Richard Thompson - Watching The Dark

Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Notes:

Includes previously released album tracks, unreleased songs, and live performances. CDs are packaged in a Fatboy jewel case with 44 page booklet. This compilation ℗ & © 1993 Rykodisc. Printed in the USA. Some copies have a clear sticker on rear of case with 'MADE IN CANADA.' Some copies have a white sticker on rear of case with a barcode and '9 399608 977625 FESTIVAL D 89776' Track details: 1-1 -- Recorded and mixed at Sound Techniques, London. From Shoot Out The Lights, ℗ 1982 Rykodisc. 1-2 -- Recorded live at The Bayou, Washington, DC, Nov. 7, 1988. Remixed at System 2, Brooklyn, N.Y. Feb. 7, 1993. Song originally released on Amnesia, 1983. 1-3, 1-5 -- Recorded at Sunset Sound, Hollywood, California and Konk Studios, London. Mixed at Master Control, Burbank CA. From Amnesia, ℗ 1988 Capitol Records, Inc. 1-4 -- Recorded live at The Bayou, Washington, DC, Nov. 7, 1988. Mixed at System 2, Brooklyn, N.Y. Feb. 7, 1993. Previously unreleased. 1-6 -- Recorded at Mobius Music, San Francisco, CA. From Live, Love, Larf & Loaf, ℗ 1987 Rhino Records, Inc. 1-7 -- Recorded at Sound Techniques, London. Remixed at Betrayal and China Brilliance Studios, New York, December 17, 1992. Originally a Fairport Convention single, ℗ 1970 Island Records Ltd. 1-8 -- Recorded at Olympic Studios, London, 1969. NoNoise™ restoration at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California, Feb. 1993. Previously unreleased recording from acetate courtesy Ann Dawson, with thanks to Frank Kornelussen. ℗ 1993 Island Records Ltd. Song originally released on Unhalfbricking, 1969. 1-9 -- Recorded at Sound Techniques and Olympic Studios, London. From Unhalfbricking, ℗ 1969 Island Records Ltd. 1-10 Recorded at B.T.W. Studio, Wood Green, London and Woodworm Studios, Cropredy. From Strick Tempo!, ℗ 1981 Elixir Records. 1-11, 1-14 -- Recorded and mixed at Sound Techniques, London. From Shoot Out The Lights, ℗ 1982 Rykodisc. 1-12 -- Recorded live at Folk City, New York City, September 30, 1982. From Small Town Romance, ℗ 1984 Rykodisc. 1-13 -- Recorded live at Folk City, New York City, September 30, 1982. Previously unreleased. 2-1 -- Recorded at Chipping Norton Studios, September/October 1980. Mixed at Systems 2, Brooklyn, New York, February 6, 1993. This recording previously unreleased. ℗ 1993 Hugh Murphy and Gerry Rafferty. Song originally released on Pour Down Like Silver, 1975. 2-2 -- Recorded at Chipping Norton Studios, September/October 1980. Mixed at Trident Studios, December 1980. This performance previously unreleased. ℗ 1993 Hugh Murphy and Gerry Rafferty. Song originally released on Shoot Out The Lights, 1982. 2-3 -- Recorded at Britannia Row, Sound Techniques and Basing Street Studios, London. From First Light, ℗ 1978 Richard Thompson. 2-4 -- Recorded at Chipping Norton Studios, September/October 1980. Mixed at Trident Studios, Dec. 1980. This performance previously unreleased. ℗ 1993 Hugh Murphy and Gerry Rafferty. Song originally released on Hand Of Kindness, 1983. 2-5 -- Recorded at Sound Techniques, London. From Sunnyvista, ℗ 1979 Richard Thompson. 2-6 -- Recorded live at the Iron Horse, Northampton, Massachusetts, Oct 3, 1990. Soundboard cassette thanks to Mark Fleischmann. Previously unreleased. 2-7 Recorded live at Pier 6 Pavilion, Baltimore, Maryland, August 9, 1991. Soundboard d.a.t. courtesy Scott Johnson. This performance previously unreleased. Song originally from Hand Of Kindness, 1983. 2-8 -- Recorded at Sunset Sound Factory, Los Angeles and RAK Studios, London. Mixed at Ocean Way Studios, Los Angeles. From Rumor And Sigh, ℗ 1991 Capitol Records, Inc. 2-9 -- Recorded live at The Iron Horse, Northamton, Massachusetts, October 4, 1990. Soundboard cassette thanks to Mark Fleischmann. Previously unreleased. 2-10 -- Recorded at Towie Barclay Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, August 26, 1992. Hurdy-gurdy provided courtesy Neil Brook. Previously unreleased ℗ 1993 Richard Thompson. 2-11, 2-12 Recorded at Sound Techniques, London. From Pour Down Like Silver, ℗ 1975 Island Records, Ltd. 2-13 to 2-15 Recorded at Sound Techniques, London. From Hokey Pokey, ℗ 1974 Island Records, Ltd. 2-16 -- Recorded live by the Virgin Mobile at The Rainbow Theatre, London, March 16, 1975. NoNoise™ restoration at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California, February 1993. Mixed at Livingston Studios, London, October 13, 1992. This performance previously unreleased. Song originally released on Hokey Pokey, 1974 2-17 -- Recorded at Sound Techniques, London. Remixed at Livingston Studios, London, October 13, 1992. Original mix released on Pour Down Like Silver, ℗ 1975 Island Records, Ltd. 3-1 -- Recorded live at The Paradise, Boston, Massachusetts, November 7, 1986. Mixed at Sorcerer Sound, New York City, January 31, 1993. Song originally released on Daring Adventures, 1986. This performance previously unreleased. 3-2 -- Recorded at RAK Studios, London. Mixed at Livingston Studios, London. From Across A Crowded Room, ℗ 1985 Polygram Records, Inc. 3-3 -- Recorded live at The Paradise, Boston, Massachusetts, November 7, 1986. Mixed at Sorcerer Sound, New York City, January 31, 1993. This performance previously unreleased. Song originally released on Across A Crowded Room, 1985. 3-4 -- Recorded live at The Towne Crier, Hopewelll Junction, New York, August 1, 1985. This performance previously unreleased. Song originally released on Hand Of Kindness, 1983 3-5 -- Recorded live at Park West, Chicago, March 28, 1985 by Metro Mobile Recording, Glenview, Illinois. Mixed at Betrayal Studios, New York, January 29, 1993. Originally recorded for the Saturday Night Concert Series on 93 XRT Radio, Chicago. This performance previously unreleased. Song originally released on Across A Crowded Room, 1985. 3-6 -- Recorded live at Park West, Chicago, March 28, 1985 by Metro Mobile Recording, Glenview, Illinois. Mixed at China Brilliance Studios, New York, January 29, 1993. Originally recorded for the Saturday Night Concert Series on 93 XRT Radio, Chicago. This performance previously unreleased. Song originally released on Across A Crowded Room, 1985. 3-7, 3-10 -- Recorded at Sound Techniques, London. From I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight, ℗ 1973 Island Records Ltd. 3-8, 3-9, 3-11 Recorded at Sound Techniques, London. From Henry The Human Fly!, ℗ 1972 Island Records Ltd. 3-12 -- Recorded live at The Bottom Line, New York City, October 29, 1983. Soundboard cassette courtesy Frank Kornelussen. Previously available on limited edition cassette Doom & Gloom From The Tomb, Vol. 1, 1985. Song originally released on I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight, 1973. 3-13 -- Recorded live at The Iron Horse, Northampton, Massachusetts, November 28, 1984. Soundboard cassette courtesy Frank Kornelussen. Previously available on limited edition cassette Doom & Gloom From The Tomb, Vol. 1, 1985. Song originally released on Daring Adventures, 1986. 3-14, 3-15 -- Recorded at Sound Techniques, London and Ocean Way Studios, Los Angeles, California (CA). Mixed at Skyline Studios, Los Angeles, California. From Hand Of Kindness, ℗ 1983 Rykodisc. 3-16 -- Recorded live at Tut's, Chicago, Illinois, October 14, 1983. Recorded and mixed by Metro Mobile Recording, Glenview, Illinois. Originally recorded for the Saturday Night Concert Series on 93 XRT Radio, Chicago. This performance previously unreleased. Song originally released on Shoot Out The Lights, 1982. All songs originating with Island Records (except "A Sailor's Life", "Now Be Thankful" and "Beat The Retreat") mastered at the Hit Factory, London, February, 1993. "Devonshire" mastered at Sterling Sound, New York, September, 1983. All other songs mastered at Northeast Digital Recording, Inc. Southborough, Massachusetts, February 1993. Publishers: All songs published by Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc., BMI except: Tracks 1-4, 1-13, 2-6, 2-8 to 2-10 published by Beeswing Music, BMI Track 1-6 published by Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc., BMI/Arcades Music, PRS Tracks 1-7 to 1-9, 3-7 to 3-12 published by Warlock Music Ltd., BMI Tracks 2-13 to 2-16 published by Bee Bee Music Ltd., PRS

