Seeing Lightfoot perform in the area where he grew up as a youngster in a time so different than we live in now makes me thankful that there was that moment when a young small town boy made a life decision to become a singer/songwriter. The influences of his surroundings have stayed with him and are reflected in every phrase and melody of his songs. Songs that still make us sigh, songs that make us cry, songs that make all of our senses come alive and transport us to moments in our own lives. These are gifts from a master wordsmith and musician.
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I think, perhaps, there was another poet in attendance last night. What beautiful words you've written to describe what so many of us feel. Thank you for sharing you evening with us. Of course you know we all wish we'd been there.