What a treat to see and hear this. He was so young and pure, so talented. And the audience -- the clothes, the hairstyles. It takes me right back to that time. And yes, things did make sense then.
Just terrific to revisit those days. Gordon is a true Canadian treasure and his songs still sound so great and well written. What a find ! Just stumbled on this while surfing the net. Makes you feel proud to be a Canadian .
God, it makes me feel so melencholy and nostalgic. I sure miss those days. To me, the best songs are the ones written for the moment - they describe the situations (social or political) but offer no answers or solutions, for that's not their place to do so.
Saw Gordon perform, with my husband the first time he sang at his favorite bldg in Toronto, then one day I was shopping at Yorkdale, and who do you think was looking through the records in the store but Gordie ....never spoke to him, wanted to, but didn't like to be impolite ....wish I had. Bought all his records Went to see him at all ...concerts in Toronto and took our son and daughter there as well, they were about 13 and 11 he is the greatest......
I grew up in Toronto, I lived 15 minutes from the Salvation Army hostel seen in this video footage..I lived on George St and Esplanade,5 minutes from Front St and Jsrvis, 10 minute walk to Yonge St, I scared and played Shinny (hockey) at 3 in the morning at City Hall.. I am a talented singer songwriter from Nova Scotia, my whole family is musical..I was backstage with Gordi one night at Massey Hall, but everyone was getting so pissed after the concert,I finally gave up trying to have a conversation with Gordi, we really hit it off initially.
hahaha. I was a young girl working my first job at the Sears Catalogue offices at Mutual and Dundas as a copywriter/proofreader. Great memories for sure.
Are you on videos on UA-cam and do you still sing and write songs? Do you still live in Toronto? I have seen some wonderful videos on UA-cam of the folk music scene in Toronto during the 1960's and maybe some 1970's too.
I 've cried twice for performers demise...once for Boris Karloff and then for Jimmy Cagney...if Gord goes before me and he probably will..that will be my greatest sobbing of all...
I agree. I just love him. Not in a silly way. Just, his music is so honest; brutal at time. And so sweet. Once in a life time. And some people only know 'Sundown' 'Wreck'. There are so many treasures. It's been 50 years of gifts. I pray he can have many more HAPPY years. He seems to be very happy now.
When I was 16, I was taking guitar lessons at a local guitar store every Saturday morning. "Pussywillows - Cat Tails" was one of the first songs I learned to play. I thought it was such a beautiful song and to this day, still feel the same way......after so many, many years ago.
Not only did I enjoy seeing Gord in his early days, love his UA years--songs were his best. But I really enjoyed reading those sharing their memories of seeing him. I first heard Gord's music through Peter, Paul and Mary (at my dad's day camp during the 1960s). Just a side note, Wherefore and Why was the second song in Michael Douglas's debut in the movie, Hail Hero. Gord's side kick musicians, I liked John Stockfish, who went on to become quite a prolific bassist along with Red Shea who stayed around Toronto while Terry Clements took over lead guitar. God rest those three musicians who added so much to the Lightfoot sound.
@@plumbguru Think how I feel. That's the Gordon I knew and loved back in the 'day'. Many an evening enjoyed in Yorkville. Were we truly ever that young? Great memories.
