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« on: January 26, 2007, 09:51:25 PM »

Due on 19th February.

It's 'Live Legends' & 'Cropredy Festival 2001' as a 2-fer. £16.99
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« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2007, 10:31:35 PM »

I'll be having some of that, I think Cool
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« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2007, 10:34:12 PM »

Only £12.99 post free at Play.com
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« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2007, 10:39:05 PM »

Disc One:
This much sought after archive film features Fairport Convention captured live in concert at Birmingham Town Hall. Back on familiar territory, and full of confidence and style, this amazing performance showcases Fairport at their very best.

Track List:

1. The Eynsham Poacher
2. On The Floor
3. Honour And Praise
4. Bird From The Mountain
5. Portmeirion
6. Red And Gold
7. London River
8. From A Distance
9. Matty Groves, The Rutland Reel Sack The Juggler
10.Meet On The Ledge


Disc 2:
Years may come, years may go, but the fiddle bill goes on forever... Like an old friend, the famous Cropredy festival has become an institution, a favourite fixture in the musical calendar. The secret of Cropredy lies in the innovative mix of marvellous moments from the celebrated Fairport repertoire performed by the current band, former members and special guests. The unique mix of the familiar and the unexpected has made the Cropredy show into a legend. This stunning film of the 2001 show features the very best moments from a vintage year with Fairport joined on stage by Dave Swarbrick, Ian Anderson, Vikki Clayton, Maartin Allcock... and many more.

Track List:

1. Rocky Road
2. Hexhamshire Lass
3. The Crowd
4. The Deserter
5. Wood and the Wire
6. Tamlin
7. Now be Thankful
8. Madeleine
9. The Big Strong Lad
10. The Lark in the Morning
11. John Barleycorn
12. Locomotive Breath
13. The Hiring Fair
14. Matty Groves/Dirty Linen
15. Meet on the Ledge
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« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2007, 06:40:38 PM »

Is Disc one "From Cropredy to Portmerion"?
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« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2007, 06:43:47 PM »


The unique mix of the familiar and the unexpected has made the Cropredy show into a legend. This stunning film of the 2001 show features the very best moments from a vintage year with Fairport joined on stage by Dave Swarbrick, Ian Anderson, Vikki Clayton, Maartin Allcock... and many more.



Wasn't Maart in the band anyway in 2001?
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« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2007, 07:00:44 PM »



The unique mix of the familiar and the unexpected has made the Cropredy show into a legend. This stunning film of the 2001 show features the very best moments from a vintage year with Fairport joined on stage by Dave Swarbrick, Ian Anderson, Vikki Clayton, Maartin Allcock... and many more.



Wasn't Maart in the band anyway in 2001?


No - seeing Chris has just celebrated 10 years in the band, I don't think he was  Wink
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« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2007, 07:01:17 PM »


....Wasn't Maart in the band anyway in 2001?


No, he left in the mid '90s... 1996?.

I have both of those discs, bought separately and can recommend them both.
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« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2007, 07:41:14 AM »

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Is Disc one "From Cropredy to Portmerion"?


Seem to recall that Disc 1 (Live Legends) features a concert in Birmingham.
Will check when I am back home.

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« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2007, 01:52:09 PM »


Is Disc one "From Cropredy to Portmerion"?


Well spotted....the CD's the soundtrack of the video/DVD. The DVD's missing a track though.
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Is Disc one "From Cropredy to Portmerion"?


Well spotted....the CD's the soundtrack of the video/DVD. The DVD's missing a track though.

Wow! Got something right at last!  Shocked Roll Eyes Grin
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« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2007, 07:09:47 PM »



....Wasn't Maart in the band anyway in 2001?


No, he left in the mid '90s... 1996?.




No you're quite right. I'm a decade out as usual.
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