Ralph McTell Discography: “Trackin’ Back”
The complete Ralph McTell UK discography and track listing
INDEX
1967-1970 The Transatlantic Years
1971-1980 Becoming Famous
1981-1990 Weathering the Storm
1991-2000 Celebrating Silver
2001-2010 National Treasure
2011-2020 A Gracious Thing
2021-
1967-1970 The Transatlantic Years
Ralph launched his career with three original albums and a compilation for Transatlantic
Ralph McTell
EIGHT FRAMES A SECOND
LP – Recorded October 1967 – Released February 1968 – Transatlantic TRA165
Nanna’s song Ralph McTell
The mermaid and the seagull Ralph McTell
Hesitation blues Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
Are you receiving me? Ralph McTell
Morning dew Bonnie Dobson arr. Fred Neil
Sleepytime blues Ralph McTell
Eight frames a second Ralph McTell
Willoughby’s farm Ralph McTell
Louise Ralph McTell
Blind Blake’s rag Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
I’m sorry – I must leave Ralph McTell
Too tight drag Blind Blake
Granny takes a trip Boyer/Beard
Ralph was presented with a Gold disc of “Eight Frames a Second” at his 60th birthday concert in 2004
Ralph McTell
NANNA’S SONG b/w EIGHT FRAMES A SECOND
7″ promotional single – Released 1968 – Transatlantic
Nanna’s song Ralph McTell
Eight frames a second Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
LISTEN HERE
LP – Released 1968 – Transatlantic TRASAM2
A Transatlantic sampler, with one track by Ralph
Eight frames a second Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
SPIRAL STAIRCASE
LP – Recorded August & November 1968 – Released January 1969 – Transatlantic TRA177
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Mrs Adlam’s angels Ralph McTell
Wino and the mouse Ralph McTell
England 1914 Ralph McTell
Last train and ride Ralph McTell
The fairground Ralph McTell
Spiral staircase Ralph McTell
Kind hearted woman blues Robert Johnson
Bright and beautiful things Ralph McTell
Daddy’s here Ralph McTell
Rizraklaru (anag) Ralph McTell
(My) baby keeps staying out all night long Buddy Moss
Terminus Ralph McTell
“Streets of London” won Ralph the Ivor Novello Award for songwriting in 1974
Ralph was presented with a Gold disc of “Spiral Staircase” at his 60th birthday concert in 2004
Various Artistes
THE CONTEMPORARY GUITAR SAMPLER
LP – Released 1969 – Transatlantic TRASAM14
A Transatlantic sampler, with three tracks by Ralph
Willoughby’s farm Ralph McTell
Wino and the mouse Ralph McTell
Rizraklaru Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
SUMMER COME ALONG b/w GIRL ON A BICYCLE
7″ single – Released July 1969 – Transatlantic BIG125
Summer come along Ralph McTell
Girl on a bicycle Ralph McTell/Gary Petersen
Ralph McTell
MY SIDE OF YOUR WINDOW
LP – Recorded August 1969 – Released December 1969 – Transatlantic TRA209
Michael in the garden Ralph McTell
Clown Ralph McTell
Girl on a bicycle Ralph McTell/Gary Petersen
Father forgive them Ralph McTell
All things change Ralph McTell
I’ve thought about it Ralph McTell
Factory girl Ralph McTell
Blues in more than 12 bars Ralph McTell
Kew gardens Ralph McTell
Wait until the snow Ralph McTell
Silver birch and weeping willow Ralph McTell
“My Side of Your Window” was the Melody Maker Folk LP of the Month
Ralph was presented with a Gold disc of “My Side of Your Window” at his 60th birthday concert in 2004
Ralph McTell
REVISITED
LP – Re-mixed or re-recorded July 1970 – Released November 1970 – Transatlantic TRA227
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Michael in the garden Ralph McTell
Last train and ride Ralph McTell
Kew gardens Ralph McTell
Fairground Ralph McTell
Spiral staircase Ralph McTell
Factory girl Ralph McTell
Bright and beautiful things Ralph McTell
Father forgive them Ralph McTell
Clown Ralph McTell
Terminus Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
KEW GARDENS b/w FATHER FORGIVE THEM
7″ single – Released 1970 – Transatlantic BIG131
Kew gardens Ralph McTell
Father forgive them Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
SPIRAL STAIRCASE b/w TERMINUS
7″ single – Released 1970 – Transatlantic BIG134
Spiral staircase Ralph McTell
Terminus Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
HEADS AND TALES
Double LP – Released 1970 – Transatlantic TRASAD18
A Transatlantic sampler, with one track by Ralph
Spiral staircase Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
TOP OF THE POPS – 277
LP – Released 197O – BBC 125952/125953
A BBC Transcription Service recording with two tracks by Ralph
Daddy’s here Ralph McTell
Eight frames a second Ralph McTell
1971-1980 Becoming Famous
Ralph’s eight years with the Warner Bros’ labels included the release in 1974 of his UK hit single “Streets of London”
Various Artistes
TOP OF THE POPS – 322
LP – Released 1971 – BBC 127620/127621
A BBC Transcription Service recording with two tracks by Ralph
Too tight rag Bind Blake
Spiral staircase Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
YOU WELL-MEANING BROUGHT ME HERE
