Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Lightfoot lives in gentleness. 15 of 20 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 20 Gordon Lightfoot songs we've measured, intensity averages 23/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Softly (the calmest here, 15) to The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald (the most charged, 38), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1966–1976.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Don Quixote.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Gordon Lightfoot
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Gordon Lightfoot song?
Of the 20 Gordon Lightfoot songs we've measured, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” scores highest at 38/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Gordon Lightfoot song?
“Softly” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 15–38 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Gordon Lightfoot overall?
Gordon Lightfoot averages 23/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Gordon Lightfoot?
The Gordon Lightfoot songs we've measured average about 77 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Gordon Lightfoot songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Softly”, “If You Could Read My Mind”, “For Lovin' Me”, “Song for a Winter's Night”.
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