Canadian Icon

The authoritative biography of one of Canada's most cherished and lasting performers, Gordon Lightfoot, is "CANADIAN ICON, THE GORDON LIGHTFOOT STORY". His path from modest origins in rural Ontario to become a worldwide music hero is chronicled in this engrossing and thorough biography. Author Lori Brown digs deep into Lightfoot's personal and professional life with unprecedented access to the singer-songwriter's archives, family, and friends, revealing the fascinating and frequently unexpected tales behind his greatest hits, such as "If You Could Read My Mind," "Sundown," and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald." "CANADIAN ICON" brings to life the remarkable legacy of this cultural icon, whose music has inspired generations of fans all over the world, through exclusive interviews with Lightfoot's collaborators and contemporaries, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell. "CANADIAN ICON" is a riveting and enlightening depiction of a real musical great, tracing his career from his early days performing in coffeehouses and folk clubs to his chart-topping triumph in the 1970s and his enduring significance today. "CANADIAN ICON, THE GORDON LIGHTFOOT STORY" is a must-read that honors the life and career of a national treasure and provides a fascinating look into how a musical legend is created, whether you have been a lifelong admirer or are just discovering Lightfoot's music.