Canadian Railroad Trilogy - Gordon Lightfoot - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Canadian Railroad Trilogy" is a folk ballad penned by Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, first released on his 1967 album The Way I Feel. Marking Canada's Centennial, the song was commissioned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It didn't chart upon its initial release but has since gained iconic status in Gordon Lightfoot's catalog and Canadian music history. A profound narrative of nation-building, the song eloquently captures the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1880s. It's a chronicle of hard work, human sacrifice, and monumental achievement, encapsulating the vastness of Canada and its rugged wilderness. From quiet, gentle acoustics to powerful crescendos, the music mimics the strenuous journey of building the railway. Over the years, "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" has been covered by a wide array of artists, including John Mellencamp, George Hamilton IV, and James Keelaghan. In 2001, the track was recognized as one of the Canadian MasterWorks by Audio-Visual Preservation Trust of Canada.