greenie Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 If you’re old enough to remember the advent of FM, 8-tracks, and (mercifully) cassette tapes- you probably remember driving something that now qualifies as an antique car- and you probably enjoyed the wonderful songs of Gordon Lightfoot. Gordon Lightfoot passed yesterday at 84. His later life was punctuated with serious and nagging health issues- but now he can enjoy that ultimate Carefree Highway. We sincerely thank our Canadian cousins for their talented and gifted artist. I think I’ll drive the ‘69 Firebird in his honor. 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9 Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 My dad the history buff didn’t much care for music but loved “The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald “. RIP Gordon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdillinger Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 I'm only 39 but my mom was a big fan of his, so I grew up listening to him. RIP and thanks for the music. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 I have his music, first in records and now in CD. Another great gift from Canada. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 (edited) IMHO, Canada's greatest singer/songwriter, wrote his own music and had a signature voice that made his written words turn to magic. "There was a time in this fair land when the railroad did not run, when the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun. Long before the white man and long before the ......."! Great Lyrics. RIP GL! Edited May 2, 2023 by Gunsmoke (see edit history) 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37_Roadmaster_C Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Another talented artist lost. RIP Gordon. Your music will live on forever!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 I saw the news this morning. Gordon was a great musician and a very talented storyteller. I wonder if the boats crossing the lake will now add one more ringing of the bell to their toll for the Edmund Fitzgerald? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Put out some great music. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 His 1968 ballad, 'Black Day In July' was a sad prediction of what became of Detroit after the 1967 riots. Craig 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 I think I am going to go have a good cry. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 (edited) I was fortunate to have seen him perform live three times. In his prime twice and once in his later years, when his voice was not what it was. He acknowledged that before the performance that he had some health issues and apologized that the songs might not sound the same. Which was very admirable. We still enjoyed the show He was a fantastic songwriter. Edited May 2, 2023 by John348 (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFeeney Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 I always liked his song "Susanne" sung by Judy Collins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34LaSalleClubSedan Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Minnesota video about Gordon Lightfoot. Hope the link below works. Promoter who worked with Gordon Lightfoot for over 5 decades reflects on folk singer's legacy - KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cxgvd Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Last night on the local Detroit news they reported the Maritime Church rang their bell 30 times to add Lightfoot to the Edmund Fitzgerald crew. RIP, Gary 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Seems appropriate for this forum. Carefree highway Let me slip away, slip away on you... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mys5G8ZqjrE 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 18 hours ago, cxgvd said: Last night on the local Detroit news they reported the Maritime Church rang their bell 30 times to add Lightfoot to the Edmund Fitzgerald crew. Oh, how cool is that! I used to listen to incredible artists like Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Simon/Garfunkel, Neil Diamond and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young back in the early 1970's when my older sister would buy their records. There were so many gifted songwriters back then, and they all seemed to be on a quest to make the most beautiful music they possibly could, and they largely succeeded. How different that is from today. I remember being truly mesmerized by Gordon's songs, especially "Sundown". I loved them all, though. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Years ago we had an employee who was a good worker but somewhat autistic. He often worked while singing "The Wreck of the Ella Fitzgerald". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42319DB34 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 WELL SAID , ( cxgvd ) , he was a shared treasure from our neighbors to the north a story teller ,whom delivered a message which upon time to pause and reflect gave us an insight to our values and station in life Not unlike the late Don Williams he will be missed ,however much revered …….for his talent and thought provoking messages …… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) On 5/2/2023 at 3:44 PM, Steve9 said: My dad the history buff didn’t much care for music but loved “The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald “. RIP Gordon. This is antique auto related I don't know the story behind it but there is a 20-25 foot long piece of anchor chain from the Edmund Fitzgerald hanging on two large posts that blocks a driveway to a car garage in New Hampshire. Each oval link is 10 to 12 inches long, welded to the one next to it, with a split in the center. No idea what each arm weighs, but it was a unique thing to see. Edited May 5, 2023 by 1937hd45 (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 On 5/2/2023 at 7:07 PM, DFeeney said: I always liked his song "Susanne" sung by Judy Collins I'm sorry, but you have him confused with another well-loved Canadian poet and composer, Leonard Cohen. The song was "Suzanne". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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