“A retrospective of the work of Ashley Hutchings containing all rare, archive and previously unreleased material.”

Compiled by Ashley Hutchings and Tim Woodward at Courtyard Recording Studio, Stockport, 1994.

Thanks to Richard Lewis, Dave Gaule, Steve Giles and especially David Suff for valuable assistance in compiling this album.

Due to the recording source of some of these tracks there will be a difference in sound quality. All endeavours have been made to clean up the master tapes as much as possible to ensure your listening pleasure.

Tracks

The Ethnic Shuffle Orchestra (1966)

1. Washington at Valley Forge (1.15)
   home recording, 1966;
   Ashley Hutchings, vocals, acoustic upright bass; Simon Nicol, acoustic guitar; Steve Airey acoustic guitar; Willy, kazoo; Bryan King, washboard

Fairport Convention (1967)

2. Some Sweet Day (2.33)
   recorded December 1967 at Sound Techniques, London;
   Ian Matthews, Judy Dyble, vocals; Richard Thompson, vocals, slide guitar; Simon Nicol, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Martin Lamble, drums

Fairport Convention (1968/69)

3. You’re Gonna Need My Help (4.11)
   from the BBC “Symonds on Sunday” show recorded 4 February 1969 and broadcast 9 February 1969;
   Sandy Denny, Ian Matthews, vocals; Richard Thompson, slide guitar; Simon Nicol, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Martin Lamble, drums
4. Dear Landlord (4.11)
   out-take from the Unhalfbricking recording sessions;
   Sandy Denny, vocals; Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Martin Lamble, drums

Steeleye Span (1970)

5. College Grove / Silver Spear (2.46)
   from the BBC “Folk on 1” show broadcast 17 October 1970;
   Peter Knight, fiddle; Martin Carthy, guitar; Tim Hart, dulcimer; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar
6. Lay Down Your Weary Tune (4.08)
   from the BBC “Folk on 1” show broadcast 17 October 1970;
   Maddy Prior, Peter Knight, Martin Carthy, Tim Hart, Ashley Hutchings, vocals

Albion Country Band (1972)

7. Four Hand Reel / St. Anne’s Reel (2.45)
   from the BBC “Top Gear” show recorded 19 June 1972 and broadcast 4 July 1972;
   Sue Draheim, fiddle; Steve Ashley, harmonica; Simon Nicol, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Dave Mattacks, drums

The Etchingham Steam Band (1974)

8. Horn Fair (3.34)
   from Norwich Folk Festival, 1974; later included in The Etchingham Steam Band;
   Shirley Collins, vocals; Ashley Hutchings, acoustic bass guitar; Ian Holder, accordion; Terry Potter, mouth-organ

Albion Dance Band (1976)

9. Lament / Rotta (3.57)
   John Sothcott, vielle; John Rodd, recorder; Simon Nicol, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums

The Albion Band (1979)

10. A Sailor’s Life (Roud 273; Laws K12; G/D 6:1245) / One More Day (Roud 704) (8.35)
    John Tams, Julie Covington, vocals; Ric Sanders, fiddle; Pete Bullock, keyboard; Graeme Taylor, guitar; Philip Pickett, shawm, recorder; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums
11. The Bluebell (3.15)
    Ric Sanders, fiddle; Pete Bullock, keyboard; Graeme Taylor, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums
12. Six Days on the Road (3.38)
    Doug Morter, vocals, guitar; Martin Simpson, slide guitar; Andy Roberts, guitar; Melanie Harold, acoustic guitar; Barry Dransfield, fiddle; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Dave Mattacks, drums

The Albion Band (1982)

13. The Albion Band Is Here Again (3.27)
    Cathy Lesurf, vocals; Jean-Pierre Rasle, vocals, crumhorn; Dave Whetstone, vocals, melodeon; Simon Nicol, vocals, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, vocals, bass guitar; John Maxwell, vocals, drums

The Albion Band (1984)

