Gordon Lightfoot Tickets

Regarded as a folk-rock legend, Gordon Lightfoot was destined to be one of the greatest musicians the moment he stepped into the field of music. His deep voice and folk-based twelve-string acoustic guitar are key features of his distinctive sound. The Canadian singer-songwriter incorporates folk, pop, folk-rock and country music in his works and has also been referred to as Canada's greatest songwriter. In his utterly successful career span of over sixty years he has delivered number one hit singles such as If You Could Read My Mind, Meand Bobby McGee, Beautiful, You are What I Am, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Sundown, Dream Street Rose etc. To his fans and all the musicians who have grown up listening to his music he is a living legend. So join Gordon Lightfoot live in concert by purchasing Gordon Lightfoot tickets to listen to his all time greatest hits.

Ray Williams, Gordon's mentor plays an integral part of his success and recognition. He nudged him in the right direction and helped him believe in himself to beat the odds and lead the way. He instructed him to sing his heart out while encouraging him to accept his one-of-a-kind voice. Thus, Gordon Lightfoot was a star right from the beginning. He performed in local operettas and oratorios while creating an impact at Kiwanis music festivals. It was during his time in high school when he developed an affinity for folk music. He also studied jazz compositions and orchestration. Pete Seeger, Bob Gibson, Ian and Sylvia Tyson, and The Weavers were among his folk influences. However, 1960s opened doors for Gordon's instant superstardom. He performed with the Swinging Eight and Gino Silvi Singers and became the headliner in Toronto coffee houses in the blink of an eye.

In the year 1962, he released two singles which gave an extra boost to his status while establishing him as star in Toronto. (Remember Me) I'm the One hit the third place on CHUM radio and was among the top 20 hits on Montreal's CKGM (a popular Canadian Top 40 radio Station). Negotiations/It's Too Late was the second single which reached the twenty-seventh spot on CHUM. These hit singles laid an unbreakable foundation as from then on it was only an uphill ride. Moreover, he recorded a live album with Terry Whelan called Two-Tones at the Village Corner. 1963 he hosted a TV show titled Country and Western Show which added to his already soaring career. The next year he appeared at The Mariposa Folk Festival in which again he emerged as a successful performer. Thus, it was during that time that he made his presence known as songwriter and helped many recording artists make a name. Marty Robbins, Leroy Van Dyke, Judy Collins, Richie Havens, Spyder Turner, The Kingston Trio are all among those who owe their recognition to Gordon Lightfoot in producing the unforgettable such as Ribbon of Darkness, I'm Not Saying, Early Morning Rain, For Loving Me and I Can't Take Make It.

Gordon Lightfoot has also been the man behind some of the world's highly acclaimed recording artists; Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Toby Keith, George Hamilton IV, Anne Murray being only a handful among many.

When it comes to listing Gordon's list of albums or defining his illustrious career one feels at a loss for words as the list is endless and his accomplishments are beyond one's imagination. The living legend has sold more than seven million records all across the world and has nineteen studio albums and fourteen compilation albums to date. Ha has also been credited for producing forty-six singles which even some of the most established musicians only hope to achieve. Among his albums, Summertime Dream was certified Gold by both Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) and Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); East of Midnight was certified Gold by CRIA, Endless Wire and Sit Down Young Stranger were certified Gold by RIAA whereas Sundown received the Platinum status by RIAA. Furthermore Harmony ended up at number thirty-five on U.S. Top Independent Albums.

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