Gordon Lightfoot, The Last Time I Saw Her, Live 1977, Montreux

[@74bshs]

This is probably Gordon Lightfoot's best piece, that for some reason never got much play in the early '70's, when I was a teenager. Forty years later and I find it here; what a tear-jerker, what a gut-wrencher. They don't write or sing music like this anymore...Thank you for this wonderful post!

[@celeriacmarcus]

I heard this song on the radio very often back in the days.

[@rayrushforth6390]

very true

[@raymondf1000]

My favourites from Gordon are Beautiful and Softly…..I love this one too but I prefer Glen Campbell’s version.

[@Architectureguy]

@@raymondf1000 I go back and forth. I love the arrangement on Glen's version, but Gordon gives so much hurt and emotion in his voice.

[@harvey1954]

His UA material was so much better than his later commercial Warner Brothers stuff.

[@barbaragilbert8841]

This is my favourite recording of this song. Gordon's voice is heard so well...more than the studio recording or any other live recording I've heard. I just can't get enough of this mans voice...it's like warm milk and honey . Every night in bed before I fall asleep I listen to this tune and Beautiful...my two favourites of Gordon's. There is not now and I fully believe never will be another voice as pure and beautiful as Gordon's.

[@jennymabrey8964]

I agree and am reading his biography now.

[@richardharison1782]

Thank you, Barbara for your compliment,as I was the live concert sound engineer at that Montreux concert. That whole Montreux concert is covered in chapter 30 of my book: "Once Upon a Red Eye - Life on the Road with Gordon Lightfoot"

[@waynesanchez6504]

To each his own. Glen Campbell for me. Each has its own virtues and, of course, it was GORDON whose rare GENIUS conceived it. THANK YOU, Gordo❤

[@ivangranger8494]

@@waynesanchez6504👍🏼I believe Gordon wanted Glen To release this gem, along with the beautiful arrangement accompanying, Glen. I’m only aware of Glen releasing it, and Gordon’s on his albums. But it was Glen, just as Peter Paul and Mary aced, ‘In the early morning rain, that produced a Magnificent version, of this beauty.

[@bowler57a]

What must this man's heart be like? He must have feelings we just can't experience until he tells us about them. God bless Gordon Lightfoot.

[@rayrushforth6390]

he sings his heart - very truthful of his experience of love

[@andied9641]

His voice penetrates my whole being. I cry every time I hear this, decades ago right up to now. There will never be another Gordon. This live version is SO much better than the recorded version. RIP 💔

[@cherixbiggs5819]

It is better than the studio version!!! I keep coming back to play this live version. ❤❤❤😢😢 notice…as usual the audience doesnt make a peep until the end. Then we knew we could applaud. RIP,Gordon, we are all keeping you alive….and maybe your daughter will carry on your legacy! She has your beauty and lovely voice. Meredith Moon Lightfoot? Please keep your Dad’s talent going on!!!🙏🏻 it’s the vibratto makes it better!

[@evelyncagle2455]

I agree with you. So beyond beautiful and did not get the recognition it deserved.❤😂we miss you Gordon. I always dreaded the day he would leave us for another journey.

[@2create101ArtistJSC]

Few can write and sing such songs of love as Gordon Lightfoot.

[@randymuro9486]

I met Gordo at one of his concerts south of San Jose Cal. . My wife and I went to it . We had to walk across the stage to the seats when. I saw on the other end of the stage and waved to him and he walked to us. I met him half way and we shook hands and introduced ourselves. We talked about fifteen minutes and then he had to start his concert. It was great as usual. This happened in the 1980 s .

[@nbenefiel]

Rest in peace, Gordon. Your songs will live as long as people have voices.

[@waynesanchez6504]

God knows I absolutely LOVE several of this immensely talented and DEDICATED genius. It puzzles me, though, that he thought "Early Morning Rain" was his BEST song. THIS weaves an amazingly intoxicating, addictive tale, of a man, racked by the agony of unspeakable loss and grief, at once trying to convince himself he lost nothing, while trying to come to terms with that loss. Brilliant

[@jonathanstewart632]

Bonnie, There is such beauty in his voice, I have to stop and listen every time I hear it.

