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Meet on the Ledge: The Classic Years (1967-1975) [Double CD] [Original recording remastered]

~ Fairport Convention (Artist)
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  • Audio CD (16 Aug 1999)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Double CD, Original recording remastered
  • Label: Island
  • ASIN: B00000JNMO
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 79,145 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Chelsea Morning
2. Fotheringay
3. Mr Lacey
4. Book Song
5. I'll Keep It With Mine
6. Tale In Hard Time
7. Genesis Hall
8. Sailor's Life
9. Who Knows Where The Time Goes
10. Percy's Song
11. Meet On The Ledge
12. Come All Ye Matty Groves
13. Tam Lin
14. Crazy Man Michael
15. Farewell Farewell
16. Now Be Thankful
17. Bonny Bunch Of Roses
18. Walk Awhile
19. Poor Will And The Jolly Hangman
20. Journeyman's Grace
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Fairport Convention in its early years was to British folk-rock what the Byrds were to the genre's American bookend. Boasting in their heyday a frontline of Sandy Denny, Richard Thompson, and Iain Matthews, the group's impact has, if anything, grown in the years since the classic line-up split up. Fairport's stature is largely attributable to the ongoing popularity of Brit-folk touchstones Liege and Lief and Unhalfbricking, as well as Thompson's continued high-calibre solo work. Meet on the Ledge offers 32 tracks on two CDs, ranging from the band's somewhat awkward pre-Denny 1967 recordings and on into the mid-1970s, nearly a half-decade after Thompson had moved on. Instructive liner notes and a smattering of rare and previously unreleased tracks make this anthology an exceptional starting point for those who haven't immersed themselves in Fairport Convention and the movement they cultivated. --Steven Stolder

CD Description
A superlative double-disc set, MEET ON THE LEDGE is the best Fairport Convention compilation, and one of the few that focuses entirely on the ever-shifting band's most musically fruitful period. Although subtitled THE CLASSIC YEARS (1967-1975), the collection largely overlooks the original, semi-psychedelic pop lineup featuring singer Judy Dyble, including only their soaring electric cover of Joni Mitchell's "Chelsea Morning". With track two, Dyble replacement Sandy Denny's ballad "Fotheringay", the group's signature blend of traditional British folk forms and electric rock & roll is already in place, and that combination remains on display through the next 30 tracks. The personnel changes every few songs, with fiddler Dave Swarbrick joining early, and Denny and lead guitarist Richard Thompson (who first revealed his immense songwriting gifts with the haunting title track) eventually leaving, but the soul of Fairport Convention remains constant.The set includes several rarities, but no previously unreleased tracks; those with the augmented CD reissues of the classic albums have the lot, making MEET ON THE LEDGE best for relative newcomers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Fairport Convention!, 24 Jun 2006
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"Meet on the Ledge" covers Fairport Convention's recording career from their first Polydor album from 1967 till "Rising from the Moon" from 1975; the last one to feature Sandy Denny.

On their first 3-4 albums the Fairports were a more pop/rock oriented band than many people may realise. It wasn't until Dave Swarbrick's entry in 1969 that they grew into the traditional-folk/rock group that has become their trademark since.

Their first album, with Judy Dyble, is only represented by Joni Mitchell's "Chelsea Morning". It's a fine song from an album that had its fine moments, but lacked clear direction.

Their next two albums, on the other hand is very well reprented here.

5 songs from "What we did in our Holidays" and close to 27 minutes from "Unhalfbricking".

These two albums show great song-writing from both Richard Thompson and Sandy Denny. Sandy Denny's "Fotheringay" and "Who Knows Where the Time Goes" are both among her finest. Thompson contributes fine songs like "Meet on the Ledge" and "Genesis Hall"

Both albums feature covers of obscure Bob Dylan songs like "I'll Keep it With Mine" and "Percy's Song". I particularly like the latter, which was one of the songs that really turned me on to the band.

Their inspiration from traditional British music shows on both albums; especially on their 11 minute version of "A Sailor's Life", which features guest appearance of Dave Swarbrick ( on violin ) , who was soon to be a permanent member.

Their next album, the folk-rock classic "Liege and Lief", was Fairport Convention in a new line-up. Ian Matthews and Martin Lamble had been replaced by Dave Mattacks and Dave Swarbrick, both key members in Fairport history.

The album features traditional songs and great new originals like "Farewell Farewell" ( Thompson ), "Crazy Man Michael" ( Thompson/Swarbrick ) and "Come All Ye" (Denny/Hutchings ) . Their songwriting was very much in a traditional folk-style; so the album is very consistent and an all-time classic of folk-rock. It is very well represented with five tracks out of eight. One of my favourites from the album "The Deserter" is oddly enough not featured, though.

