Certain singer/songwriters have accompanied from my high school years. One such, the Canadian Gordon Lightfoot, died this week. The photo above captures how his image remained in my mind’s eye. I was quite startled, looking for a picture for this post, to see how he looked recently. Of course in my mind’s eye I am still sixteen, not 75!
I have always preferred music with minimal acoustic accompaniment so that I am able to hear and absorb the words. Not great for partying, of course, but excellent for such bygone times as listening in my dorm room in a funk over a boy. Gordon sang of love gained and love lost, so he was an apt companion no matter the state of my college love life.
We bought a new car just before my eyes went wonky, so I am just getting to drive it and explore its features. This morning, as I drove to see a friend, I was able to ask the car to play Gordon Lightfoot songs. The thirty minute ride allowed me to soak in his voice and lyrics, feeling grateful that he had devoted his life to song.
Thanks Gordon.
Saved By Words 
He was a great artist!
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I loved several Canadian singers, including Leonard Cohen and Ian and Sylvia. Must have been the influence of my Canadian father.
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He had a great talent indeed.
Quite fancy, being able to ask your car to play songs! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I bet yours will too. I did have to have my grandson explain everything to me.
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I think it has to have ‘Apple Play’ or something similar installed. I have seen that in other modern cars, but our one does not seem to have that facility. 🙂
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Yes it is Apple Play.
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What a beautiful tribute to a favorite singer!
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What a lovely tribute to Gordon. I remember those dorm days when he was all I needed/wanted to hear. Simon and Garfunkel were in that same category. How wonderful that you could ask your new car to play Gordon Lightfoot. Thirty minutes to be wrapped in memories and great music is just perfect. May he rest in peace.
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I can’t believe that I can talk to the car and it responds! Too fun. Yes to Simon and Garfunkel. They accompanied me too.
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😀
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I had not heard this news. I just listened to If You Can Read My Mind (probably my favorite Gordon Lightfoot song) last night.
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I liked the Canadian Railroad Trilogy the best, maybe because we had gone to B.C. and knew what he meant.
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A fine tribute. One of my oldest friends has all his records
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I do too!
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I am sad to hear this news; Gordon Lightfoot was a key part of my teenage years and his songs remain with me now. A wonderful songwriter.
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I love knowing this about you.
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Heard of him but not so familiar with his songs.
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I always loved his voice and his style. Thankfully we will always have his music.
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I agree with you. It is nice if we can listen to the lyrics. It did seem strange to read that you asked the car to play Gordon’s songs😊
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This new car has a very fancy sound system you can talk to! Crazy.
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