Song for a Winter's Night
Gordon Lightfoot
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The lamp is burnin' low upon my table top The snow is softly falling The air is still in the silence of my room I hear your voice softly calling If I could only have you near To breathe a sigh or two I would be happy just to hold the hands I love On this winter night with you The smoke is rising in the shadows overhead My glass is almost empty I read again between the lines upon each page The words of love you sent me If I could know within my heart That you were lonely too I would be happy just to hold the hands I love On this winter night with you The fire is dying Now my lamp is growing dim The shades of night are lifting The morning light steals across my window pane Where webs of snow are drifting If I could only have you near To breathe a sigh or two I would be happy just to hold the hands I love On this winter night with you And to be once again with you
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Written by: Gordon Lightfoot
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14 facts about this song
Album Classification"Song for a Winter's Night" is part of Gordon Lightfoot's "The Way I Feel" album which was originally released in 1967.
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Song ReleaseThis song was then released as a single in 1975 showing its enduring popularity.
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Songs CoverLightfoot's track has been covered by a number of artists including Sarah McLachlan, who included her rendition on the album "Rarities, B-Sides and Other Stuff Volume 2" in 2008.
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Song GenreClassified in the folk music genre, the song is a testament to Lightfoot's focused, narrative songwriting style.
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Lyrical ThemeAs the title suggests, the lyrics are about spending a winter's night alone, evoking feelings of longing and solitude.
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Seasonal PopularityThe song is particularly popular during the winter months, and is often played as a Christmas song despite not mentioning the holiday.
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Song RankingWhile it didn't chart in the US, "Song for a Winter's Night" did reach the top 100 in Canada, where Lightfoot is from.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features Lightfoot playing the song on his guitar in various wintry landscapes, adding to the song's overall mood.
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Personal ExperienceLightfoot has mentioned that he wrote this song on a hot summer's night while on tour in Cleveland, quite the contrast to the song's title and theme.
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Live PerformancesThroughout his career, the song remained a staple of Lightfoot's live performances, demonstrating its enduring popularity among his fans.
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Musical ArrangementThe song is arranged for voice and acoustic guitar, reflecting Lightfoot's folk music roots.
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Country InfluenceEven though the song's genre is folk, it also has some elements of country music.
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Song OriginHe wrote this song while he was on tour as a tribute to his wife, which showcases his ability to turn personal experiences into relatable songs.
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Critical ReviewsWhile the song wasn't a massive chart success, it did earn Lightfoot positive reviews for its evocative lyrics and melodic elements.
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