Since emerging from the Toronto folk club scene in the early ‘60s, Gordon Lightfoot has recorded 19 albums. He has had five Grammy nominations and has won 17 Juno Awards in his native Canada. In 1970, in recognition of his contributions in furthering Canadian culture, he received the prestigious Order of Canada citation. In November 1997 he was presented the Governor General’s Award—the highest official Canadian honor, which is conferred on very few for their international efforts in spreading Canadian culture. Gordon was also honored as a charter member of Canada’s Walk of Fame & most recently was elevated to the "companion" of the Order of Canada in December. Gordon also was just inducted into The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Lightfoot has composed a catalog of classic hits for himself and others. The list of artists who have recorded Lightfoot’s songs include Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Sarah McLachlan, Barbra Streisand, Peter Paul & Mary, Harry Belafonte, Jane’s Addiction, Ian & Sylvia, Richie Havens, Glen Campbell, Anne Murray and Nana Mouskouri. Gordon Lightfoot was born in Orillia, Ontario, Canada on November 17th, 1938.