In April 1972, “Island” label released “Henry the Human Fly”, the first Richard Thompson solo album. It was recorded in February 1972, at “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Richard Thompson and John Wood.

Personnel:

• Richard Thompson – vocals, guitar, mandolin, accordion, tin whistle
• Linda Peters– vocals
• Ashley Hutchings– vocals
• Sandy Denny– piano, vocals
• John Kirkpatrick– accordion
• Pat Donaldson– vocals, bass guitar
• Timi Donald – vocals, drums
• John Defereri – tenor saxophone
• Clay Toyani – trumpet
• Jeff Cole – trombone
• David Snell – harp
• Sue Draheim– fiddle
• Barry Dransfield– fiddle
• Andy Roberts– dulcimer

Track listing:

All tracks by Richard Thompson.

1. Roll Over Vaughn Williams
2. Nobody’s Wedding
3. The Poor Ditching Boy
4. Shaky Nancy
5. The Angels Took My Racehorse Away
6. Wheely Down
7. The New St. George
8. Painted Ladies
9. Cold Feet
10. Mary and Joseph
11. The Old Changing Way
12. Twisted