Gordon Lightfoot/Quotes

Gordon Meredith Lightfoot, Jr. CC O.Ont (November 17, 1938 – May 1, 2023) was a Canadian singer and songwriter who had achieved international success in the genres of folk and country music. Lightfoot had received sixteen Juno Awards and five Grammy Award nominations. He had also been inducted to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (1986), the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame (2001) and Canada's Walk of Fame (1998).
==Quotes about Lightfoot ==
====Upon his passing====
=====Individuals=====
*"We have lost one of our greatest singer-songwriters. Gordon Lightfoot captured our country’s spirit in his music – and in doing so, he helped shape Canada’s soundscape. May his music continue to inspire future generations, and may his legacy live on forever. To his family, friends, and many fans across the country and around the world: I’m keeping you in my thoughts at this difficult time."
**Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 1 May 2023, TwitterWe have lost one of our greatest singer-songwriters. Gordon Lightfoot captured our country’s spirit in his music – and in doing so, he helped shape Canada’s soundscape. May his music continue to inspire future generations, and may his legacy live on forever. To his family, friends, and many fans across the country and around the world: I’m keeping you in my thoughts at this difficult time. - Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau - 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
*"Rest in peace Gordon Lightfoot, Canada’s Bard"
**Leader of the Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre, 1 May 2023Look away sad days Across this mighty land From the eastern shore To the western strand - Rest in peace Gordon Lightfoot, Canada’s Bard - Pierre Poilievre @PierrePoilievre- 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
*"Your poetry and melodies are an eternal inspiration. Rest in peace now, Gordon Lightfoot."
**Chris Hadfield, 1 May 2023, TwitterYour poetry and melodies are an eternal inspiration. Rest in peace now, Gordon Lightfoot. - Chris Hadfield @Cmdr_Hadfield - 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
*"If there was ever a case for the afterlife it’s so these two can meet up tonight. Smoke cigarettes, have a drink, spin yarns & make everyone up there feel whole again. Lightfoot and Prine. Conjurers of light and dark. Two of the most brilliant of storytellers." 
**George Stroumboulopoulos, 1 May 2023, TwitterIf there was ever a case for the afterlife it’s so these two can meet up tonight. Smoke cigarettes, have a drink, spin yarns & make everyone up there feel whole again. Lightfoot and Prine. Conjurers of light and dark.Two of the most brilliant of storytellers. - George Stroumboulopoulos @strombo - 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023 
*"I have always been a fan of Gordon Lightfoot. Loved his music and admired him for being a righteous dude. RIP my fellow Canadian"
** Tommy Chong, 1 May 2023, TwitterI have always been a fan of Gordon Lightfoot. Loved his music and admired him for being a righteous dude. RIP my fellow Canadian - Tommy Chong @tommychong - 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023 
*"Ahhhh we lost a LEGEND. Gordon Lightfoot is gone. I’ll Never forget his music… songwriting and performing.. ever. Bye bud. What an international talent. Born in a small Ontario town and blossomed to stardom. His words In his tunes are something. Sweet dreams"
** Kim Coates, 1 May 2023, TwitterAhhhh we lost a LEGEND. Gordon Lightfoot is gone. I’ll Never forget his music…songwriting and performing.. ever. Bye bud. What an international talent. Born in a small Ontario town and blossomed to stardom. His words In his tunes are something. Sweet dreams G. L  Coates - Kim Coates @KimFCoates - 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
*"Gordon Lightfoot songs have accompanied me on many journeys into wild majestic mountains. Canadian Railroad Trilogy is especially meaningful to me, I’ve sang it many times and reflected on how the railroad, and our country, was built. Rest in peace to a Canadian icon."
**Olivia Chow, 1 May 2023, TwitterGordon Lightfoot songs have accompanied me on many journeys into wild majestic mountains. Canadian Railroad Trilogy is especially meaningful to me, I’ve sang it many times and reflected on how the railroad, and our country, was built. Rest in peace to a Canadian icon. - Olivia Chow @oliviachow - 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
*"This song writer— truly walked among the greatest. His Songs woven into the fabric of our every day lives. We all know the words, even if we don’t think we do. What a legacy you leave behind. Steady on"
**Jann Arden, 1 May 2023, TwitterThis song writer— truly walked among the greatest. His Songs woven into the fabric of our every day lives. We all know the words, even if we don’t think we do. What a legacy you leave behind. Steady on #gordonlightfoot - Jann “stop live horse export” Arden @jannarden- 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
*"Canada has a broken heart tonight. Gordon Lightfoot has left us. He was 84."
**Charles Adler, 1 May 2023, TwitterCanada has a broken heart tonight. #GordonLightfoot has left us. He was 84. - Charles Adler @charlesadler - 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
*"Gordon Lightfoot RIP. There are no words."