after listening to his music A Ton the past 5-6 years, I can it amazes me how much of his songs are OLD, yet they should like songs he could have written resulted and been hits. Simply great music that stands the test of time. Him, Harry Chapin and Glen Campbell all just a few of the fine people who will be missed, but with their music, they will live on forever, pretty cool in that respect
The first song that I ever learned to play on the guitar was "If you could read my mind" (Ghost in a whish'in well). I've been a fan of Gord's music since '72' and it's never faded. In my life I've managed to see 8 of his Massey Hall shows, and during one of those shows I was lucky enough to be invited to meet the man backstage in the green room after one of his shows to get an album signed (Summertime Dream album). Even though the room was filled with people wanting to see him and talk to him, Gord sat down with a total stranger and spoke to me for more than 20 minutes just because he knew I was a fan. We spoke of music, special songs, and other incidental things, like canoeing, camping etc. All I can say about my own experience with Gord, is that it's a very special thing, when our hero's are able to, not only meet our expectations, but surpass them without even trying. Thank you Gord for being a true Canadian, and someone who was able to give back to a country more than what was given. Cheers, Ralph
gord use to sing ymca burnt candle house every sunday night.he wrote his misic on school line paper. the night he left for toronto.on hiscareer. we walked around all night.we had a hambuger. the high lunch. i walked to the trainstation.isaw him off .he was beginning hiscareer.weboth hada dollarin our pockets. the song in the ealy morning rain was from that experience.the next time i saw gord was the western fair. i waited for him .he asked how i was. my kids didnt believe me that i know gord. we shook hands such a good man friend.gordknowsmeas bill russell fron london ontario.i will never forgot walking around all nightwith gord.
GL has been my all time favorite singer/song writer since I first heard his Sundown album all those years ago. Then I purchased his older albums and have been hooked all these years!
So obvious here that there was a great artist in the making at this young age. Thanks Canada for sharing this poet,singer with all of us.You've sent us some great ones but none better than this guy.
I'm currently reading Lightfoot, author Nicholas Jennings, using it as a reference to re acquaint myself with a lifelong collection of memories. I've always been a fan, lately though, my deep appreciation has grown. Thanks Gordon for enriching my life.
@@razorback9926 I heard him after his life-threatening stomach scare back around 2004 and his voice was so very weak and uneven. It took him a while to come back, but yes, all through his last few years and last album, he was a vital and powerful performer again. Old Gord is a different sound from Young Gord, but he really did have his strength back. I'm so glad he recovered and gave us quite a bit more time.
Takes me way back to when I saw Gord with these two fab musicans at the Riverboat all those years ago in Toronto's village. What memories, thanks for this.
Omg, I am watching this rare video of Gordon Lightfoot as I love his music and then Canadian folk singer, Bonnie Dobson comes out to sing. I am also a huge fan of Bonnie's, have many of her albums and have viewed her many videos on UA-cam but didn't know about her appearing on this video! So....i am not only seeing this rare particular early Gordon Lightfoot concert.....I am also so lucky to find Bonnie Dobson appearing here too! Many thanks. I am a HUGE Bonnie Dobson fan...I am just ecstatic to see Bonnie here.
It's surreal watching this in Toronto in 2023. I live about two blocks down from where The Riverboat used to be, and I can still see a lot of those buildings. They're just skeletons now of all the beautiful things that were there more than half a century ago.
In this footage, you'll see three smokestacks. Those are called the three sisters, they're part of a coal burning gas plant on Hyrdo Rd in Port Credit, Mississauga..I lived in Mississauga for quite some time, as well Etobicoke,North York,etc
I grew up in West Hill. Thanks for the wander down memory lane. Many familiar Toronto sights in this piece. Tells me just how long Lightfoot has been part of my everyday life. Thanks do much.
Thanks for uploading this. I have loved Gordon since I was sixteen and started learning guitar to Early morning rain. Now fifty years later, I am still in awe of the songwriting, singing and guitar playing of this great artist!
Having been in attendance at this performance I often wonder if there's anyone else seeing this post who was. It would be interesting to know if others experienced the same mesmerizing effect it had on me. It's clear from the camera shots of the audience we were truly wrapped up in what was happening there. I had never heard "Face of a Thousand People" before but at the end of the show I came out of there with half the lyrics of that song in my brain. Big thanks to plumbguru for sharing this with us.
@@michpackfan It was a CBC TV Special filmed at the Toronto CBC Studio in 1968 featuring Gordon Lightfoot called "Wherefore and Why." An advertisement appeared in the Toronto Star newspaper asking for volunteers s to sit in the audience for this part of the program. Arriving early I managed to be seated in the front row.
