Legendary singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- Canadian folk legend Gordon Lightfoot, who topped the U.S. charts with the hit, "Sundown," has died at the age of 84. NBC News' Chris Clackum reports.
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#GordonLightfoot #Singer #Sundown
They don't make music like this anymore. Your music will live on forever as will your spirit. Rip Gordon ❤️🇨🇦🎸🎶
As a Canadian his music is part of my life's soundtrack.The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is a great song about a tragic event on the Great lakes and honours those men that died on that ship.
So haunting even after all these years.
I don't like non of them songs
She was hi on cocain and drove the ship off the randozer
stupid stuff what does that even mean?
Typical cannook stuff
great song, great story-telling, it will go down as one of the greatest folk rock songs ever...
RIP, YOUR MUSIC LIVES ON.
A great song writer and story teller that we all will miss.
I’m a Canadian millennial and got into listening to Gordon Lightfoot during the pandemic, his songs were so beautiful and he will be dearly missed.
I feel a little less Canadian today. We have lost a piece of our bedrock. RIP, Gordon, with my deepest respects and gratitude for your long life. Thank you.
I agree with you but I actually feel MORE Canadian, because his passing reminds me to appreciate our great country even more 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁
Gordon is in my favorites on my satellite radio as I am 70 years old. Thanks for all the joy you given me over the years. ( Bill)
“The legend lives on..”
RIP sir
he was a big part of the soundtrack of my youth. Always loved him as did my mom.
I'm listening to Gord all day
May 2, 2023
RIP ❤❤
His music reached down to San Diego to a refuge family from Vietnam. And when I think of singer-songwriters, I can't help but think of his song, "If You Could Read My Mind". What a master painter in terms of writing. Thank you, Mr. Lightfoot, for creating beautiful works as you have that move the human spirit. "Beautiful" is a song for which I can only imagine what the love of my life - if I were to ever be lucky enough to have - would feel like.
Those were the days my friend, we thought they'd never end,
Yes your right frank, he was always there giving a proper perspective.
I am a Canadian and his music was part of my life for as long as I can remember. We have lost 2 great Gordon from Canada since a couple of years: Gord Downie (Gordon Edgar Downie) and Gordon Lightfoot. Their music will continue to live in our hearts! ❤❤❤❤
And Bruce! Bruce Cockburn. My favorite Canadian musician.
@@scillyautomatic I just say Bruce a couple months ago. He’s still on tour😊 But he is getting old.
@@terrymckenzie8786 I got to see him a couple of times here in Birmingham (as in "Birmingham Shadows"). It shocked me a little how old he looked the last time.
@@scillyautomatic yes, no doubt. Seen an old man with a big grey beard and a cane hunched over walking to the stage. Almost 80 now, but still sounded good. His first two albums were so good, he was never able to top them. He music was made on observation on his own travels.
Let's not forget Gordie Howe, even though I may be talking about further back.
I grew up with my dad playing his albums, this is the music of my childhood. I’ve seen him multiple times in concert. RIP Gordon.
Ring the bell 29 times for Gordon Lightfoot. ☹
The church mentioned in Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, on his passing, rang the bell 30 times. 29 for the men and 1 for Gordon Lightfoot
I wonder how Rick Haynes feels now that Lightfoot is gone? He was with him forever. Red Shea, Terry Clements and John Stockfish have all died.
Greatly saddened when I heard last night. I often listen to all his albums in a row and end with his great box set. Hours and hours of great songs. Rest in peace, Gordon. Thank you for what you've left us.
I am a fan of heavy metal and punk rock, but I grew up listening to Gordon Lightfoot. I'm really sad he's gone now.
So much to remember….such an incredible talent….God rest your soul Gordon😔👏
RIP Gordon. Thank you for sharing your music with the world. You will be truly missed.😢🎶
As a Canadian metal musician. I have been moved by Gordon's music, stories, and emoting.
I look to his music for inspiration, as a songwriter.
Thank you for honoring him.
