Gordon Lightfoot on The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos

Gordon Lightfoot, prolific Canadian Singer/Songwriter is on The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos. This guy is so good, Elvis, Bob Dylan, and Johnny Cash did covers of his song.

[@joanmiller412]

He passed away today so I had to watch this video again. What a lovely man. His songs have been part of my life for over 50 years and I'll never tire of them

[@1126bdub]

There is nothing more soothing and enjoyable than taking a ride through the country listening to Gordon Lightfoot. Thank you Gordon for sharing your amazing talents with the world!

[@nofascistsonmywatch]

Hearing his voice/music reminds me of going to upstate N.Y., and all points north, especially "Highway Songs"! :)

[@grahamstokes2696]

Absidamntively true, Bryant. Gotta do that again.

[@suzannemcmaken4648]

Or, driving through the Rocky Mountains. ❤

[@alegrace]

Such grace and humility. This guy is legendary and he just wants to keep working and taking care of his family responsibilities. I love being Canadian!

[@Jayoung1000]

One of the best songwriters of all time.

[@andreevaillancourt2177]

Grew up listening to Gordon Lightfoot's music on the 📻 radio. There will never be another come anywhere close to him, ever again. His music remains in my ❤ forever more. R.I.P. 🇨🇦's troubadour.

[@scottnelson2384]

Just saw him last friday in Milwaukee, one of the most amazing performances I have ever witnessed by a artist.

[@FrankyBangkok]

In winter 1981 , I was 18 years old and it was freezing cold. I was bored and walked in a department store. I had only 1 german Mark. I could not buy anything for it, but I saw a sign "Every cassette 1 Mark". So I checked all the tape cassettes. I found only singers that I did not know, including Gordon Lightfood.. I was thinking the guy looks friendly, so I bought it. And it was the best buy of my life! Since then, I am a big fan of this fine person! He made me many times happy! Thank you!

[@kipthecourtjester]

I could not have survived this life without this man's music!

[@anthonymccarthy4164]

annamal pete He means that the music serves its purpose, to get you through.

[@nvillekat]

Just got back in the house from Gordon's Show at the Ryman in Nashville (My 10th time to see him). Oh my goodness - the MAN still has it. The voice not as strong, some higher notes have been dropped, but my goodness, what a musical/lyrical hero this gentleman is. Hard to believe I have been listening to him for 42 years now. WOW! Gordon, I love you man - God bless you!

[@Peppi94]

Gordon, you will never know how much your music meant to me, a displaced Canadian girl in the middle of Africa in 1975 ... to come across your music and be reminded of home ... you will ALWAYS be my Canadian icon. I've been to 3 of your concerts, spanning 25 years ... I owned so many of your LPs I lost count. You're Canadian gold.

[@downhill240]

Mr. Lightfoot is a class act on and off the stage.

[@jeanandbilly]

@umacks I know how you feel.Gordon's music has always filled our home and marked my childhood.When my Dad was too tired to read us a bedtime story he'd sing us to sleep with Knotty Pine or Daylight Katy.Thanks for everything Gordon.Miss you Dad...

[@markduncan6690]

It doesn't get any better then Gordon Lightfoot!!

[@BlueberryGirl723]

Anyone who truly loves Gordon Lightfoot loves him at any age. He's still a fine man and a great performer. The years he shows are the worth of his life which is greater than most people's lives. I'll take age before beauty any day! He is still handsome to me! He's a good, kind man. He's done a lot for the families of the Edmund Fitzgerald. An older man often knows true value. Young men still have to learn this and it comes w/ experience which comes w/ time.

[@Kinja98]

Oh come on! Was that necesarry? I saw the man in Albuquerque NM two weeks ago. He STILL had all his power and prescence!! One of teh best performances ever!! Even at 70, he is still GORDON!!!! We should all be so lucky!! GO GORDON! Willy Maal / Curacao

[@driedpeas]

very humble. his music reflects his very unique outlook on life.

[@whirlized]

What a great and true man. He's the Ernest Hemingway of songwriters and his songs will last forever.

[@kurtdzinich6700]

Wow, what a guy.....Thanks for your art Mr. Lightfoot, all positive thoughts to you! Cheers!

[@andyofinbar]

GL is such a nice humble person- I wish more musicians had this persona...

[@dawndellarocco2362]

I agree and he keeps in touch with the families of the Edmund Fitzgerald victims and raising money for them. I live his music, lyrics and voice.

[@single-handed3673]

This is one of the must humble interview I've ever watched . R.I.P. Gordie , you left us with your incredible music . Thank you so much !

[@brendabrinkley8488]

Gordon Lightfoot is amazing!

