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Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, who died at 84, was known for his rueful baritone and songs that dwelled on solitude and unhappy relationships. He was embraced by a diverse group of musicians and helped transform Canada's music industry into a worldwide force. Here are 10 of his most beloved and impactful songs, including "If You Could Read My Mind" and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald."
Rolling Stone pays tribute to Canadian folk icon Gordon Lightfoot, who passed away at the age of 84, by listing ten of his essential songs. Lightfoot's reputation as a songwriter's songwriter is evident in the list of people who covered his songs, including Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley. The list includes classics like "If You Could Read My Mind," "Early Morning Rain," and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald."
Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, known for hits such as "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" and "Sundown," has died at the age of 84 due to natural causes. Lightfoot had canceled his 2023 concert schedule last month due to health issues. He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1986 and received 13 JUNO awards. Lightfoot's songs have been covered by legendary artists such as Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, and Eric Clapton. His life and legacy were examined in a 2020 documentary, "Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind."
Gordon Lightfoot, the Canadian singer-songwriter known for hits like "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" and "If You Could Read My Mind," has died at the age of 84. His rich baritone and gift for melodies made him one of the most popular artists of the 1970s. For Canadians, Mr. Lightfoot was a national hero, a homegrown star who stayed home even after achieving spectacular success in the United States and catered to his fervent fans with constant cross-country tours.
Canadian folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, known for hits such as "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" and "If You Could Read My Mind," has died at the age of 84. Lightfoot, who emerged from Toronto's Yorkville folk club scene in the 1960s, recorded 20 studio albums and penned hundreds of songs, many of which explored issues surrounding Canadian national identity. He was considered a poetic storyteller and his influence on Canadian music was widely recognised.
Tim Bachman, founding guitarist of Canadian classic rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive, has died at the age of 71 after suffering from brain cancer. Bachman played on the band's first two albums and co-wrote some of their most popular songs, including "Blue Collar" and "Let It Ride." He left the band in 1974 and rejoined in 1984, also leading touring versions of BTO in the late '80s. Bachman was charged twice with sexually assaulting children in recent years, but was found not guilty in one case and had charges stayed in another.
Tim Bachman, co-founding guitarist and vocalist with Bachman-Turner Overdrive, has died at the age of 71. He was part of the Canadian group from 1973 until 1974, appearing on their first two albums before leaving or being fired, according to different sources. He returned in 1984, and bowed out again four years later, launching a career as a realtor in the ‘90s. His brother, drummer Robbie, died in January aged 69.