FANTASTIC!| FIRST TIME HEARING Gordon Lightfoot - Early Morning Rain REACTION

[@bevil4aday]

RIP to Mr Lightfoot. His music will live on for a very long time.

[@sharonafshari4485]

Amen🙏

[@pageribe2399]

Forever

[@treetopjones737]

Maybe his two biggest hits were "If You Could Read My Mind" & "Sundown"

[@Albertarocks]

The 7 minute long "The Canadian Railroad Trilogy" is just mind blowing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5LXqWmmm5doiKc Gordon Lightfoot is undoubtedly the greatest Canadian story teller of all time. When the question becomes "Who are the two greatest Canadian songwriter/artists of all time?", the answer is Gordon Lightfoot and Joni Mitchell. Those two incredible artists with such beautiful souls are forever etched in Canadian history... and probably still will be 1000 years from now. I just can't see how the gifts of musical magic that those two people gave to the world will ever be surpassed. On the flip side, just like everybody else I hope some day somebody even greater comes along and raises the levels of love for all of humanity even that much higher. 👊 💗

[@Head-ck4hu]

Bob Dylan said yesterday, "Gordon Lightfoot died without ever writing a bad song."

[@bdlrnzi]

Glad you honoured him today. He's deeply mourned in Canada.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

And the U.S.A.

[@bobblethreadgill4463]

Here in the states too, Barbara. Many a hours listening to Gordon, RIP my prayers I send...

[@wambathewisefool2893]

Im a 1st gen Texan, born here in 1969. Bless you for spelling "honoured", properly. And I will will miss Gordon Lightfoot tremendously. Probably the only Texan blaring Gords' Gold in Pickup back in High School. He ia probably the best singer songwriter, and composer, ever. My wife and me got to see in Nov or dec of 2019, before we where locked down and the world went nuts. I have salted water coming from my eyes now. I must go.

[@keithgrandstaff6343]

Great talent. Not a big hit, but I like his song: Beautiful. You mentioned historic songs. Check out more Al Stewart.

[@terrythekittieful]

And Australia and the rest of the world. His music was of this world.

[@echobeefpv8530]

Gordon Lightfoot didn't write songs, he crafted them like art. His guitar, voice and songwriting abilities were top notch. We lost a Canadian legend, RIP.

[@keithbell9348]

Echobee, I have been observing so many comments about Mr. Lightfoot, and I must say YOUR description of his accomplishments, was for me, Was the BULLSEYE. I could not have put it any better!

[@larry3512]

You are exactly right!!! A true legend and a true master of his art.

[@logowatchman]

well said my friend

[@kellifranklin9872]

My mom passed away 10 days ago and she was a big GL fan. She saw him in concert countless times. I’m comforted by the thought that my mom welcomed him to his forever home today. RIP to Gordon Lightfoot, a brilliant storyteller. Mom, if you can hear me, please don’t pester the man to distraction! Love you mom.

[@williamjackson3617]

I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost both of my parents way back in 1995 with the months of each other. I think about them and my five bothers every day. I came from a big family. 7:00 !

[@Uniquemum73]

R.I.P. to your Mom..your comment at the end did give me a chuckle ⚘️

[@markferone4653]

Sorry for your loss.

[@kellifranklin9872]

@@williamjackson3617 My thoughts are with you right now. I can’t even imagine that pain you went through. For me it’s comforting to know there are kind and compassionate folks out here in the ether to give support and understanding and also have a shared love of really good music that we can talk about. It certainly helps me. I wish you nothing but love and peace and kindness in your life. Take care friend.

[@ddiamondr1]

I m sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose our parents. However, I bet you got part of your sense of humour from her. I think Gordon would like to be pestered by her. ❤️

[@ddiamondr1]

Gordon Lightfoot is considered a poet laureate of Canada. He told our stories. The Canadian Railway Trilogy is another masterpiece. He was covered by many artists, including Bob Dylan, who inducted him into the Canadian songwriters Hall of Fame, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Barbra Streisand, Anne Murray , Liza Minelli, and countless others, covered his music. He was a poet with amazing musical ability. He was a national treasure. He was a Canadian icon. I’m glad we had him for so long.

