Gordon Lightfoot - Song For A Winter's Night (Live In Reno)

[@stevebator3138]

Tears of thanks for you Gordon. Somewhere in heaven today seated back against a tree, you are strumming a beautiful tune. Rest peacefully my Canadian friend.

[@susanroycroft89]

Who Knows, might see him in the New World 😊😊

[@brucebuttz6951]

It was my great pleasure to be part of the audience at this performance!

[@craftlover9702]

That must have been AWESOME!!

[@jamescarroll6954]

This was always a favorite of mine. It took on new meaning as life went on, eventually becoming painful. I saw him perform this live in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, only months before his death. Just Gordon and three musicians. I experienced this alone. The bad news was that my own actions had sentenced me to remain alone to this day. The good news, slim as it was, was that it was easy to find a single seat than to find two. My seat was excellent. I fortunate, even in my profound sadness. I knew within my heart that she was not lonely too.

[@johanweakley2658]

Incredible sadness in your comment. Blessings to you, my friend.

[@STEAMBOLTANNIE]

I dont care what anyone says..this is the nicest song he has written and he has written many. I know when he wrote this he was missing his wife because he told me so when I had the unique opportunity to have a one on one with him at the festival of lights in Peterborough in 2002 or thereabouts. I told him that I didn't think there was another artist alive that could make the MUSIC feel what the lyrics were saying quite like he does and he said to me"Brett, that is one of the nicest compliments I have ever got! After talking with him for a uninterrupted 1/2 hour I was 100,000 feet in the air because he is my hero of music.

[@RamonaMcKean]

Feeling the lyrics--a perfect marriage of heart, soul and mind. Indeed!! Gordon Lightfoot and his precious poetry and music have been part of my Canadian identity since I first heard him as a kid in the 60s. 🩷

[@timetowakeup6302]

Gordon is an all time legend. Arguably the best storyteller/singer/songwriter ever, along with Jim Croce for my two cents. As far as “feeling the lyrics” and conveying the emotion of a song through a voice, Bobby Darin is my all time favorite.

[@ladydi3129]

Me have loved him long time now. so sad he has left us.

[@anthonymaurino9569]

What a great song!

[@ronc2010]

For me this is one of the best, if not the best, love song of all time. The version performed by a young GL is the best.

[@barbarawangerud618]

Great winter song. Miss him so much!

[@hughstowell-richwellstudio1559]

"I would be happy just to hold the hands I love, On this winter's night with you. "

[@AlexColberg]

Most certainly one of Gordon's greatest songs, and I don't see anything wrong with a thunderstorm in Cleveland being the inspiration for a song about a snowstorm in Canada. The great poets take their inspiration from everywhere and everything and everybody. RIP Voice of Canada.

[@reidcrosby6241]

Lightening and snowing no doubt...thats how it goes in that part of the world.

[@MrPerfesser]

RIP Maestro. Farewell Gord.

[@timgarrett203]

RIP Gordon. I’m shedding tears for you this morning…

[@roywolfe8691]

I'm 73 years old ,at worlds fair in Montreal in 1967. I was 17 in front of 50 thousand . Free concert , he was fantastic.

[@roywolfe8691]

A beautiful song

[@peterl9656]

a candle in this world

[@DeborahClark-mb2bf]

Happy 84th Birthday Gordon! A legend whose music is timeless and a Canadian treasure to be celebrated!

[@RosemaryGranat-ld6yx]

And if Mr lightfoot passed away..happy 85 th

[@ZekeorSomething]

He's gone now

[@lilatravelpartners]

Always on our collective mind Gordon !❤

[@woody3590]

GORD IS A GREAT LYRICAL GENIOUS but it was also the exceptional guitar playing of RED SHEA that made his music so great

[@unrulysue6927]

RIP Mr. Lightfoot. Your timeless music will keep you with us forever.

[@surfcottage]

Mr. Lightfoot, thank you for the music of my life.

[@elizabeths4371]

Hauntingly Beautiful Rest in Peace Canadian troubadour

[@lindahuff8976]

RIP Gordon. Fan since the 70's.

