong method' references just flew over Joan Lunden's head. Gord does seem a bit twitchy here, but he's been known to be nervous when doing interviews on TV.

@charlesgallant

2 жыл бұрын

Based on some googling, it seems a pretty obscure reference; I can't find anything related to Armstrong Method and Stephen Leacock. Is this referencing The Pursuit of Knowledge?

@stevestruthers6180

2 жыл бұрын

@@charlesgallant I don't know if the expression came from 'The Pursuit of Knowledge', as I've not read it. However, 'the Armstrong Method' is a very old, jokey kind of expression commonly used in southern Ontario. The idea is that if you use a strong arm and work hard, you can accomplish much - ergo, 'armstrong method'.

@charlesgallant

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevestruthers6180 Thanks for the follow up! Cheers :)

@hardsayings2400

Жыл бұрын

@@stevestruthers6180 I'm from southern ontario and I've never happened to hear that saying but for some reason I knew exactly what he meant by it.

@stevestruthers6180

Жыл бұрын

@@charlesgallant Possibly, although Gordon was quoting Stephen Leacock when he said, "The harder I work, the luckier I get." I should have made things clearer.

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Kristysgodmother, this was around 1982 as the album he referred to was "Shadows", which was released in 1982. Gord sure looks very uneasy. No wonder he hasn't done many TV shows, he probably dislikes it. Now days Gord is quite healthly for his age. I heard it said that his health problems in the past several years would have killed him if he wasn't in as good a shape as he is.

Gordon Lightfoot and Ian Anderson are both very methodical !

Joan...loved your 1964 mustang you drove to Bella Vista

Gordon quoting Stephen Leacock ... loved it, though I’m not sure many Americans would know who that great Canadian humouring was!

Boy I miss real interviews with honest questions and answers, not the yuckfests now on talk shows.. RIP Gord.

This was great

@dreamfable Gordon did not look the grestest in this clip. He must have had a hard time to overcome drinking. I know it is very hard for me to loose weight and now I am at age 59. God Bless, Gord. Still singing today 2011!!!

God, Joan Lundon is absolutely gorgeous.

I’ll bet he nailed her. Hot looking woman. He was a player.

A great singer and icon gone way too soon R I P gordon lightfoot

I did not miss that Gordo promoted a Canadian humourist to the US audience...

Wow, he sure was uncomfortable here - very different than how he is now. He may have still been drinking then, too. I don't remember when he quit, in relationship to albums. Of course, Shadows is near the top of my favorites list for Gord's albums, but they didn't even talk about it, really. Interesting interview. Love seeing him so young.

He would have been more comfortable with a guitar between himself and Joan.

1984 when GMA was good

I saw Gordon for the third time during this tour back in 1982-83 and was shocked that he looked heavier and puffy. Seems it was a by-product of his heavy drinking at the time. Looked much better the next time I saw him two years later.

"It's the Armstrong method... you've got to work at it."

I have just found a LP called”The battle of Shiloh Church “by Cambrian recording Studios, Wales. Uk. Side 1,first song, Ribbon of Darkness by Gordon Lightfoot. Cannot find a date. For anyone recall the album or date the song came out. Thank you

Came here for Gordon, but ended up remembering my crush on Joan London, she had those 'puppy dog take me home' eyes.

the height of his demons

@yappcd A cargo ship that went down on Lake Superior. It's in the lyrics, and there are videos of the Edmund Fitzgerald right here on youtube. Not sailing at all.