In December 1988, “Rough Trade” label released “Red & Gold”, the 16th Fairport Convention studio album. It was recorded September to November 1988 at “Woodworm Studios” in Barford St. Michael, Oxfordshire, and was produced by Simon Nicol.
Personnel:
- Maartin Allcock– vocals, guitars, bouzouki, mandolin, accordion, keyboards
- Dave Pegg– vocals, acoustic and bass guitars
- Simon Nicol– vocals, guitars, dobro
- Ric Sanders– violin
- Dave Mattacks– drums, percussion, keyboards, harpsichord
- Tim Matyear – engineer
- Rob Braviner, Mark Tucker – engineering
- John Dent – mastering
- Mike Dolan – mixing
- David Gleeson, Spencer Richards – artwork
- Malcolm Holmes – booklet design
- Dawn Robertson, John Woodward – photography
Track listing:
- Set Me Up – Dave Whetstone
- The Noise Club – Maartin Allcock
- Red and Gold – Ralph McTell
- The Beggar’s Song – traditional,arranged by Maartin Allcock
- The Battle – Ric Sanders
- Dark Eyed Molly – Archie Fisher
- The Rose Hip – Ric Sanders
- London River – Rod Shearman
- Summer Before the War – Huw Williams
- Open the Door Richard – Bob Dylan
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