gordon lightfoot talking in your sleep live in concert bbc 1972

[@pennypcc]

Rest in peace, Gordon Lightfoot. Your music will reverberate on Earth for decades.

[@JorgeGonzalez-km5mu]

May a choir of angels receive you my dear Genius.......you are bigger than Edmund Fitzgerald¡¡..Regards From Chile my dear canadian friends

[@johnnyberetta9533]

This song takes my breath away. I think it is one of Lightfoot's finest. I am surprised it didn't become a mega hit. I don't think it was promoted enough or received enough airplay on AM radio.

[@nancyarmstrong7472]

I’m with you on this song. When I hear it it hits me right in my heart.

[@jfuzz9083]

I agree too ... it should have been a monster, no accounting for tastes I guess. This was the song that really turned me into a Lightfoot fan, up till then I liked him but the whole album this tune came from knocked my socks off.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

It was based on a true story

[@buckjohnson1119]

I remember hearing it on AM radio, when it was released. I absolutely loved it. I can go back all those decades and be looking out my window, listening. ✨🕊✨

[@thomasblain5024]

Agree completely. I think it was not a hit because it cuts too close, exposing truth few people want to confront.

[@uscgccampbell]

Written to break your heart and it does. Reminiscent of "Diary" by David Gates and Bread. She's talking in her sleep, but not about him. Ive been a fan for about 52 years now since "If you could read my mind". His concert sound is perfect as the day you listened to the LP. He is one in a million. He delivers on stage. No fluff. No wasted time. Just lots of vintage songs, sung beautifully.

[@buckjohnson1119]

Gordon’s was released before , Diary, it I can remember correctly in my youth.

[@cherixbiggs5819]

Diary released 1972; you cant be trying to compare that teeny bopper diary 🎉tune with Gordon Lightfoot’s … TIYS released in 1971 about a grown man having his world shattered!? I lived that song in 1971. I was 19.5 yrs and dumped by the only man I ever planned to marry. He came back. He was 25 yrs old…and I was there…waited 4 more years because I was done with men and all the pain they can bring. Then I insisted on marriage or goodbye. Gordon Lightfoot kept me alive.❤️🙏🏻

[@andrewbell2324]

The look on the young girls face in the audience says it all. She’s absolutely mesmerised by the man’s brilliance. Still touring and wooing them in at 83 years of age. It just can’t get any better.

[@aloquicious]

That voice!!!! man what a voice! so distinct deep and soothing. As good a songwriter as any. One of Canada's greatest contributions to the world of music.

[@jimandrews8768]

Is brilliant.

[@kimk4536]

I'm still holding my breath in total AWE. The emotion pours from his words....felt first in his heart. I was literally mesmerized for the entirety of this ballad.....and am still. ✨❤

[@chrisgeorgi6029]

Such a beautifully sad song....

[@patrickchubey3127]

Back in the 70's this song was part of the mosaic of music on the radio. There's nothing like this on the radio now, a song like this would stand alone. Such a pretty guitar melody, too bad no one writes stuff like this anymore.

[@Buckshot1957]

Gordon in his prime. Absolutely the best. 😊

[@mikehurtubise4115]

It's astounding to know that this man from my little town could be so bloody amazing and such a humble gentleman to boot

[@davidboswell5322]

I've been listening to his music since 1971. I'd be hard-pressed think of a singer-songwriter as good as Gordon Lightfoot. He is in a league all by himself.

[@mathmusic1490]

He's the troubadour of Canada........of the world!!

[@Martin00028Guitar]

If I could only give BACK the joy, happiness, and music that Gordon has given me,, I would!,,, Thank you Gordon for 40+ years of wonderment! Dale

[@suzannelawson9215]

So many,, many great songs by Gordon Lightfoot, but this song is my very favourite. It touches me in a way that is hard to explain. It's not just the lyrics, but also the intense melody, the sadness of the song that envelops me every time I listen to it.

[@stikine7]

Gord's one of the few musicians who is so fantastically talented that he sounds just as great live as on recording. Long live Gordon Lightfoot. Love this music beyond words.

[@WilliamBrownGuitar]

So true. I saw him at Vanderbilt Univ. in Nashville in 1989 and it he was unbelievably good. Even better than his recorded versions really.

[@Evyvonnek]

What was doing in 1972, I would come home from work, I would set on the floor, and turn on Gordon Lightfoot song. I would listen, and listen, and sometimes, I would cry, I loved his voice so much. I am still listing to him sing. It is a inspiration for me to listen to Gordon Lightfoot singing. I was so sad to hear, about the relationship, he had with that devil, ruin his life.

