Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown (1974) - TopPop

[@bootss.9642]

RIP to a true Canadian legend. Thank you for all the music and all the years of performances whether on the road or on tv. To think he had just cancelled an upcoming tour at the age of 84. He was one of the first performers in Canada to get back out on the road after concert venues opened back up again during the pandemic.

[@beverlyswartz3486]

It's amazing seeing him on stage, which never happened for a child of the 60s & 79s living in Florida. Though I did have a few of his albums. My brother, an ocean tugboat captain, loved and was freaked a little I think, with The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald. Sad song, but still sung by families of the dead of all ships sunk in the Great Lakes. My brother's area was the Gulf of Mexico and South to Cartagena, Colombia.

[@ElNeo9778]

@@beverlyswartz3486 You should listen to his "Wreck of the Yarmough Castle" in the gulf area!

[@suzanneroche1243]

I was surprised when Gordon did a concert in my hometown of Northampton, MA in 2008. I first heard of him in ‘74 when “Sundown” was on the charts. I was so happy to hear him in person 34 years later! He had a full touring schedule in his 70s and was as good as ever!

[@lilac408]

No special effects just talented people making super wonderful music. Genuine and real!

[@wmjahn]

RIP 😭😭

[@susanlarsen9082]

no special effects and no auto tune.....pure pure talent.... they don't make em like that anymore....tough act to follow... can't touch that ... nope..He is a musical genius!!!

[@raycasas2564]

You have to rest in peace now gord.ty for the music.

[@lucypotato8793]

@@susanlarsen9082 Truly, makes me cry...

[@RogerHurlburt-ym7wi]

Truly less is more

[@lydiamascarin4985]

There was nothing like it. 60's and 70's were the best.

[@beverlyswartz3486]

Music and the Apollo missions were the 60s and 70s iconic memories. In medical technologies and the advent of PCs, late 1990s and the cell phones soon thereafter changed the world. Now we are worried about bad actors use AI for nefarious reasons. And they most likely already have plans to do just that.

[@thomasmuller8428]

RIP Gordon Lightfoot. What a legend

[@steinarbjerke7623]

Born in - 68 i obviously grew up in the 70s... Norway had a beautiful energy back then ... Rock'n roll, disco, indian summers... Now I'm 54 and the memories a precious thing keeping the spirit. Bless You all, You great people of another times. I never expected the world to change this much, to the worse.

[@SF-cq6bg]

Same age & sentiment here

[@bryan2523]

grew up in the 70's too. This is so beautiful, thanks.

[@FalaBell]

I spent many months in Norway playing music around that time and I agree there was so much energy for music.

[@t.beierle7685]

This song instantly takes me back to my early childhood. It's a masterpiece.

[@RockChick]

Such a brilliant gifted singer-songwriter. Your legacy will live on forever.....you will be missed by many. RIP Gordon Lightfoot 💔💜🌹🙏

[@videocat1366]

Back in the day when music and musicians were real.

[@Richieman11]

Well said !

[@Richieman11]

@@chriswesterfield2042 Let's just enjoy it huh ?

[@videocat1366]

Debbie Downer, aka@@chriswesterfield2042, musicians were involved at some point in the process. But thanks

[@Richieman11]

@@chriswesterfield2042 Just to make your life more exciting my friend :)

[@Shelley550]

Yes Ģreat Music by Real Talent on ã 12' string🎼🎵🎶

[@johannamit4388]

This was the first song I sang when I started my music career back in 1974. It's 03/2024 and I asked Alexa to play Sundown by Gordon Lightfoot, it was like a breath of fresh air listening to his music after so many years. Wonderful memories of the 70's. RIP legend.

[@montyduskin4610]

May of 1974 !!! Awesome times and a slower nicer time !! When old relatives and everything meant something !!! Love this song !!!

[@dannmarceau]

Yep.

[@janath9118]

Me too!

[@michelle038038]

You are so right.

[@michelle038038]

1975. My Dad was a master skydiver. We got to know this guy for about a week.

[@mckessa17]

Canadian Icon

[@gambler143]

I saw Gordon when he was 75 years old and still touring. His voice wasn't what it used to be, but we were all singing with him, so it was fine.

[@jeffrobodine8579]

Like taking a ride out in a cool old unrestored car.

[@JoeChrisMorris]

@@jeffrobodine8579 or not!

[@christianschmidt6591]

Lucky you! He was one of those greats whose songs I grew up with.

[@johnrodgers3054]

RIP Gordon. Thanks for the music ❤

[@dannyboy6349]

Can we have the 70's back....please. The clock stops for no one. We were so blessed. Cars, music...simple special time.

