Gordon Lightfoot - Why Not Give It A Try - Official Lyric Video

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  • Опубліковано 12 лют 2020
  • Official lyric video for Why Not Give It A Try, the new single from Gordon Lightfoot's upcoming album, Solo, out March 20th. Listen Now / Pre-Order / Pre-Add: wmcanada.lnk.to/gordonlightfo...
    Lyric Video Created by Connor Scheffler

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  • @williamhouston3428
    @williamhouston3428 Рік тому +18

    The last song on the very last Gordon Lightfoot album. Thank you for each one of them, Gordie. Rest in peace eternally, and may your music be played by all the generations.

    • @tinkaluisa8540
      @tinkaluisa8540 Рік тому +1

      Well, almost the last album. "Live at Massey Hall" will come out in July.

    • @tinkaluisa8540
      @tinkaluisa8540 Рік тому +1

      Actually, I goofed: It's "Live at the Royal Albert Hall." Sorry about that.

  • @rmtl3140
    @rmtl3140 2 роки тому +13

    Had the pleasure of meeting him 10 years ago and he graciously signed my guitar. He is a humble man and it was a night I will remember fondly.

  • @Bob-vc5yi
    @Bob-vc5yi 3 роки тому +21

    I've listened to Gordon for 40 yrs and carried his music with me in 25 countries. Would love to sit with him for an hour and just talk. There's a dream 😉

    • @derikuk2967
      @derikuk2967 Рік тому +2

      50 years, and dozens of places... But now the dream will remain a dream. We still have his music to comfort us.

  • @ginolundy2886
    @ginolundy2886 3 роки тому +21

    Still so much spirit and soul. The man is simply a master at conveying emotion. He is certainly one of the best songwriters the world has known. Thank you Gordon.

  • @suhwateezea.214
    @suhwateezea.214 3 роки тому +18

    It's been a deep journey watching Gordon age over time like we all do

  • @DanFrechette
    @DanFrechette 3 роки тому +15

    This whole album put a smile on my face, line by line.. your voice and guitar will echo through the ages

  • @rickschucker9697
    @rickschucker9697 4 роки тому +14

    God I love him ! Thank you Gord for being when I needed you most for over 50 years ! You made my life better, thanks.

    • @karlhinkel6123
      @karlhinkel6123 4 роки тому

      so I do since 50 years, Regards from Cologne, Karl

  • @mtlicq
    @mtlicq 4 роки тому +13

    Much respect to Canada's greatest!!! I'm stone cold sober when I say that! That's no illusion on this summer side of life. No mistake about it. Thank you very much for so many original songs you created.

  • @kevinbrown688
    @kevinbrown688 4 роки тому +32

    You can't deny that signature guitar playing and brilliant songwriting. Much respect, sir.

  • @FruitFanatic33
    @FruitFanatic33 4 роки тому +36

    Gordon you are a beautiful soul… I’ve loved you since I was about 4 years old. Your songs have been speaking to me since 1969. You are the sun… I would like to stay home with you for eternity. 🔆🌎

    • @captaintrips2980
      @captaintrips2980 4 роки тому +7

      I share your admiration.
      Mr. Lightfoot would probably be the first to admit his soul hasn't always been so beautiful. But we live and learn.

    • @FruitFanatic33
      @FruitFanatic33 4 роки тому +5

      Google User no. 14 Ahh, but Alas, The human game is not easy at times… I still see him as the Sun 🔆

    • @Cat-hn2on
      @Cat-hn2on 4 роки тому +3

      I've also loved his music since the first time I heard it, probably around the same year. I was in 1st grade in 1969 but fortunately I had 4 older brothers and a sister, as well as parents who loved to listen to 🎶. As I grew, so did my appreciation for the greatest singers and songwriters of that era, of which Gordon Lightfoot has got to be way up toward the top as far as talent, innovation, genuineness, dedication and remaining true. (In my humble opinion). 🎼🎵🎤💙🗺🌄🎶🐱

    • @FruitFanatic33
      @FruitFanatic33 4 роки тому +1

      Cat We are soul sisters! I was born in 1966. It was a beautiful time in history as far as music, especially for the young ones to absorb! 💛

    • @Legnerps
      @Legnerps 4 роки тому +3

      Noooo....he's been speaking to meeeee!! 🤣

  • @nexussmile8525
    @nexussmile8525 3 роки тому +6

    Man every time I listen to this song I understand it differently it tells me another story each time, man this song is an masterpiece of art

  • @gemmacrawford5260
    @gemmacrawford5260 4 роки тому +5

    Wow! How does he do it, he gets all your emotions stirring getting you thinking about things you haven't thought in years.