@@beewardrobe HI P T. I honestly could not say for sure but the Jarvis Street location rings a bell with me. I assume it is the same location as the Ballet school.(400 Jarvis St.) I was so engrossed in the music that everything else became a blank.
I have seen Gordon in concert 4 times. Seattle, Seattle, Spokane, and with my friend Lori at Tulalip. We had fry bread and hot salmon. She lived with cancer for 11 years.
He got married again about 3 years ago and his new wife Kim seems to be doing that. If you were not aware there is also a new biography. ua-cam.com/video/mTzbff0dvFA/v-deo.html
plumbguru: I just finished that biography an hour ago and it is well worth the read. That inspired me to sit down and listen to some Gord. Its been awhile but when I do its like coming back home to see an old friend.
Got to meet GL in 1969 in Berkeley. I wanted to be him when I grew up! Well it didn't happen but I'm still playing the guitar! And I still like and play a couple of these songs especially song for a winter night and pussywillows Cattails my two favorites of his! He was my very favorite and also Ian Tyson
"Black Day in July" -- as true today as then. "Song for a Winter Night" -- no more romantic a song there is than that. "Did She Mention My Name," can't listen to that song enough. Just to add on, how about Patriot's Dream - best war song ever, does it still ring true? Yup. How about "Cherekee Bend" -- maybe most truthful and beautiful native Indian song ever.
I came for the young Gordon Lightfoot, of course; but I stayed for the amazing stock footage of Toronto from literally half a century ago. What a combination. Proud to be a Canadian.
Sad comment on the state of repression of emotion and expression in society at the time looking at the audience who look totally frozen. I have no doubt they are loving this performance, witness the rapturous applause, but have not yet learned or gained the freedom to even nod their heads. We have come so far!
Was the audience comprised of random people who bought tickets or was it assembled by a TV producer of people normally employed as extras? The distribution of audience wearing bright solid colors looks cultivated.
Early days indeed! Surprised to hear a Jaw Harp (Jews Harp) in the song , Business Man, Boss Man? Unusual but, 60's . . . . Buffy Ste Marie - Mouth Bow Harp.
Anyone know if a video on UA-cam that goes through Gordon's whole life? Like behind the music? I can write the lyrics to a song in 5 minutes but writing the music is hard. Wanted to pick up some of Gordon's ways.
What a treat to see and hear this. He was so young and pure, so talented. And the audience -- the clothes, the hairstyles. It takes me right back to that time. And yes, things did make sense then.
He is a treasure I have followed for over 50 years!
Nobody's voice was better than Lightfoot's back in those days
Just terrific to revisit those days.
Gordon is a true Canadian treasure and his songs still sound so great and well written.
What a find ! Just stumbled on this while surfing the net.
Makes you feel proud to be a Canadian .
Pure acoustic , pure talent.
@Bob Evoy Dude, I’m Brazilian-American, and _I_ adore Lightfoot’s music! It’s not just Canada, you know! 😁
God, it makes me feel so melencholy and nostalgic. I sure miss those days.
To me, the best songs are the ones written for the moment - they describe the situations (social or political) but offer no answers or solutions, for that's not their place to do so.
Saw Gordon perform, with my husband the first time he sang at his favorite bldg in Toronto, then one day I was shopping at Yorkdale, and who do you think was looking through the records in the store but Gordie ....never spoke to him, wanted to, but didn't like to be impolite ....wish I had. Bought all his records Went to see him at all ...concerts in Toronto and took our son and daughter there as well, they were about 13 and 11 he is the greatest......
so sad to hear of his passing RIP Gordon Lightfoot you were one in a million
CAN NEVER GET ENOUGH LIGHTFOOT. HE AND I ABOUT SAME AGES. TIME SURE PASSES
Lightfoot's Travis style picking is outstanding
I was blessed to attend one of his concerts and the melody of his music matches his lyrics and visa versa truly a gift to mankind Amen
Me too. Love this genius poet musician. Just brilliant.
