Gordon Lightfoot - Did She Mention My Name 1968, Lyrics

[CharlieBrown7100]

Is the ice still in the river ,are the ole folks still .the same,and by the way did she mention my name.What profound lyrics,he came to us at the perfect time in history,And the world is a better place for it.

[ShanghaiJill]

I can imagine the character in the song asking if a girl mentioned his name.

Wish someone would ask if I mentioned his name.

[Seazer009]

Gordon Lightfoot, one of the greatest singers and songwriters of our time. I really appreciate this post...Cheers....

Wayne..

[terrafirma91]

"Does the laughter on their faces still put the sun to shame."... Brilliant! Lightfoot is the greatest lyricist of all time, bar none.

[staff50ord]

Story of my life. This song puts tears in my eyes.

[snoogans999]

He performed this last night!

[junglekuratz]

This is a great United Artists version of this song like all the rest of his early hits. If you can purchase any of his early work on United Artists do so as this is the best raw, austere and hungry versions of his early hits sans percussion. Later he re-recorded many of his hits in defiance of United Artists. However, his originals on United Artists were the best.

[HowTimeFlys68]

"Is the home team still on fire are they winning all the games" GO LEAFS GO!

[Zanyzia]

Gord is THE BEST! Love him! And this song is just so perfect. And like the comment above - he wrote the soundtrack of my life.

Thanks Gord, for the music.

[thusjames]

nice song...love Lightfoot..

[gladUcameAgain]

No One Does It Like Gordon.

[pinkdogavenger]

This is a perfect song. I love Gordon Lightfoot's music. However, this is my favourite song of all of his work. I love the fact the entire song is played in this version. "Is the landlord still a loser?" is such a great line!"

[crotchboots]

we all have a gal like that in our lives...

[ShanghaiJill]

@crotchboots

Hopefully she mentions your name now and then.

[Kapaist]

~~love him ~~ he is absolustely awesome!!!!!!!!!

[skeena59]

Gordon Lightfoot is a Canadian legend and a National treasure. God bless you Gord. Thanks for the music and the memories.

[Joeygeecooper]

Met Gordon several times when I worked as a DJ, Grand Rapids, Detroit and seattle. He has to be one of the greatest song writers and singers of all time. When he sings a song like this, those of us that are wonderers and left our home towns get choked up listening to this song. He has other great ones, too. Joe Giannunzio

[tyysonie05]

what a great folk sinder ! his double L.P. Gords GOLD is truely the best of Gordon Lightfoot ! and his cold on the shoulder L.P. was great too !

[MagnJas]

Love that ending line (and the rest).."Won't you say hello from someone, there'll be no need to explain".. Just perfect.

[thelinearpractiseday]

they just don't make songs like this anymore...thanks.

[MrThuglifegangsta69]

THIS DUDE NEEDSA QUIT BEING SUCH A PUSSY HE SHOULD JUST WALK UP TO THIS GIRL AND BE LIKE "WHAT UP? DID U MENTION MY NAME OR NOT?"

[Kallmedoc]

@MrThuglifegangsta69 were you born an idiot or do you have to practice?

[TheLindazip]

oh back in the hippie days ..wish I back there..he 's a classic..love his songs

[cullivoebhoy]

After first hearing Gordon sing this at the Mariposa Folk Festival, it has stuck with me ever since, and will always remind me of my first true love, who was born in Owen Sound ( 5th St East) and went on to teach at Pauline Johnstone High School in Brantford, Ontario (circa 1964). Where-o-Where are you Mary?

Do you mention my name?

i will NEVER forget yours

Better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all?

I wonder?

[4aceshigh1957]

@cullivoebhoy of course buddy, I did the same thing with my first love...of course she will remember you...its human nature..

[jerzymirsky]

Hard to believe 2 people do see the sweet humanity in this song.

Maybe he was a landlord!

[SidJustice22]

@guitarman2214 Who flagged this as spam? It's definitely not. It is an awesome channel

[limelight28570]

Have been browsing GLs songs for a long time. I also used to vacation at Rice Lake many many years ago. Loved that place, Love Gordon Lightfoot too!

[DaddyLawBucks]

Great song, if you don't get it, you have never been in love.........

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[DaddyLawBucks]

who the heck are the people who gave a thumbs down to this classic? It was wonderful when he first sang it, and remains so today!