[@landb3893]

Absolutely my all time favourite! Saw him live later in life…an old voice with passion! So happy to have seen this man live, I’ll never forget

[@RosemaryGranat-ld6yx]

Perfect and was he.....what a pro I love those sleigh bells and wish I were in that sleigh with Mr Lightfoot tonight

[@LostinAlberta]

He was my first concert ever in the early 80s and then again a few years before his death. I spent a couple of hours in heaven in his presence four times. I have regular Gordie days where I put the buds in, turn up the volume and sing along like no one is listening, thank dog. On a NZ trek, we had to sing a song that represented our countries. I sang a few verses of The Canadian Railroad Trilogy.

[@mikearch1234]

RIP my friend,I felt I knew thee...

[@suzetteboulais6812]

Not a single time have I heard this song and not experienced its sweet sorrow. It touches a chord deep, deep inside me.

[@MarkBlackburnWPG]

So true. Gives me goose bumps every time. Thanks for your evocative comment, Suzette Boulais. -- Mark B of the frozen North (just left a comment of my own)

[@willmarrill5051]

yup

[@gordonmeredithlightfootlig8451]

I'm blown away by your love, you are loved as well. kindly message me privately on Hangouts:[e-mail]

[@bigkozlov]

one of the most underrated talents. he should have been worshiped like the Beatles were

[@CoreyAndrewmedia]

My God I can't stop crying listening to this. He's one of my biggest music idols. I couldn't agree with you more.

[@MarkBlackburnWPG]

@@CoreyAndrewmedia Yes. Tears of joy. I second your emotion.

[@thebrideoffrankenstein2415]

Couldn't agree more Canadian Dylan

[@mhsewbiz]

I worshiped him! Saw him twice back in the 70s. Great concerts!

[@themagicofd]

Thats the truth!

[@lornaarnold7080]

RIP Gordon.

[@Waterlooplein1]

This song always takes me back to a cabin in the mountains of Montana.

[@peterdijkhuis1025]

What a great song..

[@highway1957]

Gordon Lightfoot is a treasure indeed. Nothing else like him ever…

[@teddawson5923]

You are so right 😀

[@normveasman9798]

One of the most beautiful songs ever...

[@ycica9912]

Thank you for the music. RIP

[@alwaysluvmymusic5110]

Beautiful ❤😢

[@marxtova3987]

This has lately become my favourite song.

[@pennygrayson2227]

RIP - beautiful man

[@frankj.artino2203]

Bless this Canadian son. Bless Cleveland. And , bless you too.♡♡♡

[@evamaier7973]

Beautiful arrangement too

[@bonnieannis2651]

Just watched a "younger" version of this. I must say that this is my favorite. A voice that mellowed and just grew through the years. There is no "style" like Mr. Lightfoot's. He is a balladeer above all. He is magic..

[@edieknox7648]

Mine too !!!

[@davec4302]

Ditto. I could never find a better way to describe this man. Thanks!

[@artemiobalderas300]

Para mi. Este excelente compositor, guitarrista y cantante es lo mejor en música Canadiense. Y que me perdone Paul Anka.

[@angelhairlaser]

I just did the same thing. Beautiful

[@Texanrider76465]

Well said!

[@lm3741]

Rest in peace, dear Gordon Lightfoot. This tune says it all for me. A master troubadour in words and melodies - thank God we have recordings to remember you by. 💔😢🇨🇦

[@mrball3417]

To be once again with you Gordon upon this winters night with you

[@maggie48able]

This always makes me stop and listen. Love song of the century. Thanks, Gordon

[@maisiemc8130]

Rest in peace and thanks for the music x

[@ilkaysilk5679]

Listen to that bass! RIP Gordon Lightfoot. Thanks for sharing your songs with us. xo

[@davidhardwick3816]

What a beautiful song - Gordon Lightfoot is a true gift!

[@DouglasJMark]

My church introduced me to this song. Last week, we had a concert and sang a number of his songs in tribute to a very talented Canadian. God bless you Mr. Gordon Lightfoot. We'll always remember you and will cherish you and your music forever. Lotas love to all from Toronto ♥♥♥

[@fredbiden868]

large ears for great music..

[@larryvermeer6170]

Good morning my friend I was born in 1955 to Gordon Lightfoot was a great singer in his era to RIP Gordon Lightfoot to Today's music 🎶🎵 is like garbage 🗑️ to Thanks for the great music to Am still listening to this music in august of 2024 to

[@evelynkrainer9586]

Oh, waouaw the musiciens also are magic❤❤❤

[@stanmyers2991]

I often listen to this beautiful song and think of my wife "Terry " of 47 years. She has been gone four years and listening a feeling I can not explain, somewhere between happy and sad. I just want to thank Mr. Lightfoot !