1-1. Richard Thompson - A Man In Need 3:33
. 1987-1988
1-2. Richard Thompson - Can't Win (Live) 9:11
1-3. Richard Thompson - Waltzing's For Dreamers 4:05
1-4. Richard Thompson - Crash The Party (Live) 5:33
1-5. Richard Thompson - I Still Dream 5:06
1-6. French Frith Kaiser Thompson - Bird In God's Garden / Lost And Found 5:41
. 1969-1970
1-7. Fairport Convention - Now Be Thankful (New Mix) 2:24
1-8. Fairport Convention - A Sailor's Life 11:22
1-9. Fairport Convention - Genesis Hall 3:38
. 1981-1982
1-10. Richard Thompson - The Knife-Edge 5:29
1-11. Richard & Linda Thompson - Walking On A Wire 5:26
1-12. Richard Thompson - Small Town Romance (Live) 3:40
1-13. Richard Thompson - Shepherd's March / Maggie Cameron 4:57
1-14. Richard & Linda Thompson - Wall Of Death 3:42
. 1978-1980
2-1. Richard & Linda Thompson - For Shame Of Doing Wrong 4:27
2-2. Richard & Linda Thompson - Back Street Slide 4:23
2-3. Richard & Linda Thompson - Strange Affair 3:06
2-4. Richard & Linda Thompson - The Wrong Heartbeat 3:08
2-5. Richard & Linda Thompson - Borrowed Time 5:33
. 1990-1992
2-6. Richard Thompson - From Galway To Graceland (Live) 4:45
2-7. Richard Thompson - Tear Stained Letter (Live) 6:51
2-8. Richard Thompson - Keep Your Distance 4:11
2-9. Richard Thompson - Bogie's Bonnie Belle (Live) 3:49
2-10. Richard Thompson - Poor Wee Jockey Clarke 2:29
. 1974-1975
2-11. Richard & Linda Thompson - Jet Plane In A Rocking Chair 2:46
2-12. Richard & Linda Thompson - Dimming Of The Day 3:50
2-13. Richard & Linda Thompson - Old Man Inside A Young Man 4:25
2-14. Richard & Linda Thompson - Never Again 3:06
2-15. Richard & Linda Thompson - Hokey Pokey (The Ice Cream Song) 3:19
2-16. Richard & Linda Thompson - A Heart Needs A Home (Live) 3:56
2-17. Richard Thompson - Beat The Retreat 5:50
. 1985-1986
3-1. Richard Thompson - Al Bowlly's In Heaven (Live) 5:10
3-2. Richard Thompson - Walking Through A Wasted Land 4:00
3-3. Richard Thompson - When The Spell Is Broken (Live) 6:52
3-4. Richard Thompson - Devonside (Live) 3:52
3-5. Richard Thompson - Little Blue Number (Live) 2:52
3-6. Richard Thompson - I Ain't Gonna Drag My Feet No More (Live) 5:09
. 1972-1973
3-7. Richard & Linda Thompson - Withered And Died 3:25
3-8. Richard Thompson - Nobody's Wedding 3:12
3-9. Richard Thompson - The Poor Ditching Boy 3:01
3-10. Richard & Linda Thompson - The Great Valerio 5:21
3-11. Richard Thompson - Twisted 1:57
. 1983-1984
3-12. Richard Thompson - Calvary Cross (Live) 7:09
3-13. Richard Thompson - Jennie (Live) 4:01
3-14. Richard Thompson - Hand Of Kindness 6:01
3-15. Richard Thompson - Two Left Feet 3:52
3-16. Richard Thompson - Shoot Out The Lights (Live) 5:32

