Throughout his illustrious career, Lightfoot collaborated with a who's who of iconic musicians. His songs have been recorded by a diverse range of artists, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Jr., Jerry Lee Lewis, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, John Mellencamp, Tony Rice & The Grateful Dead,
Several of Lightfoot's albums achieved gold and multi-platinum status internationally, and his music influenced generations of artists who followed in his footsteps. One of Lightfoot's most famous collaborations was with legendary American producer Lenny Waronker, who produced some of his biggest hits, including "If You Could Read My Mind" and "Sundown." In addition, Lightfoot recorded a duet with Anne Murray called "Cotton Jenny," which became a hit in both Canada and the United States.
Celebrate this artist's legacy by tunung into this great compilation of him performing some of his hit songs through out the 1960s & 70s.
I can't help but wonder who will start giving tributes to his artistry by delivering new renditions of his beloved catalogue. Will it be a fellow folk musician or perhaps a newer artist who has been influenced by his work?
