If you could read my mind love

[DhuTurlough]

Gordo can always take you to another place in time and paint the most beautiful, romantic pictures in your mind. The Canadian Troupador rules

[tessrose44]

Wow! Beautiful! I love Gordon Lightfoot and the song!

[tkotan]

he should have played this song at the olympics!!

[FromCarol]

He has aged. There is pain and joy in his countenence. I am glad he is still performing and he is testament to the fact the he is still living. Heard this last night after not hearing it on over 20 years. A swoosh, of years, times and memories came running through me

[p1q0]

He's got the magic.

[andrewc2768]

unequaled lyrical quality. Seamless switch from metaphor to painful reality. His tools are the mechanisms that trigger human emotion

[TheCherire]

@KORNNIKO

How touching love, so sweet of u bb, am thinking of u every time i here it to sweety

Will have to play it more, love CY

[nesn63]

Exactly what I was thinking ghostsofzappa the songs meaning grows stronger with the passage of time. He still has it

[vastell]

thank you ... he's got a

strong, special voice,

I've liked this song

since I first heard it ...

(:-D) decades ago ...

[yamirel88]

Still going strong Thnx for this!!

[megwheelzs]

This song makes me cry everytime i hear it

[ghostofzappa]

great rendition,,he sings it well,he´s older and the song has matured like a great ol wine.my other favorite rendition is Barbara Streisand's version from Stony End

[thebreakinghands]

wonderful

[judyview]

God I love this haunting song.

[juiceman1965]

When I hear some music (80's Hair Bands come to mind...) I think I can write songs. Then I listen to stuff like this and others like Guy Clark, Dylan and realize that there are precious few who can really start with a blank page and create art...not just words.

[TB163]

how old is he in this? when was the recording/air date?

[buckcreekman]

what a singer song writer this man is,!!!

[MissCruciatus]

beautiful song :')

except he sounds awful here...

[juiceman1965]

of you're worrying about how he sounds..you're really missing alot

[MissCruciatus]

@juiceman1965 im not missing anything, he sounds awful just like the pogues now sound awful, he doesnt sound as good as he used to and thats a fact, most people dont as they get older.

hes still amazing. he just doesnt sound as good.

[juiceman1965]

fair enough MC...just doesn't matter to me...I ain't 20 anymore either. Enjoy!

[thebreakinghands]

@MissCruciatus I think he sounds better here than ever

[matt47forTED]

@MissCruciatus he doesnt sound awful, i was watching this thinkin he sounded good, i even like it better than the live versions i saw. the way his voice sounds now suits the song better i think with the lyrics the way they are i dunno. even if u dont like the way he sounds to say awful is a stretch. you are right though most people dont sing as well when they are older, and he prob cant hi the notes he used to but it still is good just different

[LesSmith45]

@matt47forTED AMEN MATT! I think the exact same thing. I love this version. It has aged great like he has. I feel this song has more meaning now with his gravely voice than it did back in the day. This is a classic for sure.

[Zmiffygal]

Man, this is my favourite song of all time. It is a song that knows how to reach the soul.

[kodachromefilm]

Seriously, with Gordon Lightfoot, my heart either cries or jumps for joy! His music has an effect on me.

[dunmoria]

My Canada.

[letsif]

All of Gordon's songs are distinctly lyrical and melodic with lyrics that evoke deep memory associations.

[longtimin]

I agree, I was sitting listen , reflecting, thinking how wonderful it was to hear him sing, and saw your comments this is life....

[usernameindc]

just beautiful

[letsif]

His more fragile after-illness voice adds even more poignancy to this beautiful song.

[Beachman212]

I agree

[SSArt98]

I second that.He truly is singing with TRUE emotion.

[tarantado2020]

ddnt they revive this song???

[Tybrizown]

Truly a great! My parents played music by Lightfoot throughout my childhood, and he has always been a favorite.

[crispset]

I can't tell you how many times that I catch myself, listening to this song, as I wander around in the supermarket. We truly have the best of the best.

Also, I wonder if this is one of those folk-songs, that apex'd before Rock & Roll.

[tunseltaeb]

this man made me really love music..how can you not be moved by his voice?Even if it is weaker now he is still my fav.

[rhalld]

Just got back from seeing him in concert in Rockford, IL. GREAT concert!

[vintageplayer]

A national treasure.

