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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS 17 | Top 100 Meet On The Ledge Fairport Convention Today, there is still something stately and timeless in this pensive reflection on life, and death - and it’s hard to believe that Richard Thompson was still in his teens when he wrote Meet On The Ledge. Song facts Composer Richard Thompson Genre  Folk Released 1969 Album What We Did On Our Holidays In cover versions Irish Folk singer Eleanor Shanley brings her own charm to Richard Thompson's masterful song. Listen to Eleanor Shanley sing Meet On The Ledge MORE COVER VERSIONS Fairport Convention 65% Eleanor Shanley 6% Noel Murphy 12% Richard Thompson 18% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... In two verses the sense of loss you feel when you lose a friend is comforted. Richard Powell READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Hear the experts on production Write about what you know: more in Getting Started Test your knowledge How much do you know about Fairport Convention? TAKE THE CHALLENGE! 16One 18Mr Blue Sky Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Bridge Over Trouble Water Blowin' In The Wind DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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