R.I.P. Ian Tyson

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In 2005, CBC Radio One listeners chose this song as the greatest Canadian song of all time on the program 50 Tracks: The Canadian Version. It is considered the unofficial anthem of Alberta.
The song Four Strong Winds was also a big hit for another Canuck, Neil Young.
Ian & Sylvia were great inspirations to their friend Gordon Lightfoot.  Ian's early Gibson B-45-12 guitar inspired Gord to get one.  Ian's was lost or stolen in the early sixties, but Gord's became identified with his music.