[cullivoebhoy]

@DaddyLawBucks wrote: who the heck are the people who gave a thumbs down to this classic?

Answer? - probably forlorn lovers who do not have the inner strength to carry on long after losing a loved one to someone else.To be honest, it took me a long time, but now I am older, I have made peace with my inner self, and so I can listen to those songs that were a large part of the times in my life that helped define who I am.

In fact, I was conceited. Now I am perfect (lol!)

M.A.B. - where are you?

[leelewisesq]

Gordon Lightfoot wrote the soundtrack of my life.

[grayaj23]

@leelewisesq "Gordon Lightfoot wrote the soundtrack of my life"

Truth. When I was 10 (1975) I was listening to GL every day, collecting everything of his I could afford. I don't think there's been a better songwriter in folk or pop since.

[5inthehole]

@leelewisesq He wrote the soundtrack to many more people's life than you can ever imagine. That's why his Lp's sold so well, while also almost drinking himself to death. There is a price to be payed in writing such deep penetrating lyrics.

[nr1osfan]

2 dislikes???...I don't understand..Great little song.....and a nice post....

[TheNestling]

This song always makes me smile. ")

[TheLoraine62]

Love this man...his singing send me into another world of peace and tranquility.

[dowling1981]

@DIVERSITYRECESSION3 Yes, but that doesn't mean it's a good film. Once someone has paid for the ticket it goes down as a sale, regardless of wether they liked the film or not, ken?

[dowling1981]

@DIVERSITYRECESSION3 Portain they standing. Are you familiar with the poems of Rodward Stewart?

[dowling1981]

@DIVERSITYRECESSION3 More peaceful than Elgar the Hobbled Orc?

[dowling1981]

@DIVERSITYRECESSION3 Nice soundbite. What's it like?

[dowling1981]

@DIVERSITYRECESSION3 Oh good retort. Should everyone know about the lyrics to this song in order to avoid being dismissed as 'asleep' ?

[dowling1981]

@DIVERSITYRECESSION3 So just because people come from different places and have different tufts of information you narrow-mindedly call them 'asleep' ? Seems a bit convenient.

[55archduke]

this flows SO easily off his voice and guitar. one of his great songs (one of 152)

[MrBuckwilliam]

a million miles away... you need a time machine to get there. she probably never even thinks of me O_O

[dowling1981]

@DIVERSITYRECESSION3 I fail to see how that answers the question; How is American Pie an evil song?

[rhernandez1324]

Gordon Lightfoot has sometimes been called the Canadian Hank Williams. He is truly a great songwriter. But this tune was without a doubt taken from a Hank Williams tune called " Won't you sometimes think of me".

[crowleysridgegirl]

Thanks so much for posting this,one of my favorite GL songs.Reminds me of an old boyfriend,wonder if he wonders?

[imagine9384]

@DIVERSITYRECESSION3 Oh wow, I bet you could make something satanic out of the alphabet!!!

You probably even play Beatles records backwards.

[imagine9384]

@DIVERSITYRECESSION3 I have never posted a reply like this but your interpretaion riles me.

If you are so good at reading into things, go and read into Climate Change and solve that for us.

[dowling1981]

@DIVERSITYRECESSION3 How is 'American Pie' an evil song?

[MrSpands1]

@DIVERSITYRECESSION3 Twat pmsl

[MrSpands1]

@DIVERSITYRECESSION3 twat

[CompVid101]

Wonderful album, wonderful title song, wonderful artist.

[CHETLEE1969]

Gordon _ what can I say - an icon

[dockolb]

This takes me back to Wayne and Packanack every time I here it. Thanks for the memories...

[MrBuckwilliam]

happy new year nippygirl :)

well, did she? ;)

[fotocristofer]

Hi anippygirl,

Could you possibly post "Salute" (We've Got a Lot More Livin' To Do), and "The List", and "High and Dry"? They're tough to find, and it would be much appreciated!

[tenguage42101]

does every guy have one of these girls in his past? i sure do. thanks for posting it!

[shadowie1]

thanks again anippygirl, another great tune :)

[swillis114]

Having been privileged to see Gordon at an unplugged festival in upstate NY and shaking his hand, I found inspiration for my own compositions. Maybe you should try less reading into it and just enjoy the music for what it is, a creative piece that certainly inspires me to move on......we all have our demons, don't we?

