''Lightfoot!'' is the debut album by

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singer-songwriter

Gordon Lightfoot Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr. (born November 17, 1938) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist who achieved international success in folk, folk-rock, and country music. He is credited with helping to define the folk-pop sound of the 19 ...

. Although it was recorded in December 1964, the album was not released until January 1966 on the

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label. At the 2017 Polaris Music Prize, the album won the public vote for the Heritage Prize in the 1960–1975 category."Tragically Hip album makes Polaris Heritage Prize list"
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'', October 25, 2017.

Track listing

All compositions by Gordon Lightfoot, except as indicated. Catalogue Number: UAS-6487 / Mono UAL 3487

Personnel

*Gordon Lightfoot - guitar, piano, vocals * David Rea - second guitar * Bruce Langhorne - second guitar ("Long River" and "Peaceful Waters") * Bill Lee - bass Cover photography by

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Album lyrics and chords
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