Valentine Release
A collection of Ralph's love themed songs is to be released on Valentine's day. Pre-orders are available from the Leola Website shop. The collection features 56 songs, including two new re-recordings. The four CD set features extensive song notes by Rory McGrath.
The booklet includes a page to allow you to dedicate the collection to someone special.

<<Order Here>>

February Appearances
Ralph will be appearing in Belfast as part of the 6th Guineess Belfast National Songwriters Festival.
Deatails are on the Tour page. <<Click Here>>

Follow the Evolution of the Next CD
Ralph is planning the production of a new album. He has agreed to submit his own personal notes on the progress and development of this project, so you can follow its evolution online. The first few entires have already been supplied and can be seen if you <<click here>>

MP3's available on iTunes
A selection of Ralph's best loved tunes is now available for purchase online. The compilation is entitled: "Streets of London and Other Story Songs". This is the first time that any songs from the Leola catalogue have been available for download. They are all versions have all been released previously.
Purchasing from iTunes allows you to pick and choose the tracks you want to buy and download straightaway. If you have the iTunes player already installed you can go directly to the correct page by clicking on the link below.

<<"Streets of London and Other Story Songs" at iTunes>>.

By Parliamentary Approval
Ralph was recently honoured by the All Party Folk Music Group of the House of Commons with a special award ceremony. In addition to a bottle of whiskey he received a plaque with the commons seal and the inscription “Awarded to Ralph McTell by Parliament to celebrate his lifetime's contribution to folk music.” This is only the second time this award has been made. The previous recipient was Tom Paxton.
In between debates and division bells, Ralph performed a number of songs during the short ceremony for the benefit of a select audience of MP's, parliamentary workers, invited guests, Lords and Ladies.

John Martyn Tribute
Ralph has written his own tribute to the late John Martyn.

Read it here: <<Click Here>>

Davey Graham
Ralph just heard that the guitarist Davey Graham had passed away. Ralph regarded Davey Graham as the single most important guitarist in the whole accoustic guitar movement. Ralph often played Davey's best known guitar piece Angie on tour.
Ralph has written a special appreciation. <<click here>>

Edited Interview
It is possible to view an edited version of a recent video interview with Ralph online, thanks to Martin Bell at iMotion.com.

High bandwidth (requires Flash):
imotiongallery.com/pages/parismctellhigh.html

Medium bandwidth (requires Flash):
imotiongallery.com/pages/parismctellmedium.html

Low bandwidth (redirects to YouTube):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HBm7MZKOpc

Online Interview
Ralph has given a video interview on the subject of his autobiography, soon to be released in a combined volume.
You can see the video in a variety of formats depending on your connection speed.

High bandwidth (requires Flash):
imotiongallery.com/pages/mctellhigh.html

Medium bandwidth (requires Flash):
imotiongallery.com/pages/mctellmedium.html

Low bandwidth (redirects to YouTube):
youtube.com/watch?v=8sCZJnV1rA0

Interview
An extended exclusive interview by Marianne James is now available <<here>>.