Fairport Convention

 

Artist:  Fairport Convention 
Origin:  England
Genre:  Folk, Folk Rock, British Folk, British Folk Rock, 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:  Fairport Convention (2023)

Genre:  Folk, Folk Rock, British Folk, British Folk Rock, Progressive Folk

Label:  Polydor Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Time Will Show The Wiser (3:04)

 2.  I Don't Know Where I Stand (3:43)

 3.  If (Stomp) (2:45)

 4.  Decameron (3:42)

 5.  Jack O'Diamonds (3:28)

 6.  Portfolio (1:58)

Side Two:

 1.  Chelsea Morning (3:03)

 2.  Sun Shade (3:46)

 3.  The Lobster (4:45)

 4.  It's Alright Ma, It's Only Witchcraft (3:12)

 5.  One Sure Thing (2:52)

 6.  M. 1 Breakdown (1:23)

Personnel:

Judy Dyble:  Lead Vocals, Electric and Acoustic Autoharps, Recorder, Piano

Ian MacDonald (Ian Mattews):  Lead Vocals, Jew's Harp

Simon Nicol:  Vocals, Electric 12- & 6-String and  Acoustic Guitars

Richard Thompson:  Vocals, Lead Electric and  Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin 

Ashley Hutchings:  Bass,Jug, Double Bass
Martin Lamble:  Percussion

Fairport Convention is the debut studio album by Fairport Convention, originally released on June 1968 by Polydor Records, remastered and reissued on June 30, 2023 by Polydor Records.  180 Gram Vinyl.