  • @bigjuicyproductions4489
    @bigjuicyproductions4489 2 роки тому +6

    This gives me chills I love it so much thank you Gordon!

  • @ColleenW2019
    @ColleenW2019 4 роки тому +5

    STILL the love of my life for almost 50 years! Gordon's music has seen me through many rough patches in my life. God bless you, Gordon Lightfoot!

  • @brielmavjaager7270
    @brielmavjaager7270 3 роки тому +3

    Still my heart throb for 45 years. Prayers for many Blessings upon you and with appreciation for all your heartfelt, meaningful songs.

  • @honshitsu
    @honshitsu 4 роки тому +6

    Brings tear of joy & bliss, what a music. Love him!

  • @michellegare2894
    @michellegare2894 3 роки тому +12

    Wow! Just listened to this song for the first time! A simple song, simple lyrics, but lots to think about! Mr Lightfoot is still writing great songs after everything he's been through. By the way, the graphics and "montage" of that video are fantastic!

  • @smeefamily54
    @smeefamily54 3 роки тому +1

    I have followed him since the beginning. My children grew up listening to him. A true Canadian.

  • @captaintrips2980
    @captaintrips2980 4 роки тому +29

    Canada's troubadour does it again!
    Love from🇺🇸

  • @OntCanGuy
    @OntCanGuy 4 роки тому +5

    Love the 12-string guitar sound. Classic Lightfoot. Beautiful sketches of your classic album covers too. Nice song. You have lived your life Gordy, and shared it with us along the way!

  • @CruisinDude
    @CruisinDude 4 роки тому +27

    Thank you Gordon, brilliant

  • @Belynda
    @Belynda 4 роки тому +7

    How absolutely Beautiful!! All of my life, I’ve loved your music. Thank you

  • @huyked
    @huyked 4 роки тому +12

    Thank you, Mr. Lightfoot. That was such an encouraging song about life.

  • @aumswede
    @aumswede 4 роки тому +12

    Heavenly! lots of love from Sweden for being the soundtrack of my life.

  • @geoffhorvath3261
    @geoffhorvath3261 4 роки тому +9

    Gord' you could have hired Axl Rose for the whistling solo. I don't think he's too busy, but Hey,, waking up this morning to see this new release made my coffee taste better. God bless you Gordon Lightfoot. I love your work and you as a man. Please keep the music coming.

  • @florencechestnut2270
    @florencechestnut2270 4 роки тому +2

    Gordon Lightfoot is one of my all time favorite singer - songwriters. 🎼🎶🎵🎶🎼

  • @remalm3670
    @remalm3670 4 роки тому +3

    ... To capture the essence of our youth and your first relationships ... Seems like eons ago ... Were we ever that young ... Were things ever that simple ... Can we experience them again? ...

  • @Legnerps
    @Legnerps 4 роки тому +7

    Somewhat mysterious lyrics ... but the simplicity and lightness of his guitar is mesmerizingly beautiful. Too bad he lost his whistler...no one whistled better. See Ghosts of Cape Horn. You have enriched my life ... our lives bud. When you ascend to the Carefree Highway ... we will all wail like babies.

    • @lukeswain1752
      @lukeswain1752 3 роки тому +6

      I think his "weak" whistling is pretty fitting. I see, or hear it as someone singing one final song in the night at the end of a show. Maybe at a bar or some club. Everyone is gone but one last audience member. Some dark figure in the corner. Imagine being that figure in the corner, listening to this man sing his last song for the night.. It would feel so magical. That's my take on it anyways!

    • @Legnerps
      @Legnerps 3 роки тому +1

      @@lukeswain1752 interesting take 🤔

    • @lukeswain1752
      @lukeswain1752 3 роки тому +2

      @@Legnerps yeah. That's the way I imagine it. My mind goes to and thru random places🤷‍♂️

    • @Legnerps
      @Legnerps 3 роки тому +3

      @@lukeswain1752 You have an artists imagination.