[@nbenefiel]

Gordon Lightfoot was a big fan of Detroit back in the day. We used to go see him all the time. In his very early days, he used to play at the university in Windsor, Ontario. We went there too. I’ve lost track of the number of times Insaw Gordon. I still have his records and CDs. Joni Mitchell also lived in Detroit at that time. We would go see her at the Cessmate coffeehouse on Livernois. She played there with her then husband Chuck Mitchell.

[@toregister8615]

Absolutely timeless! I could listen to this in a hundred years from now and still enjoy every single note. I truly feel sad for the 10 people that didn't understand the music with their thumbs down. KZbin is funny like that.

[@Evyvonnek]

God, put me in touch with Gordon’s Lightfoot’s music. I came to Toronto when I was 17 by myself. I brought Gordon’s first album, and instead of going out, drinking, and taking drugs, I would come home a listen to Gordon’s songs. Gordon was my guardian angel, watching over me, with his beautiful music. I owe you Gordon.

[@California6567]

As great as anything this Canadian musical ICON has ever composed ! I think it is his finest work !

[@badnewsBH]

There's not a finer song ever written. :)

[@rayrushforth6390]

agreed probably his best !

[@998711]

I have loved his music since the first time I heard him sing in 1972. I think this concert he did for all of us who love his music was a gift. It shows him at his very best.

[@mberry55]

Wow. 3 minutes and 10 seconds of perfection

[@monicacall7532]

Amen!

[@kimk4536]

SO TRUE...simply breathtaking!✨

[@nivagnoswal]

boy, i've forgotten how many great songs this guy has written. his songs will outlive all of us.

[@elainedangerfield8433]

Gavin Lawson Yes! And I'm glad they will live on! Younger generation needs to turn on to him...

[@MrSkegman]

my high school sweet heart loved this song. she died on feb 12. I can hear this song no more

[@998711]

I am sorry for your loss. I hope the beauty in this song reminds you of her and brings you comfort.

[@scdevon]

Awesome performance. 2" Quadruplex videotape masters look and sound fantastic. BBC Engineers really knew their stuff back then.

[@gubbie2u]

I love, love, love this song. So sad, without being "manipulative" ... Loves ya, Gord!

[@downhill240]

Over 40 years I've been listening to this beautiful voice. I'm so lucky, he's made my life a little sweeter for it!

[@monicacall7532]

I first heard on the radio singing “If You Could Read My Mind” the first time our local radio station played it. It was the first time that a song and the most voice I’d ever had heard(or ever will) made me cry. I’m still a big fan all of these years later.

[@downhill240]

@@monicacall7532 I'm happy that I got see him perform live in his later years. Still with that voice and those amazing lyrics.

[@monicacall7532]

Downhill 2400 my best friend and I saw him in 1974 when he was in his vocal prime. We both fell madly in love with him as a result. His looks have changed as has his voice as he’s grown older , but I still firmly believe that there is no singer/songwriter who even comes close to the sheer poetry of his lyrics, the melodies that fit so perfectly with those lyrics and the deep emotion with which he sings each song. Pure heaven as far as I’m concerned.

[@monicacall7532]

Oops I meant to say most beautiful voice. Chalk the mistake to Covid brain fog.🥴

[@downhill240]

@@monicacall7532 When you said in your first comment that his music made you cry, it reminded me of trying to learn the lyrics to, "The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald". I'm a student of guitar. I finally gave up learning that song because I always break out in tears. That song tears me up every time. I have special affinity for people who do the dirty dangerous work just to feed their families. It's what humanity is all about!

[@susancantalupo2531]

Gorgeous melody; another masterpiece by him....one of those obscure songs that didn't get much airtime. Sometimes they're the best ever.

[@leerothman7570]

Gordon's music greatly effected my own songwriting back in the 70's when that was my thing. Now at 70 I can only reflect the amazing music he blessed us with.

[@davidodell6608]

My favorite Gordon Lightfoot song, beautifully rendered.

[@lgbet6w58g4]

My favorite G L song. Sad to hear about his passing. R.I.P.

[@delgie6]

How beautiful was that ... RIP Gordon

[@yosemitesam60]

Absolutely magnificent! I consider this era to be Gord's finest. I've never seen this before. He sounds great. This is priceless. Thank you so much.

[@Tsukamaki]

Much respect for this man and what he brought to the table.

[@brugnamename6133]

RIP, Gordon. Such talent to remember him by.

