Gordon Lightfoot @ Stagecoach April 2018

On a warm and windy evening Gordon Lightfoot entertains those gathered for the Stagecoach Festival near Indio California

[@nealbfinn]

He's old and his voice is gone. But no one in the audience cared. He's still Gord. One of the world's greatest troubadours ever. Keep doing it as long as you can.

[@beatles646464]

Having not heard him sing for many years, at first I was a little disappointed. Then I realized how thankful I was he is still performing and how lucky I am that I can see it on youtube ! Thanks for putting it up !

[@25taiku]

0:43 - Waiting For You 4:01 - Cotton Jenny 6:24 - Carefree Highway 9:08 - The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald 16:51 - Never Too Close 20:11 - Don Quixote 24:59 - Let It Ride 30:18 - I'd Rather Press On 34:14 - Beautiful 38:19 - Did She Mention My Name 39:50 - Ribbon of Darkness 41:30 - Sundown 46:56 - Painter Passing Through 51:58 - If You Could Read My Mind 56:30 - Early Morning Rain 1:01:08 - Rainy Day People

[@johnodacre3881]

this man is a LEGEND. 80 YEARS OLD and he knows every chord, note and lyric!

[@bobmarini]

Gordon Lightfoot is one of the all time great singer songwriters of our time. He's still has the passion for performing even at 80! You can see the love for him in the audience! I hope I can still sing and play at 80. God Bless him!!!

[@canuck-guy2384]

Still does the "old school" mic'd 12 string guitar method. Greatest song writer and an awesome person.

[@petercadieux783]

Sadly, I cannot hear his 12 string. Great songwriter!

[@petertravaglini9691]

The English people have their "barde" in William Shakespeare. We Canadians have our barde. He is Gordon Lightfoot. In my view, this is said with the highest level of respect. If you want a definition of the word, "prolific", between about 1969 and 1979 he published an album of 12 original songs every year. Truly, there is Gordon Lightfoot and then there is everyone else. His music lives everywhere, but especially on a warm summer day at your cottage on a lake or river--maybe with the song "Summerside of LIfe." God bless ya Gord. I will tell Mr. Lightfoot the same thing I told John Kay, l;ead singer of Steppenwolf when I had him in my cab. Thank you.

[@briannorman952]

Whole band is fantastic. Gordon is a true songwriting legend. At his age , although a bit weaker,the magic in his voice is still in there. Love this guy.

[@rileysummers484]

Can we just take a minute to appreciate the audience, people from so many different generations coming together to appreciate good music from a great artist

[@brotherbonesx3163]

Its so awesome to see this guy at this age performing. It is also sad to see him so aged and his voice is not the same. But he gives us all hope in life with his music and mentality. Love this guy.

[@freddyfriesen]

At 80, Gordon is still willing to thrill fans for over an hour ! ! !

[@gcswanny]

Best folk singer/songwriter ever, period. So happy so see him still playing! God bless you Mr. Lightfoot!

[@pdbordelon]

I saw him at The Birchmere in Alexandria VA this past Monday night (6/18/18) he sounded so good, his voice MUCH better than in this video above, and he was so funny with corny/charming jokes between songs while telling fascinating stories from his life. Keep in mind Gordon is pushing 80 years old...so give him a break, besides, he still nails songs like "Carefree Highway" and remembers the endless lyrics to the epic "Edmund Fitzgerald" without missing a word!! I saw Roger Daltrey and John Fogerty just a couple of weeks before the Lightfoot concert and surprisingly my favorite show was Gordon...so sonic, soulful, great band, and well performed.Thank you Gordon, I tip my hat to you sir!

[@eddyvideostar]

Living life large at 80 years. Great legend.

[@kingcharlie5126]

Holy. Fucking. Shit. This performance was stronger than when I saw him in Edmonton where I live back in October 2017. And this was TWO MONTHS AGO?! DUDE'S ALMOST 80, PEOPLE. Canadian royalty, simply put. Thankfully all those folks in the audience loved it, rightly so. 3

[@gulfgypsy]

Perhaps one of the most gifted and insightful singer / songwriters of the past 60 odd years. He is a magician of music and verse.

[@liamconnolly9233]

This mans a hero, one of the greatest, how can anyone gives thumbs down the guys 79??

[@nelsonwells5697]

dude! How amazing is he. not just "alive" but frikkin kickin.

[@DavesRange]

I've got a lot of respect for Gordon.

[@oreokookie1000]

This had me in teers...hadn't really seen him since the 70's....these tunes just pour out of him like the latter rain...a true song- smith, god given ability.

