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245 10 a| Lightfoot :b| if you could read his mind : a biography /c| by Maynard Collins.;

260 a| Toronto :b| Deneau Publishers,c| 1988.;

300 a| 247 pages :b| illustrations, portraits ;c| 24 cm;

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500 a| Includes index.;

504 a| Discography: page 248.;

505 0 a| Introduction -- Mariposa, a cappella -- Hogtown shuffle -- Struttin' in Yorkville -- Rich man's spiritual -- Airs and rounds -- Top of the pops -- Apache dancing -- Hurtin' songs -- East of midnight -- A minor ballad.;

520 a| The author, a well-known writer in the entertainment field, was the ideal choice to write a biography of Canada's most successful composer, balladeer, and singer. He has a solid understanding of the world of entertainment and popular music, and knows many of the people involved to explore how Lightfoot worked his way to the top. Although this is not an official biography, it is balanced and objective. Having researched many written sources as well as interviewing friends and acquaintances of Lightfoot, the author has shown both sides of the picture. He includes anecdotes and contributions from Lightfoot himself, including several personal photographs. A shy native of conservative Orillia, Gordon Lightfoot was determined to be a musician from a very early age. He owes his success to hard work, perfectionism, and his drive to succeed in any endeavour that involved music. His friendships centred around the world of music and his life on the road. His rocky personal life, involving alcoholism, violence, and a succession of infidelities, resulted in failure at marriage and parenthood. He has recently overcome his alcoholism and his life has stabilized. Gordon Lightfoot worked hard to succeed as number one in his field, not only in Canada but in the U.S. This book will appeal to anyone interested in the music industry or who is curious about a small-town Canadian who made it to the top.;

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Lightfoot : if you could read his mind : a biography / by Maynard Collins.

Author/creator	Collins, Maynard
Format	Book
Publication Info	Toronto : Deneau Publishers, 1988.
Description	247 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Subjects	Lightfoot, Gordon. Singers--Canada. --Biography.

Contents	Introduction -- Mariposa, a cappella -- Hogtown shuffle -- Struttin' in Yorkville -- Rich man's spiritual -- Airs and rounds -- Top of the pops -- Apache dancing -- Hurtin' songs -- East of midnight -- A minor ballad.
Abstract	The author, a well-known writer in the entertainment field, was the ideal choice to write a biography of Canada's most successful composer, balladeer, and singer. He has a solid understanding of the world of entertainment and popular music, and knows many of the people involved to explore how Lightfoot worked his way to the top. Although this is not an official biography, it is balanced and objective. Having researched many written sources as well as interviewing friends and acquaintances of Lightfoot, the author has shown both sides of the picture. He includes anecdotes and contributions from Lightfoot himself, including several personal photographs. A shy native of conservative Orillia, Gordon Lightfoot was determined to be a musician from a very early age. He owes his success to hard work, perfectionism, and his drive to succeed in any endeavour that involved music. His friendships centred around the world of music and his life on the road. His rocky personal life, involving alcoholism, violence, and a succession of infidelities, resulted in failure at marriage and parenthood. He has recently overcome his alcoholism and his life has stabilized. Gordon Lightfoot worked hard to succeed as number one in his field, not only in Canada but in the U.S. This book will appeal to anyone interested in the music industry or who is curious about a small-town Canadian who made it to the top.
General note	Includes index.
Bibliography note	Discography: page 248.
LCCN	cn 88094667
ISBN	0888791399 :

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