After "Liege and Lief" Sandy Denny and Ashley Hutchings were next to leave. Sandy was not replaced and Dave Pegg ( another key person in their history ) took over the bass, and added brilliant mandolin-picking to their style.

The new line-up recorded a great single "Now Be Thankful" by Thompson and Swarbrick, which is obviously included here.

Their 1970 album "Full House" is another milestone in folk-rock. The vocals of Swarbrick, Thompson and to a lesser extent Simon Nicol are so great that the voice of Sandy Denny is not missed here. The album is represented by Thompson's and Swarbrick's "Walk Awhile" and the live-favourite "Sloth". Two more songs from that period is included here. Their early 10 minute version of "Bonny Bunch of Roses" and the "Full House" outtake "Poor Will and the Jolly Hangman"; another Swarbrick/Thompson compostion which was pulled from the album in the last moment, which was really a big shame - a great song which is now included in its right place on the CD reissue of that album.

Strangely enough their next album "Angel Delight" is only represented by Swarbrick and Thompson's "Journeyman's Grace". Thompson had left the band by then and is not credited on the album except as a co-writer on "Journeyman's Grace" and "Sickness and Diseases".

The album may not be quite as consistent as "Full House", but still a very good album, and I think songs like "Banks of the Sweetprimroses" and "Angel Delight" had deserved a place on this compilation.

Their next album "John Babbacombe Lee" (1971) was a concept album, telling the story of the hanging of John Lee which never succeeded. Though it's a great album, and probably very much a Dave Swarbrick project, it is only represented by one track. This probably makes good sense, as the songs obviously work best as a whole.

Their next album "Rosie" was slightly more pop/mainstream oriented. Simon Nicol had left ( the last original member ) and had been replaced by Jerry Donahue and Trevor Lucas.

From the album we have Dave Swarbrick's beatiful "Rosie", which must be one his greatest songs. Very moving to hear Sandy Denny's and Linda Thompson's voices on the chorus. Richard Thompson is also playing on the track. The deep voice of Trevor Luces can ve heard on the other "Rosie" track "The Plainsman", which is also a fine song.

This line-up recorded one more album "Nine". Of the three track included from that album Dave Pegg's "Polly on the Shore" is by far my favourite; great vocals from Trevor Lucas. Dave Swarbrick's "To Althea From Prison" been a great addition from that album. The exquisite guitarplaying of Jerry Donahue is shining on many of the "Nine"-tracks.

The next album, and the last one to be represented here, is "Rising for the Moon" for which Sandy Denny had rejoined the band. After this album the band made a total change of direction ( into acoustic traditional folk ) with the commercially ( and artistically? ) flop of "Gottle o Geer", which was also to be their final original album for Island Records.

"Rising for the Moon" marks a fine end to a great era. With great songs from Sandy Denny ( the title track, "Stranger to Himself", "What is True", "After Halloween" and "One More Time" and Dave Swarbrick's "White Dress" and "Nighttime Girl". Sandy Denny is clearly the dominating personality here. The four songs selected for this compilation represent the album perfectly.

This compilation is highly recommendable; and if you want more of the same Island Records have reissued most of the Fairport Convention albums with great bonus-tracks.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An album well worth buying., 3 Jun 2000
This compilation contains almost 2 hours and 40 minutes of music and, although there are a few low points, these are far exceeded by the highs.

The main reason I baulked at a five star rating is the inclusion of the previously unreleased 'Bonny Bunch of Roses' which, presumably, was not included on 'Full House' because of its endless turgidness which at least matched its theme, that of the Napoleonic army's march to Moscow. Don't waste your money if this is the only track you haven't already got. It is simply not worth it.

Much of the best material on the album can be found on the 'History of Fairport Convention' but there are a number of additions that make this album worth the extra investment. The covers of Dylan's 'I'll Keep it with Mine' and 'Percy's Song' and the superb 'Tam Lin' are three notable examples.

The classics are all here. The title track, 'Matty Groves', 'Crazy Man Michael','Sloth', 'A Sailor's Life' and so on, and if that isn't enough there's the incomparable 'Who Knows Where the Time Goes' which can still send shivers down the spine and was made even more poignant by Sandy Denny's tragic early death.

Some interesting biographical notes are contained in the accompanying booklet alongside some nostalgic photographs for those of us old enough to remember! This is undoubtedly an album well worth buying.

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