[@iancoles7090]

Canadian Railroad Trilogy is definitely a must listen

[@steveandtammyb]

We definitely loved him here in the US!

[@Wolverines77]

They use his music in a 4K television special on the Trans Canadian Railway. Absolutely marvelous...

[@chrisvickers7928]

We have been so bleesed by poets who sing, Gordon, the other Gordon, Joni, Leonard.

[@debbieplato5107]

​@@chrisvickers7928 and Bruce Cockburn as well

[@vickyterry3150]

"Decades ago, in the final verse of his most beloved hit, Gordon Lightfoot depicted a solemn scene at Mariners’ Church of Detroit: "The church bell chimed 'til it rang 29 times / For each man on the Edmund Fitzgerald.” At 3 p.m. Tuesday, the bells at Mariners’ Church rang out again - now chiming 30 times to honor those perished sailors along with the artist who famously memorialized them in song."--Detroit Free Press Thank you for all the glorious music, Gordon. You will be missed.

[@elegantirony78]

30 times. 29 for the crew of the Edmond Fitzgerald & one for Gordon Lightfoot

[@critterwatcher8009]

I've been listening to Lightfoot all day today, watching reactions. But the tribute of adding a bell to honor Gordon has made me misty.

[@vickyterry3150]

@@critterwatcher8009 I reacted the same way.

[@vickyterry3150]

@@elegantirony78 Yes, that's correct.

[@garyarnett1220]

That's actually very beautiful.

[@iangrant3615]

You have to react to his classic hit If You Could Read My Mind. It's so beautiful and has been covered by many other artists.

[@theresabranford3527]

Gordon was a Canadian icon. He'll be missed but his legend will live forever.

[@txheadshots]

From the Chippewa on down

[@ultimatespinach]

As a proud Canadian I cannot begin to tell you how much this man's music has meant to me and my family. I saw him several times at Massey Hall in Toronto and he was such a wonderfully creative performer and wordsmith and always left the stage leaving us all more fulfilled. I hadn't seen him perform for many years but for my 65th birthday my two sons and beautiful daughter's-in-law treated me to another Lightfoot performance. He was in his late 70's at that point and he'd definitely lost a step or two and his voice didn't have the full register and timbre of his younger days but it was a wonderful moment for me and my family. He was a titan of the music industry, a true troubadour, a master storyteller and I'm so thankful I've been able to enjoy his music for 6 decades. RIP Gordie. Cheers from Ontario, Canada!

[@carolmartin4413]

Thanks Canada...the rest of us also enjoyed your country son. Regards from Wisconsin. RIP GL 🙏

[@Wolverines77]

To me, I prefer Mr. Lightfoot to Mr. Cohen (though Hallelugah is a one-off masterpiece) as Canada's ambassador to the music world...

[@roadwary]

So well stated. One of the very best indeed. He was def a Candian teasure gifted to us all.

[@CabinFever52]

And who didn't love those locks!?!?

[@drg3712]

@@Wolverines77 Both are great but you’re forgetting Stompin’ Tom Conners. 😀 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@seanellio]

You know you've crafted a great song when it is covered by Bob Dylan. This was also covered (Successfully) by Peter, Paul and Mary. RIP Gordon. His music will live forever.

[@theresabranford3527]

And Elvis recorded this also.

[@georgegreenhalgh993]

And Neil Young

[@amejapan]

I saw a Dylan interview where he was asked who his favorite songwriter (other than himself) is. He answered "everytime a Gordon song comes on the radio, I find myself wishing I had written it"

[@DavidGarcia-kw4sf]

And Eve Cassidy.

[@pvdogs2]

@@amejapan and that he wished it would last forever.

[@pluckinmageetar]

RIP Gordon. Big fan. Big loss. A sad day. Thank you for the send off.

