Canada lost a musical icon one month ago today; two close friends shared their memories of Lightfoot on a recent episode of Village Media's Inside the Village podcast
Gordon Lightfoot passed away on May 1 at the age of 84. As requested, the legendary folk singer was laid to rest in his beloved hometown of Orillia, the city where his artistic journey began as a choir boy at St. Paul's United Church.
Lightfoot's death triggered an outpouring of affection across the country and beyond — and countless memories of a poetic songwriter who was as modest as he was talented. Two friends who knew Lightfoot better than most — Pam Carter, president of the Mariposa Folk Festival and Foundation, and Karen Hilfman Millson, a retired minister who was the officiant at his private funeral — were guests on a recent episode of Village Media's Inside the Village podcast."His family described him as a reluctant superstar," added Hilfman Millson. "He was really interested in just being a showman.
Every episode is available HERE. If you prefer the audio version, it is available wherever you find your favourite podcasts.
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