Gordon Lightfoot - An Introduction To
Gordon Lightfoot, one of the leading singer songwriters of the 1960s and 70s, was Canada's most successful contemporary folk artist, establishing himself as a major songwriter in the mid-1960s and becoming a major international recording star in the following decade.
Lightfoot's songs are literary but down-to-earth, addressing both personal and global issues in a way that is poetic yet accessible. His rich, strong voice is an excellent vehicle for his material, although his songs are versatile enough that many artists have found success with his tunes.
Gordon Lightfoot, one of the leading singer songwriters of the 1960s and 70s, was Canada's most successful contemporary folk artist, establishing himself as a major songwriter in the mid-1960s and becoming a major international recording star in the following decade.
Lightfoot's songs are literary but down-to-earth, addressing both personal and global issues in a way that is poetic yet accessible. His rich, strong voice is an excellent vehicle for his material, although his songs are versatile enough that many artists have found success with his tunes.
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Gordon Lightfoot, one of the leading singer songwriters of the 1960s and 70s, was Canada's most successful contemporary folk artist, establishing himself as a major songwriter in the mid-1960s and becoming a major international recording star in the following decade.
Lightfoot's songs are literary but down-to-earth, addressing both personal and global issues in a way that is poetic yet accessible. His rich, strong voice is an excellent vehicle for his material, although his songs are versatile enough that many artists have found success with his tunes.
