Meet on the Ledge: The Classic Years (1967-1975)

by Fairport Convention

Meet on the Ledge: The Classic Years (1967-1975) cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: August 1999
  • Label: Island
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 2:36:03
  • Community rating: 3.93/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A two-disc compilation of Fairport Convention's Island Records years, 1967 to 1975, the period in which the band effectively created British folk rock. The set covers the line-ups featuring Sandy Denny and Richard Thompson and the landmark album 'Liege & Lief'.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, storytelling, folk, vocal, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Chelsea Morning (3:02)
  2. Fotheringay (3:01)
  3. Mr. Lacey (2:50)
  4. Book Song (3:12)
  5. I'll Keep It With Mine (5:52)
  6. Tale In Hard Time (3:25)
  7. Meet On The Ledge (2:49)
  8. Genesis Hall (3:35)
  9. A Sailor's Life (11:12)
  10. Who Knows Where The Time Goes? (5:07)
  11. Percy's Song (6:47)
  12. Come All Ye (4:58)
  13. Matty Groves (8:06)
  14. Tam Lin (7:09)
  15. Crazy Man Michael (4:36)
  16. Farewell, Farewell (2:36)
  17. Now Be Thankful (2:21)
  18. Bonny Bunch Of Roses (10:45)
  19. Walk Awhile (3:57)
  20. Sloth (9:10)
  21. Poor Will And The Jolly Hangman (5:28)
  22. Journeyman's Grace (4:31)
  23. John Lee (3:01)
  24. Rosie (3:35)
  25. The Plainsman (3:16)
  26. The Hexhamshire Lass (2:27)
  27. Polly On The Shore (4:53)
  28. Bring 'Em Down (5:55)
  29. Rising For The Moon (4:06)
  30. White Dress (3:42)
  31. Stranger To Himself (2:49)
  32. One More Chance (7:50)

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