Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort (1972)
19720h 31mMusicDocumentary
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 ThompsonSelf - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist)- SSimon NicolSelf - Fairport Convention (rhythm guitarist)
Dave SwarbrickSelf - Fairport Convention (violinist)- DDave MattacksSelf - Fairport Convention (drummer)
- DDave PeggSelf - Fairport Convention (bassist)
- IIain MathewsSelf - Matthews Southern Comfort (vocal)
- GGordon HuntleySelf - Matthews Southern Comfort (pedal steel guitarist)
- CCarl BarnwellSelf - Matthews Southern Comfort (rhythm guitar, vocal)
- MMark GriffithsSelf - Matthews Southern Comfort (lead guitar, vocal)
- AAndy LeighSelf - Matthews Southern Comfort (bass guitarist)
- RRamon DuffeySelf - Matthews Southern Comfort (drums)
John PeelSelf - Narrator
Crew
- Director
- Tony Palmer
- Writers
- Tony Palmer
- Producers
- Timothy Burrill
- Cinematography
- George Gardiner
- Editing
- Barry Stevens
Details
- Released
- May 22, 1972
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Oakhurst Productions
- IMDb
- tt1179390