LP – Recorded & released 1971 – Famous SFMA5753
Genesis 1 verse 20 Ralph McTell
First and last man Ralph McTell
In some way I loved you Ralph McTell
Lay you money down Ralph McTell
Old brown dog Ralph McTell
Pick up a gun Ralph McTell
You well-meaning brought me here Ralph McTell
Chalkdust Ralph McTell
The ballad of dancing Doreen Ralph McTell
Claudia Ralph McTell
The ferryman Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
FIRST AND LAST MAN b/w IN SOME WAY I LOVED YOU
7″ single – Released 1971 – Famous FAM105
First and last man Ralph McTell
In some way I loved you Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
TOP OF THE POPS – 361
LP – Released 1971 – BBC 128990/128991
A BBC Transcription Service recording with three tracks by Ralph
In some way I loved you Ralph McTell
First and last man Ralph McTell
Lay your money down Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
PICK OF THE POPS FOR YOUR D.J. – 365
LP – Released 1971 – BBC 128810-S
A BBC Transcription Service recording featuring Ralph on Side 2
First and last man Ralph McTell
Lay your money down Ralph McTell
In some way I loved you Ralph McTell
Claudia Ralph McTell
Birdman Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
TEACHER TEACHER b/w TRUCKIN’ LITTLE BABY
7″ single – Released 1972 – Famous FAM111
Teacher teacher Ralph McTell
Truckin’ little baby Blind Boy Fuller
Various Artistes
PICTURE RAGS
LP – Released 1972 – Transatlantic TRASAM26
A Transatlantic sampler, with one track by Ralph
Blind Blake’s rag Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
TOP OF THE POPS – 415
LP – Released 1972 – BBC 131327/131328
A BBC Transcription Service recording with three tracks by Ralph
First song Ralph McTell
When I was a cowboy Ralph McTell
Gypsy Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
NOT TILL TOMORROW
LP – Released 1972 – Reprise K44210
Zimmerman blues Ralph McTell
First song Ralph McTell
When I was a cowboy Ralph McTell
Nettle wine Ralph McTell
Sylvia Ralph McTell
Birdman Ralph McTell
Barges Ralph McTell
Standing down in New York town Ralph McTell
Another rain has fallen Ralph McTell
This time of night Ralph McTell
Gypsy Ralph McTell
“Not Till Tomorrow” reached number 36 in the UK album chart
Ralph McTell
WHEN I WAS A COWBOY b/w SMALL VOICE CALLING
7″ single – Released 1972 – Reprise K14214
When I was a cowboy Ralph McTell
Small voice calling Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
ZIMMERMAN BLUES b/w FIRST SONG
7″ single – Released 1973 – Reprise K14225
Zimmerman blues Ralph McTell
First song Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
MUSIC UNLIMITED
Video – Released 1973 – KTV Films
A miscellaneous collection with one track by Ralph
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
EASY
LP – Released 1974 – Reprise K54013
Take it easy Ralph McTell
Maddy dances Ralph McTell
Maginot waltz Ralph McTell
Sweet mystery Ralph McTell
Stuff no more Ralph McTell
Run Johnny run Ralph McTell
Zig zag line Ralph McTell
Let me down easy Ralph McTell
Would I lie to you Ralph McTell
Summer lightning Ralph McTell
“Easy” reached number 31 in the UK album chart and was awarded a Silver disc for record sales
Ralph McTell
TAKE IT EASY b/w SWEET MYSTERY
7″ single – Released 1974 – Reprise K14325
Take it easy Ralph McTell
Sweet mystery Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
STEREO POP SPECIAL 63 – POP SPECTACTULAR
LP – Released 1974 – BBC 134840-S
Side 2 of this BBC Transcription Services recording features Ralph McTell “In Concert”
Candy man Rev. Gary Davis arr. Ralph McTell
Maginot waltz Ralph McTell
First song Ralph McTell
Truckin’ little baby Blind Boy Fuller
Sweet mystery Ralph McTell
Let me down easy Ralph McTell
Zig zag line Ralph McTell
Side 1 features the Electric Light Orchestra
Various Artistes
TOP OF THE POPS – 502
LP – Released 1974 – BBC 135082/135083
A BBC Transcription Services recording with two tracks by Ralph
Let me down easy Ralph McTell
Nanna’s song Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
TRANSATLANTIC CABLE
Cassette – Released 1974 – Transatlantic ZCTRA1001
A miscellaneous collection with two tracks by Ralph
Spiral staircase Ralph McTell
Factory girl Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
STREETS OF LONDON b/w SUMMER LIGHTNING
7″ single – Released 1974 – Reprise K14380
Re-released 1980 in picture sleeve
Re-released 1981 in “Classic Hits of the 70s” series
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Summer lightning Ralph McTell
“Streets of London” reached number 2 in the official UK singles chart in January 1975 and was awarded a Silver disc for record sales
Various Artistes
TOP OF THE POPS – 533
LP – Released 1975 – BBC 136343
A BBC Transcription Services recording with one track by Ralph
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
TOP OF THE POPS – 536
LP – Released 1975 – BBC 136348
A BBC Transcription Services recording with one track by Ralph
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
