Watching the Dark

~ Release by Richard Thompson (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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#	Title	Artist	Length
1	A Man in Need engineer: Bill Gill producer: Joe Boyd bass: Dave Pegg drums (drum set): Dave Mattacks electric guitar: Simon Nicol and Richard Thompson background vocals: Martin Carthy, Lal Waterson, Mike Waterson and Norma Waterson vocals: Linda Thompson and Richard Thompson recorded at: Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Man in Need lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson publisher: Beeswing Music	Richard Thompson	3:34
2	Can’t Win acoustic guitar and electronic organ: Clive Gregson bass: Pat Donaldson button accordion: John Kirkpatrick drums (drum set): Kenny Aronoff electric guitar: Richard Thompson background vocals: Christine Collister, Clive Gregson and John Kirkpatrick vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: The Bayou in Washington, D.C., United States (on 1988-11-07) live recording of: Can’t Win (on 1988-11-07) lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson publisher: Beeswing Music	Richard Thompson	9:13
3	Waltzing’s for Dreamers producer: Mitchell Froom acoustic guitar: Richard Thompson double bass: Danny Thompson harmonium: Mitchell Froom violin: Aly Bain vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: Konk Studios in Hornsey, Haringey, London, England, United Kingdom and Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States recording of: Waltzing’s for Dreamers lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson	Richard Thompson	4:07
4	Crash the Party bass: Pat Donaldson button accordion: John Kirkpatrick drums (drum set): Kenny Aronoff electric guitar [electric guitar (1st solo)]: Richard Thompson electric guitar [electric guitar (2nd solo)]: Clive Gregson background vocals: Christine Collister, Clive Gregson and John Kirkpatrick vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: The Bayou in Washington, D.C., United States (on 1988-11-07) live recording of: Crash the Party (on 1988-11-07) lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson publisher: Beeswing Music	Richard Thompson	5:36
5	I Still Dream producer: Mitchell Froom bass: Jerry Scheff concertina: John Kirkpatrick cornet: Tony Goddard and Brian Taylor drums (drum set): Jim Keltner electric guitar and mandolin: Richard Thompson euphonium: Ian Peters harp [baroque harp]: Frances Kelly keyboard: Mitchell Froom tenor horn / alto horn [tenor horn]: David Horn background vocals: Christine Collister and Clive Gregson vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: Konk Studios in Hornsey, Haringey, London, England, United Kingdom and Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States	Richard Thompson	5:09
6	Bird in God’s Garden / Lost and Found producer: Henry Kaiser bass and violin: Fred Frith drums (drum set): John "Drumbo" French electric guitar: Henry Kaiser and Richard Thompson vocals: John "Drumbo" French and Richard Thompson recorded at: Mobius Music Recording in San Francisco, California, United States	French Frith Kaiser Thompson	5:44
7	Now Be Thankful remixed at: Betrayal Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1992-12-17) recording of: Now Be Thankful writer: Dave Swarbrick and Richard Thompson publisher: Warlock Music	Fairport Convention	2:27
8	A Sailor’s Life producer: Joe Boyd bass: Ashley Hutchings drums (drum set): Martin Lamble electric guitar: Simon Nicol and Richard Thompson vocals: Sandy Denny arranger: Sandy Denny, Ashley Hutchings, Martin Lamble, Simon Nicol and Richard Thompson recorded at: Olympic Studios in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1969) recording of: A Sailor’s Life (aka Sweet William / Willie the Bold Sailor Boy) lyricist and composer: [traditional] part of: Roud Folk Song Index (number: 273)	Fairport Convention	11:26
9	Genesis Hall engineer: John Wood producer: Joe Boyd, Fairport Convention and Simon Nicol acoustic guitar and hammered dulcimer [dulcimer]: Simon Nicol bass: Ashley Hutchings drums (drum set): Martin Lamble electric guitar and background vocals: Richard Thompson vocals: Sandy Denny phonographic copyright (℗) by: Universal Island Records Ltd. (in 2003) recorded at: Olympic Studios in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London, England, United Kingdom and Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Genesis Hall composer: Richard Thompson publisher: Warlock Music Ltd.	Fairport Convention	3:39
10	The Knife‐Edge producer: Richard Thompson acoustic guitar, bass, electric guitar, mandocello and mandolin: Richard Thompson drums (drum set): Dave Mattacks recorded at: B.T.W. Studio in London, England, United Kingdom and Woodworm Studios in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom	Richard Thompson	5:32
11	Walking on a Wire engineer: Bill Gill producer: Joe Boyd acoustic guitar: Simon Nicol bass: Pete Zorn drums (drum set): Dave Mattacks electric guitar: Richard Thompson background vocals: Clive Gregson and Richard Thompson vocals: Linda Thompson and Richard Thompson recorded at: Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Walking on a Wire lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson	Richard & Linda Thompson	5:28
12	Small Town Romance recording engineer: Edward Haber (on 1982-09-30) and Ilana Pelzig (on 1982-09-30) producer: Edward Haber acoustic guitar: Richard Thompson vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: Gerde’s Folk City in Greenwich Village, New York, New York, United States (on 1982-09-30)	Richard Thompson	3:43
13	Shepherd’s March / Maggie Cameron producer: Edward Haber acoustic guitar: Richard Thompson arranger: Richard Thompson recorded at: Gerde’s Folk City in Greenwich Village, New York, New York, United States (on 1982-09-30)	Richard Thompson	5:01
14	Wall of Death engineer: Bill Gill producer: Joe Boyd bass: Dave Pegg drums (drum set): Dave Mattacks electric guitar: Simon Nicol and Richard Thompson background vocals: Clive Gregson and Pete Zorn vocals: Linda Thompson and Richard Thompson recorded at: Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Wall of Death lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson	Richard & Linda Thompson	3:44

