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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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he is still touring ( I’ve seen him several times up here in Toronto…he plays annually here )

https://www.ticketmaster.com/gordon-lightfoot-tickets/artist/733309?irgwc=1&clickid=zfZwOT3aJxyNRTfWAU0uyRd-UkA0u%3Azh3zRxRA0&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_10078&impradid=10078&REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat10078&wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_10078&utm_source=10078-Skimbit%20Ltd.&impradname=Skimbit%20Ltd.&utm_medium=affiliate&ircid=4272

 

Here is a TERRIFIC DVD he made of a concert .
https://gordonlightfoot.com/LiveinRenoDVD.shtml

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.


Here is a sample track on Youtube

Gordon Lightfoot - Restless

 

 

 

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Saw him here in Vancouver, BC back in the mid 70's and it was magical.

Back in the day there were so many singer/songwriters that almost better live than on record. Such a strong voice and so many great songs.

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