Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort (1972)
1972 · 0h 31m · Music, Documentary
Genres: Music, Documentary
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.
Director: Tony Palmer
Writers: Tony Palmer
Cinematography: George Gardiner
Editor: Barry Stevens
Cast
Richard Thompson as Self - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist)Simon Nicol as Self - Fairport Convention (rhythm guitarist)Dave Swarbrick as Self - Fairport Convention (violinist)Dave Mattacks as Self - Fairport Convention (drummer)Dave Pegg as Self - Fairport Convention (bassist)Iain Mathews as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (vocal)Gordon Huntley as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (pedal steel guitarist)Carl Barnwell as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (rhythm guitar, vocal)Mark Griffiths as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (lead guitar, vocal)Andy Leigh as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (bass guitarist)Ramon Duffey as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (drums)John Peel as Self - NarratorMore like this
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