The United Artists Collection

The United Artists Collection

The United Artists Collection includes the four studio albums Gordon Lightfoot cut for the United Artists label in the ‘60s. Though these are the early works of a man who is now a Canadian institution, Lightfoot was already a fully formed talent capable of incredible sweetness. “For Lovin’ Me” aches with a vocal whine worthy of Hank Williams. “Early Morning Rain” would become an instant folk classic. His cover of Phil Ochs’ “Changes,” the frustrated protest of “Black Day in July” and one of his earliest trademarks, “Canadian Railroad Trilogy” are at the center of this man’s long, legendary career. His soft-rock hits of the ‘70s gave some the faulty impression that Lightfoot was a lightweight. Nothing could be further from the truth. “Did She Mention My Name,” “Affair on 8th Avenue” and “I’m Not Sayin’” are as relevant to folk, pop and rock music as anything by his obvious peers: Bob Dylan, Donovan, Phil Ochs, Leonard Cohen, Judy Collins. Lightfoot found his own distinct path to greatness.

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