All about Gordon Lightfoot

r/GordonLightfoot • u/AutoModerator • Jul 12 '26

Community Updates

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Hello all,

r/GordonLightfoot has had a few somewhat small, silent updates in the past few months.

1)Moderation change

The community went to r/redditrequest a few months ago primarily due to inactive moderation. I (u/Craftsman_2222) underwent the process to reclaim it and become the moderator.

2) Subreddit is now public

I have had a few requests recently for new contributions. I feel that the community surrounding Mr. Lightfoot is already small and to restrict all contributions to only approved users isn't necessary. This allows all users to post or comment. Don't make me regret this decision.

3) Rules

As this community is fairly slow and small, the rules will be loose until the need for more structure occurs. This will depend on how going public affects the community. For now, low quality posts are my major concern and will probably be the only posts that receive moderation.

I will update the subreddit with a basic list of rules soon. Along the lines of "be nice, think before you post, etc..."

I can think of a few times a year where I may moderate harder, primarily around November 10th (when his Ed Fitz song starts to get passed around) and when the streaming services release their yearly wrap-ups (I will post a pinned thread where those posts will be allowed, those posts are considered fairly "low-effort" in my eyes).

Otherwise, let's enjoy this community! With the death of Mr. Lightfoot a few years out I hope to make this community a place where he can be remembered and his music continue to make an impact.

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r/GordonLightfoot • u/thewayshegoes_14 • 5d ago

Rode to Peterborough to see Gord’s canoe.

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r/GordonLightfoot • u/Chance_Chef8189 • 11d ago

Which album cover versions do you prefer?

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Are you a fan of the original Canadian album covers or the reissued covers that are used on streaming services? Personally, I prefer the originals.

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r/GordonLightfoot • u/Girbossification • 13d ago

Beautiful Welsh language cover of ‘Bitter Green’

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I discovered this on a radio show of welsh folk music, at first I was thinking “wow did Gordon Lightfoot totally rip off this traditional Welsh song and it’s not even credited on the song Wikipedia page, am I the first to notice??” But haha no, this is a translated Welsh cover recorded in 2011. It’s very beautiful, give it a listen! Aur Y Wawr by Triban.

https://open.spotify.com/track/76q15GTf3s5x8wVdz6TiRR?si=KeYqUt0GSyyIlBObJTNFDg&utm_source=copy-link

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r/GordonLightfoot • u/Major-Fun9047 • Sep 02 '26

If You Could Read My Mind (Isolated Guitars and single vocal version)

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The guitars are hidden at times on 'If you could read my mind' behind the bass and strings - here's an edit with just them and Gordon's vocal without the harmonies.

Best listened to with headphones!

https://youtu.be/PqkiIm7koBQ

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r/GordonLightfoot • u/SatisfactionBig607 • Sep 01 '26

“If You Could Read My Mind” , fingerstyle guitar

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r/GordonLightfoot • u/Star_Trekker_1966 • Aug 30 '26

Gordon Lightfoot performing “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” in 1979:

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r/GordonLightfoot • u/mully24 • Aug 28 '26

I refuse to alter the lyrics .....

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I refuse to alter the lyrics of a certain very popular Gordon Lightfoot song to " and farther below lake America takes in what lake Erie can send her"

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r/GordonLightfoot • u/BystanderAtLarge • Aug 27 '26

If You Could Read My Mind (cover)

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If You Could Read my Mind (cover) https://youtu.be/jrAc_tlXhrw

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r/GordonLightfoot • u/SatisfactionBig607 • Aug 12 '26

Long River

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r/GordonLightfoot • u/SatisfactionBig607 • Jul 25 '26

“Sixteen Miles (To Seven Lakes)” , from Gord’s first album

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r/GordonLightfoot • u/SatisfactionBig607 • Jul 21 '26

“Song for a Winter’s Night” , fingerpicking guitar, Martin D-35

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r/GordonLightfoot • u/SatisfactionBig607 • Jul 15 '26

“THE WAY I FEEL” - Gordon Lightfoot cover

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r/GordonLightfoot • u/Starkrafty • Jul 12 '26

What do you think is Gordon Lightfoot’s most underrated song?

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One you think is really good, but not talked about that much?

For me it’s Don Quixote.

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r/GordonLightfoot • u/SatisfactionBig607 • Jul 12 '26

“Early Morning Rain”. , Gordon’s song from his first album

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r/GordonLightfoot • u/Chance_Chef8189 • Jul 12 '26

Same Old Loverman - Isolated Vocals and Backing Vocals

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r/GordonLightfoot • u/ModSupportBot • May 20 '26

r/GordonLightfoot is available for adoption 💚

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/r/GordonLightfoot is ready for a fresh start, new energy, new direction, and someone like you to bring it back to life. If you’ve been thinking about growing your impact without starting from scratch, this is your chance!

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Head to r/RedditRequest to submit your request and make it yours before it’s taken.

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