After all these many years, "Early Morning Rain" (played loudly) still tugs at my soul. Also, being a Michigander, so too does, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald". Great talent.
Just a few words of appreciation for a still living artist.
I picked up a compilation of Gordon Lightfoot's greatest hits earlier this year and was blown away by how wonderful his whole catalog is. I grew up in the 70's with the radio on all the time, and of course remembered hearing the handful of his popular songs on the roster as a kid. I never owned any of his albums or considered myself a folk music fan, but hearing the rest of his efforts after having lived my share of life is a true source of pleasure. There really isn't a bad song among them.
So I looked him up, and sure enough he's still kicking at 84. I'm sure there are a few here who've seen him in concert back in the day or in more recent years. Would love to hear any stories or insights you may have.
Happy Listening
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You can watch 90 minute biography made in the lastvyesr of his career, music, and life on the CBC GEM app Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind “If You Could Read My Mind”: is an exploration of the career, music, and influence of legendary Canadian musical icon Gordon Lightfoot. https://cbcgem.app/VQKZqoD27T2jAdVZ7
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he is still touring ( I’ve seen him several times up here in Toronto…he plays annually here )
Here is a TERRIFIC DVD he made of a concert . taped in 2000 in Reno, NV, specifically for video release, this DVD has 22 songs, including all four top 10 hits (If You Could Read My Mind, Sundown, Carefree Highway and Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald). The audio was recorded, mixed and mastered by Bob Doidge of Grant Avenue Studio. This is the North American version, Region 1/NTSC. It’s the 2011 Canadian release of this concert, from Linus Entertainment.
Gordon Lightfoot - Restless
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