Originally recorded as a memento of the group's "final" tour from May to August of 1979, Farewell, Farewell was intended as Fairport's last release. It hasn't worked out that way, luckily, as the re-formed version of the group has done some good work, but this was still a rarity, about 23,000 copies (distributed by the bandmembers) ever pressed on vinyl. It's not in league with House Full, but it is a worthwhile album, featuring the final version of Fairport Convention in its unbroken line from the original group -- here including Simon Nicol, Dave Swarbrick, and Dave Pegg -- in good form, covering a cross section of their history. Songs include a crunchy version of "Mr. Lacey"; faithful, emphatic renditions of "John Lee" and "Sir Patrick Spens"; a lustily sung "Walk Awhile"; and a warmly nostalgic "Meet on the Ledge"; with a finale of Mike Waterson's "Rubber Band." Reissued in 1997 with bonus tracks.
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| 1 Matty Groves/High Road to Linton |
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| 2 Orange Blossom Special |
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| 3 John Lee |
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| 4 Bridge over the River Ash |
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| 5 Sir Patrick Spens |
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| 6 Mr. Lacey |
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| 7 Walk Awhile |
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| 8 Bonny Black Hare |
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| 9 The Journeyman's Grace |
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| 10 Meet on the Ledge |
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| 11 Rubber Band |
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