Another man down


I just heard that Gordon Lightfoot just passed at 84.

Thanks for the music!

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A Canadian singer-songwriter legend known worldwide.yep…. Died of natural causes in Toronto hospital. He cancelled all his upcoming tours about a month ago due to health concerns.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/legendary-folk-singer-songwriter-gordon-lightfoot-dead-at-age-84-1.6379492

 

Yes, the sun has gone down on one of the best. Truly one of the greats. When I was young rock'n roll freak (says dad) Gordon was my first real intro to melodic folk music. Opened a new world for me. And he was Canadian to boot. Gonna have a long listening session today.

 

RIP Gordon

He possessed one of those great rolling baritone folkie voices.  A fine guitar player, too. Whenever I pick up my acoustic guitar and do a song, I naturally gravitate to Gordon Lightfoot's style.

There's a very good documentary on his life and work, "If You Could Read My Mind" available on several streaming services. Highly recommended.

https://www.gordonlightfootmovie.com/

The news made me want to put on Old Dan’s Records and just listen a while. Truly one of the greats…