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Ralph McTell
United Kingdom
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The official channel of UK singer-songwriter and folk musician, Ralph McTell.
The Unknown Soldier - Ralph McTell
The Unknown Soldier - Ralph McTell
Featuring
Sir Billy Connolly
Sir Anthony Hopkins
Liam Neeson
The Southbank Sinfonia
Ray Butcher - Trumpets
Paul Pritchard - French Horns
Produced and Arranged by Graham Preskett
More than fifty thousand names
Are carved on Ypres' Menin gate
Of soldiers who have no known graves
Just their destiny and date
Witness and last testament
Name and rank and regiment
Is now all that survives
From so many squandered lives
And for every name inscribed
The poor bereaved were left to mourn
The passing of all those who died
With no white cross on tended lawn
No place to go to contemplate
The sacrifice this wicked waste
No footprint left to show where once they trod
Allegedly known unto god
From Ypres Arras Aisne and Somme
Six unknown soldiers were exhumed
A blindfold general picked one man
And reverently they brought him home
Six black horses drew the hearse
Through silent London crowds immersed
In deepest thought belief or wishful prayer
That it might be their own boy there
The metal tyres on the carriage wheels
Played the tuneless requiem
The sky as grey as bayonet steel
Above the sombre hatless men
One more enemy to kill
That remaining sense of guilt
That through it all somehow they had survived
Returned to mothers sweethearts wives
Familiar streets their own backyards
Their medals and all praise ignored
Relieved to be his honour guard
And walk with him their true reward
While far from pomp and circumstance
Across the autumn fields of France
The trenches start to slowly fill and fade
The bloody page turned by the ploughman's blade
Thankfully we'll never know
If he was constant strong or frail
Scared or brave in equal parts
Country tanned or city pale
A carefree youth or thoughtful lad
Not wholly good or wholly bad
A bomb does not judge how you played your part
A bullet stops a lions heart
With softest cloth and gentlest broom
To sweep and wipe cathedral dust
Like dried tears from this marble tomb
Take care for he was one of us
In perfect irony and grief
The bride's bouquet becomes a wreath
And wrapped beneath dark angels folded wings
Tommy Atkins rests with kings
Featuring
Sir Billy Connolly
Sir Anthony Hopkins
Liam Neeson
The Southbank Sinfonia
Ray Butcher - Trumpets
Paul Pritchard - French Horns
Produced and Arranged by Graham Preskett
More than fifty thousand names
Are carved on Ypres' Menin gate
Of soldiers who have no known graves
Just their destiny and date
Witness and last testament
Name and rank and regiment
Is now all that survives
From so many squandered lives
And for every name inscribed
The poor bereaved were left to mourn
The passing of all those who died
With no white cross on tended lawn
No place to go to contemplate
The sacrifice this wicked waste
No footprint left to show where once they trod
Allegedly known unto god
From Ypres Arras Aisne and Somme
Six unknown soldiers were exhumed
A blindfold general picked one man
And reverently they brought him home
Six black horses drew the hearse
Through silent London crowds immersed
In deepest thought belief or wishful prayer
That it might be their own boy there
The metal tyres on the carriage wheels
Played the tuneless requiem
The sky as grey as bayonet steel
Above the sombre hatless men
One more enemy to kill
That remaining sense of guilt
That through it all somehow they had survived
Returned to mothers sweethearts wives
Familiar streets their own backyards
Their medals and all praise ignored
Relieved to be his honour guard
And walk with him their true reward
While far from pomp and circumstance
Across the autumn fields of France
The trenches start to slowly fill and fade
The bloody page turned by the ploughman's blade
Thankfully we'll never know
If he was constant strong or frail
Scared or brave in equal parts
Country tanned or city pale
A carefree youth or thoughtful lad
Not wholly good or wholly bad
A bomb does not judge how you played your part
A bullet stops a lions heart
With softest cloth and gentlest broom
To sweep and wipe cathedral dust
Like dried tears from this marble tomb
Take care for he was one of us
In perfect irony and grief
The bride's bouquet becomes a wreath
And wrapped beneath dark angels folded wings
Tommy Atkins rests with kings
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Відео
Summer Girls - Ralph McTell
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Summer Girls is the first song on my tribute album to Dylan Thomas, The Boy With A Note.
Happy St Patrick's Day 2021
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The following is a very special performance from my birthday show in December 2019 and features the talents of Fergal Keane, Adrian Dunbar, John Sheahan, Frank Gallagher, Graham Preskett and the Southbank Sinfonia. Beannachtaī Féile Phádraig daoibh go léir!
