Fairport Chatter

[kenhughes]

I like all 3 of the series. It is a nice departure and proves (again) Fairport are a moveable feast to be enjoyed in all contexts  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excalibur_(rock_opera)

[RobertD]

I only have the first one which I played recently after the tribute video for Gerry played the instrumental track Celtic Dream. Seen some videos of other performances. As the broader concept I wasnt that interested, but for the Fairport side I agree it showed their adaptability and versatility.

[GubGub (Al)]

It is the tracks from Alain Simon's Excalibur project that Fairport members played on.  I like it. I seem to be in a minority here.

I went to see the show at a castle just outside Munich with Fairport as the core of the band. It was utterly preposterous, albeit spectacular but sort of enjoyable after a stein or three of the local falling down water.

[davidmjs]

Things I didn't know or had entirely forgotten part 243:

That the version of Si Tu Dois Partir on Over the Next Hill featured the original Martin Lamble 1969 percussion.

[Will S]

Things I didn't know or had entirely forgotten part 243:

That the version of Si Tu Dois Partir on Over the Next Hill featured the original Martin Lamble 1969 percussion.

That's right - they kept in the perfectly timed breaking milk bottle!

[davidmjs]

Happy 78th to the incomparable Jerry Donahue.  I do hope he's still managing some enjoyment in his life.

[John From Austin]

Joe Boyd appeared in-store at Waterloo Records this evening, to tell stories and read excerpts from "And The Roots Of Rhythm Remain." After telling some great stories about Toots Hibbert, a Bulgarian singer whose name I couldn't transcribe, and Fela Kuti, he answered the obligatory question about Nick Drake plus, oddly, the ISB (but no Fairport or Sandy).

He christened the underside of my Fairport cap's bill, as seen below. Who will I track down next?

[Tasha]

so whilst doing some W.W.W.surfing i came across this about Harvey Bramham who was Fairports infamous roadie

http://www.americanwarlibrary.com/deawatch/magnuson/c24.pdf