Live at the BBC
Fairport Convention · 2007
258 min · 69 tracks · folk rock
A vibrant tapestry of folk rock sounds woven with traditional melodies and heartfelt storytelling that defines Fairport Convention's legacy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Who Knows Where the Time Goes? — This track exemplifies the band’s ability to blend poignant lyrics with intricate instrumentation, showcasing Sandy Denny's haunting vocals and emotional depth.
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Tam Lin — A staple of Fairport’s live repertoire, this rendition brings to life the narrative of its titular character through dynamic arrangements and compelling storytelling.
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Meet on the Ledge — This song serves as an anthem for both nostalgia and camaraderie, encapsulating the heartfelt connection between the band and their audience during live performances.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- storytelling woven through melodies
- wave-like pacing throughout experience
- for long listening sessions
- engaging sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek constant high-energy output
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Live at the BBC captures Fairport Convention's enduring influence nearly four decades after their formation in 1967. By this time, they had solidified their status as pioneers of British folk rock, coming off the success of their acclaimed albums like 'Liege & Lief'. This album features live recordings that showcase their evolution and the continued relevance of their music in a changing musical landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pentangle· Steeleye Span· The Albion Band
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Close the Door Lightly When You Go 2:57
- 2 I Don’t Know Where I Stand 3:36
- 3 Some Sweet Day 2:16
- 4 You Never Wanted Me 3:15
- 5 Nottamun Town 3:35
- 6 Marcie 3:34
- 7 Night in the City 3:05
- 8 Jack o’ Diamonds 3:12
- 9 Gone, Gone, Gone 1:59
- 10 Suzanne 5:25
- 11 If It Feels Good, You Know It Can’t Be Wrong 3:12
- 12 Eastern Rain 3:10
- 13 Fotheringay 3:09
- 14 I Still Miss Someone 2:23
- 15 Bird on the Wire 3:27
- 16 Tried So Hard 2:54
- 17 Reno, Nevada 2:23
- 18 Book Song 3:05
- 19 Who Knows Where the Time Goes? 4:14
Disc 2
- 1 You’re Gonna Need My Help 3:56
- 2 Fotheringay 2:59
- 3 Shattering Live Experience 3:23
- 4 Cajun Woman 2:44
- 5 Autopsy 4:24
- 6 Si tu dois partir 2:25
- 7 Percy’s Song 5:25
- 8 Reynardine 4:19
- 9 Tam Lin 7:46
- 10 Sir Patrick Spens 3:44
- 11 Medley: The Lark in the Morning / Rakish Paddy / Foxhunter’s Jig / Toss the Feathers 4:12
- 12 The Lady Is a Tramp 2:11
- 13 Walk Awhile 4:00
- 14 Poor Will and the Jolly Hangman 5:33
- 15 Doctor of Physick 3:37
Disc 3
- 1 Sir Patrick Spens 3:32
- 2 The Bonny Bunch of Roses 10:53
- 3 Dirty Linen 4:15
- 4 Now Be Thankful 2:24
- 5 The Journeyman’s Grace 3:56
- 6 Now Be Thankful 3:23
- 7 Tokyo 2:37
- 8 Matthew, Mark, Luke and John 5:29
- 9 Possibly Parsons Green 4:27
- 10 Rosie 4:02
- 11 John the Gun 5:03
- 12 Fiddlestix 2:47
- 13 Rising for the Moon 4:16
- 14 Down in the Flood 3:27
Disc 4
- 1 Let’s Get Together 2:48
- 2 One Sure Thing 3:35
- 3 Lay Down Your Weary Tune 3:37
- 4 Chelsea Morning 3:01
- 5 Violets of Dawn 3:53
- 6 If (Stomp) 2:35
- 7 Time Will Show the Wiser 2:59
- 8 If I Had a Ribbon Bow 2:34
- 9 Meet on the Ledge 2:48
- 10 Light My Fire 1:20
- 11 Flatback Caper 6:23
- 12 Open the Door Richard 3:04
- 13 The Deserter 3:54
- 14 The Hangman’s Reel 3:23
- 15 Tam Lin 8:03
- 16 Sir William Gower 4:47
- 17 Banks of the Sweet Primroses 4:09
- 18 Sickness and Diseases 3:41
- 19 Bridge Over the River Ash 2:09
- 20 Lord Marlborough 3:21
- 21 Angel Delight 4:04
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