Gordon Lightfoot - Knotty Pine Lyrics

would have been so honored to have been there. :S

Probably my favourite ever singer, since I first heard Don Quixote on radio in 70s...

Fantastic video _ I love Gordon Lightfoot and all of his songs !💕💕

I almost met him after a concert in Toronto at Massey Hall. We went backstage and out to the parking lot. He had just left the stage. He got spooked as I had on a black fedora and raincoat, it was raining . He thought I was a disgruntled husband or boyfriend of a girl he met once, out to get him . So he jumped into a limo really fast. My wife ran up and got his autograph though. He was watching me with a scared look on his face. But my wife told him, oh thats just my husband. He smiled signed her program and left. We always laugh when we think of that moment. He is so great. We love his music !

So grateful for this man's wonderful music. Thank you Canada for Rush as well!

Absolutely wonderful ! The songwriter of songwriters.

I've been a fan of this guy since 1970...love his music and voice. How he ever got involved with Cathy Smith though, I'll never understand. Still love the guy though.

I just heard "A Painter Passing Through" Almost as if he is talking about himself.I love Gordon Lightfoot but haven't seen him in recent years.

only Gordon could write a song like this.  a beautiful genius.

Perhaps the greatest songwriter of all time

Indeed YES so good for you ASHISH !

 I grew up listening to GL. I would drive down the roads in the woods of Minnesota,  with the tape on in my old truck. The citizens of Canada have one heck of an icon. I hear that all of Canada adores him. Wonderful song writer.

Yes, the greatest ever!!!  I have loved this talented singer/songwriter forever!!!!   They don't exist like this anymore.......I use to see him in concert.....

...crying turpentine ......
right now....

I love the comments here.  He IS the Greatest Songwriter this Beautiful  Country has ever known.  His melodies, lyrics and phrases in his songs with his baritone voice are hard to beat. Gordon Lightfoot is a Canadian Musical Treasure.

Rob T A treasure to us in The USA, also. ☺️

Thanks

If you don't like people "disrespecting" or "speaking ill" of this man, DO NOT read the comments below, and better yet keep your thoughts to yourself as you never know what some of these people may want to do to you if they read your reply to their comments.

If you don't like people "disrespecting" or "speaking ill" of this man, DO NOT read the comments below, and better yet keep your thoughts to yourself as you never know what some of these people may want to do to you if they read your reply to their comments.

If you don't like people speaking "ill" or negatively of this man, DO NOT read the comments below, and better yet keep your thoughts to yourself as you never know what some of these people may want to do to you if the read your responses.

People who dis G Lightfoot need to try again and understand. This is one of the greatest singer/songwriters ever to enter into and grace this world. His lyrics are poetry, his melodies come from his mind and his heritage. Get your hands on as much of his discography as you can and listen to him often - from his wonderfully supple voice when he was young, through the bold middle years all the way to the present - still majestic. The more you listen to him, the deeper you realize he is.

Although this is a 1986 performance, "Knotty Pine" was not on "East Of Midnight. It can be found on 1983's "Salute." Both are fine, underrated albums. His stuff during that period did not get the recognition it deserved. "Shadows" in 1982 may have been his best album, period. That point, however is arguable. As for me though, "Sundown" and "Summertime Dream" are the only two albums as a whole that could be rated better than "Shadows." Foster only worked on one cut on EOM, "Anything For Love."

This is an astounding song. Intensely lyrical and personal. Delivered with sensitivity and intimacy.

GL is amazing. Still, to this day. Watch the way his fingers move in this vid. I love it. Saw him in concert in the 70's, 80's & just recently. I will always love his voice & the way he plays the guitar. His music has been a constant in my life... and I hope he continues to perform for a long time.

Gosh! I was looking for this song and this album...this is such a wonderful album with many nice songs. I had it many, many years ago....Gordon Lightfoot love the songs

@susang515 EAST OF MIDNIGHT from 1986. The title song is good but the hit that received the most airplay was ANYTHING FOR LOVE. Which is a beautiful song that David Foster and Gord wrote together. Good album (not great) but if you love Gord, you should purchase it.

@VaderMode1 While EAST OF MIDNIGHT is not my favorite Gord Album, you can't help but notice how COOL and SUAVE he looks in his white suit from this album in 1986. He has lost weight, is thin again, and is saying, "Yeah, I am ready and I am back." He worked with DAVID FOSTER on this album and Mr. Foster Gord collaborate very nicely. Two men, both talented, equals success.

@mandospence Yes you are correct. Anyone disrespecting Gord is unkind. This man has been selling out Massey Hall for more than 40 years. No other artist has ever done that at Massey Hall. I feel that if you don't like Gord, that's okay. Just don't listen to him. But please don't respect him. He has written more great songs than most people have had great days in their lives. Thankyou.

salute

Of all of his songs, this is my favorite. A superb example of an extended metaphor. He is so good it's scary.

@mandospence ...you are absolutely right he is the Ultimate best singer songwriter ever to have graced this earth. The only singer I listen to I never tire of hearing his music..and John Denver does not compare to Gordy at all and never will. I am sorry he is the very best! @nylawyer..yes he is GOD...lol

I'm looking for gordon lightfoot "salute"

Let's all understand something... Gord is God. That is all there is to say. There is nobody like him and those who know have been graced by that.

Not God , but one of God's gifted children. Here to make us smile !

@srxsteve Not true...he had Bell's Palsy

@mandospence - God Bless the Last True Troubadour - Deepest humble bow to this Man of The Mountains- Legend & Artist & Poet& Statesman of Canada

@MrOldcountrylover
Totally agree. He's an amazing singer. I think he's actually better overall than Elvis. I think in the folk music world I'd say J. Denver was the best singer of them all though. the Big O ranks among the best in rock/pop for sure.

