Ah...Ralph, Albert & Sydney... My most fav of all the men I've ever heard...And there have been many From Bert jansch...to Paul Simon...My English Hero...Always the best concerts I have ever experienced...Love ya Ralph xxxxxxxxxx
Ralph was another one of the 60's/70's generation of UK's "Folk" artists who's great talent never got the credit they deserved in the UK whilst many mediocre Pop artists were feted.
Ralph has written some beautiful clever songs….i remember going to Fairfield’s Hall in Croydon and was mesmerised by his guitar playing… wonderful times …thankyou Ralph
This album floods my mind with memories of the late 1970’s. I must have played this album a few hundred times back then, listening to it with friends who loved it as much as I did, listening to it alone a lot too. Out of all of Ralph McTell’s albums this has always been my favorite. His gentle self shines through. The sound is quite good. Right now my eyes are filled with tears. Thank you for posting this album by Ralph McTell.
Thank you too. Know this well. Lovely true words about him,,his gentle self shines through,, met him after a show on his irish tour. He still comes out yo chat x have photos taken , all that x he,s nearly 79 x had cancer. I recommend ALL his albums but love his few years ago one ,,sonewhere down the road,, . Also on Spotify.
Thank you for posting this! I’ve been an American follower of McTell since 1972 and a visit from a couple of Brits. We exchanged a LOT of music over the few days I was their temporary stopping point, and when they left they gave me their copy of what may have been his first album. It contains Streets of London, Michael in the Garden (which I especially like since my name is Michael and all my best friends tell me there’s something wrong with me), and The Ferryman … I’m sorry I can remember other songs by name at the moment, but I’ll bet I can still sing along with the album. As a budding singer songwriter at the time I was introduced to McTell, he immediately became a mentor, and through the years, still trying to improve my own work, I have continued to soak up any and everything I can find of McTell’s. I have never had the pleasure of seeing him in live performance and I may never, which be my loss. I have found him a consummate songwriter, storyteller, interpreter of fine poetry (his Summer Girls inspired by Dylan Thomas’ works, for instance), and skilled in a variety of genre of guitar styles. I was 23 when I first heard him, I’m 73 now, and I hope Ralph McTell lives and performs forever…. Or at least til I’m not here to listen to him anymore.
Your summary is totally correct. Its a great pity he remains so unrecognised, perhaps apart from That song. Though I live in Australia, have been fortunate to see this true master in concert, perhaps 5 times, over a 50 year period. His music is much better enjoyed live where he simply shines and you are able to sample something of his wonderful personality.
My copy was titled "Ralph Albert and Sidney". It was an import bought on the Ave in Seattle after hearing it on the KZAM import show. The cover had an image of the Sidney Opera House. One of my all-time favorites.
I have the Ralph, Albert and Sydney album on CD which has some extra tracks including two or three before 'First Song' which was the first track on the Vinyl edition.
I met Ralph when he visited the USA for a brief tour in Autumn 1995. My daughter was a newborn; my wife and mother-in-law were incensed that I went to two shows, at The Towne Crier Cafe in Pawling NY and The Turning Point in Piermont NY. I just ordered a sealed copy of this LP for my now 27 year-old daughter.
I did have this great vinyl, unfortunately 3 house moves saw too many albums go on permanent walkabout! Can now listen here. Many thanks for putting this up.
I had the great good luck to meet this wonderful man who allowed me to record his concert. I as a junior engineer at BBC Radio Manchester in late 1977 , a Sunday evening concert in Liverpool. I can’t recall what happened to the tapes because I left Radio Manchester shortly thereafter and lived overseas the rest of my life. Great memories of a great singer songwriter. 33:25
Fine FINE singer songwriter Street s of London ,/ Atlanta Street s By author F.Mendelson also labeled as Blind sammie rather than Blind Samuel ( unfortunate slips of the pens) Old Chris a fiddler of Albuquerque NM
Thanks for posting this - just came across it - been a fan of Ralph's since 1973 and remember my copy of Ralph, Albert and Sydney so well - unfortunately the vinyl version bit the dust a number of years ago!
