Gordon Lightfoot fans pay tribute to folk singer with new documentary

Gordon Lightfoot kept his humbled composure on Thursday night as a room of devoted fans toasted the Canadian folk legend at the premiere of 'Lightheaded,' an affectionate documentary about the community that's grown from decades of his music.

Held in-person at the restored 1930’s-style Eglinton Grand venue in Toronto, the modest, invite-only event was centred around one thing: the 83-year-old guest of honour who showed up to receive the loving embrace alongside his bandmates.

"Tonight is very special to us," Lightfoot said as he took a moment aside from the festivities.

"There are some really great fans in this group here," he added. "I'm happy to meet them."

And with that he stepped away to mingle with the group, posing for photographs with the filmmakers and their friends, and sticking around to watch the documentary for the first time.