Richard Thompson – Watching The Dark (The History Of Richard Thompson)

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Label:	Hannibal Records – HNCD 5303
Format:	3 x CD, Compilation
Country:	US
Released:	Apr 20, 1993
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Folk Rock

Tracklist

1-1	Richard Thompson–	A Man In Need Backing Vocals – The Watersons Bass – Dave Pegg Drums – Dave Mattacks Electric Guitar – Simon Nicol Engineer – Bill Gill Producer – Joe Boyd Vocals, Electric Guitar – Richard Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	3:33
		1987-1988
1-2	Richard Thompson–	Can't Win (Live) Accordion [Button Accordion], Backing Vocals – John Kirkpatrick Acoustic Guitar, Organ, Backing Vocals – Clive Gregson Backing Vocals – Christine Collister Drums – Kenny Aronoff Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Mark Greenhouse Engineer [Assistant] – Ed Eastridge, Ron Freeland* Engineer [Remix] – Joe Marciano Producer [Remix Produced By] – Edward Haber, Ilana Pelzig Cellum Recorded By – Big Mo Recording* Written-By – Richard Thompson Accordion [Button Accordion], Backing Vocals – John Kirkpatrick Acoustic Guitar, Organ, Backing Vocals – Clive Gregson Backing Vocals – Christine Collister Drums – Kenny Aronoff Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Mark Greenhouse Engineer [Assistant] – Ed Eastridge, Ron Freeland* Engineer [Remix] – Joe Marciano Producer [Remix Produced By] – Edward Haber, Ilana Pelzig Cellum Recorded By – Big Mo Recording* Written-By – Richard Thompson	9:11
1-3	Richard Thompson–	Waltzing's For Dreamers Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Double Bass – Danny Thompson Engineer – Tchad Blake Engineer [2nd] – Mike Kloster, Ted Patterson Fiddle – Aly Bain Harmonium – Mitchell Froom Producer – Mitchell Froom Written-By – Richard Thompson	4:05
1-4	Richard Thompson–	Crash The Party (Live) Accordion [Button Accordion], Backing Vocals – John Kirkpatrick Backing Vocals – Christine Collister Bass – Pat Donaldson Drums – Kenny Aronoff Electric Guitar, Soloist [1st Solo], Vocals – Richard Thompson Electric Guitar, Soloist [2nd Solo], Backing Vocals – Clive Gregson Engineer – Mark Greenhouse Engineer [Assistant] – Ed Eastridge, Ron Freeland* Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Joe Marciano Producer [Mix Produced By] – Edward Haber, Ilana Pelzig Cellum Recorded By – Big Mo Recording* Written-By – Richard Thompson Accordion [Button Accordion], Backing Vocals – John Kirkpatrick Backing Vocals – Christine Collister Bass – Pat Donaldson Drums – Kenny Aronoff Electric Guitar, Soloist [1st Solo], Vocals – Richard Thompson Electric Guitar, Soloist [2nd Solo], Backing Vocals – Clive Gregson Engineer – Mark Greenhouse Engineer [Assistant] – Ed Eastridge, Ron Freeland* Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Joe Marciano Producer [Mix Produced By] – Edward Haber, Ilana Pelzig Cellum Recorded By – Big Mo Recording* Written-By – Richard Thompson	5:33
1-5	Richard Thompson–	I Still Dream Backing Vocals – Christine Collister, Clive Gregson Bass – Jerry Scheff Concertina – John Kirkpatrick Cornet – Brian Taylor (2), Tony Goddard Drums – Jim Keltner Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Tchad Blake Engineer [2nd] – Mike Kloster, Ted Patterson Euphonium – Ian Peters Harp [Baroque Harp] – Frances Kelly Keyboards – Mitchell Froom Producer – Mitchell Froom Tenor Horn – David Horn (2) Written-By – Richard Thompson Backing Vocals – Christine Collister, Clive Gregson Bass – Jerry Scheff Concertina – John Kirkpatrick Cornet – Brian Taylor (2), Tony Goddard Drums – Jim Keltner Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Tchad Blake Engineer [2nd] – Mike Kloster, Ted Patterson Euphonium – Ian Peters Harp [Baroque Harp] – Frances Kelly Keyboards – Mitchell Froom Producer – Mitchell Froom Tenor Horn – David Horn (2) Written-By – Richard Thompson	5:06
1-6	French, Frith, Kaiser, Thompson*–	Bird In God's Garden / Lost And Found Bass, Violin – Fred Frith Drums, Vocals – John French Electric Guitar – Henry Kaiser Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Oliver DiCicco Engineer [Assistant] – Kay Hopper Mixed By [Mixing] – Fred Frith, Henry Kaiser, Oliver DiCicco Producer – Henry Kaiser Written-By – Fred Frith, Hakim Conrad Archuletta	5:41
