Gordon Lightfoot still has 'it'

Subject: RE: Gordon Lightfoot still has 'it'
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 13 Jul 20 - 02:09 PM

Yes, entirely agree with you Wayne and Capo: he did look a teeny bit older, but made up for that with flamboyant jacket, and, of course, the music!

Subject: RE: Gordon Lightfoot still has 'it'
From: meself
Date: 13 Jul 20 - 12:59 PM

The entire lyrics of that song are 'throw-away' - but it is kind of catchy, all the same - especially if performed late at night to a room full of ... 'celebrants'.

The only thing I really object to in the above verse is the idea that the guarantee is "written" - no, Gord, a "written" guarantee would be kinda weird - unless you're talking about a pre-nuptial agreement ... !

Subject: RE: Gordon Lightfoot still has 'it'
From: robomatic
Date: 13 Jul 20 - 10:58 AM

Always liked him; couldn't play him aloud for years when I lived in a shared house with a couple of gals who constantly recited some of his less glorious lyrics from 'Alberta Bound':

Oh the skyline of Toronto
Is somethin' you'll get onto
But they say you've got to live there for a while
And if you got the money
You can get yourself a honey
A written guarantee ta make you smile

Subject: RE: Gordon Lightfoot still has 'it'
From: Capo da Monty
Date: 13 Jul 20 - 06:45 AM

Saw that Glasgow concert TB. Wonderful to see him and his fantastic band back in UK after all that time.
Also went the the Albert Hall and the Colston (am I allowed to say that!?) Hall,Bristol shows. Loved every one.
CdM

Subject: RE: Gordon Lightfoot still has 'it'
From: GUEST,Wayne
Date: 12 Jul 20 - 07:28 AM

I love the fact that he opened with a song from one of his least popular albums. A rugged individualist if ever I heard one!

I keep reading how his voice has gone but as the clip shows, it's changed, for sure, but he can still hold a tune and is, I'm sure Tattie Bogle will agree, still a commanding presence on stage.

Truly one of the greats.

Subject: RE: Gordon Lightfoot still has 'it'
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 11 Jul 20 - 07:58 PM

He sure has! Loved the concert he did in Glasgow a few years back; the first in the UK for 35 years.

Subject: Gordon still has 'it'
From: GUEST,Roger
Date: 09 Jul 20 - 05:03 PM

https://youtu.be/tDRQnbAtmLs