album · December 1, 1968
What We Did on Our Holidays
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folk rockfolkrock
This album captured Fairport Convention as a young, evolving band, grappling with their folk and rock influences in the studio. The raw energy and evolving arrangements hinted at the more polished sound to come.
- Recorded at Sound Techniques, London, in just two days during August 1968.
- The album features a mix of traditional songs and originals, showcasing the band's diverse influences.
- This was the only Fairport Convention album to feature guitarist Simon Nicol on bass guitar.
Fairport Convention are a British folk-rock band, formed in London in 1967. They were a key act in the British folk-rock scene of the late 1960s and early 1970s, evolving their sound with each successive release.
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