Mystic! Magical. Yes
LIFE WAS BEAUTIFUL BACK THEN......THE AIR WAS CLEANER THE TREES AND SKY WERE BREATHTAKING...WHERE HAVE ALL OF THOSE YEARS GONE ..
In some places the air was cleaner, after the creation of the EPA most cities became cleaner than present. From a smog perspective, that is.
I grew up in Toronto, I lived 15 minutes from the Salvation Army hostel seen in this video footage..I lived on George St and Esplanade,5 minutes from Front St and Jsrvis, 10 minute walk to Yonge St, I scared and played Shinny (hockey) at 3 in the morning at City Hall.. I am a talented singer songwriter from Nova Scotia, my whole family is musical..I was backstage with Gordi one night at Massey Hall, but everyone was getting so pissed after the concert,I finally gave up trying to have a conversation with Gordi, we really hit it off initially.
hahaha. I was a young girl working my first job at the Sears Catalogue offices at Mutual and Dundas as a copywriter/proofreader. Great memories for sure.
Are you on videos on UA-cam and do you still sing and write songs?
Do you still live in Toronto? I have seen some wonderful videos on UA-cam of the folk music scene in Toronto during the 1960's and maybe some 1970's too.
I 've cried twice for performers demise...once for Boris Karloff and then for Jimmy Cagney...if Gord goes before me and he probably will..that will be my greatest sobbing of all...
I agree. I just love him. Not in a silly way. Just, his music is so honest; brutal at time. And so sweet. Once in a life time. And some people only know 'Sundown' 'Wreck'. There are so many treasures. It's been 50 years of gifts. I pray he can have many more HAPPY years. He seems to be very happy now.
When I was 16, I was taking guitar lessons at a local guitar store every Saturday morning. "Pussywillows - Cat Tails" was one of the first songs I learned to play. I thought it was such a beautiful song and to this day, still feel the same way......after so many, many years ago.
A great early performance by Gordon Lightfoot and some of those he admired most preforming some of his most beautiful songs. This is a classic.
I don't think this man has ever written a bad song. All perfect- best song- Canadian Railroad Trilogy. World class poet with Bob Dylan.
Bob Dylan quote re Gordon Lightfoot: " Whenever I hear a Lightfoot song I wish "it would last forever".
Not only did I enjoy seeing Gord in his early days, love his UA years--songs were his best. But I really enjoyed reading those sharing their memories of seeing him. I first heard Gord's music through Peter, Paul and Mary (at my dad's day camp during the 1960s). Just a side note, Wherefore and Why was the second song in Michael Douglas's debut in the movie, Hail Hero.
Gord's side kick musicians, I liked John Stockfish, who went on to become quite a prolific bassist along with Red Shea who stayed around Toronto while Terry Clements took over lead guitar. God rest those three musicians who added so much to the Lightfoot sound.
wow - I've been a diehard Lightfoot fan for years - that's the first time I've seen this. Thanks sooo much for posting!
So glad you enjoyed it. There's lot more, as you probably already know
This is new to me too! Thanks to the uploader for this!
@@plumbguru Think how I feel. That's the Gordon I knew and loved back in the 'day'. Many an evening enjoyed in Yorkville. Were we truly ever that young? Great memories.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your music. It has given me a lifetime of joy!
Same
Wonderful to see Gordon's amazing talent, exceeded only by his writing skills. And Red Shea was one of the best back-up musicians you will ever see!
His unique strumming technique on his Gibson B45 love it !!!
If only he had a Taylor! Ha!
A must see for any Gordon Lightfoot fan!!!
