Ralph McTell - Ralph, Albert & Sydney

Recorded at a pair of 1976 concerts a half a world away from each other, Ralph, Albert & Sydney refers to the venues, London's Royal Albert Hall and the Sydney Opera House, as well as their performer for the respective evenings, Ralph Mctell. The album, besides illustrating the warmth of {McTell}'s performances and the depth and gentleness of his writing, also serves as a terrific introduction to his early work. Many of the artist's best and best-known tunes are here, including "Michael in the Garden," "Zimmerman Blues," "First Song," and, of course, his signature song, the venerable "Streets of London." Through the years, Mctell has been presented in a variety of settings on record, but no production can match the charm or the power created simply by his rich baritone, often intricate guitar playing, and natural, folksy between-song patter. Read More