I had never been to Gordon Lightfoot concert.
My vision/perception of Gordon Lightfoot is and always be that of earlier years, those with which I grew up with. Those that will keep me a fan forever.
However, going into the concert, I expected the worst, with the years that I'd seen and obviously had he. And to be perfectly honest, I was somewhat disappointed, on the onset. Obviously, as stated, Gordon was not on his game (so to speak).
But, something has not been related, with respect to this concert. I haven't heard anything about the performance of Terry Clements. From my perspective, he carried the concert. Yet, his recognition from Gordon gernerated only a sheepish grin. He played with his mind into the music and, seemingly, cared for no attention.
I was mesmerized by Terry's performance. Perhaps that was due to no previous (Lightfoot) concert exposure (on my part), but I've never seen anything like it.
I just want to give applause where it is due.
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