Voted the most influential and important Folk album of all time by BBC Radio Two listeners, “Liege And Lief” followed a dificult time in Fairport Convention‘s existence – following a fatal car crash that killed drummer Martin Lamble and Richard Thompson‘s girlfriend – and further built on the fusion of contemporary Rock experimentation and traditional melodies established on “A Sailor’s Life.”
Including new members Dave Swarbrick and Dave Mattacks, by the time the album was released, Sandy Denny and Ashley Hutchings had both left the group.
This 2023 180g vinyl re-issue faithfully replicates the original 1969 Island Records UK release with gatefold sleeve.
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Tracklist:
SIDE A
1 Come All Ye 4:55
2 Reynardine 4:33
3 Matty Groves 8:08
4 Farewell, Farewell 2:38
SIDE B
1 The Deserter 4:10
2 Medley (4:00)
i The Lark In The Morning
ii Rakish Paddy
iii Foxhunter’s Jig
iv Toss The Feathers
3 Tam Lin 7:20
4 Crazy Man Michael 4:35