Gordon Lightfoot - Early Morning Rain (Live In Reno)

Taken from "Gordon Lightfoot Live In Reno" DVD. Recorded April, 2000.

[@gordonsomerville9574]

Gordon Lightfoot is a poet from a great era of original groundbreaking songwriters whose likes may not pass this way again. Those windows open for a short time, and vanish as suddenly as they appeared. God forever bless the heart of a poet.

[@kayk2907]

Funny you should say that... this song, Edmund Fitzgerald, Sundown, If You Could Read My Mind...all kind of intertwined and took me back that folk, poeti, searching but hopeful time and for whatever thought process brought to mind Rod McKuen, Kahlil Gibran, Peter, Paul and Mary....etc...Was a young wife and mother, and they all brought me comfort on a turbulent time.

[@martint7761]

That is so true and sadly it will never happen again, during our life anyway...

[@Steve1959]

The world will never ever see another singer/ songwriter like Mr. Gordon Lightfoot. I'm a major fan.

[@joeysanguine3596]

Big 707 set to go❤

[@seaglider844]

Yes, the world of coffee houses and folk singer/songwriters yielded some incredible talent. When you have thousands of dedicated musicians honing their craft, those that rise to the top are going to be special. Currently its not just folk singers its musicians in general have no place to play, not enough paying gigs to keep many going long enough to develop the skills. We can only hope that over time that will change....because their are Gordon Lightfoots out there and Joni Mitchells, that will never realize their abilities....that's the real shame for us all.

[@stratovani]

I found out about Mr. Lightfoot's passing in yesterday's early morning rain. RIP Gordon, you will be sorely missed but your music will live on forever.

[@angelacrump6051]

2 o'clock in the morning and the seventies have come rushing back. God how I miss them

[@marcuswells6671]

I can so relate to what you just said here. :(

[@debbiechilders1441]

Amen Angela!

[@robsgirl6465]

Angela Crump : Me too. What you said.

[@johnlappin5881]

Same here ANGELA would love to travel back in time to the 1970s era

[@debbiechilders1441]

OMG his voice still rocks. wow! I miss this kinda music.

[@zitalima3140]

He's Music will live on forever ❤️ RIP Gordon Lightfoot 🤍

[@johnhouston5412]

One of my all time favorites and Gordon gives the best rendition I have ever heard.

[@williamdonnelly2967]

Gordon Lightfoot wrote the song.

[@MrGracian49]

I think this is his best live version of this great track.Like good wine: the older, the better.So much respect for this great singer and troubadour.

[@francishanrahan2072]

Gordon was a legend in the 70's and still is today. His voice has that same distinctive sound unlike some other artists whose voices have changed markedly over 30 + years.

[@honeyfrost3355]

RIP Gordon Lightfoot. One of the GREATEST Canadian singers of all time.

[@jaapongeveer6203]

The greatest IMHO because he was a singer and song writer and remained true to his roots.

[@markberryhill2715]

I would include Burton Cummings and Celine Dion on that list of great Canadian singers.

[@fletcherc1]

Just back from Canada , best people I've ever met. God bless ye all. Loved this and Gordon for 30 yrs . Privaleged man.

[@pasekmi]

I'm not sure what a perfect song is, but I'm guessing it sounds like this.

[@robsgirl6465]

Michael Pasek : Yes indeed!!!

[@marymcreynolds8355]

Michael Pasek Yep!

[@TheDub7]

You got it there Brother !!!

[@axeman2638]

one of my all time favourites

[@jeffreyprokopowicz9842]

Yes! Everything came together on this one. The peak.

[@chrishall6419]

The guy is a genius...plain and simple to see and hear...the words he writes stay with you...

[@STepanHAmbroski]

Rest in Peace Gordon! Your lyrics and music leave a great legacy!

[@1610austin]

gordon is a true canadian , cause he sounds canadian , there arent many of us but gordon shows us we are pure north strong and .....canadian .

[@Mauvebleu]

1610austin I completely agree with you a good canadian singer and he will be a truly great legend of all time I'm not tired to listen his music since my teenage time. Love you Gordon

[@kcdrew69]

+1610austin meaning he says "oot"?

[@richardwahl8433]

+1610austin Just as we're pure South........strong and..........AMERICAN!!

