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Singer-composer Gordon Lightfoot. He deserved top awards, reader says
Singer-composer Gordon Lightfoot. He deserved top awards, reader says

Singer-composer Gordon Lightfoot. He deserved top awards, reader says

Date3/20/1978
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Canadian composer of the Year, Gordon Lightfoot, above, at Juno Awards: Reader, below, calls it an event in the history of awards shows.
Canadian composer of the Year, Gordon Lightfoot, above, at Juno Awards: Reader, below, calls it an event in the history of awards shows.
3/2/1977
Singer Gordon Lightfoot: A Happy Canadian. A great week, including an appearance at Juno Awards Monday
Singer Gordon Lightfoot: A Happy Canadian. A great week, including an appearance at Juno Awards Monday
3/15/1973
A Beardless Gordon Lightfoot and guitarist Liona Boyd last night presented award to Burton Cummings as best new male vocalist at the Juno Awards ceremonies, televised live from the Royal York Hote
A Beardless Gordon Lightfoot and guitarist Liona Boyd last night presented award to Burton Cummings as best new male vocalist at the Juno Awards ceremonies, televised live from the Royal York Hote
3/16/1977
John Graham checks out Cobra March 811 that is being sponsored by Canadian singer-composer Gordon Lightfoot in Sunda's Can-Am race
John Graham checks out Cobra March 811 that is being sponsored by Canadian singer-composer Gordon Lightfoot in Sunda's Can-Am race
9/10/1982
Big names in the Canadian recording industry: Skip Prokop and folksinger Gordon Lightfoot at at the RPM magazine Juno Awards ceremonies at the Inn on the Park Hotel last night
Big names in the Canadian recording industry: Skip Prokop and folksinger Gordon Lightfoot at at the RPM magazine Juno Awards ceremonies at the Inn on the Park Hotel last night
3/12/1973
He looks terrific: Gordon Lightfoot's back at Massey Hall for his annual six concerts and reviewer Rob Salem says last night's opening show was a revelation as far as Lightfoot's health is concerned
He looks terrific: Gordon Lightfoot's back at Massey Hall for his annual six concerts and reviewer Rob Salem says last night's opening show was a revelation as far as Lightfoot's health is concerned
3/13/1984
Crowd was delighted with singer Gord Lightfoot at Massey Hall last night, but writer Margaret Daly says his delivery was flat and uninspired and he generally failed to offer any vocal interpretation or emotion to even his most beautiful lyrics
Crowd was delighted with singer Gord Lightfoot at Massey Hall last night, but writer Margaret Daly says his delivery was flat and uninspired and he generally failed to offer any vocal interpretation or emotion to even his most beautiful lyrics
3/22/1976
The classic lightfoot: Singer Gordon Lightfoot returned last night to Massey Hall for the first of four concerts and gave a stunning if slightly flawed performance
The classic lightfoot: Singer Gordon Lightfoot returned last night to Massey Hall for the first of four concerts and gave a stunning if slightly flawed performance
3/17/1972
Another night with Lightfoot: Gordon Lightfoot's fans were out in force at Massey Hall last night for his 18th annual concert there, Reviewer Craig Maclnnis was surprised to find that the singer seems to be sharpening his delivery and his craft
Another night with Lightfoot: Gordon Lightfoot's fans were out in force at Massey Hall last night for his 18th annual concert there, Reviewer Craig Maclnnis was surprised to find that the singer seems to be sharpening his delivery and his craft
3/12/1987
Swimmer Cindy Nicholas, above, deserved to be named athlete of the year, reader contends in letter below
Swimmer Cindy Nicholas, above, deserved to be named athlete of the year, reader contends in letter below
10/18/1977
Named to Hall of Fame: Gordon Lightfoot last night was presented with a Juno Hall of Fame award by Bob Dylan, who made a rare appearance on the show
Named to Hall of Fame: Gordon Lightfoot last night was presented with a Juno Hall of Fame award by Bob Dylan, who made a rare appearance on the show
11/10/1986
Gordon Lightfoot got his 16th Juno award last night and quipped, This I don't need
Gordon Lightfoot got his 16th Juno award last night and quipped, This I don't need
3/30/1978