Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort (1972)

Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

1972

Music Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Tony Palmer

Cast

Andy Leigh as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (bass guitarist)

Carl Barnwell as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (rhythm guitar, vocal)

Dave Mattacks as Self - Fairport Convention (drummer)

Dave Pegg as Self - Fairport Convention (bassist)

Dave Swarbrick as Self - Fairport Convention (violinist)

Gordon Huntley as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (pedal steel guitarist)

Iain Mathews as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (vocal)

Mark Griffiths as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (lead guitar, vocal)