STREETS…
LP – Recorded 1974 – Released 1975 – Warner Bros K56105
Streets of London Ralph McTell
You make me feel good Ralph McTell
Grande affaire Ralph McTell
Seeds of Heaven Ralph McTell
El progresso Ralph McTell
Red apple juice Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
Heron song Ralph McTell
Pity the boy Ralph McTell
Interest on the loan Ralph McTell
Jenny Taylor/je n’étais là Ralph McTell
Lunar lullaby Ralph McTell
“Streets…” reached number 13 in the UK album chart and was awarded a Silver disc for record sales
Ralph McTell
YOU WELL-MEANING BROUGHT ME HERE
LP – Reissued 1975 on re-named label – ABC ABCL5084
Genesis 1 verse 20 Ralph McTell
First and last man Ralph McTell
In some way I loved you Ralph McTell
Lay you money down Ralph McTell
Old brown dog Ralph McTell
Pick up a gun Ralph McTell
You well-meaning brought me here Ralph McTell
Chalkdust Ralph McTell
The ballad of dancing Doreen Ralph McTell
Claudia Ralph McTell
The ferryman Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
STREETS OF LONDON
LP – Compiled from recordings made in 1967-1970
Released 1975 – Transatlantic TRASAM34
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Hesitation blues Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
Mrs Adlam’s angels Ralph McTell
Girl on a bicycle Ralph McTell/Gary Petersen
Michael in the garden Ralph McTell
Nanna’s song Ralph McTell
Rizraklaru Ralph McTell
Summer come along Ralph McTell
Factory girl Ralph McTell
Mermaid and the seagull Ralph McTell
Kew gardens Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
EL PROGRESSO b/w GRANDE AFFAIRE
7″ single – Released 1975 – Warner Bros K16537
El progresso Ralph McTell
Grande affaire Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
ELECTRIC MUSE
4-LP set – Released 1975 – Island/Transatlantic FOLK1001
“The story of folk into rock”, with one track by Ralph
Willoughby’s farm Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
THE CAMERA AND THE SONG
LP – Released 1975 – BBC BELP006
An album of songs from the BBC2 TV series, with one track by Ralph
Michael in the garden Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
DANCE, SING OR ANYTHING
LP – Released 1975 – Ronco CDR2011
A miscellaneous collection with one track by Ralph
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
LET ME DOWN EASY b/w WOULD I LIE TO YOU
7″ single – Released 1975 – Warner Bros K16633
Let me down easy Ralph McTell
Would I lie to you Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
DREAMS OF YOU b/w SWEET FORGIVENESS (SEEDS OF HEAVEN)
7″ single – Released 1975 – Warner Bros K16648
Dreams of you Bach/Ralph McTell
Sweet forgiveness (Seeds of Heaven) Ralph McTell
“Dreams of you” reached number 36 in the UK singles chart in January 1976
Various Artistes
TOP OF THE POPS – 585
LP – Released 1976 – BBC 138453-S
A BBC Transcription Services recording with one track by Ralph
Dreams of you Bach/Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
THE RALPH McTELL COLLECTION volume two
LP – Compiled from recordings made in 1967-1969
Released 1976 – Transatlantic TRASAM39
Are you receiving me? Ralph McTell
Sleepy time blues Ralph McTell
England 1914 Ralph McTell
Willoughby’s farm Ralph McTell
Clown Ralph McTell
The fairground Ralph McTell
Spiral staircase Ralph McTell
I’ve thought about it Ralph McTell
Father forgive them Ralph McTell
Eight frames a second Ralph McTell
Too tight drag Blind Blake
Granny takes a trip Boyer/Beard
Ralph McTell
RIGHT SIDE UP
LP – Recorded & released 1976 – Warner Bros K56296
Quadraphonic LP – Warner Bros K256296
San Diego serenade Tom Waits
Naomi Ralph McTell
Tequila sunset Ralph McTell
Weather the storm Ralph McTell
River risin’ moon high Ralph McTell
From Clare to here Ralph McTell
Chairman and the little man Ralph McTell
Country boys Ralph McTell
Slow burning companion Ralph McTell
Nightmares Ralph McTell
May you never John Martyn
Ralph McTell
WEATHER THE STORM b/w FIRST SONG
7″ single – Released 1976 – Warner Bros K16843
Weather the storm Ralph McTell
First song Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
FOLK FESTIVAL
Double LP – Released 1976 – Transatlantic TRA(D)324
A Transatlantic sampler, with one track by Ralph
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
RALPH, ALBERT & SYDNEY
LP – Recorded live in 1976 at the Royal Albert Hall & Sydney Opera House
Released 1977 – Warner Bros K56399
First song Ralph McTell
Grande affaire Ralph McTell
Big tree Ralph McTell
Michael in the garden Ralph McTell
Dry bone rag Blind Blake arr. Ralph McTell
Zimmerman blues Ralph McTell
Maginot waltz Ralph McTell
Five knuckle shuffle Ralph McTell
When I was a cowboy Ralph McTell
Let me down easy Ralph McTell
Naomi Ralph McTell
Sylvia Ralph McTell
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Sweet mystery Ralph McTell
Winnie’s rag Ralph McTell
Waltzing Matilda Cowan arr. Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
RALPH, ALBERT & SYDNEY
