Gord's Gold, Vol. 2
65 min · 18 tracks · country · folk rock
A reflective tapestry of folk and country melodies woven with rich storytelling and evocative imagery.
Why this album works
'Gord's Gold, Vol. 2' matters because it encapsulates Lightfoot's significant contributions to Canadian music while reaching No. 12 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The album showcases his narrative songwriting style and has been influential for subsequent generations of folk and country artists.
- Best for
- reflective storytelling for introspection wave-like pacing with dynamic peaks evocative imagery in lyrics
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'Gord's Gold, Vol. 2' is a compilation that follows Gordon Lightfoot's successful career in the 1970s and early 1980s, where he became a prominent figure in folk rock. This album features some of his most beloved tracks, highlighting his enduring legacy and artistry as he continued to produce music well into his later career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anne Murray· The Guess Who· Sarah McLachlan· Céline Dion· The Tragically Hip· Barenaked Ladies· Loverboy· Crash Test Dummies
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If It Should Please You 2:54
- 2 Endless Wire 4:18
- 3 Hangdog Hotel Room 2:50
- 4 I’m Not Supposed to Care 3:22
- 5 High & Dry 2:30
- 6 The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald Standout 6:18
- 7 The Pony Man 3:37
- 8 Race Among the Ruins Standout 3:26
- 9 Christian Island 3:16
- 10 All the Lovely Ladies 2:51
- 11 Alberta Bound Standout 3:01
- 12 Cherokee Bend 5:00
- 13 Triangle 3:57
- 14 Shadows 3:02
- 15 Make Way (for the Lady) 3:45
- 16 Ghosts of Cape Horn 4:08
- 17 Baby Step Back 3:58
- 18 It’s Worth Believin’ 3:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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