		1969-1970
1-7	Fairport Convention–	Now Be Thankful Bass, Backing Vocals – Dave Pegg Drums – Dave Mattacks Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals – Richard Thompson Electric Guitar, Dulcimer – Simon Nicol Engineer – John Wood Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Dave Swarbrick Producer – Joe Boyd Producer [Remix], Engineer [Remix] – Edward Haber, Ilana Pelzig Cellum Written-By – Dave Swarbrick, Richard Thompson	2:24
1-8	Fairport Convention–	A Sailor's Life Arranged By – Hutchings, Lamble, Thompson, Denny, Nicol* Bass – Ashley Hutchings Drums – Martin Lamble Electric Guitar – Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol Engineer – John Wood Producer – Joe Boyd Technician [NoNoise Restoration] – Scott Levitin Vocals – Sandy Denny Written-By – Traditional	11:22
1-9	Fairport Convention–	Genesis Hall Acoustic Guitar, Dulcimer – Simon Nicol Bass – Ashley Hutchings Drums – Martin Lamble Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – John Wood Producer – Fairport Convention, Joe Boyd, Simon* Vocals – Sandy Denny Written-By – Richard Thompson	3:38
		1981-1982
1-10	Richard Thompson–	The Knife-Edge Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Mandocello, Bass – Richard Thompson Drum – Dave Mattacks Engineer – John Borthwick, Simon Nicol Producer – Richard Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	5:29
1-11	Richard & Linda Thompson–	Walking On A Wire Acoustic Guitar – Simon Nicol Backing Vocals – Clive Gregson Bass – Pete Zorn Drums – Dave Mattacks Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Bill Gill Producer – Joe Boyd Vocals – Linda Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	5:26
1-12	Richard Thompson–	Small Town Romance (Live) Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Edward Haber, Ilana Pelzig Cellum Producer – Edward Haber Written-By – Richard Thompson	3:40
1-13	Richard Thompson–	Shepherd's March / Maggie Cameron (Live) Acoustic Guitar – Richard Thompson Arranged By – Richard Thompson Engineer – Edward Haber, Ilana Pelzig Cellum Producer – Edward Haber Written-By – Traditional	4:57
1-14	Richard & Linda Thompson–	Wall Of Death Backing Vocals – Clive Gregson, Pete Zorn Bass – Dave Pegg Drums – Dave Mattacks Electric Guitar – Simon Nicol Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Bill Gill Producer – Joe Boyd Vocals – Linda Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	3:42
		1978-1980
2-1	Richard & Linda Thompson–	For Shame Of Doing Wrong Accordion – John Kirkpatrick Acoustic Guitar – Simon Nicol Arranged By [Strings] – Will Malone* Backing Vocals – Gerry Rafferty Bass – Pete Zorn Drums – Liam Genockey Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals [Second Vocal] – Richard Thompson Electric Piano [Wurlitzer Piano], Synthesizer [Mini-Moog], Backing Vocals – Betsy Cook Engineer – Barry Hammond Hurdy Gurdy – Phil Pickett* Leader [Strings] – Gavin Wright* Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Joe Marciano Producer – Gerry Rafferty, Hugh Murphy Producer [Mix Produced By] – Edward Haber, Ilana Pelzig Cellum Vocals – Linda Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson Accordion – John Kirkpatrick Acoustic Guitar – Simon Nicol Arranged By [Strings] – Will Malone* Backing Vocals – Gerry Rafferty Bass – Pete Zorn Drums – Liam Genockey Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals [Second Vocal] – Richard Thompson Electric Piano [Wurlitzer Piano], Synthesizer [Mini-Moog], Backing Vocals – Betsy Cook Engineer – Barry Hammond Hurdy Gurdy – Phil Pickett* Leader [Strings] – Gavin Wright* Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Joe Marciano Producer – Gerry Rafferty, Hugh Murphy Producer [Mix Produced By] – Edward Haber, Ilana Pelzig Cellum Vocals – Linda Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	4:27
