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:

1. The Hexhamshire Lass – traditional; arranged by Trevor Lucas, Dave Swarbrick, Jerry Donahue, Dave Pegg and Dave Mattacks
2. Polly on the Shore – music by Dave Pegg, words traditional; arranged by Dave Swarbrick, Trevor Lucas
3. The Brilliancy Medley/Cherokee Shuffle – traditional
4. To Althea From Prison – words by Richard Lovelace; music Dave Swarbrick
5. Tokyo – Jerry Donahue
6. Bring ‘Em Down – Trevor Lucas
7. Big William – Trevor Lucas, Dave Swarbrick
8. Pleasure and Pain – Trevor Lucas, Dave Swarbrick
9. Possibly Parsons Green – Trevor Lucas, Roche