gordon lightfoot steel rail blues live in concert bbc 1972

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  • @psiskobrno2659
    @psiskobrno2659 Рік тому +35

    Remember him for the rest of my life. Thank you and rest in peace, Gordon.

  • @jimbo1959
    @jimbo1959 9 місяців тому +3

    You made Canada VERY proud Gord!! RIP.

  • @lindaberg1695
    @lindaberg1695 Рік тому +21

    Gordon is a true Canadian Icon and Treasure!! I've lost count of how many times I've seen him in concert and every single one was golden!

  • @objuan6
    @objuan6 Рік тому +6

    Went into town, for one last round…
    RIP Sir.

  • @DouglasMitchell
    @DouglasMitchell 10 років тому +84

    One of his most underrated tunes. It's great to see glimpses of his personality in the intro and performance.

    • @lindaberg1695
      @lindaberg1695 4 роки тому +7

      I completely agree, very underrated....but one of his best.

    • @tenniswilliam
      @tenniswilliam 5 місяців тому +2

      ​@@lindaberg1695That whole first album is spectacular with many great songs like this one

    • @dannyl-p1543
      @dannyl-p1543 3 місяці тому

      @@tenniswilliam I agree, GL released classics after that album but that album is great songs after great songs, one of my favorites all time.

  • @inthisriver362
    @inthisriver362 Рік тому +7

    RIP ❤❤❤❤

  • @jscuk
    @jscuk 8 років тому +44

    Did anyone ever play as sweetly and softly as Red Shea? Wonderful...

    • @HungryH1951
      @HungryH1951 Рік тому +5

      Red was the best.

    • @rodmoore2252
      @rodmoore2252 Рік тому +6

      Red was a big part of Gords sound.

    • @carlgustav945
      @carlgustav945 Рік тому +3

      The three of them are tight, absolute masterpiece. I have been listening to his music daily since he left us. May he rip 🙏

    • @buckjohnson1119
      @buckjohnson1119 Рік тому +1

      @@carlgustav945 He is still with us, every time I play their music, and hear the voice, of Gordon.

    • @alsmit4153
      @alsmit4153 8 місяців тому

      You're absolutely right. He's a giant. I play guitar too, but hé is the true master. The ease, the brilliant flow. Magnificent.

  • @HungryH1951
    @HungryH1951 Рік тому +7

    Soo Goood. RIP Gord (& Red).

  • @nylawyer55
    @nylawyer55 13 років тому +28

    Gord is GOD. This concert was the man and legend at his best...if "best" is even possible to determine about someone so incredibly talented as Gordon Lightfoot. Check out all the songs from this BBC show and don't miss "Farewell Nova Scotia"... you will get goosebumps. Thank you Gordon for 45 years of the music which is part of my DNA. Rob

  • @harryjackson5028
    @harryjackson5028 Рік тому +12

    RIP. What a song, love his music always

  • @wbjr6715
    @wbjr6715 Рік тому +4

    Thank you Gordon ❤️

  • @eddietheTruth11
    @eddietheTruth11 2 роки тому +10

    I like Gordon Lightfoot In this video. Gordon’s attempts at humor, as in this video.are hilarious! Examples: his references to such Canadian phrases as “repairs”, from hockey fighting, and a “rain dance”, from the song by the Canadian Band “The Guess Who” entitled “Don’t You Want To Rain Dance”. Mostly, I Love his fantastic semi “yodel”. This is Great stuff, Gordon Lightfoot, I think that you are indeed a funny guy!

  • @philipkent8656
    @philipkent8656 Рік тому +2

    As a music lover hav been listening to GL Foot since 70s. Till today I see that he is the man with the finest n smoothest voice ever.

  • @samkasjan217
    @samkasjan217 Рік тому +5

    R.I.P.

  • @flyerphil
    @flyerphil 13 років тому +15

    Great song, amazing guitar work by all. RIP Red Shea who was an amazing acoustic player
    This has to one of the best live performances by these guys ever

    • @mattthrun-nowicki8641
      @mattthrun-nowicki8641 Рік тому +4

      And yet, judging by how many days they were on tour in those days, I bet they just saw this as another gig, nothing special. What’s special is that it was captured on film for us in this quality

  • @matthewt5064
    @matthewt5064 Рік тому +7

    Thanks Gordo this is one of my favorite songs of all time. Still rings totally true 51 years later thanks brother

  • @adamclowes4631
    @adamclowes4631 2 роки тому +9

    I absolutely love this song and to me. This performance is the best it's ever

  • @Elvis_TheKing
    @Elvis_TheKing 4 роки тому +11

    “I look over yonder across the plain....”
    Absolute musical perfection. Can’t get enough of this song.

