The audience knew that this was pure brilliance and that they needed to pay attention to every last second. Very different music, very different people, very different time.
The Eaton's catalogue reference is amusing. What a talent. This must have been late 60"s, early 70"s. I love that there were young men wearing jackets and ties. I first saw Gordie at Convocation Hall at U of Toronto in 1972. What a lovely memory this is. Thanks Gordie for your wonderful melodies, insight into life's pains and loves and your golden tones. We all will miss you. Thanks for the memories.
Please release the entire concert in one video. As an American, I've never had an opportunity to see or hear this. Been a fan of Gordy since 1967. Saw him for the 1st time opening for Peter, Paul and Mary in Wash. D.C. On vacation in 1969.
Gordons On Tour Now . 2021 . Got Tickets For His 83 Birthday Show. Alberta Canada . I'm Over The Moon , To See Gordon Lightfoot Live Once Again , We Are Both So Old Now ! Wow !
I love you Gordon ! ❤🇨🇦💔❤️ 3:12 😢 I'm heartbroken that you're gone. RIP you gentle soul, magic magician, master lyricist, immaculate guitarist Signed a loving American fan - just south of the border, who wept many times when I saw you live on those three occasions May 2nd, 2023 - 9:25PM EST
Gordon Lightfoot is Amazing. The audience was in a trance listening to the words and every note. They seem so respectful and much different than the kids of today. Makes you curious where the people in the audience are now.
Thanks for sharing this- what an artist. I'd love to see an old concert performance of Summer side of life and listening to the rain- keep them coming😊
What is up with the youngsters in the front looking like they're being forced to sit quietly,...funny. Yes, the song was always one of my favorites as well. I met him in 1973, outback of the Tanglewood, Ma. open air performance center . He gave me half a Foster's beer, said he had already had too much to drink and went in and gave an incredible show! Inspired me to keep on playing My Guitar and I still by heart. He was a great poet with a most expressive voice. I had just turned 23. I was born in 1950, so that would have made him ? I only saw him one time after in 2007 in Burlington,Vt. He was still awesome but he had lost his youthful voice! I was busking on Church St. at the time practcally every day and doing well playing many of his songs. He and Bob Dylan taught me how to perform and write songs;Woody Guthrie too and all the great bluesmem and wom,en of the South. I just learned how disciplined he was working in his 'stock and trade'. I have been learning some of his songs that I missed all those years ago. I never realized he had such an extensive portfolio of songs. It seems he was revered in the music industry. When I heard he had died I cried the whole day and maybe the next day a little. I had had a premonition since I had read about his failing health, that it would not be long. I think Dylan may live to be 100! I hope he does at least. The poets and singers of the world remind us that we need to be good to each and not merely users pf each other . I am proud to say, that I drank beer with Gordon Lightfoot and he gave me a pat on the back, and said enjoy the show! If there really is a place called ' heaven',I am certain his spirit lives,still,in Peace.(He and Stompin Tom!)
@gordonlightfoot865 All your catalouge is gold to me but the first time I heard the wreck I was doing yard work with the radio on and had to stop and turn everything off to listen to this beautiful ballad for the first time living only a stone throw from lock one of the Welland Canal and having seen Edmond Fitzgerald a few times wondering if she would fit in that lock.
If memory serves me, this was a BBC special, back in the day. The audience is made up of polite Brits, most of them respectful of their folk singer heroes.
So sorry Christopher: faulty memory I'm afraid I will change my description now to show the CBC (Canadian) details and a link to he complete program from 1967
Yes, well, people did at one time, listen quietly while music was being played. And still do in some places. (Not right now, sadly as all we music people are home making music for ourselves or online.)
beautiful song .. am adding to my Christmas concert ... gord love your music ..ben a huge mentor since your first album I started singing and playing guitar .. your music is what got me there ... from bill in dorval quebec
The complete CBC Show of the Week named "Wherefore and Why" as broadcast on the CBC on 18 March 1968 se the complete prograrn at ua-cam.com/video/dd8Mag3tn7M/v-deo.html here Is a cutting I made from that week's TVGuide johnfowles.org.uk/LIGHTFOOT/cbctv.jpg
The audience knew that this was pure brilliance and that they needed to pay attention to every last second. Very different music, very different people, very different time.
When Gord was in his vocal prime he had the most beautiful voice a man has ever been blessed with.
And yet, he disliked his voice intensely. "I" thought it was beautifully melancholic - especially in songs like, "Talking In Your Sleep."
The Eaton's catalogue reference is amusing. What a talent. This must have been late 60"s, early 70"s. I love that there were young men wearing jackets and ties. I first saw Gordie at Convocation Hall at U of Toronto in 1972. What a lovely memory this is. Thanks Gordie for your wonderful melodies, insight into life's pains and loves and your golden tones. We all will miss you. Thanks for the memories.
They don’t look bored. They are mesmerized by Gordon Lightfoot voice and songwriting expertise!
Exactly.
LOL
Red Shea was an incredible guitarist , I miss his leads !
No auto tune there folks! Be still my heart, love you Gordon!
oh my friggin god , awesome. the voice and guitar are golden .
Please release the entire concert in one video. As an American, I've never had an opportunity to see or hear this. Been a fan of Gordy since 1967. Saw him for the 1st time opening for Peter, Paul and Mary in Wash. D.C. On vacation in 1969.
see my latest reply
ua-cam.com/video/50XK15NybjU/v-deo.html
All the girls, "Wish I could be with Gordon." All the boys, "Wish I could _be_ Gordon."