I love to see any footage of Gordon Lightfoot. I alway have. He's always been my favorite. Thank you for sharing this.
i sure love Gordon.. thankyou...God bless you
after listening to his music A Ton the past 5-6 years, I can it amazes me how much of his songs are OLD, yet they should like songs he could have written resulted and been hits. Simply great music that stands the test of time. Him, Harry Chapin and Glen Campbell all just a few of the fine people who will be missed, but with their music, they will live on forever, pretty cool in that respect
I agree with you 📀📀📀his music stands the test of time⏰
The first song that I ever learned to play on the guitar was "If you could read my mind" (Ghost in a whish'in well). I've been a fan of Gord's music since '72' and it's never faded. In my life I've managed to see 8 of his Massey Hall shows, and during one of those shows I was lucky enough to be invited to meet the man backstage in the green room after one of his shows to get an album signed (Summertime Dream album). Even though the room was filled with people wanting to see him and talk to him, Gord sat down with a total stranger and spoke to me for more than 20 minutes just because he knew I was a fan. We spoke of music, special songs, and other incidental things, like canoeing, camping etc. All I can say about my own experience with Gord, is that it's a very special thing, when our hero's are able to, not only meet our expectations, but surpass them without even trying.
Thank you Gord for being a true Canadian, and someone who was able to give back to a country more than what was given.
Cheers, Ralph
A Canadian Diamond! Heard you back in Yorkville many years ago along with many others and knew then you were a Canadian Great to be followed!
Thank you for putting this on. I love it.
Glad you enjoyed it
FANTASTIC. Many Thanks for posting this.
Brilliant!!! Why did I not find this until now? Thank you...belated thank you, but THANK YOU plumbguru!!!
OMG...In the early morning rain...28.50 ...Gordons great hit...
gord use to sing ymca burnt candle house every sunday night.he wrote his misic on school line paper. the night he left for toronto.on hiscareer. we walked around all night.we had a hambuger. the high lunch. i walked to the trainstation.isaw him off .he was beginning hiscareer.weboth hada dollarin our pockets. the song in the ealy morning rain was from that experience.the next time i saw gord was the western fair. i waited for him .he asked how i was. my kids didnt believe me that i know gord. we shook hands such a good man friend.gordknowsmeas bill russell
fron london ontario.i will never forgot walking around all nightwith gord.
What a great memory to have. Gordon Lightfoot is truly a treasure and one of my most favored musicians. Thank you for posting, you made my day!
GL has been my all time favorite singer/song writer since I first heard his Sundown album all those years ago. Then I purchased his older albums and have been hooked all these years!
I fell in love with him all over again after seeing this. First heard him in 1970 when I was 14.... I was a gonner for him then- as I am now.
So obvious here that there was a great artist in the making at this young age. Thanks Canada for sharing this poet,singer with all of us.You've sent us some great ones but none better than this guy.
Awesome! I grew up with Gordon playing on the family portable RCA Stereo turntable. Beautiful music, amazing Composer!
I'm currently reading Lightfoot, author Nicholas Jennings, using it as a reference to re acquaint myself with a lifelong collection of memories. I've always been a fan, lately though, my deep appreciation has grown. Thanks Gordon for enriching my life.
I absolutely love Gordon Lightfoot!!! No one can song like him!!! Rest in Peace, Gordon 🙏!!Thank you for the upload!!!
One of Dylan’s 6 favourite songwriters
Who are the others?
@@zachelmquist4932the others are Bob Dylan. 😊
Really enjoyed this. So sorry he became so ill in his later years.
Not so ill, he was playing concerts until 3 weeks before his death.
@@razorback9926 I heard him after his life-threatening stomach scare back around 2004 and his voice was so very weak and uneven. It took him a while to come back, but yes, all through his last few years and last album, he was a vital and powerful performer again. Old Gord is a different sound from Young Gord, but he really did have his strength back. I'm so glad he recovered and gave us quite a bit more time.
Wow, what an incredible find. This made me so happy.
