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EPISODE · Nov 2, 2018 · 40 MIN

Ep 209 - Neil Young, the life of Gordon Lightfoot

from Famous Lost Words · host Bell Media

This week: Christopher’s incredible 1989 interview with Neil Young. For a guy who doesn’t love talking to the media, Neil tells us everything - from his songwriting method to why he’s not a good friend. He even shows his sense of humour! A can’t-miss interview. Speaking of Canadian icons, we talk to the guy who wrote the definitive Gordon Lightfoot biography. Nicholas Jennings talks to Tom about the highs and lows of Lightfoot’s career, including the time he decided NOT to sue Whitney Houston 

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This week on Famous Lost Words – Christopher’s incredible 1989 interview with Neil Young.  For a guy who doesn’t love talking to the media, Neil tells us everything we want to know - from his songwriting method to why he’s a lousy...

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