Gates of Eden is a 2006 album by the English singer and songwriter Ralph McTell. It features Ralph McTell's versions of songs by artists who have influenced his musical direction. The title of the album is taken from the Bob Dylan song of the same name.[1][2]
| Gates of Eden | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 2006 |
| Recorded | June–July 2006 |
| Venue | Village Hall, Stewedios, Cornwall |
| Producer | Ralph McTell |
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pastures of Plenty" | Woody Guthrie | |
| 2. | "Vigilante Man" | Woody Guthrie | |
| 3. | "Georgia Bound" | Blind Blake; arranged by Ralph McTell | |
| 4. | "Do Re Mi" | Woody Guthrie | |
| 5. | "Glory of Love" | William Hill | |
| 6. | "Love Minus Zero" | Bob Dylan | |
| 7. | "Ludlow Massacre" | Woody Guthrie | |
| 8. | "I Belong to the Band" | Rev. Gary Davis; arranged by Ralph McTell | |
| 9. | "Gates of Eden" | Bob Dylan | |
| 10. | "About a Spoonful" | Mance Lipscomb; arranged by Ralph McTell | |
| 11. | "You Got to Change Your Mind" | Blind Boy Fuller; arranged by Ralph McTell | |
| 12. | "Prisoner's River" | Woody Guthrie | |
| 13. | "To Ramona" | Bob Dylan | |
| 14. | "One Too Many Mornings" | Bob Dylan | |
| 15. | "Song for Woody" | Bob Dylan |
Personnel
editAdapted from the album line notes.[1]
- Ralph McTell – 6-string guitar, 12-string acoustic, harmonica and national guitar on "You Got to Change Your Mind"
- Steve Turner – electric, nylon strung, acoustic and slide guitar, bass on "Gates of Eden"
- Willie Wilson – drums, percussion
- Adrian Davis – tuba, sousaphone
- Martin Frith – fiddle on "Song for Woody"
- Chris Parkinson – accordion
- Nancy March – backing vocals on "Do Re Mi"
- Janet Lewis – backing vocals on "Do Re Mi"
Production
- Ralph McTell - producer
- Mick Dolan - recording at Village Hall, Stewedios, Cornwall June–July 2006
References
edit- ^ a b CD Sleeve Notes
- ^ "Official Ralph McTell Website".