Summertime Dream
Gordon Lightfoot · 1976
37 min · 10 tracks · country · folk rock
A blend of reflective storytelling and melodic folk arrangements that capture the essence of summer's nostalgia.
Why this album works
'Summertime Dream' features the iconic track 'The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald', which became one of Lightfoot's signature songs and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album received critical acclaim for its storytelling, particularly for how it captured Canadian history and folklore, and it remains influential in the folk genre.
- Best for
- reflective storytelling for summer days steady pacing for easy listening nostalgic melodies for quiet moments
- Context
- Released in 1976, 'Summertime Dream' was Gordon Lightfoot's follow-up to his successful album 'Cold on the Shoulder'. At this point in his career, Lightfoot had already established himself as a key figure in folk and rock music, blending introspective lyrics with rich melodies. This album marked a continued evolution of his sound and lyrical depth, further solidifying his reputation.
- 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 Race Among the Ruins Standout 3:21
- 2 The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald Standout 6:32
- 3 I'm Not Supposed to Care 3:31
- 4 I'd Do It Again 3:13
- 5 Never Too Close 3:04
- 6 Protocol 4:02
- 7 The House You Live In 2:55
- 8 Summertime Dream Standout 2:29
- 9 Spanish Moss 3:51
- 10 Too Many Clues in This Room 4:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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