Song Info:
"The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" is a song written and performed by Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. It was released as a single in 1976 from his album "Summertime Dream." The song tells the tragic true story of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, a Great Lakes freighter that went down in a storm on Lake Superior in 1975. The song was a commercial success, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and earning Lightfoot a Grammy nomination for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance.
Artist Bio:
Gordon Lightfoot is a Canadian singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s with hits such as "If You Could Read My Mind" and "Sundown." He is known for his folk and country-influenced music, poetic lyrics, and smooth baritone voice. Lightfoot has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including multiple Juno Awards and induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. He continues to tour and perform, showcasing his timeless songs and storytelling abilities to audiences around the world.
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