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Singer-composer Gordon Lightfoot. He deserved top awards, reader says
Singer-composer Gordon Lightfoot. He deserved top awards, reader says

Singer-composer Gordon Lightfoot. He deserved top awards, reader says

Date3/20/1978
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    ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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    Object NumberTSPA_0063236F
    Canadian composer of the Year, Gordon Lightfoot, above, at Juno Awards: Reader, below, calls it an event in the history of awards shows.
    Canadian composer of the Year, Gordon Lightfoot, above, at Juno Awards: Reader, below, calls it an event in the history of awards shows.
    Darrell, Dick
    3/2/1977
    Singer Gordon Lightfoot: A Happy Canadian. A great week, including an appearance at Juno Awards Monday
    Singer Gordon Lightfoot: A Happy Canadian. A great week, including an appearance at Juno Awards Monday
    Beaty, Keith
    3/15/1973
    A Beardless Gordon Lightfoot and guitarist Liona Boyd last night presented award to Burton Cummings as best new male vocalist at the Juno Awards ceremonies, televised live from the Royal York Hote
    A Beardless Gordon Lightfoot and guitarist Liona Boyd last night presented award to Burton Cummings as best new male vocalist at the Juno Awards ceremonies, televised live from the Royal York Hote
    Darrell, Dick
    3/16/1977
    John Graham checks out Cobra March 811 that is being sponsored by Canadian singer-composer Gordon Lightfoot in Sunda's Can-Am race
    John Graham checks out Cobra March 811 that is being sponsored by Canadian singer-composer Gordon Lightfoot in Sunda's Can-Am race
    Cooper, David
    9/10/1982
    Big names in the Canadian recording industry: Skip Prokop and folksinger Gordon Lightfoot at at the RPM magazine Juno Awards ceremonies at the Inn on the Park Hotel last night
    Big names in the Canadian recording industry: Skip Prokop and folksinger Gordon Lightfoot at at the RPM magazine Juno Awards ceremonies at the Inn on the Park Hotel last night
    Beaty, Keith
    3/12/1973
    He looks terrific: Gordon Lightfoot's back at Massey Hall for his annual six concerts and reviewer Rob Salem says last night's opening show was a revelation as far as Lightfoot's health is concerned
    He looks terrific: Gordon Lightfoot's back at Massey Hall for his annual six concerts and reviewer Rob Salem says last night's opening show was a revelation as far as Lightfoot's health is concerned
    Lennon, Frank
    3/13/1984
    Crowd was delighted with singer Gord Lightfoot at Massey Hall last night, but writer Margaret Daly says his delivery was flat and uninspired and he generally failed to offer any vocal interpretation or emotion to even his most beautiful lyrics
    Crowd was delighted with singer Gord Lightfoot at Massey Hall last night, but writer Margaret Daly says his delivery was flat and uninspired and he generally failed to offer any vocal interpretation or emotion to even his most beautiful lyrics
    Darrell, Dick
    3/22/1976
    The classic lightfoot: Singer Gordon Lightfoot returned last night to Massey Hall for the first of four concerts and gave a stunning if slightly flawed performance
    The classic lightfoot: Singer Gordon Lightfoot returned last night to Massey Hall for the first of four concerts and gave a stunning if slightly flawed performance
    Bull, Ron
    3/17/1972
    Another night with Lightfoot: Gordon Lightfoot's fans were out in force at Massey Hall last night for his 18th annual concert there, Reviewer Craig Maclnnis was surprised to find that the singer seems to be sharpening his delivery and his craft
    Another night with Lightfoot: Gordon Lightfoot's fans were out in force at Massey Hall last night for his 18th annual concert there, Reviewer Craig Maclnnis was surprised to find that the singer seems to be sharpening his delivery and his craft
    Bock, Tony
    3/12/1987
    Swimmer Cindy Nicholas, above, deserved to be named athlete of the year, reader contends in letter below
    Swimmer Cindy Nicholas, above, deserved to be named athlete of the year, reader contends in letter below
    Nicholas, Cindy
    10/18/1977
    Gordon Lightfoot got his 16th Juno award last night and quipped, This I don't need
    Gordon Lightfoot got his 16th Juno award last night and quipped, This I don't need
    Griffin, Doug
    3/30/1978
    Named to Hall of Fame: Gordon Lightfoot last night was presented with a Juno Hall of Fame award by Bob Dylan, who made a rare appearance on the show
    Named to Hall of Fame: Gordon Lightfoot last night was presented with a Juno Hall of Fame award by Bob Dylan, who made a rare appearance on the show
    Bock, Tony
    11/10/1986