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#	Title	Artist	Length
1	For Shame of Doing Wrong producer: Hugh Murphy and Gerry Rafferty accordion: John Kirkpatrick acoustic guitar: Simon Nicol and Richard Thompson bass: Pete Zorn drums (drum set): Liam Genockey electric guitar and background vocals [second vocal]: Richard Thompson hurdy gurdy: Phil Pickett Minimoog and Wurlitzer electric piano: Betsy Cook strings [string leader]: Gavyn Wright background vocals: Betsy Cook and Gerry Rafferty vocals: Linda Thompson strings arranger: Wil Malone recorded at: Chipping Norton Recording Studios in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1980-09 until 1980-10) recording of: For Shame of Doing Wrong (from 1980-09 until 1980-10) lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson	Richard & Linda Thompson	4:30
2	Back Street Slide producer: Hugh Murphy and Gerry Rafferty accordion: John Kirkpatrick bass: Pete Zorn drums (drum set): Dave Mattacks electric guitar: Simon Nicol and Richard Thompson piano: Betsy Cook shawm: Phil Pickett strings [string leader]: Gavyn Wright background vocals: Linda Thompson vocals: Richard Thompson strings arranger: Wil Malone recorded at: Chipping Norton Recording Studios in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1980-09 until 1980-10) recording of: Back Street Slide (from 1980-09 until 1980-10) lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson publisher: Beeswing Music	Richard & Linda Thompson	4:28
3	Strange Affair engineer: John Wood producer: John Wood and Richard Thompson acoustic guitar: Simon Nicol and Richard Thompson bass: Willie Weeks button accordion: John Kirkpatrick drums (drum set): Andy Newmark electric guitar and mandolin: Richard Thompson keyboard: Neil Larson vocals: Linda Thompson and Richard Thompson conductor: strings conducted by Robert Kirby strings arranger: strings transcribed by Robert Kirby phonographic copyright (℗) by: Richard Thompson (in 1992) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Chrysalis Records Ltd. recorded at: Basing Street Studios in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom and Britannia Row Studios in Islington, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Strange Affair lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson publisher: Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	Richard & Linda Thompson	3:11
4	The Wrong Heartbeat producer: Hugh Murphy and Gerry Rafferty bass: Pete Zorn drums (drum set): Liam Genockey electric guitar: Simon Nicol and Richard Thompson keyboard and background vocals: Betsy Cook percussion: Frank Ricotti vocals: Linda Thompson recorded at: Chipping Norton Recording Studios in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-09 until 1990-10) recording of: The Wrong Heartbeat writer: Richard Thompson	Richard & Linda Thompson	3:12
5	Borrowed Time assistant engineer: Andy Lunn engineer: John Wood producer: John Wood and Richard Thompson bass: Dave Pegg drums (drum set): Michael Spencer-Arscott electric guitar: Simon Nicol and Richard Thompson hammered dulcimer: Richard Thompson keyboard: Pete Wingfield background vocals: Marc Ellington, Julian Littman and Glenn Tilbrook vocals: Linda Thompson and Richard Thompson recorded at: Olympic Studios in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London, England, United Kingdom and Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Borrowed Time lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson publisher: Beeswing Music	Richard & Linda Thompson	5:37
6	From Galway to Graceland acoustic guitar: Richard Thompson vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States (on 1990-10-03) live recording of: From Galway to Graceland (on 1990-10-03) lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson	Richard Thompson	4:47
7	Tear Stained Letter acoustic guitar: Shawn Colvin bass: Pat Donaldson drums (drum set): David Derge electric guitar: Richard Thompson piano accordion: John Sherman saxophone: Pete Zorn background vocals: Shawn Colvin, Pat Donaldson and Pete Zorn vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: Pier 6 Pavilion in Baltimore, Maryland, United States (on 1991-08-09) live recording of: Tear Stained Letter (on 1991-08-09) writer: Richard Thompson recording of: Tear Stained Letter writer: Richard Thompson	Richard Thompson	6:53
