I was in Danang, Vietnam (67-68) when one of my fellow marines left for the states. He had this collection of vinyl records that included the first three or four Ian and Sylvia records and he gave it all to me. God, I'd listen to those records over and over till I wore the vinyl out (well I scratched it all to hell anyway). I saw them down in Greenwich Village right after I got our and they were changing their sound...more of a nashville tone. This is a great version. Both of them had sweet voices. And Gordon showing up...ahhh Just wonderful, all three.
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt story. Viet Nam - all Americans should know this tragic story - I lost 2 high school friends for what ? I heard Gordon Lightfoot here in L.A. - 1973 - about to give birth to my daughter. The venue was small and very crowded. I could hardly fit by the tables. Hope life has turned out well for you. Sending hugs.
Amen. I was taken by Ian's voice when he first hit the music scene way back in the early sixties. Also a gifted song writer. Paired with Silvia's angelic voice it was heaven to listen to. I just stumbled onto this video and it actually made me cry at 76. I do often long for those simpler times when the music was, well, beautiful.
I met Mr Lightfoot almost two years ago as I live in his hometown. He autographed my book Lightfoot and I got some pictures of him that day. A Very fond memory for a Gordon Lightfoot fan. 🐾😀🌟🌈🦋🇨🇦🇨🇦
On 1May2023, Gordon Lightfoot left us, Ian in Dec2022. What a unique and wonderful moment this is, three great pioneers of Canadian music together. Priceless, thank you, all three of you.
Ian Tyson, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Robbie Robertson and Neil Young all plied their trade in Toronto at sometime during the sixties. What a world class group of songwriters!
I remember when this first came out. I was in boot camp in Orlando, FL. We use to sit on the roof of the barracks listen this song, watching the planes fly over and think about home.
I first heard Ian and Sylvia at a college special concert in Minnesota around 1963 or 64. I immediately bought the LP of Ian and Sylvia with this song. They were my favorite folksingers for many years until they split up. I think their version was my favorite. They were both very young when I heard them the first time. She was about 21, he was about 34. I was sorry when they split up, and also when they moved on to more popular music. The folk music fad declined, and many folksingers moved on.
Ian and Sylvia belonged together as legends, along with Gordon Lightfoot. Canadian Country is forever! And the best thing is that I am going to see Gordon Lightfoot again live in Cupertino, and this time, along with my father! Yahoo!
@@primeaccount4122 except Ian Tyson wrote 'Four Strong Winds", which has been voted the greatest Canadian song ever written. Even Gord sang it, and Ian and Sylvia reciprocated by covering 'Early Morning Rain."
Well this is beautiful it’s hard to understand why other 18 year old kids like me to listen to music about guns and drugs when this is real music it talks about life and life lessons learned
Hard to believe now but once upon a distant time Gordon Lightfoot was an 'unknown' song writer. I&S recorcded this tune, Marry Robbins did 'Ribbon of Darkness' and then everyone knew.
When I lived in Arizona I was 2 minutes from the carefree highway,and I was blown away when I heard the story of how Gordon came to write that song carefree highway,the world will miss his talent ,no doubt bout that.!
Lost dear Ian and now also Gordon. Both Canadian music icons that were part of so many lives for a long time. Hope their music continues to live on.❤❤❤
Thank you very much. We're proud to be Canadians though we sometimes feel in the States shadow. We are a country with over 35 million souls these days.
Oh my gosh. Seeing my favorite Canadian country singers/ songwriters together in this mesmerizing concert! I wanted to cry because I missed hearing them so much. I listened to Ian and Sylvia on the records, but I’m so blessed and fortunate to see Gordon Lightfoot in concert two times! I am so saddened to hear of Ian Tyson’s passing including that of Gordon Lightfoot as well. To me, they will always be my favorites for many long years.
This rendition performance is close to being magical. Over the years I have kept track of the various performances of this piece, but, this is truly magic. Thanks for posting this piece.
Whoever sings with Sylvia will sound great. She is, perhaps, the greatest harmony and backup artist of that era. Gordon is smooth and rich as can be, and Ian has that cowboy authenticity. All three are great singers.
Sylvia Fricker to me. I adore her. Ian loved her too but found her "bossy". She can bossy me anytime . I love her forever template soul never die ♥ The voice of an angel.
This song has a real touching quality, after all these years--it provides the emotional reward we long for from a song and leaves you wanting more of these artists. Goodness, this concert was what? 28 years ago, but they are timeless performers. I'm so glad for their artistry, and whatever produced it. Thank you, Ian, Sylvia if you happen to drop in! Really thanks!
just now learning about Ian and Sylvia thanks to you tube- i was in radio for a couple of decades and played their songs by other people- man they do it best- glad i found them- met lightfoot once backstage- very hospitable offered free drinks but he never touched a drop- very huimble too
A truly wonderful event here. I always loved Ian & Sylvia 's version of Early Morning Rain. With Gordon joining them and singing in their key is so amazing to see. Thank you for the music.
