Any person and that obviously includes the press that comments on the change from the "Classic" Lightfoot voice has not been much of a follower of GL for the past 21 years. The "Classic" Lightfoot voice has not been with us since the "Salute" album which was vintage 1983. So for them to comment on the state of his voice at this late date certainly shows that they are only a casual follower at best.
And considering that his recent health crisis almost ended his life, he should be cut a little slack if he sounds a little weak in the vocal cords. Besides, he is 67 years old what would you expect! If a person who goes to a Gordon Lightfoot concert expects to hear the voice of a 20,30 or early 40 year old GL it would be like expecting to see Arnold Schwarzenagger in a speedo NOW looking like he did when he was Mr. Universe! Ain't gonna happen! If you want that wonderful lush baritone voice of Lightfoot with those emotive tremolo accents then listen to the first 16 albums. Only wish there was a video!
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