[FTWAVA]

The reason for his trouble singing is because he was an alcoholic most of his life and he also had a throat disease. this man inspired to play guitar and write songs. live long lightfoot

[artyphax]

Why does Gordon sound like his voice is clipped, like he has trouble breathing?

[XxESP420xX]

this song suxxxxxxxxxxx

[tcudavid]

This has to be one of the top "songwriters" songs of all time. Your comment shows a real lack of understanding. His voice is a lot weaker now, but the song itself stands strong.

[xhardiej]

This has to be my most favourite song ever written, I have had the pleasure to see Gord Three times, first time in the 60`s at the Riverboat & 70`s at Massey Hall & last at Jubily Aud. in Calgary 4 years ago & even though age has caught up with him, he`s still got it.

Jim Toronto semi-retired-boy in Thailand

[XxESP420xX]

u hoe urself so bad cuz this guy sounds like cartman for south park

[tinagirl15]

If You Could Read My Mind is one of his most personal songs, and is about the breakup of his first marriage - a theme he continued to use as late as 1982 (If You Could Read My Mind was written in 1969). He confirms this in the liner notes of his boxed set, Songbook, where he says, "A song about the failure of marriage."

[cakewalker21]

I'm so glad to have lived through and can remember like it was yesterday the 60's and 70's. Back then the good still outweighed the bad. When I hear this song I can close my eyes and be overwhelmed with great memories of such a wonderful time in my life. I wouldn't trade it for anything! Thanks for posting

[chapbalang44]

this song is about the way Gordie sings...any other singer would come out differently and all the emotions attached to the lyrics would probably be lost...

[mutedloud]

this song sounds like its just been released yesterday. Its always sounds new to me. Lovely.....

[silverrubygirl]

I love this song so much. I know a guy to whom I would like to say "if you read between the lines you will know that I am just trying to understand the feelings that you lack." Sob! So much feeling.

[MP8621]

if you can relate to this song, well that's sort of sad.. and yes, of course I can.

[kissmemwah111]

this song is jus amazin!

[ali09901]

sniff beautiful man

[Bleeple]

i wrote this song...

[johnnybrew1]

LOL...dream on !

[bombalu5]

i sing it

[PIELOVER375]

No you didn't.

~Gordon Lightfoot

[Lynniedottie]

you wish ;o)

[kith128]

The way you touch hearts and souls is unbelievable. In our savage world, you appear to soothe the pain of those fortunate enough to listen to your voice. God bless you, Gordon.

[kidrico333]

This song send's a quivering rush through my skull.

[kidrico333]

This is talent it comes naturally.

[triondan]

~gifted man, soul stirring lyrics.

[zooschooler]

in a castle dark or fortress strong with chains upon my feet, you know that ghost is me

I love this song!

[howaboutanother]

call the dogs off, after hearing this ,it just puts todays music to shame. Quivering voice, great lyrics, just acoustic and still is about as polished as you can get.

[Lynniedottie]

Just perfect... a beautiful song... haunting...

[upyerpipes]

Wonderful, just wonderful. Real music and lyrics.

[Lugger33]

just a evocative song from a faraway time...

[portsage]

This is one of those songs you hear on the radio, late at night while your driving, and you just cant believe how great music once was.

[brettmajors]

You nailed it portsage.

[gebri0]

awesome comment. Brillant.

[judyofthewoods]

I remember those drives late at night, way back when this was the music of those days. Ah, sweet memories.

[XxToHellAndBackxX]

@portsage I can believe how great music was once, I just cant believe the way it is now... :/ what a damn shame

[johnnycdago]

this is one of the best songs ever written, this man has such talent, and a very soothing voice, class act,

[broganruns]

i just love this song

[u2lover5]

One of the classics-love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[porkchop1verizon]

with all the chick singers back then, i can't find it! must be the drugs..lol!

[porkchop1verizon]

speaking of good stuff..in the early '70s i remember a song, "you turn me on, i'm a radio" any help here would be SO appreciateded!

[birthday13]

Joni Mitchell - you turn me on ...it is on YouTube

[porkchop1verizon]

thank you! like any artist, seems i draw blanks sometimes!