[@teresawoodward8423]

I don't think I have heard anyone, that can deliver a love song like this man. I have seen him 6 times, here in Canada and never tire of his talent.

[@northernexposure8622]

Agreed! But I'm a little jealous...I've only got to see him 4 times....in green Bay. True Fan!

[@robertbradley6393]

Ha still sounds great!

[@johnlappin5881]

I have seen him three times in toronto ontario at Massey hall treesa

[@lom5944]

Saw him once. Absolutely love his music. 👌❤️

[@lindahuff8976]

Saw him in Nashville, TN. Great live performer.

[@kellyketcham1101]

Oh how I miss him, how deeply he affected my life for so many years from youth until now, my elder years. What a beautiful part of life he offered me and I took. Rest in peace, and know you SPREAD IT ❤

[@mikemiskiman4743]

I think it’s the finest song ever wrote I got lucky enough to see him on a cold January night in Ottawa 1989 Thank you for a lifetime of songs this country will never forget you

[@jonathanstiegler2770]

I saw Gordon in Minneapolis years ago. When he played this song all of the couples drew closer together.

[@bewren1]

Dear Gordon Lightfoot, We share the same birthday - November 17. Hope yours was a good one. Thank you for all the beauty and joy your music has brought to me in my lifetime!

[@ravenhull]

I’m a southern boy who hates winter, snow, and the cold. But I could listen to this song anytime, and feel all of it was beautiful.

[@terryllmonroe6903]

Growing up in the 60's and 70's I can think of a few song writers that were and some still are wonderful song writers. Gordon Lightfoot in my opinion is probably the greatest of them all, and if not, he's in great company with Bob McDill right there with him. As an American I really appreciate the sound and words in Gordon's songs. He has a voice you can recognize right off, and in some of the songs he wrote the words are like poetry themselves. Just listen to the first four lines of a Song for a Winters Night, it's brilliant writing. Who else writes like that? There's only one other person I believe who can deliver a song as well as Gordon Lightfoot and that's Don Williams. Mr. Williams did a fantastic version to "If You Could Read My Mind" and I believe honored Gordon very well by not changing it. Thank you Mr. Lightfoot for all your work. You sir are well loved throughout the world.

[@101snapper]

My mother used to play those early United Artists albums of his and this song was one of them - used to fall asleep as an 8 or 9 year old listening to those songs - magical

[@sunnyharris4999]

I love this song so much. And I love the bass line that adds so much to the melody. There will never be anyone quite like Gordon.

[@bethmcfarlane7628]

RIP Gordon

[@rwjazz1299]

he marks an entire generation of music from the 60's and 70's. He will never be forgotten in history. People that aren't even born yet in 2022 will fall in love with his music. Pretty cool eh?

[@paikiabandboy]

Rip Gordon. Thank you for your music and poetry

[@Rka1970]

I'm a ac/dc , lynyrd skynyrd, dude, and I will tell you, Gordon Lightfoot is the master, he wrote the words, the music, a very, very , talented, gifted guy, there will never be one like him, never has been, never will be.

[@leonarddaneman810]

The video for this song is just eye-candy, for a song that actually evokes a back-alley tenement, cheap apartment, maybe over a bar . . . in Montreal , Boston, or any old harbor town. The only other song that comes close is 'Suzanne' by Leonard Cohen. Folk was a tough genre' to follow, once Dylan picked up that old Strat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWixfqmmj5iDg5I

[@domenicmartucci140]

Loved him since the 70s when my Father & I would listen together. Dad has been gone for almost 3 years now, but when I hear G.L it's like Dad and I are together again..

[@iamtheeggman0036]

One of the most beautiful love songs written, thank you Gordon.

[@artemiobalderas300]

I've always said that the 60s were the best american music ever.

[@benjaminholmertz4827]

Canada's best. RIP Gordon.

[@poochdc]

my husband was stationed in Germany when I first heard this .... made me cry.... Love this song...

[@MarkBlackburnWPG]

Love your evocative comment. Concise, yet anecdotal. Thanks for posting.

[@Extinct1v1Event]

Im listening to Gord all day today. May 2, 2023 RIP ❤❤

[@borderlord]

A Master of storytelling and emotion in song!

[@susanczajkowskyj2671]

I love what you wrote.

[@johngodley256]

I would listen to him for hours, most comforting songs ever.