2-2	Richard & Linda Thompson–	Back Street Slide Accordion – John Kirkpatrick Arranged By [Strings] – Will Malone* Backing Vocals – Linda Thompson Bass – Pete Zorn Drums – Dave Mattacks Electric Guitar – Simon Nicol Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Barry Hammond Leader [Strings] – Gavin Wrigth* Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Steve Short Piano – Betsy Cook Producer – Gerry Rafferty, Hugh Murphy Shawm – Phil Pickett* Written-By – Richard Thompson Accordion – John Kirkpatrick Arranged By [Strings] – Will Malone* Backing Vocals – Linda Thompson Bass – Pete Zorn Drums – Dave Mattacks Electric Guitar – Simon Nicol Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Barry Hammond Leader [Strings] – Gavin Wrigth* Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Steve Short Piano – Betsy Cook Producer – Gerry Rafferty, Hugh Murphy Shawm – Phil Pickett* Written-By – Richard Thompson	4:23
2-3	Richard & Linda Thompson–	Strange Affair Acoustic Guitar – Simon Nicol Bass – Willie Weeks Drums – Andy Newmark Engineer – John Wood Engineer [Assistant] – Andy Lunn, Jerry Wing Keyboards – Neil Larsen Producer – John Wood, Richard Thompson Transcription By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] – Robert Kirby Vocals – Linda Thompson Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mandolin – Richard Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	3:06
2-4	Richard & Linda Thompson–	The Wrong Heartbeat Bass – Pete Zorn Drums – Liam Genockey Electric Guitar – Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol Engineer – Barry Hammond Keyboards, Backing Vocals – Betsy Cook Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Steve Short Percussion – Frank Ricotti Producer – Gerry Rafferty, Hugh Murphy Vocal Percussion – Linda Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	3:08
2-5	Richard & Linda Thompson–	Borrowed Time Backing Vocals – Glenn Tilbrook, Julian Littman, Marc Ellington Bass – Dave Pegg Drums – Michael Spencer-Arscott Electric Guitar – Simon Nicol Electric Guitar, Dulcimer [Hammered Dulcimer], Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – John Wood Engineer [Assistant] – Andy Lunn Keyboards – Pete Wingfield Producer – John Wood, Richard Thompson Vocals – Linda Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson Backing Vocals – Glenn Tilbrook, Julian Littman, Marc Ellington Bass – Dave Pegg Drums – Michael Spencer-Arscott Electric Guitar – Simon Nicol Electric Guitar, Dulcimer [Hammered Dulcimer], Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – John Wood Engineer [Assistant] – Andy Lunn Keyboards – Pete Wingfield Producer – John Wood, Richard Thompson Vocals – Linda Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	5:33
		1990-1992
2-6	Richard Thompson–	From Galway To Graceland (Live) Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	4:45
2-7	Richard Thompson–	Tear Stained Letter (Live) Backing Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Shawn Colvin Bass, Backing Vocals – Pat Donaldson Drums – David Derge Mixed By [Live Mix] – Simon Tassano Piano Accordion – John Sherman (11) Saxophone, Backing Vocals – Pete Zorn Vocals, Electric Guitar – Richard Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	6:51
2-8	Richard Thompson–	Keep Your Distance Backing Vocals – Christine Collister, Clive Gregson Bass – Jerry Scheff Drums – Mickey Curry Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Hurdy Gurdy, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Dave Leonard, Lance Phillips, Tchad Blake Engineer [2nd] – Mike Kloster Mixed By [2nd Mix Engineer] – Paula "Max" Garcia Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Tchad Blake Organ [Hammond] – Mitchell Froom Producer – Mitchell Froom Twelve-String Guitar – Simon Nicol Written-By – Richard Thompson Backing Vocals – Christine Collister, Clive Gregson Bass – Jerry Scheff Drums – Mickey Curry Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Hurdy Gurdy, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Dave Leonard, Lance Phillips, Tchad Blake Engineer [2nd] – Mike Kloster Mixed By [2nd Mix Engineer] – Paula "Max" Garcia Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Tchad Blake Organ [Hammond] – Mitchell Froom Producer – Mitchell Froom Twelve-String Guitar – Simon Nicol Written-By – Richard Thompson	4:11
2-9	Richard Thompson–	Bogie's Bonnie Belle (Live) Arranged By – Richard Thompson Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Richard Thompson Written-By – Traditional	3:49
2-10	Richard Thompson–	Poor Wee Jockey Clarke Arranged By – Richard Thompson Hurdy Gurdy, Vocals – Richard Thompson Producer, Engineer – Henry Kaiser, Marc Ellington Written-By – Traditional	2:29
