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Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Lightfoot
Born: Nov 17, 1938 in Orillia, Ontario, Canada
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Genre: Folk
Styles: Folk-Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soft Rock, Contemporary Folk, Adult Contemporary
Biography: Canadian Gordon Lightfoot first began to gain recognition in the mid-'60s as a songwriter when his compositions "For Lovin' Me" and "Early Morning Rain" became hits for Peter, Paul & Mary, and Marty Robbins topped the country charts with "Ribbon of Darkness." Lightfoot's own style was understated, his ...Read full biography
Summertime Dream
Summertime Dream
Released: 1976
Label: Warner Bros.
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With Summertime Dream, Gordon Lightfoot produced one of his finest albums, and wrapped up a six-year period of popularity that he would not recapture. Propelled by his second biggest hit, "The Wreck of ...Read full review
Sundown
Sundown
Released: 1974
Label: Reprise
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Lightfoot's commercial peak came with this album, which topped the US charts, containing both the #1 title song and the Top 10 hit "Carefree Highway." But songs like "Somewhere U.S.A." and "High and Dry" ...Read full review
More Gordon Lightfoot albums: Main Albums (23), Compilations (26), Singles & EPs (1), DVD/Video (2), Others (1)
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