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On Yonge Street
On Yonge Street
Quiz by Sharon Michiko Yoneda
"On the streets of my hometown, on Yonge Street. Longest street in the world they say"
"Everywhere you go in a city by the lake'
"Back there in the flow you may give a hand a shake. Everyone you pass seems to wanna say hello."
"It's a mean street if you choose. It's a lean street when you lose."
"See the people walkin' up and down. See the people movin' all around. Those are the streets of my hometown, on Yonge Street."
"Everywhere you walk people almost say hello. Even late at night when the streets are all aglow."
artist: Gordon Lightfoot
songwriter: Gordon Lightfoot
date released: 1998 by Gordon Lightfoot for the album "A Painter Passing Through"
Toronto is Canada's largest city in populace and commercial importance. Gordon Lightfoot’s On Yonge Street is a nostalgic and reflective song that captures the energy and memories of Toronto’s iconic thoroughfare. With a steady, rhythmic folk-rock melody, the song paints vivid images of bustling city life—neon lights, crowded sidewalks, and the hum of passing cars. Lightfoot’s warm, weathered voice infuses the lyrics with a sense of longing, celebrating youthful adventures and urban romance. The mood is both wistful and celebratory, evoking the passage of time and the enduring spirit of the city. It’s a heartfelt tribute to a place rich in history, music, and personal connections.
According to statistics, Yonge Street is still the longest street in the world. Landmarks like the Hudson Bay Company, Eaton's Centre, the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre, and Yonge and Dundas Square are all on Yonge Street. Big parades and cultural events roll down Yonge Street too.
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