Gordon Lightfoot was a Canadian singer-songwriter whose rich baritone voice and masterful storytelling made him a defining figure in folk and country music. Emerging in the 1960s, he crafted enduring classics such as “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Sundown,” and “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” His evocative lyrics and melodic craftsmanship captured the essence of life, love, and the Canadian landscape. A member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Lightfoot’s influence continues to resonate across generations of songwriters and listeners worldwide.