Tipplers Tales
Fairport Convention · 1978
37 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · traditional folk music
A whimsical blend of traditional folk melodies and spirited storytelling anchored by lush instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with charm
- spirited tunes for gatherings
- short bursts of lively energy
- playful melodies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking intense emotional depth
- prefer longer, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Tipplers Tales' was released in 1978, Fairport Convention was navigating a period of transition after their previous album, 'Rosie', which had marked a shift in their sound. This album arrived during their later years, as they sought to revive and reinterpret traditional folk music while maintaining their distinctive folk-rock roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pentangle· Steeleye Span· The Albion Band
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ye Mariners All 4:29
- 2 Three Drunken Maidens 2:45
- 3 Jack O'Rion 11:04
- 4 Reynard the Fox 3:01
- 5 Lady of Pleasure 2:34
- 6 Bankruptured 1:55
- 7 The Widow of Westmorland 3:20
- 8 The Hair of the Dogma 1:47
- 9 As Bitme 1:40
- 10 John Barleycorn 4:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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