Press release in several Canadian news sources:

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Gordon Lightfoot returns to the small screen with new music video

TORONTO (CP) - Folk legend Gordon Lightfoot is back on TV in a music video after 23 years.

The singer's video for his new single Inspiration Lady is in rotation on MuchMoreMusic and Country Music Television Canada. It's the first for the 65-year-old songwriter since 1981's In My Fashion, Blackberry Wine, Shadows and Baby Step Back.

Shot on a cold day in early February, the three-minute clip shows a thinner Lightfoot strumming his guitar in what appears to be an old storage warehouse. Images of an older woman, who gets progressively younger throughout the video, cuts in and out as Lightfoot sings the track about adoration and love.

It was directed by Stephen Scott, a longtime video director whose body of work includes spots for the Barenaked Ladies, Shaggy and Creed, as well as commercial clients Ford, Timex, and Wal-Mart.

Inspiration Lady is the first release from Lightfoot's upcoming album Harmony, out May 11. The record is the Orillia, Ont.-born entertainer's first studio album in six years and was finished while the singer was recovering in hospital from a stomach ailment.

Press release in several Canadian news sources:

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Gordon Lightfoot returns to the small screen with new music video

TORONTO (CP) - Folk legend Gordon Lightfoot is back on TV in a music video after 23 years.

The singer's video for his new single Inspiration Lady is in rotation on MuchMoreMusic and Country Music Television Canada. It's the first for the 65-year-old songwriter since 1981's In My Fashion, Blackberry Wine, Shadows and Baby Step Back.

Shot on a cold day in early February, the three-minute clip shows a thinner Lightfoot strumming his guitar in what appears to be an old storage warehouse. Images of an older woman, who gets progressively younger throughout the video, cuts in and out as Lightfoot sings the track about adoration and love.

It was directed by Stephen Scott, a longtime video director whose body of work includes spots for the Barenaked Ladies, Shaggy and Creed, as well as commercial clients Ford, Timex, and Wal-Mart.

Inspiration Lady is the first release from Lightfoot's upcoming album Harmony, out May 11. The record is the Orillia, Ont.-born entertainer's first studio album in six years and was finished while the singer was recovering in hospital from a stomach ailment.

and a lovely colour pic from the video is in The Toronto Star!

and a lovely colour pic from the video is in The Toronto Star!

Any chance of getting it scanned so we can all see it Char? Sometimes I still wish I lived in TO!!!

Kenyon

Any chance of getting it scanned so we can all see it Char? Sometimes I still wish I lived in TO!!!

Kenyon

Kenyon my son - you know I would gladly do anything for you!

give me a minute!

Char
mom#2

Kenyon my son - you know I would gladly do anything for you!

give me a minute!

Char
mom#2

Kenyon - I have e-mailed the pic to you. If Watchman could post it here that would be great! I will e-mail it to him...
Char
p.s., Kenyon - I wish you were still in Toronto too--my couch is available anytime! just bring your gee-tar again....


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Kenyon - I have e-mailed the pic to you. If Watchman could post it here that would be great! I will e-mail it to him...
Char
p.s., Kenyon - I wish you were still in Toronto too--my couch is available anytime! just bring your gee-tar again....


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Okay Char, where is the picture, I have been searching the online Toronto Star and can't find a thing. Any Clues?

Okay Char, where is the picture, I have been searching the online Toronto Star and can't find a thing. Any Clues?

I've sent it to Watchman hoping he will post it here. I have no clue how to go about such a thing!
lol
or e-mail me at:
lightfootfan@rogers.com

I've sent it to Watchman hoping he will post it here. I have no clue how to go about such a thing!
lol
or e-mail me at:
lightfootfan@rogers.com

Nice job ! Watchman & Char1

Great example of teamwork, thanks.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

couldn't you just look at that pic all day????
Char
thanks Al!

couldn't you just look at that pic all day????
Char
thanks Al!

