I only recently got into him, just knew a couple of songs for decades. Now in a deep dive, discovering an incredible artist. His writing, singing and playing are all exceptional and his music hits me deeply.
How can we ever forget out first love? Moira was a couple of years older than me (20 to my 17) and we fell deeply in love. "Not till Tomorrow" which is the album this song is from was the Ralph McTell album that we played in my grotty bedsit at Leeds university. We only had about 5 records including Melanie, Neil Young, Bob Dylan and James Taylor and we played them over and over. She grew out of me - I had a lot of maturing to do. When I finally figured things out she was married to another man and had four kids - and I'm now a dad of two and a grandpa of four - but you only have one first song......
Love the way some of his songs have changed a little over the years- makes them stay fresh and possible takes into account vocal changes with age too. So glad hes still singing them for us.
Ralph McTell appeared in the Tradfest Folkgala concert in Dublin Sunday January 31. It was a great pleasure to listen to this legendary songwriter and performer. The video contains three of the songs he performed.
If you were asked to pick 3 Ralph Mc songs from his repertoire you would stuggle as they are all deeply moving and individual, but these three are a pretty stupendous start!
One of my favourite songs from Ralph is, I think, little known. It's called The Grey Sea Strand and, as far as I know, only appears as a B-side on the single England. But so many choices! Seek it out.
I must say this. This man has to be one of the greatest songwriters in the world. Thank you Ralph for you words.
I only recently got into him, just knew a couple of songs for decades. Now in a deep dive, discovering an incredible artist. His writing, singing and playing are all exceptional and his music hits me deeply.
Love Ralph songs listened to for 50years,first song reminds me of a young lady I knew 1971 great stuff Ralph.
How can we ever forget out first love? Moira was a couple of years older than me (20 to my 17) and we fell deeply in love. "Not till Tomorrow" which is the album this song is from was the Ralph McTell album that we played in my grotty bedsit at Leeds university. We only had about 5 records including Melanie, Neil Young, Bob Dylan and James Taylor and we played them over and over. She grew out of me - I had a lot of maturing to do. When I finally figured things out she was married to another man and had four kids - and I'm now a dad of two and a grandpa of four - but you only have one first song......
Love the way some of his songs have changed a little over the years- makes them stay fresh and possible takes into account vocal changes with age too. So glad hes still singing them for us.
I wonder if Michael ever knew this song was inspired by his conversation with Ralph. Beautiful, love it.
Love to see you back in Australia our great Guitarist , songwriter and performer Ralph McTell ..
For the man and his music only this: HIGHLY straight and sincere....
Ralph McTell appeared in the Tradfest Folkgala concert in Dublin Sunday January 31. It was a great pleasure to listen to this legendary songwriter and performer. The video contains three of the songs he performed.
Great to hear the back story to 'Clare to Here'. Thanks for posting.
great to hear the wonderful Ralph McTell
Still a great voice and performer, thanks for all you give Ralph.
Thanks Ralph. You da best...
It is for me the best singer songwriter,and i to know many,the great John Denver,Gordon Lightfoot and so many more.
Followed Ralph since the 70's. Great stuff!
So happy to hear this great singer who spreads the culture so well
HEADSUPBERKELEY be
Just beautiful. Thanks for the upload.
J adore ces évasions musicales et la tendresse de ces chansons merci thanks a lot great
Ralph you are magic mate...fantastic.....Pip
Wondeful - thank you so much for uploading this gem ;-)
What an amazing version of First Song!
All time my best!
If you were asked to pick 3 Ralph Mc songs from his repertoire you would stuggle as they are all deeply moving and individual, but these three are a pretty stupendous start!
One of my favourite songs from Ralph is, I think, little known. It's called The Grey Sea Strand and, as far as I know, only appears as a B-side on the single England. But so many choices! Seek it out.
One song that l would choose would have to be A Grand Affair.
A master at work. Brilliant
Fantastic as usual thank you for giving us all so much pleasure .You helped me through the Covid lockdown !
Nobody does it quite like Ralph McTell!!!
Fantastic performance
muito bom
Wonderful thanks for sharing.
So poignant to see him playing "First Song" as an old man.