Fairyport | ||||
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Released | December 1971 | |||
Recorded | Finnvox, Helsinki Music Network, Sweden June 6, 1971, Hämis Club, Helsinki | |||
Genre | Progressive rock | |||
Length | 65:05 | |||
Label | Love | |||
Producer | Wigwam | |||
Wigwam chronology | ||||
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Fairyport is a double LP by Wigwam, which was released in 1971.
Guest musicians:
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