From Loudersound.
Fairport Convention have released a new compilation, Fame And Glory, released through Cherry Red. The new collection gathers together the band’s recordings created for Alan Simon’s various rock operas, including Excalibur: The Celtic Rock Opera, on a ‘catch all’ release for fans to buy the recordings in one place.
The band previously made this compilation available to its fans, but this mainstream release adds three tracks including a previously unreleased studio recording Goodbye My Friends.
“Fairport Convention don’t often get asked to collaborate on outside projects, but none have been more exciting and artistically rewarding than those inspired by Alan Simon,” says Fairport’s Simon Nicholl. “One of the musical highlights of my professional life – and some of the most enjoyable times on and off stage. It’s great to have Fame And Glory as a souvenir of happy times.“
“I am so pleased to see this great album available again but with bonus tracks,” adds bassist Dave Pegg. “It was such a joy to record and play on these lovely songs with some of my favourite musicians. Do get hold of a copy!”
The current Fairport Convention line-up are joined by a slew of special guests on the recordings, which date back to 1999, including the late John Wetton, Martin Barre, John Helliwell, Jacqui McShee, Dave Mattacks, Andreas Vollenweider and more.
“This has got all the famous songs from my collaborations with Fairport Convention, sats Excalibur creator Alan Simon. “This album is considered some of Fairport at its best.”
Fairport Convention: Fame And Glory
1. Castle Rock
2. Pilgrims
3. Celtic Dream
4. Gest Of Gauvain
5. Morgane
6. Dragon Breath
7. Lugh
8. Behind The Darkness
9. La Guerre Folle
10. Fame And Glory
11. Sacrifice
12. Danza Del Crepusculo
13. Maire La Cordeliere
14. Duchess Anne
15. Soldier
16. Beltaine
17. Fame And Glory
18. Goodbye My Friends
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FAIRPORT CONVENTION Liege & Lief (1970 UK issue of the classic 1969 8-track LP on the pink rim 'palm tree' label with Witchseason logo, gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear and some spine paper loss whilst the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play - A very nice copy for this Fairport masterpiece ILPS9115)
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FAIRPORT CONVENTION Liege & Lief (1969 UK first issue 8-track LP on the Island pink 'i' label, gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little shelfwear with a bit of discolouration in places but nothing too extreme. The vinyl remains in EX/EX- condition with just spindlewear and one or two cosmetic scuffs to show for over fifty years. An acceptable copy at an advantageous price. Arguably the band's most solid effort - recommended! ILPS9115)
- Fairport Convention - Fairport Convention - 1st - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £350.00, $427.00, €413.00 (New Item) (arrived 03-Dec-2024 18:00)on January 20, 2025 at 7:49 pm
FAIRPORT CONVENTION Fairport Convention (Extremely rare 1968 UK first issue 12-track stereo vinyl LP, featuring Ian MacDonald, Judy Dyble, Richard Thompson, Simon Nichol, 'Tyger' Hutchings & Martin Lamble, produced by Joe & Tod Lloyd for Witchseason Productions. Recorded well in advance of their future popularity, this debut record sold quite poorly & has now become very difficult to find. Apart from the optimistic single 'If [Stomp]' that was released, most of the rest of this album has long since disappeared into history. Complete with the fully laminated picture sleeve, see 'more info' for condition details...)
- Fairport Convention - Liege & Lief - 1st - VG - UK - vinyl LP - £50.00, $61.00, €59.00 (New Item) (arrived 04-Dec-2024 10:44)on January 20, 2025 at 7:49 pm
FAIRPORT CONVENTION Liege & Lief (1969 UK first issue 8-track LP on the Island pink 'i' label, gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little shelfwear with a bit of discolouration in places but nothing too extreme. The vinyl remains in EX/EX- condition with just spindlewear and one or two cosmetic scuffs to show for over fifty years. An acceptable copy at an advantageous price. Arguably the band's most solid effort - recommended! ILPS9115)
- Fairport Convention - Full House - 2nd - UK - vinyl LP - £35.00, $42.70, €41.30 (New Item) (arrived 04-Dec-2024 12:22)on January 20, 2025 at 7:49 pm
FAIRPORT CONVENTION Full House (1970 UK second issue 7-track stereo LP on the pink 'i' label, textured gatefold picture sleeve with the reference to 'Poor Will & The Jolly Hangman' overprinted with the new tracklisting in gold & black on theback of the sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little of the usual light wear, with all text legible & the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with only a few signs of play ILPS9130)
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