[Mzpenndragon]

Love lightfoot does any one know the name of the song that has the perfume that she wore was from some small store on the downside of town in it?

[azpiri12]

@Mzpenndragon -"Affair On 8th Avenue".

The perfume that she wore was from some little store on the down side of town

And it lingered on long after she'd gone, I remember it well.........

I have one version of it on a 3 disc set called The Original Lightfoot but I have no idea if it is still available. One of my favorite songs by this lovely man ☺

[Mzpenndragon]

@azpiri12

Thank you very much I wanted to listen to the whole song listened to your cover first it was good then listened to the original. I have been a Lightfoot fan since 1968 I was introduced to his music by my ex who was also from Orillia ON. Canada. Lived two streets over from his parents.

[FLAREV1]

@Mzpenndragon affair on eighth avenue

[dockolb]

I first heard of Gordon in 1968 through a friend in LA. About 10 years later I saw him in person at the Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento. Always great.

[Syzygy60]

btw did she mention my name?

[Syzygy60]

banjos rock

[tanya7768]

better one just for you

[stringman67]

i remember singing this in music class in the 1970's lol still sends a chill(a good memory chill)thanx

[Syzygy60]

I highly recommend Gord's Gold Vol. I & II

[silverbird58]

this guy will sell records of his voice fro so long the gods cant keep up

[Jeanninetxt]

Oh thank you so much for uploading this dear song!

This is so lovely! Thank you

[dowling1981]

@Jeanninetxt You don't find this song rather violent?

[HappyTexanYes]

@dowling1981 yes of course, GL's life reflected unrestrained physical and psychological violence from beginning to end. I particularly recommend everyone listen carefully to "Softly" for unmistakable clues of sociopathology, pederasty, violence, satanism. On the other hand, I might be kidding. :-/

[dowling1981]

@HappyTexanYes Just because he was a fan of such cruelty does not make it acceptable to express it in the undertones of this song. Why do you just accept it?

[scienceguy1998]

@dowling1981 Wellll...everyone knows that GL went through periods of extreme fallibility in his life, but I am not going to judge since I've done a few things I'm not so proud of either. Like all the best lyricists, Gordon's songs reflect the full spectrum of the human experience. They hold it up and help us see it clearer. And I am grateful for music like that.

[dowling1981]

@scienceguy1998 Tom Doggart resides in the Culloughs of the Glen. Have they been?

[Umihime]

@dowling1981 -violent? Are you kidding? How the heck do you find violence in this song? It is a reminiscence.

[dowling1981]

@Umihime If you read between the lines it is an upsettingly brutal song. Are all of Gordon Lightfoot's songs as harrowing as this?

[Umihime]

@dowling1981 - read the lyrics again...there is no violence or abuse. If you see violence, perhaps you should avoid such wistfully nostalgic songs in the future. I see not one phrase which portends abuse or violence. I had a place in the Canadian Tier. and can relate to the icy river, roof leaking and hockey teams being "on fire" (really good). I also have past loves that I wonder from time to time if they ever "mention my name". I think you are looking for zebras in a herd of mules.

[dowling1981]

@Umihime I am not searching for specific aspects, they are just the aspects that jump out at you. I know not the Canadian Tier, is it nice?

[TyteFystedFolkie]

@dowling1981 I think you're doing your looking in 'dark places'.

[dowling1981]

@TyteFystedFolkie You are getting personal, and that causes great regret. Why hath you bestowed upon yourself the role of 'apologist' when it comes to Gordon Lightfoot's violence?

[TyteFystedFolkie]

@dowling1981 Hey Shakespeare, you're taking thyself TOO seriously. Help thee to a breather!!

[history70]

Great!



[RevStormyMonday]

Beautiful song!!

[Hygge234]

not the song I was looking for but It's a nice song

[60masu]

yes, 10 degrees and getting colder, please.

[gordondelma]

One of the greatest singer / songwiters EVER!

[meigsman59]

I never heard a bad song from this man. I hope he has one more album . Health isn't too good!!! BIG BUMMER!! Wish I could have seen him live!!!

[porpoisefathom]

anippygirl--also can you download 10 degrees and gettin' colder?...

thanks for this post!