[@asboukcomfortable1670]

I love all kinds of music, this reminds me of the 70s. Best time for music! RIP Big G. UK 🇬🇧

[@suzanneroche1243]

RIP Gordon ❤ You left us so many beautiful songs. You will never be forgotten🙏🏻

[@Karl-cf1hy]

Don't be creepin' ! Love this tune. Gord was an amazing Canadian! 🎸👍🤘🇨🇦

[@JB-bc9nm]

Gordon Lightfoot! Thank you for enriching my childhood! Your music was and is timeless!

[@sakaridis]

My god... What a song... I get chills every time I hear it!

[@MoonlightNothing]

Rest peacefully Gordon Lightfoot. My Grandpa and I love your music, thank you ❤🕊

[@shyman99]

This clip is actually from the American program called The Midnight Special. Unfortunately, Lightfoot rarely made promo or lip sync performances, so these live appearances are all we had. So very unfortunate too, because one glaring omission from that time period is a video of him performing his great follow-up, "Carefree Highway".

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

SUNDOWN is one of my all-time favourite songs from this fantastic artist. Sad to hear he has died. R.I.P GORDON LIGHTFOOT

[@MAXIMUSMINIMALIST]

I’m a classic rock fan mostly of RUSH But I have this song on my playlist and on numerous occasions I’ve listen to it five times or more in a row because I just cannot get over how well it is constructed… An absolute masterpiece, and that’s saying a lot coming from someone who spent their entire life listening to Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, and Neil Peart.

[@lornewilson3339]

At least you are staying Canadian 🙂

[@markswinford4546]

Total agreement

[@eddiefraser4373]

Rush fucking rules

[@harlowrioux5790]

Rush considered Lightfoot to be the finest singer and lyricist of all time. Geddy Lee spoke of his relationship with Lightfoot and still does. Rush was also impressed with Gordons touring schedule which always lasted longer than their own.

[@kbusby4824]

Sad to hear the news of his passing. He contributed greatly to the soundtrack of my youth. RIP and Godspeed.

[@markrussell3414]

Awesome song with amazing vocals and fantastic lyrics with plenty of guitars 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎤🎧🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@janath9118]

I agree!

[@craigbrown9029]

RIP loved this song for over 45 yrs and am now playing some tributes.

[@edwardparsons5316]

Loved you're music bro, was/got blindsided from a lifelong relationship with R&B and jazz. Lyrics that haunted and encouraged me throughout my youth and beyond such a beautiful work....RIP Gordan Lightfoot.

[@gregcruse4647]

What a wonderful song. Godspeed sir!

[@jasenanderson8534]

RIP Gord. Timeless classic of a fantastic era.

[@ste123456754]

And it was. LOVED every minute so glad I was around rip gorden your voice was golden

[@brianduncan2793]

i have seen him live a few times always a quality show . Love this Canadian Storyteller :)

[@SandraMaria-go9hh]

Amazing! And the 70's songs are amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@heikecharles5605]

❤

[@michaelanderson5975]

I grew up in the hood AKA the projects as a young kid I grew up in a jazz family my dad played saxophone and flute but I listened to so much music on the radio and this was one of many songs that I grew up on I always wondered who this guy was and what he looked like he is a phenomenal performer and songwriter his song The Edmund Fitzgerald is a songwriters masterpiece thank God for this music that we can go back and listen to and reminisce on good pure music pure living

[@mckessa17]

Gordy was a great story teller, RIP

[@billbaggins1688]

Canadian national anthem. RIP Mr Lightfoot.

[@podcastdegeneraciones]

Two thumbs up for Gordon Lightfoot wherever he is right now…I am a Mexican but I remember this song being played on the radio in Mexico an even though I couldn’t understand the language at that time the rhythm attracted me as a child …as an adult later on I can appreciate the lyrics and the deep meaning of the song…without any doubt one of the biggest composers and performers of all times !

[@debbieblaylock9997]

I was 15 going on 16 in September when I saw him on the Mednight Special in May of that year I love this song brings back good memories

[@grahamashdown4134]

Great song from 1974,wonderful to hear it again.

[@RockChick]

Wow what a fantastic live version ..love it much.... ive never heard this before 💖💖💖

[@dynjarren7523]

What a voice and great songs! Thank you Gordon Lightfoot for the gift of songs you shared with us all over a lifetime. I feel so lucky that I was alive to see and hear it all. RIP 💐

[@Porsche996driver]

Wow live and true to the recording just slight guitar variations. What a voice and encouraging folks to engage and clap along. Great share!

