Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84

[The Grand Illuminist]

Source: Reuters

May 1 (Reuters) - Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot, the prolific singer-songwriter known for such folk-pop hits as "If You Could Read My Mind" and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," died on Monday in a Toronto hospital. He was 84.

He died of natural causes, his family said in a statement released by publicist Victoria Lord.

Known for his evocative lyrics and melodic compositions, Lightfoot received five Grammy nominations over the years and won 17 Juno awards, Canada's equivalent music honor.

Lightfoot achieved the height of his popularity in the 1970s, with songs from albums such as "Sundown," "Summertime Dream" and "Dream Street Rose" that built on his guitar-driven folk roots to produce more rock and pop-oriented songs.

He retained a loyal following in Canada and the United States through extensive concert touring.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canadian-singer-songwriter-gordon-lightfoot-has-died-84-cbc-2023-05-02/

[burrowowl]

1. RIP

[Demnation]

2. Brilliant artist, inspiring talent, iconic folk writer crossing many genres, a personal hero. RIP.

[AZLD4Candidate]

3. second favorite behind Harry Chapin and now they're both gone.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

19. LOVED Harry Chapin

Saw him in concert in 1977. He had the entire audience singing to 30,000 Pounds of Bananas.

A Better Place To Be was my #1 Favorite story song.

Gordon Lightfoot will be missed as well. The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down from the big lake they call Gichagoomie........

[pazzyanne]

24. + 1 nt

[rubbersole]

4. Loved his work/talent.

"Approaching Lavender" is one of my favorite songs. RIP.

[yourout]

5. Sundown.... Indeed.

A very transformative era of musicians is slowly fading away.

[C Moon]

6. Sad. I don't know much about GL, so I looked him up.

IMO, "If You Could Read My Mind" was several years ahead of its time.

[moniss]

7. Long ago a song

I first heard when Peter, Paul and Mary covered this by Gordon. That video is easy and wonderful but this cover has been favorite for awhile. Betsy Legg. I put her up also because she is something of a mystery and most of the info available just has her playing in the '70's in a club in Atlanta and some other appearances. Her one album is worthwhile in its' entirety.

[GoneOffShore]

8. A brilliant singer/songwriter - I'll be playing some of his songs tonight for Mrs GoS

[pazzyanne]

9. Loved his voice, and especially "The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald"

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[appmanga]

25. I think that's one of greatest songs ever written.

Pretty high praise, but I don't say it as hype. I question the value of a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but if Cat Stevens is there why the hell isn't Gordon Lightfoot?

[pazzyanne]

29. I agree!

Every one of Gorden Lightfoot's songs were A class. Could listen to him all day.

[moniss]

10. There was a time and

a magic. I mentioned P,P&M down below and their cover of the same Gordon Lightfoot song is here. But the entire show is so beautiful that I put up the entire thing.

[pazzyanne]

30. One of my favorite groups.

Love every one of their songs. Favorite was "The Wedding Song"

[Randomthought]

11. So sad

He will be remembered

[GPV]

12. Loved him

[BumRushDaShow]

13. Damn. Damn. Damn.

I heard the end of a report but kept missing who they were referring to.

One of my favorite songs by him (still have my 45) -

Canada has just lost 2 musical greats - Gordon Lightfoot and Tim Bachman.

R.I.P. to them both.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

14. Lightfoot's music lives forever. He retained a loyal following bc of great music, touring or not. nt

[dawn5651]

15. rest in peace gordon. thank you for your music.

[gademocrat7]

16. R.I.P. Gordon Lightfoot

Loved his music.

[The Grand Illuminist]

17. Of course he had his impressionists.

His favorite was Rick Moranis. RIP

[livetohike]

18. Loved him. Saw him several times. Rest in peace Gordy

and thank you so much for the music.

[Paladin]

20. So sorry to hear it.

I enjoyed his music for more than 50 years.

[FemDemERA]

21. Damn

We just keep losing the greats…

Just took a little trip down memory lane, remembering the one concert I went to. Just him and a guitar. So good.

Thanks for the music Gordon.

RIP

[Dustlawyer]

22. He was also one great guitar player.

[MissMillie]

23. His voice had such a lovely tone

Smooth and rich.

RIP

[bagimin]

26. Fuck

[Bayard]

27. Oh, man......

A fan for nearly 40 years. His music was just wonderful, with beautiful and heartfelt lyrics. I was able to see him back when I lived in Minneapolis.

You will live on, Gord.

One of my favorites....

[yorkster]

32. So beautiful...thank you.

Held off listening to that voice until today. Knew I would be teary.

[Aristus]

28. Back in the 80's, Canada released a "We Are The World"-style charity song called

"Tears Are Not Enough." It was mostly written by Bryan Adams. But the opening verses were sung by Gordon Lightfoot. This was to let everybody know that this song was Canadian through and through. What a great voice he had.

[KPN]

31. RIP Gordon.

[Jarqui]

33. I'm still very fond of this Lightfoot song

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This was a popular one too

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[orangecrush]

34. Compared to today's music

"Todays music sucks."