Album: Rafferty's Folly by Richard & Linda Thompson (1980)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk | Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Description: "Rafferty's Folly" The complete & unreleased Gerry Rafferty produced version of the "Shoot Out The Lights" album. Recorded at Chipping Norton Studios, September-October 1980. All the tracks are completely different to those which were officially released in 1982.
Also included on this disc are two demo recordings from Woodworm Studios, Oxfordshire from June 1980 and four live tracks (with Fairport Convention) from a Granada TV show.

Artist Background: "Richard & Linda Thompson" this husband-and-wife folk/rock duo began performing together officially in 1972 although their association dated from the previous year. When Richard Thompson left Fairport Convention, he pursued a generally low-key path, performing in folk clubs and on various sessions, including Rock On, a collection of rock ‘n' roll favourites which featured several Fairport acolytes. ‘When Will I Be Loved?' was marked by a duet between Sandy Denny and Linda Peters, the latt... Part of the London music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Music Scene: Part of the London music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Rock, Folk, Happy, 1980s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes


"Rafferty's Folly" The complete & unreleased Gerry Rafferty produced version of the "Shoot Out The Lights" album. Recorded at Chipping Norton Studios, September-October 1980. All the tracks are completely different to those which were officially released in 1982.
Also included on this disc are two demo recordings from Woodworm Studios, Oxfordshire from June 1980 and four live tracks (with Fairport Convention) from a Granada TV show.

Rafferty's Folly

Richard & Linda Thompson

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