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Lightfoot was the subject of a best-selling 2018 biography by Nick Jennings entitled simply, Lightfoot, which paints an unforgettable portrait of an artistB次元官网网址檚 life, from his days as a sweet-singing choirboy in smalltown Orillia, Ont. to his crowing as the musical bard of Canada. Filled with anecdotes, stories behind his hit song lyrics, and GordonB次元官网网址檚 own reminiscences, the book is a great read for Lightfoot fans of all ages.

Tickets for the Port Theatre performance are available at or by phone at 250-754-8550, while Tickets for the Royal show are available online at , by phone at 250-386-6121 or in person at the Royal or McPherson Playhouse box offices.

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