TalkAwhile - The Folk Corporation Forum

OK, here we go-

1.Ye Mariners All
2.Reynard The Fox
3.The Happy Man
4.Keep On Turning The Wheel
5.The Crowd
6.Woodworm Swing
7.New Chris Song
8.New Ric Instrumental
[Interval]
9.Widow Of Westmoreland
10.Angel Delight
11.How Many Times
12.Wait For The Tide
13.Hawkward's Army
14.Tam Lin
15.Who Knows Where The Time Goes
16.Come All Ye
17.Matty Groves/Bowman's Retreat
18.Best Wishes
19.Meet on The Ledge

Oh please, not another list :P

I think I'm losing the will to live  ::)

You know what I like about going to a gig?

Not having a clue what the band is going to play.   ;)

Well I thought lists and discussions about things like this were what this place was (supposed to be) all about....

I don't imagine you're a million miles away with a setlist like that, kascadekid....  :)

So, you like it ???

Hmmmm...it's the sort of setlist I'd expect to see  ;)  

Oh God, you do ask difficult questions...Ummmm, I prefer the acoustic performances in smaller venues.  Er, I'll get my coat...

Ok, then, I'm not a HUGE fan of the current band, most of whose recorded material from the last decade at least does very little for me....  Speaking personally, I'm a fan of what Fairport were, rather than what they are.  Although it makes me a bit sad to say so....

Please, not
3.The Happy Man
4.Keep On Turning The Wheel
5.The Crowd
6.Woodworm Swing
15.Who Knows Where The Time Goes
16.Come All Ye

OK.....

Now that is a surprise. I'd be interested to hear your thinking on those. I'm with you on the others though and share David's sentiments generally.

WKWTTG has had massive exposure over the last few months. I think, like all great songs, a period of rest and contemplation is deserved.

And I don't like "Come All Ye". So sue me.

My reticence about "Happy Man" and KOTTW reflect my reticence ove Chris Leslie songs. Sorry to those that adore 'em, but I'm not a fan of most of his offerings to Fairport. And "Woodworm Swing" I just find twee these days.

It's worth saying that I am in the minority who do like "The Crowd", but I think that a few years need to pass before it returns to the repertoire.

Sincere apologies to anyone having apoplexy at this point.

Everyone to their own.

Well said that man!!  ;) ;)

What are you worth?  ;D



I really liked his stuff on the WKWTTG album & still love John Gaudie which I think is up there in the pantheon of Fairport songs but I agree, it has been the law of diminishing returns since then. There is generally one on each album that I like but there are too many that are too similar. Having said that, I am glad that the band at least has a resident writer rather than having to import all its material from outside. I know it won't sit well with many on TAW but I don't really need to hear Fairport singing too many Ralph McTell songs or inferior covers of Clive Gregson & Andy Partridge.

I'm worth sod all. So sue away. ;D

But I do like John Gaudie. I think Chris' writing can be great, but he writes for his voice / range and although that's understandable, I'd like to hear Simon's superb voice used better.

My fantasy set list;

'Nine' live (the whole album - I think Simons voice matches Tevor's materiel very well, and Chris does a passable Swarb)
>break<
10 songs from the back catalogue that have not been played live in the last ten years (or since release for newer materiel)
>Encore<
Sloth
John The Gun (with a While for the vocal)


More seriously, with such a huge back catalogue it would be great to get away grom 'the usual' more. I used to love 'The Hiring Fair', but I just don't want to hear it any more.

Don't worry, you still won't know - this is just a wish list.



I think Happy Man is a traditional song, not one of Chris Leslie's.



I like Chris's voice and his songwriting but I do prefer a gig to have more of Simon singing.  I would really really like them to have a go at some 'new' traditional songs that they have never done before.

I should really know the answer to this one, but are there any Chris/Simon duets in the repertoire?  Or would that just be a bit...  odd... ?
(Notwithstanding the fact that they each do backing vocals on each others' songs anyway.)

I'd have a complete gig of Chris/Ric fiddle duelling if I could - well, more of that anyway.  Preferably with big effects!

Overall though, it doesn't really matter - whatever they do is fine by me!

Yup, the Happy Man is a Morris dance from Adderbury, where Chris lives.

The newer version of Tam Lin.

Better not. I'd be opening myself up to a counter suit for not liking The Bonny Black Hare & The Bonny Bunch of Roses. Any song with the word "Bonny" in the title in fact!  ;D