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Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

0% | May 22, 1972 | Music, Documentary

Directed by renowned British film director Tony Palmer, this film captures the band at the Maidstone Fiesta during the summer of 1970 as they run through their set of the time. This included various jigs and reels, and the songs Sir Patrick Spens and Now Be Thankful. The film also features two songs from Matthews Southern Comfort, the band led by former Fairport Convention member, Ian Matthews.

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Tony Palmer
Director
Tony Palmer
Writer

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Richard Thompson
Self - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist)
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Simon Nicol
Self - Fairport Convention (rhythm guitarist)
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Dave Swarbrick
Self - Fairport Convention (violinist)
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Dave Mattacks
Self - Fairport Convention (drummer)
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Dave Pegg
Self - Fairport Convention (bassist)

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