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20 years old today: “Oops, I Did It Again”

May 19, 2020 by THE HOBBLEDEHOY

Johnny Foreigner thought this cover of Britney Spears’ “Oops, I Did It Again” was brilliant when Richard Thompson released 1000 Years Of Popular Music in 2003. Today is the 20th birthday for Britney’s original! Who knows where the time goes?

Categories Uncategorized Tags Britney Spears, Fairport Convention, Oops I Did It Again, Richard Thompson 1 Comment

Fairport Convention “Tale in Hard Time”

May 18, 2020 by THE HOBBLEDEHOY

Johnny Foreigner will never grow tired of this classic from Fairport Convention. Incredible lead vocals Iain Matthews and great guitar from Richard Thompson, who wrote Tale In Hard Time.

Categories Uncategorized Tags Fairport Convention, Iain Matthews, Richard Thompson 2 Comments

Richard Thompson – Exclusive lockdown session

May 11, 2020 by THE HOBBLEDEHOY

On 10 May 2020, legendary singer-songwriter Richard Thompson, formerly of Fairport Convention will deliver an exclusive set from her home as part of the Royal Albert Home sessions. http://www.royalalberthall.com/rahome

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Take a deep breath… it’s Sandy

April 24, 2020 by THE HOBBLEDEHOY

The Hobbledehoy find these days so difficult, yet we give thanks to the voice of Sandy Denny and the music of Fairport Convention.
They help, don’t they?

Categories Uncategorized Tags Bob Dylan, British, Fairport Convention, Folk, Folk Rock, Sandy Denny 1 Comment
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