Fairport Convention, Farwell,Farwell, LP UK Woodworm Records (September 1979) - BEAR 22 

 

"Farwell Farwell" is the album that was born from the 1979 tour and which saw various reissues in the nineties. The album cover features a fairytale illustration by Brigitte Rowland, while inside there are photographs of Mike Cooper taken during the tour.

"Farwell Farwell" è l'album che nasce dal tour del 1979 e che vedrà negli anni novanta varie ristampe. La copertina dell'album presenta una fiabesca illustrazione di Brigitte Rowland, mentre all'interno vi sono fotografie di Mike Cooper scattate durante il tour.

Tracks Side A: Matty Groves (Trad. Arr. Fairport Convention) / High Road To Linton (Trad. Arr. Fairport Convention) / Orange Blossom Special (Ervin Rouse) 8'34" - John Lee (Dave Swarbrick) 3'18" - The Bridge Over The River Ash (Trad. Arr. Fairport Convention) 2'40" - Sir Patrick Spens (Trad. Arr. Fairport Convention) 3'17"

Tracks Side B: Mr. Lacey (Ashley Hutchings) 3'36" - Walk Awhile (Richard Thompson / Dave Swarbrick) 4'13" - Bonny Black Hare (Trad. Arr. Fairport Convention) 2'40" - The Journeyman's Grace (Richard Thompson / Dave Swarbrick) 4'35" - Meet On The Ledge (Richard Thompson) 6'18"

Musicians: Simon Nicol: Vocals, Electric Guitar, Viola, Electric Dulcimer - Dave Swarbrick: Vocals, Fiddle, Mandolin - Dave Pegg: Vocals, Bass Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin - Bruce Rowland: Drums, Bass Guitar, Tambourine

Recorded:Mostly recorded Live May 1979 by Frank Owen using the Island Mobile at Birmingham University, Southampton University and Derby Assembly Rooms. Some vocals redone at Chipping Norton Studios. - Remixed by:Mike Pela, John Acock and Nick Critchley at Mill Stream Studios, Cheltenham - Live P.A. Mix:Nigel Williamson - Side Stage Mix:Tony Williamson - Stage Lighting:Mike Cooper - LP Cover Design:Birgitte Rowland - Outer Sleeve Photography:Steve Walker - Inside Sleeve Photography:Mike Cooper - Hand Copy by:Trisha Walker