I saw Gordon in Reading, Pa. on the 19th...having been a pro musician for 40 years, I have to say I have never seen a more well rehearsed band in my life!...of course I was there to see the man, Gordon...I have been a fan of his for the last 30 years but could never get to a venue because of traveling time...i live in Baltimore, Md and a 240 mile trip was all I had time for because of my job...I promised myself I wouldn't cry, but guess what?!..not only did I cry when Gordon came on, but my 33 year old Son cried also, because I introduced him to Gordon's music years ago...I;m an old hippie by heart, and Gordon;s music, as calm and relaxing as it is in todays world, is often overlooked by the un introduced..it is sad so many people don't know of Gordon's music just because they are so young...what they are missing is an artist passing through, a person who can explain all of life's mysteries in just a 3 minute song...I am going to be at one of Gordon's final concerts in the United States in Oct. in Atlantic City... I am taking my oldest Son, who is also a musician, and can't wait to see him as I can't...Gordon Lightfoot is truly a gift from God, and I thank Him for it...when you retire this December Gordon to be with your family, do it with the blessings of all of your fans around the world...it is a retirement well deserved, but make no mistake...YOU have made this troubled world a better place to live with your music...I for one will be forever grateful...thank you...Ed Leicht, Baltimore, Maryland
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