I wondered if the table GL is using in the video is one that he uses in his composing that is referenced in a few articles--the one with the coffee ring stains.

Anyone know what the piece of electronic equipment in front of him is? A tape recorder? And what is the big star sign hanging in the background. Is it an old advertising sign?

Anyone know what the piece of electronic equipment in front of him is? A tape recorder? And what is the big star sign hanging in the background. Is it an old advertising sign?

And could someone please FEED THAT MAN!!!! Gods, that picture makes me want to send him a big box of cookies or something.



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And could someone please FEED THAT MAN!!!! Gods, that picture makes me want to send him a big box of cookies or something.



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VHB I'll deliver those cookies for you. Thanks Char and Watchman.

VHB I'll deliver those cookies for you. Thanks Char and Watchman.

The sign in back of him is a very,very old Mobil Gas station sign. My guess about what's in front of him is a transistor radio or tiny TV.

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Borderstone,gonna post some lines tonight!:D

quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
No problem guys and gals. I figured that was a tuner or something in front of him. As far as eating, maybe he should go on the non-Adkins diet. He is pretty thin but was well before all the surgeries. VBH, I'll take some cookies too if your so inclined. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

I've said it before(in small topic) and I'll say it again. GL has a serious weight problem like me. He needs to gain a good 10-15 lbs. in order to be perfectly healthy.(But in his condition, it's probably better to be underweight than over).

quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
No problem guys and gals. I figured that was a tuner or something in front of him. As far as eating, maybe he should go on the non-Adkins diet. He is pretty thin but was well before all the surgeries. VBH, I'll take some cookies too if your so inclined. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

I've said it before(in small topic) and I'll say it again. GL has a serious weight problem like me. He needs to gain a good 10-15 lbs. in order to be perfectly healthy.(But in his condition, it's probably better to be underweight than over).

i have 10 pounds i can donate....
lol
Char

i have 10 pounds i can donate....
lol
Char

Maybe it's a metronome on the table or an electronic guitar tuner.

quote:Originally posted by Char1:
i have 10 pounds i can donate....
lol
Char

Heck, let's be generous - I've got 20 I wouldn't miss http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

Mind you, we don't want him to look like the Michelin tire guy either but 10-20 lbs nicely spread around would do wonders.

quote:Originally posted by Char1:
i have 10 pounds i can donate....
lol
Char

Heck, let's be generous - I've got 20 I wouldn't miss http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

Mind you, we don't want him to look like the Michelin tire guy either but 10-20 lbs nicely spread around would do wonders.

OHHHHHHH!!! CAN WE DO THAT???? Cause I've got a few I'd love to give to a worthy cause. Do I get to pick where those pounds come from?


quote:Originally posted by Char1:
i have 10 pounds i can donate....
lol
Char

OHHHHHHH!!! CAN WE DO THAT???? Cause I've got a few I'd love to give to a worthy cause. Do I get to pick where those pounds come from?


quote:Originally posted by Char1:
i have 10 pounds i can donate....
lol
Char

What ever it is, it's got what might be a headphone input as well as a place to plug in a power adapter. Why have it in the picture? When a director does a video they're pretty detailed about what they want in the picture. If something is in the picture, it's meant to be there.

quote:Originally posted by Minstrel Man:
Maybe it's a metronome on the table or an electronic guitar tuner.

What ever it is, it's got what might be a headphone input as well as a place to plug in a power adapter. Why have it in the picture? When a director does a video they're pretty detailed about what they want in the picture. If something is in the picture, it's meant to be there.

quote:Originally posted by Minstrel Man:
Maybe it's a metronome on the table or an electronic guitar tuner.

Ahhhhh, for you I have a lovely receipe I'm SURE you'd love.

quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
VBH, I'll take some cookies too if your so inclined. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Ahhhhh, for you I have a lovely receipe I'm SURE you'd love.

quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
VBH, I'll take some cookies too if your so inclined. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif