Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort (1972)

0.0/10 • 31 min • Music Documentary

Overview

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

Richard Thompson

Self - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist)

Dave Swarbrick

Self - Fairport Convention (violinist)

John Peel

Self - Narrator

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