FAIRPORT CONVENTION : MEET ON THE LEDGE - THE CLASSIC YEARS (1967 - 1975)

 

Disc One (76:11)

  1. Chelsea Morning
  2. Fotheringay
  3. Mr. Lacey
  4. Book Song
  5. I'll Keep It with Mine
  6. Tale in Hard Time
  7. Meet on the Ledge
  8. Genesis Hall
  9. A Sailor's Life
  10. Who Knows Where the Time Goes?
  11. Percy's Song
  12. Come All Ye
  13. Matty Groves
  14. Tam Lin
  15. Crazy Man Michael
  16. Farewell, Farewell

Disc Two (74:12)

  1. Now Be Thankful
  2. Bonny Bunch of Roses
  3. Walk Awhile
  4. Sloth
  5. Poor Will and the Jolly Hangman
  6. Journeyman's Grace
  7. John Lee
  8. Rosie
  9. The Plainsman
  10. The Hexhamshire Lass
  11. Polly on the Shore
  12. Bring 'Em Down
  13. Rising for the Moon
  14. White Dress
  15. Stranger to Himself
  16. One More Chance

Label : A&M

Release Year : 1999

Review (AllMusic) : Fairport Convention have had their fair share of anthologies, but the double-disc set Meet on the Ledge: The Classic Years (1967-1975) is arguably the best yet, rivaling the classic Fairport Chronicles, which was released just as the classic lineup was splitting apart. Meet on the Ledge is more exhaustive than that collection, and it also boasts a number of rarities, including the previously unreleased "Bonny Bunch of Roses" and "Poor Will and the Jolly Hangman." Undoubtedly, those will be of interest to collectors, but the 32-track set is still primarily targeted at neophytes and casual fans. Happily, it fulfills its goal of offering a flawless introduction - not only does it provide a concise history of the band, but it's also tremendously entertaining. Which means that even if it satiates some appetites, it will whet others. But the best thing is that the compilation works well enough to remain entertaining, even if you know the albums inside out.