**Ed the Sock, 1 May 2023, Twitter#GordonLightfootRIP. There are no words. - Ed the Sock @EdtheSock - 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
*"R.I.P. Canadian legend, Gordon Lightfoot. Here is Mr. Lightfoot presenting Jesse and Gene with the ACTRA award for best major market radio show in Canada in 1989. Lightfoot is cracking up after Jesse thanked Lightfoot for writing songs so long we could actually go to the boy’s room without the song running out while on air."
**Gene Valaitis, 1 May 2023, TwitterR.I.P. Canadian legend, Gordon Lightfoot. Here is Mr. Lightfoot presenting Jesse and Gene with the ACTRA award for best major market radio show in Canada in 1989. Lightfoot is cracking up after Jesse thanked Lightfoot for writing songs so long we could actually go to the boy’s room without the song running out while on air. - Gene Valaitis @genevalaitis - 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
*"For some time, whenever Gordon Lightfoot was trending, I feared it was because he’d died. Tonight, sadly, it is for that reason. RIP. A genuine legend, for Canada, and far beyond. But especially here."
**Guy Gavriel Kay, 1 May 2023, TwitterFor some time, whenever Gordon Lightfoot was trending, I feared it was because he’d died. Tonight, sadly, it is for that reason. RIP. A genuine legend, for Canada, and far beyond. But especially here. - Guy Gavriel Kay @guygavrielkay - 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
*"What a genius Gordon Lightfoot was. His music is such a big part of my life. Rest in peace. Grateful for the inspiration he gave all of us."
**Ben Stiller, 1 May 2023, TwitterWhat a genius #GordonLightfoot was. His music is such a big part of my life. Rest in peace. Grateful for the inspiration he gave all of us. - Ben Stiller @BenStiller - 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
*"Gordon Lightfoot has died. He was a great songwriter and a wonderful performer."
**Stephen King, 1 May 2023, TwitterGordon Lightfoot has died. He was a great songwriter and a wonderful performer. Sundown, you better take care/If I catch you creepin' 'round my back stairs." - Stephen King @StephenKing - 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
*"RIP to the great songwriter Gordon Lightfoot."
**Michael McKean, 1 May 2023, TwitterRIP to the great songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. - Michael McKean @MJMcKean - 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
*"Rip Gordon. You were a beautiful soul and great friend to so many. Rest in peace and so much love"
**Kristy Swanson, 1 May 2023, TwitterRip Gordon. You were a beautiful soul and great friend to so many. Rest in peace and so much love 🙏🏼❤️ #GordonLightfoot Canadian folk music icon Gordon Lightfoot dead at 84 | CBC News- Kristy Swanson @KristySwansonXO - 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
*"RIP Gordon Lightfoot"
**Jake Tapper, 1 May 2023, TwitterRIP Gordon Lightfoot - Jake Tapper @jaketapper - 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
*"Canadian Folk legend, singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot has passed away at 84. They released a good documentary on him a couple of years back that you should check out Bob Dylan loved him and covered his “Early Morning Rain” He hit number 1 with ”Sundown” in 1974 RiP Gordon."
**Matt Pinfield, 1 May 2023, TwitterCanadian Folk legend, singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot has passed away at 84. They released a good documentary on him a couple of years back that you should check out Bob Dylan loved him and covered his “Early Morning Rain” He hit number 1 with ”Sundown” in 1974 RiP Gordon. - Matt Pinfield @mattpinfield - 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
*"Gordon Lightfoot has left us. There’s something about Canada and Gordons.. This is a photo of him alongside fellow Gords Downie and Pinsent. Pinsent then painted the image. All gone now. To quote Mr. Lightfoot, “If you plan to face tomorrow, do it soon.”"
**Mark Critch, 2 May 2023, TwitterGordon Lightfoot has left us. There’s something about Canada and Gordons.. This is a photo of him alongside fellow Gords Downie and Pinsent. Pinsent then painted the image. All gone now. To quote Mr. Lightfoot, “If you plan to face tomorrow, do it soon.” #GordanLightfoot - Mark Critch @markcritch- 2 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
=====Organisations=====
*"We're deeply saddened by the loss of 1998 Inductee Gordon Lightfoot. His music leaves behind an everlasting legacy in the hearts of Canadians everywhere. Our condolences to his loved ones, friends, and fans."
**Canada's Walk of Fame, 1 May 2023, TwitterWe're deeply saddened by the loss of 1998 Inductee Gordon Lightfoot. His music leaves behind an everlasting legacy in the hearts of Canadians everywhere. Our condolences to his loved ones, friends, and fans. "Give me a wave I can ride upon, come and show your strength to me.” - Canada’s Walk of Fame @CWOFame - 1 May 2023 - Twitter - Retrieved 2 May 2023
==Links==
*Gordon Lightfoot on Wikiquote
==References==
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