		1974-1975
2-11	Richard & Linda Thompson–	Jet Plane In A Rocking Chair Accordion [Button Accordion] – John Kirkpatrick Bass – Pat Donaldson Cello – Clare Lowther Concert Flute – Ian Whiteman Drums – Timi Donald Electric Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar [Electric], Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – John Wood Fiddle – Aly Bain, Nic Jones Producer – John Wood, Richard Thompson Trumpet – Henry Lowther Vocals – Linda Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	2:46
2-12	Richard & Linda Thompson–	Dimming Of The Day Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Harmonium, Vocals – Richard Thompson Bass – Pat Donaldson Clarinet – Jack Brymer Engineer – John Wood Producer – John Wood, Richard Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	3:50
2-13	Richard & Linda Thompson–	Old Man Inside A Young Man Acoustic Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar [Electric], Backing Vocals – Simon Nicol Backing Vocals – Linda Thompson Bass – Pat Donaldson Drums – Timi Donald Electric Guitar, Piano, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – John Wood Producer – John Wood, Simon Nicol Written-By – Richard Thompson	4:25
2-14	Richard & Linda Thompson–	Never Again Acoustic Guitar, Autoharp – Simon Nicol Acoustic Guitar, Dulcimer [Electric] – Richard Thompson Engineer – John Wood Producer – John Wood, Simon Nicol Vocals – Linda Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	3:06
2-15	Richard & Linda Thompson–	Hokey Pokey (The Ice Cream Song) Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Bass – Pat Donaldson Drums, Percussion – Timi Donald Engineer – John Wood Fiddle – Aly Bain Producer – John Wood, Richard Thompson Twelve-String Guitar [Electric], Electric Guitar, Baby Grand Piano – Simon Nicol Vocals – Linda Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	3:19
2-16	Richard & Linda Thompson–	A Heart Needs A Home (Live) Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Chris Hollebone Mixed By [Assistant Mix Engineer] – Bruce Davies Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Jerry Boys Producer – Leo Lyons Producer [Mix Produced By] – Edward Haber Technician [NoNoise Restoration] – Scott Levitin Vocals – Linda Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	3:56
2-17	Richard Thompson–	Beat The Retreat Acoustic Guitar, Oud, Dulcimer, Vocals – Richard Thompson Bass – Pat Donaldson Drums – Timi Donald Engineer – John Wood Producer – John Wood, Richard Thompson Producer [Remix Produced By] – Edward Haber Remix [Assistant Remix Engineer] – Bruce Davies Remix [Remix Engineer] – Jerry Boys Shakuhachi – Ian Whiteman Written-By – Richard Thompson	5:50
		1985-1986
3-1	Richard Thompson–	Al Bowlly's In Heaven (Live) Accordion [Button Accordion] – John Kirkpatrick Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals – Clive Gregson Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Backing Vocals – Christine Collister Bass – Rauri McFarlane* Drums – Gerry Conway Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer] – John Azelvandre Engineer [Assistant] – Robert L. Demuth III* Producer – Edward Haber, Ilana Pelzig Cellum Written-By – Richard Thompson Accordion [Button Accordion] – John Kirkpatrick Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals – Clive Gregson Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Backing Vocals – Christine Collister Bass – Rauri McFarlane* Drums – Gerry Conway Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer] – John Azelvandre Engineer [Assistant] – Robert L. Demuth III* Producer – Edward Haber, Ilana Pelzig Cellum Written-By – Richard Thompson	5:10
3-2	Richard Thompson–	Walking Through A Wasted Land Backing Vocals – Christine Collister, Clive Gregson, Phil Barnes (3) Baritone Saxophone – Dave Bitelli Bass – Bruce Lynch Drums – Dave Mattacks Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Jack Nuber Mixed By [Assistant Mix Engineer] – Chris Dickie Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Greg Jackman, Jerry Boys Piano Accordion – Alan Dunn Producer – Joe Boyd Tenor Saxophone – Pete Thomas (2) Twelve-String Guitar [Electric], Acoustic Guitar – Simon Nicol Written-By – Richard Thompson Backing Vocals – Christine Collister, Clive Gregson, Phil Barnes (3) Baritone Saxophone – Dave Bitelli Bass – Bruce Lynch Drums – Dave Mattacks Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Jack Nuber Mixed By [Assistant Mix Engineer] – Chris Dickie Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Greg Jackman, Jerry Boys Piano Accordion – Alan Dunn Producer – Joe Boyd Tenor Saxophone – Pete Thomas (2) Twelve-String Guitar [Electric], Acoustic Guitar – Simon Nicol Written-By – Richard Thompson	4:00
