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From the High Desert

A Cultural History of Art Bell

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Gordon Lightfoot

Gordon Lightfoot

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Gordon Lightfoot (1938–2023) was a legendary Canadian singer-songwriter recognized as one of the most accomplished folk and country artists of the twentieth century, celebrated for his masterful storytelling and poetic lyricism. As a guest on late-night radio, the Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee shared his reflections on a career spanning more than fifty years and dozens of beloved recordings.

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Episode thumbnail for September 29, 1999: Gordon Lightfoot | Soviet UFOs - Paul Stonehill

September 29, 1999: Gordon Lightfoot | Soviet UFOs - Paul Stonehill

Sep 29, 1999
3h 12m
Art Bell interviews legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot in a rare and personal conversation about music, creativity, and life. Lightfoot reveals the deeply personal origins of his iconic songs, explaining that "If You Could Read My Mind" emerged from the painful end of his first marriage, while "Su...