By Popular Request
By Popular Request is the twenty-sixth studio album by British folk rock band Fairport Convention, released in January 2012. It is a compilation of studio re-recordings of previous material.Overview
The album was released to coincide with the band's 45th anniversary, and consists of thirteen brand new versions of songs from the band's back catalogue, selected by fans through the band's website.- "Walk Awhile"
- "Crazy Man Michael"
- "The Hiring Fair"
- "The Hexhamshire Lass"
- "Red and Gold"
- "Sir Patrick Spens"
- "Genesis Hall"
- "Farewell Farewell"
- "Rosie"
- "Matty Groves"
- "Fotheringay"
- "Jewel in the Crown"
- "Meet on the Ledge"
Personnel
- Simon Nicol - vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Dave Pegg - vocals, bass guitar
- Chris Leslie - vocals, mandolin, bouzuki, violin, banjo, whistle
- Ric Sanders - violin, keyboards
- Gerry Conway - drums, percussion
Guest musicians: