Tony Rice Sings Gordon Lightfoot
Tony Rice · 1996
53 min · 17 tracks · folk · jazz · bluegrass music
A heartfelt tribute where bluegrass guitar meets the poetic storytelling of Gordon Lightfoot.
Tony Rice Sings Gordon Lightfoot is an album by Tony Rice, released in 1996. A heartfelt tribute where bluegrass guitar meets the poetic storytelling of Gordon Lightfoot. Tony Rice Sings Gordon Lightfoot is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for its role in bridging genres, bringing Lightfoot’s folk storytelling into the bluegrass realm. The album received positive critical reception and helped introduce a new audience to both artists, leading to a resurgence of interest in Lightfoot's catalog during the mid-90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Tony Rice Sings Gordon Lightfoot sound like?
A heartfelt tribute where bluegrass guitar meets the poetic storytelling of Gordon Lightfoot. Rooted in folk and jazz.
What makes Tony Rice Sings Gordon Lightfoot by Tony Rice notable?
Tony Rice Sings Gordon Lightfoot is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for its role in bridging genres, bringing Lightfoot’s folk storytelling into the bluegrass realm. The album received positive critical reception and helped introduce a new audience to both artists, leading to a resurgence of interest in Lightfoot's catalog during the mid-90s. By 1996, Tony Rice was already a respected figure in American acoustic music, known for his virtuosic guitar work and rich vocal style. This album, released 20 years after his debut, marked a shift towards interpreting the works of other songwriters, showcasing his admiration for Lightfoot's lyrical craftsmanship while continuing to build on Rice's established legacy in bluegrass and folk.
How many songs are on Tony Rice Sings Gordon Lightfoot?
Tony Rice Sings Gordon Lightfoot has 17 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Go My Way 2:51
- 2 Home From the Forest Standout 4:20
- 3 Fine as Fine Can Be 3:28
- 4 Let It Ride 3:03
- 5 I'm Not Sayin' 2:17
- 6 Bitter Green 2:46
- 7 You Are What I Am 2:26
- 8 Shadows 3:46
- 9 Walls 2:01
- 10 Whisper of the North 4:20
- 11 Ten Degrees (Getting Colder) 2:21
- 12 Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald Standout 5:03
- 13 Early Morning Rain Standout 3:06
- 14 Whisper My Name 3:21
- 15 Sixteen Miles 2:48
- 16 Cold on the Shoulder 2:36
- 17 Song for a Winter's Night 3:08
Release Date
January 1, 1996
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
53 min 49 sec
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