8	Keep Your Distance producer: Mitchell Froom 12 string guitar: Simon Nicol bass: Jerry Scheff drums (drum set): Mickey Curry electric guitar, hurdy gurdy and mandolin: Richard Thompson Hammond organ: Mitchell Froom background vocals: Christine Collister and Clive Gregson vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: RAK Studios in London, England, United Kingdom and Sunset Sound Factory in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States recording of: Keep Your Distance lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson publisher: Beeswing Music	Richard Thompson	4:12
9	Bogie’s Bonnie Belle acoustic guitar: Richard Thompson vocals: Richard Thompson arranger: Richard Thompson mixed at: Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States (on 1990-10-04)	Richard Thompson	3:52
10	Poor Wee Jockey Clarke producer: Marc Ellington and Henry Kaiser hurdy gurdy: Richard Thompson vocals: Richard Thompson arranger: Richard Thompson recorded at: Towie Barclay Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom (on 1992-08-26)	Richard Thompson	2:32
11	Jet Plane in a Rocking Chair engineer: John Wood producer: Richard Thompson and John Wood 12 string guitar and electric guitar: Richard Thompson Anglo concertina and button accordion: John Kirkpatrick bass guitar [bass]: Pat Donaldson cello: Clare Lowther concert flute and shakuhachi: Ian Whiteman drums (drum set) [drums]: Timi Donald fiddle: Aly Bain and Nic Jones trumpet: Henry Lowther vocals: Linda Thompson and Richard Thompson phonographic copyright (℗) by: Island Records Ltd. recorded at: Sunset Sound Factory in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States engineered at: Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Jet Plane in a Rocking Chair lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson publisher: Beeswing Music	Richard & Linda Thompson	2:50
12	Dimming of the Day producer: Richard Thompson and John Wood acoustic guitar, banjo, harmonium and Rhodes piano [Fender Rhoses piano]: Richard Thompson bass: Pat Donaldson clarinet: Jack Brymer vocals: Linda Thompson and Richard Thompson recorded at: Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Dimming of the Day lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson publisher: Songs of PolyGram International, Inc. (in 1976, in 1993)	Richard & Linda Thompson	3:53
13	Old Man Inside a Young Man producer: Simon Nicol and John Wood 12 string guitar [electric 12 string guitar] and acoustic guitar: Simon Nicol bass: Pat Donaldson drums (drum set): Timi Donald electric guitar, piano and lead vocals: Richard Thompson background vocals: Simon Nicol, Linda Thompson and Richard Thompson recorded at: Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom	Richard & Linda Thompson	4:28
14	Never Again producer: Simon Nicol and John Wood acoustic guitar: Simon Nicol and Richard Thompson Appalachian dulcimer [electric dulcimer]: Richard Thompson autoharp: Simon Nicol vocals: Linda Thompson recorded at: Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Never Again lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson publisher: Beeswing Music	Richard & Linda Thompson	3:10
15	Hokey Pokey (The Ice Cream Song) producer: Simon Nicol and John Wood 12 string guitar [electric 12 string guitar], electric guitar [electric 6 string guitar] and piano: Simon Nicol acoustic guitar and electric guitar: Richard Thompson bass: Pat Donaldson drums (drum set) and percussion: Timi Donald violin: Aly Bain vocals: Linda Thompson and Richard Thompson recorded at: Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Hokey Pokey lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson publisher: Beeswing Music	Richard & Linda Thompson	3:23
16	A Heart Needs a Home producer: Leo Lyons acoustic guitar: Richard Thompson vocals: Linda Thompson and Richard Thompson recorded at: Rainbow Theatre in London, England, United Kingdom (on 1975-03-16) live recording of: A Heart Needs a Home (on 1975-03-16) lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson publisher: Beeswing Music	Richard & Linda Thompson	4:00
17	Beat the Retreat producer: Richard Thompson and John Wood acoustic guitar, Appalachian dulcimer [dulcimer] and oud: Richard Thompson bass: Pat Donaldson drums (drum set): Timi Donald shakuhachi: Ian Whiteman vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom remixed at: Livingston Studios in Wood Green, Haringey, London, England, United Kingdom (on 1992-10-13) recording of: Beat the Retreat lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson	Richard & Linda Thompson	5:51

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#	Title	Artist	Length
1	Al Bowlly’s in Heaven producer: Edward Haber and Ilana Pelzig Cellum acoustic guitar: Clive Gregson and Richard Thompson bass: Ruari McFarlane button accordion: John Kirkpatrick drums (drum set): Gerry Conway background vocals: Christine Collister and Clive Gregson vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: The Paradise in Boston, Massachusetts, United States (on 1986-11-07) live recording of: Al Bowlly’s In Heaven (on 1986-11-07) lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson	Richard Thompson	5:13
2	Walking Through a Wasted Land producer: Joe Boyd 12 string guitar [12 string electric guitar] and acoustic guitar: Simon Nicol (from 1984-09 until 1984-10) baritone saxophone: David Bitelli (from 1984-09 until 1984-10) bass: Bruce Lynch (from 1984-09 until 1984-10) drums (drum set): Dave Mattacks (from 1984-09 until 1984-10) electric guitar: Richard Thompson (from 1984-09 until 1984-10) piano accordion: Alan Dunn (from 1984-09 until 1984-10) tenor saxophone: Pete Thomas (from 1984-09 until 1984-10) background vocals: Phil Barnes (from 1984-09 until 1984-10), Christine Collister (from 1984-09 until 1984-10) and Clive Gregson (from 1984-09 until 1984-10) vocals: Richard Thompson (from 1984-09 until 1984-10) recorded at: RAK Studios in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1984-09 until 1984-10)	Richard Thompson	4:03
3	When the Spell Is Broken producer: Edward Haber and Ilana Pelzig Cellum bass: Ruari McFarlane button accordion: John Kirkpatrick drums (drum set): Gerry Conway electric guitar: Clive Gregson and Richard Thompson background vocals: Christine Collister and Clive Gregson vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: The Paradise in Boston, Massachusetts, United States (on 1986-11-07) live recording of: When the Spell Is Broken (on 1986-11-07) lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson	Richard Thompson	6:56
4	Devonside producer: Edward Haber and Ilana Pelzig Cellum acoustic guitar: Richard Thompson vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: The Towne Crier in Hopewell Junction, East Fishkill, New York, United States (on 1985-08-01) live recording of: Devonside (on 1985-08-01) lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson publisher: Beeswing Music	Richard Thompson	3:55
5	Little Blue Number bass: Ruari McFarlane drums (drum set): Gerry Conway electric guitar: Clive Gregson and Richard Thompson tambourine: Christine Collister background vocals: Christine Collister and Clive Gregson vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: Park West in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1985-03-28) live recording of: Little Blue Number (on 1985-03-28) writer: Richard Thompson	Richard Thompson	2:56
6	I Ain’t Going to Drag My Feet No More bass: Ruari McFarlane drums (drum set): Gerry Conway electric guitar: Clive Gregson and Richard Thompson percussion: Christine Collister background vocals: Christine Collister and Clive Gregson vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: Park West in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1985-03-28) live recording of: I Ain’t Going to Drag My Feet No More (on 1985-03-28) writer: Richard Thompson	Richard Thompson	5:12
7	Withered and Died engineer: John Wood producer: John Wood and Richard Thompson acoustic guitar and electric guitar: Richard Thompson Anglo concertina: John Kirkpatrick bass: Pat Donaldson drums (drum set): Timi Donald vocals: Linda Thompson recorded at: Sound Techniques Studio in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Withered and Died lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson	Richard & Linda Thompson	3:27
8	Nobody’s Wedding producer: Richard Thompson and John Wood accordion and button accordion: John Kirkpatrick acoustic guitar and guitar: Richard Thompson bass and bass guitar: Pat Donaldson drums (drum set): Timi Donald fiddle: Sue Draheim violin: Sue Draheim and Barry Dransfield vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom	Richard Thompson	3:16
9	The Poor Ditching Boy producer: Richard Thompson and John Wood acoustic guitar and guitar: Richard Thompson Appalachian dulcimer and Appalachian dulcimer [dulcimer]: Andy Roberts bass guitar: Pat Donaldson drums (drum set): Timi Donald fiddle: Sue Draheim and Barry Dransfield violin: Sue Draheim vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: The Ditching Boy writer: Richard Thompson publisher: Warlock Music Ltd. sub-publisher: Pubco	Richard Thompson	3:04
10	The Great Valerio engineer: John Wood producer: John Wood and Richard Thompson acoustic guitar and hammered dulcimer: Richard Thompson bass: Pat Donaldson vocals: Linda Thompson recorded at: Sound Techniques Studio in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: The Great Valerio lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson	Richard & Linda Thompson	5:26
11	Twisted producer: Richard Thompson and John Wood acoustic guitar, clavinet [Hohner clavinet], guitar, mandolin, background vocals and lead vocals: Richard Thompson bass and bass guitar: Pat Donaldson drums (drum set): Timi Donald harp: David Snell vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom	Richard Thompson	2:01
12	Calvary Cross bass: Pat Donaldson drums (drum set): Gerry Conway electric guitar: Simon Nicol and Richard Thompson background vocals: Simon Nicol vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: The Bottom Line in Greenwich Village, New York, New York, United States (on 1983-10-29) live recording of: The Calvary Cross (on 1983-10-29) lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson	Richard Thompson	7:12
13	Jennie acoustic guitar: Richard Thompson vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States (on 1984-11-28)	Richard Thompson	4:03
14	Hand of Kindness producer: Joe Boyd bass: Dave Pegg drums (drum set): Dave Mattacks electric guitar: Simon Nicol and Richard Thompson background vocals: John Hiatt and Bobby King vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Hand of Kindness lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson publisher: Beeswing Music	Richard Thompson	6:04
15	Two Left Feet producer: Joe Boyd bass: Dave Pegg button accordion: John Kirkpatrick drums (drum set): Dave Mattacks electric guitar: Simon Nicol and Richard Thompson saxophone: Pete Thomas and Pete Zorn background vocals: John Hiatt and Bobby King vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Two Left Feet composer: Richard Thompson publisher: Beeswing Music	Richard Thompson	3:55
16	Shoot Out the Lights bass: Pat Donaldson drums (drum set): Gerry Conway electric guitar: Simon Nicol and Richard Thompson piano accordion: Alan Dunn background vocals: Simon Nicol vocals: Richard Thompson recorded at: Tut’s in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1983-10-14) live recording of: Shoot Out the Lights (on 1983-10-14) lyricist and composer: Richard Thompson	Richard Thompson	5:33

Credits

Release

producer:	Compilation produced by Edward Haber

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/release/1676993 [info]
ASIN:	UK: B00000064O [info]

Release group

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/master/1022907 [info]
other databases:	https://mainlynorfolk.info/richard.thompson/records/watchingthedark.html [info]
Allmusic:	https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000618546 [info]
Wikidata:	Q7973155 [info]