Canadian folk music icon Gordon Lightfoot dead at 84 (https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/gordon-lightfoot-dead-1.6828991)
He's been looking fragile for quite a while.
Still a bit of a shock to lose him. He was quite an established songwriter before he began recording his material.
His bassist has been with him since the late 60's , and created some interesting counter melodic parts to the material. He wasn't a root five player.
Lovely note choice. If you listen to his parts he added some serious depth to the material.
Yes, his bassist was creative.
I never really noticed , and then for some reason I went listening to the bass line in some tune he had done and discovered some seriously sophisticated playing.
I was quite surprised.
Quote from: morrow on May 02, 2023, 08:21:29 AM
I never really noticed , and then for some reason I went listening to the bass line in some tune he had done and discovered some seriously sophisticated playing.
I was quite surprised.
Today's mission!
Rest in Peace
Sad to hear about Gordon. I really liked his songwriting.
I think Sundown would come out really good in a rock setting. I want to see if I can get my band to play it.
I sincerely liked a lot of his music, he was an accomplished lyricist. R.I.P. to one of the very best, thank you for your incredible music.
This here is one of his best songs.
https://youtu.be/Yzo6Otpgj-E
He's written some lasting music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV9PoWQVga0
And a good song works many ways.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8LBkYjniTU
"Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours"
I loved some of his songs that were hits for others.
#1 country hit from 1965 video from 1976)
https://youtu.be/837niRVCBf0
George Hamilton IV charted with Gordon Lightfoot songs twice in 1966
https://youtu.be/3wb93wZSqcE
https://youtu.be/tvBdukfEd-8
Rick Beato did an interesting show on Lightfoot. I remember he did mention a Lightfoot song years ago.
Lightfoot's first instrument was actually piano. Although he was a fine guitar player. He would score his songs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Iw7Jei8XOo
Such a loss to the world of music. Gordon Lightfoot R.I.P.