LP – Recorded live in7″ EP – Released 1977 – Warner Bros K17008
Maginot waltz Ralph McTell
Winnie’s rag Ralph McTell
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Sweet mystery Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
STREETS OF LONDON
LP – Compiled from recordings made in 1967-1969
Released 1977 – Pickwick SHM926
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Hesitation blues Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
Girl on a bicycle Ralph McTell/Gary Petersen
Clown Ralph McTell
Michael in the garden Ralph McTell
Blind Blake’s rag Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
Nanna’s song Ralph McTell
Last train and ride Ralph McTell
England 1914 Ralph McTell
The mermaid and the seagull Ralph McTell
Daddy’s here Ralph McTell
Kew gardens Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
RALPH McTELL
LP – Compiled from recordings made in 1967-1970
Released 1978 – Pickwick SHM962
Eight frames a second Ralph McTell
Mrs Adlam’s angels Ralph McTell
Kind hearted woman blues Robert Johnson
Spiral staircase Ralph McTell
Wait until the snow Ralph McTell
Rizraklaru Ralph McTell
The fairground Ralph McTell
Are you receiving me? Ralph McTell
Louise Ralph McTell
Granny takes a trip Boyer/Beard
Summer come along Ralph McTell
Sleepy time blues Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
THE RALPH McTELL COLLECTION
The two ‘Pickwick’ compilation albums reissued as a double LP
Released 1978 – Pickwick PDA040
Record 1
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Hesitation blues Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
Girl on a bicycle Ralph McTell/Gary Petersen
Clown Ralph McTell
Michael in the garden Ralph McTell
Blind Blake’s rag Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
Nanna’s song Ralph McTell
Last train and ride Ralph McTell
England 1914 Ralph McTell
The mermaid and the seagull Ralph McTell
Daddy’s here Ralph McTell
Kew gardens Ralph McTell
Record 2
Eight frames a second Ralph McTell
Mrs Adlam’s angels Ralph McTell
Kind hearted woman blues Robert Johnson
Spiral staircase Ralph McTell
Wait until the snow Ralph McTell
Rizraklaru Ralph McTell
The fairground Ralph McTell
Are you receiving me? Ralph McTell
Louise Ralph McTell
Granny takes a trip Boyer/Beard
Summer come along Ralph McTell
Sleepy time blues Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
MOMENTS TO REMEMBER
LP – Released 1978 – Lotus WH5002
A miscellaneous collection with one track by Ralph
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
TRANSATLANTIC – THE VINTAGE YEARS – VOLUME 1
LP – Released 1978 – Transatlantic MTRA2001
A miscellaneous collection with one track by Ralph
Spiral staircase Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
FOLKWEAVE – 7
LP – Released 1978 – BBC 143520-S
A BBC Transcription Services recording of Ralph’s performance at the 1977 Cambridge Folk Festival
Grande affaire Ralph McTell
Drybone rag Blind Blake arr. Ralph McTell
When I was a cowboy Ralph McTell
If Harry goes back to Guyana Ralph McTell
Sweet mystery Ralph McTell
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Birdman Ralph McTell
This album also features ‘Folkweave 8’ with performances by Jean Redpath and Paul Brady & Andy Irvine
Various Artistes
GOLDEN ECHOES
LP – Released 1978 – WEA SP2003
Exclusive to The Northern Echo, with one track by Ralph
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
HEROES AND VILLAINS b/w SWEET GIRL ON MY MIND
7″ single – Released 1978 – Warner Bros K17274
Heroes and villains Ralph McTell
Sweet girl on my mind Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
SLIDE AWAY THE SCREEN
LP – Recorded 1978 – Released 1979 – Warner Bros K56599
Love grows Ralph McTell
One heart Ralph McTell
Gold in California Ralph McTell
Van Nuys, cruise night Ralph McTell
London Apprentice Ralph McTell
Traces Ralph McTell
Heroes and villains Ralph McTell
Harry (Don’t go) Ralph McTell
Autumn Ralph McTell
Promises Ralph McTell
White dress Dave Swarbrick/Ralph McTell
Save the last dance for me Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman
Ralph McTell
LOVE GROWS b/w BANJO MAN
7″ single – Released 1979 – Warner Bros K17304
Love grows Ralph McTell
Banjo man Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
FROM CLARE TO HERE b/w PROMISES
7″ single – Released 1979 – Warner Bros K17584
From Clare to here Ralph McTell
Promises Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
SONGS OF LONDON
LP – Released 1979 – Capital Radio HALC3
An album of “all the hits and more” on behalf of Help A London Child, with one track by Ralph
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
40 FOLK FAVOURITES
Double LP – Released 1979 – Pickwick PLD8013
A miscellaneous collection with three tracks by Ralph
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Willoughby’s farm Ralph McTell
The mermaid and the seagull Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
MUSIC UNLIMITED
Video – Reissued 1980 on different label – Mountain Films VCM 3/061
