Remembering Gordon's life long friend and fellow poet - Kris Kristofferson . June 22 1936 - September 28 2024. 2016 - Music icons Ronnie "The Hawk" Hawkins, Gordon Lightfoot and Kris Kristofferson gathered at The Hawk's sprawling Hawkstone Manor Estate overlooking majestic Stoney Lake in the Kawarthas for a secret recording session in the Hawkstone studio—the specific details of which no one will divulge yet.
Many local musicians—including the Weber Brothers, James McKenty from The Spades, Melissa Payne, Karl "Kawartha Karl" Lawson and more—were also there, along with The Hawk's kids Robin and Leah, and some members of the Sadies and Blue Rodeo.
"We were fortunate enough to be part of a historical moment," Sam Weber, one of the hired session musicians, tells PTBOCanada, adding "We were asked to keep what went on pretty much under wraps until further notice."
What we do know is that a special song was recorded.
"3 Pals who happen to be Legends!!! Lightfoot Hawkins and Kristofferson!! What a song they recorded, last 2 days!! Can't disclose what CLASSIC HIT it is. All in good time!!!," Leah Hawk, The Hawk's daughter, said on a Facebook post.
Imagine being a fly on the wall for this recording session with these legends The Hawk, Kristofferson and Lightfoot...
Recorded by James McKenty Mobile at The Hawks Nest at Stoney Lake and on Willie's tour bus in Aurora Il.
Mastered at Grey Market Mastering by Harris Newman
Produced by James McKenty and Robin Hawkins
Videography: Lisa Kristofferson
Video Editing: Jon Grimson
Vocals in order of appearance: Ronnie Hawkins, Kris Kristofferson, Gordon Lightfoot, Willie Nelson.
Acoustic+ electric guitar : Sam Weber
Upright bass, piano, shaker: Ryan Weber
Drums:Steve Kendry
Nashville tuning acoustic: James McKenty
Back up vocals: Ryan, Sam, James, Leah Hawkins, Robin Hawkins, Greg Keelor (Blue Rodeo), Travis Good (The Sadies), Gordon Lightfoot.
RIP Kris Kristofferson..
