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Originally Posted by jaymarsch
I have always been a huge fan and though I haven't seen him live in some years, I say more power to him. If he wants to keep touring and folks want to still pay to hear him, then it is all good. Health issues have stopped other greats like Linda Ronstadt, Neil Diamond and Joni Mitchell from still touring but I bet they would still be out there if they could and they would have no shortage of paying audiences.
Best,
Jayne
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And there are others who don't let health problems stop them (as Gordon has not). They include Ian Tyson, who had throat surgery to enable him to sing again, and then came back from a heart attack and resumed touring. He had additional heart issues and stopped touring for some time, but a peek at his site will show that he is still getting out there when he can. FYI, I saw him for the first time after his throat surgery; I had never seen him live, nor did I see Ian & Sylvia, and I am plenty old enough to have done so. This was when he was 79. His show was great, and when he came back to town (I was living in the Denver area then), I saw him again. Still a wonderful performer (with a fine catalog of songs). I very much admire the performers who stay on; each of us can make our own choice about going or not but when the fans still want to see a performer and the performer loves getting out there, it is win/win. Anyone who want to stay home can do so. PS: I run a Gordon Lightfoot fan site, just so you know my perspective.