One of my favourite songs. I predict the legend of Lightfoot will only grow as the years go by.

Some folks are hearing an old singer maybe past his prime. Me, I'm hearing experience, passion and a love for performing.

@user-uu3qy2ot6s

Жыл бұрын

Touché! He never ever lost any of it in my mind right to the end. I am 64 and have loved him since I was 6 years old and have seen him in concert at least 20+ times at Massey hall and most recently at casino Regina in oct. 2022 and had the pleasure of meeting him (he even bear hugged me) and invited me to sit for a chat. In person he is everything you would expect, kind genuinely interested…just a very warm person that puts you at ease instantly. He did what he said he would and entertained us to the end. He was what I think of when I think Canada and still is. I will grieve forever for the loss but he never left and never will. All my love to you Gordon Lightfoot A CANADIAN ICON/LEGEND.

@Tsukamaki

Жыл бұрын

@@user-uu3qy2ot6s My dear, I completely agree with the entirely of what you wrote. My heart is still heavy with his passing and it’ll be a while before things are passable. Very melancholy feelings.

@ivangranger8494

Жыл бұрын

And the Soul that is there for his audience, in spite of being tired from decades, lived. Gordon, May you have had a fantastic time on your journey from your beautiful Ontario and loved ones there, to your home above. ✨🕊✨

@jacquelinedirk

Жыл бұрын

❤

@juliam.mallen9019

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

He wasn't just our musical poet laureate - a Canadian icon - a legendary troubador and poet . . . he was FAMILY. There wasn't a home in Canada where he wouldn't have been welcome. He was ours - and we were his. He was well loved - and we will miss him forever . . .

This song brings me to tears.

On May 1st, 2023 I lost an old musical companion. Gordon passed away at 84. His music was and still is my main inspiration to/for my own guitar picking.. ❤️ The immense catalogue of songs he's written and can still remember how to sing and play them is why he's the best.

I will love Gordon's music as long as I live.

Wish I had been on that audience. Love and miss you Mr Lightfoot. Thank you for the music of my life.

He did fantastic ..with being quite frail...RIP Legend.

This time tomorrow, we might all be packed and gone. I believe it’s best we carry on. Smoke rings rising ‘till they disappear in the sky above .....and if you ask me,, I’ll tag along.

Well done Mr. Lightfoot, the first time that I watched you I was 14 at Massy Hall, and never missed a chance to see you, may you sing for ever in heaven. God bless you and rest your soul.

"Smoke rings rising 'til they disappear, in the sky above" is one of the sweetest melodic hooks ever written. I put I'll Tag Along and Shadows right up there with If You Can Read My Mind as some of the greatest ballads of all time.

@LinYouToo

Жыл бұрын

Agree!!

My all-time favorite singer-songwriter! It pains me to see Gordon so frail!

Gordon Lightfoot is Beautiful.

Lightfoot near the end...just as good as Lightfoot at the beginning. When he's gone, I will remember him until I die.

@metoo9360

3 жыл бұрын

None of us know the hour and time of our passing... we might be gone before the next sun rises. I just hope they have music in Heaven... and wonderful artists like Gordon Lightfoot. Oh wait - this must be heaven right here and now!

@jodyb3491

2 жыл бұрын

Gordon don't care when it happens. He's going on his own terms whenever it does.

@michaelelliott3209

Жыл бұрын

May 1st, 2023. He was 84.

@wendyannh

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelelliott3209 Oh no! What a loss! What amazing gifts he has left us, though.

@maryr7964

Жыл бұрын

This is the sweetest song. Makes me want to listen to him forever.

What a privilege for those present. He belongs to Canada , he belongs to the world, and he belongs to me.

Such a great talent and great guy. A real positive influence in my life.

Legendary awesomeness!

You keep on singing I'll keep on listening ...The truest music I've ever known. Thanks Gordon :)

@oonojoe

2 жыл бұрын

Amen.

I hear a very heartfelt song with much feeling with some insight . A guitar played with a masters touch . Put all together a story .

He may have health challenges, but you gotta give him credit for doing it anyway

@user-uu3qy2ot6s

Жыл бұрын

You are SO right! He said he would do that and he did. I have had the privilege of meeting him 6 months before his passing. He was exactly like you think he would, a beautiful, genuine person who gave me a heartfelt hug and invited me to sit and he made me a cup of tea. Genuinely interested in what we talked about. My heart is very heavy but I have that beautiful memory and all the times thru my life his voice and songs saved me. It was very hard to see him so frail but his mind was as strong as ever it was.

Mr. Lightfoot will forever be a one of a kind. I will sing his songs till the day I die!

True legend. Thanks for the beautiful music that continues to inspire the current generation of song writers and performers. I'm learning how to play this song just now.

i listen to Gordie almost everyday now and always will

What a memorable voice! Wonderful performance. Thank you for continuing to speak to us as you always have. What a talent!

