Released 50 years ago
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective storytelling for summer days
- steady pacing for easy listening
- nostalgic melodies for quiet moments
- short tracks for casual enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- James Taylor· John Denver· Jim Croce
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Race Among the Ruins 3:21
- 2 The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald 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 2:29
- 9 Spanish Moss 3:51
- 10 Too Many Clues in This Room 4:48
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