72 and still gettin' it done.Happy Birthday Gordon Lightfoot

[charlene]

My goodness, did you ever think that he'd still be touring at 72?
For those who saw him back in the 60's 70's and 80's did you ever imagine still going to his concerts in 2010?
It's astounding to think how much energy it takes to tour and do 70 - 80 shows a year but at 72 years of age!
I'm exhausted from 4 days of ATTENDING concerts when he's at Massey Hall !

I hope he takes a moment today on his day off In Idaho Falls, Idaho to relax and have cake!
lol

Happy Birthday Gordon!

[Auburn Annie]

I'm sure the guys and crew will make sure of that. Happy B'day Gord!

[charlene]

Tomorrow is Michael's 57th so they can celebrate together..

[redhead]

Dear Gordon,

Thank you for your beautiful songs; they continue to touch my soul like none other.

Hope your birthday is lovely.

redhead

[charlene]

remembering his 70th: http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/L/...302271-ca.html

Another birthday: Roots Music Canada is ONE today - their 'mascot' is "Gordy" :
http://www.rootsmusic.ca/about/

[MiguelD71]

Wish 'Canadian's World’s MasterCrown Troubadour' GORDON MEREDITH LIGHTFOOT very Happy Birthday (72) and years of good health
and great performances in the near future !!!!

Have a pleasant celebration with your family and all the people you love… Keep writing and singingyour songs in the years may come ! { that more people may inspired by your music }

Sugiarto "Miguel" Dijkstra (Leeuwarden NL)
a Javanese (origin) Frisian/Dutch devoted Gordon Lightfoot fan (since mid 70's)

One -planned- live performance of this Legend in the Netherlands in near future is a Dream come True !


YouTube - miguel - lightfoot
YouTube - Miguel - Gordon Lightfoot cover
YouTube - are there any player piano 'scrolls' for lightfoot songs?

[joveski]

happy birthday old bean - and i mean that in the nicest way!!. i'll bring out old gord's records - its fun to bring out an old gord song, if old gord would see me now, i know he'd be so proud!

[charlene]

on this date in 1987 George Bell (Blue Jays) was named A.L. most valuable player of the year.

on this date in 1987 P.M. Brian Mulroney lit the Olympic torch for the 1988 Games to be held in Calgary, Alberta where Gordon Lightfoot and Ian Tyson would perform in the opening ceremonies.

ON THE TV:

[Lisa J]

happy birthday! thank you for all your beautiful music.

[Doug]

Happy Birthday Gord!

[Martyn Miles]

Well, I had forgotten until another fan here in Englang e-mailed me. Hope you are well, Charlene... Martyn .

[charlene]

all is well dear Martyn - how 'bout you?

[Martyn Miles]

Originally Posted by charlene

all is well dear Martyn - how 'bout you?

Yes, I'm fine. Retired and enjoying it! Martyn .

[charlene]

well you lucky fellow! enjoy it to the max Martyn! Stop in more often..

[Borderstone]

Happy birthday # 72 to you. ...and how is,your Canary Yellow Canoe? LOL!

; )

Happy Birthday Gordon and keep on yearnin' for more.

[curiousmoonbeam]

Happy Birthday, Gord! Thanks for many years of great music! You're still WOW!!

CM

[lighthead2toe]

Guess those cards we sent to him when he was beginning to get up there, like turning fifty... with good wishes saying "may you have many more" were well worth sending as it's clear they have come to reality.

I can't believe it when I see his tour schedule. It tires me out just reading it.

He's part of a dwindling group of living legends who continues still to brings so much joy to so many.

Soldier on there Gordie and "may you have many more."

Ron J.

[Moose]

Happy Birthday to you, and your elephant too!

I've decided Nov. 17 is a holiday for me. No housework today and the kitchen's going to close early.

[teherie]

Gordon Lightfoot and I share the same birthday but he's got a few years on me. We both have Martin Guitars and love Canada too so I always feel a strong bond.

I just picked up a copy of the CRT book for my grand-daughter for her second Christmas since she always hands me a book to read whenever I walk in the room. Her mother works for the GE plant where they make locomotives so what are the chances I can get this book autographed for my grand-daughter by the man himself in time for Christmas?

[imported_Ordinary_Man]

Have a Happy 72nd Gordon! I'm very glad you still love to get out on the stage and entertain us with all those wonderful songs.

Best Wishes,
Steve

[Unsettled 1]

Happy Birthday Gordon, your songs mean so much to so many.
May you sing till 100!

[Frkmry]

Sitting here in PA "Looking at the rain" Happy Birthday Gordon!! We love you!

[charlene]

Originally Posted by teherie

Gordon Lightfoot and I share the same birthday but he's got a few years on me. We both have Martin Guitars and love Canada too so I always feel a strong bond.

I just picked up a copy of the CRT book for my grand-daughter for her second Christmas since she always hands me a book to read whenever I walk in the room. Her mother works for the GE plant where they make locomotives so what are the chances I can get this book autographed for my grand-daughter by the man himself in time for Christmas?

Stick it in the mail tomorrow with a request and send it to the office in Toronto with another bubble envelope in it with stamps and your address on it... make sure to ask that it be returned asap for it to be a xmas gift..

worth a try..

Early Morning Productions
1365 YongeSt.#207
Toronto,Ontario
Canada
M4T 2P7

[Moose]

Some authors will mail an autographed book plate that you stick inside the book. Since Gord is not primarily an author, he may not have any on hand but you could even send a home made plate and ask him to autograph it. That way there is no risk of losing the book in the mail and you will definitely have the book at least for Christmas.

[BendRick]

Have a great 72nd birthday, you great old man. I continue to follow your music since the early 1970's. You rock, you inspire, you guide us through life's storms, and my family still marvels why I follow your great works. It's because you strike a chord in my soul. Your work is not just a commercial enterprise but a direct, effective connection to the human soul. And that's all I have to say about that.