This can be placed alongside other gems such as the title track from 1973’s Rosie and Nine’s Hexamshire Lass (which appears on disc two of this reissue). Swarbrick’s vocal contribution on Let It Go displays his ability as one of the best and most recognisable voices in English folk rock. Notably, it was the only 7” release from the album. It is a song with aching beauty, and an overlooked diamond in the rough of the Fairport back catalogue. Written by Dave Swarbrick and regular Fairport Convention contributor Ralph McTell, the song is sung so beautifully by Denny. An early highlight of the album is White Dress. The excellent title track is a fantastic opener that the current line up re-recorded on their 2012 album, Festival Bell. There was a lot of potential in the band, even though they had lost the likes of Ashley Hutchings and the immensely talented Richard Thompson in years gone by.Īlthough the line up had largely changed, Rising For The Moon delivers an excellent array of songs, although for the first time, no traditional compositions. The legendary Dave Swarbrick was still manning the fiddle, with Dave Mattacks and Bruce Rowland sharing drum duties as Mattacks departed during recording sessions. With Trevor Lucas (Sandy’s husband) and Jerry Donahue on guitar backed by Dave Pegg on bass, the line up was already strong. Although Sandy had left the band in 1969, she rejoined them on their 1974 tour and invariably entered the studio with them. This album was notable as it was the last to feature Sandy Denny.
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