[@andreasboose5611]

"Wow" , what a great Live - Version ..at the end the audience..handclapping ❤❤❤

[@skuuvatakis]

These old videos are the next best thing to a time machine.

[@stevendorris5713]

Sweet journeys, GORDON. , Your music will live on forever!!!

[@johnwilliams9244]

RIP … Thanks for your music!

[@pattibrooks1907]

Born in 56 but grew up in the 60s and was 15 when this song first came out !

[@lucypotato8793]

He was such a lovely guy! thank you Gord! He sang a song & told many great stories, unbelievable! 1 of Canada's greatest gifts!

[@cflyer550]

Heard this on the am dial a million times growing up - but oh such a classic

[@bertskidmore5506]

Thanks for the music, R.I.P Gordon

[@veritasomniavincit7]

The proper thing to do when this music plays on the radio is to turn it up and sing along. Farewell Music man, Rest In Peace

[@azurecielo52479]

Gordon Lightfoot was most amazing lyricist. I know he's alive

[@michaelkchamunorwa-sibanda5067]

I honestly didn't know him , by chance I was watching SUPERNATURAL ( THE TV SERIES) and it was the final score on one of episodes. I searched for this song and voila I have been listening to him ever since. Great Canadian musician. Timeless

[@ladyofkasnova]

Great song. I was 6 at this time. I love this song. ❤️❤️

[@colingeddes2172]

7 at the time, always remember this tune on our radio in the uk..gordon did some great songs.

[@fasteddie9529]

@@colingeddes2172 I was 7 as well. Wish we could go back to those days.

[@john111257]

@@colingeddes2172 daylight katy

[@colingeddes2172]

@@john111257 yeah great track.

[@colingeddes2172]

@@fasteddie9529 u and me both mate.

[@analeegarciamoreira7866]

Excelent singer gordon ligthfoot verry nice song sundown

[@permasun1]

I find this video to be a refreshing little nugget from the past…to know that back then when everybody lip synced on the shows, Gordon Lightfoot chose to do it authentically live! Great performance.

[@fantaz963]

R.I.P. Thanks for all your great songs.

[@marksneddon3709]

Wow Never heard this live Sounds amazing

[@patrickmcentee2740]

Just read he died. Searched for this song to remind me of my younger days. Thanks Gordon

[@michaelhowitt1318]

Im from Scotland but i was in Toronto in 74 i loved it there good This song takes me back The generator Disco ? on Young street?

[@mckessa17]

Cool. I was born in Toronto Canada loves you.

[@MrChasewalker]

RIP Gord ... thank you for the music

[@davidgrosberg4527]

Classic Rock and Roll/ Folk music , Those were the days I surly miss them miss my youth it was free then , Todays music is not the same, no meaning just vulgar

[@patrickhicks9880]

It's a shame he's gone but he left behind some fantastic music to discover it's all new to me

[@omardeleon2306]

Hadn't realized until now, that Chris Pratt looks like Gordon!! If they decide to make a movie about Gord, he'd be the choice. RIP, Gordon. Your songs will live on.

[@tracyhall6195]

..Wow ! 😮 You ain't kidding ! 2:16 Good catch ! 😃

[@montyurukalo4549]

R.I.P. Gordon a legendary poet and singer

[@richardhessian4725]

The song reputed to be about Cathy Smith. A notorious Canadian groupie/backup singer/drug dealer who wound up being convicted of overdosing John Belushi with a fatal "speedball" (heroin/cocaine mix) in 1982.

[@louwho2441]

That's what I have heard...😮

[@trishasorenson7009]

One of the greatest songwriters of all times😊 does anybody else think he looks like he could be Chris Pratt’s father?❤

[@jadilsonalvesdasilva7192]

Grande canto muito profissional parabéns pelo vídeo 👏👏👏

[@neideaparecida3781]

Época inesquecível 🤙👏🏼👏🏼

[@peecee1384]

One of the best there is. Thanks Gordon.

[@rosischatz5728]

Wunderschön .Werde wehmütig ,weil lange her😔❤️

[@mialebon3713]

Looooove this song❤❤❤❤ what a song!!!

[@juanmariohinojosa9213]

Un gran grupo. ❤🎸🎼🎵🎶🌹👏❤ Me parece excelente 🌹 👍 Felicidades para ❤ 🌹 ustedes

[@sheatiller2465]

Toppop let him play live? That's great.

[@user-bf7ts8eo3m]

His music will live forever

[@ronih.8256]

So Beatiful Songs Rip Gordon😢

[@garryshea4945]

it took me 6 times to login, I just wanted to make sure this year was noted in my history. I was in grade 7 and Mrs. Pilkie introduces these tunes to us. We are lucky classmates.

