{"title":"Gordon Lightfoot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGordon Lightfoot was a Canadian singer-songwriter, known for his heartfelt and poetic songs. Born on November 17, 1938, in Orillia, Ontario, he captivated audiences with his rich voice and storytelling abilities. Lightfoot's music touched the hearts of many and earned him a well-deserved place in the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 2012. Sadly, he passed away on May 1, 2023, in Toronto. His legacy lives on through his timeless melodies and profound lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1962-featuring-the-two-tones","title":"1962 Featuring The Two Tones","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanada's most successful contemporary folk artist, Gordon Lightfoot, is frequently referred to as that nation's greatest songwriter.However, once he'd finally \"made it\" in the late 1960s, he immediately set about trying to distance himself from much of his early recording career. Indeed, when a compilation LP titled \u003ci\u003eEarly Lightfoot\u003c\/i\u003e - comprising his first solo recordings, from a pair of Spring 1962 Nashville sessions - appeared in 1971, he is rumoured to have bought up all known copies and destroyed them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story may of course be apocryphal, but those rare-as-hens-teeth recordings are included herein in their entirety, augmented by a 45rpm and live album which Lightfoot had recorded a couple of months earlier, with singer\/guitarist Terry Whelan, in a short-lived folk duo called The Two Tones. This material is all exceptionally rare and has never previously been thus compiled; the majority of these sides are impossible to find elsewhere on CD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracks: Gord Lightfoot - (Remember Me) I'm The One \/ Gord Lightfoot - DaisyDoo \/ Gord Lightfoot - Negotiations \/ Gord Lightfoot - It's Too Late, He Wins \/ Gord Lightfoot - Adios, Adios (I'll Meet You In Michoacan) \/ Gord Lightfoot - Is My Baby Blue Tonight \/ Gordie Lightfoot - Day Before Yesterday \/ Gordie Lightfoot - Take Care Of Yourself \/ Gordon Lightfoot – Sleep Little Jane \/ Gordon Lightfoot - This Is My Song \/ Gordon Lightfoot - Long Haired Woman \/ The Two Tones - Lessons In Love \/ The Two Tones - Sweet Polly \/ The Two Tones - Station Breaks \/ Safety Checks \/ The Two Tones - We Come Here To Sing \/ The Two Tones - Fast Freight \/ The Two Tones - The Fox \/ The Two Tones - Dark As A Dungeon \/ The Two Tones - Sinnerman \/ The Two Tones - This Is My Song \/ The Two Tones - Kilgarry Mountain \/ The Two Tones - Calypso Baby \/ The Two Tones - Summer Love \/ The Two Tones - Children Go Where I Send Thee \/ The Two Tones - Copper Kettle \/ The Two Tones - Lord I'm So Weary\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasmine","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50406753501515,"sku":"2003501","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/604988115628_7972e26f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726590436"},{"product_id":"at-royal-albert-hall","title":"At Royal Albert Hall","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter 50 years of hit making and with international album sales well into the multi-millions, \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Lightfoot\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. Inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2012, his songs have been recorded by \u003cstrong\u003eBob Dylan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eElvis Presley\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEric Clapton\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBarbara Streisand\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis own recordings of \"\u003cem\u003eEarly Morning Rain\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eIf You Could Read My Mind\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eCarefree Highway\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eThe Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald\u003c\/em\u003e,\" and \"\u003cem\u003eSundown\u003c\/em\u003e\" are still among the most performed songs on radio in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA lifetime spent performing live with his band, \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Lightfoot\u003c\/strong\u003e singled out London's Royal Albert Hall as one of his favorite venues to play, and recorded his seventh appearance there in concert on May 24, 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the final weeks prior to his passing on May 1, 2023, \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Lightfoot\u003c\/strong\u003e insisted that this live album be released as soon as possible, approving the artwork and making it clear that no changes were to be made to the recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe double album set is an unembellished live mix of that night's performance, without edits, overdubs, remixing or re-sequencing. It captures every song performed in the order they were played, right down to the encore, by \u003cstrong\u003eGordon\u003c\/strong\u003e and his band - \u003cstrong\u003eRick Haynes\u003c\/strong\u003e on bass, \u003cstrong\u003eBarry Keane\u003c\/strong\u003e on drums, \u003cstrong\u003eMike Heffernan\u003c\/strong\u003e on keys, and \u003cstrong\u003eCarter Lancaster\u003c\/strong\u003e on guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt features \u003cstrong\u003eLightfoot's\u003c\/strong\u003e best-known hits, and songs never previously appearing on a live album, including \"\u003cem\u003eThe Watchman's Gone\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eSea of