Reviews of covers of Johns songs

John Richards epic sea song, Honour and Praise is magnificent.
Colin Irwin
Folk Roots
Reviewing Fairports Gladys' leap

The Deserter is certainly one of my favourites; thanks again.
Simon Nicol

The Deserter is another of John Richards excellent historical cameos which is ideally suited to Nicols voice.
Graham Onions
Whats on Magazine.
Reviewing Simon Nicols Before Your Time

Make no mistake, these are all songs written by people who understand their craft thoroughly.
There are two outstanding tracks, John Richards The Deserter and Rosemary's sister by Gwents own Huw Williams.
Taplas
Reviewing Simon Nicols Before your Time

The most part of the album is in the mould of John, Honour and Praise, Richards The Deserter.
John Boocock
The Ledge
Reviewing Before Your Time by Simon Nicol

Highlights are the bands fine Red and Gold, Simon Nicols solo on John Richards The Deserter and ------
Steve Morris
Brum Beat Magazine

Also in the anger department is John Richards How do you sleep.
This catalogue of amorality almost moves me to civil disobedience.
This is a song I hope to hear on the radio a lot.
David Freeman
Radio Oxford/Jazz FM
Reviewing Euphony in Vordermanland by Simon Nicol

Personal favourite is John Richards song The Deserter.
Ian Smith
Musician Unions Magazine
reviewing Fairports XXXV