    • @lukeswain1752
      @lukeswain1752 3 роки тому +1

      @@Legnerps I'll take that as a compliment 😁 thanks!

  • @domlimited1264
    @domlimited1264 4 роки тому +12

    I all way admired Gordon Lightfoot's music. His music give be a lot of perspective on day to day events in my life

  • @scotthays294
    @scotthays294 3 роки тому +5

    absolutely love these videos. Thanks for always coming through with such incredible music

  • @mikemorrison6023
    @mikemorrison6023 4 роки тому +5

    Yet another fantastic work of art by Mr. Lightfoot .

  • @MrRedwing90
    @MrRedwing90 4 роки тому +1

    A beautiful songwriter and singer. One of my idols.

  • @cathysoo2350
    @cathysoo2350 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful !!! Thank you, Gordon Lightfoot, I've loved your work for years and see your concerts every time you come to Southern California. Blessings forever. Love, Kathy

  • @spotty67
    @spotty67 Рік тому +1

    I love this, so down to earth and back to basis.

  • @ClaudeEmond
    @ClaudeEmond 4 роки тому +2

    Merci Gordon Lightfoot. You are the voice and the poetry that vibrate inside every kind and decent human being.

  • @NevadaBoss
    @NevadaBoss 4 роки тому +3

    Canada's greatest songwriter...and one of the world's best too, eh?

  • @craigmcintosh7241
    @craigmcintosh7241 4 роки тому +2

    Don't know when this was released, but he has not sounded this energetic vibrant in many years.

  • @micheled6111
    @micheled6111 4 роки тому +3

    Superb! May I say your the most wonderful singer songwriter on the planet!

    • @gordonmeredithlightfootlig8451
      @gordonmeredithlightfootlig8451 3 роки тому

      It's indeed a great pleasure for me to have a supportive fan like you. Message me on my hangout email Hangout:gordonlightfoot.connects@gmail.com

  • @bearron
    @bearron 4 роки тому +8

    I am very much looking forward to getting this album on CD. I have all the others.

  • @gabemiller4882
    @gabemiller4882 2 роки тому

    I been listening to Gordon Lightfoot at 17 years old ! His music 🎸🎤so ❤😍😍☺beautiful and amazing !! First time listening to Gordon Lightfoot new song it is so touching 😍😉☺️😊😢! Love his song like Sundown , Carefree Highway, Early morning rain and Canadian Railroad Trilogy and Bitter Green and The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald !! Your music has touch me and is amazing 😉😉❤❤

  • @red54221
    @red54221 4 роки тому +3

  • @jenniferc218
    @jenniferc218 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful. So so grateful that Gordon is still producing and what a better way than to solo.

  • @tombarry8381
    @tombarry8381 4 роки тому +3

    Fantastic! Thank you for another wonderful song! Your the best Gordon!

  • @nicholaswilliams9245
    @nicholaswilliams9245 4 роки тому +2

    Such thoughtful music and a real pleasure to listen to ,thank you so much for all of your wonderful music.

  • @mjj4344
    @mjj4344 Рік тому

    Another gem from Gordon Lightfoot.
    Rip dear Gordon. Thanks for all lovely songs.

  • @billdornan4379
    @billdornan4379 Рік тому +3

    May 1, 2023 ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🇨🇦

  • @enzetta3717
    @enzetta3717 4 роки тому +3

    love this... I just want to stay home...

  • @brigittehuber9745
    @brigittehuber9745 Рік тому

    I love this song so much... THANK YOU!

  • @colleentrozzo2596
    @colleentrozzo2596 Рік тому +1

    Lovely

  • @roberthaigh3206
    @roberthaigh3206 Рік тому

    I love this album, with just Gordon and his guitar! When I play it I get the lovely feeling that he has just turned up at my house with his guitar, and he is kindly treating my to a private concert!

  • @olsoneric1
    @olsoneric1 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you Gord. Inspiring for sure!!

  • @TheDeryckRobertsonChannel
    @TheDeryckRobertsonChannel 4 роки тому +3

    I just want to stay home. How appropriate for these days of isolation...

  • @83sloopjohnb
    @83sloopjohnb 4 роки тому +2

    Beautiful song! Every word talks to me that's awesome :-)

  • @trudigoodman4825
    @trudigoodman4825 4 роки тому +3

    Just lovely!