A miscellaneous collection with one track by Ralph
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
RALPH McTELL
Cassette – Reissue of the 1975 Transatlantic sampler STREETS OF LONDON on different label
Released 1980 – Autograph ASK733
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Hesitation blues Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
Mrs Adlam’s angels Ralph McTell
Girl on a bicycle Ralph McTell/Gary Petersen
Michael in the garden Ralph McTell
Nanna’s song Ralph McTell
Rizraklaru Ralph McTell
Summer come along Ralph McTell
Factory girl Ralph McTell
Mermaid and the seagull Ralph McTell
Kew gardens Ralph McTell
1981-1990 Weathering the Storm
Ralph launched his own label in 1981 with a re-issue of ‘You Well-Meaning…’
Ralph McTell
1971-72
LP – Reissue of the 1971 YOU WELL-MEANING BROUGHT ME HERE album
Released 1981 – Mays TG001
Genesis 1 verse 20 Ralph McTell
First and last man Ralph McTell
In some way I loved you Ralph McTell
Lay you money down Ralph McTell
Old brown dog Ralph McTell
Pick up a gun Ralph McTell
You well-meaning brought me here Ralph McTell
Chalkdust Ralph McTell
The ballad of dancing Doreen Ralph McTell
Claudia Ralph McTell
The ferryman Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
ENGLAND b/w GREY SEA STRAND
7″ single – Released 1981 – Mays ING1
Re-released 1981 in picture sleeve
England Ralph McTell
Grey sea strand Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
ENGLAND
7″ promotional single – Released 1981 – Mays PRO ING1
Includes ‘long’ and ‘DJ edit’ versions
Ralph McTell
STREETS OF LONDON
LP – Reissue of the 1975 Transatlantic compilation of recordings made in 1967-1970
Released 1981 – Transatlantic TRS104
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Hesitation blues Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
Mrs Adlam’s angels Ralph McTell
Girl on a bicycle Ralph McTell/Gary Petersen
Michael in the garden Ralph McTell
Nanna’s song Ralph McTell
Rizraklaru Ralph McTell
Summer come along Ralph McTell
Factory girl Ralph McTell
Mermaid and the seagull Ralph McTell
Kew gardens Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
ENGLAND b/w GREY SEA STRAND
7″ single – Remixed and reissued 1982 on different label – EMI EMI5315
England Ralph McTell
Grey sea strand Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
WEATHER THE STORM
LP – Reissue of RIGHT SIDE UP
Released 1982 – Mays TG002
San Diego serenade Tom Waits
Naomi Ralph McTell
Tequila sunset Ralph McTell
Weather the storm Ralph McTell
River risin’ moon high Ralph McTell
From Clare to here Ralph McTell
Chairman and the little man Ralph McTell
Country boys Ralph McTell
Slow burning companion Ralph McTell
Nightmares Ralph McTell
May you never John Martyn
Ralph McTell
RALPH, ALBERT & SYDNEY
LP – Reissued with edited intros
Released 1982 – Mays TG003
First song Ralph McTell
Grande affaire Ralph McTell
Big tree Ralph McTell
Michael in the garden Ralph McTell
Dry bone rag Blind Blake arr. Ralph McTell
Zimmerman blues Ralph McTell
Maginot waltz Ralph McTell
Five knuckle shuffle Ralph McTell
When I was a cowboy Ralph McTell
Let me down easy Ralph McTell
Naomi Ralph McTell
Sylvia Ralph McTell
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Sweet mystery Ralph McTell
Winnie’s rag Ralph McTell
Waltzing Matilda Cowan arr. Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
LOVE GROWS
LP – Remix of the 1978 SLIDE AWAY THE SCREEN recording sessions
Released 1982 – Mays TG004
Promises Ralph McTell
One heart Ralph McTell
London Apprentice Ralph McTell
White dress Dave Swarbrick/Ralph McTell
If I don’t get home Ralph McTell
Gold in California Ralph McTell
Love grows Ralph McTell
Harry (Don’t go) Ralph McTell
Van Nuys, cruise night Ralph McTell
Autumn Ralph McTell
Traces Ralph McTell
Banjo man Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
WATER OF DREAMS
LP – Released 1982 – Mays TG005
Got to be with you Ralph McTell
Please don’t haunt me Ralph McTell
I’m not a rock Ralph McTell
Hands of Joseph Ralph McTell
Pykey boy Ralph McTell
Bentley & Craig Ralph McTell
Water of dreams Ralph McTell
Affairs of the heart Ralph McTell
Cold on the stones Ralph McTell
I want you Bob Dylan
Geordie’s on the road Ralph McTell
Song for Martin Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
I FALL TO PIECES b/w I’M NOT A ROCK
7″ single – Released 1982 – Mays ING2
I fall to pieces Hank Cochran & Harlan Howard
I’m not a rock Ralph McTell
Fairport Convention
FAIRPORT CONVENTION CROPREDY 30 AUGUST 1980
Video – Released 1982 – Videotech
Ralph guests with Fairport Convention on two tracks
I want you Bob Dylan
The night they drove old Dixie down J Robbie Robertson
Fairport Convention
FAIRPORT CONVENTION REUNION FESTIVAL BROUGHTON CASTLE 1981
Video – Released 1982 – Videotech VTV01
Ralph guests with Fairport Convention on one track
White dress Dave Swarbrick/Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
THE BEST OF BRITISH FOLK
