In June 1975, “Island” label released “Rising for the Moon”, the tenth Fairport Convention studio album. It was recorded September 1974 – March 1975, at “Olympic Sound Studios” in London, and was produced by Glyn Johns. “Rising for the Moon” was band’s last album to feature the vocalist Sandy Denny.
Personnel:
- Sandy Denny- vocals, piano, electric piano
- Trevor Lucas- vocals, rhythm guitar
- Dave Swarbrick- vocals, violin, viola, mandolin (3), dulcimer, autoharp, acoustic guitar
- Jerry Donahue- lead guitar
- Dave Pegg- bass, electric guitar, backing vocals
- Dave Mattacks- drums
- Bruce Rowland- drums
Track listing:
- Rising For The Moon – Sandy Denny
- Restless – Trevor Lucas, Pete Roche
- White Dress – Dave Swarbrick
- Let It Go – Sandy Denny, Dave Pegg, Dave Swarbrick
- Stranger To Himself – Sandy Denny
- What Is True – Sandy Denny
- Iron Lion – Trevor Lucas
- Dawn – Sandy Denny, Jerry Donahue
- After Halloween – Sandy Denny
- Night-Time Girl – Dave Pegg, Dave Swarbrick
- One More Chance – Sandy Denny