Gordon Lightfoot - Song For A Winter's Night download song

As a songwriter Gordon Lightfoot takes a backseat to no one.

Pure artistry, genius. Grateful that I've lived in the Lightfoot era.

Hmmm Where's the pitch correction? Where's the hateful lyrics? Yes, that then and this is now, which is why I still listen to the master...

I saw him play this song in concert about 30 years ago. All of the couples there moved closer together as he started the song. They didn't move.

The audience seems so attentive and intelligent and appreciative of great talent-- different age.

When Gordon begins to sing, the audience is silent and focussed so as not to miss a single note or syllable. It is a magic moment, and after more than 50 years his music still captures my attention. He is a master of poetry put to music.

I’ve always loved Gordon Lightfoot, but wouldn’t have recognized him in this video, I keep picturing him with long hair and a beard, and his voice got a little deeper, I didn’t recognize him as being the man who sang one of my favorite songs, “If You Could Read My Mind,” from 1971. Thanks for the upload of this earlier performance!

I can't help but thank the almighty for enriching our world with artists like this. A true Canadian treasure.

That was the way for audiences to honored musicians! Listening! Those days are far gone now!

love every song Gordon did but this is one of the prettiest.

I miss my first big, lovely, romantic, and funny friend so much, but I lost his address. His name is Jan Dekker from The Netherlands. It was when we were 18 and 20 years old, now I am 61 years old. But then, way back when, he had a green car, a Peugeot, and he always made me laugh. He was also very romantic and we kissed for hours, just kissing in his car, and on the radio always was Gordon Lightfoot! So romantic!!! We were 18 and 20 years old. Now I am 61 years old, and thinking about him always. Especially when I hear this lovely music and voice from Gordon Lightfoot!!! Jan, how are you? Wish I knew where you are.... Thanks for the good times, your kisses, your jokes, your dancing with me in Bergen, and for Gordon Lightfoot on the radio. Love from Patty de Gooijer xxx

I've read all the comments and I agree, the audience is mesmerized! As with any good writer, performer, or artist, Gordon has them mesmerized by the unvarnished beauty and truth of his lyrics and emotions. There is pure romance and yearning in his lyrics and delivery and everyone in the audience can relate. I came of age in the seventies and filled my innocent romantic mind with Gordon Lightfoot's songs. Is it any wonder that I'm still a romantic and I still love his music?

The lamp is burnin' low upon my table top The snow is softly fallin' The air is still in the silence of my room I hear your voice softly callin' If I could only have you near To breathe a sigh or two I would be happy just to hold the hands I love On this winter's night with you The smoke is rising in the shadows overhead My glass is almost empty I read again between the lines upon each page The words of love you sent me If I could know within my heart That you were lonely too I would be happy just to hold the hands I love On this winter's night with you The fire is dying now, my lamp is growing dim The shades of night are liftin' The mornin' light steals across my windowpane Where webs of snow are driftin' If I could only have you near To breathe a sigh or two I would be happy just to hold the hands I love On this winter's night with you And to be once again with with you Songwriters: Gordon Lightfoot

Man, when audiences actually listened.

the audience is paying attention because the only record they'll have is their memory

this so brings back winters' memories of toronto, whitefish falls, fort smith, tuktoyaktuk, cochrane......the snow, the grey skies, the snow and the warmth of my heart and family....i remember the bohemian muse in TO, i was just a new immigrant to canada from holland at 21.... i am 75 now, a widower of ten months a lifetime of winter memories and canadian winterscapes.

A more perfect song may never have been written. And yes, it is astounding to see how focused the audience is...a world before cell phones.

You know it's that good when people are too entranced to move. Love it.

It’s easy to see why one of his biggest fans is Bob Dylan.

Bob Dylan once said when he hears Gordon Lightfoot sing he doesn't want him to stop..