Now Be Thankful

"Now Be Thankful" is a 1970 single by Fairport Convention released by Island Records (WIP 6089, September 1970).

Though apparently cheerful on the surface, the lyrics can also be taken as referring to the barbarity of life in medieval times.

[2] The B-side "Sir B. McKenzie's Daughter's Lament For The 77th Mounted Lancers Retreat From The Straits Of Loch Knombe, In The Year Of Our Lord 1727, On The Occasion Of The Announcement Of Her Marriage To The Laird Of Kinleakie" is actually a medley of three tunes: "Da Scalloway Lasses" (Trad.

[1][4] Frequently cited to be the longest track title ever,[1] it was later beaten by Test Dept's "Long Live British Democracy Which Flourishes and Is Constantly Perfected Under the Immaculate Guidance of the Great, Honourable, Generous and Correct Margaret Hilda Thatcher.

Both sides of the single were included on the 2001 reissue of Fairport Convention's 1970 album Full House, along with a new stereo mix of "Now Be Thankful".