[@Itelkner]

.Oh, man... Gordon seemed to combine a crusty, hardened, very manly exterior with a sensitive and feeling soul. Incredible songwriter. Very thankful I was able to be alive while he was around giving his songs to us. RIP Gordon Lightfoot. What a man.

[@double00spy]

Gordon was a fabulous musician. He wrote his own scores - all the parts for his songs. Listen to "If You Could Read My Mind" closely. The guitar fills when the singer is silent, the intricate string parts ..... all brilliant. And written by Gordon himself. The lyrics also amazingly poetic. One of the best songs ever written.

[@sharonh951]

"If You Could Read My Mind" and "Beautiful" are my 2 favorites of his . 'Beautiful' is one of the the most beautiful songs. I really hope Jay and Amber will do a reaction of it. RIP, Gordon 😥

[@ivansavoie3190]

That sound you were wondering about is guitar finger picking.

[@pamelaesparza1586]

RIP Gordon, your music will live on forever 💔

[@kellahella5286]

He wasn’t only a Canadian Icon. He was a music industry Icon. He was favorite of Bob Dylan amongst may others. RIP GL

[@kathyrizzi8754]

Gordon Lightfoot was such a great singer, every song was so good with his great voice. RIP Gordon.👍🥰🌺🌹😪

[@heatherbegs]

Tears here. Our Canadian poet 🇨🇦💔

[@elizabethmcmurray968]

RIP gordon!! Such a beautiful voice of the peace and love movement. ❤️

[@jamesevans3492]

RIP Amazing 1970's Song-Writer Singer Gordon Lightfoot . . . Thank You Very Much for making growing up in 1970's Fun With Your Beautiful & Amazing Songs . . . Rest In Peace Gordon Lightfoot . . . ;-)

[@debibailey2968]

RIP Mr. Gordon Lightfoot. An amazing singer, songwriter and story teller. ❤

[@jonathanmurphy3141]

R.I.P. Gordon (24 hrs, after news) My Dad was a fan of Lightfoot's, back in the 1970's. I knew his voice and songs off vinyl. My Dad, is also named Gordon. We were able to see G.L. live, in July 2017, near our homes in south Ohio -a fine concert. My Dad has Dementia, now, age 82, and he lives with me, as his primary care. I told my Dad after breakfast that Lightfoot had died last night. He began to cry. When we went out to the Barber, and for lunch (I am the driver, for my Dad) I played a "Greatest" of Lightfoot's -my Dad cried again, but he recognizes the songs, and the concert we saw. A great talent, who leaves behind his legacy of music, lyrics, and voice.

[@judypritchard4670]

Music has the power of connection and Gordon Lightfoot made a lot of connections thru the years

[@CB-kj6xw]

@jonathanmurphy, my dad was also a Gordon and had dementia. Music brings them back and gives them a window to 'now'. Good wishes to you and your family. Never doubt that you are stronger than you believe, and that your dad always loves you. Take good care of yourself too.

[@TheMollyPitchers]

The 70's was a timeless moment in the last millennium, that no one knew was happening until it was gone, and all of us who lived it Miss soooo much. Gordon Lightfoot, along with a few others, is a silver music note in that moment. Thanks for what you captured in your thoughtful reaction, as always ❤

[@Itelkner]

Right, a magical time to be alive. The music of that time continues to inspire people who weren't even there. And those of us who were.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Agreed…but this music is from 1964? So….sis you mean to say the 60’s? I would say both those decades were incredibly special.

[@Dread_Pirate62]

I’ve been a Gordon Lightfoot fan since I was 15 in 1975. I still listen to his music on a regular basis. He was one of a kind.