Double LP – Released 1982 – Cambra CR052
A miscellaneous collection with two tracks by Ralph
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Spiral staircase Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
CONTEMPORARY FOLK GUITAR
Double LP – Released 1982 – Cambra CR055
A miscellaneous collection with one track by Ralph
Willoughby’s farm Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
AT HIS BEST
Double LP – Compiled from recordings made in 1967-1970 – Released 1982 – Cambra CR057
Record 1
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Hesitation blues Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
Girl on a bicycle Ralph McTell/Gary Petersen
Clown Ralph McTell
Michael in the garden Ralph McTell
Blind Blake’s rag Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
Nanna’s song Ralph McTell
Last train and ride Ralph McTell
England 1914 Ralph McTell
The mermaid and the seagull Ralph McTell
Daddy’s here Ralph McTell
Kew gardens Ralph McTell
Record 2
Eight frames a second Ralph McTell
Mrs Adlam’s angels Ralph McTell
Kind hearted woman blues Robert Johnson
Spiral staircase Ralph McTell
Wait until the snow Ralph McTell
The fairground Ralph McTell
Rizraklaru Ralph McTell
Are you receiving me? Ralph McTell
Louise Ralph McTell
Granny takes a trip Boyer/Beard
Summer come along Ralph McTell
Sleepy time blues Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
THE TRANSATLANTIC CONTEMPORARY GUITAR ALBUM VOLUME 1
LP – Released 1982 – Transatlantic TRS5001
Reissue of the 1969 Transatlantic guitar sampler, with three tracks by Ralph
Willoughby’s farm Ralph McTell
Wino and the mouse Ralph McTell
Rizraklaru Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
SONGS FROM ALPHABET ZOO
7″ EP – Released 1982 – Mays ING3
Kenny the kangaroo Ralph McTell
Holly the hedgehog Ralph McTell
Camilla the camel Ralph McTell
Nellie the newt Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
SONGS FROM ALPHABET ZOO
LP – Released 1983 – Mays TG007
Kenny the kangaroo Ralph McTell
Fergus the frog Ralph McTell
Peter the parrot Ralph McTell
Yuri the yak Ralph McTell
Holly the hedgehog Ralph McTell
Tammy the tortoise Ralph McTell
Sally the seal Ralph McTell
Ollie the otter Ralph McTell
Victor the vulture Ralph McTell
Nellie the newt Ralph McTell
Gordon the goat Ralph McTell
Wagstaff the woodpecker Ralph McTell
Quentin the quail Ralph McTell
Unwin the unicorn Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
BEST OF ALPHABET ZOO
LP – Released 1983 – Mays AZ123
LP – Reissued 1984 on different label – Music for Pleasure MFP4156741
Zoo zoo zoo Ralph McTell
Albert the albatross Ralph McTell
Fergus the frog Ralph McTell
Gordon the goat Ralph McTell
Holly the hedgehog Ralph McTell
Impala song Ralph McTell
Kenny the kangaroo Ralph McTell
Maurice the mole Ralph McTell
Nigel the nightingale Ralph McTell
Ollie the otter Ralph McTell
Peter the parrot Ralph McTell
Sally the seal Ralph McTell
Tammy the tortoise Ralph McTell
Victor the vulture Ralph McTell
X-ray fish Ralph McTell
Yuri the yak Ralph McTell
Zoe the zebra Ralph McTell
Zoo zoo zoo Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
KENNY THE KANGAROO b/w THE PARROT SONG
7″ single – Released 1983 – Mays ING4
Kenny the kangaroo Ralph McTell
The parrot song Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
STRANGER TO THE SEASONS b/w MR CONNAUGHTON
7″ single – Released 1983 – Mays ING7
Stranger to the seasons Ralph McTell
Mr Connaughton Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
LP – Released 1983 – Red Bus RDBLP1150
The story, the songs and the music from the ITV production; Ralph sings the theme song
The Wind in the Willows Keith Hopwood & Malcolm Rowe
Various Artistes
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
7″ single – Released 1984 – Red Bus RBUS94
The Wind in the Willows Keith Hopwood & Malcolm Rowe
The B-side of this single is THE OPEN ROAD, from the ITV production
Ralph McTell
THE WINNERS SONG b/w GEORDIE’S ON THE ROAD
7″ single – Released 1984 – Mays ING11
The winners song R McTell, G Preskett, A Dobrochodow & D Thompson
Geordie’s on the road Ralph McTell
“The winners song” reached number 99 in the UK singles chart
Various Artistes
JUST GUITARS
LP – Released 1984 – CBS 25946
An album of guitar music in aid of the Samaritans, featuring Ralph on five tracks
Clown Ralph McTell
Mr Connaughton Ralph McTell
Song for Martin Ralph McTell
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Anji Davy Graham
Various Artistes
TICKLE ON THE TUM – STORIES AND SONGS
Cassette – Released 1984 – St Michael 1361/5605
Six stories from the TV series, each accompanied by Ralph’s thematic song
Tickle on the Tum Ralph McTell
‘The Picnic’, read by Penelope Keith
Dora the driver Ralph McTell
‘Mighty Micky Rescues Granny Gribble’, read by Adam Sunderland
I love my bicycle Ralph McTell
‘Connie to the Rescue’, read by Joan Simms
Connie Caper Ralph McTell
‘Measles’, read by Bill Oddie
Dr Dimple Ralph McTell
‘The Lost Voice’, read by Susan Wooldridge
