Gordon Lightfoot Sundown CD

Sundown Music

Category	Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Pop, Country, Folk, Folk Rock, Singer/Songwriter
Label	Reprise
Orig Year	1974
All Time Sales Rank	5067
CD Universe Part number	1099040
Catalog number	871195
Discs	1
Release Date	Jul 07, 1987
Studio/Live	Studio
Mono/Stereo	Stereo

Gordon Lightfoot Sundown Songs

1.	Somewhere U.S.A.	$0.99
2.	High and Dry	$0.99
3.	Seven Island Suite	$0.99
4.	Circle of Steel	$0.99
5.	Is There Anyone Home	$0.99
6.	Watchman's Gone	$0.99
7.	Sundown	$0.99
8.	Carefree Highway	$0.99
9.	List, The	$0.99
10.	Too Late For Prayin'	$0.99

Sundown Music Review

Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

4 stars Sundown Perhaps Lightfoot's Best
This album is one of those that you can put on and not hear a bad song. Gord was in his writing and singing prime on Sundown. Another great thing about this album is that,even though it was recorded on analog tape back in the bad old days, all of the instruments sound great, especially the acoustic guitars. Sundown and CSN's debut album are two of the best acoustic guitar recordings in my opinon. This one is a keeper.
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5 stars A Classic Troubador
Nary a bad song on this album...GL was a rare artist who grew better as he got more exposure. Many fine songs on this record, but the one that stays in my head is "Too Late for Prayin'". What a great song...it still sends chills up my spine. Take a listen to one of the great troubadors of modern music...you'll be enthralled by his talent.
Submitted by Frank (Corva, Italy)
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5 stars Great Songwriting!!!
Gordon Lightfoot is one of the great songwriters of the decade. Beautiful lyrics.
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5 stars Another masterpiece by the master musician
Sundown is definitely one of his best works written and performed during his prime years. All the melodies and words are exceptional. You don't get tired of listening to them because they stand the test of time. I can't say enough of his talents and abilities. The songs soothe and bring contentment. If you haven't obtained this one, you are missing out.
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5 stars Relax and enjoy
I sooooo love this cd and the quickness in which I recieved my order. This cd is 32 years old, made 1 year after I was born. I can't believe I lived this long without it. If you want to enjoy yourself, put in this cd, sit back and relax.
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