Wow. Thank you SO much for uploading this! My father, who passed away a few years ago, put together a collection of car mix tapes. One of them had "Streets of London" on it. I've been trying to recreate those cassette tapes for my family with the correct versions of each song on those tapes. However, knowing my dad, the tracks all came either direct from record, or taped off the radio onto reel-to-reel tapes. For years, I have been unable to find the right version of "Streets of London." Some come close, some even have the audience participation. But they weren't exact. I'd given up hope, just about, and figured that Dad taped it off of a live broadcast. And then, now, I found your upload. This is the version. Having heard at least 20 versions of Ralph McTell doing this song, I long considered this to be the most gentle, heartfelt rendition... but it existed only in my head, and I haven't heard it in probably 25 years. You've given me a piece of my past, and I thank you. And now, having listened to this album, I realize there were a few other tracks from this album that wove their way through our lives. Absolutely delightful! Thanks yet again!
That's very nice to know. I've had similar problems finding this exact version of The Streets of London online. I've had this album since my days as the program director of KIIX-Fm (or later renamed to KTCL-FM) in Fort Collins in the early 70s. Not very many radio stations would have played this song in those days. Thank you.
Actually we would have played this specific version in the late 70s on KTCL not the early 70s. I think there was an earlier version of this on a different album since I know we played the song in the early 70s. There are several different versions on various albums.
Ah...Ralph, Albert & Sydney... My most fav of all the men I've ever heard...And there have been many From Bert jansch...to Paul Simon...My English Hero...Always the best concerts I have ever experienced...Love ya Ralph xxxxxxxxxx
Timeless beautiful songs, McTell such an underrated songwriter
Ralph was another one of the 60's/70's generation of UK's "Folk" artists who's great talent never got the credit they deserved in the UK whilst many mediocre Pop artists were feted.
My favorite version of the Zimmerman blues is on this album.
Thank you. Glad you found it and enjoyed it!
Saw Ralph a few times live - great experience!
me as well
Ralph has written some beautiful clever songs….i remember going to Fairfield’s Hall in Croydon and was mesmerised by his guitar playing… wonderful times …thankyou Ralph
One of my favorite albums growing up.
Same here. Still a favorite.
Such an incredible live album
This album floods my mind with memories of the late 1970’s. I must have played this album a few hundred times back then, listening to it with friends who loved it as much as I did, listening to it alone a lot too. Out of all of Ralph McTell’s albums this has always been my favorite. His gentle self shines through. The sound is quite good. Right now my eyes are filled with tears. Thank you for posting this album by Ralph McTell.
Wow. Glad you found it again. Thanks.
Thank you too. Know this well. Lovely true words about him,,his gentle self shines through,, met him after a show on his irish tour. He still comes out yo chat x have photos taken , all that x he,s nearly 79 x had cancer. I recommend ALL his albums but love his few years ago one ,,sonewhere down the road,, . Also on Spotify.
Classic and timeless!
Thank you for posting this! I’ve been an American follower of McTell since 1972 and a visit from a couple of Brits. We exchanged a LOT of music over the few days I was their temporary stopping point, and when they left they gave me their copy of what may have been his first album. It contains Streets of London, Michael in the Garden (which I especially like since my name is Michael and all my best friends tell me there’s something wrong with me), and The Ferryman … I’m sorry I can remember other songs by name at the moment, but I’ll bet I can still sing along with the album.
As a budding singer songwriter at the time I was introduced to McTell, he immediately became a mentor, and through the years, still trying to improve my own work, I have continued to soak up any and everything I can find of McTell’s.
I have never had the pleasure of seeing him in live performance and I may never, which be my loss.
I have found him a consummate songwriter, storyteller, interpreter of fine poetry (his Summer Girls inspired by Dylan Thomas’ works, for instance), and skilled in a variety of genre of guitar styles.
I was 23 when I first heard him, I’m 73 now, and I hope Ralph McTell lives and performs forever…. Or at least til I’m not here to listen to him anymore.
That's interesting. Thank you.
Your summary is totally correct. Its a great pity he remains so unrecognised, perhaps apart from That song.
