A surging marvel from Fairport's three-album annus mirabilis of '69. Iain Matthews takes the lead over a gentle psychedelic jangle, and Sandy Denny adds harmonies and harpsichord before songwriter Richard Thompson wrings out a trademark crisp, bent solo. At time of recording, he had just turned 19.
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A surging marvel from Fairport's three-album annus mirabilis of '69. Iain Matthews takes the lead over a gentle psychedelic jangle, and San…read more
A surging marvel from Fairport's three-album annus mirabilis of '69. Iain Matthews takes the lead over a gentle psychedelic jangle, and Sandy Denny adds harmonies and harpsicho… read more
Fairport Convention is often credited with being one of the first English folk rock bands. Formed in 1967, Fairport rapidly developed from playing cover versions of American 'west coast' music to an individual style which melded rock music with traditional English folk tunes and songs. Like their peers The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield and Jefferson Airplane they were blessed with several considerable individual talents and produced music that -at least initially- was eclectic, as well as exploratory. This side of the band may best be heard on Heyday, a collection of tracks … read more
Fairport Convention is often credited with being one of the first English folk rock bands. Formed in 1967, Fairport rapidly developed from playing cover versions of American 'west coas… read more
Fairport Convention is often credited with being one of the first English folk rock bands. Formed in 1967, Fairport rapidly developed from playing cover versions of American 'west coast' music to an individual style which me… read more