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Charlotte Cardin, Talk, the Beaches among top Juno winners at Halifax bash hosted by Nelly Furtado
Talk receives his award for breakthrough artist of the year at the Juno awards, in Halifax, Sunday, March 24, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
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A woman walks by wearing a mask as people are seen at outdoor seating in Yorkville in Toronto on June 26, 2020. The Gordon Lightfoot who first performed in Toronto's Yorkville, what's now one of Canada's ritziest neighbourhoods, is not the Gordon Lightfoot we know today. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
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A new Gordon Lightfoot documentary will leave you lightheaded, but in a good way
LIGHTHEADED: Gordon Lightfoot Premieres on Amazon Prime Video Brad WHEELER review of LIGHTHEADED: A Gordon Lightfoot State of Mind.
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Family, friends gather at private funeral for Gordon Lightfoot in his hometown
Family members carry the casket of singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot after a funeral service at St. Paul's United Church, in his hometown of Orillia, Ont., Monday, May 8, 2023. The legendary Canadian artist died May 1, at the age of 84 from natural causes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill
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Tears, joy and tributes as fans pay respects to Gordon Lightfoot in his hometown
Guests arriving to the Orillia Opera House stop to take pictures with the bust of Gordon Lightfoot before attending a sold out memorial concert for Lightfoot at the Opera House, in Orillia, Ont., Saturday, May 6, 2023. The show, titled “Early Morning Rain: The Legend of Gordon Lightfoot”, served as a celebration of life after the famed musician died May 1st at the age of 84. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Drost
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‘We had to be here’: Fans gather at hometown concert celebrating Gordon Lightfoot
Staff outside the Orillia Opera House change signage to honour Gordon Lightfoot in Orillia, Ont., on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The legendary Canadian musician had passed away the previous night at 84 years old. Fans of Gordon Lightfoot will gather tonight in his Orillia, Ont. hometown for a concert honouring the late folk singer-songwriter. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Drost
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Readers reflect on their favourite Gordon Lightfoot songs
The Globe and Mail staff
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The seven most memorable Gordon Lightfoot songs, according to Globe staffers
People look at a statue of Gordon Lightfoot adorned with flowers, after the prolific Canadian singer-songwriter died in a Toronto hospital at the age of 84, in his birthplace in Orillia, Ontario, Canada May 2, 2023. REUTERS/Cole Burston
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Evening Update: Tributes pour in for Canadian music legend Gordon Lightfoot
FILE PHOTO: Veteran Canadian singer and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot performs at the newly refurbished Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio/File Photo
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Anne Murray, Jim Cuddy and Prime Minister Trudeau remember a quintessential Canadian, Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Lightfoot performs during the evening ceremonies of Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation, in Ottawa on July 1, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Orillia mourns hometown legend Gordon Lightfoot, makes books of condolences available
Gordon Lightfoot performs during the first concert at the newly re-opened Massey Hall in Toronto on November 25, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
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In photos: Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84
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Gordon Lightfoot in concert at Massey Hall in Toronto, March 28, 1969.
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We never had to read Gordon Lightfoot’s mind – we had his songs
Brad Wheeler
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Gordon Lightfoot, the Canadian bard, wrote the tune for a nation’s identity
Canadian singer/ songwriter Gordon Lightfoot is photographed in his Toronto home on Nov 3 2016. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
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Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84
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Folk singer Gordon Lightfoot cancels 2023 concert schedule, citing health
Gordon Lightfoot performs during the first concert at the newly re-opened Massey Hall in Toronto, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. Canadian folk icon Lightfoot is cancelling his 2023 concert schedule in Canada and the U.S. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
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Gordon Lightfoot, Tom Cochrane and standup comedy night join CNE lineup
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Gordon Lightfoot makes ‘emotional’ return to Massey Hall as iconic Toronto venue reopens after renovation
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Gordon Lightfoot postpones tour dates in Western Canada due to COVID-19 in the region
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Lessons from a legend: Gordon Lightfoot, recovering from a broken wrist, plans fall shows at Massey Hall
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Gordon Lightfoot to play three shows as renovated Massey Hall gets set to reopen this November
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Ten streamed concerts, from Gordon Lightfoot, Barenaked Ladies and more, available from the comfort and joy of your living room
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Cathy Smith, who admitted to killing John Belushi, was a woman of mystery
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Gordon Lightfoot’s booking agent Bernie Fiedler can’t get a date
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Gordon Lightfoot goes Solo and self-reflective on his first studio album since 2004
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Gordon Lightfoot postpones concerts in Fredericton, Montreal and Ottawa to recover from leg injury
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New movies in theatres and on Netflix and VOD, from the nightmare fuel of Aladdin to four-star feminist comedy Booksmart
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If You Could Read My Mind offers an entertaining, if shallow, look at Gordon Lightfoot
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The legend of Gordon Lightfoot lives on, as does he
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Transgender soul singer Jackie Shane thrilled crowds