Fairport Convention - What We Did On Our Holidays

Cat. no: UMCLP047
Format: LP
Barcode: 805520240475
Release Date: 30 Jun 2023
Genre: Folk

Original vocalist Jusy Dyble left the group in 1968 and was replaced by Alexandra 'Sandy' Denny. The rest of the line-up remained unchanged, and a move to Island Records saw What We Did On Our Holidays released in January the following year. Denny made her mark immediately with her opening song, Fotheringhay. Her voice, as accomplished as Dyble's but bluesier, added a new bite to the material. As well as Dylan and Joni Mitchell covers, the group began to experiment with traditional folk, covering She Moves Through The Fair and Nottamun Town. The album also includes Meet On The Ledge, Fairport's anthem, written by Richard Thompson.

This re-issue faithfully replicates the original 1969 Island Records UK release and is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl.

Tracks: Fotheringay / Mr. Lacey / Book Song / "The Lord Is In This Place....How Dreadful Is This Place." / No Man's Land / I'll Keep It With Mine / Eastern Rain / Nottamun Town / Tale In Hard

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