I know what Bob Dylan meant now when he said every song of GL was perfect.

I was drifting off to sleep listening to this song. What a sweeeet lullaby.

🦅💙 Gordon Lightfoot , ICON ! 🎶👏🥰

i wish i was mature enough to have followed the sentiment of this song, before my brother died in the military, and cancer robbed me of my my mother... All I have now is a 14 yr old faithful furry who saved my soul as much as I allegedly “saved “ him from dog shelter euthanasia. This song and beautiful sentiment is fully pertinent to his life too. I tag along with him, and vice versa... pals to the end, which tearfully is coming soon. Whether it’s him, or my now “packed and gone” big brother, or my supernaturally wonderful late mother... the least i can do now is walk slower and attentive with the furry. The words and the heart applies. Love those who mean something to your life NOW... instead of sad regret when they go. Thanks for your spellbinding legacy, RIP Mr Lightfoot... you are missed, with other ppl loved.

I've seen Gordon 4 times in Huntsville, Alabama and met him twice! He has been a great influence and my hero since I was a young man back in the 70's. God bless and keep you Gordon! David Barr

I love this song 😢❤.

Sing Gordon , i'll listen along !

so choice...... so very choice..... so very choice Ooh I miss this man

RIP 💔🕊

Pure Magic .

Well. That was very cool. He looks good, sounds good and I'm glad these videos keep popping up, although sometime I'm going to have to get back to work. Thanks, you all for the post.

Ever excellent, and poignant now that he passed away last night. Big influence on me and mine since 67.

Well done Gord, may you rest well, your songs will never be forgotten.

My favorite GL song, has been for decades. World class. Well done, Mr. Lightfoot.

Gordon you are the Canadian poet l remember from my youth.

CANADIAN DIAMOND 💎 😍

What a life. Wonderful! How much you HAVE accomplished . You are one of a kind.

Real and heartfelt. Thanks Gord!

What an incredible songwriter and musician 🎉RIP

J. P. picket not only a song writer, but a good man as his idol!!! They both are my idols!!! Men of music!!!

My dear departed Trina loved this

The Master... Wish I had been there...

Seen him for the first time in Glasgow Scotland...seen him since here in Canada.....The Master..

One of my favourites....

Oh have listened to him since 1970’s

We are witnessing probably, the most significant musical Canadian artist, in a sense, the faithful keeper of the Canadian story. Unrivaled. IMO ...no better example of the craft of concise “Folk” song authorship.

this bring a lump in my throat and s tear in my eye i guess il try

@emilypanchishin6673

5 жыл бұрын

Patrick Fealy baba

🎵🎶🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋☘️✌️🇨🇦🇺🇸🇮🇪🦋🦋🦋thank you i will always tag along..✌️🌻

Yah, he is near the end. Sad. I love his music. I had the chance to see him in Illinois in 95 . Gonna miss him

I remember my soul used to fluctuate Long past my body to graduate Living and growing it traveled far Centered on heartbeats and the healing of scars

Me too Tsukamaki. And I'm hearing my personal invitation, too. Mr Lightfoot, if you're still willing, I would love for you to tag along. I need a friend. Thanks for sharing all that you do, and you. Much love, Jacqiu

Nicely put Sir

Beautiful song wonderful testimony awesome footage.. thanks for sharing!

None will ever compare...

A song for the ages...

my fave song....

I'm most impressed with the audience.

A great Canadian singer gone way too soon R I P GORDON LIGHTFOOT

Think of it...just to have been there. GL is just a TREASURE.

Gords the real deal !

Living Legand

Never heard a song I didn't like just like Merle Haggard and I am a JAZZMAN lol

It is said that whenever a person quits drinking that they become as dry as kindling!! HaHaH. D J M D. W love……

You sweepers and cleaners with no misdemeanors should try the triangle out there.

can't spell my name right apparently. That's okay. You know who I am.

Kind Sir// y’otta get YourSelf an iPad with matching iPhone ( keeping it clear from smudges is all you have to do) unless you have something about user friendly silicone that is. DJMD baby!i

Leonard Cohen=Isaiah.

Gotta know when to hold em and when to fold em. A great writer that really needs to stop performing

@georgejovian3857

Жыл бұрын

NO! You just don't get it. You need to evolve and expand.

@teresacrawford1239

10 ай бұрын

It isn't just about his voice. Sometimes you need to appreciate what lies under. There are stories that made history. I know I could never come close to doing fraction of what he accomplished. The man was a gift to so many and will contine to be. He stuck to his roots and did not sell out his country. Canada was first and foremost. He was a proud Canadian and we are very proud of him.

Kind Sir//look out 4 1 Mr L. Cohen’s latest release “ A Ballet of Lepers” Fine Reading.MontrealPeace Out//DJMD.

What do you know about mr N. Young kind sir// did you know that our good earth moves @ 31 kilometers around your sun($) per instant. FYPage. David.