[@richardwahl8433]

+1610austin BUT, I like him, and I've enjoyed his music for years. He transcends countries, for music is a universal language.

[@niemi5858]

Richard this Canadian appreciates your pride in your country. Like family, cousins maybe, that scrap once in a while, but woe betide any that try to come between.

[@sweetcaroline2060]

I've always loved Gordon Lightfoot. Saw him on the Johnny Cash Summer Show a long time ago and my Mother recorded this because she wanted to save Johnny Cash while I wore the tape out playing Gordon Lightfoot. Luvya, Mr. Lightfoot. Rock on.

[@Jon_2218]

Bravo Mr. Gordon Lightfoot. RIP 2023.

[@michaelhampton9493]

What a performance. What an artist.What a song. The Great Gordon

[@kathyw7303]

The great musicians are slowly leaving this world. How I appreciate finding this.

[@chassius]

Saw Gordon in Concert in 1975. He was the best. Still love his music. He may have aged but his voice is still excellent.

[@garygenebolton8728]

What a wonderful artist...a Poet...a Treasure

[@jerryloufretz1797]

I could listen to his words and melodies forever. Perfection.

[@jellyfish3333]

The great balladeer has left us at age 84, but we still have his songs which will remain in our hearts forever!

[@slyeung6562]

Thank you Mr. Gordon Lightfoot, Your Voice and Music are so beautiful ! ❤

[@jennifermaker7684]

2020 and still listening to his poetic voice

[@INriversmallies12]

2023

[@janemcgrath4907]

This beautiful song and singer brings me straight back in time just like a time machine.Fantastic.

[@discoveryman59]

Gordon Lightfoot your are the GOAT!! No one wrote a song like you! I hope to meet you in the next world sometime on the future.

[@bluebirdreviews]

My 11 yo daughter loves this song. We sing it in the car. Thank you, Gordon Lightfoot!

[@GioPilato]

That is because you have got a clever young girl as daughter xx

[@bluebirdreviews]

Gio Pilato Ciao, Gio! Thank You! We see him tomorrow. Can't wait!

[@GioPilato]

Fantastic! Have a fab time Birdie!!

[@bluebirdreviews]

Ciao, Gio! I hope you can see him someday, too!

[@62Cristoforo]

He will be missed, but his music will never fade RIP

[@josephmurray3765]

Young today don't known this place in time. There was adventure, romance, anticipation and wonder. There was life and a world to discover. I think there is a tragedy in having everything at our fingertips and nothing to discover. Thanks and RIP Gordon.

[@donnagreen3626]

Your the man I've been looking for all my life.

[@ChrisShultis]

He is just classic, nobody else can sing this like him, period.

[@barbarawangerud618]

You know how old this song is when he calls a 707 big! Love and miss this great artist so much and I am a musician so I know how hard it is to write a good song!

[@grsm8783]

Saw Gordy twice. The first time was in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is the Yooper Anthem and he got a two minute standing roaring ovation for singing it to us . GL GL!

[@larrymclarnon-pd8xf]

One of the all time greats, great singer, great song.

[@DougHinVA]

He was a real star with a real voice and real talent. We will not see any more like him, most likely.

[@teacherlisa163]

He *is still* a real star with a real voice.... and we can *still* see him in 2022! :) He's not gone yet! And with his soundtracks, he'll live with us forever.

[@missmonasuzette]

LOVE YOU GORDON! I did back in the 60's and 70's and do to this day. I listen to you at our cabin in North Carolina.

[@markslovak8069]

Saw him live in Minneapolis, MN in 1985. One of only a few live concerts I've bothered to go to and probably the only one I really enjoyed. Nuff said.

[@vivianperino5006]

Mark Slovak ...Hi Mark! I love ❤️ Gordon Lightfoot ....I grew up in Minneapolis but used to fly to London Ont to see my future Ex husband. He took me to a concert and I was in love....Not with my ex...with Gordon!

[@carolholly1608]

@@vivianperino5006 ----Very Same Thing Happened to Me, When My Ex-husband and I Saw Gordon in Concert in Traverse City, Michigan, in the late 1970's. I Felt So Incredibly in Love, & it Was Not With My Husband. I've Loved Gordon since I First Saw Him In College in ,1972. 💗💗💗💗

[@wygakyl]

Love this version. It's perfect. Right tempo. Gordy sings it well. So many have sung his song, but this is my favorite of anybody's....