14. Lost In Space / Only When I Laugh (3.55)
    Phil Beer, mandolin; Doug Morter, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Trevor Foster, drums

The Albion Band (1988)

15. Elements Lament (2.20)
    written for Key to the North, a film about Newark’s involvement in the English Civil War;
    Cathy Lesurf, vocals; John Shepherd, keyboards; Phil Beer, fiddle; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Trevor Foster, drums

The Ashley Hutchings All Stars (1988)

16. Angelina (5.57)
    Ashley Hutchings, vocals; Clive Gregson, guitar; John Shepherd, keyboards; Pete Zorn, bass guitar; Dave Mattacks, drums; Polly Bolton, Bill Zorn, vocals

The Albion Band (1992)

17. Three Bampton Morris Tunes (3.45)
    Simon Care, melodeon; Keith Hinchliffe, acoustic guitar; Julie Matthews, keyboard; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar

The Albion Band (1993)

18. We Lie (duet version) (5.06)
    Chris While, Simon Nicol, vocals, acoustic guitar; Ashley Reed, fiddle; Ashley Hutchings, acoustic bass guitar
19. Didn’t He Ramble (4.02)
    Ashley Hutchings, vocals, acoustic bass guitar; Chris While, Simon Nicol, acoustic guitar; Ashley Reed, fiddle

Sleeve Notes

Ashley Hutchings’ remarkable contribution to the British Folk Revival has often been compressed into the shorthand: father of folk-rock, alchemist of electric morris, founder-member of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and the many Albion Bands. However, this does not begin to detail the full extent of his achievements. Hutchings’ enormous importance as band-leader, arranger, musician, and above all popularist of English-based folk music is centred upon his unique blend of tradition and innovation.

Ashley was born on 26 January 1945, and spent his early years in the Muswell Hill area of North London. His father, Leonard, was a pianist with his own dance band - Leonard Hutchings and His Embassy Five. The young Hutchings followed a passionate interest in all forms of popular music. During the early sixties he led a number of short-lived groups - the Still Waters, the Blue Reeds, Dr. K.’s Blues Band, Tim Turner’s Narration and the Ethnic Shuffle Orchestra. Skiffle, R’n’B and the singer-songwriters of North America provided the repertoire for the nascent Fairport Convention.

Fairport’s remarkable progress through the London underground scene of the mid-60s, to the milestone masterpiece of Liege and Lief is a story that has begun to take on the appearance of legend. The importance of Liege and Lief cannot be underestimated; proving that it was possible to develop modern rock from the indigenous tradition. Hutchings, in search of an ever more English sound, was soon to leave Fairport to found Steeleye Span. Whilst with Steeleye, he worked on a production of Keith Dewhurst’s ‘Corunna”. This began an association with the theatre and theatrical presentations that has continued through the numerous Albion Bands to the present day. Much of this work - including productions at the National Theatre, the Riverside Centre and on concert stages throughout Britain - has been under-represented on record.

Perhaps the hallmark of Ashley’s musical quest during the last three decades has been his remarkable facility to unite musicians into the most formidable squads. He has repeatedly captained the most electrifying teams - ensembles of soloists, capable of uniting diverse musical styles and presenting spectacular stage shows with dance and the spoken word.

Ashley Hutchings has long been acknowledged as a restless catalyst, the quiet architect responsible for assembling a string of great ensembles. Whilst he continues to perform and add to the enormous body of recorded work, this first volume in a series of retrospectives will finally allow the full extent and importance of his unparalleled contribution to be justly measured.

David Suff (1994)

“A retrospective of the work of Ashley Hutchings containing all rare, archive and previously unreleased material.”

Compiled by Ashley Hutchings and Tim Woodward at Courtyard Recording Studio, Stockport, 1994.