[@randyspence6253]

This is my favourite Lightfoot song. When I was twenty I backpacked Europe and I had a standby to get home to Ottawa. I spent two days sleeping on the airport grounds when it rained. No word of a lie, this Lightfoot song was playing in my head

[@randyspence6253]

Having said that the song sounds like it's about some poor guy with no money trying to get home. Maybe partied a little too much

[@CapnBob2010]

"Affair on 8th Avenue", "Beautiful", "Canadian Railroad Trilogy", "The Last Time I Saw Her" "Ode to Big Blue", "Old Dan's Records", "Heaven Help the Devil", "Shadows", 14 Karat Gold", "Your Love's Return (Song for Stephen Foster)", "Make Way For The Lady", "Spanish Moss", Bitter Green", Carefree Highway", "Minstrel of the Dawn", "All the Lovely Ladies", "Ode to Big Blue", "Christian Island (Georgian Bay)". "Dream Street Rose", "Endless Wire", "Ghosts of Cape Horn", If Children Had Wings", "I'm Not Supposed to Care", "Is There Anyone Home", "Looking at the Rain", "Now and Then", "A Passing Ship", "Race Among the Ruins", Rainy Day People", "Softly", "Song for a Winter's Night", "Stone Cold Sober", "Talking in Your Sleep", "Triangle", "Thank You for the Promises", "Summertime Dream", "She's Not the Same", " On the High Seas", "Now and Then", "Pussywillows, Cat-Tails", " If You Need Me"... -These are just a few that come to mind. Give these a listen, and I think you will see why I say that Gord is alone at the top. There are singer-songwriters, and there is Gordon Lightfoot.

[@magneto7930]

Thank you so much for honoring him. He was a storytelling genius! Not only would he make you stop and listen, but he would make you feel it!

[@frankoshields6643]

Bob Dylan said Gordon never wrote a bad song. That statement shows just how good he was. He influenced all of the singer songwriters. This was the first of so many song 500+ starting in 1965. RIP Gordon your song will out live us all.

[@craigmarkowski7156]

R.I.P. Gordon Lightfoot 🙏 I hope you know your music touched millions of lives 😢

[@angien168]

RIP Gordon Lightfoot. 😓 "If you could read my mind" is still one of my favorite song.

[@terrylynnheinrich8777]

Mine too

[@lgeyser1]

And mine.

[@mst3ktemple421]

I couldn't help but shed some tears when I heard about Gordon's passing. I was born in 1961 so his entire career was part of my upbringing. Plus quite a bit of my family came through Canada and some still live there. Gord is a Canadian national hero. He is perhaps the greatest story teller of his time. I'm grateful that we have his music to remind us of his greatness. RIP Gord. You were well loved by your fans and you brought many smiles to this world.

[@marthapackard8649]

Same here. His music was a big part of my youth. As I got older my taste evolved and I heard him less and less but a few years ago I randomly heard If You Could Read My Mind somewhere and it stopped me in my tracks, so to speak. All I could think of was WOW, I love this song! Lol. I had forgotten how much. I listened to him quite a bit after. You can't go wrong with his music. It's stunning. A sad loss for us all but as they say, Heaven has one hell of a band. RIP beautiful man.

[@colette282]

"Beautiful" is probably the most beautiful love song that I ever heard... Jay and Amber, this song is made for you.❤

[@dorieann64]

I didn’t know he wrote this. Elvis sang it in concerts.

[@MrCbaldwin]

A monumental loss to the music world. Gordon Lightfoot was a national treasure here in Canada. Very few musical talents were as great at the lyrics as with the melody, Gordo possessed both in spades. He is simply one of the greatest songwriters to ever live. Thank you, Gordo, you will always be an inspiration, and your music will live on. Much grief and sorrow in Canada today.

[@steveandtammyb]

And in the USA, too. 😢

[@davidpost428]

May he rest in peace, our legendary Canadian folk singer.

[@gabbyg7216]

R.I.P. Gordon. A true legend. Songwriter and storyteller You are now on Carefree Highway!

[@roberthalpern5454]

He will be missed greatly. I saw him in Tuscan in 1974 and he was amazing!

[@briananketell519]

So easy to listen to Gordon Lightfoot, always so honest and relatable.

