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Gordon Lightfoot Tribute

No he did not die, but he has been very sick the last year or so. I have been a fan since the 70's and have often been impressed with his insiteful lyrics and quality music. I know his songs are not for everyone, but I like them! He is a talented writer and musician.

I have seen him several times in concert, and he told some of my friends that we would get together for dinner before his next show here. I think that he and the band liked our enthusiasm during the concert. We had the whole front row and half of the second row. I was looking forward to that, but as things look, perhaps it is not to be. He stopped the concert to autograph an album for me!!! He didn't have to do that, but he cares about the people in the seats. I don't often get that sense from concerts I attend.

There was a Gordon Lightfoot tribute LP released recently with lots of good tracks on it. Give it a listen!

Hey Gordon, thanks for the good times!
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meandean
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I've always said, if I could only listen to one artist it would be Gordon Lightfoot, I will keep him in my prayers.
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nrchy OP
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I just heard yesterday that Gordon Lightfoot is on the road again. That's great news since he was on the verge of death not that long ago. His voice isn't as strong as when he was a young man, but his last show in my little town was really fun. See him if you get a chance!
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mrmb
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Nrchy,

Thanks for bringing the good thoughts of Gordon to mind.

I second all the preceding good words, and positive thoughts about Mr. Lightfoot!

Saw him in concert twice, have most all his music on LP, and also on CD. My family equates his music with vacationing on the Blue Ridge Parkway (as we’ve done numerous times). At least in our minds, his melodies seem to correlate with the rhythms of driving on curvy, hilly, very scenic byways.

If memory serves me correct, I recall a Best Recording of the Month being assessed by Stereo Review to Gord’s Sundown album. Accompanying the article was a glowing review of his song writing talents. The author termed Gordon one of the last great troubadours, and that moniker certainly fits both the man, and his wonderful talent for story telling!

While many of his tunes are favorites, I’m especially fond of Canadian Railroad Trilogy, Beautiful, and Second Cup of Coffee, and the Don Quixote Album in particular.

Also notable, is that much of his music has been mastered quite well.

Here’s wishing you well Gordon……..
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