Fairport Convention - Liege & Lief 1969

The fourth album from the Fairport Convention, originally released in December 1969, is considered by many to be the paramount of British folk-rock. After three solid albums of folk-rock that only hinted at their British roots, Liege & Lief is the first Fairport record to fully and completely embrace their home country. They roll through no less than four traditional British folk songs including an incredible reading of "Tam Lin" along with quality originals that pay tribute to and expand on their rich tradition. This is the last Fairport Convention record to feature core members Sandy Denny and Ashley Hutchings, and though it is decidedly British it is an absolute classic of electric folk-rock of any variety. Released on Island (ILPS 9115). Produced once again by Joe Boyd.

Personnel
Sandy Denny - vocals
Dave Swarbrick - fiddle, viola
Richard Thompson - electric & acoustic guitars, backing vocals
Simon Nicol - electric, 6-string & 12-string acoustic guitars, backing vocals
Ashley Hutchings - bass guitar, backing vocals
Dave Mattacks - drums, percussion


Tracks
1. Come All Ye
2. Reynardine
3.Matty Groves
4. Farewell, Farewell
5. The Deserter
6. Medley: The Lark In The Morning/Rakish Paddy/The Foxhunter’s Gig/Toss T
7. Tam Lin
8. Crazy Man Michael

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