If You Could Read My Mind - Gordon Lightfoot

Gordon Lightfoot's performance of "If You Could Read My Mind"

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Music

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• If
• you
• could
• read
• my
• mind
• gordon
• lightfoot

[olsonc2002]

He actually wrote this song about his divorce. If you look at the lyrics, they make a lot more sense in that context. He's singing about how he couldn't be what she expected of him, and vice versa. Absolutely fantastic song.

[kikassbmxer]

man no matter what i do this song makes me cry and how old is he because this song is not like others because others gets old and his are amazing keep rockin out man

[stephiebug]

My dad looks so much like Gordon that he's been mistaken for him dozens of times over the years. It breaks my heart to see them both looking so old. I love you dad. I love you Gordon. <3

[novakk39]

well i dun care abt divorce I still think hes an attractive man, and if i saw him i probably woul introduce myself he still sounds attractive & i would go with him the song was good thanx Kimberly

[Rusty2238]

One of the greatest song writers ever. Songs of today do not even compare to this man. He is humble and that is how a singer should be. Their fans are what is more important to a good singer. Being humble not arrogant makes a singer last long.

[thisux7x7]

@olsonc2002 He actually wanted to play around and not be married and that;s why he had the inspiration to make up a fantasy romance tune out of a breakup song. But with that said, the best songs come from real experiences and I love this tune too. Gordon was one of my early inspirations to write and play acoustic,,It use to be that there were tons of acoustic artists and nowadays it's just a new generation doing what they do..Sad but the best music has already been done...

[georgeboyter]

How brave. How touching. The truly great Gordon Lightfoot.

[dpickard66]

This year was the first time seeing him Live after listening to him for 40 years. I remember the FIRST time I heard this song as a little girl in Cheyenne, Wyoming in I was in the car with my mom. I loved it! I always wanted her turn the volume up when it came on. Tears just flowed when I heard him sing it live. Everyone was clapping & shouting. I gave him a standing ovation as well as about 2 others in the orchestra section & 1 in the balcony. He is a legend! I WAS GLAD I DID!

[TheHappinessmusic]

What a precious song, what a fantastic being!!!!!

[Sarabska]

for his age he sings amazing! I love this video. Thank you!

[alexrogan1]

Wow!! considering all he's been through he does a very good live job singing!! Singing live isn't easy to begin with but with music like this the voice is right there in front! No hiding behind anything and he certainly doesn't.

It's even more amazing considering recording from the audience isn't exactly the best method for the best sound... all though this was a heck of a lot better than some i've heard.

Keep on going Gordon !!

[tommy6777]

what is it with old this and old that?? Gordon Lightfoot is a talent! an artist,not a stripper! please,stop the age bull shit! I am still young,but i know enough to appreciate the man and his music! ahhhh the music,that never grows old.