Gates of Eden (album)

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
Studio album by
Released2006 (2006)
RecordedJune/July 2006
VenueVillage Hall, Stewedios, Cornwall
ProducerRalph McTell

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Pastures of Plenty"Woody Guthrie 
2."Vigilante Man"Woody Guthrie 
3."Georgia Bound"Blind Blake; arr. 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; arr. McTell 
9."Gates of Eden"Bob Dylan 
10."About a Spoonful"Mance Lipscomb; arr. McTell 
11."You Got to Change Your Mind"Blind Boy Fuller; arr. 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

Adapted 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. Base 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, Conrnwall June/July 2006
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References

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