Thank you for uploading this tender, wise performance it feels like he's singing to each of us, personally, and one musician, his guitar and voice , his song, are pure gold!
A story about another one of his unforgettable tunes, lyrically and musically... Back in the late 70's I went to a concert performed by Ralph in the room of an Oxford undergrad. It was cold as hell that evening and the way he kept his hands from freezing was with a small space heater. As he was almost at the end of the gig he introduced a song he was later to identify as 'The Ferryman.' After playing he asked if anyone knew the story behind it... no one did, so he explained that after reading Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse he was inspired to write this tribute. I went to an all-night bookstore, bought the book and sat up until dawn to finish it. Thus began a life-long love affair with Ralph's music and the novels of a distinguished German-born Swiss poet and novelist.
you'll need the tab and a prettty good version with only minor differences to this live version is available from Leola music (lots of other great songs in the songbook)
As lovely a song as you will ever hear - brilliant guitar work, vocal, and poetic lyric!!!
Always loved Ralph...his work...what a great talent ..inspiration to us all....thanks Ralph for all of gems you share .
Thank you for uploading this tender, wise performance it feels like he's singing to each of us, personally, and one musician, his guitar and voice , his song, are pure gold!
And you can understand every word being sung.Brilliant.
Love Ralph's accompaniment technique, right up there with James Taylor.
What a beautiful song... Thank you Ralph.
How's Bernie doin'?
A story about another one of his unforgettable tunes, lyrically and musically...
Back in the late 70's I went to a concert performed by Ralph in the room of an Oxford undergrad. It was cold as hell that evening and the way he kept his hands from freezing was with a small space heater. As he was almost at the end of the gig
he introduced a song he was later to identify as 'The Ferryman.' After playing he asked if anyone knew the story behind
it... no one did, so he explained that after reading Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse he was inspired to write this tribute. I went to an all-night bookstore, bought the book and sat up until dawn to finish it. Thus began a life-long love affair with Ralph's music and the novels of a distinguished German-born Swiss poet and novelist.
Good man !!
I love his little explanations, lovely bloke and one of the greatest folk guitarists ever.
One of his very best he is a poet indeed
Very nice Ralph. Thank you for enriching our lives with your wonderful songs.
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The most wonderful after "Streets of London"- Thanks a lot for that great song
A beautiful song with beautiful playing. Hypnotising lyrics. We never will but it I imagine having a beer would be really good.
i just love him
Beautiful song! Thank you.
Fabulous song beautiful lyrics & guitar playing
Fabulous song, never tire of it.
Beautiful!!!
magnificent !
As usual Ralph a great song thanks for the inspiration to be the best songwriter I can be x
beautiful, wonderfully crafted and sung.. thanks
one ive not heart, love it, love it, thank you Ralph
Wonderful, enjoyed this. -Ron
Lovely.
you'll need the tab and a prettty good version with only minor differences to this live version is available from Leola music (lots of other great songs in the songbook)
of course you know that the two dislikes are from those that never played a guitar in thier life,,,go back and play your justin bieber cds...
I laughed at this 😂😂😂
"In cracked pavement,
Weeds find refuge..."
Damn!