3-3	Richard Thompson–	When The Spell Is Broken (Live) Accordion [Button Accordion] – John Kirkpatrick Backing Vocals – Christine Collister Bass – Ruari McFarlane* Drums – Gerry Conway Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals – Clive Gregson Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer] – John Azelvandre Engineer [Assistant] – Robert L. Demuth III* Producer, Engineer – Edward Haber, Ilana Pelzig Cellum Written-By – Richard Thompson Accordion [Button Accordion] – John Kirkpatrick Backing Vocals – Christine Collister Bass – Ruari McFarlane* Drums – Gerry Conway Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals – Clive Gregson Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer] – John Azelvandre Engineer [Assistant] – Robert L. Demuth III* Producer, Engineer – Edward Haber, Ilana Pelzig Cellum Written-By – Richard Thompson	6:52
3-4	Richard Thompson–	Devonside (Live) Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Producer, Engineer – Edward Haber, Ilana Pelzig Cellum Written-By – Richard Thompson	3:52
3-5	Richard Thompson–	Little Blue Number (Live) Backing Vocals, Tambourine – Christine Collister Bass – Ruari McFarlane* Drums – Gerry Conway Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals – Clive Gregson Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Recorded By – Timothy R. Powell* Recorded By [Assistant] – Mark Header Written-By – Richard Thompson	2:52
3-6	Richard Thompson–	I Ain't Gonna Drag My Feet No More (Live) Backing Vocals, Percussion – Christine Collister Bass – Ruari McFarlane* Drums – Gerry Conway Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals – Clive Gregson Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Recorded By – Timothy R. Powell* Recorded By [Assistant] – Mark Header Written-By – Richard Thompson	5:09
		1972-1973
3-7	Richard & Linda Thompson–	Withered And Died Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Richard Thompson Bass – Pat Donaldson Concertina [Anglo-Concertina] – John Kirkpatrick Drums – Timi Donald Engineer – John Wood Producer – John Wood, Richard Thompson Vocals – Linda Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	3:25
3-8	Richard Thompson–	Nobody's Wedding Accordion [Button Accordion] – John Kirkpatrick Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Bass – Pat Donaldson Drums – Timi Donald Engineer – John Wood Fiddle – Barry Dransfield, Sue Draheim Producer – John Wood, Richard Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	3:12
3-9	Richard Thompson–	The Poor Ditching Boy Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Dulcimer – Andy Roberts (3) Engineer – John Wood Fiddle – Sue Draheim Producer – John Wood, Richard Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	3:01
3-10	Richard & Linda Thompson–	The Great Valerio Acoustic Guitar, Dulcimer [Hammered] – Richard Thompson Bass – Pat Donaldson Engineer – John Wood Producer – John Wood, Richard Thompson Vocals – Linda Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	5:21
3-11	Richard Thompson–	Twisted Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Clavinet [Hohner], Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Richard Thompson Bass – Pat Donaldson Drums – Timi Donald Engineer – John Wood Harp – David Snell (2) Producer – John Wood, Richard Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	1:57
		1983-1984
3-12	Richard Thompson–	Calvary Cross (Live) Bass – Pat Donaldson Drums – Gerry Conway Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals – Simon Nicol Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer [Live Mix] – Simon Tassano Written-By – Richard Thompson	7:09
3-13	Richard Thompson–	Jennie (Live) Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Written-By – Richard Thompson	4:01