Ralph McTell - The Break of the Union [Official Audio]
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The Break of the Union by Ralph McTell, taken from the 2010 album 'Somewhere Down the Road'. Available on CD, downlaod and to stream here: smarturl.it/someheredowntheroad www.ralphmctell.co.uk/ OfficialRalphMcTell/ ralph_mctell ralphmctellofficial 2019 Hill of Beans Tour September 26th | Kendall, Brewery Arts Centre September 27th | Newark, Palace Theatre ...
Ralph McTell - Reverend Thunder (Blind Faith) [Official Audio]
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Ralph McTell - Reverend Thunder (Blind Faith) [Official Audio]
Ralph McTell - A Kiss in the Rain [Official Audio]
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Ralph McTell - A Kiss in the Rain [Official Audio]
Ralph McTell - Moon June and a Cajun Tune [Official Audio]
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Ralph McTell - Moon June and a Cajun Tune [Official Audio]
Ralph McTell - Leah's Favourite
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Leah's Favourite by Ralph McTell, taken from the 2012 album Sofa Noodling. Available on CD, download and to stream here: smarturl.it/SofaNoodling www.ralphmctell.co.uk/ OfficialRalp... ralph_mctell ralphmctell... 2019 Hill of Beans World Tour September 26th | Kendall, Brewery Arts Centre September 27th | Newark, Palace Theatre September 28th | Bromsgrove, ...
Ralph McTell - Rosalinda [Official Audio]
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Rosalinda by Ralph McTell, taken from the 2010 album 'Somewhere Down the Road'. Available on CD, downlaod and to stream here: smarturl.it/someheredowntheroad www.ralphmctell.co.uk/ OfficialRalphMcTell/ ralph_mctell ralphmctellofficial 2019 Hill of Beans Tour September 26th | Kendall, Brewery Arts Centre September 27th | Newark, Palace Theatre September 28t...
Ralph McTell - Barnes Morris
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Barnes Morris by Ralph McTell, taken from the 2012 album Sofa Noodling. Available on CD, download and to stream here: smarturl.it/SofaNoodling
Ralph McTell - Tickling the Trout
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Tickling the Trout by Ralph McTell, taken from the 2012 album Sofa Noodling. Available on CD, download and to stream here: smarturl.it/SofaNoodling www.ralphmctell.co.uk/ OfficialRalp... ralph_mctell ralphmctell... 2019 Hill of Beans World Tour September 26th | Kendall, Brewery Arts Centre September 27th | Newark, Palace Theatre September 28th | Bromsgrove...
Ralph McTell - Sleepy Time Blues
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Sleepy Time Blues by Ralph McTell, taken from the 2012 album Sofa Noodling. Available on CD, download and to stream here: smarturl.it/SofaNoodling www.ralphmctell.co.uk/ OfficialRalp... ralph_mctell ralphmctell... 2019 Hill of Beans World Tour September 26th | Kendall, Brewery Arts Centre September 27th | Newark, Palace Theatre September 28th | Bromsgrove,...
Ralph McTell - One Sunny Day (Aujour D'hui Le Ciel East Bleu) [Official Audio]
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One Sunny Day (Aujour D'hui Le Ciel East Bleu) by Ralph McTell, taken from the 2010 album 'Somewhere Down the Road'. Available on CD, downlaod and to stream here: smarturl.it/someheredowntheroad www.ralphmctell.co.uk/ OfficialRalphMcTell/ ralph_mctell ralphmctellofficial 2019 Hill of Beans Tour September 26th | Kendall, Brewery Arts Centre September 27th |...
Ralph McTell - Walk into the Morning [Official Audio]
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Walk into the Morning by Ralph McTell, taken from the 2010 album 'Somewhere Down the Road'. Available on CD, downlaod and to stream here: smarturl.it/someheredowntheroad www.ralphmctell.co.uk/ OfficialRalphMcTell/ ralph_mctell ralphmctellofficial 2019 Hill of Beans Tour September 26th | Kendall, Brewery Arts Centre September 27th | Newark, Palace Theatre S...
Ralph McTell - Around the Wild Cape Horn [Official Audio]
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Around the Wild Cape Horn by Ralph McTell, taken from the 2010 album 'Somewhere Down the Road'. Available on CD, downlaod and to stream here: smarturl.it/someheredowntheroad www.ralphmctell.co.uk/ OfficialRalphMcTell/ ralph_mctell ralphmctellofficial 2019 Hill of Beans Tour September 26th | Kendall, Brewery Arts Centre September 27th | Newark, Palace Theat...
