Gordon Lightfoot Tribute

Sad to hear that he's ill. I was fortunate to hear him at Ravinia Park, a beautiful outdoor concert area north of Chicago, quite a few years ago.

I rank the MSFL Sundown as one of my alltime favorite LPs and I still can't get enough of Seven Island Suite and Is There Anyone Home.

His down to earth lyrics are incredibly compelling.

I've always said, if I could only listen to one artist it would be Gordon Lightfoot, I will keep him in my prayers.

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!

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……..