Canada Files Season 2 Ep. 13: Gordon Lightfoot

[@janetgies8698]

Gordon Lightfoot has been my favorite since I used to listen to my him since the early 60s. His music inspired me to run away from home at age 16 as his Road Songs made me dream of a Romantic life on The Road. Fortunately my Dad got the Tucson Task Force to retrieve me. 😊. I used to go by myself to see his concerts at Universal Amphitheater when it was an outdoor theater and later indoor.

[@fiddlyphuk6414]

82 years old here but his mind is still young and spry. Thanks for all the music you gave us Sir.

[@ingepalmieri2329]

I love this man. Always have, always will. Hope you keep playing in Heaven, Gordon.

[@cindyguillard216]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@corinnemurphy7278]

Ah, now our Three Gords are together again...Downie, Pinsent, and the master troubadour Lightfoot. Thank you for this heartfelt interview, Mr. Deeks.

[@prissypants2336]

Today he's with God. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world..

[@brahilly]

"I really love my country". That's says it all. Thank you Gordon for all the wonderful music.

[@craigjgomez]

It has already been said but I want to say it again. You weren't lucky Gordon Lightfoot. We were the lucky ones to be living in your time. A voice like no other, you will endure through time and continue to touch the hearts of people forever. Thank you for giving us a great body of work!

[@buckjohnson1119]

Amen 🕊

[@ckp2ator389]

He certainly is modest saying he got lucky with his hits. No, he’s a great artist.

[@garryconway1723]

What an amazing talent, such a loss to the world. R.I.P.

[@linapagliari8003]

Great interview Gordon Lightfoot a very talented man rip my fellow Canadian u will be so missed 😔❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@ellenlewis9860]

We have lost another treasure! His music will live on.😢

[@donparker8246]

I learned how to play by listening to Gordon. I was 11years old and I'm 56 now.

[@ricardokim544]

Genius, Gordon Lightfoot.

[@adalineproulx9773]

Wow he is sharp his memory. My mother in laws 82 and struggling with her memory. Gordon was a true legend rip Gordy!❤

[@timjones7547]

Some rather pointed questions; Gordon is sharp as a tack! Gordon's music has been the soundtrack of my life, especially in my thirties. I'm 75 now....

[@stilltryin71]

I could say the same. That song "If You Could Read My Mind, certainly mirrors how things went for me. I am 81 and admire how he can have the energy to get up on a stage and sing and put on a show at his age and do it so well. I love Gordon Lightfoot because he deserves to be loved. 💖

[@cosmicdrifter287]

"Sharp as a tack"i like that.

[@jonijohnston1688]

Good old CFOR! That was the radio station I heard his music 🎶 on in the '70's...I had forgotten the name of the station, until Mr Lightfoot said it without hesitation...his memory was better than mine (I was born in the '60s)...I can't always remember crap from last week...But I can remember song's on the radio 📻 especially in the '70's...Gordon Lightfoot, Anne Murray 🎶 the Guess Who....I always admired this guy and wished I could have met him...my heart goes out to his wife, and his family...😢 🙏

[@gmboles1595]

We lost him at age 84 ... My condolences to his family and friends from Whitby, Ontario ... 🎶R.I.P.GORDON LIGHTFOOT🎶

[@monicacall7532]

I’m gutted by his death. From the first time that I heard him sing “If You Could Read My Mind” on the radio at age 13 until the present Gord’s music has been extremely important in my musical life. I can’t imagine life without him and his glorious compositions.

[@jaimealexisedades8871]

You’re a man tested by time! Rest in Peace Mr. Gordon Lightfoot !!!

[@joywyse6996]

I first saw Gordon in a Four Together Concert in Detroit. Gordon, John Denver, Harry Chapin, and James Taylor. Just a fabulous concert and of the best artists. I saw Gordon probably in the early 80's at Gamage Auditorium in Tempe AZ. So very glad I was able to see him. Love all the music. Want to learn some songs on the guitar. Thanks Gordon, Love You, RIP. Thanks for this presentation.

[@alanereese5620]

Canada is his home and beautiful. Why would anyone ever move away?

[@FionaEm]

I'm Australian but grew up with songs like Sundown and Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. What a pure talent he is!

[@waynepatton689]

The world took a massive kick to the balls at his passing. But it’s far better he was here. Just a phenomenal musician, songwriter and person.

