The Way I Feel
Gordon Lightfoot · 1967
38 min · 12 tracks · country · folk rock
A blend of folk and rock, infused with introspective lyrics and rich melodies that evoke the Canadian landscape.
Why this album works
This album features the iconic track 'Canadian Railroad Trilogy,' which has become one of Lightfoot's signature songs and a staple of Canadian music. The album helped establish him as a prominent figure in both the folk and popular music scenes during the late 1960s, contributing to his eventual induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout introspective reflections on life for quiet evenings
- Context
- Released in 1967, 'The Way I Feel' was Gordon Lightfoot's third studio album, following his breakthrough record 'Lightfoot!' from 1966. At this stage in his career, he was solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in Canadian folk music while expanding his sound into more rock-oriented territory.
- 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 Walls 2:54
- 2 If You Got It 2:31
- 3 Softly 3:25
- 4 Crossroads 2:59
- 5 A Minor Ballad 3:15
- 6 Go-Go Round 2:39
- 7 Rosanna 2:42
- 8 Home From the Forest Standout 3:03
- 9 I'll Be Alright 2:28
- 10 Song for a Winter's Night Standout 3:01
- 11 Canadian Railroad Trilogy Standout 6:22
- 12 The Way I Feel 3:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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