Music legend Gordan Lightfoot, who died Monday evening at 84 years old, leaves behind a rich legacy of work that helped shaped the folk music genre and shared stories of Canadian experiences on the world stage. Here are 10 popular renditions.
1. Elvis Presley — “Early Mornin’ Rain”Among the numerous covers of Lightfoot’s despondent “Early Morning Rain” — including those by Neil Young and Bob Dylan — is that of the King of Rock & Roll.2. Barbra Streisand — “If You Could Read My Mind”
“If You Could Read My Mind” is another classic covered by several artists, including Johnny Cash. Streisand made her own recording for her 1971 album “Stoney End.”Dance group Stars on 54 recorded one song with a twist, turning the ballad “If You Could Read My Mind” into a disco-pop banger for the 1998 movie “54.”Janis Joplin brought her forceful, bluesy voice to Lightfoot’s work with “Me and Bobby McGee” for her 1971 album “Pearl.”Bob Dylan covers SHADOWS by Gordon Lightfoot - Edmonton, Alberta.
As a longtime fan and friend of Lightfoot, Bob Dylan recorded his own version of “Early Mornin’ Rain” and on some occassions, performed other songs by the Canadian legend at concerts, such as “I’m Not Supposed to Care.” In the recording of the live audio for “Shadows,” Dylan is heard saying he sang the song as a request.Written by Gordon Lightfoot. Released March 1965, it was his eleventh #1 on the country charts.
Country music star Marty Robbins’ 1965 recording of “Ribbon of Darkness” reached topped the U.S. country charts.American folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary took Lightfoot’s song, “For Lovin’ Me,” into the U.S. Top 30.
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