Cheers from Canada!
:)
Well done segment. NBC captured the essence of his true talent. RIH Gordon 👏
I love his music, so beautiful, carries you away to a higher place. God bless him.
RIP Gordon. I grew up listening to his music in the 70's. I do not know which of his songs is my favorite because I just love them all. My heart broke a little when I heard he passed. Rest in Peace. Thank you for your music. You were loved by many.
Rest in Peace Gordon Lightfoot (1938-2023) 😢🕊️🙏🏾💔
A truly Canadian icon. My very first concert. Just Gordon and his guitar, so, so memorable. His music will be with the world forever.
Gordon Lightfoot & Leonard Cohen. Two of our best whose song live on.
I'm a Canadian and Gordon was an ICON. R.I.P. Gordon.
Growing up in Canada during the 70's Gordon's music inspired me just like the sin rising every morning. A true Beam of Soul fire that fuelled my life.
So sad that our Torontonian passed. He was such an incredible talent.
He was from Orillia, not Toronto.
A great artist.
My grandparents introduced me to his music when I was a kid and have so many memories of listening to his music. I am so thankful I got the chance to listen to his music. He is truly one of if not the best singer/songwriter ever !! I wish I could’ve gotten to see him in concert. RIP legend, thank you for everything !! Thank you for making my childhood great !
70's kiddie here!
He left a legacy!
Sundown was my all time favorite
Legend. RIP
I'm relatively young for this music and I'm not at all Canadian, but I loved Gordon Lightfoot since I discovered him in the Live 8 concert of 2005. Then I realized that some of the songs of Peter, Paul and Mary that I used to listen were actually his. Rest in peace Sir, you're a legend.
All the musical icons of my youth are passing now, more and more, so sad. 😢
I'm absolutely heartbroken. Thank you sir for your gift. What a legend we lost last night.
I survived the madness of the 70's and 80's too.
Folk singer to Music Star, to legend, to institution...Behold one of the true minstrels of our time. Voice now silenced..his performances will go on,, testimony to the talent he brought to the industry,,and his grateful fans...RIP,sir.
I'm Canadian and he was born in Orillia, Ontario about an hour and a half north of Toronto. His songs are like a story, history here in Canada. He will be missed by many of his fans who bought millions of his records. His music lives always on our speakers.
"Many are the dead men too silent to be real." He now joins the ranks of the Navvies.
I grew up with theses wonderful songs 🐱💃🌹🌞
SUNDOWN.. masterpiece
Gordon Lightfoot, had a fantastic and deep catalogue of classics - Walls, Home From the Forest, Ballad of the Yarmouth Castle, Black Day in July, Song For A Winter's Night, Wherefore and Why, Did She Mention My Name, Canadian Railroad Trilogy, Early Morning Rain, Steel Rail Blues and many, many more!
Condolences to his family and friends.
Unique singing voice.
Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is immortal. Enjoy the trip Gordon. 🖤
Thanks Gordon, for the concert you and your band put on in Saskatoon!!! Condolences to the family ❤🙏
Wow !.... but I suspect his music will be around for a long time
Gord is a legend. We went to see him play several years ago in his hometown Orillia, Ontario. I’ve been a fan since the 70s and I’m glad we saw him play.
What a great musician.His songs will be forever.
A great artist. Finally got to see him live in 2005 and again in 2006. Was hoping to see him one more time...a true legend and outstanding songwriter and great voice.
May you Rest In Peace, Mr. Gordon Lightfoot... 😔🌹❤️
Thank you for your many wonderful songs. The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald remains one of my favorites. You will be greatly missed.... 😢
RIP Gordon Lightfoot
One of the few artists in the “country” category I liked. Talented man, and sounds like he was nice, too. Thank you Mr Lightfoot for the great entertainment.
In many ways he was "Hybrid Country." His genre was from a very "Northern" based perspective vs. the mainstream Country coming out of Nashville.
Great musician and part of the early adult years and still is.Thank you sir.
