The history of Fairport Convention is rich, infamous, amazing and surprising. Especially in the early days, there were a lot of changes in who played in the band. In this Folk It! we’ll discuss the members of the band that have passed away. We’ll hear some well-known recordings, but also some live recordings and outtakes.
Fairport Convention – Fairport Convention – Polydor 068 291-2
01. If I Had A Ribbon Bow (Huey Prince, Louis Singer) 2:40
Fairport Convention – Heyday, the BBC Session- Island Records 586 542-2
02. Autopsy (Denny) 4:25
Fairport Convention – Farewell farewell – Woodworm Records BEAR 22
03. Mr Lacey (Hutchings) 3:35
Fairport Convention – Babacombe Lee live – Matty Grooves MGCD052
04. John Lee (Swarbrick) 3:06
Fairport Convention, with David Rea – Come all ye, the first ten years -UMC 574 847-9
05. Rosie (Swarbrick) 6:33
Fairport Convention – In real time – Island Records 90678-1
06. The Hiring Fair (McTell) 6:44
Fairport Convention – Rising of the moon – Island ILPS 9313
07. One More Chance (Denny) 7:52
Fairport Convention – Live 1974 (My Father’s Place) – RockBeat Records – ROCCD3187
08. Solo (Denny) 5:14
Fairport Convention – Come all ye – UMC 574 847-9
09. Polly On The Shore (trad) 5.09
10. Bring ‘Em Down (Lucas) 5:54
Fairport Convention – Nine – Island ILPS 9246
11. The Hexhamshire Lass (trad) 2:29
Fairport Convention – Come all ye – UMC 574 847-9
12. Tokyo (Donahue) 2:44