[@travelinben1966]

Gordon is the reason I first picked up a guitar.A true legend whose music is very special to me.R.I.P. Gord. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@jamieminsky9436]

Sweet as sugar! I met him: Such a lovely man…And a great finger picking guitar player..He is gorgeous and Blessings to him and his family: I think also kind of ( re: guitar playing:I see a bit of Lindsey in him or him in Lindsey re: technical..). I love him! Thanks for the music, Gordon…👍☮️😘🙏🙏🙏

[@sweetcaroline2060]

I've always loved him and I always will. I'll never forget what a delight it was to meet him, introduce myself and tell him how I came to know him. He seemed genuinely surprised by my polite boldness and he suggested I watch the PBS special on the Edmund Fitzgerald. Thank you, Mr. Lightfoot for all the years of beauty, poetry and music as only you could deliver. My life has been more enriched because of it.😇❤💥

[@gaerinraj2336]

He was a great singer and very respectful of good people.

[@jamieminsky9436]

Thanks for posting this interview! I met Gordon and sooo darn lovely and gracious and kind! Thanks, for music that is the fabric of my life..I am now 65! I know and get you! Xxoo

[@jadabaudelaire118]

Great interview. You will be missed.

[@badapple65]

Watch a late in life film of him performing, at the end of any song while the crowd applauds you can see his eyes well up with tears! Incredible human.

[@mariajbrum]

RIP Gordon Lightfoot 🇨🇦

[@stilltryin71]

Thank you Gordon for the song If You Could Read My Mind. I feel like you wrote it just for me.

[@aumswede]

"the world is lucky to see him born", bless You Gordon

[@christineboydstrongtower]

GORDONno one could ever take your place….I saw you at the BOWL IN HOLLYWOOD CA‼️💕💜💕💜💕🙋🏻‍♀️

[@jamieminsky9436]

John Denver, Harry Chapin..etc! This was truly the generation of singer-songwriters! Yay!

[@marleyorange]

Lovable guy. Saw him last night for the first time

[@yooniekimpiano]

He is Truly Amazing Decent Individual….💖

[@tmo7734]

Canada’s national treasure. Wonderful songwriter and performer who I can’t get enough of.

[@molallouetlolovehedley7075]

Love him.forever.

[@cindyguillard216]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Goodbye Gord. You'll be missed by all Canadians of your era and countless other fans around the world. Thanks for all the great music.

[@buckjohnson1119]

I loved both Bing, and Gordon. Gordon is hands down, one of most talented Singer/songwriters, that was put upon Planet Earth. Your Loves Return , Is there anyone home, Somewhere USA, softly, Winters Night; all should have been released on singles. Those works of art, are hidden Gems . 💎

[@stephennordstrom3939]

Shoutout to Peter Nelson A great Gordon Lightfoot Show in Sydney 1974 A salute to both.

[@GMHG777]

The word legend is thrown about too much, but in this man’s cases it’s an accurate description !! Gord the Legend rules !

[@richdiana3663]

One of the greatest singer songwriters. Have loved his music for over 50 years.

[@sacramentobulletin160]

It shows what a great person he is - he is digging hip hop. Sign of a real artist.

[@jaimealexisedades8871]

Canada’s living legend !!

[@djdissi]

Those were excellent questions at the end. But the whole interview was great.

[@itsnotacello2296]

Proud to share a birthday with Gordon! A miser only one who thinks that he sounds a lot like Norm Macdonald here? Both rural Canadians, I suppose that makes sense.

[@walcoman]

Exactly, Gordon knows Canada is and always will be the perfect place for respectful, courteous people, mostly anyways. 😉😎🙋

[@dorfsteen]

God bless you mr. Lightfoot and thank you for all the good music and great songs

[@sharonvyse330]

James Deeks did an excellent job interviewing this gentle man. Thanks for doing such as it will carry him beyond his years to know some of Gordon's thoughts on the questions you asked. From 80 miles or so north of Massey Hall, Happy New Year Canada Files, James et al!

[@jamieminsky9436]

Great! It will be quite educational and the capo.. etc! Darn! I played guitar since 8-9: now 64! I love this! Yes: he told me personally: that he had an aortic aneurism. He told me this: but I want to see him to tech me: some finger picking because I came into this world automatically doing this.. So? Great video! Thank you !

[@bryanwilson8396]

A legend!

[@brianmurphy7962]

Great interview with a WORLD Icon!

[@koprcord5338]

Been listening to him since I was a little kid. Now 47 I confess he and willie nelson are on a short list of deserted island musicians for me. Would have enjoyed seeing him in concert in his hayday, heck even now I would.