He was among the many great musical artists that came from Canada. .
Cue up the Rick Beato video.
If you could read my mind, I'm sad 😢❤
well said
Me too. That song makes me tear up.
I can't believe Gordon Lightfoot passed away....he is my favorite storyteller in Song....he will be missed.... Lightfoot forever
Rip we will continue to love and cherish your memories and songs
Gordon was a very special Canadian as well as Tim Bachman
Canada's Hank Williams. One of the best of all time. RIP.
Or Canada’s Jim Croce.....
@@dceplay I feel Hank laid out early blueprints on American songwriting perfection that is almost unbeatable, just as Gordon did for Canadian songwriting. I do like Jim.
Thanks for your great music. Rest in peace.♥️
RIP, Mr. Lightfoot.
Legend. Absolute legend.😊
Soundtracks of my youth. First heard him in 1974 at age 7
To Gordon lightfoot aquote where has all the time gone, how times passes unquote glad Gordon lightfoot had a long singer songwriter career and maybe in his afterlife also
Rest in peace Gordo. Thank you for what you gave the world.
Loved him as a Kid ... STILL DO ........ ALWAYS WILL
May He R.I.P 🙏🏽🕊💐
Thanks N>B>C> There will never be another Gord.
RIP Gordon Lightfoot 💔🕯💔🕇
One of my all-time favorite recording artists; I've been listening to him since the early 70's. His lyrics were absolutely first-rate, and in his performances he treated them with the care they deserved. (U.S. fan but with the greatest respect for Canadian music.)
I've had his CD on in the car for the last 2 months. What a wonderful musician and songwriter. Love to his family and friends at this time. He made me laugh, cry and dance. ❤❤
My mam passed last year. He was her favourite song story teller. If anybody could read my mind you would know how devastated I am 😢😢
🍁 Thanks for the great music 🎸🎶🎵🎶
Rest with the stars 🙏🏼
Lightfoot was a spectacular musical genius. His writing was great, his guitar playing was great and his voice was great. He even looked gorgeous. There was no one else with his talent and it's sad that he's gone. But his music is still here and that's more than most of us can claim.
I grew up with his music. I love it. As an American I deeply miss Gordon. Rest in piece Gordon.
What an amazing person and talent he was! I've been listening and enjoying his music since the 70s. RIP Gordon Lightfoot 😢😢
Been a fan since my friend John Condon Introduced me to his music in the late 60s. My daughter got me his last Vynil record for Christmas 2022 Gordon Lightfoot 'solo' recorded in 2020. Rest in Peace my musical friend.
A musical legend gone, but not forgotten. R.I.P. Gordon Lightfoot.
Goodbye Gordon! Time to build an iron ore ship and call it the SS Gordon Lightfoot.
“Whenever I hear a Gordon Lightfoot song, I don’t want it to end” Bob Dylan
A tremendous songwriter. Sincere condolences to all family and friends. He and Tony are jamming away up in heaven about now 🙂
RIP. 💐🎼🕯☮️
He is also in the American songwriting hall of fame.
Rip Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr, you will be missed
Such a talent. Mt folks had been invited to the 10th anniversary mass of the sinking of the Edmund fitzgerald, and Hordon played the song in person. My parents, dad a ships captain, felt so honored to attend the mass at Mariners Chappel.
"If You Could Read My Mind" and "Sundown" are classic songs I still love.
THE WORLD IS POORER NOW.
All the greats are passing away. RIP Gordon Lightfoot. 😢
A true storyteller.
- Cathy (&, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
The Canadian Bob Dylan.What a true legend!
An amazing talent has left us one that can never be replaced. It's with a heavy heart that I bid him farewell.
My dad hipped me to Gordon without knowing he did when I was about 5 or 6 yrs old.He has since past away.I'm 61 thanks dad.
RIP,sir.
Gone but never forgotten.
To see him on the street I would not have recognized him, untill he spoke, that voice never failed him.
THERE WILL BE NONE OTHER....HE WAS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT 👏