Alexandra Elene MacLean Denny (6 January 1947 – 21 April 1978) — known as Sandy Denny — was an English singer and songwriter, perhaps best known as the lead singer for the folk rock band Fairport Convention. She has been described as "the pre-eminent British folk rock singer". After briefly working with British folk band the Strawbs, Denny joined Fairport Convention in 1968, remaining with that band until the end of 1969. She formed the short-lived band Fotheringay in 1970, releasing one album w

1969 was a roller coaster year for Fairport Convention, full of triumphs and tragedies. One of its highlights was their brilliant third album. This is its story.

On the UK chart of July 23, 1969, Fairport Convention sang Bob Dylan in French, and 'Si Tu Dois Partir' put them on 'Top Of The Pops.'

1969 was a roller coaster year for Fairport Convention, full of triumphs and tragedies. One of its highlights was their brilliant third album. This is its story.

Fairport Convention have a long and complicated history. Formed in the late 60s, they have continued in one form or another ever since. Sandy Denny was not in the original line up and only recorded three albums with the band before branching off with Fotheringay and then launching a solo career. In 1974 she rejoined Fairport Convention for one album and a tour of the USA. My friends and I were lucky enough to see them perform at The Berkeley Community Theatre in 1974. We met Sandy Denny and other members of the band after the show and got their autographs. To see my photos and read our memoirs, go to - Brit Rock By The Bay Below is my ticket stub from the concert and the autographs I got after the show. On top is Sandy Denny, then Dave Mattacks and Dave Swarbrick. A history of Fairport Convention from "The Harmony Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock" by Mike Clifford. © Harmony Books 1986. An insert from the Sandy Denny boxed set by Carthage Records. © Island Records 1985. A detailed history of Fairport and all of the off-shoots from "Rock Family Trees" by Pete Frame. © Omnibus Press 1993. A review of their second album and first one with Sandy Denny. Reviews of both "Unhalfbricking" and "Leige & Lief". A review of "Fotheringay" and "Full House" appeared side-by-side. Sandy is interviewed and talks about breaking up Fotheringay, going solo and possibly rejoining Fairport. Sandy is interviewed and discusses recording her new album, "Like an Old Fashioned Waltz", and touring the USA. No mention of her up coming marriage to Trevor Lucas. A detailed history of Fairport and it's members in two parts. Sandy talks about rejoining Fairport. A glowing review of a live show by the new Fairport. Comparisons are made between Renaissance and Fairport Convention. "Rising For The Moon" receives a poor review. From the book, "The Day The Music Died". ©Plexus Publishing Limited 1989. From the book, "Death By Rock & Roll" Published by Citadel Press 1995. © Gary J. Katz Richard Thompson's biography gives some interesting history on the formation of the band and it's early period. Below are some of the albums that make up the history of Fairport Convention and some of it's members. The first album with Judy Dyble, Ian MacDonald, (Ian Matthews), Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, Tyger Hutchings and Martin Lamble, (He later died in a car accident that also took the life of richard Thompson's girl friend). Reno, Nevada - (live clip) Time Will Show The Wiser - (live clip) I like the serious look on their faces in contrast to the Marx Bros. photo. Sandy Denny's first recordings from 1967. They were released in 1978 after her death. The British cover of the second Fairport album and the first with Sandy Denny. The cover art was done on a chalk board by the band while waiting back stage. After the concert they sent a photographer over to get a shot of it before it was erased. Meet On The Ledge - (audio clip) The USA release of the album without a title. The British release of their third album "Unhalfbricking". Si Tu Dois Partir - (audio clip) The USA version. Their fourth album "Leige & Lief". After the car accident they nearly disbanded. Sandy Denny left and Dave Swarbrick joined. Come All Ye - (audio clip) BBC Radio Sessions from 1968-69. They were released on Hannibal Records in 1987. Their next album, "Full House". Members were Dave Mattacks, Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, Dave Swarbrick and Richard Thompson. This was the last album Richard Thompson performed with Fairport. Dirty Linen - (live clip) "Fotheringay" was formed in 1970. Members were Sandy Denny, Trevor Lucas, Gerry Conway, Jerry Donahue and Pat Donaldson. Trevor Lucas later married Sandy Denny and had a child. They released one album and disbanded while working on a second which was recently released. Gypsy Davey - (live clip) After leaving Fairport Convention, Judy Dyble sang with Giles, Giles and Fripp, (King Crimson), and then joined Trader Horne with ex-Them member, Jackie McAuley. They released one album, "Morning Way". Jenny May - (audio clip) Giles, Giles & Fripp. "I Talk To The Wind" - (audio clip) Iain Matthews, (Ian McDonald), left Fairport and formed Matthews' Southern Comfort and later Plainsong. When She Smiles - (audio clip) Woodstock - (audio clip) Dave Swarbrick and Martin Carthy recorded five albums together in the late 60s. Swarbrick later joined Fairport and Carthy joined Steeleye Span. Byker Hill - (live clip) The album, "The Bunch" was a one shot recording in 1972. British folk rockers cover American classics from Hank Williams to Chuck Berry. Linda Peters later married Richard Thompson. Morris On was considered a British folk music super group. They recorded two highly acclaimed albums. Cuckoo's Nest - (audio Clip) Sandy's first solo album. The first song, "Late November" was written for the second Fotheringay album. Sandy Denny - (live clip) Sandy's second album included Richard Thompson, Pat Donaldson, Dave Swarbrick and Linda Peters. Her next album also included ex-Fairport and Fotheringay members. The songs have a more "jazzy" sound. Her reunion with Fairport included Dave Swarbrick, Dave Pegg, Jerry Donahue, Trevor Lucas, Dave Mattacks and Bruce Rowland. Rising For The Moon - (audio clip) "Rendezvous" was her last recording. Who Knows Where The Time Goes - (audio clip) To see more about Sandy Denny in my previous blog post - David's Rock Scrapbook - STRAWBS In 1981 Fairport did a reunion concert at Broughton Castle. They performed songs from various periods and even one by Jerry Lee Lewis. On hand were Dave Swarbrick, Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, Dave Mattacks, Bruce Rowland and Judy Dyble.