[@joelliebler5690]

Great almost forgotten tune! Another as good as this is Gordon’s Canadian Railroad Trilogy! It is about the growing pains of a young Canada. R.I.P. to a true legend. ❤😢

[@geoffthomas3238]

I’m not Canadian but Canadian Railroad Trilogy gets me every time. Classic song from an enormous talent. We’re all richer for sharing the planet with Mr. Lightfoot. RIP Gord.

[@jillpeterson8196]

This one hits hard. I'm sad we've lost him. I love him. The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is my favorite, as my family is from Superior, WI, and my uncle was a helmsman on those same waters hauling iron, and grain.

[@jokepy4230]

Do you ever watch the live cameras around the Duluth Canal?

[@jillpeterson8196]

@@jokepy4230 I have not, but will now!

[@paulabarber5590]

He was still touring at 84. We were going to have the opportunity to see him in July.

[@garryleblanc4002]

R.I.P. Gordon Lightfoot, a true Canadian icon, and one of the best singer-songwriters in history. My favourite Gordon song is Black Day In July.....rest in oeace you beautiful spirit...🙏❤️😎🇨🇦

[@aaronstandingbear]

His lovesong 'Beautiful' is the masterpiece of Gordons that is less known but the most emotive according to me and thousands of others. Favourite love song

[@tarmaque]

That song always reminds me of a girlfriend from high school. Not gorgeous, not striking, not "hot," but extraordinarily beautiful in many ways. I don't ever remember seeing her without a smile on her face. I miss her a lot. (We were never really "together" but were friends who did things together and flirted a lot. I was chasing someone else at the time and today regret it.)

[@kathleenmurphy6220]

I had no idea that he physically left this world, but he will forever be alive through all the amazing songs he left us.

[@jennyjenny4501]

I’ve seen Gordon Lightfoot live several times, he is amazing. He will be missed!

[@roywolfe8691]

I am 74 years old ,back in 1967 Montreal worlds fair I was 17 he put on a great performance with 5o thousand people, a free concert, I will always remember that beautiful day.god bless you gordie

[@MartySandlin]

Are no words i can think of that would describe his talent. Wow

[@sarahweers8035]

My introduction to this song was done by Peter, Paul, and Mary. Their harmonies were so wonderful and they really did the song justice. Thank you for honoring Mr Lightfoot with his version (also beautiful). He will be missed, but his music lives on.

[@sarahjaneblenkhorn8821]

Gordon has too many songs to choose from, but some of my favourites include 'Song for a Winter's Night,' 'Affair on 8th Avenue,' the sad storytelling of 'Circle of Steel,' and the epic and ever-changing 'Canadian Railroad Trilogy' - a journey wrapped up in a song.

[@padfolio]

Brilliant doesn't even begin to describe his body of work.

[@carriegrant7106]

and thank you kids for sharing music to more ppl.

[@rightslip8345]

Gordon Lightfoot was really a musical genius and a dedicated Artist. He is so well loved and mourned in Canada and around the world. Every well-trained artist understands this man. The reason his guitar sounds different is that he tuned his guitar differently very unique great insight guys, great presentation.

[@rogerhigham3973]

RIP Gordon. Thank you for the songs of my youth. 😢

[@billfilios2677]

Some other great tunes by Gordon Lightfoot: “Don Quixote”, “Rainy Day People”, “Cotton Jenny” and there’s more! Yes please share your reactions to more of his work.

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

"If You Could Read My Mind" is right up there with the top of the tops for all songs. Beautiful yet tragic.

[@clydeb7713]

Gordon wrote a song that is rarely played called Beautiful. You will fall in love with it.

[@Zlata1313]

One of my favourites❤

[@tashakomaroff2982]

I’m so glad you suggested this. What a gorgeous song.

[@dougieyou]

Thanks Guys for honoring one of Canada's greatest performers. He will be sadly missed up here in the Great North. No one sounds better on a sunday morning at the cottage than Gord. R.I.P.

[@janicetrimmell6897]

I am heartbroken. RIP dear one. This man was the ultimate storyteller, with a voice that (still) talks straight to my heart. I saw him in concert four times, and that was not nearly enough. This is a beautiful song. He was an extraordinary singer and songwriter. You are hearing two guitars in this. They were so full and beautiful together.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

His music uses instruments subtly, the lyrics are always in the foreground. The instruments present his voice.🙏❤ Being 65, so many artists have passed. Memories for now.

