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@@gregoryduncan3067 The first time was in Houston in 1982 at a venue called the Arena Theatre. It wasn't a huge hall, and the round stage was in the center. It rotated so every seat had a great view of the stage. The last time I got to see him was in 1993 at an outdoor venue in KC. He had such chemistry with the audience.
You have no idea how many 1000's of times I have listened to this great song from "Sundown." I bought the LP as a senior in high school, about the time this episode aired. I loved his folk-rock sensibility and the way he used acoustic guitars to complement his voice and drive the rhythm. His songs are pure poetry, and I would have taken up his invitation to be on the "list."
never thought I'd see and hear Gordon Lightfoot perform one of my favorite songs of all time, LIVE! By God, he is hypnotic,.I can/'t stop staring into those honey brown eyes. I hate moustaches! But he's the exception. His hippie/Greek God period lol I was too young in the seventies to appreciate Gordon during that first go around of his. But, in the mid-eighties my mom began to wonder where her collection of Gordon Lightfoot records was disappearing to-to-which judging from the distant GL music she heard, was my bedroom. lol I played this song over and over and over, lost in exuberance, total lack of inhibition, AWARE of the meaning of The List. Wishing it was 10 years earlier, that I was 18 with my own list to exchange with him. Without an ounce of guilt : )
@@harlowrioux5790 Yes, I would have been one to want to "fill it in." Have you seen the documentary done a couple of years ago in Canada (CBC I think)? It's a bit hard to find, but worth a watch. It's called "If You Could Read My Mind." I used to love his chambray look with sandals. Once, in the 1990s I saw him in an outdoor concert. He had a simple tee shirt, jeans and boots. It seemed to fit him better than when I saw him in the 80's with rhinestones and sparkles. He was such a great performer with a real connection to his audience.
I just read that the church mentioned in “Edmund Fitzgerald” - I think it’s in Detroit perhaps - rang their bell 30 times when Gordon Lightfoot died in I think May of 2023. 29 times for the souls lost at sea and one for Gordon. (Naturally that’s one of my favorite songs.)
Didn't need any drums did they? Gord on 12 string, Terry picking and Rich playing bass were rich and full. I would have tried to talk him out of the turquoise cuff he had on. He He.
Gorgeous - absolutely gorgeous. Gordon Lightfoot is and always has been one of my favorites... Did he ever have the honor of hosting your awesome show?
I tried playing a steel-string 12-string guitar before. It’ll make your fingers bleed - seriously. But I’ve always been a Gordon Lightfoot fan as he was one of the best singer-songwriters in the 70s. And that was probably my favorite music era. Unfortunately I believe Gordon died in 2023. RIP GL.
**** Can you guys please post the video segment from Dec 6 1974, showing Paul Anka surprising Tom Jones while he was singing "She's a Lady"????? You posted the latter part of the segment where they samg My Way. But Id love to see the earlier part... Thank you. 😊
Instantly recognizable voice.
I explode with joy every time The Midnight Special uploads a new Gordon Lightfoot clip🎉.
He was a treasure. He always felt to me like a (very talented) friend, warm and cozy. That's my joy.
Saw him 4 different times in concert, in four different types of venues. He was magic on stage. Very intimate feeling.
I envy that.
@@gregoryduncan3067 The first time was in Houston in 1982 at a venue called the Arena Theatre. It wasn't a huge hall, and the round stage was in the center. It rotated so every seat had a great view of the stage. The last time I got to see him was in 1993 at an outdoor venue in KC. He had such chemistry with the audience.
How many did he play?
