Fairport Convention

Artist:  Fairport Convention
Origin:  England
Genre:  Folk, Folk Rock, British Folk, Progressive Folk

Original line-up:

Simon Nicol:  Guitar, Vocals
Richard Thompson:  Guitar, Vocals
Ashley Hutchings:  Bass
Shaun Frater:  Drums

Fairport Convention are an English Folk Rock Band formed in 1967, played harmony and guitar based Folk Rock in a style strongly influenced by Californian groups of the day (especially The Byrds).

Title:   Farewell, Farewell:  40th Anniversary Edition  (2019)
Genre:  Folk, Folk Rock, British Folk, Progressive Folk
Label:  Edsel Records/Demon Music Group
Rating:  ****

Tracks:

 1.  Matty Groves/High Road To Linton  (6:33)
 2.  Orange Blossom Special  (2:30)
 3.  John Lee  (3:19)
 4.  Bridge Over The River Ash  (3:19) 
 5.  Sir Patrick Spens  (3:44)
 6.  Mr. Lacey  (3:37)
 7.  Walk Awhile  (4:19)
 8.  Bonny Black Hare  (2:42)
 9.  The Journeyman's Grace  (4:43)
10. Meet On The Ledge  (6:22)

Bonus Tracks:

11. Rubber Band (Original Studio Single Version)  (3:05)
12. The Hen's March Through The Midden/The Four Poster Bed   (3:36)
13. Flatback Caper  (6:41)
14. Dirty Linen  (4:18)

Personnel:

Simon Nicol:  Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Violin
Dave Swarbrick:  Vocals, Violin, Mandolin
Dave Pegg:  Bass, Mandolin, Vocals, Violin
Bruce Rowland:  Drums, Vocals, Bass, Violin

Farewell, Farewell:  40th Anniversary Edition is a farewell tour album of Fairport Convention, released on July 19, 2019 by Edsel Records/Demon Music Group, recorded at Derby Assembly Rooms, Birmingham University and Southampton University.