[@ronaldtoth4522]

Hi Jay & Amber my wife and I are big Gorden Lightfoot fans. We went to a concert in Detroit in the 70's that featured Gordon, John Denver, James Taylor & Harry Chapin for world hunger relief. An unbelieveable concert you would have enjoyed.

[@albertsmith9315]

Such sad news this morning. RIP Gordon Lightfoot

[@mikeb.7589]

An extraordinary musician and songwriter. I feel that he never got the accolades he so richly deserved. RIP Mr. Lightfoot.

[@DonnaS459]

Rip ! Gordon Lightfoot Your music was in my world...

[@snipchick]

RIP Gordon ♥ If You Could Read My Mind is one of my top ten favorite songs of all time.

[@a2zme]

Thanks for honoring Gordon Lightfoot .. as a Canadian, his death hit hard :( #RIP

[@alanbrown3963]

RIP Gordon. So many stories and journeys you have taken us on. Heard that the Mariner's Church in Detroit were ringing their bells today in tribute to this great story teller. His groove is so smooth and comfortable that you can just melt into the music and "FEEL" story!!!

[@Lakeshore14]

Yes, beautiful tribute by Mariners Church.

[@bobbydrummond744]

Probably my all-time favorite song by him is "Beautiful." It's amazing; that should be the next one of his that you react to. RIP

[@billyselman6371]

He was killing it in the 70’s with hit songs. Great story teller. RIP Mr. Lightfoot!

[@dorothystorry1733]

RIP Gordon. He will be sorely missed by his fans… what a poet of words and music. Canada will miss you… ❤😢 As will the rest of the world.

[@erickirchberger9195]

Carefree Highway is my favorite. You two will love it. RIP Gordon

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

I love Gordon's beautiful songs His music is honest, direct and has a real purity to it. Thanks for all the sensitive songs, Gordon.

[@chelseahaley8350]

So happy you guys paid tribute to him! RIP to 1 of the best singer/songwriters! ❤

[@craigenger2782]

“I can’t think of any Gordon Lightfoot song I don’t like. Every time I hear a song of his, it’s like I wish it would last forever...Lightfoot became a mentor for a long time. I think he probably still is to this day." - Bob Dylan

[@caw7007]

RIP Gordon. Thanks for the melodies and words. Pure magic. 💖🙏😘

[@timfolsom8627]

We lost a great one! RIP Gordon Lightfoot! Thanks for all the great music you left behind and will be remembered forever.

[@stuartwait]

His music bridged the generation gap in my family I’m 60 and he was loved by my parents and siblings alike … sad to see him go but so many great songs !!😢

[@EconAdviser]

Peter, Paul and Mary had a wonderful cover hit of this beautiful, lyrical masterpiece.

[@reality1958]

You know, on top of everything that is good about Gordon Lightfoot is that there is no mistaking his voice. Quite unique

[@PickleBoot_Arts]

"Alberta Bound" is another great song by Gordon Lightfoot, a tribute to his native land.

[@nancy9891]

So many songs from a wonderful man. May you RIP Gordon Lightfoot. You brought joy to millions!❤😢🙏

[@shawnmcintyre9052]

He's a Canadian icon here..rest in peace gordon lightfoot..what a concert he would put on...

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

RIP to one of our very BEST Canadian artists. I sent you guys an email last night about the Canadian Idol contestants doing a tribute for him with the Canadian Railroad Trilogy. Would love to see a reaction to it - if you had the time. But thank you for honoring him tonight. It means a lot to us.

[@Peeved100]

His songs are almost cathartic. So many feelings. I've been playing "Did She Mention My Name" on a loop.

