Gordon Returns to Massey!
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008
I made a decision the day Johnny Cash died. I decided that I would never again allow a music or theatre legend to pass through Toronto without taking in his or her performance at least once. You always think you’ll get around to seeing your idols at some point and then are shocked when they pass away - often suddenly and too soon - and the opportunity is forever lost. Since that day in 2003, I have seen James Brown, Loretta Lynn, B.B. King, and William Hutt in Waiting for Godot, to name a few. I also saw Gordon Lightfoot at Massey Hall.
It was his first performance at the venue since his illness in 2002. If You Could Read My Mind brought a tear to my eye. He is such a powerful songwriter, a strength that emanates from the subtleties in his melodies and the stories he tells. I also attended his show at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa in 2006. This time, it was Early Morning Rain that really spoke to me.
If you’re also a Lightfoot fan - good news! He is returning to Massey Hall for four shows, May 7-10, 2008. Tickets go on sale this Friday (Jan. 25th). You can find out more about the concert at www.masseyhall.com.
What legendary performers have you seen? Leave your thoughts in the comments section below. Today’s Jack Nation bonus code is LIGHTFOOT. It’s valid until midnight tomorrow (January 24th).