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“My first song was Hula Hoop Song, in 1955. It was a novelty song. I had to find someway to reach out and it was with a novelty song. Now, all of my recording obligations have been taken care of. I made 14 albums for Warner Brothers. Five for United Artist before that.”

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Gordon Lightfoot

Gordon Lightfoot is a renowned Canadian singer-songwriter, born on November 17, 1938. His musical career spans over half a century, and he is known for his heartfelt voice and unique songwriting style. Lightfoot's music encompasses a variety of genres including folk, country, and rock, and his songs like 'The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald' and 'If You Could Read My Mind' have gained widespread popularity. more

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