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WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAYS

Fairport Convention

 

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3.61 | 94 ratings

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Bonnek
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3 stars What we did on our holidays is varied collection of rock, folk and blues songs that wouldn't be very memorable if it weren't for Sandy Denny's divine vocals. But man does she do magic or what?

It is Fairport Convention's second album and the first featuring Sandy Denny on vocals. It isn't the most progressive achievement of FC's career but it certainly is an appealing album. There are some average but pleasant blues and Dylan inspired folk-pop songs such as Mr Lacey and No Man's Land, there are covers from Joni Mitchell (Eastern Rain), Bob Dylan (I'll Keep it With Mine) and traditional folk songs such as Nottamun Town and She Moves Through the Fair.

The undisputed highlight must be the Sandy Denny penned Fotheringay, a stunningly beautiful and graceful song with a deeply moving pain and sadness. The album is worth getting for this song alone.

Bonnek | 3/5 |

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