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The History of Fairport Convention is the first compilation of tracks by Fairport Convention, released in 1972. At the time it was released, it appeared that the band had folded. The cover had a "family tree" by Pete Frame on the front.
History. Origins. Bassist Ashley Hutchings met guitarist Simon Nicol in North London in 1966 when they both played in the Ethnic Shuffle Orchestra.
LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo. Explore the tracklist, credits, statistics, and more for The History Of Fairport Convention by Fairport Convention. Compare versions and buy on Discogs.
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Fairport Convention was the most famous British folk revival band, even if they were probably the less artistically skilled. They embodied the quintessence of this movement, who rarely could depart from its revival trait.
The History of Fairport Convention. By Fairport Convention. . Artist. Fairport Convention. Type. Compilation. Released. November 1972. RYM Rating. 4.00 / 5.00.5 from 228 ratings. Ranked. # 9 for 1972, # 1,481 overall. Genres. British Folk Rock Progressive Folk. Descriptors. Languages. English, French. Previous. Next.
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Review by Syzygy. SPECIAL COLLABORATOR Honorary Collaborator. If you want a good introduction to the original incarnation of Fairport Convention, this compilation gives a pretty good overview of their fist seven albums and the celebrated line ups featuring Sandy Denny, Richard Thompson et al.
History of Fairport Convention by Fairport Convention released in 1972. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
