Gordon Lightfoot - Complete Greatest Hits
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Though he rose from the ranks of journeyman '60s folksinger to become apotent and consistent '70s hit maker, Canadian singer-songwriter GordonLightfoot's stock in trade was as much hard-eyed, dispassionate observation asromance or poetic whimsy. Perhaps that's why his songs have been covered byeveryone from Elvis (thisset's "Early Morning Rain") toDylan. If there's such athing as an alpha-male folkie, Lightfoot certainly fits the bill. Spanning thetongue-in-cheek chauvinism of 1965's "For Lovin' Me" and the cheatin' ways of"Sundown" to more introspective fare like "If You Could Read My Mind" and"Beautiful," this 20-track collection presents a concise primer on Lightfoot'scareer and craft. After his career peaked with one of the most unlikely top fivehits ever, the gloom-laden 1976 narrative "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,"Lightfoot's production tailed off sharply, though this anthology's "Stay Loose"('86) and "Restless" ('93) are testament to his enduring skills as a songwriterand performer. --Jerry McCulley
Album Description:
20 classic hits released by United Artists, Reprise andWarner Bros. From 1965 to 1987. features the hits'Sundown', 'If You Could read My Mind', 'The Wreck Of TheEdmund Fitzgerald', 'Carefree Highway' and many more!
Though he rose from the ranks of journeyman '60s folksinger to become apotent and consistent '70s hit maker, Canadian singer-songwriter GordonLightfoot's stock in trade was as much hard-eyed, dispassionate observation asromance or poetic whimsy. Perhaps that's why his songs have been covered byeveryone from Elvis (thisset's "Early Morning Rain") toDylan. If there's such athing as an alpha-male folkie, Lightfoot certainly fits the bill. Spanning thetongue-in-cheek chauvinism of 1965's "For Lovin' Me" and the cheatin' ways of"Sundown" to more introspective fare like "If You Could Read My Mind" and"Beautiful," this 20-track collection presents a concise primer on Lightfoot'scareer and craft. After his career peaked with one of the most unlikely top fivehits ever, the gloom-laden 1976 narrative "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,"Lightfoot's production tailed off sharply, though this anthology's "Stay Loose"('86) and "Restless" ('93) are testament to his enduring skills as a songwriterand performer. --Jerry McCulley
Album Description:
20 classic hits released by United Artists, Reprise andWarner Bros. From 1965 to 1987. features the hits'Sundown', 'If You Could read My Mind', 'The Wreck Of TheEdmund Fitzgerald', 'Carefree Highway' and many more!
Disc 1:
- Early Morning Rain
- For Lovin' Me
- Go-Go Round
- Canadian Railroad Trilogy
- Pussywillows, Cat-Tails
- Bitter Green
- If You Could Read My Mind
- Summer Side of Life
- Cotton Jenny
- Beautiful
- Sundown
- Carefree Highway
- Rainy Day People
- The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
- Race Among the Ruins
- Daylight Katy
- The Circle is Small
- Baby Step Back
- Stay Loose
- Restless
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- Fun Purchase
A great item at a great price. The seller dlivered just as promised. I would not hestitate to buy from the dealer again.
Rating: - Gordon Lightfoot. Complete Greatest Hits
I had been searching for this CD for ages. All of his old hits are on this CD.
Rating: - Great soulful music created by a master musician
Born in Canada in 1938, Gordon Lightfoot's rich baritone voice accompanied by his excellent acoustical guitar work has made him a favorite for more than 40 years. In 2002, this Complete Greatest Hits album came out to rave reviews. It contains many of his most-well knows songs, including If You Could Read My Mind Love, Rainy Day People, and his smash-hit The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Overall, I think that this album has a great sound. Each of the songs sounds clear and excellent ... Read More
Rating: - Great
I am from northern Michigan so I remember when that ship went down.But I also like his singing.He is great.
Rating: - Great music, and a lot of tracks on one CD
This is a rare combination of quality and quantity.There are a lot of good songs, mostly because GL wrote and performed so well.Obviousy it is still a small fraction of the songs that he wrote in total, but I like the ones they included.Just from listening, the recordings all seem to be in a studio, so the quality is good.
- Fun PurchaseA great item at a great price. The seller dlivered just as promised. I would not hestitate to buy from the dealer again.
- Gordon Lightfoot. Complete Greatest HitsI had been searching for this CD for ages. All of his old hits are on this CD.
- Great soulful music created by a master musicianBorn in Canada in 1938, Gordon Lightfoot's rich baritone voice accompanied by his excellent acoustical guitar work has made him a favorite for more than 40 years. In 2002, this Complete Greatest Hits album came out to rave reviews. It contains many of his most-well knows songs, including If You Could Read My Mind Love, Rainy Day People, and his smash-hit The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Overall, I think that this album has a great sound. Each of the songs sounds clear and excellent ... Read More
- GreatI am from northern Michigan so I remember when that ship went down.But I also like his singing.He is great.
- Great music, and a lot of tracks on one CDThis is a rare combination of quality and quantity.There are a lot of good songs, mostly because GL wrote and performed so well.Obviousy it is still a small fraction of the songs that he wrote in total, but I like the ones they included.Just from listening, the recordings all seem to be in a studio, so the quality is good.
