What a great topic!
First heard Gordon Lightfoot?
I was working my summer hols with a theatrical office in London. Gord was booked to appear on the Rolf Harris tv series. Rolf harris had met Gord in Vancouver and heard him sing 'The Gypsy'. He invited him over to appear on his show. I had never heard him sing until Rolf Harris played me 'The Gypsy'track and I was in love - big time.
I can remember Gord coming into the office one time wearing his suede jacket (which I'm sure we all remember from some where) and jeans. Later he actually gave me two of his LPs. 'Early Lightfoot' and 'Lightfoot' which I still treasure although they are worn thin.
First recording bought:
'The Circle is Small' and my love affair with Lightfoot and his music was cemented.
Where did I first see him 'live': Royal ALbert Hall, London, June, l972. I had front row seats and sat mesmerised throughout.
I saw him each time he returned to the UK and travelled to Canada to see him several times in Montreal in later 70s.
In '72, he recorded several tv shows and I was fortunate enough to get tickets for these also. But I wasnt cute enough to get them recorded for me!
His music continues to soothe, stir and inspire me and I know it always will. Thank you God for allowing us to share his magic.
And please God inspire Gord to come back to Britain!
