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Bonuses & guest appearances of Richard Thompson Part 1 of 4
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Crossing JordanCrossing Jordan by Various Artsits
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Richard Thompson rips and wails through a 9'19" take of the Donovan classic "Season of the Witch" and steals the show here for me, but there are some other mighty fine cover songs here as well.
Live at the Iron HorseLive at the Iron Horse by Various Artists
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Contains a Richard Thompson live performance of "From Galway to Graceland" ("To be with her sweetheart, oh she left everything. From Galway to Graceland, to be with the King.")
The Best of Sessions at West 54th, Vol. 1The Best of Sessions at West 54th, Vol. 1
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Has a Richard Thompson live acoustic solo DVD video performance of "I Feel So Good" ("I feel so good, I'm gonna break somebody's heart tonight. I feel so good, I'm gonna take someone apart tonight.")
Evangeline Made: A Tribute to Cajun MusicEvangeline Made: A Tribute to Cajun Music by Various Artists
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Richard Thompson sings "Les Flammes d'Enfer" (The Flames of Hell) "O'tite tante priez pour moi. J'suis condamme pour les flammes d'enfer" (O lil'aunt pray for me, I'm condemned to the flames of Hell).
Old Kit BagOld Kit Bag by Richard Thompson
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On the "Enhanced" edition you can get 2 tracks of Richard Thompson's "1000 Years of Popular Music" i.e. "So Ben Mi Ca Bon Tempo" (Orazio Vecchi, Arr. R. Thompson) & "Kiss" (Prince, Arr. R. Thompson).
The Old Kit BagThe Old Kit Bag by Richard Thompson
"So Ben Mi Ca Bon Tempo" ("I Know a Lucky Fellow") is the bonus track on the Japanese import of "Old Kit Bag". For the full "1000 Years of Popular Music" you must go to the Richard Thompson website.
Rock OnRock On by The Bunch
The Bunch are basically several Fairport Convention members (incl. Richard Thompson & Sandy Denny) with other assorted guests performing 50's and 60's early rock'n'roll songs.
Live, Love, Larf & LoafLive, Love, Larf & Loaf by French Frith Kaiser Thompson
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Richard Thompson singing the Okinawan song "Hai Sai Oji-San" (in the original Okinawan/Japanese language no less) by Shoukichi Kina has got to be one of funniest things I've ever heard in my life.
Live, Love, Larf & LoafLive, Love, Larf & Loaf by French Frith Kaiser Thompson
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This has the correct title, ".Larf.", but a different cover from the original 1st FFK&T LP. For translated lyrics to "Hai Sai Oji-San" go to henrykaiser.net & see the notes under "Playola".
Twelve ArrowsTwelve Arrows
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On the last track here, called "Poseidon", Richard Thompson returns the favour of Judith Owen's guest appearances on his "Old Kit Bag" and "1000 Years of Popular Music".
Sweet Talker: Original Music From the MovieSweet Talker: Original Music From the Movie by Richard Thompson
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This Richard Thompson soundtrack to a not very well known movie from 1991 has primarily instrumental tracks but some good songs as well. Read the review for more info. Some good used prices to be had.
Sweet TalkerSweet Talker
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There's no cover image for the CD in #11 above, but here is the DVD as well. Doesn't look like there are any bonuses to be had here though.
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya SisterhoodDivine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Various Artists
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This is the only other movie that seems to use a Richard Thompson track. It's "Dimming of the Day" from 1975's "Pour Down Like Silver"with Linda Thompson, but they've messed with it by adding strings!
Rumor and SighRumor and Sigh by Richard Thompson
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Careful here, this is the DVD Audio Edition which is not playable on regular CD players. You get the videos for "I Feel So Good" and "I Misunderstood" as part of the bonus features.
Action Packed: Best of the Capitol YearsAction Packed: Best of the Capitol Years by Richard Thompson
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Even if you have the other Capitol-EMI albums, you need this one for the last 3 tracks which are not otherwise available (unless you managed to get the last 2 on the 2 LP edition of "Mock Tudor").
Cajun ConjaCajun Conja by Beausoleil
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Aiyee! Richard Thompson guests on electric guitar on tracks 3 "Conja (New Orleans 1786)" and 5 "Sur le Pont de Lyon" (On the Bridge of Lyon) on this rollicking disc by cajun supergroup BeauSoleil.
L' l'Amour Ou la FolieL' l'Amour Ou la Folie by Beausoleil
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Aiyee again! Richard Thompson guests on electric guitar on the title track (which means "Love or Folly") & acoustic on "Charivari" on this 1997 CD by the great Cajun musos Michael Doucet & BeauSoleil.
Bayou Deluxe: The Best of Michael Doucet & BeausoleilBayou Deluxe: The Best of Michael Doucet & Beausoleil by Michael Doucet w
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Aiyee! This early (1993) version of BeauSoleil's best includes "Sur le Pont de Lyon" with Richard Thompson's guest appearance from disc 16. above.
Encore Encore the Best of Beausoleil 1991-2001Encore Encore the Best of Beausoleil 1991-2001 by Beausoleil
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Aiyee! Aiyee! This 2003 edition of BeauSoleil's best includes "Conja (New Orleans 1786)", "Sur le Pont de Lyon" (On the Bridge of Lyon) and "L'Amour ou la Folie" (Love or Folly) from discs 16. & 17.
Michael Doucet & Cajun Brew [CD on Demand]Michael Doucet & Cajun Brew [CD on Demand] by Michael Doucet & Cajun Brew
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Aiyee! Doucet's other band. Richard Thompson guests on electric guitar on "Wooly Bully", "Bayou Pom Pom" & "Woman or a Man?" (HINT: check the free MP3 downloads for the first two ;-)
Solid AirSolid Air by John Martyn
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Richard Thompson guests on mandolin on track 2 "Over the Hill". Also note that the title track is John Martyn's tribute song about Nick Drake (see discs 22, 23, and 24 below).
Five Leaves LeftFive Leaves Left by Nick Drake
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Richard Thompson provides a guest appearance on electric guitar on the track "Time Has Told Me" on this first album released by Nick Drake from 1969.
Bryter LayterBryter Layter by Nick Drake
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Richard Thompson provides another guest appearance on lead guitar on the track "Hazey Jane II' on this 2nd album by Nick Drake from 1970.
Way to Blue: An Introduction to Nick DrakeWay to Blue: An Introduction to Nick Drake by Nick Drake
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You can also get Richard Thompson's guest appearances on both "Time Has Told Me" and "Hazey Jane II" on this Best of/An Introduction to Nick Drake.
The HunterThe Hunter by Jennifer Warnes
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Richard Thompson is credited with a guest appearance on electric guitar on the track "Lights of Lousianne" on this 1992 disc by vocalist Jennifer Warnes, but no electric guitar can be heard!!??