    • @marcelnicolas3247
      @marcelnicolas3247 3 роки тому

      Hello👋how are you doing today..

    • @gordonmeredithlightfootlig8451
      @gordonmeredithlightfootlig8451 3 роки тому

      It's indeed a great pleasure for me to have a supportive fan like you. Message me on my hangout email Hangout:gordonlightfoot.connects@gmail.com

  • @MaryPinkHair
    @MaryPinkHair 4 роки тому +4

    Looking forward to connecting again with Gordon Lightfoot in his new solo album. : o )

  • @billharrison2503
    @billharrison2503 3 роки тому +3

    What a wonderful treasure this is, Gord, we that have been with you for so long know how these years are. Thank-you for sharing yourself in such an intimate way.

  • @uncletoad1779
    @uncletoad1779 6 місяців тому

    Outstanding!

  • @clumsydad7158
    @clumsydad7158 Рік тому

    what an album ... never stop being who you are people ... liberty and behave ... let's do this

  • @jasonborne1357
    @jasonborne1357 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful songs, heartfelt and poetic lyrics, extraordinary talent. Thank you for another masterpiece of sound, and mental imagery you've created.
    Mic drop.

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 3 роки тому

    Melodic , Meaningful , Relatable . Free & Easy . Asking a Question . ⚜️🇨🇦🎸🎼🎼🎼🎼

  • @NEWFIEBOY1981
    @NEWFIEBOY1981 4 роки тому +3

    this album should not be overlooked, a real Canadian icon

  • @francompton
    @francompton 8 місяців тому

    To the Republic! One Nation Under GOD!

  • @miketurek8634
    @miketurek8634 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing
    81 and so sweet

  • @roncarey8810
    @roncarey8810 4 роки тому

    Amazing talent. TY sir

  • @patriciaamend3219
    @patriciaamend3219 4 роки тому

    Awesome love it Gordon..beautiful!

  • @monicacall7532
    @monicacall7532 3 роки тому

    Beautiful as always.

  • @marnellkent3682
    @marnellkent3682 4 роки тому

    So perfect for now! Thank you!!!

  • @kathywithak7529
    @kathywithak7529 Рік тому

    Wonderful

  • @ho-bo-hemian
    @ho-bo-hemian 2 роки тому

    I think he's saying- Would you like to Dream, dance, discover, find someone new, be someone new, stop scrolling? No, we just want to stay home, stay the same, pass by, keep on scrolling.

  • @4jesseboy
    @4jesseboy 2 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @jerryskaggs4901
    @jerryskaggs4901 4 роки тому +1

    rock on man... 47 upward thumbs, and a heart full.......

  • @laurencedauplay5649
    @laurencedauplay5649 3 роки тому

    Love him more now than ever tall and lean and nonchalant, he is what he is!

  • @LowescC
    @LowescC 4 роки тому +2

    worth the wait..........

  • @paskatefan
    @paskatefan 4 роки тому

    I LOVE his guitar work & the melody! Looking forward to the release of his solo CD!

  • @lindablumer18
    @lindablumer18 4 роки тому +3

    Love it.

    • @gordonmeredithlightfootlig8451
      @gordonmeredithlightfootlig8451 3 роки тому

      It's indeed a great pleasure for me to have a supportive fan like you. Message me on my hangout email Hangout:gordonlightfoot.connects@gmail.com

  • @TheMrGirelli
    @TheMrGirelli 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome!!! Love u man!

  • @dlan6883
    @dlan6883 4 роки тому +3

    #EXCELLENT #excellent

  • @francesbrisco776
    @francesbrisco776 11 місяців тому

    Lovely

  • @SgtJLander
    @SgtJLander 2 роки тому

    Outstanding, says my soul.

  • @SapphireZeev36
    @SapphireZeev36 3 роки тому

    The meaning of life

  • @isabelaburto3075
    @isabelaburto3075 4 роки тому +1

    Bonita canción y preciosos los grabados 🎨🖌️✏️

    • @gordonmeredithlightfootlig8451
      @gordonmeredithlightfootlig8451 3 роки тому

      It's indeed a great pleasure for me to have a supportive fan like you. Message me on my hangout email Hangout:gordonlightfoot.connects@gmail.com

  • @billdornan4379
    @billdornan4379 Рік тому

    ❤️🇨🇦👍 February 2023

  • @dennisjump8655
    @dennisjump8655 4 роки тому

    Thank you Gord.

