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Gordon Lightfoot’s legions of fans have something to celebrate as the legendary singer/songwriter is making a stop at Humphreys on his 50 Years On The Carefree Highway Tour. The music icon is currently marking five decades of touring. Gordon Lightfoot is beloved by music fans around the world. In 1966, his debut album Lightfoot! was released and brought him international recognition as a songwriter. In 1971 Gordon earned his first Top Ten hit when "If You Could Read My Mind" became an international sensation. In 1974, his classic single, "Sundown", went to No.1 on the charts, followed two years later by "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald", inspired by a Newsweek magazine article; it reached No. 2 on the Billboard charts. He continues to perform approximately 75-80 concerts each year and has won 15 Juno Awards and been nominated for 5 Grammy Awards. In 2012, he was inducted into the U.S. Songwriters Hall of Fame.
