What We Did On Our Holidays

Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. From a group of school friends aspiring to be 'the British Jefferson Airplane', Fairport Convention evolved into the leading exponents of British folk rock. Drawing inspiration from traditional English folk songs and infusing them with rock rhythms, they created a groundbreaking sound that was quickly emulated. Featuring the considerable talents of Richard Thompson, Sandy Denny, Ashley Hutchings, Ian Matthews, Dave Swarbrick, and Dave Mattacks, this album marked the debut of Sandy Denny as the vocalist, replacing Judy Dyble in 1968. Released in January the following year on Island Records, "What We Did On Our Holidays" showcases Denny's bluesy vocals on tracks like "Fotheringhay" and the band's experimentation with traditional folk songs such as "She Moves Through The Fair" and "Nottamun Town." The album also includes "Meet On The Ledge," Fairport's anthem penned by Richard Thompson.