This is such a beautiful song. You can actually see a mental picture of the thoughts he is conveying. He was the best balladeer that ever lived
@buddypotts9138 Жыл бұрын
The tears come back listening to this magnificent song. It truly is a painting with words. Gordon was without a peer. How do you reconcile the death of someone who spoke to your soul?
@lesschoenberger307011 ай бұрын
You can't, sadly...you can just watch these videos and listen to the records and be thankful that we ever had him in the first place I guess...
@timothyhadley4938 Жыл бұрын
Peter, Paul, and Mary became famous singing this man's songs. Just absolutely the best ever. Thank you, Gordon, for your beautiful music. RIP.
@blackstone777 Жыл бұрын
Godspeed Gordo. The choirs of Heaven are than much more beautiful...
@billdornan4379 Жыл бұрын
May 2023 ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🇨🇦. Swift wings, safe travels,much love
@bishopaz Жыл бұрын
I have this on DVD, filmed here in Reno as part of a television special for PBS. Been watching all week. Rip Gordon
@eddietheTruth116 ай бұрын
This fantastic song has so many great musical features and so many amazing lyrics that I just can’t believe it! Simply incredible music and the lyrics are just so beautiful and deep down, yet they are other-worldly. The drone note
@christrotter3052 Жыл бұрын
Would listen to this song a lot when camping late fall back in UP. So much reflection... RIP Gord. Thank you for all of it
@davidlarson59912 жыл бұрын
Gordon has a way of nourishing ones soul. He is such a talent it's ridiculous to attempt to define . He has enhanced my life beyond measure. .
@swampyankee728 ай бұрын
"As we gaze off at the distance through the trees in my back yard I can feel that restless yearning of those geese as off they roam Then trade that for a warm bed and a place I can call home" It doesn't get better than that. I feel it every Autumn.
@daviator4720 Жыл бұрын
I love this man's music, and extension his soul... His music has travelled with me from my first love in 1971... to its return in 2022 ... My H.S. BGF moved away as teens and we reconnected as late life friends last year only to find out she is severely vax injured ... And after decades of separation that initial common thread was of the music of Gordon remains. I was able to help my friend by connecting her to Doc Trozzi and others and now has a shot of living yet a bit longer despite the numerous pulmonary embolisms she has recently acquired due to the you know what... We still love our Gordon music together ... and are best friends once again during the autumn of our lives ...
@geographyRyan2 ай бұрын
He sings it smoother here than the album version. We'll miss you always, Gord 🇺🇸♥️🇨🇦
@NoWeyJose Жыл бұрын
I ❤ you Gord. RIP 5/1/23
@drsuses73fenderstratocaster6 ай бұрын
Sure do miss you.....Gordon and Terry. Thanks for the beautiful notes.
@edwilliams1272 жыл бұрын
One of my top five favorite songs of all-time.
@Cashcrop549 ай бұрын
The DVD of this concert is so good. It is sad that many people only know Gordon by the songs that were his commercial radio hits. Great songs by any measure. I was one of those until about 1994. A cousin was a real Gordon fan and I heard so many songs that were stunning. "Mother of a Miners Child". "Sit Down Young stranger". "The Circle is Small". "Did She Mention My Name". There are a couple dozen other songs just as good. I have 4 disc boxed set in my CD player and play it over and over. Thank you Gordon!
@BrendafromFlatbush Жыл бұрын
Good night, troubadour.
@AlexColberg5 жыл бұрын
Forever the voice of Canada
@johnrouth9924 жыл бұрын
Mesmerising! The rhythm starts up and just keeps on going, like a metronome all the way to the end. Simple but beautiful melody. And his voice is as good as ever. Fabulous.
@edfisher27525 жыл бұрын
If the last music I hear is this ! I'm okay with it all !
@eddietheTruth114 жыл бұрын
Hi Ed Fisher That may be best comment I’ve ever read.! Thanks for sharing!
@roberthaigh32066 жыл бұрын
So many great songs written by this man! He's right up there with the very best!
@billdornan43794 ай бұрын
August 2024 ❤️😢🙏🏻🇨🇦
@edleicht877311 жыл бұрын
Close your eyes and listen to his lyrics...you;ll be in the place hes singing about...he is one of the greatest troubadours to ever enter the music scene...
@eddietheTruth114 жыл бұрын
ed leicht I agree The Best Ever!😀
@MrSevillian4 жыл бұрын
Very evocative, I agree.
@Dave-nk6qz5 жыл бұрын
The best song writer, period. A treasure.
@eddietheTruth114 жыл бұрын
Dave I agree ! Gordon Lightfoot is the best
@brianw89632 жыл бұрын
One of my many favorites, pretty much learned Travis picking from this, long ago! Thanks Gordon.
@wadecatt95436 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest story tellers :)
@jimarmstrong62157 жыл бұрын
My favourite Lightfoot song. Usually brings a tear to my eye.
@eddietheTruth115 жыл бұрын
This great song has been climbing my Lightfoot’s Best Songs chart for a long time. It has reached “number 9 with a bullet” status. It goes up higher each time I hear it!
@hltvieira63544 жыл бұрын
My eyes well up, too.
@roxierocker56242 жыл бұрын
@@hltvieira6354 Ditto.
@stratmen2 жыл бұрын
Relatively recent song that's one of his best. Love this.
@roxierocker56249 жыл бұрын
This my favorite out of all of Gordon's songs. I saw him perform this at the Calvin Theater (Northampton, Mass) a few years back, and it sent shivers down my spine. I remember backs in my early 20's, I'd throw one of his albums on my turntable, pull out my 6 string Ovation, crank up the volume and play along, somewhat pretending I was him. There is no 'pretend', ... there is no copying him. Gordon is a stand out that will always be. The best of the best!
@edwilliams1273 жыл бұрын
Ditto. I love him and have many favorite songs, but this one is my all-time favorite. He had me after the first two lines.
@lindaporter88423 жыл бұрын
Saw him there too...I closed my eyes and I was back in high school...his voice is timeless
@roxierocker56242 жыл бұрын
@@lindaporter8842 Thanks. I just wish he'd come back to Massachusetts. I'm going to be 69 and have been listening to him since I was 17.
@bilklein6 жыл бұрын
My god, I have been a Gordon fan forever, I have never heard this! This is, pardon my French, FUCKING FANTASTIC!
@conchfritters013 жыл бұрын
I’m weird and listen to the lyrics of songs. This one does not disappoint.
@skobloodlet6 жыл бұрын
Best Gordie song!
@405Lenny2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! 👍👍
@remalm36704 жыл бұрын
... Peace be with you Gordon, thank you for the treasure ...
@bjklein44411 жыл бұрын
This music and Walden's Pond.....
@kober2118 Жыл бұрын
Too short Gordon, RIP
@royhanson33354 жыл бұрын
Love you Gordon Lightfoot...both of my bros love you too...they play the guitar, and I am learning bass....your music is so appropriate for calming the soul. :)
@jmprvrhntcmp10 жыл бұрын
As others have said...haunting.
@danielkrimmling26363 жыл бұрын
Wonderful !!!!!
@billdornan43792 жыл бұрын
❤️👍🇨🇦
@thunderc459 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@mercuryoak212 жыл бұрын
LOVE THIS HIT gordon lightfoot i have your cd album that has this as well as other his you did :)