3-14	Richard Thompson–	Hand Of Kindness Backing Vocals – Bobby King, John Hiatt Bass – Dave Pegg Drums – Dave Mattacks Edited By [Tape Editing] – Ilana Pelzig Cellum Electric Guitar – Simon Nicol Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Bill Gill Mixed By [Assistant Mix Engineer] – David Young Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Martin Balk Producer – Joe Boyd Written-By – Richard Thompson	6:01
3-15	Richard Thompson–	Two Left Feet Accordion [Button Accordion] – John Kirkpatrick Backing Vocals – Bobby King, John Hiatt Bass – Dave Pegg Drums – Dave Mattacks Electric Guitar – Simon Nicol Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Bill Gill Mixed By [Assistant Mix Engineer] – David Young Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Martin Balk Producer – Joe Boyd Saxophone – Pete Thomas (2), Pete Zorn Written-By – Richard Thompson Accordion [Button Accordion] – John Kirkpatrick Backing Vocals – Bobby King, John Hiatt Bass – Dave Pegg Drums – Dave Mattacks Electric Guitar – Simon Nicol Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Engineer – Bill Gill Mixed By [Assistant Mix Engineer] – David Young Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Martin Balk Producer – Joe Boyd Saxophone – Pete Thomas (2), Pete Zorn Written-By – Richard Thompson	3:52
3-16	Richard Thompson–	Shoot Out The Lights (Live) Bass – Pat Donaldson Drums – Gerry Conway Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals – Simon Nicol Electric Guitar, Vocals – Richard Thompson Piano Accordion – Alan Dunn Recorded By [Assistant], Mixed By [Assistant] – John Groppi Recorded By, Mixed By – Timothy R, Powell* Written-By – Richard Thompson	5:32

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Rykodisc
Copyright © – Rykodisc
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Elixir Records (2)
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Capitol Records, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Rhino Records Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Island Records Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Hugh Murphy
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Gerry Rafferty
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Richard Thompson
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – PolyGram Records, Inc.
Published By – Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc.
Published By – Beeswing Music
Published By – Warlock Music Ltd.
Published By – Arcades Music
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 – 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 – Ocean Way Recording
Recorded By – Virgin Mobile
Recorded By – Metro Mobile Recording
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 – China Brilliance, N.Y.C.
Mixed At – Skyline Studios
Remixed At – Systems Two
Remixed At – Betrayal Studios
Remixed At – China Brilliance, N.Y.C.
Remixed At – Livingston Studios
Mastered At – The Hit Factory, London
Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Mastered At – Northeastern Digital
Mastered At – DigiPrep
Mastered At – Masterdisk

Credits

Compilation Producer – Edward Haber
Design – Cindy Nelson (2)
Liner Notes – Greil Marcus, Joe Boyd, Joe Boyd, Leslie Berman
Mastered By [Additional Mastering, Capitol Records] – Mark Chalecki
Mastered By [Mastered By [Additional Mastering, DigiPrep For Rhino Records] – Dan Hersch
Mastered By [Mastered By [Additional Mastering, PolyGram Records] – Joseph Palmaccio*
Mastered By [Northeast Digital Recording, Inc.] – Dr. Toby Mountian*
Mastered By [Original Mastering, Capitol Records] – Bob Ludwig
Mastered By [Original Mastering, Rhino Records] – Phil Brown
Mastered By [Sterling Sound] – Jack Skinner
Mastered By [Supervision, The Hit Factory, London] – John Wood
Mastered By [The Hit Factory, London] – Tim Young
Photography By [Booklet] – Alan Bentley, Bernard Docherty (2), Bill Gill, Dennis Keeley (2), Frank Kornelussen, Gered Mankowitz, Keith Morris (8), Laura Levine, Paul L. Kovit*, Repfoto, Robert Ellis (4), Tom Kemp
Photography By [Cover] – Peter Cunningham (2)

Notes

Includes previously released album tracks, unreleased songs, and live performances. CDs are packaged in a Fatboy jewel case.

