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:

1. Lord Marlborough – traditional
2. Sir William Gower – traditional
3. Bridge over the River Ash – traditional
4. Wizard of the Worldly Game – Simon Nicol, Dave Swarbrick
5. The Journeyman’s Grace – Dave Swarbrick, Richard Thompson
6. Angel Delight – Dave Mattacks, Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, Dave Swarbrick
7. Banks of the Sweet Primroses – traditional
8. Instrumental Medley: The Cuckoo’s Nest/Hardiman the Fiddler/Papa Stoor” traditional
9. The Bonny Black Hare – traditional
10. Sickness & Diseases – Dave Swarbrick, Richard Thompson