Winifred May
Obituary for Winifred Iris May who died
in December.
Kitchen Songs with Maggie
Boyle
Ralph has completed some impromptu sessions
with Maggie Boyle which you can view online at
her own or the youtube website. Click on the links
below.
www.youtube.com/maggieboylemusic
www.kitchensongs.org.uk
Bert & Loren Jansch
Ralph has written
his thoughts on the passing of Bert Jansch. Read
the piece here.
Bert Jansch's beloved wife Loren
also passed away on the 9th of December 2011.
Ralph spoke at her funeral and what he said is
reprinted here.
Jackie Leven
Another friend has passed recently. Ralph
has written his thoughts.
Songs For Six Strings - E1
Ralph
has released a six-pack of CD's. Starting
with a first one available exclusively on this
website and at tour venues. Each release will
include six tracks and will come in the form
of a collection of
guitar strings designed by Pete Thaine. Future
releases will be announced on this website and
the first volume will include the box for the
remaining CD's.
<<click here>>
Don't Think Twice
Ralph's tribute
to Bob Dylan has been released in download only
format. In celebration of Bob Dylan's 70th birthday,
Ralph McTell has put together an online E.P of
six of his favourite Dylan Tracks
The six songs selected are:
- Don't Think Twice
- Gates Of
Eden
- Girl from the North Country
- To Ramona
- I Want You
- One Too Many Mornings
Invited to record
his own interpretation of a song for a BBC Radio
2 Bob Dylan Tribute, McTell was inspired to put
together a selection of his own favourite Dylan
songs. Three songs are new studio recordings
and one is a live version recorded in 1999.
Available at iTunes,
Amazon and all good download retailers.
Ralph 2.0
Ralph is trying out a twitter account, with some
contributions from Leola, which will appear on
the news page. You can follow him directly via
the Twitter website or using mobile apps, but
also follow his updates by checking TwitterFeed
on the home page.
Mac McGann Tribute
Ralph has just written a tribute to old friend
and collaborator Mac McGann who died recently.
<<click here>>
Somewere Down The
Road
The newest CD from Ralph McTell was breleased
on 18 October 2010.
Copies
can be ordered from this website.
<<click here>>
Excerpts can be heard and individual tracks
obtained at iTunes
<<click here>>
Somewere Down The
Road Reviews
Early reviews of the latest CD.
<<The Daily Express>>
<<Folking.com>>
<<Suite101>>
<<NetRhythms>>
Valentine Release
A collection of Ralph's love themed songs
was released last Valentine's day.
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>>
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.
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>>.
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