Those harmonic symphonies from red Shea's Martin...intoxicating....
A true musical legend.
Gordons On Tour Now . 2021 . Got Tickets For His 83 Birthday Show. Alberta Canada . I'm Over The Moon , To See Gordon Lightfoot Live Once Again , We Are Both So Old Now ! Wow !
I love you Gordon ! ❤🇨🇦💔❤️ 3:12 😢 I'm heartbroken that you're gone. RIP you gentle soul, magic magician, master lyricist, immaculate guitarist
Signed a loving American fan - just south of the border, who wept many times when I saw you live on those three occasions May 2nd, 2023 - 9:25PM EST
A beautiful man who made beautiful music. RIP
These people are
REALLY ROCKIN IT ,!
Gordon Lightfoot is Amazing. The audience was in a trance listening to the words and every note. They seem so respectful and much different than the kids of today. Makes you curious where the people in the audience are now.
Gord's songs are embedded in my soul.
Mine too.
Thanks for sharing this- what an artist. I'd love to see an old concert performance of Summer side of life and listening to the rain- keep them coming😊
1967...Our Happy Land🌲❄🍁☮
people who try to write songs would be happy to have written just one of the songs from his library---
What is up with the youngsters in the front looking like they're being forced to sit quietly,...funny.
Yes, the song was always one of my favorites as well. I met him in 1973, outback of the Tanglewood, Ma. open air performance center . He gave me half a Foster's beer, said he had already had too much to drink and went in and gave an incredible show! Inspired me to keep on playing My Guitar and I still by heart. He was a great poet with a most expressive voice. I had just turned 23. I was born in 1950, so that would have made him ? I only saw him one time after in 2007 in Burlington,Vt. He was still awesome but he had lost his youthful voice! I was busking on Church St. at the time practcally every day and doing well playing many of his songs.
He and Bob Dylan taught me how to perform and write songs;Woody Guthrie too and all the great bluesmem and wom,en of the South.
I just learned how disciplined he was working in his 'stock and trade'.
I have been learning some of his songs that I missed all those years ago. I never realized he had such an extensive portfolio of songs. It seems he was revered in the music industry.
When I heard he had died I cried the whole day and maybe the next day a little. I had had a premonition since I had read about his failing health, that it would not be long. I think Dylan may live to be 100! I hope he does at least.
The poets and singers of the world remind us that we need to be good to each and not merely users pf each other .
I am proud to say, that I drank beer with Gordon Lightfoot and he gave me a pat on the back, and said enjoy the show!
If there really is a place called ' heaven',I am certain his spirit lives,still,in Peace.(He and Stompin Tom!)
Love the loon at the end.
@gordonlightfoot865 All your catalouge is gold to me but the first time I heard the wreck I was doing yard work with the radio on and had to stop and turn everything off to listen to this beautiful ballad for the first time living only a stone throw from lock one of the Welland Canal and having seen Edmond Fitzgerald a few times wondering if she would fit in that lock.
R.I.P - Gordon Lightfoot #Legend. Thanks for the music!
How wonderful
My favorite Gord song..however he sang it better as he aged. It's a special mantra for those of us in northern climes.
Yes you are correct. The version on GOLD'S GORD from 1975 is exquisite.
This is so beautiful - my first time hearing it…
I miss Red Shea
keep them coming John!
If memory serves me, this was a BBC special, back in the day. The audience is made up of polite Brits, most of them respectful of their folk singer heroes.
So sorry Christopher: faulty memory I'm afraid I will change my description now to show the CBC (Canadian) details and a link to he complete program from 1967
I could not find how to change or even create a description so I have pasted the draft as a reply
Yes, well, people did at one time, listen quietly while music was being played. And still do in some places. (Not right now, sadly as all we music people are home making music for ourselves or online.)
Holy Shit ! Had No Idea This Was On Film,!
More please!!!! I would love to see Mountains and Maryann the final song added!!!!
pleases see the complete show as per the UA-cam URL that I have just posted
very nice.
beautiful song .. am adding to my Christmas concert ... gord love your music ..ben a huge mentor since your first album I started singing and playing guitar .. your music is what got me there ... from bill in dorval quebec
the actor Brian Cranston could play him if they ever did a Bio movie on him. Dead ringer .
The complete CBC Show of the Week named "Wherefore and Why" as broadcast on the CBC on 18 March 1968
se the complete prograrn at ua-cam.com/video/dd8Mag3tn7M/v-deo.html
here Is a cutting I made from that week's TVGuide
johnfowles.org.uk/LIGHTFOOT/cbctv.jpg
I think the audience needs to cheer up a bit!
It was slightly disturbing to watch this...and realize that Gordon Lightfoot was kind of babe back in the day.
Mellow.
The great bass riff is missing.
Is the audience stoned out of their minds? Just asking.
They're transfixed by the beautiful song. And back then, 20-somethings were actually adults.
What an odd audience.
Marti Smith lmao! Right?
That was the era.
You mean respectful. Well presented, quiet and utterly grateful for the experience. I miss when society had class.
Because they are actually listenng? I mean the hairstyles were of the day. :-)
The audience look bored for some reason.
This was at a time when an audience was quiet and respectful of the singer.