Neil Young paid tribute to fellow “Canadian legend” Gordon Lightfoot after the storied singer-songwriter died earlier this week at the age of 84: 'A songwriter without parallel.”
, Young called Lightfoot a “great Canadian artist” and “a songwriter without parallel.” He continued, “His melodies and words were an inspiration to all writers who listened to his music, as they will continue to be through the ages. There is a unique and wonderful feeling to Gordon’s music.”
Young added that he spoke with Lightfoot “a few weeks back,” saying the musician “sounded happy, although he had cancelled some shows ad was re-organizing his touring. I was saddened when I learned today of his passing.” Young previously showed his reverence for Lightfoot and his songwriting when he included two Lightfoot tunes on his 2014 covers album,
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