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There is always something wrong with a song, you can't be perfect.

Gordon Lightfoot

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Gordon Lightfoot
Age: 85
Born: 1938
Born: November 17
Actor
Guitarist
Musician
Poet
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Gordon Meredith Lightfoot
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Something
Always
Wrong
Perfect

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