Now-octogenarian Lightfoot performs through cold in warmth of appreciative fans

Gordon Lightfoot
Southam Hall, National Arts Centre
Reviewed Sunday
Gordon Lightfoot wrapped up his 80th birthday weekend battling a scratchy throat and trimming his songs at the National Arts Centre.At one point, the legendary singer-songwriter coughed and blew his nose, joking that he felt like Luciano Pavarotti, who used to cancel shows when he had a cough.Not Lightfoot. A little cold wasn’t going to slow him down. He soldiered through it with his usual good humour Sunday night, even th