[LOMANDYO]

A GREAT SINGER AND SONGSMITH XXX

[theoriginalcybergata]

I saw Gordon three times in concert between 1975 and 1995. The first and last, he was basically solo like this. He was amazing every time. What a poet, guitarist and singer!! I spent my youth listening over and over to both his albums and Joni Mitchell's. Ahhh, such talented Canadians. I thank them for all the pleasure they have given me in the last 30 years. AND thank you for uploading this to YouTube. Nancy López a.k.a Cybergata

[tuniziano24]

cool

[moodyfan999]

Great video by a great singer.Does anyone know if you can still get his Sunday Concert CD?

[15robbie15]

Try abcsound on Ebay. I ordered the same CD only yesterday.

[ingraffia]

The best to you, good looking man and beautiful song; thank you depraveti1337

[kendingo39]

good

[Obelisk2290]

this song was perfect for the end of Wonderland

[jfppjfpp]

Thanks for posting this, he is still great after all these years.

[111oooo]

Lightfoot is a magnificent songwriter.

[syberia26]

Saw Gordon Lightfoot this past may 10, 2007 at the Harbor station in ST. John, New Brunswick Canada. Wanted to see him in 1983 at the same place, but never made it. He was superb and glad I finally had the chance to see him!

[A550RGY]

Whenever I hear how he sings the line that begins "I don't know where we went wrong..." it makes me cry. It's the most soulful thing I've ever heard.

[gjsjrr]

A perfect lyric.

Simply beautiful.

[tennisplayingdude]

This vibe connects best to people with broken hearts. But, man, to write something this good, you've got to truly UNDERSTAND a broken heart. The lyrics to this song highly rival even the greatest classic poetry. At least that's what I think.

[junietoonstoo]

Agreed. Sniff, sob, gulp...

[WinterWoven]

His voice has changed, but he still pulls it off like no one else can

[asdfgfgnhfddfdfdgfbh]

it a nice happy and sad song i would like someone to play it at my funeral

[connie113]

My grandmother had his albums and used to play them when I was at her house. His music makes me think of her.

[jimchenko]

amazing stuff.. song writing at its best

[kevkraft]

Great song, great songster, great voice.

[shaitan9]

this song makes me cry and i listen to it over and over...RIP dad

[AndThenItEnds]

i prefer this to the cash version ... cash is awesome but it just aint as good

[wataf211110]

I'd never heard this song until I watched 'Trigger Happy TV'..... class song !!!

[hunkydaboyz]

there is another version of this song posted by someone else , exact same venue , but it sounds bloody awful , this version sounds much better, they other one must've been a fake, check it out

[bhot00]

i love this song

[gareof]

Bob Dylan used to say he could listen to Gordon Lightfoot forever. I think most of us could especially in the 70's - his voice hasn't aged as well as some.

[enkomao]

beautiful beautiful and beautiful... i remember my whole life when i hear this one

[marileelee]

It's one of my favorite songs. May I ask someone the meaning in the lyrics? "I'd walk away like a movie star

Who gets burned in a three way script.Enter number two." Could anyone please explain them for me? Thanks a lot.

[vancvrman604]

This the tale of a mutually painful breakup of a relationship between two lovers. It appears he walks away to allow her to have another lover thus "bringing out all the good things in me". The song sounds like poetry put to music making a literal translation puzzling. Gordon Lightfoot is so deep you need a submarine to keep up with him.

[marileelee]

Thanks a lot for answering my questions.

[yankeeshogun]

I saw Dylan about a year ago, but I have to say that after seeing this, I think I need to go to about a dozen of Gordon's concerts!

[theredhackle22]

Guy stays true to his music all thru his career

one of the greats

[jakeyboy140]

Brilliant song!!!!

[Lugger33]

great song - always thought this was by jack jones.

[bboysukie]

cool

[wardy987]

Gr8 artist. Such a powerful song, sung to perfection on this occation.

[blackscorpione]

greatttttt

Nonthaburi

THAILAND

[kuchek]

Saw him a couple years ago. If you get the chance. GO SEE HIM. A legendary artist.

[bozo1959]

Beautiful...

[MRMILO57]

very nice video click,thankyou for putting this up.

[bigbendewolfe]

Awesome song. Great in the film Wonderland. Awesome song writer!

[serendepity37]

this song is amazing! he is a beautiful song writer.

[Koolerkev]

awesome, but I can't figure out what the song is about.

[moonlitenmagic]

Well after some research, cause I've often wondered the same thing, it says that the song is about the break-up of his first marriage. I guess it's another one of those "Read between the lines" songs. Either way, still an amazing song.

