History of Fairport Convention (1972)

About this title: Originally a double album, this 18-song CD is a good selection of the better songs recorded by the group from What We Did on Our Holidays thru Babbacombe Lee, including "Sailor's Life," "Who Knows Where the Time Goes," "Meet On the Ledge," "Si Tu Dois Partir," "Matty Groves," "Sloth," and "Angel Delight." It's no substitute for any of the albums up to and including Full House, but it's adequate for someone on a limited budget. As with most Fairport albums, the notes are virtually nonexistent, but in place of a historical essay, the CD reproduces the original album's group family tree by Pete ... read more

Tracks:

1. Meet on the Ledge [Thompson]
2. Fotheringay [Denny]
3. Mr. Lacey [Hutchings]
4. Book Song [Thompson/Matthews]
5. Sailor's Life [Traditional]
6. Si Tu Dois Partir [Dylan]
7. Who Knows Where the Time Goes? [Denny]
8. Matty Groves [Traditional]
9. Now Be Thankful [Swarbrick/Thompson]
10. Walk Awhile [Swarbrick/Thompson]
11. Sloth [Mattacks/Nicol/Pegg]
12. Bonny Black Hare [Traditional]
13. Angel Delight [Mattacks/Nicol/Pegg]
14. Bridge over the River Ash [Traditional]
15. John Lee [Swarbrick]
16. Breakfast in Mayfair [Nicol]
17. Hanging Song [Swarbrick/Pegg]
18. The Hen's March/The Four Poster Bed [Traditional]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.