[@Noelle0026]

Hard to believe he gone. His voice so comforting and his lyrics that are so real will be sincerely missed. RIP Gordon ❤️

[@owenbb505]

I went to see with him my father about 20 years ago in the theatre near where I lived. I only knew the few top 10 hits he had at the time, but my Dad loved "The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald", so he encouraged me to go with him for the concert. When we got tickets, i spent the months prior to the concert listening to the two "Gord"s Gold" greatest hits albums as well as "Summertime Dream", which had the original version of the song. Just high quality folk that speaks to you, gets under your skin. He was great on stage, too. Solid band and straight-forward performer. I don't think you've done "Carefree Highway" yet, I could be wrong, but that should be next on your list. I would also recommend "Beautiful", "Shadows" and "Old Dan's Records". Well done, Rob and Amber, and R.I.P. to Mr. Lightfoot.

[@l-bird]

Rip to a talented singer-songwriter. You need to hear his song "If You Could Read My Mind". Truly one of his best. You both would Love it

[@mmfruitveg]

RIP Gordon Lightfoot....What a treasure he was.......

[@keymack2477]

RIP Gordon, condolences to the family and friends, and a huge thank you to you two for honouring him today!

[@brt5273]

Have always loved Gordon. Sad to hear of him passing but he lived a long and fruitful life, so will raise a glass to him rather than mourn. I heartily agree about singer/songwriters, the depth of feeling and deep/meaningful writing that paints a scene in the mind. I love you guys and your channel for how open and interested you are in diverse music, sharing your experience and hearing your interpretation. Makes it all fresh again for us.

[@kimcutts6153]

What a beautiful voice, and the song is real nice too. RIP Gordon Lightfoot ❤🎼

[@leidell]

Another classic of Gordon Lightfoot's is "Beautiful".❤❤❤❤

[@Amadeus1066]

I'm so grateful you honored Gordon Lightfoot today. As a huge fan it's been very difficult. A great song to check out is Rainy Day People and Bitter Green. If you want another epic balled listen to the Canadian Railroad Trilogy.

[@jokepy4230]

One of my favourite songs of Gordon Lightfoot is "For Lovin' Me". There's a great 1967 recording of him singing the song on a TV show. R.I.P.

[@rocketsforever]

Thank you for reacting to another of Gordon's classic songs on this very sad day. The both of you are becoming very familiar with many Canadian artists. Knowing how much you love USA For Africa's "We Are the World", which was a reaction to the UK's Bandaid's "Do They Know It's Christmas", I feel it is time for you to explore Canada's reaction with Northern Lights' song "Tears Are Not Enough". It opens with Gordon singing the first few lines and follows with many artists you will now recognize. I know you will love it. Thank you both for all you do. You make me smile every day. I try my best to make others smile too.

[@jethro1963]

I'm surprised they haven't done Tears Are Not Enough yet. They've reacted to many of the artists

[@sarahjaneblenkhorn8821]

You will want to cover this at some point; you'll recognize a LOT of the artists! Solo vocalists (in order) Gordon Lightfoot Burton Cummings Anne Murray Joni Mitchell Dan Hill Neil Young Bryan Adams Corey Hart Bruce Cockburn Geddy Lee (Rush) Mike Reno (Loverboy) Heard in duos or trios Mike Reno (Loverboy) with Liberty Silver Carroll Baker, Ronnie Hawkins and Murray McLauchlan Véronique Béliveau, Robert Charlebois and Claude Dubois (in French) Bryan Adams with Donny Gerrard (Skylark) Alfie Zappacosta with Lisa Dal Bello Carole Pope (Rough Trade) and Paul Hyde (The Payola$) Salome Bey, Mark Holmes (Platinum Blonde) and Lorraine Segato (The Parachute Club) Chorus members included: Liona Boyd John Candy Tom Cochrane (Red Rider) Tommy Hunter Martha Johnson Eugene Levy Dean McTaggart (The Arrows) Frank Mills Kim Mitchell Bruce Murray Oscar Peterson Paul Shaffer Graham Shaw Jane Siberry Leroy Sibbles Ian Thomas Sylvia Tyson Barry Harris Catherine O'Hara Andy Kim Wayne St. John Brian Good (The Good Brothers) Colina Phillips Gordon Deppe (Spoons) Richard Manuel (The Band) Marc Jordan Aldo Nova Robin Duke Sharon Lee Williams Instrumentation and production David Foster - Keyboards, Producer Jim Vallance - Drums, Engineer, Associate Producer Paul Dean (Loverboy) - Guitar Steven Denroche - French Horn Doug Johnson (Loverboy) - Synthesizer David Sinclair (Straight Lines / Body Electric - Acoustic guitar Hayward Parrott - Engineer Geoff Turner - Engineer Bob Rock (The Payola$) - Engineer Humberto Gatica - Mixing Engineer

