Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort (1972)
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.
Director: Tony Palmer
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
Release Date: May 22, 1972
Cast
- Richard Thompson - Self - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist)
- Simon Nicol - Self - Fairport Convention (rhythm guitarist)
- Dave Swarbrick - Self - Fairport Convention (violinist)
- Dave Mattacks - Self - Fairport Convention (drummer)
- Dave Pegg - Self - Fairport Convention (bassist)
- Iain Mathews - Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (vocal)
- Gordon Huntley - Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (pedal steel guitarist)
- Carl Barnwell - Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (rhythm guitar, vocal)
- Mark Griffiths - Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (lead guitar, vocal)
- Andy Leigh - Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (bass guitarist)
Screenplay
Cinematography: George Gardiner
Editing: Barry Stevens
Production: Oakhurst Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort about?
- 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.
- Who directed Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort?
- Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort was directed by Tony Palmer.
- Who stars in Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort?
- Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort stars Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, Dave Swarbrick, Dave Mattacks, Dave Pegg, Iain Mathews.
- How long is Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort?
- Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
- What genre is Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort?
- Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort produced?
- Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort was produced in United Kingdom.