"Farewell, Farewell" was written by Richard Thompson, following the car crash in which his girlfriend Jeannie Franklyn and the band's drummer Martin Lamble were killed. The tune is from the traditional song Willy O'Winsbury.
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"Farewell, Farewell" was written by Richard Thompson, following the car crash in which his girlfriend Jeannie Franklyn and the band's … read more
"Farewell, Farewell" was written by Richard Thompson, following the car crash in which his girlfriend Jeannie Franklyn and the band's drummer Martin Lamble were killed. Th… 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