Teacher’s lost voice Ralph McTell
‘Cottage Loaf’, read by Billy Dainty
Roland Crust Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
SOUNDS OF THE 70’s VOL. 2
Double LP – Released 1984 – Cambra CR136
A miscellaneous collection with one track by Ralph
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Fairport Convention
FAIRPORT HOME VIDEO (WINTER 1984) / LIVE AT BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY 1974
Video – Released 1985
Ralph guests with Fairport Convention on two tracks
White dress Dave Swarbrick/Ralph McTell
Close to the wind Stuart Marson
Billy Connolly
SUPER GRAN b/w YOOTHA’S SONG
7″ single – Released 1985 – Stiff BUY218
The B-side of this single features Ralph duetting with Billy
Yootha’s song Billy Connolly
Various Artistes
THE BEST OF BRITISH FOLK VOL 2
Double LP – Released 1985 – Cambra CR5164
A miscellaneous collection with two tracks by Ralph
Nanna’s song Ralph Tell
Rizraklaru Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
20th CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL – 1: RALPH McTELL
LP – Released 1985 – BBC 154762-S
A BBC Transcription Services recording featuring part of Ralph’s performance at the 1984 Festival
First song Ralph McTell
Michael in the garden Ralph McTell
Mr Connaughton Ralph McTell
Water of dreams Ralph McTell
From Clare to here Ralph McTell
Sweet mystery Ralph McTell
This album also features De Danann
Ralph McTell
20th CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL – 3: RALPH McTELL
LP – Released 1985 – BBC 154764-S
A BBC Transcription Services recording featuring more of Ralph’s performance at the 1984 Festival
When Maddy dances Ralph McTell
Tequila sunset Ralph McTell
Zimmerman blues Ralph McTell
One heart Ralph McTell
Spiral staircase Ralph McTell
Streets of London Ralph McTell
This album also features Stefan Grossman and John Renbourn
Ralph McTell
AT THE END OF A PERFECT DAY
LP – Released 1985 – Telstar STAR2263
Also issued as part of ‘The Entertainers Box’ 3-LP Box Set – Telstar STAR2054
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Scarborough Fair Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
You’ve got a friend Carole King
Penny Lane Lennon/McCartney
The lamplighter (England 1914) Ralph McTell
The last farewell Whittaker/Webster
Sailing Sutherland
Beautiful dreamer Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
Homeward bound Paul Simon
Scarlet ribbons Segal/Danzig
I’ll have to say I love you in a song Croce
Morning has broken Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
Weather the storm Ralph McTell
Those were the days Raskin
Barges Ralph McTell
England Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
I LIKE RUBBISH b/w FIVE BALLOONS
7″ single – Released 1986 – Mays ING13
I like rubbish Ralph McTell
Five balloons Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell with Jaqui Reddin
THE BEST OF – TICKLE ON THE TUM
LP – Released 1986 – Mays TPG008
I like rubbish Ralph McTell
Freddie the fireman Ralph McTell
I love my bicycle Ralph McTell
Chicken, chicken banjo Ralph McTell
Freckles and spots Ralph McTell
Five balloons Ralph McTell
Holding hands Ralph McTell
Keeping the night at bay Ralph McTell
Tap, tap, tap with the hammer Ralph McTell
The counting song Ralph McTell
Dora the driver Ralph McTell
Buzz, buzz, buzz (the fly song) Ralph McTell
Connie Capers on patrol Ralph McTell
Bessie’s washboard blues Ralph McTell
Come on you Rovers Ralph McTell
The things you wish yourself Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
THE THINGS YOU WISH YOURSELF b/w KEEPING THE NIGHT AT BAY
7″ single – Released 1986 – Mays ING14
The things you wish yourself Ralph McTell
Keeping the night at bay Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
BRIDGE OF SIGHS
LP – Released 1986 – Mays TPG009
Throw out a line and dream Ralph McTell
Mr Connaughton Ralph McTell
The girl from the hiring fair Ralph McTell
Choufleur Ralph McTell
Something the matter with Mary Ralph McTell
Bridge of sighs Ralph McTell
The setting Ralph McTell
Little actress Ralph McTell
Bad girl Ralph McTell
Holiday romance Ralph McTell
Dreams of you Bach/Ralph McTell
Words I couldn’t say Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
BRIDGE OF SIGHS b/w BLIND ARTHUR GOES TO ADELAIDE
7″ single – Released 1987 – Mays ING15
Bridge of sighs Ralph McTell
Blind Arthur goes to Adelaide (Adelaide rag) Arthur Blake arr. Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
THE FERRYMAN
LP – Reissue of the 1971 YOU WELL-MEANING BROUGHT ME HERE album
Released 1987 – Mays TPG001
Genesis 1 verse 20 Ralph McTell
First and last man Ralph McTell
In some way I loved you Ralph McTell
Lay you money down Ralph McTell
Old brown dog Ralph McTell
Pick up a gun Ralph McTell
You well-meaning brought me here Ralph McTell
Chalkdust Ralph McTell
The ballad of dancing Doreen Ralph McTell
Claudia Ralph McTell
The ferryman Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
