Fairport Convention is a Rock album by Fairport Convention, originally released in 1968. On Gatefold: 62 pressings tracked.
Sound DNA
- Rock
About
Fairport Convention is Fairport Convention's debut album. The band formed in 1967, with original line-up Judy Dyble and Ian MacDonald (later known as Iain Matthews) (vocals), Richard Thompson and Simon Nicol (guitars), Ashley “Tyger” Hutchings (bass) and Sean Frater, replaced after their first gig by Martin Lamble (percussion). In this form they made their major London stage debut in one of Brian Epstein’s Sunday concerts at the Saville Theatre. With a rock approach strongly influenced by Jefferson Airplane's first two albums (as opposed to the traditional English folk fusion they later became famous for), the debut album features covers of .
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Tracklist
- 1Time Will Show the Wiser3:04
- 2I Don't Know Where I Stand3:43
- 3If (Stomp)2:45
- 4Decameron3:42
- 5Jack O' Diamonds3:28
- 6Portfolio1:58
- 7Chelsea Morning3:03
- 8Sun Shade3:46
- 9The Lobster4:45
- 10It's Alright Ma, It's Only Witchcraft3:12
- 11One Sure Thing2:52
- 12M.1 Breakdown1:23
- 13Suzanne5:45
- 14If I Had a Ribbon Bow2:40
- 15Morning Glory3:09
- 16Reno, Nevada7:43
Credits
Performers
- Ashley HutchingsBASS BASS GUITAR
- Simon NicolGUITAR BANJO VIOLIN
- Martin LamblePERCUSSION VIOLIN
- Judy DybleVOCALS RECORDER PIANO
- Richard ThompsonVOCALS GUITAR MANDOLIN
- Iain MatthewsVOCALS JEW'S HARP LEAD VOCALS
- Clare LowtherCELLO
- Tristan FryVIBRAPHONE
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 62 pressings tracked on Gatefold