You have no idea how many 1000's of times I have listened to this great song from "Sundown." I bought the LP as a senior in high school, about the time this episode aired. I loved his folk-rock sensibility and the way he used acoustic guitars to complement his voice and drive the rhythm. His songs are pure poetry, and I would have taken up his invitation to be on the "list."
never thought I'd see and hear Gordon Lightfoot perform one of my favorite songs of all time, LIVE! By God, he is hypnotic,.I can/'t stop staring into those honey brown eyes. I hate moustaches! But he's the exception. His hippie/Greek God period lol I was too young in the seventies to appreciate Gordon during that first go around of his. But, in the mid-eighties my mom began to wonder where her collection of Gordon Lightfoot records was disappearing to-to-which judging from the distant GL music she heard, was my bedroom. lol I played this song over and over and over, lost in exuberance, total lack of inhibition, AWARE of the meaning of The List. Wishing it was 10 years earlier, that I was 18 with my own list to exchange with him. Without an ounce of guilt : )
@@harlowrioux5790 Yes, I would have been one to want to "fill it in." Have you seen the documentary done a couple of years ago in Canada (CBC I think)? It's a bit hard to find, but worth a watch. It's called "If You Could Read My Mind." I used to love his chambray look with sandals. Once, in the 1990s I saw him in an outdoor concert. He had a simple tee shirt, jeans and boots. It seemed to fit him better than when I saw him in the 80's with rhinestones and sparkles. He was such a great performer with a real connection to his audience.
The Sundown album is stellar like all His albums; I bought it in 1974, for five bucks when I was 14❤😊
One of my absolute favorite musicians of all time, looking happy, healthy, having fun and sounding magnificent. I love it!
We need a movie made about him. Chris Pratt plays 1966-1983 Lightfoot, Bryan Cranston plays 1984-2010, and idk about the last 13 years
Close. Chris Pratt: young Lightfoot 1958-1980, Bryan Cranston: middle-aged Lightfoot 1981-1993, Bill Nighy: elderly Lightfoot 1994-2018.
A wonderful performance b a great singer/songwriter. RIP Gordon Lightfoot.
I just read that the church mentioned in “Edmund Fitzgerald” - I think it’s in Detroit perhaps - rang their bell 30 times when Gordon Lightfoot died in I think May of 2023. 29 times for the souls lost at sea and one for Gordon. (Naturally that’s one of my favorite songs.)
He was and remains, brilliant.
WOW! Absolutely one of my favorite songs from the Sundown album. It’s so hard to find clips of him doing this one live. Thanks Burt!
Sweet! Those three guitars sound so good together. It's a simple, perfect song. Nice for Sunday morning.🙂
Didn't need any drums did they? Gord on 12 string, Terry picking and Rich playing bass were rich and full. I would have tried to talk him out of the turquoise cuff he had on. He He.
@@janicetrimmell6897 They sure didn't! Beautiful sound. 😊
Gordons Timeless Songs Will Live Forever.
Sundown was GL most diverse album. Stellar song set.
I can’t stop listening to this!!! This is my second favourite song of Gordon Lightfoot’s Sundown album, and it sounds even better performed live.
Gorgeous - absolutely gorgeous. Gordon Lightfoot is and always has been one of my favorites... Did he ever have the honor of hosting your awesome show?
You are in luck. Gord hosted this episode.
One of my favorites by Gordon Lightfoot will always be "If You Could Read My Mind."
Thank you for sharing! 💖
GL never disappoints. This is one I have never heard.
One of my family very favourite and mine too!Thank you so much!
The great Gordon light foot! 🤘
My favorite Gordon Lightfoot songs are "If You Coukd Read My Mind" "Sundown" "The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald"!
I tried playing a steel-string 12-string guitar before. It’ll make your fingers bleed - seriously. But I’ve always been a Gordon Lightfoot fan as he was one of the best singer-songwriters in the 70s. And that was probably my favorite music era. Unfortunately I believe Gordon died in 2023. RIP GL.
More gordon please
Rest easy gord
@themidnightspecial will there be any future uploads of Gordon Lightfoot's 1976 appearance on the show?
**** Can you guys please post the video segment from Dec 6 1974, showing Paul Anka surprising Tom Jones while he was singing "She's a Lady"????? You posted the latter part of the segment where they samg My Way. But Id love to see the earlier part... Thank you. 😊
Gross
The only time I don’t like Gordon Lightfoot is when he stops playing.