In November 1975, “Island” label released “Pour Down Like Silver”, the third Richard and Linda Thompson album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Richard Thompson and John Wood.

Personnel:

• Richard Thompson-  vocals, guitar,  mandolin, banjo, Appalachian dulcimer, Hammered dulcimer, harmonium, electric piano
• Linda Thompson– vocals
• Pat Donaldson- bass guitar
• Dave Pegg- bass guitar
• Timi Donald – drums
• Dave Mattacks– drums
• John Kirkpatrick- accordion, concertina
• Henry Lowther- trumpet
• Jack Brymer- clarinet
• Ian Whiteman – flute, shakuhachi
• Aly Bain- fiddle
• Nic Jones– fiddle
• Clare Lowther – cello

Track listing:

All tracks by Richard Thompson except where noted.

1. Streets of Paradise
2. For Shame of Doing Wrong
3. The Poor Boy Is Taken Away
4. Night Comes In
5. Jet Plane in a Rocking Chair
6. Beat the Retreat
7. Hard Luck Stories
8. Dimming of the Day / Dargai – “Dargai” written by J. Scott, arranged by Richard Thompson