[@NevadaBoss]

His Gordness...truly one of the great artists of the last 50 years...eh?

[@michaelstrodtman3316]

They don't make them like this anymore. We are lucky to experience him & his immense talents. Michael.......

[@Maclaren415]

eh? is right on brother or sister....as a Canadian response to your reply.....what a gift we were given in Gordon....I am now old and weep everytime I listen to Summer Side of Life....go figure ....eh?

[@AndrewCalhounSongs]

Absolutely

[@Itthew]

He is truly ehhhh Canadian icon !

[@Drycask]

this guys been performing for 60 years. true legend.

[@ThreeToesofFury]

this is incredible...i honestly didnt know he was still alive..but hearing him, far older, sing The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald gives it a new level of emotion....its brilliant. Thanks!!!

[@jaxflfreebird]

Gordon is older than Mick Jagger, Paul Mc Cartney, and a few other old guys from back in the day, and that is saying something. Gordon is four years older than Mick Jagger, and three years older than Paul Mc Cartney. WOW, these performers could easily be in nursing homes. The music keeps them going I guess. People don't want to let go of their heroes from the past. I know I don't want to let them go either.

[@aquariusrising6314]

This man is such a beautiful Soul. Thank you with gratitude Mr Lightfoot 💚

[@dalemarshall8662]

He's 16 years older than me, but when I was playing, I played more of his songs than any other artist of this era. Gord, James Taylor, Simon and Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, CSNY, Nillson, Janis Ian, Harry Chapin, etc. What a treasure trove of music that anyone that didn't have their gifts to create music could still enjoy, learn and play for others.

[@covinomartinez6048]

I live in South Texas... I grew up listening to Gordon Lightfoot. His distinctive voice and singing style! I totally love his music and is one for all Generations to enjoy! Thank you Gordon for all your contributions to Folk Music and especially all the wonderful Childhood memories you have given us here in Texas!

[@jude999]

Few artists can hold his water.

[@michaelsowers8584]

There have been many "story teller" artists. None better than Gordon.

[@brettlunden8268]

A treasure for sure. How can anyone not love Gordo.

[@theawakeningheard410]

Yes. He is a true Canadian Treasure..

[@kenisfree8410]

80 and still going strong, his rail road song should be canadas national anthem

[@jc6594]

Happy 80th Birthday Gordon Lightfoot

[@helenwillsify]

The One and Only Gordon Lightfoot.. Our Own Canadian Lightfoot. !

[@aai3661]

Legend. The voice is thin and frail, but still selling out.

[@robmyers1213]

Have loved his music for decades.... my 8th grade graduation present was his concert in 1980. Still have the ticket stub.

[@maximusmeridius1665]

The legend himself...timeless classics. Love him and his music

[@spekkala66]

Still the Minstrel of the dawn.

[@lesliestripay5966]

happy 80th birthday Gordon, the best!

[@csp1977]

80 years old and still going strong

[@TheGhost5600]

Gordon looks like Jack Palance here... Still great after all these years..

[@philf4086]

Great to see the crowd so appreciative!

[@TheKronos2010]

Gordon is an Endless Wire!!!

[@bobjones7274]

A shadow of himself, but still a treasure. Hard for me to see him so frail.

[@MegaGuitman]

Thanks Gordon light foot for all the great music

[@pbrstreetgang6681]

Keep on keepin on Mr. Lightfoot. Thank you for the great songs and memories. If You Could Read My Mind; my most favorite. God bless sir.

[@johnnohobear8634]

Thank you Gordon for the 4 decades I've enjoyed your music.

[@10bbremer]

Saw him at a small hall in Charleston just before this. Respect!

[@stevecutright2253]

Saw him in the 70s just awesome - no voice left now but love to him still performing

[@oreja57]

Almost 80 and Gordon is still great!!! So gifted artist, such as a singer or an amazing songwriter! Thanks Canadá and thanks for this show!!! Regards from Argentina.

[@kingcharlie5126]

NOT EVEN TWO MONTHS TECHNICALLY. Bow your heads to the man!! Lightfoot forever

[@WilliamBrownGuitar]

We love you Gordon!

[@BrownEyedGirl2100]

Awesome canadian singer and yes still going strong sing it Gordon Bravoooooooooooooooooooo Clap Clap Clap,,

[@LoveLife-wy8gt]

He still has it . May God Bless Him .

[@remiremi3788]

Love this man and his music.

[@freddafox6265]

True to his own music,& quite an inspiration.Such a real life writer.A true folk artist,& his passion for music shines here.Im so impressed at his determination to not quit.What a wonderful musician.And he can play,write,& sing.You can tell all his fans are adoring.Wish they still had musicians such as this.A VERY HANDSOME MAN,EVEN STILL FOR HIS 80'S.