[@jandear7188]

I simply love Gord....... and George, you're beyond words..... I still miss your show and am satisfied to watch old reruns of your gracious style ... Hope all is well in your world.

[@Vatch1966]

Gotta give Gordon credit for continuing on what he loves best!!

[@sunnyinga]

I have been able to see Gordon Lightfoot twice, one in the early 80's and just last week. He is a great singer and songwriter and I really love his songs. The box set is great. Hope he is able to keep touring for a long time to come.

[@originalfunkyfry]

My mom used to play his records almost every day when I was very young, so his music always really takes me back. I don't really listen to it much but maybe I should. I heard one of his songs in a Burger King last night and it reminded me how much I like it. Funny how things like that can happen. Great to see he's still around.

[@stanfamhome]

Saw this wonderful singer live playing in the bay area some ten years back. I have been listening to his music for 40 years now. Never tired of listening to him.

[@alukuhito]

The bay area? What bay? Hudson Bay? Thunder Bay?

[@flirtwd]

"If you can read my mind" is a mind alternating song, for me. When I hear it, it transcends me to a through the looking glass place. Unbelievable lyrics, sung by a god gifted musician. Viva Gordon. God bless you man.

[@alukuhito]

*altering

[@phoenix1861]

Hey, I was at that concert just the other day! Lightfoot is a living legend, and it was great to hear him in person at last. It wasn't totally sold-out, but there was still a good-sized crowd in attendance, and he was well-received.

[@lindamcd1217]

I love living, a little more, because of GL Thanks for sharing this. I have it saved.

[@districtmediadesign]

I am currently living in the house he took piano lessons in as a child! Born and raised in Orillia, and I will always feel a strong connection to this man and his beautiful music. Keep goin Gord.

[@LinYouToo]

Such a legend! And so humble. So cool to see. Stay well Gordon.

[@KWKarn]

What a lovely man!

[@wthjrtx1]

Look at him age. He is a guy you want to be your childhood friend. Not many of his kind left and certainly only one Lightfoot. I grew up with your music and love it more I as I have gotten older. Go Gordon Go. Thanks from the Great state of TEXAS

[@dropover]

I heard an interview on XM radio today with Bill Anderson. Gordon has to be one of the most humble legends of all time. When they played Did She Mention My Name it brought tears to my eyes. When I hear Gordon, I just feel so Canadian and so proud.

[@guinness138]

He has the same soothing quality in his voice that I found in Bob Ross's. It would be awesome to hear him narrate an audiobook.

[@michealv12]

Love this man's body of work. I was supposed to meet him at a private event in Memphis when he became ill. I'd still love to meet him someday. Being a Hammond / Mellotron player who knows. Thanks to the Hour for uploading this interview.

[@Summabilities]

Gordon Lightfoot, you are a legend! God bless you! :)

[@forced-into-Google-Handle]

Learned today that he just passed. Gordon was not a fav. in my youth but as I grow older I see more & more how HUGE the man was as leading Folk Music. Influenced Dylan, Baez, J Denver, PP& Mary ,,,even Elvis Presley. So studious in researching the history of his ballad legends and writer & singer of beautiful (maybe sad ) heartfelt songs. No replacing him !! but we can still enjoy his songs , videos and LIFE, cheers all !

[@cosmicmauve]

What a gentle and humble man. I like it when older artists like Gordon still do live shows because they are so skilled at what they do, they make it look easy. You feel like you are listening to an old friend. When I listen to people like Gordon and Joni Mitchell and Neil Young, who are such great writer/composers, it makes me proud to be Canadian.

[@RitaDickson1]

Thank you Gordon for all you have given us and continue to give us. Your music and songs will go on for ever.

[@umacks]

i have walked through my life with gordon lightfoot and his music by my side .even after 15 + years i automatically know the lyrics to all his songs.Gordon L is implanted in my soul.......Thank you gordon ,,,very.very much!!!!!

[@mimsicle1]

He was loved by the world but remained Canadian. Growing up listening to Gord on CHUM radio, countless concerts in Toronto and often returning home to Orillia to entertain his towns folk. He never forgot his roots. Died in Toronto at Sunnybrook Hospital.

[@maryrobison1984]

He's Gordon Lightfoot! No one like him~so happy to know he is still around and love his music~ voice, lyrics, guitar playing etc...going to see him in Salina Ks I think in June 2016!!! He's so cute...personality, he's charming, spiritual, just love him~:-)

[@metoo9360]

So... how was the show? He was great in Atlanta last week and Chattanooga last weekend!

