Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
movie
Released May 22, 1972
Genres:
Overview
Directed by renowned British film director Tony Palmer, this film captures the band at the Maidstone Fiesta during the summer of 1970 as they run through their set of the time. This included various jigs and reels, and the songs Sir Patrick Spens and Now Be Thankful. The film also features two songs from Matthews Southern Comfort, the band led by former Fairport Convention member, Ian Matthews.
Cast
Richard Thompson
as
Self - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist)
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Simon Nicol
as
Self - Fairport Convention (rhythm guitarist)
Dave Swarbrick
as
Self - Fairport Convention (violinist)
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Dave Mattacks
as
Self - Fairport Convention (drummer)
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Dave Pegg
as
Self - Fairport Convention (bassist)
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Iain Mathews
as
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (vocal)
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Gordon Huntley
as
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (pedal steel guitarist)
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Carl Barnwell
as
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (rhythm guitar, vocal)
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Mark Griffiths
as
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (lead guitar, vocal)
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Andy Leigh
as
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (bass guitarist)
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Ramon Duffey
as
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (drums)
John Peel
as
Self - Narrator