Tracks

Fairport Convention (1968)

1. You Never Wanted Me [Jackson C. Frank] (3.14)
   Sandy Denny, Ian Matthews, vocals; Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Martin Lamble, drums;
   from the BBC “Top Gear” show recorded 28 May 1968 and broadcast 2 June 1968
2. Sir Patrick Spens [Trad.] (3.54)
   Sandy Denny, vocals; Dave Swarbrick, fiddle; Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar;
   out-take from the Liege and Lief recording sessions

Albion Country Band (1972)

3. Morris Dance Tunes: Morris On / Jockey to the Fair / Room for the Cuckoo / Princess Royal / Morris Off (6.11)
   Sue Draheim, fiddle; Steve Ashley, whistle, harmonica; Simon Nicol, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Dave Mattacks, drums;
4. Rambling Sailor (Roud 1901; Laws K41) (3.19)
   Royston Wood, Steve Ashley, vocals; Sue Draheim, fiddle; Simon Nicol, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Dave Mattacks, drums;
   both from the BBC “Top Gear” show recorded 19 June 1972 and broadcast 4 July 1972

Albion Dance Band (1976)

5. Cuckoo’s Nest (2.30)
   John Sothcott, vielle; Philip Pickett, curtal; Simon Nicol, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums;
6. Old Sir Simon the King (2.37)
   Shirley Collins, Eddie Upton, vocals; John Rodd, concertina; John Sothcott, recorder; Philip Pickett, curtal; Simon Nicol, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums;

The Sawdust Band (1976)

7. High Level Hornpipe / Uncle George’s (4.07)
   Jimmy Cooper, hammered dulcimer; Bob Cann, melodeon; Graeme Taylor, guitar; Pete Bullock, piano; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums;
   out-take from the Kickin’ Up the Sawdust recording sessions

The Albion Band (1981)

8. Don’t Be an Outlaw (3.33)
   John Tams, Bill Caddick, lead vocals; Howard Evans, flugelhorn; Simon Nicol, acoustic guitar; Graeme Taylor, guitar; Brian Protheroe, keyboard, vocals; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums;
9. Spirit of the Dance / Shooting (4.10)
   Anthony Ingle, keyboard; John Tams, melodeon; Roger Williams, trombone; Graeme Taylor, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums; Bill Caddick, triangle;
10. Lay Down Your Weary Tune [Bob Dylan] (3.55)
    John Tams, lead vocals; Bill Caddick, vocals; Roger Williams, trombone; Anthony Ingle, keyboard; Graeme Taylor, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar, vocals; Michael Gregory, drums;

The Albion Band, from the show “An Easter Garland” (1984)

11. Moon Shines Bright / Norman Brawl (4.02)
    Cathy Lesurf, lead vocals; Phil Beer, lead guitar, vocals; Doug Morter, guitar, vocals; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar, vocals; Trevor Foster, drums;

The Albion Band (1987)

12. The Rose and the Rock (3.32)
    Cathy Lesurf, lead vocals; Phil Beer, guitar, mandolin, vocals; Martin Bell, fiddle; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar, vocals; Trevor Foster, drums;

The Albion Band, from a live recording of “Key to the North” (1988)

13. Sweet Bird of Paradise (6.15)
    Cathy Lesurf, vocals, speech; Ashley Hutchings, Phil Beer, speech; John Shepherd, synthesiser

Ashley Hutchings All Stars (1988)

14. Ninety Miles an Hour (4.16)
    Clive Gregson, lead vocals, guitar; Pete Zorn, acoustic guitar, vocals; Polly Bolton, vocals; John Shepherd, keyboards; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar, vocals; Dave Mattacks, drums;
15. I Just Got Off the Plane (3.21)
    Ashley Hutchings, lead vocals; Polly Bolton, vocals; Clive Gregson, mandolin, vocals; Pete Zorn, acoustic bass guitar, vocals; John Shepherd, piano; Dave Mattacks, drums;

The Albion Band (1993)

16. Rainbow over the Hill (3.03)
    Chris While, lead vocals, acoustic guitar; Simon Nicol, acoustic guitar, vocals; Ashley Reed, fiddle; Ashley Hutchings, acoustic bass guitar;
17. Jerusalem Ridge (1.46)
    Ashley Reed, fiddle; Simon Nicol, Chris While, acoustic guitar; Ashley Hutchings, acoustic bass guitar;
18. Memories of You (4.59)
    Chris While, lead vocals, acoustic guitar; Simon Nicol, acoustic guitar, vocals; Ashley Reed, fiddle; Ashley Hutchings, acoustic bass guitar; with guest Diane Walmisley, vocals;

“A retrospective of the work of Ashley Hutchings containing all rare, archive and previously unreleased material.”

Compiled by Ashley Hutchings and Tim Woodward at Courtyard Recording Studio, Stockport, 1994.

Tracks

Fairport Convention (1968)

1. Night in the City [Joni Mitchell] (3.05)
   Ian Matthews, lead vocals; Sandy Denny, vocals; Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Martin Lamble, drums
2. Marcie [Joni Mitchell] (3.42)
   Sandy Denny, lead vocals; Ian Matthews, vocals; Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Martin Lamble, drums;
   both from the BBC “Symonds on Sunday” show recorded 18 June 1968 and broadcast 27 June 1968

Albion Country Band (1973)

3. Harvest Home / The Gas Almost Works (3.13)
   John Kirkpatrick, button accordion; Sue Harris, oboe; Ian Matthews, vocals; Martin Carthy, acoustic guitar; Simon Nicol, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Roger Swallow, drums;
   from the BBC “Bob Harris Show” show recorded 9 May 1973 and broadcast 21 May 1973
   (re-released on The BBC Sessions)

Albion Dance Band with Shirley Collins (1976)

4. Fair Maid of Islington (Roud 168) (2.52)
   Shirley Collins, fiddle; John Sothcott, vielle; Simon Nicol, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums;

The Sawdust Band (1976)

5. Three Waltzes (3.22)
   Terry Potter, mouth-organ; Graeme Taylor, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums;
   out-take from the Kickin’ Up the Sawdust recording sessions

Albion Dance Band (1977)

6. Y’Acre of Land (2.55)
   John Tams, lead vocals, melodeon; Simon Nicol, vocals, guitar; Graeme Taylor, guitar; Ric Sanders, fiddle; Philip Pickett, curtal; Pete Bullock, baritone saxophone; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums;
7. Boycott’s Bourrée (1.52)
   Philip Pickett, recorder; Ric Sanders, fiddle; Pete Bullock, keyboards; Simon Nicol, Graeme Taylor, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums;

The Albion Band and Julie Covington (1978)

8. By The Time It Gets Dark [Sandy Denny] (2.50)
   Julie Covington, lead vocals; Ric Sanders, fiddle; Pete Bullock, keyboards; Graeme Taylor, guitar; Philip Pickett, curtal; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums; Linda Thompson, Melanie Harrold, John Tams, backing vocals;

The Albion Band (1979)

9. Pain and Paradise (3.30)
   John Tams, lead vocals; Julie Covington, vocals; Philip Pickett, shawm; Ric Sanders, fiddle; Pete Bullock, keyboards; Graeme Taylor, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums;
10. Four Tunes From Terpsichore, 1612 (4.15)
    Philip Pickett, recorder, shawm; Ric Sanders, fiddle; Graeme Taylor, guitar; Pete Bullock, keyboards; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums;

The Albion Band with John Tams, Bill Caddick, etc. (1981)

11. Moon Shines Bright and The Stars Give a Light (3.26)
    (song from the National Theatre production of The Passion)
    Bill Caddick, vocals; Roger Williams, trombone; Philip Pickett, recorder, shawm; Graeme Taylor, guitar; Anthony Ingle, keyboards; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums;
12. Princess Royal (1.46)
    John Tams, melodeon; Graeme Taylor, guitar; Anthony Ingle, keyboards; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums; Bill Caddick, triangle;
13. Down the Road (1.38)
    (tune from the National Theatre production of Lark Rise)
    John Tams, melodeon; Howard Evans, trumpet; Philip Pickett, curtal; Graeme Taylor, guitar; Pete Bullock, keyboards; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums; Bill Caddick, triangle;

