Fairport Convention - From Cropredy to Portmeirion (special)
SKU
15-Eagle 20111
"Winter Tour of the UK 1989. This disc is a nice sampler of a Fairport show. The line-up here is Simon Nicol: Lead vocals & acoustic guitar, Dave Pegg: Bass guitar, mandolin, vocals and funny faces. Ric Sanders: Violin. Dave Mattacks: Drums & keyboards and Maartin Allcock plays eveything else. The show I attended was over three hours in length at Toads Place in Portland, Maine in May 89. Lots of new material was played, Red & Gold had not been released in the USA at time. The power and excellence of the band five feet in front of me and in top form left a goofy grin on my face for the entire show. This CD represents a moment in time and it is a good purchase even though more of the show should have been presented here. "Bird From The Mountian", features Dave Pegg in fine vocal form. "London River", sounds better live than the version on "Red & Gold". "Portmeiron" showcases Ric's outstanding playing and stage antics. Simon sings "From A Distance" years ahead of Bette Midler ruining the tune. Things wrap up in a medley of "Lark / Matty Groves / Juggler". Of course "Meet On the Ledge" is the encore. Recommended."-Philip S. Wolf