Billy Joel<\/a> has paid tribute to Gordon Lightfoot with a heartfelt cowl of his track \u2018If You Could Read My Mind\u2019.<\/p>\n The legendary Canadian folks singer-songwriter\u2019s dying was confirmed<\/a> by way of his official Facebook web page on May 2. \u201cGordon Lightfoot passed away this evening in a Toronto hospital at 7:30pm. More info to come,\u201d the assertion learn. A reason for dying has not been revealed on the time of publishing.<\/p>\n Joel then shared a video of himself taking part in Lightfoot\u2019s 1970 hit \u2018If You Could Read My Mind\u2019 on-line,\u00a0 with the caption: \u201cSo sad to hear of the death of Gordon Lightfoot. He was a lifelong musical hero of mine.\u2028 His songs were the heart of Canada. \u2028R.I.P.\u201d<\/p>\n Many musicians and notable figures have paid tribute to the late icon. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared a tweet that learn: \u201cGordon Lightfoot captured our country\u2019s spirit in his music \u2013 and in doing so, he helped shape Canada\u2019s soundscape. May his music continue to inspire future generations, and may his legacy live on forever.\u201d<\/p>\n Sex Pistols<\/a>\u2018 Steve Jones also reposted his own cover of \u2018If You Could Read My Mind\u2019 from 2016 on Instagram in honour of Lightfoot\u2019s passing. \u201cGordon Lightfoot, Lovely tune. Rip sir,\u201d learn the caption.<\/p>\n We have misplaced one in every of our best singer-songwriters. Gordon Lightfoot captured our nation\u2019s spirit in his music \u2013 and in doing so, he helped form Canada\u2019s soundscape. May his music proceed to encourage future generations, and should his legacy stay on endlessly. To his household,\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) May 2, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Lightfoot first broke onto the music scene in 1962 and would go on to be a stalwart within the folk-rock circuit, turning into accountable for among the style\u2019s greatest hits over the following 20 years.<\/p>\n Lightfoot\u2019s music was celebrated by many, together with Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand, Harry Belafonte, Johnny Cash, Anne Murray and extra, all of whom have coated Lightfoot\u2019s songs.<\/p>\n Gordon Lightfoot obtained 5 Grammy nominations all through his profession and gained 17 Juno awards. In 1986, Bob Dylan inducted Lightfoot into the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame at that 12 months\u2019s Juno Awards.<\/p>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n
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