  • @barbarawangerud618
    @barbarawangerud618 Рік тому +1

    Another romantic song from this fantastic song writer!

  • @Aliestwill
    @Aliestwill Рік тому +2

    One of his more underated tunes

  • @appointedzeusthegod5125
    @appointedzeusthegod5125 5 років тому +5

    Im 17 and listen to this even tho its old im a kid who can chill with old music its a big vibe i can get with

  • @lynneschantzen1631
    @lynneschantzen1631 5 років тому +8

    No one can say it like Gordon Lightfoot. One of my very best friends of all time

  • @Mattymu
    @Mattymu 2 роки тому +5

    This is the soundtrack to my life.

    • @katherinehunter9526
      @katherinehunter9526 Рік тому +1

      Me too.
      Been Shedding tears since lastnight when I heard he died here in Toronto.
      May he Rest in Peace and Love forever!
      🙏🏻💞🇨🇦🎼🎸🎶⚘

    • @Mattymu
      @Mattymu Рік тому +1

      @@katherinehunter9526 Gordo is legnd. I've been thinking about him all day. A tragic loss for the world.

    • @katherinehunter9526
      @katherinehunter9526 Рік тому

      @@Mattymu I hear you!
      I've been enjoying all his music and live recordings here on UA-cam.
      Plus I watched the "If you could read my mind" documentary again, on CBC GEM streaming service this morning.
      Really recently done with a great deal of his music playing throughout.
      Very tactfully done.
      Then I watched several cover's of his songs.
      Some videos were of regular folk's, just sitting in their country kitchen, singing and playing with 3 guitars.
      I know he was 84 and he fulfilled his life dreams.
      Or so it seemed.
      It's just hard to let go even though I know it was peaceful and he was successful.
      Just wish he could have seen a few more years.
      But May Day is a pretty magical day to make you final journey.
      So it's appropriate for a Troubadour to make his final journey memorable on this ancient magical Celtic holiday of, Beltane!
      Letting the Fires take him higher.
      Rest in Peace and Love knowing you've blessed us with fabulous historic stories and memorable lyrics.
      Fair well Gordon!
      💞🇨🇦🎼🎶🎸🙏🏻⚘

  • @crystalrock18
    @crystalrock18 10 років тому +13

    I always enjoyed Gordon Lightfoot but I love his music music more knowing he loves riding the rails. I'd love to ride a train through Canada one day, beautiful country up there.

    • @crystalrock18
      @crystalrock18 10 років тому +2

      Debra Borrson
      He is quite the talented musician mom

  • @johnjarou2357
    @johnjarou2357 6 років тому +9

    big steel rail. love this song. one of his best, for sure.

  • @christinebarney3682
    @christinebarney3682 10 років тому +35

    My favorite for 40+ years. Yep, I'm old! I don't think he has ever really gotten his due. No Rolling Stone cover of him but they are a rag run by.........I won't say it. Lightfoot's lyrics are intelligent and romantic. A soothing voice. I love this man and his music! Thanks you for posting.

    • @kimchambers6685
      @kimchambers6685 6 років тому +2

      Christine Barney Ha ha ha you said it Christine! I've said it too. : )

    • @tzo1029
      @tzo1029 3 роки тому +1

      I’m sure Gordon would condone (so cleverly concealed) .... antisemitism. One doesn’t need to be a hick to understand the people. You are a hick, plain and probably simple. Just another.....BOOMER! HE HE HEEEEEEEEE

    • @tzo1029
      @tzo1029 3 роки тому

      Unless I’m wrong, in which case I apologize :)

  • @quickmike
    @quickmike 5 років тому +18

    More talent in one ass hair than 99.7% of artists today. Fact.

