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Robin Williamson solo is still an excellent performer.
I was a great ISB fan which was why their Cropredy performance was such a disappointment.
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« Reply #41 on: November 14, 2006, 12:19:39 PM » |
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« Reply #42 on: November 14, 2006, 12:38:10 PM » |
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For me: worst: Dubliners or Lonnie Donegan  best: Edward II or Barrage |
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« Reply #43 on: November 14, 2006, 01:02:57 PM » |
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Best Headliner - Joint First The Leningrad Cowboys '93 - My first Cropredy so everything was good that weekend.  All About Eve '00 The Oysterband '04 10cc '06 Worst Country Joe McDonald '05 - The first time I've ever gone to the Brasenose during a headline act. However, for me the best band ever at Cropredy was Blue Tapestry '03, an absolutely stunning performance.  The worst bands I've seen at Cropredy were the ISB '00 & Jah Wobble '05, though if I had to make a choice I'd prefer to watch Jah Wobble again. |
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« Reply #44 on: November 14, 2006, 01:22:06 PM » |
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Worst - Roy Williamson: I had to go and cringe in a corner. A great shame cos I adored them in the old days
and most strangely, one early RT set when I just wasn't in the mood (and it was raining...)
Best - the last RT set when I definately was in the mood! Also, the great Lonnie Donnegan who took me completely by surprise by his energy and was better than I remembered from the days of my youth childhood!
and SofH of course and Chris & Julie in all their guises (including their great last Albion set)
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« Reply #45 on: November 14, 2006, 01:36:03 PM » |
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worst let down for me was the ISB I was a big fan in the 60's n 70's really disappointing many candidates for best, Lonnie Donegan, Roy Wood, Joe Brown, Barrage, Edward ll, Lindisfarne, the list goes on, Interestingly Tull haven't featured in many peoples lists in either category, which says to me, they always did ok but were never exceptional, is that fair ? Now where did I put my tin hat ?  |
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« Reply #46 on: November 14, 2006, 01:55:01 PM » |
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Interestingly Tull haven't featured in many peoples lists in either category, which says to me, they always did ok but were never exceptional, is that fair ? Now where did I put my tin hat ? I'm almost certainly wrong, but haven't they only appeared as Tull in recent years - 2004 was it? '87 was as Special Guests Ian Anderson and Martin Barre wasn't it? '89 was unnanounced wasn't it? They must have played in the 90's sometime I guess...but my memory is a little hazy..Also I'm not a huge fan so I don't tend to pay that much attention...quickly borrows hat off Martin  |
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« Reply #47 on: November 14, 2006, 02:12:31 PM » |
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You're right David. The only proper Tull appearance was the one a couple of years ago, which I didn't see but have heard was a bit disappointing/underwhelming. It's a shame they didn't headline when they were really worth seeing, perhaps in 1982 when they were touring 'Broadsword' and played at the Theakston's festival with Swarb & Nicol and Lindisfarne. The 1987 guest appearance has long been talked of as one of a lot of people's - including myself - favourite Cropredy moments though.
The '89 was sort of unannounced, Martin Barre was pre-announced, listed in the programme etc, but Ian was a surprise guest. He just jammed along on 'John Barleycorn' and 'Matty' though so no real Tull content.
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« Reply #48 on: November 14, 2006, 02:26:41 PM » |
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You're right David. The only proper Tull appearance .....The 1987 guest appearance has long been talked of as one of a lot of people's - including myself - favourite Cropredy moments though.
The '89 was sort of unannounced, Martin Barre was pre-announced, listed in the programme etc, but Ian was a surprise guest. He just jammed along on 'John Barleycorn' and 'Matty' though so no real Tull content.
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« Reply #49 on: November 14, 2006, 11:52:48 PM » |
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Not a headliner, but Martin Barre's 'Summer Band' was another of those great Cropredy unexpected afternoons... Can't remember the year, but was it when Ian Anderson guested later?
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« Reply #50 on: November 15, 2006, 12:09:38 AM » |
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Mark Tucker played guitar in that band.
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« Reply #51 on: November 15, 2006, 09:47:13 AM » |
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Not a headliner, but Martin Barre's 'Summer Band' was another of those great Cropredy unexpected afternoons... Can't remember the year, but was it when Ian Anderson guested later?
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« Reply #52 on: November 15, 2006, 01:31:11 PM » |
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Pretty sure Barre and Anderson guested in 2001 in Fairport's set too doing some Tull numbers.
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« Reply #53 on: November 15, 2006, 01:41:44 PM » |
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Not a headliner, but Martin Barre's 'Summer Band' was another of those great Cropredy unexpected afternoons... Can't remember the year, but was it when Ian Anderson guested later?
I alwats find the scratch bands that crop up at Fairport a real turn off. I know there ar great musicians on show but it just ain't my thing. The Backroom Boys, Then Came the Wheel, Robbie MacIntosh Band, etc etc. Still, it gives me time to go down to the village so mustn't complain. Jackdaw |
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« Reply #54 on: November 15, 2006, 02:02:13 PM » |
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Has anyone mentioned The Hellecasters? Thousands of would be guitarists sitting in the field muttering "bastards" every five minutes as they dazzled the crowd.
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« Reply #55 on: November 15, 2006, 02:12:05 PM » |
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Definately next on my 'Great afternoons' list! - although the last time Jerry D played I was disappointed, it didn't seem to have the passion of the early Hellecasters.
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« Reply #56 on: November 15, 2006, 02:27:02 PM » |
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The best? Probably anyone playing in 2002 which was my first year at Cropredy. But if I have to choose then.. Worst would be a tie between Country Joe (during which I also left and went down the Brasenose) and Mostly Autumn. Best other than SoH and RT would be the Oysters and Blue Tapestry with a very special mention to The Family Mahone. the last simply because of the company I watched them with. though they were fun |
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« Reply #57 on: November 15, 2006, 02:46:04 PM » |
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I really enjoyed Steeleye Span this year. Do the Morris On Band count? If so they'd be up there too.
The worst I've seen is Nick Harper - and thankfully I didn't see much of him, being back at my tent most of the time.
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« Reply #58 on: November 15, 2006, 03:36:41 PM » |
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I tend to agree with Will, Nick H. wasn't my cuppa at all. Morris On were definitely the highligh in 200?4?
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« Reply #59 on: November 15, 2006, 04:52:57 PM » |
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I would like to vote for the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain (1995) - I don't care if they were not headliners I just loved 'em!
My worst was Country Joe Muck Donald also 95 - not because of the music but his snotty attitude
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