Fairport Convention

Fairport Convention

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In 2006 a BBC poll voted Fairport Convention's groundbreaking 1969 album 'Liege & Lief' the most important folk album of all time, confirming their status as the ultimate pioneers of British folk-rock. Their roots lay in the Ethnic Shuffle Orchestra, in which Simon Nicol and Ashley Hutchings both played before linking up with brilliant young guitarist Richard Thompson to form Fairport Convention, named after the house where Nicol's father had his medical practice.

Initially committed to creating a UK equivalent of American West Coast rock bands, they switched course to encompass British traditional music after former folk club act Sandy Denny replaced their first singer Judy Dyble. They nearly disbanded after the death of their drummer Martin Lamble in 1969 but, with Dave Swarbrick joining them on fiddle, they regrouped to record the classic 'Liege & Lief'. Key members Hutchings, Denny and Thompson left but the band soldiered on, with a regularly changing line-up and loyal audience. Highlights through the years include Richard Thompson's classic song 'Meet On the Ledge' (1968), the hit single 'Si Tu Dois Partir' (1969), the Swarbrick-led concept album 'Babbacombe Lee' (1971) and the albums 'Rising for the Moon' (1975) and 'Gladys Leap' (1985), while their annual festival in Cropredy, Oxfordshire has become part of the furniture of the festival season.

In 2007 they celebrated their 40th anniversary with the release of a new album, 'Sense of Occasion' followed by a tour and then the released of 'Festival Bell' in 2011. 'By Popular Request' was released in 2012 featuring remastered versions of some of their most famous songs. They followed this with 'Myths and Heroes', their 27th record, in 2015.

Top tracks

02
Who Knows Where The Time Goes?
Fairport Convention
No More Sad Refrains: The Anthology
05:10
Writer: Sandy Denny / Composers: Sandy Denny
03
Matty Groves
Fairport Convention
Liege And Lief
08:09
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03
Autopsy
Fairport Convention
Unhalfbricking (Bonus Track Edition)
04:27
Writer: Sandy Denny / Composers: Sandy Denny
07
Tam Lin
Fairport Convention
Liege And Lief
07:20
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
08
Crazy Man Michael
Fairport Convention
Liege And Lief
04:35
Writer: Richard Thompson - David Swarbrick / Composers: Richard Thompson - David Swarbrick
04
Sloth
Fairport Convention
Full House (Bonus Track Edition)
09:10
Writer: Richard Thompson - David Swarbrick / Composers: Richard Thompson - David Swarbrick
04
Farewell, Farewell
Fairport Convention
Liege And Lief
02:38
Writer: Richard Thompson / Composers: Traditional
01
Genesis Hall
Fairport Convention
Unhalfbricking (Bonus Track Edition)
03:41
Writer: Richard Thompson / Composers: Richard Thompson
07
Meet On The Ledge
Fairport Convention
Meet On The Ledge: The Classic Years (1967-1975)
02:49
Writer: Richard Thompson / Composers: Richard Thompson
01
Come All Ye
Fairport Convention
Liege And Lief
04:55
Writer: Sandy Denny - Ashley Hutchings / Composers: Sandy Denny - Ashley Hutchings
03
The Ballad Of Easy Rider
Fairport Convention
Liege And Lief
04:56
Writer: Roger McGuinn / Composers: Roger McGuinn
04
A Sailor's Life
Fairport Convention
Unhalfbricking (Bonus Track Edition)
11:07
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03
Book Song
Fairport Convention
What We Did On Our Holidays (Bonus Track Edition)
03:12
Writer: Ian Matthews - Richard Thompson / Composers: Ian Matthews - Richard Thompson
04
Decameron
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention (Bonus Track Edition)
03:46
Writer: Richard Thompson - Andrew Horvitch - Paul Ghosh / Composers: Richard Thompson - Andrew Horvitch - Paul Ghosh
01
Sir Patrick Spens (Sandy Denny Vocal Version)
Fairport Convention
Liege And Lief
03:59
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
