Gordon Lightfoot

One of the leading singer/songwriters of the 1960s and '70s, Gordon Lightfoot was Canada's most successful contemporary folk artist, establishing himself as an important songwriter in the mid-'60s and becoming a major international recording star in the following decade. His songs were literate while remaining down to earth and he was able to deal with personal matters as well as global issues in a manner that was poetic and accessible. Lightfoot's rich, strong voice was a superb vehicle for his material, and his songs were versatile enough that many artists enjoyed success wi...