Ralph McTell

Professions :

Born :

December 3, 1944

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.

lonely hands travel

This little patch of earth and this little pile of stones I can wash the dust from off my face and skin But this earth is in my bones

skins dust land

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.

scotland islands trying

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.

girl writing song

Bert McCracken

Betty Carter

Bing Crosby

Brian Fallon

Brooke Allison

Brook Benton