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Ralph McTell Biography

Singer

Ralph McTell is a British singer known for his unique folk style and emotive voice. Born on December 3, 1944, McTell's musical career spans over half a century, and his music has been beloved by audiences worldwide.

Littles I Can Earth Faces Land Stones Skins Bones Dust Patches

Author:Ralph McTell

“I am very impressed by The Carrivick Sisters, one of the best young duos I’ve heard. The girls sing and play as one and their work is characterised by great musicality. They are not only very talented instrumentalists and singers but they write really good songs as well.”

Writing Wells Play Young Song Girl Heard Singers Impressed Great Music Musicality Duos Instrumentalists

Author:Ralph McTell

“I love the traditional music of all our islands - Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales , but I suppose I'm viewed pretty much as an English songwriter and I'm going to try and do an English album, and I wouldn't be ashamed or embarrassed to do Scarborough Fair and Spencer the Rover and stuff like that.”

Trying Stuff Fairs England Albums Traditional Islands Ashamed Ireland Songwriters Embarrassed Scotland Wales Traditional Music

Author:Ralph McTell

“So how can you tell me you're lonely, and say for you that the sun don't shine? Let me take you by the hand, and lead you through the streets of London. I'll show you something to make you change your mind.”

Mind Shows Hands Sun Streets Travel Lonely Let Me Shining London Changing Your Mind

Author:Ralph McTell

About the Author

Born: December 3, 1944
Known for: Singer
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