- Track 1-1 Recorded and mixed at Sound Techniques, London. From Shoot Out The Lights, ℗ 1982 Rykodisc.
- Track 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.
- Tracks 1-3, 1-5 Recorded at Sunset Sound, Hollywood, California and Konk Studios, London. Mixed at Master Control, Burbank CA. from Amnesia, ℗ 1983 Capitol Records, Inc.
- Track 4 Recorded live at The Bayou, Washington, DC, Nov. 7, 1988. Mixed at System 2, Brooklyn, N.Y. Feb. 7, 1993. Previously unreleased.
- Track 1-6 Recorded at Mobius Music, San Francisco, CA. From Live, Love, Lard & Loaf, ℗ 1987 Rhino Records, Inc.
- Track 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.
- Track 1-8 Recorded at Olympic Studios, London, 1969. NoNoise restoration at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California, Feb. 1993. Previously unreleased recording. ℗ 1993 Island Records Ltd. Song originally appeared on Unhalfbricking, 1969.
- Track 1-9 Recorded at Sound Techniques and Olympic Studios, London. From Unhalfbricking, ℗ 1969 Island Records Ltd.
- Track 1-10 Recorded at B.T.W. Studio, Wood Green, London and Woodworm Studios, Cropredy. From Strict Tempo!, ℗ 1981 Elixir Records.
- Tracks 1-11, 1-14 Recorded and mixed at Sound Techniques, London. From Shoot Out The Lights, ℗ 1982 Rykodisc.
- Track 1-12 Recorded live at Folk City, New York City, September 30, 1982. From Small Town Romance, ℗ 1984 Rykodisc.
- Track 1-13 Recorded live at Folk City, New York City, September 30, 1982. Previously unreleased.
- Track 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 Sugar, 1975.
- Track 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.
- Track 2-3 Recorded at Britannia Row Studios, Sound Techniques and Basing Street Studios, London. From First Light, ℗ 1978 Richard Thompson.
- Track 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.
- Track 2-5 Recorded at Sound Techniques, London. From Sunnyvista, ℗ 1979 Richard Thompson.
- Track 2-6 Recorded live at the Iron Horse, Northampton, Massachusetts, Oct 3, 1990. Previously unreleased.
- Track 2-7 Recorded live at Pier 6 Pavilion, Baltimore, August 9, 1991. This performance previously unreleased. Song originally from Hand Of Kindness, 1983.
- Track 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.
- Track 2-9 Recorded live at The Iron Horse, Northamton, Massachusetts, October 4, 1990. Previously unreleased.
- Track 2-10 Recorded at Towie Barclay Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, August 26, 1992. Previously unreleased, ℗ 1992 Richard Thompson.
- Tracks 2-11, 2-12 Recorded at Sound Techniques, London. From Pour Down Like Silver, ℗ 1975 Island Records, Ltd.
- Tracks 2-13, 2-14, 2-15 Recorded at Sound Techniques, London. From Hokey Pokey, ℗ 1974 Island Records, Ltd.
- Track 2-16 Recorded live at Rainbow Theatre, London, March 16, 1975 by Virgin Mobile. NoNoise restoration at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California, Feb. 1993. Mixed at Livingston Studios, London,October 13, 1992. This performance previously unreleased. Song originally from Hokey Pokey, 1974
- Track 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.
- Track 3-2 Recorded at RAK Studios, London. Mixed at Livingston Studios, London. From Across A Crowded Room, ℗ 1985 Polygram Records, Inc.