The Albion Band, from the film “Key to the North” (1988)

14. It Doesn’t Matter Any More (3.26)
    Cathy Lesurf; vocals; John Shepherd, keyboards;

Albion Dance Band with Polly Bolton, Phil Beer, etc. (1988)

15. Loose Hornpipe / Dancing Till Monday Comes Around (4.04)
    Ashley Hutchings, calling, lead vocals, bass guitar; Simon Care, melodeon; Phil Beer, vocals, guitar; John Shepherd, keyboards; Trevor Foster, drums; Pete Zorn, vocals, saxophone, percussion; Polly Bolton, vocals;
16. Spencer the Rover (Roud 1115; TYG 3) (3.20)
    Polly Bolton, vocals; John Shepherd, keyboards; Phil Beer, guitar; Simon Care, melodeon; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Trevor Foster, drums;

Ashley Hutchings and Friends (1989)

17. The Cardhouse (3.18)
    Ashley Hutchings, vocals, bass guitar; Phil Beer, guitar; John Shepherd, keyboards; Trevor Foster, drums;

The Albion Band with Chris While, Ashley Reed (1993/94)

18. Brief Encounters (Poem: Meeting Point by Louis Macniece) (7.49)
    Chris While, vocals, acoustic guitar; Ashley Hutchings, speech, acoustic bass guitar; Simon Nicol, acoustic guitar; Ashley Reed, fiddle;
19. The Oak (3.25)
    Chris While, vocals, acoustic guitar; Simon Nicol, vocals; acoustic guitar; Ashley Hutchings, vocals, acoustic bass guitar; Ashley Reed, vocals, fiddle;

“A retrospective of the work of Ashley Hutchings containing all rare, archive and previously unreleased material.”

Compiled by Ashley Hutchings and Tim Woodward at Courtyard Recording Studio, Stockport, 1994.

Tracks

Fairport Convention (1967)

1. Both Sides Now [Joni Mitchell] (3.11)
   Judy Dyble, lead vocals; Richard Thompson, vocals, guitar; Simon Nicol, guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Martin Lamble, drums;
   recorded 10 August 1967 at Sound Techniques, London

Fairport Convention (1969)

2. Fotheringay [Sandy Denny] (3.06)
   Sandy Denny, vocals, acoustic guitar; Ian Matthews, vocals; Richard Thompson, acoustic guitar; Simon Nicol, autoharp; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar;
   from the BBC “Symonds on Sunday” show recorded 4 February 1969 and broadcast 9 February 1969

The Etchingham Steam Band (1974)

3. Mistress’s Health / Lumps of Plum Pudding / Sherborne Jig / Spaniards Cry (3.24)
   Shirley Collins, lead vocals, hobby horse; Ashley Hutchings, acoustic bass guitar, tambourine; Ian Holder, accordion; Terry Potter, mouth-organ;
   from A Favourite Garland

The Sawdust Band (1976)

4. The Quaker’s Wife / Little Burnt Potato (3.18)
   John Tams, melodeon; Michael Hebbert, concertina; Graeme Taylor, guitar; Pete Bullock, baritone saxophone; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums;
   out-take from the Kickin’ Up the Sawdust recording sessions

Albion Dance Band (1977)

5. Here We Come A-Wassailing (1.31)
   John Tams, lead vocal; Philip Pickett, recorder; Ric Sanders, fiddle; Simon Nicol, vocal, acoustic guitar; Graeme Taylor, guitar; Pete Bullock, keyboards; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Dave Mattacks, drums; Michael Gregory, percussion;
6. Holm’s Fancy / Cuckold’s All Awry (3.07)
   Ric Sanders, fiddle; Philip Pickett, recorder; John Tams, melodeon; Simon Nicol, Graeme Taylor, guitar; Pete Bullock, keyboards; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, Dave Mattacks, drums;

