BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Feb 2006 : The Matty Groves Perform

In 2006 Fairport Convention celebrated the 35th anniversary of their iconic folk-rock album "Liege and Lief". (Full Fairport Info at: www.free-reed.co.uk) At the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards they received a special Award celebrating their 1969 classic as the 'most influential folk record of all time': and at Cropredy Festival, received a Gold Disc for 1 Million sales of the Album: the original Line-up was on stage at the Awards: Simon, RT, Ashley, Swarb, Dave Mattacks (and with Chris While singing the part of the late Sandy Denny) -- and you can view a video of the 1969 line-up's superb version of 'Matty Groves' at the Folk Awards at www.free-reed.co.uk/liege.

Added 21 Jun 2026