Gordon just keeps getting better over time!

@NanceH62 i read somewhere that he suffered facial nerve damage due to heavy alcoholism

@NanceH62

@srxsteve - Oh, sorry, "My Love for You" was posted by TheDesertrodent.

@srxsteve - Your comment about the song Lightfoot sang in "Harry Tracey" is from two years ago, but I wanted to let you know that it's now posted by TheDesertrat on YouTube, in case you hadn't found it. As icepick141 mentioned, it's called "My Love for You." So glad you mentioned it as now I've found a new song to hear GL sing so beautifully.

The album this is from was quite good, a "new" GL if you will that I think many people didn't quite get..

Sort of strange video, the white Las Vegas lounge suit and all that rouge, too strange!! And let's face it, compared to all those great GL tunes this one is pretty mediocre. All in all, not good

a really cool song, if your wondering where to find the chords for this song, just go to gordon's website, and click on lyrics/chords.

I'm pining for you , my mahogany evergreen ! Your are the the love in my soul from the woods & stems of all time. I love you , my forest of treasures...No -one shall ever cut our passion down..
333

Hey My Knotty Pine I love you Paula..from your Maple on the right

Rocket

simply professionel ,
Gorden is the best Songwriter of the World ! !

I was listening to this song..................arriving Grand Canyon,Arizona .

The chord structured with matching voice intonations and lyrics are so harmonious and right.

Knotty Pine is my favorite Lightfoot tune, and it was a tough choice because there are so many. He personifies Canada...

Nope, they definitey broke the mold after Gord....just couldn't have two people on the planet that talented....

He was a guest host awhile back on the "Canadian Idol" show. The contestants did a tribute to him singing "Canadian Railroad Trilogy"......A Youtube member posted it. Type "Lightfoot Canadian Idol" into search browser, it should be your first return if you care to view.

Fantastic talent by the contestants and a heartwarming tribute....

I accidentally pressed the poor comment button by mistake. Sorry. GORDS DA MAN FOR SURE! I saw him in Grand Praire, Tx this month. I could hardly wait. It was over before I knew it. I could have sat there all night. I don't care how he looks or how he sounds, he's still got it. He's like a fine wine....better with age. He looks damn good at 70. I can't wait till he comes round again.

Angie

This guy had another song! Shut up and sing Can you read my mind.

Don't speak ill of Gordon Lightfoot. He's one of the greatest singers and one of the greatest songwriters of all time, independently of each other. Please be respectful. He can perform and record until the end of the world.

This song epitomizes everything that's grea about Canadian culture and Lightfoot and his deep poetic sense.

Love The NorthShore Knott Pines : )

Rocket

It is true that Gord's voice is not what it once was. I'd decided to stop going to his concerts a few years ago because of it but what a loss.

Recently he performed at PSU. I didn't go. Friends who did told me of the near-religious experience of everyone in the auditorium. He stayed around and talked to a group of loyal fans without regard for the clock after the concert.

We all know what his voice once sounded like. Once we were ALL young.

He is a diamond. Diamonds are forever.

At the top of his game, to put it mildly--reminding me why I knocked people down in record stores while buying every one of his albums when they first came out.

Oh, and God bless the YouTube people for this whole idea.

Why is this song NOT a classic? I cannot find it anywhere.

Be still, my heart.

Gordon is great!

One of my favorite Lightfoot tunes...captures the essence of Canada.

My Love For You written by Les Pouliot in fact

From a brilliant songwriter comes a brilliant song. This is Lightfoot at his best.

Dam, that was good.

Great live performence with Gord in his prime

Very funny....;=0

Nice song, nice voice. One of the best ever. 'On Ya Gordon!

It's still a great performance from a great artist! He has given much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

did anyone ever listen to the song he sang in the movie Harry Tracey!!! (The hole in the wall gang)!! one of his dearest songs and rare ,hard song to find!!!! lt me know if u do

What a beautiful, nuanced performance. Lightfoot's almost indescribably fine voice can transport his lyrics into places that are felt in the soul. Thank you for ALL your music.

HOT DAMN be easy on the rouge.

Great song, really shows off the voice.

What a treat to have this song on video! Gordon is one of my all time favorite singer songwriters, and we've been fortunate to see him in concert many times. Can I be an honorary Canadian?

I would say that song must have some history in it...

Awesome!

It's a Martin dreadnought of some kind. I know that Martin had a limited edition Model D-18GL made to Gordon's specs that they were producing about seven years ago. They probably don't make it anymore, though. They still make their model D-18 guitar with several variations to it, though.

Man...I just keep watching this one again and again. What guitar is he playing here?

Wow what a great video. Thanks for this. Sure would love to have this concert on DVD.

Dary Farrow, a beautiful song. Also, would like to see "Changes", one of my fav Lightfoot songs. Thanks for posting and allowing "us" to view one of Canada's greatest singer/songwriter. Peace from Texas:)

Gordon hat echtes Talent, warum hatte er solange eine Pause gemacht? Weiß das jemand?

Wow ... I haven't seen this since the TV broadcast. Thanks.

A great job! I normally don't care for this song on the CD, but he did a wonderful performance on the acoustic guitar. He looked like he was in pain throughout the song, though. What is up with that?...

To leave things as they stand is my advice,
She's been good to me,
So I tend to go there when I can...

Incredible insight to relationships.

contact lightfoot249 he has the VHS

This is awesome!

Hi icepick ... may I assume you have the whole show ? If you you do, Darcy Farrow and River Road would be nice ... :o) Best Don Barone