- Track 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.
- Track 3-4 Recorded live at The Towne Crier, Hopewelll Junction, New York, August 1, 1985. This performance previously unreleased. Song originally from Hand Of Kindness, 1983
- Track 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. This performance previously unreleased. Song originally released on Across A Crowded Room, 1985.
- Track 3-6 Recorded live at Park West, Chicago, March 28, 1985 by Metro Mobile Recording, Glenview, Illinois. Mixed at Chine Brilliance Studios, New York, January 29, 1993. This performance previously unreleased. Song originally released on Across A Crowded Room, 1985.
- Tracks 3-7, 3-10 Recorded at Sound Techniques, London. From I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight, ℗ 1973 Island Records Ltd.
- Tracks 3-8, 3-9, 3-11 Recorded at Sound Techniques, London. From Henry The Human Fly!, ℗ 1972 Island Records Ltd.
- Track 3-12 Recorded live at The Bottom Line, New York City, October 29, 1983. 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.
- Track 3-13 Recorded live at The Iron Horse, Northampton, Massachusetts, November 28, 1984. Previously available on limited edition cassette Doom & Gloom From The Tomb, Vol. 1, 1985. Song originally released on Daring Adventures, 1986.
- Tracks 3-14, 3-15 Recorded at Sound Techniques, London and Ocean Way Studios, Los Angeles, California. Mixed at Skyline Studios, Los Angeles, California. From Hand Of Kindness, ℗ 1983 Rykodisc.
- Track 3-16 Recorded live at Tut's, Chicago, Illinois, October 14, 1983 by Metro Mobile Recording, Glenview, Illinois. This performance previously unreleased. Song originally released on Shoot Out The Lights, 1982.

All songs originating with Island Records "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.

This compilation ℗ & © 1993 Rykodisc
Printed in the USA.

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

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 31257 53032 3
Barcode (Scanned): 031257530323
Rights Society: BMI
Rights Society: PRS
Matrix / Runout (CD 1, Var. 1 to 6 & 8 ): HNCD 5303 D1 01%
Matrix / Runout (CD 2, Var. 1 to 6 & 8 ): HNCD 5303 D2 01@
Matrix / Runout (CD 3, Var. 1, 4, 6 to 8, ): HNCD 5303 D3 03%
Matrix / Runout (CD 3, Var. 2, 3 & 5, ): HNCD 5303 D3 02!
Other ( CD 1 Pressing code, Var. 1 ): L
Other (CD 1 Pressing code, Var. 2 & 5): I
Other (CD 1 Pressing code, Var. 3 ): A
Other (CD 1 Pressing code, Var. 4): J
Other (CD 1 Pressing code, Var. 6 ): C
Other (CD 1 Pressing code, Var. 8): H
Other (CD 2 Pressing code, Var. 1 & 6): C
Other (CD 2 Pressing code, Var. 2 & 8): D
Other (CD 2 Pressing code, Var. 3 ): G
Other (CD 2 Pressing code, Var. 4 ): J
Other (CD 2 Pressing code, Var. 5): B
Other (CD 3 Pressing code, Var. 1 ): S
Other (CD 3 Pressing code, Var. 2 & 5 ): K
Other (CD 3 Pressing code, Var. 3 ): B
Other (CD 3 Pressing code, Var. 4 ): N
Other ( CD 3 Pressing code, Var. 6 & 8): A
Other (CD 3 Pressing code, Var. 7,): P

Other Versions (4)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Watching The Dark - The History Of Richard Thompson (3×CD, Compilation)	Hannibal Records	HNCD 5303	USA & Canada	1993
New Submission	Watching The Dark Sampler (The History Of Richard Thompson) (CD, Compilation, Promo, Sampler)	Hannibal Records	VRCD 5303	US	1993
New Submission	Watching The Dark - The History Of Richard Thompson (3×CD, Compilation)	Hannibal Records	VACK 1026-8 HNCD 5303	Japan	1994
New Submission	Watching The Dark - The History Of Richard Thompson (3×CD, Compilation)	Hannibal Records	HNCD 5303	US	Unknown