World Reacts to Death of Gordon Lightfoot
Many in the entertainment world are sharing their thoughts after the passing of Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot.
Lightfoot is praised here in the States, but to get a real sense of what he meant to Canadians, you have to read this from the CBC. It quotes the great Geddy Lee as saying, “He is our poet laureate, he is our iconic singer-songwriter,” said Rush singer Geddy Lee in the 2019 documentary Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind.”
They also include words from Tom Cochrane (also Canadian), “Gordon’s songs are works of art, every bit as relevant as classic poetry,” Cochrane said during his salute to Lightfoot at the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame gala in 2003.”
Lightfoot has said he drew inspiration from another singer-songwriter, Bob Dylan. It appears Dylan enjoyed Lightfoot’s music as well.
“I can’t think of any Gordon Lightfoot song I don’t like. Every time I hear a song of his, it’s like I wish it would last forever.” – Bob Dylan pic.twitter.com/MOtJFYwIIp
— Eric Alper 🎧 (@ThatEricAlper) May 2, 2023
Lightfoot, who passed away at the age of 84 on Monday, certainly left an impression on many in the entertainment world.
Bryan Adams tweeted, “Once in a blue moon you get to work and hang out with one of the people you admired when you were growing up. I was lucky enough to say Gordon was my friend and I’m gutted to know he’s gone. ”
This one is really hard to write. Once in a blue moon you get to work and hang out with one of the people you admired when you were growing up. I was lucky enough to say Gordon was my friend and I’m gutted to know he’s gone. The world is a lesser place without him. I know I speak… pic.twitter.com/GsFOwEGnrq
— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) May 2, 2023
Author Stephen King shared, “Gordon Lightfoot has died. He was a great songwriter and a wonderful performer. ”
Gordon 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) May 2, 2023
Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted, “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.”
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,…
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) May 2, 2023
Actor Kiefer Sutherland remembered the singer with a photo.
The world lost one of its great storytellers yesterday. Canada lost part of itself. And I lost a hero. Gordon Lightfoot, may you rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/RgafvNdBrd
— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) May 2, 2023
Lake Superior itself sent a Tweet memorializing Lightfoot!
On a day when my waves resemble the gales of November, I ask…
Does any one know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
Rest in peace, Gordon Lightfoot, you will always have a place here. It’s been good to know ya. 🙏🌊 pic.twitter.com/fIRwAePhjz
— Lake Superior (@LakeSuperior) May 2, 2023