[@susandestratis9951]

Gorden Lightfoot is such an incredible singer song writer. Every song brings tears to eyes. Sky:) @--}--}---

[@JorgeGonzalez-km5mu]

Hermoso....Realmente un trabajo musical profundo...hermoso acordes...una voz importante......aplausos...porque ya no tenemos este nivel de arte.....esto es arte....

[@jeanmarler9438]

He is a treasure. Timeless beautiful giff to the world

[@Silvermac27]

I was 13 yrs old when I first heard of Gordon Lightfoot,through my sisters in Universety with a 45 record of "Sundown" lol and I have nevr stopped since listening to this marvellous singer,now I am 50 yrs old and my children are brought up on gords wonderful music..Thanks for this..

[@rebeccae.5217]

One of my favorites of his.

[@mathmusic1490]

Goes straight to my soft, sad spot for beauty and sadness........full emotions here from the genius to me

[@sq8540]

His voice is amazing but I am really drawn time after time to his precision phrasing that elevate his music from singing to storytelling from the heart 💕 And the guitar players on stage with him...WOW. love to know more about them.

[@johnholland723]

Johnny Beretta, me as well Johnny,…On why it didn’t become a big hit. I think so much was happening in the music scene at that point that there just wasn’t room for everybody. Later on Gordon would come into his genius songwriting. What a great man he was and it is sad to see him go. I heard he told his manager just when he was going.We had a good run or something like that was said,I understand.I met him in ‘73 at Tanglewood.He gave me half a Fosters,I believe,saying:”I don’t think I need this. I watched him get out of the car with about five women all carrying flowers and he came across the field about 100 yards and sat down on the bench next to me. I was speechless. I was such a fan of his and have always played his music.God rest his soul. He was and is a great man; just as Bob Dylan is a great man and woody Guthrie and Stan Rogers.

[@iheartmattlawrence12]

My dad made me listen to Gordon Lightfoot and everytime i listen to him it reminds me of my dad

[@johnrichardson-dawes3537]

Thank you so much for posting this. This BBC concert was the first time I saw and heard Gordon Lightfoot and I recorded it on a long-lost reel-to-reel! Seeing it again was very moving. Still one of my favourite songs ever.

[@danieldelaney9747]

one of the great troubadours of the 1970's. loved this little known song from his great collection along with "the Last Time".

[@adamclowes4631]

Wonderful song performed beautifully, its perfect. I love Gordon's music its very special to me and i love singing and playing guitar to his music. Wonderful song writer 😊

[@sylviaknappe8323]

Wonderful song by a wonderful man with a wonderful soul.....and a special friend.

[@erindavies1]

So many of Gordon's songs are beautiful and have a timeless feel to them. But this song, his voice...it speaks directly to the heart and soul. I suspect he doesn't read these comments but just in case...thank you so much for this and all of your soulful music.

[@jobarryderafera6063]

The lyrics may sound simple but it’s not., it cuts deep. His voice really suits the music in my ear.

[@e.c.mitchell2304]

Thank you Gord. your voice and this song take me back to a painful time, but your gift is to help heal.

[@WilliamBrownGuitar]

As perfect as a song can be. Gordon is a treasure. I saw him a few times (Phila. and Nashville) and I think he was as good or better live as on his recordings. That's a sign of greatness and integrity. No processing or production gimmicks necessary, just pure talent, perfection, and musical genius.

[@golfguyw5]

Great song by a great man. You are the best Gord!!

[@oneastrails]

If you don't feel any emotion listening to a Gordon Lightfoot song, you are dead inside.

[@susandestratis415]

This Gorden Lightfoot song talking in your sleeps kills me deep inside...this goes out to my brother "Eric" I call his name out in my sleep...he left me in Boston...I didn't know I wa him. Sara

[@RefindBoutique]

Just brilliant, so heartfelt. It reaches deep into your soul.

[@PitiMiami]

just beautiful, and from the heart. On Valiant Ones's Day. ( St. Valentine's.)

[@georgittesingbiel219]

OMG! I had, still have the biggest crush on Gordon Lightfoot!

[@danhorne3582]

Gets me every time . A Great Canadian .

[@briansinkins6862]

This song is a HEARTBREAK, but you will heal and one fine day you will find a LOVE TO LAST.

[@14mapleleaf]

I have many Gordon favorites, but this is close to the top.

[@cherixbiggs5819]

My greatest love, Gordon… I would never have hurt your heart. I will always love you as much as my own husband, Rick. RIP beautiful soul. We saw you 20 times in person….but for me it was just you singing to me in North Tonawanda, NY. ❤️🙏🏼

[@jschwizz2842]

tears were shed.

