Album: The Five Seasons by Fairport Convention (1990)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk
Record Label: Matty Grooves
Format: Album

Description: "The Five Seasons" is a 1990 album by folk rock band Fairport Convention.
Recorded between April and August 1990 at Woodworm Studios, Barford St. Michael, Oxfordshire and released on the New Routes Label.
 The album begins with “Claudy Banks” a lively tune that became a staple in live shows for many years. For anyone looking for ‘Jigs & Reels’ listen to “Cup of Tea/ Loaf of Bread/ Miss Monaghan’s”.

Artist Background: Fairport Convention played its first concert in a church hall in May 1967. Based in suburban north London, the group had coalesced around bass guitarist Ashley 'Tyger' Hutchings. The youngsters 'convened' for rehearsals at a house named Fairport, the family home of rhythm guitarist Simon Nicol. Thus was born the name of a band that has endured for nearly four decades. As well as Hutchings and Nicol, there was lead guitarist Richard Thompson and Shaun Frater on drums. However, that initial lin... Part of the London,England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Music Scene: Part of the London,England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Rock, Folk, 1990s, Album, Matty Grooves

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"The Five Seasons" is a 1990 album by folk rock band Fairport Convention.
Recorded between April and August 1990 at Woodworm Studios, Barford St. Michael, Oxfordshire and released on the New Routes Label.
 The album begins with “Claudy Banks” a lively tune that became a staple in live shows for many years. For anyone looking for ‘Jigs & Reels’ listen to “Cup of Tea/ Loaf of Bread/ Miss Monaghan’s”.

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