The haunting song became the singer's only No. 1 hit and remains one of soft rock's defining songs.

The singer-songwriter's lone Hot 100-topper was a fascinating mix of genres and moods that took advantage of a unique moment in chart history. By Andrew Unterberger Forever No. 1 is a Billboard series ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Billy Joel Performs At OLG Stage At Fallsview Casino - Credit: Getty Images Billy Joel paid tribute to the late Gordon Lightfoot ...

The beloved folk-rock singer-songwriter tallied four Hot 100 top 10s, including one No. 1. By Gary Trust Gordon Lightfoot scored success on multiple Billboard charts during his lifetime, imprinting ...

His longtime publicist Victoria Lord revealed the news to Canadian media outlets including the CBC but did not provide a cause of death. Revered in Canada, the four-time Grammy nominee had been ...

This interview with Gordon Lightfoot appeared in the Free Press on Oct. 28, 1974, just as his fame was beginning to skyrocket. Gordon Lightfoot couldn't help but grin when the first returns for his ...

Gordon Lightfoot is a renowned Canadian singer-songwriter, famous for his folk and country music. He began his career in the 1960s and quickly became popular for his smooth voice and storytelling ...

Gordon Lightfoot's treasured Sundown guitar will remain in Canadian hands after it sold for $350,000 US (approximately $490,000 Cdn) in an estate auction over the weekend. Gordon Lightfoot auction to ...

As far as signature songs go, “Sundown” might not be the first that came to mind for singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot upon news of his death earlier this week (May 1) at age 84. “If You Could Read ...

Billy Joel paid tribute to the late Gordon Lightfoot by performing the Canadian songwriting legend’s “Sundown” Friday at the Piano Man’s monthly visit to Madison Square Garden. “You might know him ...

TORONTO - Gordon Lightfoot’s treasured “Sundown” guitar will remain in Canadian hands after it sold for US$350,000 in an estate auction over the weekend. Heritage Auctions says the legendary folk ...