Loved this special when it first came out. I had it on VHS,now my VCR is eating my tapes. So glad you are showing parts of this reunion. I am hoping to see Sylvia in Orillia(Gordons hometown) in October. Love all thguests and their rich harmonies. Thank you. 😀🌟🌈🦋
I still remember Ian & Sylvia singing this at the old Cellar Door, back in the late 60s, early 70s. I saw every performance of theirs there except tor the 18 months I was sent overseas. Now, particularly, I am so grateful that I could see them live, close-up, and hear the staggering, raw power that Ian Tyson cut loose with at live performances. I like their recordings, but the true power and stage presence just don't come through. Ian's ability to absolutely grab and hold an audience is something you seldom see in music. Elvis had it, and a few others. It's a true loss to music that Ian's voice is apparently now gone, but he can still write, and we have a number of his performances recorded. I only wish that more of their early live performances weren't recorded for us.
Fantastic! I just go back nearly 25 Years for 2 times. First to 1986 and than 1965. A great track with so much feeling in it I wish to be on one of their concerts. How it would sound with Peter, Paul & Mary together?
Rest in peace Ian. Rest in peace Gordon 😪🇨🇦
I was in Danang, Vietnam (67-68) when one of my fellow marines left for the states. He had this collection of vinyl records that included the first three or four Ian and Sylvia records and he gave it all to me. God, I'd listen to those records over and over till I wore the vinyl out (well I scratched it all to hell anyway). I saw them down in Greenwich Village right after I got our and they were changing their sound...more of a nashville tone. This is a great version. Both of them had sweet voices. And Gordon showing up...ahhh Just wonderful, all three.
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt story. Viet Nam - all Americans should know this tragic story - I lost 2 high school friends for what ? I heard Gordon Lightfoot here in L.A. - 1973 - about to give birth to my daughter. The venue was small and very crowded. I could hardly fit by the tables.
Hope life has turned out well for you. Sending hugs.
Thank you for your service.
God bless u brother
Great memories. Glad you made it home from Vietnam.
That is a great memory and story. Thanks so much for your service and for sharing this story !!!
Our famous Canadian, cowboy singer, Ian Tyson, dead today at 89.
Thank you Ian for your music and your songs. 😢
Amen. I was taken by Ian's voice when he first hit the music scene way back in the early sixties. Also a gifted song writer. Paired with Silvia's angelic voice it was heaven to listen to. I just stumbled onto this video and it actually made me cry at 76. I do often long for those simpler times when the music was, well, beautiful.
so very very sad Bless his memory from the land down Under 2024 News never reached here
Best thing about UA-cam is finding gems like this - live performances by great artists. Gordon Lightfoot is one of the best songwriters ever.
I met Mr Lightfoot almost two years ago as I live in his hometown. He autographed my book Lightfoot and I got some pictures of him that day. A Very fond memory for a Gordon Lightfoot fan. 🐾😀🌟🌈🦋🇨🇦🇨🇦
Wow, what a treasure.
How good was Gordon Lightfoot? He was John Prine's song writing hero.
Hey man im a former soldier from Canada be proud my friend and i love gordon too
@@kimkochel8157 - Today is a sad day. Gordon Lightfoot has left us, but his music will last forever. Songs like this will never die.
On 1May2023, Gordon Lightfoot left us, Ian in Dec2022. What a unique and wonderful moment this is, three great pioneers of Canadian music together. Priceless, thank you, all three of you.
Ian Tyson, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Robbie Robertson and Neil Young all plied their trade in Toronto at sometime during the sixties. What a world class group of songwriters!
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Dang...that's the best version I've ever heard !
Lightfoot's voice!!!!! Haunting.
I remember when this first came out. I was in boot camp in Orlando, FL. We use to sit on the roof of the barracks listen this song, watching the planes fly over and think about home.
:(
Yeah, I was in San Antonio Tex in basic training '65.
Sometimes, no matter how busy I am, I have to stop and listen to the music. Love this rendition.
I first heard Ian and Sylvia at a college special concert in Minnesota around 1963 or 64. I immediately bought the LP of Ian and Sylvia with this song. They were my favorite folksingers for many years until they split up. I think their version was my favorite. They were both very young when I heard them the first time. She was about 21, he was about 34. I was sorry when they split up, and also when they moved on to more popular music. The folk music fad declined, and many folksingers moved on.