[@MrKenrwi]

Love lightfoot, so sad that we get old isn’t it, his voice has changed with age not the same anymore but the music hasn’t changed 👍

[@wiwi1478]

Un chanteur admirable qui répand toute une aura autour de lui... Bravo Gordie !

[@oreokookie1000]

The grateful dead were fans...they covered 'early morning rain" way early- in the mid 60's...they obviouisly had great taste!

[@josephsea9377]

No doubt IS one of THEM Rock Gods. Thanks Gordon for the Music, Sir.

[@daf62757]

I am not going to sugarcoat my comments. He clearly has lost his once fantastic voice, But that said, I do think it is great that he is still performing and alive. He is one of my favorite singers and his body of work is up there with the world's best singers/songwriters.

[@flyerphil]

Amazing, still going strong

[@richmyers4426]

The Legend, never gets old

[@margaretwelz1743]

Awesome. Love Him.

[@larrydockery7201]

this is one hell of a guy rock on ole buddy

[@TheCream14]

Great performer and great guy. Good for you to continue and perform!

[@Celloista]

My not so secret crush, always wanted to sing with him, still would.

[@lesschoenberger3070]

He sure likes to say "alright!" a lot lol!!!! That's alright Gordie, keep on playing....

[@katherinejarvis7302]

I Love this Artist He's the Best..

[@staciseniorstuff3274]

Oh my god, how are there so few comments here? So happy to know he's feeling better and touring again WHOOHOO! I loves me some Gordon Lightfoot - not only has he still "got it", he's just as lovely to watch when listening! I never get tired of listening to him. I'm looking forward to March 2019 when he's in southern California - Pasadena in particular. :D

[@olskool3967]

man I have loved him over the decades. I remember these songs like yesterday, 1975 was the other day to me. I am afraid Gordon my leave us this year,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@philc.9280]

Grew up with these great songs. Hate to see him looking so frail these days. Long life Gordon!

[@exerciseequipment7018]

LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!

[@ltlarrow1]

goodness...it truly is sad watching this. and I have been a Lightfoot fan since the early 70's, and still listen to his music

[@kattcity]

Thanks for posting this! Part of the sound track for my youth ...hell....my life.

[@joeslob1199]

Tuff but he is ! Great show. Keep going! Well done set. Great tunes need the writers & support.

[@dawnanderson9645]

Love his music!

[@chocloditelensman]

Thank goodness his fans know the words. But you have to give him credit for keeping at it.

[@marcosbruno9999]

41:31 Sundown

[@williammartinec5798]

I wondered to myself -if I had one singer only to listen to for the next 40 years? With Gord I'd know I would never run out of great songs.(good choice Bill)

[@BrownEyedGirl2100]

Thanks so much for sharing this ,, Awesome video love this,,,,

[@JM-nh8yp]

His guitar playing is superb. His voice had definitely changed though. Great to see him performing though

[@samawada6519]

You can tell time is taking its toll on Gordon Lightfoot.

[@RolandWilder]

Love him, forever, Saludos desde las montañas de Costa Rica.My maternal grandfather was a Newfie.

[@jamcofec]

41:30 absolute gold "Sundown"

[@mleewoodruff4694]

Plumbguru! Thank you for sharing! Oh my the elegance he displays in the mastery of his talent I can only liken it to the smoothness of a " Pirelli "

[@danielhinnebusch5465]

very wonderful

[@tonysorisio7073]

ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@martinaparry8497]

thanks for the hi quality post

[@tonysorisio7073]

I first saw him in 73

[@jgperfater]

Oh my...

[@francispoivre8903]

This is heartbreaking.

[@MrTarkus1]

A lot of respect but at the same time a bit sad.

[@musicmatty67]

God bless and great music but it’s time to pack it in👌

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Gordon : Why Don’t You Sing “ Talking In Your Sleep “ my Favourite

[@Foxael]

I found the bass too loud...maybe my settings.

[@georgetorres3838]

Gordy, a Song writer's Song Writer....have not heard how much Cherokee or Black Foot he really is?

[@darring.9161]

Anyone know what the first tune is called?

[@plumbguru]

Waiting for You

[@craigslistrro709]

A legend to be sure,Love his music, But he should hangup the live acts.. he is a shell of his former self..

[@ballydownfine]

One of the greatest ever singer / songwriters but his voice is so weak and withered he sounds in discomfort . Still a legend though !

[@sandrahepp4859]

His music is great,but the strength of his voice and clarity is weakening with age.