Ralph McTell On Track - Every Album, Every Song

Best known for his international hit, ‘Streets of London’, Ralph McTell has recorded over 300 songs in a career that spans more than 50 years. Due to his considerable melodic and lyrical gifts, a good many of McTell’s compositions surpass ‘Streets’ in quality and have won him the admiration of fans and critics alike. This album-by-album, track-by-track review of his career explores the elements of his craft. Heavily influenced by Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and dozens of American country-blues artists, McTell eventually found his own voice. In this examination of his works, distinct themes emerge. These include compassion, optimism, fathers and sons, and the struggles faced by musicians and other artists who portray not just what life is, but how it feels. If his soothing voice and delicate guitar skills make his songs enjoyable to so many, McTell tempers such grace with a definite edge. Many of his best works are protest songs. A portrait painter, McTell’s canon is populated by dozens of memorable figures that spring both from his experiences and his imagination. Yet upon listening to his recordings, perhaps the most fascinating character that emerges is McTell himself. In this book, readers meet both the man and the musician

General

Imprint:	Sonicbond Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	On Track
Release date:	December 2023
Authors:	Paul Jenkins
Foreword by:	Ralph McTell
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-1-78952-294-5
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	1-78952-294-3
Barcode:	9781789522945

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