Gordon Lightfoot - Cold on the Shoulder (1975) Vinyl LP • Rainy Day People

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Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, slight discoloration with darker discoloration spots (front/back); surface impression near center on front. Inner-sleeve is original (Reprise Ads); one seam partially split. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with mild-wear (Crooked text). Minor shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier along bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of some use. Reprise Steamboat label. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Bend In The Water
2. Rainy Day People
3. Cold On The Shoulder
4. The Soul Is The Rock
5. Bells Of The Evening
6. Rainbow Trout
7. A Tree Too Weak To Stand
8. All The Lovely Ladies
9. Fine As Fine Can Be
10. Cherokee Bend
11. Now And Then
12. Slide On Over

About The Record:

Cold on the Shoulder by Gordon Lightfoot is a masterful collection of contemporary folk songs that showcases the Canadian singer-songwriter at the peak of his powers following the massive success of his previous release, featuring lush yet restrained production with an expanded set of studio musicians adding rich textures without excess. The album alternates between romantic ballads and more introspective or socially conscious tracks, including the poetic A Tree Too Weak to Stand and the striking Cherokee Bend, a potent narrative inspired by themes of Native American disenfranchisement drawn from literature like the novel When the Legends Die. Fan favorites and standout cuts include the title track, Bend in the Water, The Soul Is the Rock, and Fine as Fine Can Be, with its graceful, almost gospel-tinged piano-led romance. The bittersweet Rainy Day People stands out as a particularly beloved romantic highlight that captured listeners with its warm, relatable charm. The album itself was a hit, reaching No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and No. 3 on the Canadian albums chart, while the single Rainy Day People peaked at No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart..