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 (Mid 80s UK 'Island Life Collection' series issue of the 1969 8-track LP, regarded by many as not only one of the best albums in their history, but one of the most influential English folk-rock albums of all time.Barcoded picture sleeve with series inner. This example is still sealed and unplayed 'As New' ILPM9115)
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FAIRPORT CONVENTION Liege & Lief (Classic 1969 UK first issue 8-track LP on the Island pink 'i' label, gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little edge scuffing & light shelfwear/discolouration with the vinyl remaining in Excellent condition with few signs of play. A nice collector's copy of an album that defined a genre & is probably one of the finest albums ever made ILPS9115)
- Fairport Convention - Liege & Lief - 1st - UK - vinyl LP - £395.00, $497.70, €462.15 (Back In Stock) (arrived 22-Nov-2023 10:15)on March 28, 2024 at 9:44 am
FAIRPORT CONVENTION Liege & Lief (Rare 1969 UK first issue 8-track pink 'i' label vinyl LP - Their fourth album, which prominently features Sandy Denny as lead female vocalist, defined an entire genre. The gatefold picture sleeve shows minimal shelfwear and the vinyl remains near 'as new' with few signs of play - A wonderful copy of this classic album! ILPS9115)
- Fairport Convention - Full House - 3rd - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £50.00, $63.00, €58.50 (New Item) (arrived 11-Dec-2023 14:06)on March 28, 2024 at 9:44 am
FAIRPORT CONVENTION Full House (1970 UK third press pink 'i' label 7-track LP, housed in the textured gatefold picture sleeve with corrected tracklisting on the reverse. The sleeve is Excellent with some minor scuffing, forgiveable with age & the vinyl is nice & clean & in Excellent condition with just a couple of faint signs of play ILPS9130) See 'More Info' for further details of this rare edition ...
- Fairport Convention - The History Of - 1st - Dark Blue - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £50.00, $63.00, €58.50 (New Item) (arrived 28-Dec-2023 09:57)on March 28, 2024 at 9:44 am
FAIRPORT CONVENTION The History Of Fairport Convention (1972 UK first issue 20-track double compilation LP on the pink rim Island label, gatefold picture sleeve with integral twelve page booklet & seal on the front with DARK BLUE ribbon indicating a first issue. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl looks barely played ICD4)
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