[crowleysridgegirl]

I thought YT removed a lot of these GL videos before?

[ronjm23]

Thanks for placing these on youtube. I like many others have been a long time fan of Mr. Lightfoot. I recall vividly the Detroit Riots. I was living in upstate NY and feared for my parents safety. If you have it ,could you put Patriots Dream on youtube? Mr. Lightfoot does his usual best in describing the personal horrors of war. I believe it was on the Don Quixote album.

[menzel290563]

I love you Gordon...................

[ziggty99]

gordon is timeless--so many wonderful songs that take us back in time, to the wonderful recent "harmony". he is a true treasure. thank you gordon for enriching so many lives

[terrafirma91]

Gordon has to be the best lyricist ever. No one can write better words than he can. I haven't heard one GL song that didn't have words that went straight to the heart. Timeless music.

[comeonfolks]

and now we have justin bieber...strange. There used to be kick a** song writers who were tough as nails and sung about fold tough as nails now we don't. Examples of the tough as nails singers, Ian Tyson, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard.

[5inthehole]

Just a damb pretty song!

[thecoffeetrader]

I could never find enough superlatives to describe Gordon. I've seen him many imes and hope to again someday. He's in a class by himself. Thank you Canada. Can you post Second Cup Of coffee and 10 Degrees And Getting Colder? Two more great songs. Also High and Dry. Thanks anippigirl.

[beachfrontal]

timeless and good, 55555.

[GOTME188]

You are so right,,,,,, he never coached hockey,,,, but being Canadian he knows a lot of people who did!

[TheRandomdude69]

this guy was so good. Before he got big and people started recognizing his talent he was my hockey coach in a small town south of James Bay Ont. He would drink a ton and after a team bbq for 12 year olds i caught him tongue kissing my mom and grabbin her tits in the kitchen. Yah he was a real crooner this guy.

[Bullettube]

This an absolute lie.

He was never a hockey coach, or any kind of coach at all.

You have let everyone know just how low a lowlife liar can be.

[explosiveshrooms]

made me lol

[dontdodrugzz1]

RETARTED!!!!!

[bboucharde]

I learned about Gordon in about 1969, and I knew he was exceptional, the first time I heard that voice. Gosh, I would not want to be a young artist starting out in country or folk music writing now........How can I follow these giants? (Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Ian & Sylvia, Gordon Lightfoot, PP&M, John Denver, The Seekers [the original Aussie ones] & others)

[OldBuff1]

There was a certain magic then. Tom Paxton, Arlo Guthrie, Phil Ochs and so many others. Even P,P and Mary, rest her soul. I spent more than a little lime in the village back then at a place called the Kettle of Fish. What a time!

[sycat1]

Please check out Gordon's appearance on the Johhny Cash show,they sing a duet{Youtube it}I'd appreciate your reacion to my comments on a recent Lightfoot concert I attended on Long Island.

[HolyMotherofGrid]

So wistful, so gentle, so artful - and SO well performed!!! The man was an absolute genius, and a class act if ever there was one.

[Mach1BluesMan]

@HolyMotherofGrid Was and still is.

[seriesbook]

I used to vacation at Rice Lake in Ontario and actually drove to Orillia one day to try to find Gord albums I didn't have. I found every one I needed at a record store downtown. This was in the late 70s.

[porpoisefathom]

@seriesbook yes Gord captures the feeling of Orillia, Muskoka and the Great lakes like no one else...i live there. his songs have special meaning for me...

[unclejaylay]

I grew up in Orillia and my Mom dated Gordon, she still claims he wrote this song for her

[mibirder]

Oh, if that's true I'm so envious of your mother!

[sallygal7]

"Are the young girls still as pretty in the city in the fall..." One of those beautiful, effortless lines that make this song so great.

[rayjr62]

And the line. . . is the landlord still a loser, do his signs hang in the hall. . .is good, too (and from a personal standpoint, I can relate). lol

[letsif]

The words and melody seem so inevitable yet, are so masterful. Simple and profound. Great literature

[Timhortinz]

This song is a literary masterpiece -- the theme of l'amour manqué framed with such ease, universality, and simple elegance.

Were I a professor and not a journalist, this would easily be on my required reading list.

