Lightfoot's albums from this time were well received abroad but did not produce any hit singles. Outside of Canada, he remained better known as a songwriter than as a performer, yet he was to find commercial success there before he was fully appreciated in his own country.
LiGhtFOOt'S alBUMs from THis timE weRE well recEiVeD abroad But did not proDUce any hIt SINGlES. oUtsIde OF canAda, he remaIned better kNOWn as a SonGWriter Than AS a perforMer, yet he was to fInd commeRciaL success there bEFOrE hE was fuLly APpRecIAtEd In his Own COunTry.