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Barcode 0 31257 53032 3
Rights Society BMI
Rights Society PRS
Matrix / Runout DISQUE AMERIC 05ND1<910>HNCD5303A
Matrix / Runout DISQUE AMERIC 05NE1<910>HNCD5303B
Matrix / Runout DISQUE AMERIC 04KS3<910>HNCD5303C

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Published By Beeswing Music
Published By Arcades Music
Published By Warlock Music Ltd.
Published By Bee Bee Music Ltd.
Recorded At Sound Techniques, London
Recorded At The Bayou, Washington, D.C.
Recorded At Sunset Sound
Recorded At Konk Studios
Recorded At Mobius Music
Recorded At Olympic Studios
Recorded At BTW Studios, London
Recorded At Woodworm Studios
Recorded At Gerde's Folk City
Recorded At Chipping Norton Recording Studios
Recorded At Britannia Row Studios
Recorded At Basing Street Studios
Recorded At Iron Horse Music Hall
Recorded At Pier 6 Pavilion, Baltimore
Recorded At The Sound Factory
Recorded At RAK Studios
Recorded At Towie Barclay Castle
Recorded At Rainbow Theatre London
Recorded At The Paradise, Boston
Recorded At The Towne Crier
Recorded At Park West, Chicago
Recorded At The Bottom Line
Recorded At Tut's, Chicago
Engineered At Fantasy Studios
Mixed At Sound Techniques, London
Mixed At Master Control, Burbank
Mixed At Systems Two
Mixed At Trident Studios
Mixed At Ocean Way Recording
Mixed At Livingston Studios
Mixed At Sorcerer Sound
Mixed At Betrayal Studios
Mixed At China Brilliance, N.Y.C.
Mixed At Skyline Studios
Mixed At Metro Mobile Recording
Remixed At Systems Two
Remixed At Betrayal Studios
Remixed At China Brilliance, N.Y.C.
Remixed At Livingston Studios
Mastered At The Hit Factory
Mastered At Sterling Sound
Mastered At Northeastern Digital
Mastered At DigiPrep
Mastered At Masterdisk