A very metaphorical Thompson lyric, in which the struggle of love is laid out in the language of conflict in 3 short verses, and in which the battle is played out in the interplay of guitar and violin, between verses 2 and 3 spiraling higher and higher, with increasing intensity until the storm breaks, and the song resolves in calm, as after passionate love-making.
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A very metaphorical Thompson lyric, in which the struggle of love is laid out in the language of conflict in 3 short verses, and in which the battle … read more
A very metaphorical Thompson lyric, in which the struggle of love is laid out in the language of conflict in 3 short verses, and in which the battle is played out in the interplay of gui… read more
Fairport Convention is often credited with being one of the first English folk rock bands. Formed in 1967, Fairport rapidly developed from playing cover versions of American 'west coast' music to an individual style which melded rock music with traditional English folk tunes and songs. Like their peers The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield and Jefferson Airplane they were blessed with several considerable individual talents and produced music that -at least initially- was eclectic, as well as exploratory. This side of the band may best be heard on Heyday, a collection of tracks … read more
Fairport Convention is often credited with being one of the first English folk rock bands. Formed in 1967, Fairport rapidly developed from playing cover versions of American 'west coas… read more
Fairport Convention is often credited with being one of the first English folk rock bands. Formed in 1967, Fairport rapidly developed from playing cover versions of American 'west coast' music to an individual style which me… read more