[@evecottom9966]

Love ❤️ the Orillia shoutout! 🌞🏙 The sunshine city.

[@daviddozois7256]

To say a hearty ‘ HI’ just ain’t enough cause u’ve paved the way for the likes of me & so many that follow/ thank you for separating the wheat from the chaff and for choosing Canada 🇨🇦 to hang ure Hat & more. I love you G. Lightfoot!! Little david mtl / peace out

[@Lindathedoggielady]

"The feel of doing those shows" Wonderful:)

[@ljdoyle8061]

Thank you Gordon for the music,always loved it,from NZ

[@avonleagirl2925]

What a great interview. Love it

[@patkirkwold6227]

What a legend. Fascinating interview. Love his music.

[@larrytate5605]

unmatched in world history is more like it, love you gordon, and your magical music.

[@jamieminsky9436]

Ps.. Good questions! Great interview..thanks!

[@ckp2ator389]

Yes, it sounds like Gordon was a childhood musical prodigy. He was born and driven to do what he did. He never moved from Canada because he realized how important family was to him…what an endearing man.

[@lwood101]

The greatest!

[@carriefroman2302]

Thank you for posting this

[@stevenrosso9046]

Legendary. Let's hope for another decade.

[@dannad123]

didn't care much for the questions asked, but Gordon is awesome. Living Legend.

[@evelyndowns913]

Made the tears roll down my face or hear that this wonderful legend had pàssed.. I love his music & always will. His music always took me to a Mello place in my mind..Thank God & Gordon for such beautiful music that has been left to us💜🎚️☮️🕊️😺 We will miss u Gordon L...😢..

[@evelyndowns913]

Correction/ to hear

[@jamieminsky9436]

Harry Chapin: John Denver..! Lovely!

[@Legnerps]

"I just want to stay home" .... me too Gord.

[@eddygsmusicworld1708]

saw him live last week.

[@jkadoodle]

The interviewer cares more about Canada than talking to Gordon

[@rosedale71]

What??!

[@gmg9010]

The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is just the best

[@bigvert]

i'm a sundown fan

[@jeffking4176]

Very cool ‼️ 📻🙂

[@fairlanegt1]

He has become the ghost we cannot see. ☹️ RIP

[@MSYNGWIE12]

Why did the host forget Leonard Cohen!!!!! A poet and genius who wrote like Gord some of the most stunningly "beautiful " - sorry for my banality- I'm up there too and not well - I bless musicians for helping the rest of us, Make It Through the Night- Namaste from Hamilton ( pray there's no war with Taiwan, Gord would...)

[@brentnistler7684]

Still kicking

[@Legnerps]

And I won't ever be set free as long as I'm a ghost you can't see

[@Legnerps]

The greatest line from the greatest love song ever written

[@djdissi]

Wait... Drake is friends with my friends' kid across the street from my house since the Degrassi years... we're 2° degree of seperation lol. Did not know that til now

[@joeysanguine3596]

Welcome Gordon

[@walcoman]

Hey Elvis! That's my tune, Eh? 😂 😒 Must have blew his mind, just cruising along then you hear The King doing your own song!

[@jrose9378]

Where can I find his documentary?

[@dorfsteen]

I can't believe Gordon Lightfoot likes rap music. I personally can't stand it but to each his own.

[@joeysanguine3596]

See you tube Joey sanguine songs for Gordon Lightfoot Tribute

[@premsangeetharyanvishabhd9722]

🌹🚩

[@Legnerps]

Why is he talking to him like he's a child ????? 🤨

[@daviddozois7256]

I wonder if when good aulde MOSES UPON LOOKING UP. AT OUR FATHER WONDER IF HE DIDN’t move Muhammad as well

[@foobarmaximus3506]

Interviewer talks too much and drags out his "questions" - which disrupted the interview. Guys like that need to ask one quick, simple question - and then shut up! This is about Gordon. Not some unknown interviewer. Look at me everyone! Look at me!!!! Screw that. And it's rude.

[@rosedale71]

Thanks for your comment. You'll be pleased to know I've retired. Jim Deeks

[@maryp6004]

Mr. Deeks, you did a fine job.

[@rosedale71]

Y'know, it's one year later, and your comment still upsets me. You need to understand that CANADA FILES is a show about Canadians, for a predominantly American audience... many of whom wouldn't know the guest, or (in this case) much about him. So my questions needed to provide some sense of context and history for the viewers. I don't know how (or why) you would claim that I'm trying to hog the limelight. Fortunately, many other commenters have said it was a great interview, and I appreciate it.