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What We Did on Our Holidays

Fairport Convention · 1969

37 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · traditional folk music

A harmonious blend of traditional folk melodies and modern rock sensibilities, steeped in British storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, reflective listening sessions
  • story-driven lyrical experiences
  • gentle, soothing background ambiance
  • nostalgic and introspective moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1969, 'What We Did on Our Holidays' marked Fairport Convention's debut album, introducing their unique fusion of British folk and rock. This album showcased their innovative approach to traditional music, setting the stage for the band's influential role in the burgeoning British folk-rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Pentangle· Steeleye Span· The Albion Band

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fotheringay 3:02
  • 2 Mr. Lacey 2:51
  • 3 Book Song 3:13
  • 4 The Lord Is in This Place 1:57
  • 5 No Man’s Land 2:30
  • 6 I’ll Keep It With Mine 5:51
  • 7 Eastern Rain 3:34
  • 8 Nottamun Town 3:08
  • 9 Tale in Hard Time 3:24
  • 10 She Moves Through the Fair 4:10
  • 11 Meet on the Ledge 2:49
  • 12 End of a Holiday 1:05

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