album · October 1, 1971

Fog on the Tyne

Lindisfarne

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folk rocksinger-songwriterclassic rock

Lindisfarne's 1971 album, "Fog on the Tyne," reached number one on the UK Albums Chart, buoyed by the success of its singles.

• The album's title track, "Fog on the Tyne," became a surprise number-one single in 1972.
• "Fog on the Tyne" reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart in 1971.
• The album was produced by Peteráték and released on the Charisma label.

Lindisfarne was a British rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne, active in the 1970s and known for blending folk, rock, and progressive elements. "Fog on the Tyne" was their second album, released after their debut "Nicely Out of Tune."