In October 1973, “A&M” label released “Nine”, the ninth Fairport Convention album. It was recorded July – August 1973, at “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Trevor Lucas, John Wood, Dave Swarbrick, Jerry Donahue, Dave Pegg and Dave Mattacks.
Personnel:
- Trevor Lucas – lead, chorus and backing vocals, acoustic guitar
- Dave Swarbrick – lead verse and backing vocals, violin, viola, mandolin
- Jerry Donahue – acoustic and electric guitars
- Dave Pegg – bass, mandolin, backing vocals
- Dave Mattacks – drums, percussion, bass, harmonium , clavinet
Track listing:
- The Hexhamshire Lass – traditional; arranged by Trevor Lucas, Dave Swarbrick, Jerry Donahue, Dave Pegg and Dave Mattacks
- Polly on the Shore – music by Dave Pegg, words traditional; arranged by Dave Swarbrick, Trevor Lucas
- The Brilliancy Medley/Cherokee Shuffle – traditional
- To Althea From Prison – words by Richard Lovelace; music Dave Swarbrick
- Tokyo – Jerry Donahue
- Bring ‘Em Down – Trevor Lucas
- Big William – Trevor Lucas, Dave Swarbrick
- Pleasure and Pain – Trevor Lucas, Dave Swarbrick
- Possibly Parsons Green – Trevor Lucas, Roche