[@detlefheubach5843]

ein sehr schönes Lied, das ist bleibende Musik, fantastisch ❤ 👍 ❤

[@raymondpanagos5197]

Das ist sehr gute Musik !! Guten Tag aus America. 🇺🇸🇩🇪 ...Horen Sie sich sein Lied "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" an, es ist unglaublich !!

[@detlefheubach5843]

@@raymondpanagos5197 ja, das war auch unsere Musik früher, damals, in jungen Jahren, Amerika hat gute Musiker, es gab früher ja unglaublich viel schöne Musik, Amerika, England ......... war ne tolle Zeit, hört man sie jetzt wieder denkt man an früher, an die Jahre, als man jung war ............ ❤ 🎶 ❤ ( gute Zeit 🥰👍🥰 )

[@raymondpanagos5197]

@@detlefheubach5843 Gordon Lightfoot kommt aus Kanada...Ja, die wo fruher...Meine Mutter ist aus Berlin. Kam 1962 hierher. GroBartige Frauen, ich verehrte sie und vermisse sie sehr. Sie ist leider 2020 verstorben. 💔 Mein Avatar ist ihr Bild.

[@detlefheubach5843]

@@raymondpanagos5197 liebe Grüße nach Amerika, einen Traum habe ich, ich möchte einmal in meinem Leben nach San Francisco, schon in jungen Jahren, an der bekannten Brücke stehen und durch die Stadt bummeln mit meiner Frau, auch sie möchte und freut sich, vielleicht klappt es ❤ 👍 ❤

[@JaeLao]

Just a few hours and I already miss that he isn't on this earth anymore.

[@sarahkiernan2375]

watched Salem's Lot, now I cannot get this fantastic song outta my mind

[@jamalghazzaoui1792]

I loved this song as I was doing my high school that time 1974

[@man08839]

Upload more songs of this singer

[@dhdeirdrehoran1]

So sad to hear of his death, Music History.

[@stevekirksey9293]

Another one of my favorite singers 😊

[@sabinebrignell7210]

A brilliant song!

[@cynthiataylor1425]

Awesome that's so lovely to hear class xxx 👍👍👍☀️❤️

[@jameshope398]

Sundown has always been my favourite Gordon Lightfoot somg

[@sharonkaskowski9338]

I Love Gordon Lightfoot 🤩💜🤩💜😍💜😍

[@tracyhall6195]

I believe the gentleman that is quite capably handling the lead-acoustic guitar here is the late-great Red Shea (1938-2008), a renowned Canadian folk guitarist, who recorded in the studio and toured live with GL for many-many years. Bravo, Red ! 1:49 3:02 👏 🍻 ..*P.S. = Maybe his beautiful red hair gave it away ?! 😂

[@ElChupacabra77B]

It’s not. It’s Terry Clements: Red’s successor from 1971-2011.

[@strongnyc]

Genius. RIP, Gordon.

[@asboukcomfortable1670]

Back again, obsessed, sing it when cleaning! UK 🇬🇧

[@Trubetzkoy]

A timeless classic

[@berinchtein]

saw Gordon around 2 months ago in Montreal

[@realomegamodern]

thats awesome! did he change?

[@berinchtein]

@@realomegamodern He did. He struggled a lot when singing and couldn't say complete sentences without stopping and drinking water but other than that, it was still nice to hear

[@joeyplays5078]

He was born on on November 17th 1938 and this song was released on March 25th 1974 so I did my calculations if this song was made on 1978 then he would be 50 so then because there was 4 years until 78 I did - 4 that means he could have been 45 years old because remember he was born on November 17th 1938 and was released on March 25th 1974 that’s why he was 45 years old true Canadian legend so sad Rip❤ miss you Gordon

[@joannefalkinder393]

What a pure classic 💯🇬🇧

[@lindsaykelly2224]

It's one of the best songs I've heard

[@ace6285]

Killer bass line

[@allantaylor8449]

Heard this on a episode of the Blacklist, awesome, underrated artist

[@alexmartinez7278]

I’ve listened to his music since 72, what a story teller he is.

[@huygensmario9446]

Me too !!!

[@terryballard4674]

fabulous song!

[@chrissmith7259]

Love this song, faded jeans, back stairs, losing again, it's a sin!

[@johnhaggard]

Amazing songwriting 🖤🖤🖤

[@reginaarce4001]

I love it thanks

[@horstwassermann2751]

Wahnsinn,einfach Klasse.Meine Jugend.

[@ernestkiyoshk9255]

A true classic this song is 😮