Ben tornati a l’ascolto di una nuova puntata della rubrica di storia di musica, La Musica del Venerdì. Vi ho già parlato di Richard Thompson nella puntata del 18 settembre 2015. Oggi farò riferimento a fatti avvenuti qualche anno prima, quando Thompson faceva ancora parte della band Fairport Convention. Nel maggio del 1969 avvenne un incidente automobilistico che coinvolse il […]

Fairport Convention have a long and complicated history. Formed in the late 60s, they have continued in one form or another ever since. Sandy Denny was not in the original line up and only recorded three albums with the band before branching off with Fotheringay and then launching a solo career. In 1974 she rejoined Fairport Convention for one album and a tour of the USA. My friends and I were lucky enough to see them perform at The Berkeley Community Theatre in 1974. We met Sandy Denny and other members of the band after the show and got their autographs. To see my photos and read our memoirs, go to - Brit Rock By The Bay Below is my ticket stub from the concert and the autographs I got after the show. On top is Sandy Denny, then Dave Mattacks and Dave Swarbrick. A history of Fairport Convention from "The Harmony Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock" by Mike Clifford. © Harmony Books 1986. An insert from the Sandy Denny boxed set by Carthage Records. © Island Records 1985. A detailed history of Fairport and all of the off-shoots from "Rock Family Trees" by Pete Frame. © Omnibus Press 1993. A review of their second album and first one with Sandy Denny. Reviews of both "Unhalfbricking" and "Leige & Lief". A review of "Fotheringay" and "Full House" appeared side-by-side. Sandy is interviewed and talks about breaking up Fotheringay, going solo and possibly rejoining Fairport. Sandy is interviewed and discusses recording her new album, "Like an Old Fashioned Waltz", and touring the USA. No mention of her up coming marriage to Trevor Lucas. A detailed history of Fairport and it's members in two parts. Sandy talks about rejoining Fairport. A glowing review of a live show by the new Fairport. Comparisons are made between Renaissance and Fairport Convention. "Rising For The Moon" receives a poor review. From the book, "The Day The Music Died". ©Plexus Publishing Limited 1989. From the book, "Death By Rock & Roll" Published by Citadel Press 1995. © Gary J. Katz Richard Thompson's biography gives some interesting history on the formation of the band and it's early period. Below are some of the albums that make up the history of Fairport Convention and some of it's members. The first album with Judy Dyble, Ian MacDonald, (Ian Matthews), Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, Tyger Hutchings and Martin Lamble, (He later died in a car accident that also took the life of richard Thompson's girl friend). Reno, Nevada - (live clip) Time Will Show The Wiser - (live clip) I like the serious look on their faces in contrast to the Marx Bros. photo. Sandy Denny's first recordings from 1967. They were released in 1978 after her death. The British cover of the second Fairport album and the first with Sandy Denny. The cover art was done on a chalk board by the band while waiting back stage. After the concert they sent a photographer over to get a shot of it before it was erased. Meet On The Ledge - (audio clip) The USA release of the album without a title. The British release of their third album "Unhalfbricking". Si Tu Dois