Later in the decade, Connie Smith also covered the song, earning a spot in the Hot Country Songs top 20.
1 hit in 1965 with the song on the Hot Country Songs chart. While the memorable track was released as a single by the singer - who wrote the song - the original hit recording of the song belonged to Marty Robbins, who earned a No. This perfect fusion of country, folk and pop appeared on Lightfoot’s 1966 United Artists debut album Lightfoot!. It wasn’t a major hit in the United States, but it’s definitely one worth seeking out in the Gordon Lightfoot song catalog. There’s a heartfelt honesty that the listener feels when Lightfoot is pleading with his lover to explain the significance of the words that she uttered while sleeping. Lightfoot brought a definite warmth to the lyrics of the song, all about the positive effect the right one can have on someone’s life - opening up a world of new possibilities.Ī 1971 single for the singer, this one definitely ranks as one of his more underrated gems. The guitar work added a layer of breeziness to the track, and his vocal - as always - was spot-on. release found Lightfoot in fine musical form. In honor of six decades of music, here are 10 of Gordon Lightfoot’s finest moments. He also has quite the way with a story song, taking one of the great American tragedies of the 1970s and crafting an unforgettable lyric about it. Songs such as “Sundown” and “If You Could Read My Mind” revealed a man who knew his relationships could be imperfect at times. It’s fair to say that the singer bleeds lyrically through his material. and Canada earlier this month.Īt the heart of Lightfoot’s career is his songwriting. He had been suffering health issues in recent days, forcing him to cancel planned tour dates in the U.S. “Gordon Lightfoot passed away this evening in a Toronto hospital at 7:30 p.m.,” a statement on Lightfoot’s Facebook page announced. The Ontario-born singer/songwriter died at age 84 on Monday (May 1), his family announced via social media. The native Canadian has enjoyed success in the worlds of pop, adult contemporary, folk and country - with fans of all ages enchanted by the singer’s unforgettable vocal approach. There are few careers in popular music more versatile than that of Gordon Lightfoot.
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