Ralph McTell - Housewives' Choice
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Housewives' Choice by Ralph McTell, taken from the 2012 album Sofa Noodling. Available on CD, download and to stream here: smarturl.it/SofaNoodling www.ralphmctell.co.uk/ OfficialRalp... ralph_mctell ralphmctell... 2019 Hill of Beans World Tour September 26th | Kendall, Brewery Arts Centre September 27th | Newark, Palace Theatre September 28th | Bromsgrove...
Ralph McTell - The London Apprentice [Official Audio]
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Ralph McTell - The London Apprentice [Official Audio]
Ralph McTell - Cannabis Creek [Official Audio]
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Ralph McTell - Cannabis Creek [Official Audio]
Ralph McTell - The Ghost of Robert Johnson [Official Audio]
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Ralph McTell - The Ghost of Robert Johnson [Official Audio]
Ralph McTell - Anji and Lullaby of Birdland (Medley)
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Ralph McTell - Anji and Lullaby of Birdland (Medley)
Ralph McTell - The Girl on the Jersey Ferry [Official Audio]
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Ralph McTell - The Girl on the Jersey Ferry [Official Audio]
I totally agree a master piece
Very helpful vid and a lovely memory of Bert Jansch. Thanks. Incomparable guitar/poet troubadours both
It's a wonderful concert for a 70-year-old
Two Gods...
This is song goes straight to the heart A masterpiece that has withstood the test of time
Love the song!
Man on the pipe is incredible
I first heard it on 1979, when I was learning English. You sound as good as then!
One of the most beautiful songs ever written . Thank you Ralph.
Thanks Ralph
tearjerking song and beautiful performance.
How Ralph hasn't got a knighthood is beyond me....
Winin' boy, not winding boy. Jellyroll Morton
Wow just amazing ❤
Did not hear this song until I found UA-cam. Too busy working when young to enjoy culture.
Nice to see John Sheahan playing with Ralph McTell.
A. Great. Song. Sad. In. A. Way. But. It will. Go. On. And on
Blimey this song is still relevant in 2024 cheers Stephen ✌️✌️🕯️
My great uncle died there ,his body was never identified.
Pure utter talent
Wonderful ❤
This great song reminds us how lucky we're... I always stop to offer food & drink. I love London, and most of all, the UK because of this song. Many thanks to Ralph, and John for a great guitar play.
Still a great voice
I have always loved this song, now in my 70’s, your voice is as great as it was then, that was beautiful
The song's pretty true to life: learning this extraordinary story turned the song for me from a curiosity into a treasure... Here's the film with a commentary narrated many years later by the cameraman/sailor ua-cam.com/video/9tuTKhqWZso/v-deo.html
What a track
My question is how do you look after those picking fingernails? I'll catch mine on something or break them long before they get to that length.
Great pianist
Just so beautiful, songs with a story, there's no substitute many thanks Ralph 😢😮😊
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Absolutely beautiful, And John's beautiful accompaniment, sincere thanks you two, I just love this song, and I always think of it as I see the homeless here sleeping rough 😢😮😊
Thanks Ralph, and you know Iv'e been playin and changing strings for 60 years now and I STILLget it wrong, but the foolproof method you've shown is definitely the easiest And best because it locks the string also,many thanks 😊😊😊
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This sounds better than ever! Tears still flow from 75 year old eyes
WOW What an incredible reaction to this very poignant song and tune!
I love this song! Very special. From South Africa. 5 St🏅✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️
Listen to a bamd called the anti..nowhere leauge streets.of london....😮
What a duet... From France!!
Where have all the days been,when we were young? There our youth has been, we seemed to be strong. We listened to the radio, to all famous songs. Thats why we are living and where we belong.(1. verse of an unknown song)
Saw Ralph last night in Bendigo- such a great story teller. Of course this song was the last, by which time his audience (avg age 70?) we’re ready for bed! (Or maybe just me)
This song has so much meaning for me but even more so now. My brother has just been admitted for his "last days of care" - We have been told he has just 2 to 3 days left. I will remember my brother every time I perform this song! Thank you so much Ralph!
Love that smile coming after the crowd songs at 4:09
holding my breath when listening to this masterpiece combo
I first heard this in the underground near Earls Court in 1973, a young lad was playing it on his guitar, I was 19 and did know what it was to be lonely.... I have always loved the song ... thankyou Ralf it made me see I was in fact never alone
Oh, such happy memories. I saw Ralph in the seventies at St George's Hall, Bradford, and I'm pretty sure the opening act was....John Williams. I don't think they actually played together that time.
Excellent!
Williams needs to back the F off. His guitar muddles rather than compliments.
Thankyou Ralph been a lifelong fan & I play guitar myself this method comes in handy.
Hello,c'est Yves de Toulouse en France.J'adore vos textes si forts.
The Best forever!!!