Takes me way back to when I saw Gord with these two fab musicans at the Riverboat all those years ago in Toronto's village. What memories, thanks for this.
What a talented man words and music came so easily to him dont know if its god given but if it was he sure didnt instill it in me 😊
Omg, I am watching this rare video of Gordon Lightfoot as I love his music and then Canadian folk singer, Bonnie Dobson comes out to sing. I am also
a huge fan of Bonnie's, have many of her albums and have viewed her many videos on UA-cam but didn't know about her appearing on this video! So....i am not only seeing this rare particular early Gordon Lightfoot concert.....I am also so lucky to find Bonnie Dobson appearing here too! Many thanks.
I am a HUGE Bonnie Dobson fan...I am just ecstatic to see Bonnie here.
Thanks for showing this oldie, but goody of Gordon L.
Just wonderful!
Sigh. We will miss ya, Bud.
what an amazing historical document! thanks
It's surreal watching this in Toronto in 2023. I live about two blocks down from where The Riverboat used to be, and I can still see a lot of those buildings. They're just skeletons now of all the beautiful things that were there more than half a century ago.
Most of what I se these days (70) is surreal. Thanks for commenting
In this footage, you'll see three smokestacks. Those are called the three sisters, they're part of a coal burning gas plant on Hyrdo Rd in Port Credit, Mississauga..I lived in Mississauga for quite some time, as well Etobicoke,North York,etc
great real talent.
Beautiful 🥰❤️
I grew up in West Hill. Thanks for the wander down memory lane. Many familiar Toronto sights in this piece. Tells me just how long Lightfoot has been part of my everyday life. Thanks do much.
You are most welcome!
Thanks for uploading this. I have loved Gordon since I was sixteen and started learning guitar to Early morning rain. Now fifty years later, I am still in awe of the songwriting, singing and guitar playing of this great artist!
He is a treasure
That's really the best way to describe him. Beautiful face, voice, playing... but his LYRICS!
When I woke this morning something inside of me told me this would be my day 👌😎
Having been in attendance at this performance I often wonder if there's anyone else seeing this post who was. It would be interesting to know if others experienced the same mesmerizing effect it had on me. It's clear from the camera shots of the audience we were truly wrapped up in what was happening there. I had never heard "Face of a Thousand People" before but at the end of the show I came out of there with half the lyrics of that song in my brain. Big thanks to plumbguru for sharing this with us.
This was a concert?
@@michpackfan It was a CBC TV Special filmed at the Toronto CBC Studio in 1968 featuring Gordon Lightfoot called "Wherefore and Why." An advertisement appeared in the Toronto Star newspaper asking for volunteers s to sit in the audience for this part of the program. Arriving early I managed to be seated in the front row.
@@ronjones379 Is this the CBC building on Jarvis st north of Carlton? I think now is the Ballet school of Canada if I am correct.
@@beewardrobe HI P T. I honestly could not say for sure but the Jarvis Street location rings a bell with me. I assume it is the same location as the Ballet school.(400 Jarvis St.) I was so engrossed in the music that everything else became a blank.
I have seen Gordon in concert 4 times. Seattle, Seattle, Spokane, and with my friend Lori at Tulalip. We had fry bread and hot salmon. She lived with cancer for 11 years.
If this doesn't stir your Canadian blood....well, you aren't Canadian....
Lightfoot with a leopard hat band! My heart is happy.
What a gem. Wonderful. Thanks so much.
Lightfoot is my guru? As a nearly 50 year old who still doesn’t know what to be when I grow up
? I’m inspired 👌🎶
Great day in my life was meeting him and Townes Van Zandt same day at the 1995 Mariposa Folk Festival.
Dan Frechette How lucky!!
Wow! Thanks a million for posting this. Gordon Lightfoot is so awesome and under rated in USA
He is such a treasure. I hope someone is looking after him.
