The Way I Feel

by Gordon Lightfoot

The Way I Feel cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: April 1967
  • Label: United Artists
  • Country: Canada
  • Length: 38:30
  • Community rating: 3.84/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Gordon Lightfoot's 'The Way I Feel' marked his emergence as a defining voice in the Canadian folk scene. Composed entirely of original material, the album features his sprawling narrative epic 'Canadian Railroad Trilogy'. The record highlighted his resonant baritone and masterful acoustic arrangements, setting the stage for his 1970s commercial peak.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, Acoustic, melodic, stars, male-vocals, acoustic, folk, storytelling

Tracklist

  1. Walls (2:53)
  2. If You Got It (2:31)
  3. Softly (3:26)
  4. Crossroads (2:59)
  5. A Minor Ballad (3:16)
  6. Go-Go Round (2:40)
  7. Rosanna (2:42)
  8. Home From The Forest (3:05)
  9. I'll Be Alright (2:28)
  10. Song For A Winter's Night (3:00)
  11. Canadian Railroad Trilogy (6:21)
  12. The Way I Feel (3:04)

Credits

  • Gordon Lightfoot - primary artist, composed by [all compositions by]
  • John Stockfish - bass
  • Charlie McCoy - guitar [3rd], harmonica, celesta, bells, guitar, bell
  • Red Shea - lead guitar, guitar
  • Kenny Buttrey - percussion

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