THE VERY BEST OF RALPH McTELL
LP & CD – Compiled from recordings made in 1967-1976
Released 1988 – Start STL17 / SCD17
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Dreams of you Bach/Ralph McTell
Let me down easy Ralph McTell
Maginot waltz Ralph McTell
Naomi Ralph McTell
From Clare to here Ralph McTell
Weather the storm Ralph McTell
Zimmerman blues Ralph McTell
Spiral staircase Ralph McTell
Mrs Adlam’s angels Ralph McTell
Terminus Ralph McTell
Eight frames a second Ralph McTell
Kew gardens Ralph McTell
England 1914 Ralph McTell
Michael in the garden Ralph McTell
Factory girl Ralph McTell
Fairport Convention
THE THIRD LEG
Twin cassette – Released 1988 – Woodworm
The official bootleg of Fairport Convention’s 1987 Cropredy reunion; Ralph guests on one track
Bridge of sighs Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
BLUE SKIES BLACK HEROES
LP & CD – Recorded & released 1988 – Leola TPG10 / TPGCD10
Truckin lil’ babe Blind Boy Fuller
Coalman blues Peg Leg Howell
Fables ain’t nothing but doggone lies Jesse Fuller
Drybone shuffle Blind (Arthur) Blake
Louis Collins Mississippi John Hurt
Love in vain Robert Johnson
Can’t be satisfied Muddy Waters
Corrine what makes you treat me so Blind Boy Fuller
Statesboro blues Blind Willie McTell
Arthur Blake Ralph McTell
Kind hearted woman Robert Johnson
Untrue blues Blind Boy Fuller
Early this morning Blind (Arthur) Blake
Working on the railroad Jesse Fuller
Leah’s favourite Ralph McTell
I bid you goodnight Joseph Spence
Ralph McTell
A COLLECTION OF HIS LOVE SONGS – AFFAIRS OF THE HEART
Double LP & CD – Compiled from recordings made in 1974-1986 plus 6 new 1989 recordings
Released 1989 – Castle CCSLP219 / CCSCD219
First song Ralph McTell
Promises Ralph McTell
Tequila sunset Ralph McTell
You make me feel good Ralph McTell
River rising moon high Ralph McTell
Naomi Ralph McTell
Affairs of the heart Ralph McTell
Would I lie to you Ralph McTell
Choux fleur Ralph McTell
Words I couldn’t say Ralph McTell
Summer lightning Ralph McTell
Nanna’s song Ralph McTell
White dress Dave Swarbrick/Ralph McTell
Seeds of Heaven Ralph McTell
Let me down easy Ralph McTell
Traces Ralph McTell
Terminus Ralph McTell
Heron song Ralph McTell
Grande affaire Ralph McTell
If I don’t get home Ralph McTell
Love grows Ralph McTell
Dreams of you Bach/Ralph McTell
One heart Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
THE SINGER AND THE SONG
LP & CD – Released 1989 – Stylus SMR975 / SMD975
“20 original classics”, with one track by Ralph
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
BEST OF BRITISH FOLK
Double LP & CD – Released 1989 – Castle CCSLP222 / CCSCD222
A miscellaneous collection with two tracks by Ralph
Spiral staircase Ralph McTell
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Phil Coulter
WORDS AND MUSIC
LP & CD – Released 1989 – Telstar STAR2407 / TCD2407
A Phil Coulter album with one track by Ralph
I loved the ground Phil Coulter & Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
CLASSIC BALLADS
LP & CD – Released 1989 – Knight KNLP14002 / KNCD14002
A miscellaneous collection with one track by Ralph
From Clare to here Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
CLASSIC IRISH FOLK
LP & CD – Released 1989 – Knight KNLP14005 / KNCD14005
A miscellaneous collection with one track by Ralph
The setting Ralph McTell
Various Artistes
WE’RE ALL ALONE – CLASSIC LOVE SONGS – PART 1
CD – Released 1989 – Old Gold OG3719
A miscellaneous collection with one track by Ralph
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
STEALIN’ BACK
CD – Recorded & released 1990 – Essential ESSCD137
I’m going to Germany Gus Cannon arr. Ralph McTell
Sugar babe Mance Lipscombe arr. Ralph McTell
Prison wall blues Gus Cannon arr. Ralph McTell
Hesitation blues Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
Weeping willow Blind Boy Fuller arr. Ralph McTell
When you’ve got a good friend Robert Johnson arr. Ralph McTell
Candy man Rev. Gary Davis arr. Ralph McTell
When did you leave heaven? Whiting/Bullock
Stealin’ Memphis Jug Band arr. Ralph McTell
That’ll do Babe Ralph McTell
Black girl Trad. arr. Ralph McTell
Sweet Petulie Arthur Blake arr. Ralph McTell
Nobody knows you when you’re down and out Jim Cox
Lovin’ I crave Arthur Blake arr. Ralph McTell
Dying crapshooter’s blues Blind Willie McTell arr. Ralph McTell
This’ll bring you back Memphis Jug Band arr. Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
THE STREETS OF LONDON
CD version of the 1969 album SPIRAL STAIRCASE
Released 1990 – Ariola 295945
Streets of London Ralph McTell
Mrs Adlam’s angels Ralph McTell
Wino and the mouse Ralph McTell
England 1914 Ralph McTell
Last train and ride Ralph McTell
The fairground Ralph McTell
Spiral staircase Ralph McTell
Kind hearted woman blues Robert Johnson
Bright and beautiful things Ralph McTell
Daddy’s here Ralph McTell
Rizraklaru (anag) Ralph McTell
(My) baby keeps staying out all night long Buddy Moss
Terminus Ralph McTell
Ralph, Albert & Sydney 