Partir - (audio clip) The USA version. Their fourth album "Leige & Lief". After the car accident they nearly disbanded. Sandy Denny left and Dave Swarbrick joined. Come All Ye - (audio clip) BBC Radio Sessions from 1968-69. They were released on Hannibal Records in 1987. Their next album, "Full House". Members were Dave Mattacks, Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, Dave Swarbrick and Richard Thompson. This was the last album Richard Thompson performed with Fairport. Dirty Linen - (live clip) "Fotheringay" was formed in 1970. Members were Sandy Denny, Trevor Lucas, Gerry Conway, Jerry Donahue and Pat Donaldson. Trevor Lucas later married Sandy Denny and had a child. They released one album and disbanded while working on a second which was recently released. Gypsy Davey - (live clip) After leaving Fairport Convention, Judy Dyble sang with Giles, Giles and Fripp, (King Crimson), and then joined Trader Horne with ex-Them member, Jackie McAuley. They released one album, "Morning Way". Jenny May - (audio clip) Giles, Giles & Fripp. "I Talk To The Wind" - (audio clip) Iain Matthews, (Ian McDonald), left Fairport and formed Matthews' Southern Comfort and later Plainsong. When She Smiles - (audio clip) Woodstock - (audio clip) Dave Swarbrick and Martin Carthy recorded five albums together in the late 60s. Swarbrick later joined Fairport and Carthy joined Steeleye Span. Byker Hill - (live clip) The album, "The Bunch" was a one shot recording in 1972. British folk rockers cover American classics from Hank Williams to Chuck Berry. Linda Peters later married Richard Thompson. Morris On was considered a British folk music super group. They recorded two highly acclaimed albums. Cuckoo's Nest - (audio Clip) Sandy's first solo album. The first song, "Late November" was written for the second Fotheringay album. Sandy Denny - (live clip) Sandy's second album included Richard Thompson, Pat Donaldson, Dave Swarbrick and Linda Peters. Her next album also included ex-Fairport and Fotheringay members. The songs have a more "jazzy" sound. Her reunion with Fairport included Dave Swarbrick, Dave Pegg, Jerry Donahue, Trevor Lucas, Dave Mattacks and Bruce Rowland. Rising For The Moon - (audio clip) "Rendezvous" was her last recording. Who Knows Where The Time Goes - (audio clip) To see more about Sandy Denny in my previous blog post - David's Rock Scrapbook - STRAWBS In 1981 Fairport did a reunion concert at Broughton Castle. They performed songs from various periods and even one by Jerry Lee Lewis. On hand were Dave Swarbrick, Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, Dave Mattacks, Bruce Rowland and Judy Dyble.

1969 was a roller coaster year for Fairport Convention, full of triumphs and tragedies. One of its highlights was their brilliant third album. This is its story.

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Ben tornati a l’ascolto di una nuova puntata della rubrica di storia di musica, La Musica del Venerdì. Vi ho già parlato di Richard Thompson nella puntata del 18 settembre 2015. Oggi farò riferimento a fatti avvenuti qualche anno prima, quando Thompson faceva ancora parte della band Fairport Convention. Nel maggio del 1969 avvenne un incidente automobilistico che coinvolse il […]

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1969 was a roller coaster year for Fairport Convention, full of triumphs and tragedies. One of its highlights was their brilliant third album. This is its story.