And now, Gordon Lightfoot

[Dave W]

Canadian folk music icon Gordon Lightfoot dead at 84

[morrow]

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.

[morrow]

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.

[Dave W]

Yes, his bassist was creative.

[morrow]

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.

[Rob]

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!

[Rob]

Rest in Peace

[Ken]

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.

[TBird1958]

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.

[uwe]

He's written some lasting music.



And a good song works many ways.

[ilan]

"Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours"

[Dave W]

I loved some of his songs that were hits for others.

#1 country hit from 1965 video from 1976)



George Hamilton IV charted with Gordon Lightfoot songs twice in 1966

[morrow]

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.

[westen44]

Such a loss to the world of music.  Gordon Lightfoot R.I.P.