Tranquility\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eNow And Then\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eAll The Lovely Ladies\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eDrifters\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eBeautiful\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eDid She Mention My Name\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eSweet Guinevere\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eNever Too Close\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eDon Quixote\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eMinstrel of the Dawn\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eI'd Rather Press On\u003c\/em\u003e,\" and \"\u003cem\u003eWaiting For You\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Linus Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50482919407947,"sku":"2025603","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50482919932235,"sku":"2028370","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/image001_570a51e1_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727558071"},{"product_id":"if-you-could-read-my-mind-start-your-ear-off-right-26-ha","title":"If You Could Read My Mind (Start Your Ear Off Right '26)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePressed on 180 gram premium-quality vinyl at Fidelity Record Pressing as part of the Rhino Reserve audiophile vinyl series. Though he eventually came to be regarded as an MOR pop artist, Canadian singer\/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot emerged from the 1960s folk world, and had as much in common with Ian \u0026amp; Sylvia, Eric Andersen, and Bob Dylan as he did with any '70s AM wonder. Though the title track of IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND was indeed his first massive pop hit, the album proves that Lightfoot was a serious, substantive song craftsman. \"Minstrel of the Dawn\" is a \"Mr. Tambourine Man\"-like affair that closes on a surprisingly sarcastic note. \"Sit Down Young Stranger\" and \"Cobwebs \u0026amp; Dust\" are the folkiest cuts, and each bears an incisive, poetic lyricism. The bluesy \"Baby It's Alright\" and a cover of Kris Kristofferson's \"Me and Bobby McGee\" showcase Lightfoot's rootsier tendencies, while \"Saturday Clothes\" stands out by virtue of it's Bacharach-like melody and dinner-jacket chord progression. While he wasn't as edgy as fellow Canuck Leonard Cohen, Lightfoot was clearly a formidable song-poet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhino","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":55953556767051,"sku":"R4115-1881","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot2025-11-21at20.00.38.png?v=1763755258"},{"product_id":"sundown-acoustic-sounds-40-series","title":"Sundown (Acoustic Sounds 40 Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cem\u003eSundown\u003c\/em\u003e hit the airwaves in 1974, Gordon Lightfoot didn't just top the charts — he captured a moment in time. With its mix of folk storytelling, country warmth, and pop polish, \u003cem\u003eSundown\u003c\/em\u003e became one of the defining albums of the decade. The title track alone — haunting, hypnotic, and unforgettable — remains one of the greatest songs ever written about love and jealousy. But it's the full album that keeps drawing listeners back: \"High and Dry,\" \"Carefree Highway,\" \"Seven Island Suite\" — each a masterclass in songwriting craft and emotional subtlety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, \u003cem\u003eSundown\u003c\/em\u003e sounds better than ever. Cut at 45 RPM by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab, this new edition brings every shimmer of 12-string guitar and nuance of Lightfoot's unmistakable baritone into sharper, more lifelike focus. The pressing — handled by Quality Record Pressings, the gold standard for vinyl perfection — offers the quietest surfaces and flattest profiles possible, ensuring every note plays with breathtaking presence and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Lightfoot, for lovers of the singer-songwriter era, and for anyone who wants to hear a timeless album in the form it deserves, this \u003cem\u003eSundown\u003c\/em\u003e reissue is the definitive way to experience a classic reborn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acoustic Sounds","offers":[{"title":"2LP - Black","offer_id":56339277447499,"sku":"R5313-4682","price":94.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2000x2000bb_1d4fccb8-2b33-4381-bf42-fd6d1cdf718e.jpg?v=1768908093"},{"product_id":"summertime-dream","title":"Summertime Dream","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSummertime Dream\u003c\/em\u003e is one of Gordon Lightfoot’s most beloved albums, capturing the easy warmth and reflective beauty of a perfect summer evening. Released in 1976, this record blends Lightfoot’s signature folk storytelling with gentle pop and soft rock influences, creating songs that feel both intimate and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnchored by the iconic hit “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” the album explores themes of love, longing, nature, and memory with poetic grace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhino","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":57517231571275,"sku":"R9108-3173","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2000x2000bb_a5f3d774-2adf-423a-b4b4-3a5d81ad8783.jpg?v=1780667479"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_354bd311_thumbnail_4096_f3d0db2a-e921-436b-a659-dbf424a542c7.jpg?v=1726590417","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/gordon-lightfoot.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}