[tallmusicman]

the great man himself,has to be one of the greatest songwriters/singers ever,this track brings me back to when i was young,one word to describe him and his work..genius

[zi77as]

Fantastic!

I heard this song in the TV-serie "Cold Case" and rememered I´d heard it many years ago!

[Herzkasperle]

AMAZING SONG !!!

[taxitony]

Absolutely Class!

[devildoc225]

Total Class. Nothing less.

[mcteeitup]

Superb.

[sainthelena1]

The best video on you tube!

[JustusKroger]

at leats one of the best!

[EmpressDR]

I haven't heard this song in decades. I've listened to it 6 times, and it's not enough, thank you so much!

[Mam64]

The best. Thanks.

[Koolerkev]

SHWANK! This is off the chain!

b^_^)b

[dadaddo]

Is he dead or alive? He looks so old in this video.

[darthctd]

Alive. He's 68

[dadaddo]

Thank you! Appreciate it!

[beavertonbill]

He nearly died in 2002- he burst an artery and was in a coma for over 6 weeks. He has had to change his singing style (especially his breathing, which is labored as you can tell from this video). His singing is not of the same quality now, but it is a miracle he is still singing at all. Appreciate him while you still can- he is one of the all-time classics.

[MET4LH3AD]

cash's version owns. this dude can't sing

[masterofpain120]

Yeah ok.Dude this is THE original!Besides you can probably never sing like this.

[outside7]

lol

[Kingoffools1985]

Uh dude this is the original. Johnny Cash is an excellent singer but so is Gordon Lightfoot both are amazing. And by the way dude you should change your name 'cause take it from a true "Metalhead" Avenged Sevenfold are not and never will be metal. ;)

Awesome video by the way depravity1337 thank you for uploading it.

[tefu1202]

great song, and rofl at steve6969's comment

[masterofpain120]

This is one of the saddest most beautiful and haunting song ever.

[sainthelena1]

The best video I have seen on You Tube!

[nazzman]

One of the great singer/songwriters. Thanks for upping this performance.

[poev]

i actually don't like gordons singing voice a all but this is SUCH a beautiful song, that you just gotta love it!

[MindFreakOnaLeash]

ty didnt think id ever see gordo live wow thnx a million

[MikimJesterBR]

Música linda... letra muito bem feita. E o Gordon Pé Ligeiro é um ótimo intérprete...

[WhatItsWorth]

i looked for so long and i finally found it omg

[mheeley00]

i love this song its gr8 XD

[dogbutterfly]

This guy's got it man. Love you Gordon!!!

[emijoti]

I heard the dance remix version and I just loved the lyrics. I would love the hear the album version too...

[scorpy0]

this is my favorite all time song ..but I couldn't be disappointed with this version he sounded so uptight.

does anyone have or know where there is a version of "your love's return"?

[csnyfan1001]

none of todays so called "music" is even in the same league as this sort of stuff,just fantastic.

[weefry]

it is Beautiful, but I would love to hear the Album version.

[franflower2]

Thank you so much for this - can't stop listening to it. What a truly great guy he is.

[zzrats]

Classic song by gord. None of today's phony anger BS.

[999chris]

I reckon the F bomb is like spice for the tongue... well worth saying for Mr Lightf***ingfoot

[Bicho4u]

Music will never be the same. You guys are right! today's BS rapp and crap should be outlawed.

[Bubo73]

Really is there any need to drop the F bomb Dave?

[littlesebastian]

Rofl!

[littlesebastian]

Aw, cute comeback Stevo. ;]

[bloodandiron]

They just don't write em like this anymore, and what a shame. THIS is music. Now all you hear on popular radio is a bunch of idiots rhyming words and stealing music to talk over.

[Dave106665]

Blood,  You totally right. Robbing rap tossers!

[FerretMIke]

This is a song about divorce. It was on the 'Sit Down Young Stranger' album, and that song took over as the album title from Gordon's best anti-war song - when it became a runaway hit. It is one of his best albums, Approaching Lavender, the Pony Man, all those songs make the album a grand slam of a work. Thank your Gordon, we deeply love you, truly we do.

[SplashPix]

Hey, FM, you've just reminded me how great that album is. I've got it on vinyl somwhere...must rip it to my iPod. Lot of people don't get GL, but he's highly regarded by a lot of his peers in the music biz.

[Dave106665]

Fucking Fantastic Song! Have loved it for years...

[namnoiz]

Dave,I feel the same as you about this song.