[@CARMELITACAMERON]

My daughterinlaw had this song recorded to her heartbeat before she died of cancer.

[@Baci302]

It could be summertime but listening to this wondrous song puts me in a winter cabin during winter up north in the middle of January.

[@harveyotoole2029]

Lightfoot = Legend !!

[@brianmouland209]

An Icon

[@kingston24-x2h]

Never tire of this song. Wonderful.

[@bclarke798]

He wrote too many favorites for me to choose one. I could listen to him and NO ONE else forever!

[@kellyketcham1101]

There will NEVER be another that captured so many joys, sadnesses, the complexities and the happiness and fun of life like Jim Croce. Rest In Peace 🙏

[@rmtl3140]

I had the pleasure of meeting him in person. Great down to earth gentleman. We miss you Gordon!

[@nr1osfan]

R.I.P. Gordon...don't know why radio stations don't play this during Christmas season every year.

[@good2seeyou763]

It's because the airwaves are completely saturated with Sarah Mclachlan's version. Which, unfortunately does not have the stoic delivery that is required for the song, and that Gord so eloquently executes.

[@billdornan4379]

August 2024 ❤️😢🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@tamarafoiles7632]

There will never be another like him. Thank you Gordy for the background music of my life.

[@roywolfe8691]

Gordon is a special talent. I.m proud of the fact that he still lives here,a true Canadian, so many beautiful songs

[@KentWalkerFullCircle]

A legend--sadly missed, but his songs will live on Forever,,,,

[@randalbladel2817]

Love that voice. Miss you, Mr. Lightfoot.

[@beautifulkat1]

Gives me goosebumps. Reminds me of my daddy and late brother... miss those days..sad..

[@MarkBlackburnWPG]

Goose bumps -- that's the word for it. I brace myself -- it has the same effect on me every time. Thanks for your comment, Katherine Hawker.

[@scottingram7634]

So sorry.

[@kathleenmiller4587]

Ditto. Miss my Canadian Dad and my brother who passed age 75 quite unexpected 😢😢😢😢😢

[@hydehouse]

RIP Gord!

[@racketman2u]

Could one ever tire of listening to Gordy?

[@robtuohy6329]

+racketman2u Nope.

[@TheSamoht67]

Never, pure class as we say in Ireland.

[@robtuohy6329]

TheSamoht67 my background is also Irish. Both parents born there.

[@ant-1382]

This is a Gordon Lightfoot song I was previously unaware of. It is indeed a good one.

[@williamj.sheehan2001]

That is one friggin' GREAT live performance!

[@lauraopper2571]

one of the most romantic songs ever written...

[@RosemaryGranat-ld6yx]

Perfect and good night to all.....be safe getting.......❤

[@denisrodrigue829]

He had an enchanting voice, RIP Gordon 😥

[@bobbelles8440]

This song really hits home when I'm sitting in our cabin in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan during a snow storm!

[@timothyreid3061]

The UP!

[@lom5944]

That's exactly what I imagine when I hear it. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪👍

[@brucemills7397]

Yes! A Yooper forever, even though I left at 22 some 45 years ago, after graduating from Michigan Tech. Always loved Lightfoot.

[@patriciam1550]

God Bless you Gordon. RIP. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU 😢🙏❤️

[@billdornan4379]

May 2023 ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@davidkettell5726]

This was always my favorite .It makes me cry because i can feel the story behind the words.

[@marianneboyner736]

Gordon Lightfoot...beautiful soul.loving wind on your journey.

[@cltinfo2173]

A wonderful talent! I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert.

[@garykenler]

Love the sleigh bells.... finishing touch...

[@dann547]

RIP Gordon. A true legend.

[@williamdelotto1786]

Thank you for all the souls you have saved. Be at peace my life long unknown friend………..

[@nancypark4769]

Rest in peace Mr. Lightfoot.. your memory lives on ❤

[@surviver59]

where the heck has time gone. It was yesterday I swear when he had just made it though his cancer and was back to singing..its already been 12 years. God Bless you Gordern and I hope your singing with the angels!

[@lizichell2]

Heavenly. Now this is real music.

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

my very favourite song of his. RIP Gordon Lightfoot

[@NevadaBoss]

RIP the great Terry Clements...a truly gifted guitarist and musical partner for Gord. Gone way too soon.

[@STEAMBOLTANNIE]

Red Shea was a great addition to Gords talents