[rlmayville]

yer rite he's a rare talent

[terrafirma91]

Who else could write such lyrics as Gordon? Listen to this, will ya. This is so exceptional, words are difficult to describe such a masterpiece.

[v6n4m0d4]

Why does he not sing "Talking In Your Sleep"

[WEIRDALROXMYSOX]

Sweet song, I just heard a bluegrass version at a music hall. Very interesting, with the banjo kicking it off.

[anippygirl]

Thanks WEIRDALROXMYSOX!

[SidJustice22]

@rhernandez1324 This is one of the most stupid and completely untrue comments I've read.

[SidJustice22]

@rhernandez1324 This is one of the most stupid and completely untrue comments I've read.

[SidJustice22]

@rhernandez1324 This is one of the most stupid and completely untrue comments I've read.

[sycat1]

Saw Gordon two years ago at a small circle in round Long Island venue.His voice was weak at first but gradually grew stronger with stong support by audience.Thanks anippygirl always liked this old chestnut.

[anippygirl]

Your most welcome, sycat1

[Pacer8]

anippygirl can you down load Gord's the last time I saw her face?

[anippygirl]

I most certainly can Pacer8..give me a couple of days..thanks for asking. I appreciate that!

[Pacer8]

Thanks that's really nice of you!

[Pacer8]

anippygirl did you forget me?

[bigeeezy]

I had to watch this dude again :)

[anippygirl]

thanks james..awesome:)

[urgrd78]

Thank I love it

Great song!

tommy

[anippygirl]

Your most welcome, urgrd78 (tommy)

[discoveries99]

This is so awsome!

I only ever heard this as part of the medley

For Lovin' Me/Did She Mention My Name

Thanks for posting you made my day

[anippygirl]

Your most welcome, discoveriees99!

[212729h]

Oh man how good is this ? Thanks for posting . This has bought back so many good memories !!!! And it was such a long time ago.

[anippygirl]

Your welcome, 212729h! And thanks!

[gmaeboyer]

I just saw gordon Lightfoot in Austin he sounded great and he the only song he didn't play that i wanted to hear was canadian railroad trilogy. But thanks alot for the song

[anippygirl]

Hey, that's awesome, and thanks so much gmaeboyer, Have a great week!

[ss396rip]

Memories, good times, taking dates to see Gordie, still that same easy feeling comes back. One of my favs.

[anippygirl]

Thanks alot ss396rip!

[doda26]

Sounds great!

Thanks for the memories

[anippygirl]

Your most welcome, Larry! Have a great day!

[billsbus827]

one of my favourites, it has a real canadian 'feel' to it

[anippygirl]

It most certainly does, eh!! Thanks alot Bill, I appreciate that! Have a great Sunday!

[msjanedoe09]

very good song

[anippygirl]

Hey thanks girl...how have ya been??? write back....here,,,,lol....dont worry about using all the space on this page!

[anippygirl]

LMAO......

[banjotony]

I've never been to a high school reunion. However, this is the first question I'd ask of someone who did go. You always wonder if that person, so dear at the time, even remembers you.

[anippygirl]

Yep,Thanks alot banjotony!

[jcmegabyte]

Not one of his better-known tunes... nice of you to revive it! :-)

[anippygirl]

Thanks alot jc, I appreciate it!

[the60man]

very good

[anippygirl]

Thanks alot the60man!

[seniorsite]

SweeT thanks great one

KeeP sMiLiNg Dee

[anippygirl]

Keep on smiling too Dee! big hugs!

[mightywind88]

Awesome pick Linda!! Love GL! 5 stars!!

[anippygirl]

Thanks alot andy!

[chumbels]

nice song

[anippygirl]

thanks chumbels!

[bownessgord]

great song from one of the very best Folk artists ever Thanks Nippy

Gord and Jody

[anippygirl]

Thanks you guys,,,and your most welcome!

[striponny]

Thank you!

Rating

6******

[anippygirl]

Thanks helge, I appreciate that!

[Inky261]

good 5*

[anippygirl]

Thank Inky:)

[cjthemusicman]

Thank you!

[languagedancer]

Couldn't be more happy to find a true GL classic on YT!!!!!!!

Right to my favorites with 5 shining stars!

[anippygirl]

Well thanks alot languagedancer, I appreciate that!

[bigeeezy]

Canada rules LoooL but onlyafterAustralia :0