Gordon Lightfoot

Born in Orillia Ontario, Canada in 1938, this 83-year-old signer songwriter is a Canadian and worldwide icon. He is credited with helping to define the folk-pop sound of the 1960s and 1970s and is often referred to as Canada’s greatest songwriter as well as being known internationally as a folk-rock legend.

Several of Lightfoot’s albums achieved gold and multi-platinum status internationally. His songs have been recorded by artists such as: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Jr., The Kingston Trio, Jerry Lee Lewis, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Jonny Mathis, Herb Alpert, Barbra Streisand, Harry Belafonte, Sarah McLachlan, Eric Clapton, John Mellencamp, Peter, Paul and Mary, Glen Campbell, The Grateful Dead, Nico, Olivia Newton-John, Gene Clark, Dan Fogelberg, Jimmy Buffet, and Jim Croce. The Guess Who recorded a song called “Lightfoot” on their 1968 album, Wheatfield Soul; the lyrics contain many Lightfoot song titles.

Every business has a story. You just need to tell it and promote it. I spoke to a dentist recently and while her son was telling her story, a slogan, not being utilized or promoted anywhere on their website, flushed out clear as day to me. I immediately told him to get that on the website. That’s part of her story!