[@bullitt7544]

R. I. P. Gordon May 1, 2023 My Hometown Hero ❤

[@keexkwaankake]

What an inspiration, love and health to you Gordon!!!

[@czyhoss]

Got to meet Gordon last month,an honor and great experience For my wife and i !!!!!!

[@sunaJH]

Yes thank you Gordon for so much amazing music sunaj

[@dremehk]

Came late but stll grew up thru the late 60's and 70's and I still love his music...we all get old...Its apart of life...As long as we give to the world and like our GL...Its all good...

[@Pictor100]

Great interview. Gordon is not only a legend but a national treasure. He has shaped Canada indelibly - the mark he has left will not soon be forgotten. His music has been a cornerstone of my life - and helped get a sense of what being Canadian really means.

[@dawndellarocco2362]

This is a great interview very informative and interesting on behalf of both the host and Gordon

[@ghostryder94]

Im only 45 but fortunately my dad was a fan. I was raised on his music and still love it.

[@bluestate69]

i saw him last night! great show. what an amazing songwriter and performer!

[@minaroar]

there are not enough uploads of Lightfoot in the 70's, if anyone could put more up, please do.

[@krisjingle]

THIS GUY IS MY HERO OF MUSIC. as a guitar player myself gotta say i could only hope to play like him someday

[@thinkernotafollower]

I gotta tell you, any country that produces people like Rick Danko and Richard Manuel is awesome.

[@Forrest8540]

I just was had at...If you could read my mind.....will see him whenever he comes to town.....have see him everywhere...and always a best nite.....Thanks Gord.....a wonderful man...and humble....but what an artillery of songs...I'm told you wanna help your daughter in the music bus.... was surprised you told her sure...put your head to the rhinestone...and give me a finished song...how awesome....

[@BeckyLMC]

People need to start looking deeper than skin...looks and youth are not everything. A lot needs to be said about wisdom that can only come with time.

[@yukonnahanni]

God Bless , GORDON !!! A CANADIAN ICON !!! KEEP WELL , GORDON !!!

[@juliecalahan7058]

I fell in love with Gordon in 1969----and he is still right there in my heart

[@STRUMMERBOY1975]

Love watching & Listenning to Gordon talk as well as Sing......:)

[@neil1390]

Such a humble man,and a great sense of humor,god bless this legend,he brought alot of happiness to the whole world through his music, master story teller,and his musician skills are top notch

[@sphinxlady]

He is a legend. Love him so much!

[@dawndellarocco2362]

Me too.

[@guitarmarc2]

When I first saw Gordon play live, I was blown away by the power that his acoustic show presented. BAM- it just left the dock at full tilt. It was rock band powerful, with this delicacy and dynamic that was unique. God bless you, man!

[@thegatesofsleep]

Saw him lice last weekend. It was such an honour to see this legend play live. Sadly I doubt he will tour ever again.

[@chilledrob]

What a humble man. Great interview. If he comes to Australia, I'm there!

[@vernwallen4246]

MR Lightfoot is obviously an intelligent man.He had a serious bout(s)w/alcoholism which affects a lot of celebrities,but thankfully he recovered.......Long ,peaceful life sir!!

[@tonysorisio7073]

I saw him in Santa Rosa and he was hypnotic

[@swirlcrop]

He´s a great talent.

[@EasilyWowed]

Thank you Gordon. Thank you.

[@CSXer]

What a great guy...What a GREAT interview.... Gordon rules!!!!

[@DavidStanleymusic]

Gordon Is the best songwriter From Canada I grew up listening to Him I enjoyed all his albums .

[@johnjarou2357]

Gordon, don't you dare leave us.

[@oldcodyjr]

Absolutely love his music. Most recently, saw him at the historic Majestic Theater in San Antonio... February, 2009, I think. GREAT performance in such a beautiful, unusual venue.

[@doowopdan1879]

Good point. What you describe is really touching. I felt the same "vibe" of love and appreciation in the air at the concert I went to. I'm a big fan of the 50s era, so I'm kind of used to concerts by artists who are past their peak. The fact that he wrote those songs and brought them to us in the first place, is enough.

[@leilanirocks]

"Fundamental material" indeed! 40 years of it. Thanks Gordon... and thanks for uploading this interview.

[@wilkes85]

Oh man when Mr. Lightfoot had that hemerage a while back, I was scared shitless we were gonna lose him. He's my favourite artist, and I got great appreciation for his music.

