Released 40 years ago
East of Midnight
Gordon Lightfoot · 1986
38 min · 10 tracks · country · folk rock
A reflective blend of folk and country, weaving poignant storytelling with Lightfoot's signature melodic grace.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- poignant storytelling for quiet moments
- for morning coffee rituals
- melodic grace inspires thoughtful reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer high-energy listening experiences
- seek immediate emotional impact
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, 'East of Midnight' was Gordon Lightfoot's twelfth studio album. At this point in his career, he was experiencing a resurgence after a series of commercial successes in the 1970s and early 1980s. This album followed his critically acclaimed work, including 'Dream Street Rose' from 1980, marking a continued evolution in his sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· John Denver· Jim Croce
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stay Loose 3:57
- 2 Morning Glory 3:28
- 3 East of Midnight 4:03
- 4 A Lesson in Love 4:11
- 5 Anything for Love 3:47
- 6 Let It Ride 3:44
- 7 Ecstasy Made Easy 4:13
- 8 You Just Gotta Be 3:41
- 9 A Passing Ship 4:01
- 10 I'll Tag Along 3:09
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