[@stevetournay6103]

Here on 2 May 2023. Gordon left us last night...

[@Mranstedsf]

We saw him in SF in 1981 a few weeks before our son was born. He kicked as the music played We'd play it for him after he was born Happy memories

[@mikehill584]

There is a reason, why Gordon Lightfoot is considered, the "Canadian Bob Dylan"! It is songs like this one! Pure poetry!!! As an American, (born from a Canadian mother) I wish he was ours!!!

[@gabrieli4734]

I was sitting at my desk and my project manager approached me.. I had my ear pods and he asked "who are you listening to?" I said Gordon Lightfoot...he smiled and walked away...another fan....

[@Chantal99997]

The magic of Gordon Lightfoot. ♡ Pure poetry!

[@cherixbiggs5819]

My beloved Gordon....I wonder if my life will ever be tolerable now he is gone. We saw him at least 20 times in concert over 50 years. There was nobody like him (and I know music and it's my 2nd grand passion after my husband and Scottie) and I'm grateful to God I found Gordon in 1970 -- the same year I found my husband. Hubby always drove me to seee my Gordon, even if we hd to stay at a motel overnight, or cross the Peace Bridge to Canada. He came to my CIty several times, and we always went so I could just fall in love all over again with Gordon in person. It was like he was the only one onstage and singing straight to me, I just started to cry, again, so its time to go,

[@georgeflutey5925]

He was incredible!!

[@shovel_head80]

Without a doubt he is master 🙏

[@davidlarson897]

beautiful, thank you! I love him too

[@barbaralecam9085]

Listen to the lyrics in this song, they are absolute poetry! Gordon Lightfoot I am proud you are Canadian!

[@bishadeal]

He's the best!!! I was so fortunate to have him sign my Martin guitar last year in NY. He was so kind to me and my 16 year old son. Enjoy!!!

[@barbaralecam9085]

+bishadeal you must have been excited to meet him! I saw him once in concert many years ago! Even though he is in his 70s now his concerts are advertises almost a year in advanced! He is one of the very best!

[@martypalanos2460]

been a fan for 50yrs, all I can say is thank you Mr. Lightfoot

[@rosemaria300]

This song is so beautiful! And Gordon's voice is so perfect and so full of emotion. It brings tears to my eyes! Gordon Lightfoot is the "Best singer and songwriter ever! He touches you heart and soul. Like know one else!

[@rosemaria300]

Drift away into another time and place, No one can express emotions of Love like Gordon can! And that voice...dreamy! What a man! Has had my heart for years!!! Love you Gordon!

[@carrie0123210]

To have someone feel that way about you is Wonderful. Awesome that they do but it's painful to imagine them in pain

[@carpenter33]

Those were the good days...days of heart felt lyrics and melodies. Just saw Gordon in Nanaimo, BC it sure was a pleasure to see him once again in Nanaimo.

[@nbenefiel]

I grew up in Detroit. Lightfoot performed there all the time. We always went to see him. He also frequently played in Windsor at the university there, in his really early days. We went there too. Joni Mitchell lived in Detroit too and we often went to the Chessmate coffeehouse to see her and her then husband Chad Mitchell.

[@janicehaynes1528]

Most beautiful song ever

[@jamesduffy3361]

This tune by Lightfoot really reveals his ability to bring the audience into the song as aposed to just listening to a song about a woman he once knew..he really has a way allowing the audience to care about them both, yet realizing he is looking back to the relationship they once had...

[@louiseoctober8]

incredible...he knows love and love lost and can express it perfectly in his guitar and song

[@MusicbyBenjamin]

Lightfoot sings this song with so much passion. Whatever version I hear! :) And I can honestly and clearly relate to the song's message.

[@sandieklingoninthehouse9789]

Grew up on your music on a farm. Oh my what a time it was. Thank you ever so much!

[@chrisraine1]

It is my firm belief that Gordon wrote this song for me, personally. It just fitted so perfectly when I left Anna. Nothing I have heard since come even comes close, except maybe Donovans' Catch The Wind. Both truelly heartfelt songs. Thankyou, Mr Lightfoot.

