They really were one of the most perfect Cropredy bands ever...sun setting at the end of an incredibly hot day...a band of supreme musicians playing music the Cropredy demographic would be familiar with (Joni & Carole), playing it with real skill and affection. No wonder Procol Harum had a hell of a job following them...

One moment I remember was Julie putting out a call from the stage for a certain bass player, as Pete Zorn wanted to play sax on "Raised On Robbery", and Peggy was still at the bar. It was quite funny to see the short delay as a refreshed, been in the sun all day ruddy-faced Peggy ran from the bar as fast as he could, strapped on Pete's bass and played a great version of said Joni song...

God I loathe those basses.

Jules

Blue Tapestry Live CD (with a full set of autographs on the inner insert) - 50p charity shop find.

Renaissance  : Live at Carnegie Hall  (HTD 2LP reissue,  2015).

Love this, though it only gets the occasional play.   I think i could safely say   if someone doesn't like this, Renaissance  isn't for them.  The group at the top of their game, with a full orchestra behind them.  Magical.

Simon's shirt and Peggy's bass more than adequately dating this performance...

I could look this up but will ask you instead - does Martin play on this?  If not, who plays the geetar?

Gil Brenton - the new album from The Magpie Arc, who are now without Martin Simpson. Proper bit of folk/rock, which reminds me rather of False Lights.