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Fairport Convention Trivia Quiz

Fairport Convention stands out as a leading and innovative group in the English folk rock scene, performing traditional songs with electic instruments as well as many original songs. How well do you know their earlier albums?

A multiple-choice quiz by Humando. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Humando

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,111

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
282

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Question 1 of 15

1. What was the name of Fairport convention's first album? Hint

Fairport Convention

Debut

Convention

Rosie

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Question 2 of 15

2. The songs "Crazy Man Michael", "Sloth", amd "Walk a While"... Hint

are all old English folk songs

were written by Richard Thompson and Dave Swarbrick

were written by Bob Dylan

were written by Sandy Denny

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who sang on the album "Expletive Delighted!"? Hint

Sandy Denny, Dave Swarbrick and Ian Matthews

Only Simon Nicol

Simon Nicol, Richard Thompson and Judy Dyble

None of these

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Question 4 of 15

4. "Hanks for the Memory" on "Expletive Delighted!" is a tribute to: Hint

Hank Williams

Hank Marvin and the Shadows.

Tom Hanks

Hank Snow

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Question 5 of 15

5. After leaving the group, which member recorded the album "Henry the Human Fly"? Hint

Ian Matthews

Richard Thompson

Ashley Hutchings

Trevor Lucas

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Question 6 of 15

6. The year 1967 was significant for Fairport Convention because in that year they... Hint

released their first album

performed at Carnegie Hall

helped with the recording of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"

provided the music for a James Bond movie.

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Question 7 of 15

7. Fairport's "folk opera" was called: Hint

Mary Queen of Scots

Babbacombe Lee

Birmingham Saga

A Doomed Love

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which of these songs on Fairport albums was not written by Bob Dylan? Hint

Open the Door Richard

Million Dollar Bash

Down in the Flood

Chelsea Morning

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Question 9 of 15

9. On the sleeve of "Angel Delight" there is a dialogue which alludes to the confusion of names. Three of the four members of the band then had what name? Hint

Bill

Dave

Jerry

Richard

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Question 10 of 15

10. Dave Mattacks played what instrument? Hint

Drums

Bass guitar

Dulcimer

Electric piano

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Question 11 of 15

11. "Matty Groves" differs from the earlier verson by Joan Baez how? Hint

Fairport Convention play a rock version

In all these ways

Fairport include verses omitted by Joan Baez

There is a long instrumental passage at the end of the Fairport Comvention version

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Question 12 of 15

12. The songs "Hiring Fair" and "Red and Gold" were written by whom? Hint

Sandy Denny

Ralph McTell

Bob Dylan

Richard Thompson

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Question 13 of 15

13. What Fairport Convention album, released in the UK in 1969 and in the US in 1970, is widely regarded as establishing English folk rock as a legitimate and successful genre? Hint

Unhalfbricking

What We Did on our Holidays

Liege and Leif

Nine

14. Dave Swarbrick was a formidable fiddle player, and played with the group for many years until he was advised by doctors that playing an electric violin was damaging his hearing. Who later took his place with the fiddle? Hint

Stefan Grappelli

Simon Nicol

Martin Allcock

Rick Sanders

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Question 15 of 15

15. What other group have Dave Pegg and Dave Mattacks played with in recent years? Hint

Pink Floyd

Jethro Tull

Back Street Boys

The Chelsea Slugs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of Fairport convention's first album?

Answer: Fairport Convention

The name of the group was taken from the name of the house where two of the members were living.

2. The songs "Crazy Man Michael", "Sloth", amd "Walk a While"...

Answer: were written by Richard Thompson and Dave Swarbrick

Although Dave Swarbrick and Richard Thompson claimed that they had little in common, for a time they spent many hours working together on writing and found that together they produced some of the band's most enduring songs.

3. Who sang on the album "Expletive Delighted!"?

Answer: None of these

There are no vocal tracks on this album.

4. "Hanks for the Memory" on "Expletive Delighted!" is a tribute to:

Answer: Hank Marvin and the Shadows.

This collection of Shadows favourites consists of "Shazam", "Pipeline", "Apache" and "Peter Gunn". Two of Fairport's best lead guitarists, Richard Thompson and Jerry Donahue, return to make a guest appearance on this medley.

5. After leaving the group, which member recorded the album "Henry the Human Fly"?

Answer: Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson's solo albums continue to mix folk and rock styles, and his songs often include a rather dry wit.

6. The year 1967 was significant for Fairport Convention because in that year they...

Answer: released their first album

By the time that "Full House" was recorded, none of the original members was left in the line-up. The original line-up is rather more involved with experimenting with new types of pop music, and yet does perform some music with a folk style as well.

7. Fairport's "folk opera" was called:

Answer: Babbacombe Lee

The "opera" takes the whole of one album, and tells the story of a man controversially accused of murder. It ends with the executioner making three unsuccesful attempts to hang John "Babbacombe" Lee.

8. Which of these songs on Fairport albums was not written by Bob Dylan?

Answer: Chelsea Morning

"Chelsea Morning" appears on Fairport Convention's first album, sung by Judy Dyble. It was written by Joni Mitchell. Neil Diamond later recorded his version of this song.

9. On the sleeve of "Angel Delight" there is a dialogue which alludes to the confusion of names. Three of the four members of the band then had what name?

Answer: Dave

The band then consisted of Simon Nicol, Dave Mattacks, Dave Swarbrick and Dave Pegg.

10. Dave Mattacks played what instrument?

Answer: Drums

Dave Mattacks has played on and off in the band for many years. In recent years the band has sometimes performed accoustic concerts without a drummer.

11. "Matty Groves" differs from the earlier verson by Joan Baez how?

Answer: In all these ways

"Matty Groves" was recorded when Sandy Denny was the lead singer. Some later concert albums include the song with a male vocal.

12. The songs "Hiring Fair" and "Red and Gold" were written by whom?

Answer: Ralph McTell

Ralph McTell has also performed with Fairport Convention on their albums and at their reunions.

13. What Fairport Convention album, released in the UK in 1969 and in the US in 1970, is widely regarded as establishing English folk rock as a legitimate and successful genre?

Answer: Liege and Leif

Around the time that this album was being recorded, members of the group spent much time searching the archives for old songs to revive, and Sandy Denny already had a wide knowledge of English folk music.

Answer: Rick Sanders

Rick Sanders says that it was listening to Dave Swarbrick which made him interested in learning the violin. His style differs from Dave Swarbrick because of having jazz in his background.

15. What other group have Dave Pegg and Dave Mattacks played with in recent years?

Answer: Jethro Tull

Actually, I made up the name "The Chelsea Slugs"---still, it wouldn't surprise me to find out that there was such a group.

Source: Author Humando

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