The Albion Band & Albion Morris Men (1978)

7. I’m Looking Through You (2.02)
   John Tams, lead vocals; Julie Covington, vocals; Ric Sanders, fiddle; Graeme Taylor, guitar; Pete Bullock, keyboard; Philip Pickett, shawm, recorder; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Michael Gregory, drums; Albion Morris Men, dancing, whistleblowing;

The Albion Band (1983)

8. A Simple Melody / Faggot Dance (3.30)
   Cathy Lesurf, lead vocals; Dave Whetstone, vocals, melodeon; Jean-Pierre Rasle, vocals, harmonica, electric bagpipes; Alan Prosser, acoustic guitar; Ashley Hutchings, vocals, bass guitar; Trevor Foster, drums;

Ashley Hutchings and Friends (1984)

9. The Electric Guitar Is King (4.02)
   Ashley Hutchings, lead vocals, bass guitar; Dave Pegg, lead guitar; Simon Nicol, vocals, guitar; Dave Whetstone, vocals, acoustic guitar; Dave Mattacks, keyboards, drums;

Ashley Hutchings (1985)

10. Cecil Sharp Show excerpt (including cylinder recording of whistling, and jig) (2.14)
    Ashley Hutchings, speech; Martin Carthy, Richard Thompson, Dave Whetstone, acoustic guitar;

The Albion Band (1985/86)

11. Personent Hodie (2.18)
    Cathy Lesurf, Phil Beer, Doug Morter, vocals; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Trevor Foster, drums;
12. Love Gets Dangerous (3.20)
    Phil Beer, lead vocal, electric guitar; Eric Hine, keyboards; Ashley Hutchings, vocals, bass guitar; Trevor Foster, drums;

Len Hutchings (1993)

13. Excerpt from The View from Pa’s Piano Stool (2.26)
    Les Hutchings, piano; Ashley Hutchings, speech;

Beer, Hutchings and While (1995)

14. Turnpike Reels (from the TV series Ridgeriders) (1.40)
    Phil Beer, lead vocals, fiddle; Chris While, vocals, acoustic guitar; Ashley Hutchings, vocals, acoustic bass;

The Albion Band (1995)

15. The Willow (5.38)
    Chris While, lead vocals, acoustic guitar; Julie Matthews, vocals, keyboard; Simon Nicol, vocals, acoustic guitar; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar;

Ashley Hutchings and Ken Nicol (1995)

16. It Is Not For the Want of Will (1.58)
    Ashley Hutchings, speech; Ken Nicol, acoustic guitars;

Ashley Hutchings Dance Band (1996)

17. Swallow Your Gum (2.42)
    Ken Nicol, lead vocals, guitar; Alison Diamond, tenor saxophone; Gareth Turner, melodeon; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Paul Burgess, drums; and special guest Pete Zorn, backing vocals;

Len Hutchings (1993)

18. Excerpt from The View from Pa’s Piano Stool (1.14)
    Les Hutchings, piano; Ashley Hutchings, speech;

Ashley Hutchings and Ken Nicol (1996)

19. Wings (4.32)
    Ashley Hutchings, lead vocals, bass guitar; Ken Nicol, vocals, guitar, drum, programming, sequencing;

“A collection of archive material containing some rare or previously unreleased material on CD from 1967-2005.”

The 2006 reissue has two tracks different from the original album.

