Some of my best festival moments have happened while watching Richard Thompson at Fairport Convention's Cropredy Festival. I have gaped open-mouthed in wonder as he simultaneously teases bass, melody and harmony out of a single guitar using only five fingers on each hand.
His fingers move, at times, with the speed and precision of some kind of sci-fi android (think of the film AI) and yet they produce a music that caresses both ears and soul. And he sings while doing it.
There is no other explanation - this man must be cheating.
My favourite tracks
1952 Vincent Black Lightning
Feels So Good (I'm Gonna Break Somebody's Heart Tonight)
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