[@brentrogers6025]

Brilliant performance…just feels right and in the moment, not forced to replicate the studio version.

[@richardshansky3040]

Such a beautiful composition and heart-aching sentiment. The parting between lovers takes place at an airport in this song, but it could be a train station or anywhere that people say goodbye. In my case, it was the exit ramp of a highway. She walked away, and I could see her receding silhouette for what seemed like forever. She was gone but I would meet her again two years later. Life had changed. She got hurt by the next man and was looking for comfort. Unexpectedly, we made love, but there was no going back to the way it was. We were heading in different directions in life. I was scholarly and she was simple blue-collar. The parting had no drama as it had the first time out on the highway exit. We would meet again 30 years later, but only on social media. She had her church, two kids and a nasty divorce. I had one kid and a wonderful wife of 25 years, the true love of my life. Still, I would never regret the time we had together, but the image of her walking away on the highway exit has never left my mind. Thank-you Mr. Lightfoot for reminding me of the image every time I hear this song.

[@syrupman2292]

Great audio! Like listening to the cd. Listen up young folks, this is TALENT!

[@richardhartford609]

Wish I could have been there for this performance. Gordon was part of the soundtrack of my life. I was early twenties when his songs came to the US. If you know about his life there is much to be admired. I'll continue to play his music .

[@albertagal46]

My BCs family deepest condolences to Gordon's family and fans throughout Canada and around the globe.

[@burningblue1254]

The world is a little dimmer after the passing of this giant. But heaven now enjoys him as we all did and do. The reason that we can see so far is because we stand on the shoulder of giants like Gordon Lightfoot

[@mikearneson3108]

Imitation is the greatest tribute to any work! Just look at the list of artists who covered ‘ Early Morning Rain’. My favorite song he ever wrote and performed was’ Did She Mention My Name’. Thanks Gordon for all!

[@maryrobertson5376]

My favourite singer.

[@tutinggrace796]

hi I'm your one fan i like your song even your old now but your voice still had a spirit you can a live who's people died thanks your wonderful song Mr Gordon

[@1MICHAELARCHANGEL]

Wonderful song , wonderful voice one of a kind.

[@ollarik]

The Master with a classic!

[@ronalddoyle6166]

I saw Gordon at the Academy of Music in Philly in the early/mid 70's. It was the perfect place for his concert. What a night...he was incredible! Listening to his music today still reminds my heart of an early love that never really left.

[@marionparton662]

Canada,s troubadour ! Best ever !

[@paulconnollyTV]

A great marriage of song and words

[@thecellulontriptometer4166]

When I was 18 and went into the Army I learned this song without knowing it. While the Drill Sergeants marched us around they would call out cadence calls, and one of them was "In the Early Morning Rain". It was sung out to us and we called back with the same cadence and tune of his song, but modified lyrics. It went like this: In the early morning rain With my weapon in my hand And my pockets full of sand As I lay me down to rest I caught a bullet in my chest Tell my baby not to cry Because I'll never say goodbye In the early morning rain.

[@elsiebert2273]

The one and only Gordon Lightfoot, singer-songwriter, Canadian musician, peace.

[@mingpai9279]

Never ever get tired of listening to Gordy

[@slyeung6562]

Beautiful !

[@mickholland585]

What a great singer songwriter. They dont make em like him anymore

[@lexfip7515]

Rest peacefully sweet Gordon Lightfoot. Thank you for all the beautiful music. So very sad to see you go.

[@vicdecarlo1803]

I was fortunate to meet him just outside the theatre as he was leaving in Indianapolis and we talked one on one. He's the real deal, down to earth guy. I just wanted to tell him how I appreciated his music and that it had helped me through a rough time in my life. I don't know why I did that rather unexpected thing but he was very kind without being patronizing. We talked some before he gave me his autograph. As is the case I just thought of Early Morning Rain and here we are. I noticed he was playing a 12 string guitar very cool.

[@wobblydangly]

Bloody Brilliant

[@vickimingus9281]

bless him great voice after all these yrs

[@panigale5943]

Legend. Im going to see him in November

[@jonathonlewis5470]

Just got my first 12 string ,Martin J12 40e....for sure this will be played

[@garethgravell9172]

What an absolute genius. Everything this man has done is epic. So love the Canadian Railroad Trilogy. Thanks Gordon xx

[@koalabear69]

Love all his songs, brings me back to my childhood, so many memories and he still sounds the same now.....

