Richard and Linda Thompson’s ‘I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight’ is Richard’s second album and first with Linda, co-produced with John Wood and released on April 30, 1974 by Island
1 . When I Get To The Border (w/ The Folk Slam Band, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, 2015)
2 . Withered And Died
3 . Withered And Died (USA, 1982)
4 . I Want To See The Bright Lights’ (Live, Acoustic)
5 . I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight
6 . Down Where The Drunkards Roll (w/ Loudon Wainwright III, “Songwriter’s Circle”)
7 . Where The Drunkards Roll (Seattle, 1990)
Richard and Linda Thompson – I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Track Listing : 1.When I Get To The Border (Richard Thompson) – 03:26 . 2.The Calvary Cross (Richard Thompson) – 03:51 . 3.Withered And Died (Richard Thompson) – 03:24 . 4.I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight (Richard Thompson) – 03:07 . 5.Down Where The Drunkards Roll (Richard Thompson) – 04:05 . 6.We Sing Hallelujah (Richard Thompson) – 02:49 . 7.Has He Got A Friend For Me (Richard Thompson) – 03:32 . 8.The Little Beggar Girl (Richard Thompson) – 03:24 . 9.The End Of The Rainbow (Richard Thompson) – 03:55 . 10.The Great Valerio (Richard Thompson) – 05:22
Musicians : Richard Thompson – Guitar, Vocals, Hammered Dulcimer On (10), Mandolin On (1 – 8), Tin Whistle On (1 – 7), Piano On (2), Electric Piano On (5), Harmonium On (7) . Linda Thompson – Vocals . Timmy Donald – Drums . Pat Donaldson – Bass Guitar . John Kirkpatrick – Accordio, Concertina On (1 – 3 – 7) . Simon Nicol – Dulcimer On (5) . Brian Gulland – Krummhorn On (1 – 6) . Richard Harvey – Krummhorn On (1 – 6) . Royston Wood – Harmony Bass Vocals On (6 – 2) . Trevor Lucas – Harmony Vocals On (5 – 2)
Production : Produced By Richard Thompson, John Wood .
Recorded May 1973 At Sound Techniques, London
Released April 30, 1974 By Island