[@jethro1963]

@@sarahjaneblenkhorn8821 Mike Reno of Loverboy steals the show in the Tears are Not Enough documentary. He comes across as a fun, good guy. Corey Hart shows some character as well that would show in his later life.

[@himaxize]

Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr. CC OOnt (November 17, 1938 - May 1, 2023) was a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist who achieved international success in folk, folk-rock, and country music. He is credited with helping to define the folk-pop sound of the 1960s and 1970s.[1] He has been referred to as Canada's greatest songwriter[2] and his songs have been recorded by some of the world's most renowned musical artists.[3] Lightfoot's biographer Nicholas Jennings said, "His name is synonymous with timeless songs about trains and shipwrecks, rivers and highways, lovers and loneliness."[4] Lightfoot's songs, including "For Lovin' Me", "Early Morning Rain", "Steel Rail Blues", "Ribbon of Darkness"-a number one hit on the U.S. country chart[5] with Marty Robbins's cover in 1965-and "Black Day in July", about the 1967 Detroit riot, brought him wide recognition in the 1960s. Canadian chart success with his own recordings began in 1962 with the No. 3 hit "(Remember Me) I'm the One", followed by recognition and charting abroad in the 1970s. He topped the US Hot 100 or Adult Contemporary (AC) chart with the hits "If You Could Read My Mind" (1970), "Sundown" (1974); "Carefree Highway" (1974), "Rainy Day People" (1975), and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" (1976), and had many other hits that appeared in the top 40.[6] Several of Lightfoot's albums achieved gold and multi-platinum status internationally. His songs have been recorded by many notable artists.[7] The Guess Who recorded a song called "Lightfoot" on their 1968 album Wheatfield Soul; the lyrics contain many Lightfoot song titles. Robbie Robertson of the Band described Lightfoot as "a national treasure".[8] Bob Dylan, also a Lightfoot fan, called him one of his favourite songwriters and said, "I can't think of any Gordon Lightfoot song I don't like. Every time I hear a song of his, it's like I wish it would last forever.... Lightfoot became a mentor for a long time. I think he probably still is to this day".[9] Lightfoot was a featured musical performer at the opening ceremonies of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games in Calgary, Alberta and has received numerous honours and awards.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'd like his "Rainy Day People" for your 6th song from Gordon!

[@kevinfryman7143]

Canada lost a national treasure with Gordon Lightfoot's passing. I had the opportunity to see him in concert back in 1980 and I'm so happy I did. Let light perpetual shine upon him.

[@kimking6036]

Theres never been a voice like his. Rest in peace Gordon. Many thanks for the beautiful music ❤🌹

[@jamesscully529]

Those fortunate to live in Toronto had hundreds of opportunities to see Gordon Lightfoot when he played his week long residence at Massy Hall every year. Obviously he did this less as he advanced in age, but he had another tour booked for this year and I knew something was up when he cancelled it a few weeks ago. He was a simple honest man from Orillia, a small town about an hour from Toronto, and he never lost that or his generous spirit. He played guitar, but really he played with his heart.

[@niemi5858]

The first time I saw Gordon live was in Toronto's Massey Hall in 1967 when I was 17. It was 'a quintessential Canadian experience' for me in two ways. Being there to see greatness and I got engaged to my bride after the show. I cry today for the passing of both.