  • @daviddozois7256
    @daviddozois7256 2 роки тому

    If you are up to it we could hammer out work before the jazz fest in late June. RC is gonna here from me an invitation from his past

  • @daviddozois7256
    @daviddozois7256 2 роки тому

    I choose to be a jaguar amongst jaguars ad infinitumn‘I love trees since my youth peace+quiet

  • @brendaproffitt1011
    @brendaproffitt1011 4 роки тому +2

    Pretty awesome I ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ it happy Valentines day to you and to all thank you

    • @marcelnicolas3247
      @marcelnicolas3247 3 роки тому +1

      Hello👋how are you doing today..

    • @brendaproffitt1011
      @brendaproffitt1011 3 роки тому

      @@marcelnicolas3247 Hi. How are doing?? Im ok

    • @marcelnicolas3247
      @marcelnicolas3247 3 роки тому +1

      @@brendaproffitt1011 okay that's nice. So where are you from if I may ask?

    • @brendaproffitt1011
      @brendaproffitt1011 3 роки тому

      @@marcelnicolas3247 I'm from Michigan.

    • @marcelnicolas3247
      @marcelnicolas3247 3 роки тому +1

      @@brendaproffitt1011 okay well I'm from Poland but live here in Cleveland Ohio.. so how is the weather over there?

  • @georgeotoole2768
    @georgeotoole2768 4 роки тому +34

    The 30 people who down-voted this have no soul.

    • @lucnilis6622
      @lucnilis6622 4 роки тому +3

      Or some of them accidentally disliked it, dumbass

    • @kuku6398
      @kuku6398 4 роки тому +2

      @@lucnilis6622 Can't you feel the sense of ironi and humour in his comment

    • @lucnilis6622
      @lucnilis6622 4 роки тому +2

      @@kuku6398 uhh no?

    • @eleni1968
      @eleni1968 3 роки тому +1

      Maybe they wanted the song to go longer. Like Bob Dylan, they down voted that the song had to end.

    • @marywebber593
      @marywebber593 3 роки тому +1

      Snowflake anthem. Xxx

  • @francisrobinson9236
    @francisrobinson9236 5 місяців тому

    I just want to be me. Hit home very hard

  • @thatk.t.a._flow
    @thatk.t.a._flow 4 роки тому

    I like the whistle and the animation is excellent

  • @tylerfearless9856
    @tylerfearless9856 3 роки тому

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @kurtmiller8964
    @kurtmiller8964 4 роки тому

    love thr drawwings

  • @peterberg8417
    @peterberg8417 2 роки тому

    This could be the last song in the vast Gordon songbook and if it is, its a great last chapter and coda to a warm and generous career and body of work. Well done sir

    • @peterberg8417
      @peterberg8417 Рік тому

      Here to say that it is indeed the last song of his career and my original comment still stands.

  • @francompton
    @francompton Рік тому +1

    ....would you like be brave...i just wanna be me.

  • @daviddozois7256
    @daviddozois7256 2 роки тому

    Not to mention fairy creek ( Mercinaries ) & enbridge

  • @thatk.t.a._flow
    @thatk.t.a._flow 4 роки тому

    Dope!

  • @daviddozois7256
    @daviddozois7256 2 роки тому

    Wet’swet’en

  • @daviddozois7256
    @daviddozois7256 2 роки тому

    I can t hear nor see you most of the time but this is good Gord/ maybe we could have a cut with a spells whistling

  • @normpaddle
    @normpaddle 4 роки тому

    Fuckin GREAT!

  • @daviddozois7256
    @daviddozois7256 2 роки тому

    Peace on earth. Peas on the pape peas on the bishops + esp peas on all the small people who guild the lily while letting go on their way to gods big city

  • @kimberlyluzynski911
    @kimberlyluzynski911 4 роки тому

    😯

    • @gordonmeredithlightfootlig8451
      @gordonmeredithlightfootlig8451 3 роки тому

      It's indeed a great pleasure for me to have a supportive fan like you. Message me on my hangout email Hangout:gordonlightfoot.connects@gmail.com