    • @bombtrain3908
      @bombtrain3908 10 місяців тому +1

      Kinda hard to imagine one of Gordon Lightfoot's ass hairs, but I know what you mean

  • @yamahonkawazuki
    @yamahonkawazuki 13 років тому +7

    R.I.P red

  • @bernardvalley2291
    @bernardvalley2291 Рік тому +1

    I have seen him twice in Montreal, they were incredible & perfect in every way.

  • @knnan
    @knnan 13 років тому +11

    The back up guitarist is amazing !

  • @adamclowes4631
    @adamclowes4631 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic 👍

  • @thomascope2119
    @thomascope2119 28 днів тому

    Great memories

  • @MrSkegman
    @MrSkegman 10 років тому +11

    we listen to this song many a time in our youth.
    our youth is gone--but not this song.
    my girl is gone now---going on three years.
    she was my high school sweet heart.
    I miss and love you sue----your in a better place now.
    remember I taught you to drive a car---stick shift.
    oh my years can be cruel.

    • @MitchellChilds
      @MitchellChilds 7 років тому +2

      Danny Boggs I hope the years have brought you some comfort and that you are doing well.

  • @mtut
    @mtut 13 років тому +3

    @knnan Red Shea was his name. And yes, absolutely stellar.

  • @funkintron
    @funkintron 12 років тому +6

    Beauty, one of my favorite Lightfoot songs to listen to and play. Thanks Gord!

  • @sherrycolleen1992
    @sherrycolleen1992 5 років тому +3

    love you gordon

  • @colettebates6482
    @colettebates6482 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely perfect!

  • @85dragonwolf29
    @85dragonwolf29 Рік тому +1

    One his best songs my favorites 🎵 ❤❤

  • @jschwizz2842
    @jschwizz2842 2 роки тому +5

    Wow he sounds incredible here.

  • @nopcshere6097
    @nopcshere6097 9 місяців тому

    One of my favorites, and probably one of Gordon's most underrated melodies. There will never be another like him. RIP Gordon, Red Shea and Terry Clements (Gordon's lead guitar player for many years, who predeceased Gordon), and thanks for the music and memories.

  • @Cleisthenes2
    @Cleisthenes2 Рік тому +2

    RIP

  • @glennmcfar
    @glennmcfar 9 років тому +7

    love this song,i cant believe i never heard it before..now i play or sing it continuously..Gord you still rock

    • @sylviaknappe8323
      @sylviaknappe8323 6 років тому +2

      glennmcfar It's always been a favourite of mine since I first heard it in 1970 in Toronto.... And 15 years later I was introduced to him by his drummer backstage at a concert in Chicago. We were
      friends for years and I never forgot him and his sweetness towards my parents and me on a trip to TORONTO to visit him. A true gentleman he was.....

  • @calumwatson6394
    @calumwatson6394 Рік тому +1

    Rip King 👑

  • @alsmit4153
    @alsmit4153 8 місяців тому

    Oh man, this is so smooth and brilliant!? Love Gord forever.

  • @jurgenblick5491
    @jurgenblick5491 5 років тому +2

    Such a sweet song. Beautiful

  • @coppens77
    @coppens77 10 років тому +4

    I really enjoy this song. I wish I could play like these guys! I've been a fan of Gordon Lightfoot for about 17 years after hearing the wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald in my Civics class. His voice just draws me in, and the guitars keep you wanting more. He along with James Taylor and others will be missed when they leave this Earth.

  • @sarahedwards2
    @sarahedwards2 11 років тому +4

    The vocalizing parts make me smile!

  • @Flickchaser
    @Flickchaser 13 років тому +3

    gordonlightfoot100-Thanks for this. Very few indeed could even stand in his shadow.

  • @robsten5387
    @robsten5387 Рік тому

    I miss Gordie, I wish someone can bring him back to write more many beautiful music

  • @jurgenblick5491
    @jurgenblick5491 4 роки тому +1

    Love that song

  • @tinytalent
    @tinytalent 11 років тому +7

    Red Shea's real name was Laurice Pouliot (not sure about the spelling). He was from Prince Albert, Sask., my home town. My mother knew his mother.

    • @alancameron8897
      @alancameron8897 10 років тому +2

      met him in my late granmas kitchen when i was 12 years old. best live session i ever heard.