He got married again about 3 years ago and his new wife Kim seems to be doing that. If you were not aware there is also a new biography. ua-cam.com/video/mTzbff0dvFA/v-deo.html
plumbguru: I just finished that biography an hour ago and it is well worth the read. That inspired me to sit down and listen to some Gord. Its been awhile but when I do its like coming back home to see an old friend.
Wow. My home town 50 yrs ago. East York boy. Thanks Plumbguru.
Thank you for sharing. I have not seen this before.
What a voice!
HAHAHA I love it! The audience is so serious! I wish I had been there. I love these songs so much!!!
Thank you this how my day starts off right,
Got to meet GL in 1969 in Berkeley. I wanted to be him when I grew up! Well it didn't happen but I'm still playing the guitar! And I still like and play a couple of these songs especially song for a winter night and pussywillows Cattails my two favorites of his! He was my very favorite and also Ian Tyson
I like to play I'll Be Alright and Steel Rail Blues
Brings back so many memories.! thanks for uploading, especially with the footage.
Thank You!...Priceless
9:08... That beautiful sweet face. You can still see it today.
NOTHING CHANGES AND EVERYTHING CHANGES IN THIS JOURNEY AND EXPERIENCE OF LIVING AND LIFE.
This is great to see an tie into history to go along with Gordy's just released biography. Good read for Lightfoot fans. Thanks for the video.
Love the after 39 minutes part . Song for a Winter's night.
Song for a Winter's night has formed my life
I miss him.
this is the gordon lightfoot that i fell in love with
how peaceful music and life was back then..
have you forgotten the Vietnam War and its impact on Canada?
Awesome!! I've never seen this.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for sharing this!
"Black Day in July" -- as true today as then. "Song for a Winter Night" -- no more romantic a song there is than that. "Did She Mention My Name," can't listen to that song enough. Just to add on, how about Patriot's Dream - best war song ever, does it still ring true? Yup. How about "Cherekee Bend" -- maybe most truthful and beautiful native Indian song ever.
Brett Jackson
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34:49 - it is very fun to see the look at some people back then.
When G.Lightfoot clearly was before his time.
As most artist are
Thanx,this is so great denis c.l.i.,n.y.
Riverboat.. hot cider and strudel.......memories..
Such a Legend !!! Proud of you mate !!!
I came for the young Gordon Lightfoot, of course; but I stayed for the amazing stock footage of Toronto from literally half a century ago. What a combination. Proud to be a Canadian.
Best educational video I've ever seen!
Sad comment on the state of repression of emotion and expression in society at the time looking at the audience who look totally frozen. I have no doubt they are loving this performance, witness the rapturous applause, but have not yet learned or gained the freedom to even nod their heads. We have come so far!
Or, the beauty of the song mesmerized them?
We’ve come too far. Now they’d all be holding phones out taking videos and selfies and talking, being obnoxious etc.
Was the audience comprised of random people who bought tickets or was it assembled by a TV producer of people normally employed as extras? The distribution of audience wearing bright solid colors looks cultivated.
Come so far as being free at concerts, but the music in the last 2 decades has turned to trash, so now there is nothing left to cheer for.
remember him in that jacket back then in the village
back when everything made sense
>>back when everything made sense
Yep. :-)
awesome..thanks Doug!!
Looks like a cooooold day in Toronto……❄️❄️
Early days indeed! Surprised to hear a Jaw Harp (Jews Harp) in the song , Business Man, Boss Man? Unusual but, 60's . . . . Buffy Ste Marie - Mouth Bow Harp.
R.I.P. Hawk
I love this!
Anyone know if a video on UA-cam that goes through Gordon's whole life? Like behind the music? I can write the lyrics to a song in 5 minutes but writing the music is hard. Wanted to pick up some of Gordon's ways.
Many streaming services have “If you could read my mind” documentary. Or look for LIGHTFOOT by Nicolas Jennings
Awesome
Well shared.