Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot passes away at 84.

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Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot passes away at 84.
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Gordon Lightfoot, the legendary folk singer-songwriter known for his songs that told tales of Canadian identity, died at the age of 84. He recorded 20 studio albums and penned hundreds of songs, including “If You Could Read My Mind” and “Sundown”. Lightfoot garnered five Grammy nominations, three platinum records and nine gold records for albums and singles. He performed in well over 1,500 concerts and recorded 500 songs. He toured late into his life.

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