In June 1971, “Island” label released “Angel Delight”, the sixth Fairport Convention album. It was recorded February – March 1971, at “Sound Techniques Ltd.” in London, and was produced by John Wood, Richard Thompson, Dave Swarbrick, Dave Pegg, Dave Mattacks and Simon Nicol.
Personnel:
- Richard Thompson– vocals, electric guitar
- Simon Nicol– lead vocals, vocals, guitar, bass guitar, electric dulcimer, violin
- Dave Swarbrick– lead vocals, mandolin, vocals, fiddle, viola, cuckoo
- Dave Pegg– vocals, bass guitar, lead guitar, viola, violin
- Dave Mattacks– vocals, drums, percussion, harmonium , tambourine, bass guitar, piano
Track listing:
- Lord Marlborough – traditional
- Sir William Gower – traditional
- Bridge over the River Ash – traditional
- Wizard of the Worldly Game – Simon Nicol, Dave Swarbrick
- The Journeyman’s Grace – Dave Swarbrick, Richard Thompson
- Angel Delight – Dave Mattacks, Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, Dave Swarbrick
- Banks of the Sweet Primroses – traditional
- Instrumental Medley: The Cuckoo’s Nest/Hardiman the Fiddler/Papa Stoor” traditional
- The Bonny Black Hare – traditional
- Sickness & Diseases – Dave Swarbrick, Richard Thompson