[@haysfordays]

He was magic.

[@Baci302]

One of the great artists of our time.

[@patrickjordan7547]

This song just makes me cry it is so beautiful and so haunting and it reminds me of a love I lost and have not seen since!

[@Pattyoday]

Takes my breath away.......such powerful lyrics.

[@LouiseMaeAllardBrouder-po1gs]

“THE LAST TIME I SAW HER” SONG BY THE GREAT SINGER SONGWRITER GORDON LIGHTFOOT ❤️👍🏻👍🏽👍🏽

[@martinalenz5029]

He sounds like a French Chansonieur. Very impressive. Beautiful...

[@roybean7166]

Bob Dylans favourite songwriter, as far i know. And no wonder, Gordon is magnificent in all his songs.

[@trudigoodman4825]

I love this song. He does the best version. Although Glen Campbell did try his hand at it.

[@rayrushforth6390]

true true Trudi - usually the original artist does it best ! love this song too !

[@paikiabandboy]

timeless

[@RussellWatson777]

Not a pun, but the words do leave me speechless... Gordon's amazing lyrics.

[@cherixbiggs5819]

I can hear his amazing vibratto!❤

[@barbaralecam9085]

His next best songs to this one are The Way I Feel and The Canadian Railroad Trilogy!

[@malbig2344]

RIP

[@bishadeal]

Near Peaceful Waters ...

[@saliarosaliedralu402]

❤❤❤

[@archolino]

🌲💓🌲

[@OnlyVisitingU]

This is probably the most beautiful song ever written by anyone - thank you Gordon, however I think in this performance Gordon got the words wrong and missed the verse "the last time I walked with her....." Nonetheless it expresses a deep regret that I have had to live with for a very long time now....

[@williamj.sheehan2001]

Take heart, my friend, Johnston. Many, if not most, of us live with similar regrets. Sometimes, things just don't work out the way we might have hoped or intended. I truly believe that if we are of sincere heart, all will be made good when we step to the other side, and peace will cradle us eternally.

[@pattysims7236]

Since he wrote it he could change the lyrics however he wants to, and he may have changed the song bc it gets old singing the same thing in the same way...thousands of times.

[@elliebenora]

He sounds great...but this is not 'live'! I would expect to see him perform the song on a 'live ' post.

[@richardharison1782]

Actually Ellie Benora, that song was taped live at Montreux, I know this because I was Gordon's live concert sound engineer and I mixed that song on that date in Montreux. The original poster got the year wrong. It was in 1976. I weill, however happily accept the backward compliment!

[@richardharison1782]

That whole Montreux concert is covered in chapter 30 of my book: "Once Upon a Red Eye - Life on the Road with Gordon Lightfoot"

[@williamj.sheehan2001]

@@richardharison1782 Hi Richard, I think Ellie might have meant that she was disappointed that this nice audio wasn't paired with video footage as well.

[@richardharison1782]

@@williamj.sheehan2001 Then wouldn't she have said "disappointed it wasn't a video?" Oh well, always wise to give someone the benefit of the doubt!

[@williamj.sheehan2001]

@@richardharison1782 Yes indeed! Thanks, Richard. Great mixing job, by the way!

[@harper626]

Great song by Gordon. However, I like Glen Campbell's version better. It's perfection.

[@Haiveta]

Like Glen Campbell’s version much better♥️

[@jeandeaux2129]

This is because ur a Glen Campbell fan. A Mick Jagger fan wd like MJ's version, were there one. I hope this helps u understand urself better.

[@Haiveta]

@@jeandeaux2129 I think you had better get yourself well informed about this particular song. Mick Jagger, for your information NEVER sang this song EVER. Of course, I am a Glen Campbell fan - Glen Campbell sings with depth, emotion, heart and soul. A great talented musician that lived on this planet!!!

[@harper626]

@@jeandeaux2129 I am a Gordan Lightfoot fan but I like Glen Campbell's version of this song better. Apparently you are a self appointed psychotherapist.

[@empressohno]

Glen Campbell is not in Gordy's league. Now go away.