Tracks

CD 5 (TECD037, 2002)

Fairport Convention (1967)

1. If I Had a Ribbon Bow (2.43)
   1967 single

Fairport Convention (1969)

2. Who Knows Where the Time Goes [Sandy Denny] (4.24)
   from the BBC “Symonds on Sunday” show rec. 4 February 1969, b’cast 9 February 1969
3. Reynardine [Trad. arr. Fairport Convention] (4.21)
4. Tam Lin [Trad. arr. Swarbrick] (7.49)
   both from the BBC “Top Gear” show rec. 23 September 1969, b’cast September 27 and 13 December 1969

The Sawdust Band (1976)

5. The Norfolk Long Dance (3.00)
   out-take from the Kickin’ Up the Sawdust recording sessions

The Albion Band (1978)

6. Cell Song (from “Babbacombe” Lee) (4.06)

The Albion Band (1981)

7. Galliard / Brawl (4.19)
8. Jacob’s Well (4.16)

The Albion Band (1987)

9. The Shipwreck (5.56)

The Albion Band (1988)

10. Wings of Mercury (4.13)
    written for Key to the North, a film about Newark’s involvement in the English Civil War;
    Cathy Lesurf, vocals; John Shepherd, keyboards; Phil Beer, fiddle; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Trevor Foster, drums

The Albion Band (1993)

11. Struck It Right (4.22)

The Albion Band (1997)

12. Daniel Callaghan (3.05)

The Albion Band (1998)

13. Shine on Love [Richard Thompson] (3.28)

The Gingham Pinks (2001)

14. Pleasures of the Town / Uncle Bernard’s (2.33)

The Albion Band (2001)

15. Cookery Is the New Rock ’n’ Roll (3.34)
16. Three Ways of Moving (4.11)
17. Press Gang (4.31)

CD 5 (TECD086, 2006)

Fairport Convention (1967)

1. If I Had a Ribbon Bow (2.43)
   1967 single

Fairport Convention (1969)

2. Who Knows Where the Time Goes [Sandy Denny] (4.24)
   from the BBC “Symonds on Sunday” show rec. 4 February 1969, b’cast 9 February 1969
3. Reynardine [Trad. arr. Fairport Convention] (4.21)
4. Tam Lin [Trad. arr. Swarbrick] (7.49)
   both from the BBC “Top Gear” show rec. 23 September 1969, b’cast September 27 and 13 December 1969

The Sawdust Band (1976)

5. The Norfolk Long Dance (3.00)
   out-take from the Kickin’ Up the Sawdust recording sessions

The Albion Band (1978)

6. Cell Song (from “Babbacombe” Lee) (4.06)

The Albion Band (1981)

7. Jacob’s Well (4.16)

The Albion Band (1987)

8. The Shipwreck (5.56)

The Albion Band (1988)

9. Wings of Mercury (4.13)
   written for Key to the North, a film about Newark’s involvement in the English Civil War;
   Cathy Lesurf, vocals; John Shepherd, keyboards; Phil Beer, fiddle; Ashley Hutchings, bass guitar; Trevor Foster, drums

The Albion Band (1993)

10. Struck It Right (4.22)

The Albion Band (1997)

11. Daniel Callaghan (3.05)

The Albion Band (1998)

12. Shine on Love [Richard Thompson] (3.28)

The Gingham Pinks (2001)

13. Pleasures of the Town / Uncle Bernard’s (2.33)

The Albion Band (2001)

14. Cookery Is the New Rock ’n’ Roll (3.34)
15. Three Ways of Moving (4.11)

Rainbow Chasers (2005)

16. Ghosts in the Rain (5.19)
17. He Throws a Brilliant Light (5.44)

“A retrospective of the work of Ashley Hutchings containing all rare, archive and previously unreleased material.”

Compiled by Ashley Hutchings and Tim Woodward at Courtyard Recording Studio, Stockport, 1994.

Thanks to Richard Lewis, Dave Gaule, Steve Giles and especially David Suff for valuable assistance in compiling this album.

Tracks

This is a “Presentation Four CD Wallet” containing the four CDs The Guv’nor Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3, and Vol. 4 with hardly any information on the tracks but a simple list of titles and performing groups. For track lists with a bit more details see the individual CDs.