Fairport Convention - The History Of Fairport Convention

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Fairport Convention
The History Of Fairport Convention

Compil. UK 1972 on Island Records label
Rock (Folk Rock)

Originally issued in a gatefold sleeve with a dark blue silky ribbon on the front and including a 12 page booklet; 'pink rim' Island labels. Also reissued on both 'palm tree' and 'blue sunset/moon' Island labels. The ribbon on later issues is red, green or light blue. Publishing by Warlock Music Ltd. ℗ 1972 Island Records Ltd.

Musicians

	Fairport Convention , *1967 GB album by, arranged by, composed by
	Ashley Hutchings eb, voc, b, *1945 GB bass, composed by
	Dave Pegg b, eb, man, *1947 GB bass, composed by
	Garrell Redfearn compiled by
	Pete Frame , *1942 GB cover, family tree
	Dave Mattacks dr, *1948 GB drums
	Martin Lamble perc, vn, 1949-1969 GB drums
	Tom Farnell dr, perc, drums
	Jerry Donahue g, acg, *1946 US guitar
	Richard Thompson voc, g, *1949 GB guitar, harmony vocals, composed by
	Simon Nicol voc, g, *1950 GB guitar, harmony vocals, producer, composed by
	Trevor Lucas voc, acg, 1943-1989 AU guitar, harmony vocals, producer
	Iain Matthews voc, *1946 GB harmony vocals, composed by
	Sandy Denny voc, 1947-1978 GB lead vocals, guitar, composed by
	Dave Swarbrick vn, man, 1941-2016 GB lead vocals, violin, composed by
	Fabio Nicoli , sleeve, typography, lettering, design, book

Producers

John Wood engineer, liner notes, producer

George Peckham mastered by

Porky mastered by

Fairport Convention producer

Joe Boyd producer

Composers

Richard Thompson

Sandy Denny

Ashley Hutchings

Iain Matthews

Traditional

Bob Dylan

Dave Swarbrick

Tradional

Fairport Convention

Simon Nicol

Dave Pegg

Album Tracks

No	Title	Artist	Composer
1	Meet On The Ledge	Fairport Convention	Richard Thompson
2	Fotheringay	Fairport Convention	Sandy Denny
3	Mr. Lacey	Fairport Convention	Ashley Hutchings
4	Book Song	Fairport Convention	Iain Matthews, Richard Thompson
5	A Sailor's Life	Fairport Convention	Traditional
6	Si Tu Dois Partir	Fairport Convention	Bob Dylan
7	Who Knows Where The Time Goes?	Fairport Convention	Sandy Denny
8	Matty Groves	Fairport Convention	Traditional
9	Crazy Man Michael	Fairport Convention	Dave Swarbrick, Richard Thompson
10	Medley: The Lark In The Morning / Rakish Paddy / Foxhunter's Jigs / Toss The Feathers	Fairport Convention	Traditional
11	Now Be Thankfull	Fairport Convention	Dave Swarbrick, Richard Thompson
12	Walk Awhile	Fairport Convention	Dave Swarbrick, Richard Thompson
13	Sloth	Fairport Convention	Dave Swarbrick, Richard Thompson
14	Bonny Black Hare	Fairport Convention	Tradional
15	Angel Delight	Fairport Convention	Fairport Convention
16	Bridge Over The River Ash	Fairport Convention	Traditional
17	John Lee	Fairport Convention	Dave Swarbrick
18	Breakfast In Mayfair	Fairport Convention	Simon Nicol
19	Hanging Song	Fairport Convention	Dave Pegg, Dave Swarbrick
20	The Hen's March Through The Midden / The Four Poster Bed	Fairport Convention	Traditional

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