05
No Man's Land
Fairport Convention
What We Did On Our Holidays (Bonus Track Edition)
02:23
Writer: Richard Thompson / Composers: Richard Thompson
09
Tale In Hard Time
Fairport Convention
What We Did On Our Holidays (Bonus Track Edition)
03:24
Writer: Richard Thompson / Composers: Richard Thompson
08
Nottamun Town
Fairport Convention
What We Did On Our Holidays (Bonus Track Edition)
03:07
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
08
Million Dollar Bash
Fairport Convention
Unhalfbricking (Bonus Track Edition)
02:56
Writer: Bob Dylan / Composers: Bob Dylan
07
Eastern Rain
Fairport Convention
What We Did On Our Holidays (Bonus Track Edition)
03:30
Writer: Joni Mitchell / Composers: Joni Mitchell
06
I'll Keep It With Mine
Fairport Convention
What We Did On Our Holidays (Bonus Track Edition)
05:50
Writer: Bob Dylan / Composers: Bob Dylan
05
Cajun Woman
Fairport Convention
Unhalfbricking (Bonus Track Edition)
02:45
Writer: Richard Thompson / Composers: Richard Thompson
02
Si tu dois partir
Fairport Convention
Unhalfbricking (Bonus Track Edition)
02:25
Writer: Bob Dylan / Composers: Bob Dylan
07
Percy's Song
Fairport Convention
Unhalfbricking (Bonus Track Edition)
06:53
Writer: Bob Dylan / Composers: Bob Dylan
10
She Moves Through The Fair
Fairport Convention
What We Did On Our Holidays (Bonus Track Edition)
04:09
Writer: Padraic Colum - Traditional / Composers: Padraic Colum - Traditional
02
Reynardine
Fairport Convention
Liege And Lief
04:33
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
08
Sun Shade
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention (Bonus Track Edition)
03:46
Writer: Richard Thompson - Andrew Horvitch - Paul Ghosh / Composers: Richard Thompson - Andrew Horvitch - Paul Ghosh
16
A Sailor's Life (Version Without Swarb)
Fairport Convention
Come All Ye - The First Ten Years (1968 To 1978)
11:22
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
01
Walk Awhile
Fairport Convention
Full House (Bonus Track Edition)
03:57
Writer: Dave Swarbrick - Richard Thompson / Composers: Dave Swarbrick - Richard Thompson
01
Time Will Show The Wiser
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention (Bonus Track Edition)
03:07
Writer: Emitt Rhodes / Composers: Emitt Rhodes
06
What Is True?
Fairport Convention
Rising For The Moon
03:33
Writer: Sandy Denny / Composers: Sandy Denny
13
Suzanne
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention (Bonus Track Edition)
05:45
Writer: Leonard Cohen / Composers: Leonard Cohen
04
Tam Lin (Live On 'John Peel's Top Gear', 1969)
Fairport Convention
Liege And Lief
07:46
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
06
Medley: The Lark In The Morning
Fairport Convention
Liege And Lief
04:08
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
12
End Of A Holiday
Fairport Convention
What We Did On Our Holidays (Bonus Track Edition)
01:06
Writer: Simon Nicol / Composers: Simon Nicol
05
The Deserter
Fairport Convention
Liege And Lief
04:23
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03
If (Stomp)
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention (Bonus Track Edition)
02:48
Writer: Richard Thompson - Iain Matthews / Composers: Richard Thompson - Iain Matthews
03
Dirty Linen
Fairport Convention
Full House (Bonus Track Edition)
04:11
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
02
I Don't Know Where I Stand
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention (Bonus Track Edition)
03:46
Writer: Joni Mitchell / Composers: Joni Mitchell
02
Quiet Joys Of Brotherhood (Take 4)
Fairport Convention
Liege And Lief
05:59
Writer: Richard Fariña / Composers: Traditional
14
Reno Nevada (Live On 'David Symonds' Radio Show', 1969)
Fairport Convention
Come All Ye - The First Ten Years (1968 To 1978)
02:23
Writer: Richard Fariña / Composers: Richard Fariña
05
Sir Patrick Spens
Fairport Convention
Full House (Bonus Track Edition)
03:28