[@waynetaylor4995]

Fantastic song and performance.👌

[@sugarfoot59]

Really liked this dudes music, and have for many years. He's still pretty darned good.

[@bandicoot5412]

I'd give a cosmic blast to go back to those days, but ya know, you can have these crazy times.

[@frankaraullo8195]

Bravo!, Your singing performance remains the same and will never change. very good song. Thanks for uploading ...

[@mikepreston-engel8869]

To think I sat in Gord's living room on Beaumont Road in Toronto and held that iconic 12 string guitar in my hands...12 strings, 12 keys, six sets of guitar wires one octave apart, and not a human in the world that can pick it, strum it, or caress it with the skill and craftsmanship that Gord can.

[@mariod2855]

Lucky you my friend. Wonder how many times Gord & Prine + many more have jammed there !

[@teacherlisa163]

Wow!

[@ge484]

he is the best..

[@Inakanks]

His first big hit...with Terry Clements still with him....

[@mariamjehn7071]

That voice !! The lyrics.. forever!!

[@mikehaughee9324]

Amazingly transcendent !!!

[@timfrear1220]

He was awesome, there was an openness about his music

[@lguitare]

Very beautiful song !!

[@s.tahsin.r2288]

feels good to still have him with us

[@jetstar6498]

Thanks Gordon for your great music

[@mittens7707]

I really came to love the song Daylight Katy. thank you for some really great songs. I will always be a fan . I've got almost all your albums.

[@SteveBarton13]

Fabulous performance!

[@GenXstacker]

Pretty good for the later Gord era when his voice was starting to go. If you pay attention you can see that he is doing things with his lips to alter the sound on those sustained notes. He is also changing the vowels from one to another to avoid raspiness. I do that myself these days. It's like the vocal cords get worn out on certain notes and sounds so you substitute others until you find sounds that come out cleanly.

[@juliegibbs4652]

he sounds better here than he did in 1995. WONDERFUL

[@billkropp]

Neil Young covers this song on his album A Letter Home that he recorded in Jack White's rebuilt Sound O Graph booth.

[@schell1750]

May God bless this man!

[@edroesser8929]

Best ever

[@stephenbray9816]

Schell He's given me a gift I can't give back.

[@lond2835]

Truly awesome

[@haraldbecker9505]

One of my favorit Singer-Songwriters - outstsndung😎✌💯💥‼️

[@MetropolisNoir]

R.I.P. Gordon Lightfoot 😢

[@vulcanman64]

Damn I wish I can meet him and shake his hand. Thank you for your beautiful music sir…..

[@klemmetvaagenes7935]

Se rank stranger to.

[@johnlappin5881]

I believe that this Wednesday Gordon Lightfoot will have been gone 1 year and I miss him and his singing

[@dmbeck5]

Outstanding whenever I watch or hear it, Peter, Paul and Mary's Version is outstanding also. Give it a watch and listen. I think that you will agree.

[@patriciahatmaker9209]

Love to hear him ❤️

[@permaritz3441]

Class!!!!!!!

[@anonanon1791]

Such a talented man.

[@robertteap8052]

RIP... Gordon... thanks for the music......

[@pamelaparker622]

Nice song, I like the guitars...

[@jamespollman6616]

Gordon lost his baritone many years ago. Hell, he still sounds like gold!!!

[@dalecauthen9086]

82 years old and still performing, we should all do so well

[@michaelvandyke]

Boozing to many years!

[@teacherlisa163]

@@dalecauthen9086 Amen!

[@poochdc]

have so many memories ......

[@mikehaughee9324]

Awesome !!

[@davehbanphe]

Makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up...Gordon you are the best there ever was and ever will be.

[@guyreid8692]

RIP. When Elvis and Dylan both want to cover your songs, then you know you’re good.

[@misterpain8350]

Dylan doesn’t cover often.

[@melissaschroeter161]

a mist falling at dawn ..... not heavy yet ..... but will be before the day is done ........ not seening you in front of me a sky that is dark,...... the waves rolling high .... riding along the waves that take the ship on ... some white foam... leading the way... hoping those waves take me home ....... to you ......