Fairport Convention have had their fair share of anthologies, but the double-disc set Meet on the Ledge: The Classic Years (1967-1975) is arguably the best yet, rivaling the classic Fairport Chronicles, which was released just as the classic lineup was splitting apart. Meet on the Ledge is more exhaustive than that collection, and it also boasts a number of rarities, including the previously unreleased "Bonny Bunch of Roses" and "Poor Will and the Jolly Hangman." Undoubtedly, those will be of interest to collectors, but the 32-track set is still primarily targeted at neophytes and casual fans. Happily, it fulfills its goal of offering a flawless introduction -- not only does it provide a concise history of the band, but it's also tremendously entertaining. Which means that even if it satiates some appetites, it will whet others. But the best thing is that the compilation works well enough to remain entertaining, even if you know the albums inside out.
NineOctober 73Brilliancy Medley/Cherokee ShuffleTo Althea from PrisonLineup: The Three Daves (Peggie, DM and Swarb), Donahue, Lucas (I trust you're beginning to appreciate the fluidity here.)Most of Fairport's instrumental tracks are worth a listen. The oddball/standout here is To Althea From Prison: "Music by Swarb, lyrics from the works of Richard Lovelace while in prison - The Gate House, ...
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NineOctober 73Brilliancy Medley/Cherokee ShuffleTo Althea from PrisonLineup: The Three Daves (Peggie, DM and Swarb), Donahue, Lucas (I trust you're beginning to appreciate the fluidity here.)Most of Fairport's instrumental tracks are worth a listen. The oddball/standout here is To Althea From Prison: "Music by Swarb, lyrics from the works of Richard Lovelace while in prison - The Gate House, ...
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"*Fairport Convention* ":http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00007J35I/mikewebersweberw June 68*_Tracks:_Time Will Show the WiserJack o DiamondsChelsea Morning*The first album, when they were seen as sort of a British Jefferson Airplane; Judy Dyble on vocals, Martin Lamble on drums, Ashley (Tyger) Hutchings bass, Richard Thompson & Simon Nicol various guitars and mandolin, Ian MacDonald (la...
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| 1 Chelsea Morning |
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| 2 Fotheringay |
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| 3 Mr. Lacey |
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| 4 Book Song |
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| 5 I'll Keep It with Mine |
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| 6 Tale in Hard Time |
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| 7 Meet on the Ledge |
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| 8 Genesis Hall |
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| 9 A Sailor's Life |
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| 10 Who Knows Where the Time Goes? |
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| 11 Percy's Song |
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| 12 Come All Ye |
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| 13 Matty Groves |
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| 14 Tam Lin |
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| 15 Crazy Man Michael |
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| 16 Farewell, Farewell |
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| 17 Now Be Thankful |
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| 18 Bonny Bunch of Roses [#] |
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| 19 Walk Awhile |
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| 20 Sloth |
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| 21 Poor Will and the Jolly Hangman |
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| 22 Journeyman's Grace |
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| 23 John Lee |
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| 24 Rosie |
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| 25 The Plainsman |
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| 26 The Hexhamshire Lass |
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| 27 Polly on the Shore |
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| 28 Bring 'Em Down |
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| 29 Rising for the Moon |
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| 30 White Dress |
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| 31 Stranger to Himself |
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| 32 One More Chance |
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