Release Date: 30 June 2023
Label: Proper Records
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 805520240475
Description
The trajectory that Fairport Convention took in the space of four albums and two years is one of the most remarkable in British popular music. These records contain some of the most storied names not just in British, but world music.
Original vocalist Judy Dyble left the group in 1968 and was replaced by Alexandra 'Sandy' Denny. The rest of the line-up remained unchanged, and a move to Island Records saw What We Did On Our Holidays released in January the following year. Denny made her mark immediately with her opening song, Fotheringay. Her voice, as accomplished as Dyble's but bluesier, added a new bite to the material. As well as Dylan and Joni Mitchell covers, the group began to experiment with traditional folk, covering She Moves Through The Fair and Nottamun Town. The album also includes Meet On The Ledge, Fairport's anthem, written by Richard Thompson.
This re-issue faithfully replicates the original 1969 Island Records UK release and is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl.
Tracklisting
Lighthouse Family
John Cale
John Cale
John Cale
Shed Seven
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention