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
02
Mr. Lacey
Fairport Convention
What We Did On Our Holidays (Bonus Track Edition)
02:50
Writer: Ashley Hutchings / Composers: Ashley Hutchings
10
It's Alright Ma, It's Only Witchcraft
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention (Bonus Track Edition)
03:16
Writer: Richard Thompson - Ashley Hutchings / Composers: Richard Thompson - Ashley Hutchings
09
Dear Landlord
Fairport Convention
Unhalfbricking (Bonus Track Edition)
04:06
Writer: Bob Dylan / Composers: Bob Dylan
06
Who Knows Where the Time Goes (Live)
Fairport Convention
Ebbets Field 1974
06:40
Composers: Fairport Convention
03
Who Knows Where The Time Goes? (BBC Session - Symonds On Sunday 9/2/69)
Fairport Convention
The Best Of The BBC Recordings
04:14
Writer: Sandy Denny / Composers: Sandy Denny
13
Rising For The Moon
Fairport Convention
Meet On The Ledge: The Classic Years (1967-1975)
04:08
Writer: Sandy Denny / Composers: Sandy Denny
12
Now Be Thankful (Stereo Mix)
Fairport Convention
Full House (Bonus Track Edition)
02:23
Writer: Richard Thompson - David Swarbrick / Composers: Richard Thompson - David Swarbrick
03
Percy's Song (Live On 'John Peel's Top Gear', 1969)
Fairport Convention
Come All Ye - The First Ten Years (1968 To 1978)
05:25
Writer: Bob Dylan / Composers: Bob Dylan
14
If I Had A Ribbon Bow
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention (Bonus Track Edition)
02:41
Writer: Huey Prince - Louis Singer / Composers: Huey Prince - Louis Singer
09
One More Chance
Fairport Convention
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Sandy Denny
07:52
Writer: Sandy Denny / Composers: Sandy Denny
06
Sir Patrick Spens (Live On 'John Peel's Top Gear', 1969)
Fairport Convention
Liege And Lief
03:44
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional

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Albums
A Tree With Roots - Fairport Convention And The Songs Of Bob Dylan
This Compilation ℗ 2018 Universal Music Operations Limited
03-08-2018
A Tree With Roots - Fairport Convention And The Songs Of Bob Dylan
01
Si tu dois partir
Fairport Convention
A Tree With Roots - Fairport Convention And The Songs Of Bob Dylan
02:25
Composers: Bob Dylan
02
Jack O' Diamonds
Fairport Convention
A Tree With Roots - Fairport Convention And The Songs Of Bob Dylan
03:31
Writer: Bob Dylan / Composers: Ben Carruthers
03
Lay Down Your Weary Tune (Live On John Peel's Top Gear)
Fairport Convention
A Tree With Roots - Fairport Convention And The Songs Of Bob Dylan
03:38
Composers: Bob Dylan
04
Dear Landlord
Fairport Convention
A Tree With Roots - Fairport Convention And The Songs Of Bob Dylan
04:06
Composers: Bob Dylan
05
Open The Door Richard (David Symonds BBC Session)
Fairport Convention
A Tree With Roots - Fairport Convention And The Songs Of Bob Dylan
03:04
Composers: Bob Dylan
06
I'll Keep It With Mine
Fairport Convention
A Tree With Roots - Fairport Convention And The Songs Of Bob Dylan
05:50
Composers: Bob Dylan
07
Percy's Song (Live On John Peel's Top Gear)
Fairport Convention
A Tree With Roots - Fairport Convention And The Songs Of Bob Dylan
05:25
Composers: Bob Dylan
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35th Anniversary Concert
2017 Secret Records
01-09-2017
35th Anniversary Concert
01
Walk Awhile
Fairport Convention
35th Anniversary Concert
04:33
02
Banks of the Sweet Primroses
Fairport Convention
35th Anniversary Concert
04:42
03
Happy Man
Fairport Convention
35th Anniversary Concert
02:55
04
The Crowd
Fairport Convention
35th Anniversary Concert
04:53
05
My Love Is in America
Fairport Convention
35th Anniversary Concert
05:09
06
Madeleine
Fairport Convention
35th Anniversary Concert
04:41
07
Deserter
Fairport Convention
35th Anniversary Concert
07:33
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Come All Ye - The First Ten Years (1968 To 1978)
This Compilation ℗ 2017 UMC, a division of Universal Music Operations Ltd.
30-06-2017
Come All Ye - The First Ten Years (1968 To 1978)
01
Time Will Show The Wiser
Fairport Convention
Come All Ye - The First Ten Years (1968 To 1978)
03:07
Writer: Emitt Rhodes / Composers: Emitt Rhodes
02
Decameron
Fairport Convention
Come All Ye - The First Ten Years (1968 To 1978)
03:46
Writer: Richard Thompson - Andrew Horvitch - Paul Ghosh / Composers: Richard Thompson - Andrew Horvitch - Paul Ghosh
03
Jack O' Diamonds
Fairport Convention
Come All Ye - The First Ten Years (1968 To 1978)
03:31
Writer: Bob Dylan / Composers: Ben Carruthers
04
One Sure Thing
Fairport Convention
Come All Ye - The First Ten Years (1968 To 1978)
02:57
Writer: Harvey Brooks - Jim Glover / Composers: Harvey Brooks - Jim Glover
05
I Don't Know Where I Stand (Live On 'John Peel's Top Gear', 1968)
Fairport Convention
Come All Ye - The First Ten Years (1968 To 1978)
03:36
Writer: Joni Mitchell / Composers: Joni Mitchell
06
You Never Wanted Me (Live On 'John Peel's Top Gear', 1968)
Fairport Convention
Come All Ye - The First Ten Years (1968 To 1978)
03:15
Writer: Jackson C. Frank / Composers: Jackson C. Frank
07
Fotheringay
Fairport Convention
Come All Ye - The First Ten Years (1968 To 1978)
03:03
Writer: Sandy Denny / Composers: Sandy Denny
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The Best Of The BBC Recordings
This Compilation ℗ 2008 Universal-Island Records Ltd.
01-01-2008
The Best Of The BBC Recordings
01
Nottamun Town (BBC Session - Top Gear 2/6/68)
Fairport Convention
The Best Of The BBC Recordings
03:35
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
02
Meet On The Ledge (BBC Session - Stuart Henry 8/12/68)
Fairport Convention
The Best Of The BBC Recordings
02:48
Writer: Richard Thompson / Composers: Richard Thompson
03
Who Knows Where The Time Goes? (BBC Session - Symonds On Sunday 9/2/69)
Fairport Convention
The Best Of The BBC Recordings
04:14
Writer: Sandy Denny / Composers: Sandy Denny
04
Fotheringay (BBC Session - Symonds On Sunday 9/2/69)
Fairport Convention
The Best Of The BBC Recordings
02:59
Writer: Sandy Denny / Composers: Sandy Denny
05
Autopsy (BBC Session - Top Gear 6/4/69)
Fairport Convention
The Best Of The BBC Recordings
04:24
Writer: Sandy Denny / Composers: Sandy Denny
06
Sir Patrick Spens (Live On 'John Peel's Top Gear', 1969)
Fairport Convention
The Best Of The BBC Recordings
03:44
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
07
Reynardine (BBC Session - Top Gear 27/9/69)
Fairport Convention
The Best Of The BBC Recordings
04:19
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
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Fame And Glory
℗ 2020 Babaika Productions
01-01-2008
Fame And Glory
01
Castle Rock
Fairport Convention
Fame And Glory
02:46
Composers: Alan Simon
02
Pilgrims
Fairport Convention
Fame And Glory
03:43
Composers: Alan Simon
03
Celtic Dream (Live, Le Liberté, Rennes, 12 October 1999)
Fairport Convention
Fame And Glory
05:54
Composers: Alan Simon
04
The Gest Of Gauvain
Fairport Convention
Fame And Glory
04:29
Composers: Alan Simon - James Wood
05
Morgane (Live, Le Liberté, Rennes, 12 October 1999)
Fairport Convention
Fame And Glory
05:47
Composers: Alan Simon - James Wood
06
Dragon Breath
Fairport Convention
Fame And Glory
01:49
Composers: Alan Simon
07
Lugh
Fairport Convention
Fame And Glory
04:27
Composers: Alan Simon
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On The Ledge 35 Th Anniversary Concert
31-10-2007
On The Ledge 35 Th Anniversary Concert
01
Walk Awhile
Fairport Convention
On The Ledge 35 Th Anniversary Concert
04:33
02
Banks Of The Sweet Primroses
Fairport Convention
On The Ledge 35 Th Anniversary Concert
04:42
03
Happy Man
Fairport Convention
On The Ledge 35 Th Anniversary Concert
02:55
04
The Crowd
Fairport Convention
On The Ledge 35 Th Anniversary Concert
04:53
05
My Love Is In America
Fairport Convention
On The Ledge 35 Th Anniversary Concert
05:09
06
Madeleine
Fairport Convention
On The Ledge 35 Th Anniversary Concert
04:41
07
Deserter
Fairport Convention
On The Ledge 35 Th Anniversary Concert
07:33
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From Cropredy To Portmeirion
℗ 2007 Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd. from an Original 2002 Talking Elephant Recordings recording
01-01-2007
From Cropredy To Portmeirion
01
The Eynsham Poacher (Live)
Fairport Convention
From Cropredy To Portmeirion
02:50
Writer: Dave Pegg - Traditional (Public Domain) / Composers: Dave Pegg - Traditional (Public Domain)
02
Bird From The Mountain (Live)
Fairport Convention
From Cropredy To Portmeirion
04:44
Writer: Ralph McTell / Composers: Ralph McTell
03
London River (Live)
Fairport Convention
From Cropredy To Portmeirion
03:12
Writer: Rodney Shearman / Composers: Rodney Shearman
04
Honour And Praise (Live)
Fairport Convention
From Cropredy To Portmeirion
05:41
Writer: John Richards / Composers: John Richards
05
From A Distance (Live)
Fairport Convention
From Cropredy To Portmeirion
05:16
Writer: Julie Gold / Composers: Julie Gold
06
On The Floor (Live)
Fairport Convention
From Cropredy To Portmeirion
02:48
Writer: Martin Allcock / Composers: Martin Allcock
07
Red And Gold (Live)
Fairport Convention
From Cropredy To Portmeirion
06:55
Writer: Ralph McTell / Composers: Ralph McTell
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Who Knows?
07-06-2005
Who Knows?
01
Rising For The Moon
Fairport Convention
Who Knows?
04:34
02
One More Chance
Fairport Convention
Who Knows?
07:45
03
Brilliancy Medley And The Cherokee Shuffle
Fairport Convention
Who Knows?
03:57
04
Hexamshire Lass
Fairport Convention
Who Knows?
02:29
05
Restless
Fairport Convention
Who Knows?
04:09
06
Stranger To Himself
Fairport Convention
Who Knows?
03:16
07
Sloth
Fairport Convention
Who Knows?
18:15
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Acoustically Down Under
01-01-2005
Acoustically Down Under
01
Slipjigs And Reels
Fairport Convention
Acoustically Down Under
05:20
02
Woodworm Swing
Fairport Convention
Acoustically Down Under
03:14
03
Crazy Man Michael
Fairport Convention
Acoustically Down Under
04:55
04
There Once Was Love/Innstuck
Fairport Convention
Acoustically Down Under
04:39
05
The Naked Highwayman
Fairport Convention
Acoustically Down Under
04:42
06
Portmerion
Fairport Convention
Acoustically Down Under
05:09
07
Foolish You
Fairport Convention
Acoustically Down Under
03:30
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And the Band Played On
01-01-2005
And the Band Played On
01
Walk Awhile
Fairport Convention
And the Band Played On
05:33
02
The Game Pieces
Fairport Convention
And the Band Played On
05:07
03
The Wood & the Wire
Fairport Convention
And the Band Played On
05:00
04
My Love Is in America
Fairport Convention
And the Band Played On
05:00
05
The Widow of Westmoreland
Fairport Convention
And the Band Played On
05:13
06
Canny Capers - Medley Of: Step Away from the Bass/ Sir Norm De Norm/ My Gypsy Pal/ Conway's Cognac
Fairport Convention
And the Band Played On
06:06
07
Don't Leave Too Soon
Fairport Convention
And the Band Played On
04:39
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Journeyman's Grace
01-01-2005
Journeyman's Grace
01
Walk Awhile
Fairport Convention
Journeyman's Grace
05:33
02
The Game Pieces
Fairport Convention
Journeyman's Grace
05:07
03
The Wood & The Wire
Fairport Convention
Journeyman's Grace
05:00
04
My Love Is In America
Fairport Convention
Journeyman's Grace
05:00
05
The Widow Of Westmoreland
Fairport Convention
Journeyman's Grace
05:13
06
Canny Capers
Fairport Convention
Journeyman's Grace
06:06
07
Don't Leave Too Soon
Fairport Convention
Journeyman's Grace
04:40
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Over the Next Hill
2004 Matty Grooves Records. Issued under license to Compass Records.
16-08-2004
Over the Next Hill
01
Over the Next Hill
Fairport Convention
Over the Next Hill
04:24
02
I'm Already There
Fairport Convention
Over the Next Hill
06:42
03
Wait for the Tide to Come In
Fairport Convention
Over the Next Hill
04:39
04
Canny Capers
Fairport Convention
Over the Next Hill
05:13
05
Over the Falls
Fairport Convention
Over the Next Hill
04:33
06
The Wassail Song
Fairport Convention
Over the Next Hill
03:18
07
The Fossil Hunter
Fairport Convention
Over the Next Hill
06:15
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Festival
13-12-2002
Festival
01
Time Will Show The Wiser
Fairport Convention
Festival
03:55
02
One Sure Thing
Fairport Convention
Festival
03:42
03
Jacko'Diamonds
Fairport Convention
Festival
04:10
04
It Takes A Lot To Laugh
Fairport Convention
Festival
05:43
05
I'Ll Keep It With Mine
Fairport Convention
Festival
06:34
06
Nottamun Town
Fairport Convention
Festival
04:51
07
Cajun Woman
Fairport Convention
Festival
03:19
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The Airing Cupboard Tapes
01-01-2002
The Airing Cupboard Tapes
01
The Hexamshire Lass
Fairport Convention
The Airing Cupboard Tapes
02:38
02
Hens March Through The Midden/The Four Poster Bed
Fairport Convention
The Airing Cupboard Tapes
02:50
03
Sloth
Fairport Convention
The Airing Cupboard Tapes
13:04
04
It'll Take A Long Time
Fairport Convention
The Airing Cupboard Tapes
05:38
05
Walk Awhile
Fairport Convention
The Airing Cupboard Tapes
04:05
06
Furs And Feathers
Fairport Convention
The Airing Cupboard Tapes
04:50
07
Cell Song
Fairport Convention
The Airing Cupboard Tapes
04:05
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XXXV
2002 Woodworm Records .Issued under license to Compass Records.
01-01-2001
XXXV
01
Madeleine
Fairport Convention
XXXV
04:26
02
My Love is in America
Fairport Convention
XXXV
04:46
03
The Happy Man
Fairport Convention
XXXV
02:50
04
Portmeirion
Fairport Convention
XXXV
06:00
05
The Crowd
Fairport Convention
XXXV
06:13
06
The Banks of Sweet Primroses
Fairport Convention
XXXV
04:31
07
The Deserter
Fairport Convention
XXXV
06:58
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