Though I live in Australia, have been fortunate to see this true master in concert, perhaps 5 times, over a 50 year period.
His music is much better enjoyed live where he simply shines and you are able to sample something of his wonderful personality.
My copy was titled "Ralph Albert and Sidney". It was an import bought on the Ave in Seattle after hearing it on the KZAM import show. The cover had an image of the Sidney Opera House. One of my all-time favorites.
Ralph, Albert and Sydney
I have the Ralph, Albert and Sydney album on CD which has some extra tracks including two or three before 'First Song' which was the first track on the Vinyl edition.
I met Ralph when he visited the USA for a brief tour in Autumn 1995. My daughter was a newborn; my wife and mother-in-law were incensed that I went to two shows,
at The Towne Crier Cafe in Pawling NY and The Turning Point in Piermont NY. I just ordered a sealed copy of this LP for my now 27 year-old daughter.
Great. I'm surprised there are any available.
My fav album of Ralph. So much magic in this recording. Ashame they dont reissue it and make it available on streaming
Glad to that. I suspect this album is fairly rare.
None better!!
Great version of Sylvia
Fantastic - thank you for sharing. Had the original R, A & S on vinyl but it's long since gone and anyway I've nothing to play it on!
That's great to hear.
Great! I had this LP on a tape, thank you for this upload
You're welcome. I was extremely surprised how much interest this album received.
I did have this great vinyl, unfortunately 3 house moves saw too many albums go on permanent walkabout! Can now listen here.
Many thanks for putting this up.
Like the best wines, these song writers and performers get better through time. How could you ever choose a favourite from any of them?! x
Great ❤
Thank You!
Great artist, I have had the privilege of meeting him. Look at my Facebook page. Such a shame the Vinyl Record was scratched.
I had the great good luck to meet this wonderful man who allowed me to record his concert. I as a junior engineer at BBC Radio Manchester in late 1977 , a Sunday evening concert in Liverpool. I can’t recall what happened to the tapes because I left Radio Manchester shortly thereafter and lived overseas the rest of my life. Great memories of a great singer songwriter.
33:25
Fine FINE singer songwriter Street s of London ,/ Atlanta Street s By author F.Mendelson also labeled as Blind sammie rather than Blind Samuel ( unfortunate slips of the pens) Old Chris a fiddler of Albuquerque NM
Thanks for posting this - just came across it - been a fan of Ralph's since 1973 and remember my copy of Ralph, Albert and Sydney so well - unfortunately the vinyl version bit the dust a number of years ago!
Great. Glad you found it. Thanks.
learnt a number of tunes off here including his version of waltzing matilda and Dry Bone Rag
That's great!
Wow. Thank you SO much for uploading this! My father, who passed away a few years ago, put together a collection of car mix tapes. One of them had "Streets of London" on it. I've been trying to recreate those cassette tapes for my family with the correct versions of each song on those tapes. However, knowing my dad, the tracks all came either direct from record, or taped off the radio onto reel-to-reel tapes. For years, I have been unable to find the right version of "Streets of London." Some come close, some even have the audience participation. But they weren't exact. I'd given up hope, just about, and figured that Dad taped it off of a live broadcast.
And then, now, I found your upload. This is the version. Having heard at least 20 versions of Ralph McTell doing this song, I long considered this to be the most gentle, heartfelt rendition... but it existed only in my head, and I haven't heard it in probably 25 years. You've given me a piece of my past, and I thank you.
And now, having listened to this album, I realize there were a few other tracks from this album that wove their way through our lives. Absolutely delightful! Thanks yet again!
That's very nice to know. I've had similar problems finding this exact version of The Streets of London online. I've had this album since my days as the program director of KIIX-Fm (or later renamed to KTCL-FM) in Fort Collins in the early 70s. Not very many radio stations would have played this song in those days. Thank you.
Actually we would have played this specific version in the late 70s on KTCL not the early 70s. I think there was an earlier version of this on a different album since I know we played the song in the early 70s. There are several different versions on various albums.
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Quel merveilleux moment
glad to have, but wish it had Gypsy
What a great album
Thanks. Glad you found it.