Meet on the Ledge: The Classic Years (1967-1975) Fairport Convention

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  • Release Date: 07/27/1999
  • 2 Disc Set
  • Sales Rank: 60,010
  • Label: A&M
  • UPC: 731456468723

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Meet on the Ledge: The Classic Years (1967-1975)

Disc 1
1LISTENChelsea Morning 3:05
2LISTENFotheringay 3:04
3LISTENMr. Lacey 2:54
4LISTENBook Song 3:15
5LISTENI'll Keep It with Mine 5:55
6LISTENTale in Hard Time 3:28
7LISTENMeet on the Ledge 2:52
8LISTENGenesis Hall 3:39
9LISTENA Sailor's Life 11:13
10LISTENWho Knows Where the Time Goes? 5:10
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Disc 2
1LISTENNow Be Thankful 2:23
2LISTENBonny Bunch of Roses previously unreleased 10:49
3LISTENWalk Awhile 4:00
4LISTENSloth 9:13
5LISTENPoor Will and the Jolly Hangman 5:31
6LISTENJourneyman's Grace 4:33
7LISTENJohn Lee 3:04
8LISTENRosie 3:39
9LISTENThe Plainsman 3:18
10LISTENThe Hexhamshire Lass 2:30
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Fairport Convention have had their fair share of anthologies, but the double-disc set Meet on the Ledge: The Classic Years (1967-1975) is arguably the best yet, rivaling the classic Fairport Chronicles, which was released just as the classic lineup was splitting apart. Meet on the Ledge is more exhaustive than that collection, and it also boasts a number of rarities, including the previously unreleased "Bonny Bunch of Roses" and "Poor Will and the Jolly Hangman." Undoubtedly, those will be of interest to collectors, but the 32-track set is still primarily targeted at neophytes and casual fans. Happily, it fulfills its goal of offering a flawless introduction -- not only does it provide a concise history of the band, but it's also tremendously entertaining. Which means that even if it satiates some appetites, it will whet others. But the best thing is that the compilation works well enough to remain entertaining, even if you know the albums inside out. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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January 25, 2001: This two-disc collection of Fairport's may be a little uneven, but the best songs on it are some of the most essential folk-rock ever done. I particularly enjoy Sandy Denny's gorgeous, ethereal singing on most of the first disc, and never moreso than on her bittersweet classic 'Who Knows Where the Time Goes'. This set is a treat for fans, new and old, of Britain's finest folk music group.