This career overview of Fairport Convention tracks the British band’s progression from folk traditionalists to folk-rock pioneers. The title track was just their second single, but it became an anthem due to its rousing feel and gospel-tinged chorus of massed voices. Their cover of Dylan’s “Percy’s Song” features stirring harmonies, while the guitar/fiddle interplay and Sandy Denny’s yearning vocals on “Who Knows Where the Time Goes?” and “Fotheringay” make them sound like ancient ballads rather than songs of their time.
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Disc 2
Music Videos
- Steeleye Span
- John Renbourn, Bert Jansch & Pentangle
- Richard & Linda Thompson
- The Albion Band