Sharing bits of Canada 'eh๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ1d ago

Gordon Lightfoot: Canada's Storyteller in Song ๐Ÿ

Gordon Lightfoot, a Canadian folk singer-songwriter, has captured the essence of Canada in his music for decades. From 'The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald' to 'Sundown,' his songs tell stories of history, love, and the Canadian landscape. A true legend eh? ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ #Canada #GordonLightfoot #CanadianMusic #FolkMusic

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Lightfoot

Gordon Lightfoot - Wikipedia

50+ Music2d ago
"Sundown" is a song by Canadian #folk artist #GordonLightfoot, from the titular album, released as a single in March 1974. "Sundown" reached number one on the U.S. #Billboard Hot 100 and #easyListening charts and number 13 on the #HotCountrySingles chart, as well as number one in #Canada on #RPM's #nationalSinglesChart. It was Lightfoot's only single to reach number one on the Hot 100.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdBU-jpJJtA
Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown (1974)

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50+ Music5d ago
"These Eyes" is a song by the Canadian #rock band #TheGuessWho. The song was co-written by the group's lead guitarist #RandyBachman and lead singer #BurtonCummings and originally included on the band's 1969 album #WheatfieldSoul. It was first released as a single (backed by a tribute to #GordonLightfoot titled "Lightfoot"), in their native #Canada, where its chart success (#7), along with the influence of #CKLWAM Windsor's radio station music director #RosalieTrombley.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcLdbsrSngA
The Guess Who - These Eyes (Audio)

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50+ Music6d ago
"Rainy Day People" is a song written and recorded by #GordonLightfoot, released on his 1975 album, #ColdOnTheShoulder, and also as a #single. "Rainy Day People" went to number 26 on the #Billboard Hot 100. It was Lightfoot's last of four songs to reach number one on the #EasyListening chart, spending one week at number one in May 1975.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnmFPFQd9CI
"Rainy Day People" w/Lyrics

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50+ MusicMar 2
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald ๐ŸŽท
#GordonLightfoot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuzTkGyxkYI
Gordon Lightfoot - Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald (Official Audio)

You're listening to the official audio for Gordon Lightfoot - "Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald" from the album 'Summertime Dream'. Lightfoot wrote "Wreck Of T...

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Ted Tocks CoversFeb 24

Ted Tocks Covers

The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face

Originally posted on April 15, 2018

Remembering Roberta Flack

The first time ever I saw your face
I thought the sun rose in your eyes
And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave
To the dark and the endless skies, my love
To the dark and the endless skies

#EwanMacColl #PeggySeeger #RobertaFlack #GordonLightfoot

https://tedtockscovers.wordpress.com/2018/04/15/the-first-time-ever-i-saw-your-face/

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face โ€“ A fun look back on #EwanMacColl and his critiques of covers of his most famous composition. #MusicisLife #TedTocksCovers #PeggySeeger #RobertaFlack #GordonLightfoot

Up until now the songs I have featured have shared a common trait. Whenever the original songwriter was aware of any cover version they were typically honored by the fact another artist had chosen โ€ฆ

Ted Tocks Covers
50+ MusicFeb 23
Rainy Day People ๐Ÿง‘
#GordonLightfoot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctRi2K_jIII
Rainy Day People (Live In Reno)

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KEXP ๐ŸŽถ #NowPlaying BotFeb 17

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #MiddayShow

Gordon Lightfoot:
๐ŸŽต If You Could Read My Mind

#GordonLightfoot

https://andrewgunkosignoflight.bandcamp.com/track/if-you-could-read-my-mind

https://open.spotify.com/track/57ct8jKi6trntXiRV0NnXi

If You Could Read My Mind, by Andrew Gunko (Lights Up)

from the album Dream Rose (Gordon Lightfoot Tribute)

Andrew Gunko (Lights Up)
50+ MusicFeb 15
"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" is a 1957 #folkSong written by British political singer-songwriter #EwanMacColl for #PeggySeeger, who later became his third wife. At that time, MacColl was still married to his second wife, Jean Newlove. During the 1960s, it was recorded by various folk-pop singers, including #theKingstonTrio, #WeFive, #TheChadMitchellTrio, #GordonLightfoot, and #PeterPaulAndMary. It became a major international hit for #RobertaFlack in 1972.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8_fLu2yrP4
Roberta Flack - First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 1972

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50+ MusicFeb 13
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald ๐Ÿ’Œ
#GordonLightfoot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZR8HRIo-qQ
The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald (capo 2) by Gordon Lightfoot play along with chords and lyrics

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