[@heatherbrown9368]

his music always takes me away, beautiful!

[@RitaDickson1]

Absolutely beautiful, I adore all of Gordons' music/songs. Thank you for the joy you have given us and continue to give. :-)

[@tarington]

Gord at his best, his music brings the words to life. You can just picture yourself in bed and wondering those same thoughts.

[@cherixbiggs5819]

Mr. Blackhall....this is almost as great as going to a Gord concert. Many, many thanks. Cheri B.

[@hdrk59]

Lovely just Lovely

[@haddock107]

What a lovely thing to say, Dale! I too am a Gordon fan, & u couldn't have put it better.

[@markduncan6690]

Magic!! It doesn't get any better ten this!!

[@DuffWatkins]

magnificent. long time favourite.

[@1viva]

What a beautiful song and voice! ♥♥

[@catmandani]

Wow, great song, great quality sound and video. Brings back memories. Thanks for posting.

[@Evyvonnek]

Gordon, my Canadian Idol.

[@violetjm]

Peter Borrelli got it right: Richard Haynes on bass, Red Shea on guitar. Terry Clements had begun to tour with Lightfoot before 1972, and Red Shea had basically stopped touring around 1970, but this performance is most definitely Red Shea.

[@tcquinn1]

A really nice video.. Lightfoot is a great talent -- as a composer and performer.

[@bunab]

Happy Birthday, Gord. What a gift to music you are!

[@discoveryman59]

Its Red Shea. if you watch the complete concert Gordon introduces both his band mates as Rick Haynes bass and Red Shea.

[@donnlarossa9173]

simply amazing song writer he left us such a gift and continues to write more songs.

[@sarahedwards2]

Great song to listen to when you wake up in the middle of the night from a bad dream.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

How many people think back 40 years or so to someone who they lost and this song tells the story why ?

[@truettneathery8071]

Me .

[@danielibnz]

@@truettneathery8071 Me too...;-(

[@trevorgwelch7412]

@@truettneathery8071 So True Now Gord Has Gone Away

[@zimbabwe1128]

For all of those curious about the background/harmony lyrics I grant you that he used "make a potato" in this version but the studio/album they used "makin' a layup"--listen carefully and you'll agree

[@tomasprokop9434]

Excelentní interpret, bravo!!!

[@cherixbiggs5819]

Sooooo heartbreaking…. My lifelong musician hero. Since 1970. I have to get thru the holidays without knowing he is still alive. RIP my love.

[@paulringwood8065]

rip gordon Your songs will live on forever

[@duskyduke]

Sublime! Spellbinding....can't find the adjectives to describe this music....

[@kimk4536]

I am having the same struggle my friend. Captivating....breathtaking... Simply amazing....

[@GoingBuddha]

Love this song so much. Just realized he's saying "dig a potato" in-between the choruses.

[@lorraineellenbriddon9968]

I think he's saying "Timothy Timothy"..isn't there a story behind these lyrics?

[@dreadnaught90]

To SuperTekZone: Red Shea is on guitar in this video...not Terry Clements.Terry replaced Red Shea a couple of years or so after this concert. Red Shea started with Gordon Lightfoot back in the mid-60's....after the Early Morning Rain LP came out.

[@robtuohy1]

@2dogsaf Hard to disagree with your comment. He has played all over North America and Europe and is loved by so many people. His songwriting ability is incredible.

[@AllManWeather]

probably my favourite too ..I worshipped the ground he walked upon

[@zombies54]

Happy 79th Birthday to the Beautiful Gordon Lightfoot..

[@ralex3697]

robin kjems Now he is 80 A true legend

[@raysmusic49]

Awesome song! Never heard it before

[@Evyvonnek]

I love this man.

[@Hudson-1947]

The pride of Orillia Ontario. What a talent!

[@violetjm]

Thanks so much for letting me know! So Mr.Lightfoot, who usually seems fairly serious, came up with a humorous little background ditty for this serious song. I find this immensely entertaining. And such a beautiful song it is :)

[@owlowll]

Vraiment émouvant...Bravo Gordon! et merci...

[@borderlord]

Magic!Thanks Gord.

[@The1Katarina1]

***What a beautiful Soul***

[@kimk4536]

Perfectly said!✨

[@nbenefiel]

I used to go see him a lot back in the 70’s and 80’s.

[@speedypetey6499]

Love You Gordon!