Ian and Sylvia belonged together as legends, along with Gordon Lightfoot. Canadian Country is forever! And the best thing is that I am going to see Gordon Lightfoot again live in Cupertino, and this time, along with my father! Yahoo!
So unusual to see Gordon sing without a guitar! He's sounds amazing in this clip.
brought me to tears . . . "feeling" songs like this. Your songs Gordon and Ian will live on forever! Thank you.
You've got to love Canadians. This performance brings me to tears.
Thank you from a proud Canadian fan that lives in Mr Lightfoots hometown. 🇨🇦🇨🇦😀🌟🌈🦋
@@kimkochel8157 I envy you. I have been a Gordon Lightfoot fan for over 50 years :-)
I envy you, I have been a Gordon Lightfoot fan for over 50 years! Ian picks a nice guitar and sings well but cannot hold a candle to Gordon Lightfoot
@@primeaccount4122 except Ian Tyson wrote 'Four Strong Winds", which has been voted the greatest Canadian song ever written. Even Gord sang it, and Ian and Sylvia reciprocated by covering 'Early Morning Rain."
What a voice Gordon had !
The core of great Canadian folk music. So proud to be a Canadian tonight.
You have mention the MacGarigale sisters
Mom kiií using ijii I jinx I. Mimi kmimim. I miss iiiim
Relationships, jobs, seasons, Love?? all end but great music can last forever and this touches my soul on soo many levels
Rip Gord and Ian ... you will be missed badly
classic old folk music for us old folkies...
Well this is beautiful it’s hard to understand why other 18 year old kids like me to listen to music about guns and drugs when this is real music it talks about life and life lessons learned
Right on. And I once had the privilege of meeting Gordon Lightfoot at a Canadian concert. A cherished memory.
Hard to believe now but once upon a distant time Gordon Lightfoot was an 'unknown' song writer. I&S recorcded this tune, Marry Robbins did 'Ribbon of Darkness' and then everyone knew.
You can feel Gordon's heart touching yours, & it brings water, to my eyes.
I love Gord's little wink at Ian.
I’ve forgotten how good looking Gordon Lightfoot was 🎶🎶
Oh come on man, it's all about Ian Tyson. Gordon Lightfoot's voice is a thing of beauty
When I lived in Arizona I was 2 minutes from the carefree highway,and I was blown away when I heard the story of how Gordon came to write that song carefree highway,the world will miss his talent ,no doubt bout that.!
The singing gives me goose bumps.
Lost dear Ian and now also Gordon. Both Canadian music icons that were part of so many lives for a long time. Hope their music continues to live on.❤❤❤
I loved how Ian has to recuperate and gather his thoughts as he's wowed by just how much "bossier" Sylvia has become.
So much genuine talent in these three people, it’s awesome.
Canada has produced so many great musicians and composers/writers for a country of 20 some million people. What a rich and beautiful legacy.
Andrew Woodruff From Ian to Rik E in Triumph
Thank you very much. We're proud to be Canadians though we sometimes feel in the States shadow. We are a country with over 35 million souls these days.
Agree
I totally agree with all these comments . I'm a proud Canadian that lives in Mr
Lightfoots hometown. 🇨🇦😀🌟🌈🦋🙏
One of the greatest songs ever by a duo that was the best.
RIP IAN&GORDON, Thank you for everything you've left us with
So graceful and beautiful. Music history and memories unfold.
Signature song of another iconic legend Gordon Lightfoot.
Best be on my way...
Greetings from IRELAND 😉 salamat for the memories. .......
Oh my gosh. Seeing my favorite Canadian country singers/ songwriters together in this mesmerizing concert! I wanted to cry because I missed hearing them so much. I listened to Ian and Sylvia on the records, but I’m so blessed and fortunate to see Gordon Lightfoot in concert two times! I am so saddened to hear of Ian Tyson’s passing including that of Gordon Lightfoot as well. To me, they will always be my favorites for many long years.
This rendition performance is close to being magical. Over the years I have kept track of the various performances of this piece, but, this is truly magic. Thanks for posting this piece.
Is truly best version of this song I've ever heard as well
It doesn't get any better than that!
Great Canadian singers. Love them all..Ian, Sylvia and definitely Gordon.
This is beautiful
It just doesn't get much better. thank you Johnny!
Rest in Peace Ian Tyson!
Hello Marilyn,how are you doing today
my favorite rendition of this song, by far ... thanx
wow , gl has a haunting voice and always has. dont get me wrong i ve loved ian and sylvia for 60 years
Whoever sings with Sylvia will sound great. She is, perhaps, the greatest harmony and backup artist of that era.
Gordon is smooth and rich as can be, and Ian has that cowboy authenticity. All three are great singers.
