Writing Gordon Lightfoot: The Man, The Music, And The World In 1972
by Dave Bidini /
2011 / English / EPUB
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From acclaimed musician and author Dave Bidini comes a brilliantly
original look at a folk-rock legend and the momentous week in 1972
that culminated in the Mariposa Folk Festival.
From acclaimed musician and author Dave Bidini comes a brilliantly
original look at a folk-rock legend and the momentous week in 1972
that culminated in the Mariposa Folk Festival.
July, 1972. As musicians across Canada prepare for the nation's
biggest folk festival, held on Toronto Island, a series of events
unfold that will transform the country politically,
psychologically--and musically. As Bidini explores the remarkable
week leading up to Mariposa, he also explores the life and times of
one of the most enigmatic figures in Canadian music: Gordon
Lightfoot, the reigning king of folk at the height of his career.
Through a series of letters, Bidini addresses Lightfoot directly,
questioning him, imagining his life, and weaving together a
fascinating, highly original look at a musician at the top of his
game. By the end of the week, the country is on the verge of
massive change and the '72 Mariposa folk fest--complete with
surprise appearances by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, and
yes, Lightfoot--is on its way to becoming legendary.
July, 1972. As musicians across Canada prepare for the nation's
biggest folk festival, held on Toronto Island, a series of events
unfold that will transform the country politically,
psychologically--and musically. As Bidini explores the remarkable
week leading up to Mariposa, he also explores the life and times of
one of the most enigmatic figures in Canadian music: Gordon
Lightfoot, the reigning king of folk at the height of his career.
Through a series of letters, Bidini addresses Lightfoot directly,
questioning him, imagining his life, and weaving together a
fascinating, highly original look at a musician at the top of his
game. By the end of the week, the country is on the verge of
massive change and the '72 Mariposa folk fest--complete with
surprise appearances by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, and
yes, Lightfoot--is on its way to becoming legendary.