Fairport Convention, Angel Delight, LP UK Island Records (June 1971) - ILPS 9162  

Richard Thompson leaves the group, as does manager Joe Boyd. Simon Nicol thus acquires an important role both for the arrangements and for the role of vocalist that he shares with Swarbrick. Overall it's a nice album: the cover of the American edition has a dark brown color while the European one is very light. Inside there are photographs by Roberta Nicol (abandoned houses, statues covered in vegetation) and an introduction by Jim Bickhart.

Richard Thompson abbandona il gruppo, così come il manager Joe Boyd. Simon Nicol acquista così un ruolo di rilievo sia per gli arrangiamenti, sia per il ruolo di vocalist che condivide con Swarbrick. Nel complesso si tratta di un bel disco: la copertina dell'edizione americana presenta un colore marrone scuro mentre quella europea è molto chiara. All'interno si trovano le fotografie di Roberta Nicol (case abbandonate, statue coperte di vegetazione) e una introduzione di Jim Bickhart.

Tracks Side A:: Lord Marlborough (Trad. Arr. Fairport Convention) 3'21" - Sir William Gower (Trad. Arr. Fairport Convention) 4'54" - Bridge Over The River Ash (Trad. Arr. Fairport Convention) 2'12" - Wizard Of Wordly Game (Dave Swarbrick / Simon Nicol) 4'05" - The Journeyman's Grace (Dave Swarbrick / Richard Thompson) 4'31"

Tracks Side B: Angel Delight (Dave Swarbrick / Simon Nicol / Dave Pegg / Dave Mattacks) 3'34" - Banks of Sweet Primroses (Trad. Arr. Fairport Convention) 4'12" - Instrumental Medley: The Cuckoo's Nest / Hardiman The Fiddler / Papa Stoor (Trad. Arr. Fairport Convention) 3'25" - The Bonny Black Hare (Trad. Arr. Fairport Convention) 3'04" - Sickness & Diseases (Richard Thompson / Dave Swarbrick) 3'47"

Musicians: Dave Swarbrick: Vocals, Fiddle, Viola, Mandolin, Cuckoo Pipe - Simon Nicol: Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Electric Dulcimer, Viola - Dave Pegg: Vocals, Bass, Electric Guitar, Fiddle, Viola - Dave Mattacks: Drums, Percussion, Bass Guitar, Piano, Harmonium, Tambourine Recorded:February - March 1971 at Sound Techniques, London - Produced by:Fairport Convention & John Wood - Sound Engineer:John Wood - Sleeve Notes:Robin W. Gee - Cover & Photography:Roberta Nicol