Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

Documentary 1972 · 31m

Music Documentary

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Directed by renowned British film director Tony Palmer, this film captures the band at the Maidstone Fiesta during the summer of 1970 as they run through their set of the time. This included various jigs and reels, and the songs Sir Patrick Spens and Now Be Thankful. The film also features two songs from Matthews Southern Comfort, the band led by former Fairport Convention member, Ian Matthews.

Cast

12 people

Richard Thompson Self - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist)

S Simon Nicol Self - Fairport Convention (rhythm guitarist)

Dave Swarbrick Self - Fairport Convention (violinist)

D Dave Mattacks Self - Fairport Convention (drummer)

D Dave Pegg Self - Fairport Convention (bassist)

I Iain Mathews Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (vocal)

G Gordon Huntley Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (pedal steel guitarist)

C Carl Barnwell Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (rhythm guitar, vocal)

M Mark Griffiths Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (lead guitar, vocal)

A Andy Leigh Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (bass guitarist)

R Ramon Duffey Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (drums)

John Peel Self - Narrator

Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

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