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โSundownโ is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. It was released in 1974 as the lead single from his album of the same name.
- Title:ย Sundown
- Artist:ย Gordon Lightfoot
- Album:ย Sundown
- Released:ย March 1974
- Genre:ย Folk Rock, Soft Rock
- Writer:ย Gordon Lightfoot
- Producer:ย Lenny Waronker
- Chart Performance:ย Reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Easy Listening chart
- The lyrics of โSundownโ reflect a troubled and suspicious mind. Lightfoot sings about a relationship where he feels his partner might be unfaithful, with the repeated line โSundown, you better take care if I find you been creepinโ โround my back stairs.โ The song captures the anxiety and mistrust in the relationship, coupled with Lightfootโs signature melodic storytelling.
Notable Achievements:
- โSundownโ became Gordon Lightfootโs only single to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The song was also successful in Canada, peaking at No. 1 on the RPM national singles chart.
Impact:
- โSundownโ solidified Gordon Lightfootโs reputation as a leading singer-songwriter of his time.
- The songโs success helped the album โSundownโ become one of Lightfootโs most commercially successful albums, achieving Gold certification.
- โSundownโ remains one of Gordon Lightfootโs most popular and enduring songs.
- The track is often included in retrospectives of 1970s music and continues to receive airplay on classic rock and folk stations.
- Lightfootโs storytelling and evocative lyrics in โSundownโ are considered quintessential examples of his songwriting prowess.
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