The Canadian music legends have three southern Ontario concerts slated so far
Canadian rock legends Lighthouse will celebrate one of their most beloved and groundbreaking albums of their storied career with the release of One Fine Morning (Anniversary Edition), arriving November 7 via Anthem Records. Available on stunning limited edition three-colour-splatter vinyl, sun/moon vinyl, double CD and digitally. This is the first-ever fully remixed, remastered and expanded edition of the platinum-selling band’s breakthrough 1971 release. Fans can click here to order vinyl and CDs, or pre-save.
One Fine Morning (Anniversary Edition) reawakens the energy and innovation that made the multi-JUNO Award-winning Lighthouse one of the most adventurous and influential bands of their era. Blending rock, jazz, and classical influences into a sound entirely their own, Lighthouse reshaped the possibilities of progressive rock, and their genre-blending sound and fearless creativity continue to inspire generations of artists. The original One Fine Morning, released 55 years ago, solidified Lighthouse as one of Canada’s most pioneering musical forces. The album earned the band worldwide attention, with the title track becoming a radio staple and remaining one of the most celebrated songs in Canadian rock history.
“When we chat with our new and younger audiences at concerts and on social media, they ask for records and streaming of Lighthouse’s classic hits along with ‘extras’ that provide personal and historical perspective,” says founding Lighthouse band member Paul Hoffert. “This anniversary edition provides both. In 1970, producer Jimmy Ienner and lead singer Bob McBride helped focus our music, lyrics and orchestral rock into a more broadcast-friendly format that attracted a much wider fan base. We hope listeners enjoy hearing these songs and demos as much as we loved making them.”
Highlights of the upcoming Anniversary Edition include:
- The fully remixed and remastered One Fine Morning album – now with stunning new clarity;
- “All God’s Children,” a previously unheard song from the original studio recording sessions, co-written by band members Larry Smith and Academy Award-winning composer Howard Shore;
- Skip Prokop singing lead vocals on the demo versions of the hit songs “One Fine Morning” and “Sing, Sing, Sing;”
- A CBC live performance of “World’s Biggest Rock & Roll Band” from 1970;
- and previously unreleased demo versions of “Customs Man,” “I Can Find A Way,” “Ralphie’s Tune,” “Show Me The Way,” and “Old Man.”
Each track reflects a band in full flight, channeling the momentum that would carry them to international acclaim.
In recognition of their remarkable contributions to Canadian music, Skip Prokop, Paul Hoffert, Ralph Cole and Bob McBride were inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2022, and the following year Lighthouse was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame. Over 50 years after their breakthrough, Lighthouse continues to share and celebrate their legacy with fans across Canada on tour.
SHOW DATES:
February 5, 2026 – Guelph, ON – River Run Centre
February 21, 2026 – Pickering, ON – Pickering Casino – with the Five Man Electrical Band
April 1, 2026 – St. Catharines, ON – FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
Who Are Lighthouse?
Formed in 1969 by drummer/ composer Skip Prokop and keyboardist/ composer Paul Hoffert, Lighthouse shattered musical boundaries with their trailblazing fusion of rock, jazz, and classical music. Dubbed a “rock orchestra,” the multi-JUNO Award–winning band quickly became one of Canada’s most electrifying live acts, performing sold-out shows around the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Fillmore East and West, Expo ’70 in Japan, and the Isle of Wight Festival — where Lighthouse was an audience favourite (among Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix, and more), and the only band invited to perform an additional set at the closing concert.
Their huge hits — including “One Fine Morning,” “Sunny Days,” “Pretty Lady,” and “Hats Off (To the Stranger)” — were the soundtrack of a generation and remain staples of classic rock radio. With Canada’s first platinum live album (Lighthouse Live!), induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and Canada’s Walk of Fame, Lighthouse’s influence continues to resonate. More than five decades later, the band’s unmistakable sound and spirit still shine brightly on stage, and on the newly reimagined One Fine Morning (Anniversary Edition).
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