[@FonkyLynx]

Thanks Gordon...Peace

[@vincentmizzoni6999]

Great ro hear this Canadian legend soooo canadian sooo cool

[@cwodragon]

What a great interview, Gordon has been a great influence on my perspective and my guitar playing. RIP the legend lives on🙏

[@weemikee]

Thanks for all the songs,music,and vocals.You are the all around Man and a great tribute to Canada.Spent a lot of hours listening to your tapes in the truck over the years.We spent a lot of time together with you and enjoyed every bit of it.It's great to go back and visit with you.Great interviews George..you Are the man,Many thanks.

[@dawndellarocco2362]

He was the man saw him in concert over 30 years ago and he was great. What a nice man raised money for the families of the Edmund Fitzgerald victims and keeping in touch with them. I love his music and his distinctive voice and his lyrics tell a story not like the profanity and stupid senseless lyrics that the kids listen to today.

[@Kimboalogo7]

saw his show at Queen E. Theatre Vancouver BC early90's - fantastic show

[@Ridzerd]

Very nice to see this interview with Gordon Lightfoot. I love his songs already a long time but here in the Netherlands it is very seldom that Lightfoot is on television. So thanks to youtube we have here the chance to see him and his songs on video. Thank you for uploading.

[@swissyodelman]

Gordon has always beena great song writer and entertainer ever since his first preformences at the Orillia Opera House, he is the pride of Orillia (my hometown, and his) Long Live Lightfoot

[@vicarn1]

I've been a fan since I first heard "In the early morning rain" back in the early '60's. Dammit! I wanted more of that.

[@wilkes85]

Gordon Lightfoot is a LEGEND. I own a ton of his albums, and each are just awesome.

[@paulsmith8212]

Mr Gordon Lightfoot . Wonderful musician, wonder career. This is September 2022 which means you are now 84 years old. May you remain healthy and wise . A real Canadian landmark.

[@gregger66100]

a gentleman and talent!

[@maestroaxeman]

@andyofinbar true. He is very open to other emerging musicians, such as myself, back in 1993 with Paul Stookey, when I opened for them. I shoulda listened and stuck with Folk Music. As far as Folk Musicians go, Gordon Lighfoot is one of the best.

[@ss396rip]

Gordon Lightfoot and Red Shea were some of the best guitarists in their time.

[@dawndellarocco2362]

I agree. Gordon's lyrics, songs, and voice are great.

[@stanleygohome4869]

Thanks for keeping this posted up George. I watched your interviews for years when I lived in Lincoln Park on channel 9 in Windsor. (Writing this in Kraków Poland where I currently reside)-I passed GL driving with the top down in a red Corvette several decades ago in the Michigan Upper Penninsula. He was apparently after an appearance at the Whitefish Point Shipwreck Museum. For years the museum played his song on a loop for the visitors...I plan to go back to visit the states and the Soo-soon too! RIP Gordon.

[@strawman8]

Tony Rice, an American icon bluegrass singer/musician, loved Gordon's folk and played some of them. Thanks for this Strombo.

[@rickpeuser233]

Love dearly love his music. God Bless also his wonderful musicians over the years. I loved Red Shea too!

[@nofascistsonmywatch]

AGREED with Red Shea's flatpicking (and other playing) , and Pee Wee Charles is one helluva pedal steel player as well!

[@fldrummerman]

I used to see him every year in Ft. Lauderdale. Every concert was amazing. And his band was so professional! James R. Nelson author of The Black Orchid Mystery.

[@vernwallen4246]

MR GORDON LIGHTFOOT;Strictly Top Shelf!!

[@kaner099]

Neil Young is without a doubt an amazing songwriter but Gordon Lightfoot is right up there with Dylan and Paul Simon.... This guy is a poet... his lyrics are amazing.... every time I listen to Sit Down Young Stranger and Don Quixote it sparks something whithin me that I can't quite explain... truly this man is one of the greatest

[@mysticmaverick1]

Good interview, thanks for posting. Saw him in concert tonight at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA. Thankful to be in the presence of greatness and even though he is very thin and his voice is frail and fragile, it still was a wondrous occasion. Love you Gord forever you Minstrel of the Dawn.

[@hardlines4]

Thank-You Mr. Lightfoot!

[@moonshine6208]

God Bless Gordon, you are in the league with many as singers and song writers. Tom T. Hall never had the voice and story combination like you do. You are legendary.

[@raffaellabambina]

Rest in Peace to this wonderful man! ❤

[@elliebenora]

I am such a fan of this great musician as well. Yeah, I'd like to meet him too. Happily, I was able to take in almost all of his his performances here in Edmonton. Always a class act. Perfect performances by him and his band. There's no one like him. thank you for bringing this interview to us. He gave very few interviews in his younger day...this is great.

[@bluntsafety]

I have been watching a few Hour interviews, and they're all good, but this one, ... I just think Gordon is real. Thanks.