    • @BOZZMAN401
      @BOZZMAN401 8 років тому +5

      I'd buy musical equip. from big Hal at Gordie Brandt's Music in P.A. (when we played that area), Hal had a back room in the store for private sessions and that's where I picked one on one for about an hour with Red Shea, it was very rewarding, he was a very gifted guitar player.
      Boz.

  • @tenniswilliam
    @tenniswilliam 5 місяців тому

    Fantastic song like the others on the whole first album

  • @rodmoore2252
    @rodmoore2252 Рік тому

    Absolutely love Gord.

  • @jjmalone1966
    @jjmalone1966 8 років тому +2

    Love this song.

  • @GregoryJWalters
    @GregoryJWalters Рік тому

    Super Gord! Tnx

  • @brianbdp1
    @brianbdp1 14 років тому +1

    Thanks for posting all of these great songs, I am certainly enjoying all of them! Brian-Indiana

  • @bicalho13348
    @bicalho13348 11 років тому +1

    This is Gordon, incredible!!

  • @richdiana3663
    @richdiana3663 4 роки тому +1

    An epic performance! Perfect.

  • @jonasdomeij449
    @jonasdomeij449 4 роки тому +1

    love it

  • @catherinecornick7940
    @catherinecornick7940 Рік тому

    Great concert

  • @tyme4mike
    @tyme4mike 13 років тому +2

    What a gift Gord has been to my life and psychological state. That's all I'll say on that one.

  • @STRUMMERBOY1975
    @STRUMMERBOY1975 13 років тому +1

    Gordon was definetly at his best during his show at this club...:)

  • @johnnybrace
    @johnnybrace Рік тому

    daaaaaaaayummmmmmmm!

  • @jbdmed
    @jbdmed 13 років тому +1

    thanks for posting!

  • @sailwinds69
    @sailwinds69 13 років тому +3

    Hard to sing--He unfortunately could not do this one now--but this shows what a talent this man has--a great singer and writer

  • @CatharticCreation
    @CatharticCreation 3 роки тому

    i love this :)

  • @nw1650
    @nw1650 11 років тому

    Great video

  • @mattthrun-nowicki8641
    @mattthrun-nowicki8641 2 роки тому

    Vocally a really interesting moment for Gord, somewhere between the “If You Could Read My Mind” and “Sundown” timbre.

  • @StephaneDoucet78
    @StephaneDoucet78 13 років тому +2

    @bigkozlov with 2 guitars and a bass player!

  • @JonahNelson7
    @JonahNelson7 3 роки тому +2

    Prefer this over both recorded versions, but all are great

  • @rodmoore2252
    @rodmoore2252 Рік тому +1

    Red the best guitarist Gord knows it.

  • @menswear2112
    @menswear2112 3 роки тому +2

    Vote for Brian Cranston as Gordon if they ever make a biopic of him

    • @ElChupacabra77B
      @ElChupacabra77B 3 роки тому +1

      Chris Pratt: Gordon Lightfoot circa 1958-1982, Brian Cranston: Gordon Lightfoot circa 1983-1989, Bill Nighy: Gordon Lightfoot circa 1990-2018.

  • @briancampbell6648
    @briancampbell6648 11 років тому

    why is the bass turned down

  • @DaMuskratt
    @DaMuskratt 9 років тому +2

    Great tune but where is the bass??\

    • @rux2213
      @rux2213 9 років тому

      +Evan Fry the bass is there but not as prominent as I would like. I agree

    • @DaMuskratt
      @DaMuskratt 9 років тому +2

      +Mr Ruxledge I don't even remember typing this. Not every song needs prominent bass... obviously

  • @hardyhardside2864
    @hardyhardside2864 5 років тому

    Damn, Bryan Cranston is a good musician

    • @ElChupacabra77B
      @ElChupacabra77B 4 роки тому

      Zachary McGee That’s not Bryan Cranston!! That’s Chris Pratt!!!

  • @tonybenn1000
    @tonybenn1000 13 років тому +1

    And some think, Hank, was the Best....

  • @serenaspeace22
    @serenaspeace22 13 років тому +1

    Me 2 Mike. Wasn't this a great traveling song.

  • @MusicbyBenjamin
    @MusicbyBenjamin 12 років тому

    Wanna know a funny side of Gordon Lightfoot?
    Click here: 1:25

  • @mariod2855
    @mariod2855 3 роки тому +1

    Pretty sure the devil sold his soul to Gordy