You are so right
Sylvia Fricker to me. I adore her. Ian loved her too but found her "bossy". She can bossy me anytime . I love her forever template soul never die ♥ The voice of an angel.
Great Gordon Lightfoot song well done by Ian and Sylvia
Such rare talent! To make us all feel like we were present with these guys from the beginning. :]
What a great video!!!!!!! Miss these guys!
Indeed, a real gem. I saw Gordon Lightfoot sing this song in Hartford, Conn. in the 70s. Such a magical song.
2024: as a 60s folkie this is the dream team
God, I had forgotten this one. So great to hear again after decades.
This song has a real touching quality, after all these years--it provides the emotional reward we long for from a song and leaves you wanting more of these artists. Goodness, this concert was what? 28 years ago, but they are timeless performers. I'm so glad for their artistry, and whatever produced it. Thank you, Ian, Sylvia if you happen to drop in! Really thanks!
Hello Hannah,how are you doing today
just now learning about Ian and Sylvia thanks to you tube- i was in radio for a couple of decades and played their songs by other people- man they do it best- glad i found them- met lightfoot once backstage- very hospitable offered free drinks but he never touched a drop- very huimble too
great, great,nothing at all like this today, enjoy! Larry
A truly wonderful event here. I always loved Ian & Sylvia 's version of Early Morning Rain. With Gordon joining them and singing in their key is so amazing to see. Thank you for the music.
They gave me SOOO much music in my life. Always will love em.
Wow… what a trio of voices. Fantastic!!
I've seen all three many times but never before have I seen them all together. 50 years later and they're still beautifly spectacular.
WOW just found this. Memories so good
fuck this is good stuff. When will today's music get to this level?
Gord is such a legend.
I am stoked to find tree Canadian Country/Folk singing legends on one stage :) Thanks for putting this video on YT
Hello Mary, how are you doing today
Excellent job by a very talented duo!!
That's what I call great music
Absolutely all have stunning voices 🎵
Maybe Lightfoot's best song, and this is the best cover I've ever heard. Tysons voice is almost the equal of Gordo's. Just a perfect version.
Canadian Treasures !
so how great is this? thank you for putting this on the air.
Thank you for sharing... Great memories 🤣
Canadian Royalty!!
Rest in peace Gordon Lightfoot...🌹🌹⭐💞❤️😔
Hello friend 👋 how are you doing today
Loved this special when it first came out. I had it on VHS,now my VCR is eating my tapes. So glad you are showing parts of this reunion. I am hoping to see Sylvia in
Orillia(Gordons hometown) in October. Love all thguests and their rich harmonies. Thank you. 😀🌟🌈🦋
"Early Morning Rain" (sometimes "Early Mornin' Rain") is a song composed and recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot.
Perfection...
I was about 15 years old but remember that song and the good times in life that we had..I remember the bad times to..
I love how Sylvia looks at Gordon a couple times, there is something in the gaze.
awesome,,,thank you
Thank you for posting this - so beautiful.
Gordon Lightfoot...Golden!
Damn, Gordie...you are a fine, fine singer....
I love this song !
I enjoyed the video... Thx 4 the entertainment & great music, of course!
I still remember Ian & Sylvia singing this at the old Cellar Door, back in the late 60s, early 70s. I saw every performance of theirs there except tor the 18 months I was sent overseas.
Now, particularly, I am so grateful that I could see them live, close-up, and hear the staggering, raw power that Ian Tyson cut loose with at live performances. I like their recordings, but the true power and stage presence just don't come through. Ian's ability to absolutely grab and hold an audience is something you seldom see in music. Elvis had it, and a few others.
It's a true loss to music that Ian's voice is apparently now gone, but he can still write, and we have a number of his performances recorded. I only wish that more of their early live performances weren't recorded for us.
SpookMSgt - In Georgetown, D.C.? I saw them there once, late 1960s.
Thanks for posting BRod313 . What a treat !
Beautiful
So beautiful. Sylvia looks so so lovingly at Gordon. B
I notice that. Perhaps she left ian for gordie
They dont make music like this anymore!!!
I just checked the original Ian & Sylvia LP liner notes & record label--Yes,Gordon Lightfoot did write "Early Morning Rain"...
What a class act.
Fantastic! I just go back nearly 25 Years for 2 times. First to 1986 and than 1965. A great track with so much feeling in it I wish to be on one of their concerts. How it would sound with Peter, Paul & Mary together?
LONG LIVE OL' IAN
4 MIGHTY STRONG WINDS,,,,LONG MAY THEY BLOW IAN,,,
Awesome voice's
awesome
You were on my mind
❤
In a very short span we lost Ian and Gordon.
Wow!
Great oldie
Elvis recorded a great cover version of this song and I always wondered why his rendition was never released as a single.