Name: The Broadcast Album 1968-1970
Brand: Fairport Convention

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RANDB96LP

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-08-09

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5060331752844

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9999

Black LP

Artist

Fairport Convention

Genre GB

Folk

Label GB

Rhythm and Blues

<p>Fairport Convention is an English folk rock band that was formed in 1967. With a rich history spanning over five decades, they have become one of the most influential and iconic bands in the genre. Known for their unique blend of traditional folk music with elements of rock, Fairport Convention has captivated audiences worldwide with their timeless sound and heartfelt lyrics. Their contributions to the folk rock movement have left an indelible mark on the music industry, making them a must-listen for any fan of this genre.</p>

<p>Formidable Rhythm and Blues (also known as Rhythm And Blues Formidable) was a French series launched by Barclay in 1966. As a distributor for different labels such as Atlantic, Atco, Stax, and others, this label played a significant role in promoting the vibrant genre of rhythm and blues. Over the years, some of these remarkable compilations were reissued through WEA Filipacchi Music in their renowned series.</p>

In this release the uncharted waters of Fairport Convention’s early voyages across the UK, European and American airwaves are navigated. Fairport initially focused on covers of future classics by US / Canadian singer-songwriters such as Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Richard Farina and Bob Dylan, but delivered these covers in increasingly extended electric versions, becoming England’s answer to Jefferson Airplane. Within two years the band evolved into the prime-movers of British electric folk-rock, mixing electrified traditional songs with outstanding original material provided mainly by Sandy Denny and Richard Thompson. 

Side One 1. Time Will Show The Wiser (Emmitt Rhodes) 2. I Still Miss Someone (Johnny Cash/Roy Cash Jnr.) 3. Bird On A Wire (Leonard Cohen) 4. If It Feels Good, You Know it Can't Be Wrong (Thompson/ Hutchings) 5. I'll Keep It With Mine (Bob Dylan). 

Side Two 1. Sickness And Diseases (Swarbrick/ Thompson) 2. Sloth (Swarbrick/ Thompson) 3. Billy The Orphan Boy's Lonely Xmas (Thompson) 4. She Moves Through The Fair (Traditional)

The Broadcast Album 1968-1970

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