Ralph McTell (born Ralph May, 3 December 1944) is an English singer-songwriter and guitar player who has been an influential figure on the UK folk music scene since the 1960s. McTell is best known for his song "Streets of London" (1969), which has been covered by over two hundred artists around the world. More about Ralph McTell
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McTell modelled his guitar style on American country blues guitar players of the early 20th century, including Blind Blake, Robert Johnson and Blind Willie McTell. These influences led a friend to suggest his professional surname. An accomplished performer on piano and harmonica as well as guitar, McTell issued his first album in 1968 and found acclaim on the folk circuit. He reached his greatest commercial success in 1974 when a new recording of "Streets of London" became a No. 2 hit on the UK Singles Chart. Other notable compositions include "From Clare to Here", a ballad about Irish emigration. In the 1980s, he wrote and played songs for two TV children's programmes, Alphabet Zoo, which also featured Nerys Hughes, followed by Tickle on the Tum, featuring Jaqui Reddin. He also recorded Keith Hopwood's and Malcolm Rowe's theme song to Cosgrove Hall's adaptation of The Wind in the Willows.The most expensive item with a signature of Ralph McTell (RALPH McTELL-ANGEL LAUGHTER/SUMMER LIGHTNING-1STs-SIGNED LTD EDS-HB-VG/NF-V RARE) was sold in July 2018 for £150.00 while the cheapest item (Ralph McTell - signed 45 vinyl single) found a new owner for £0.99 in November 2023. The month with the most items sold (2) was October 2019 with an average selling price of £23.21 for an autographed item of Ralph McTell. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in July 2018 with £150.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with £1.99 was February 2021. In average, an autographed item from Ralph McTell is worth £20.50.
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Angel Laughter by Ralph McTell ( 190-1000 SIGNED 1ST EDITION ,HARDBACK ) | £32.99 | ||
Angel Laughter Summer Lightning Ralph McTell Signed | £45.00 | ||
Ralph McTell Summer Lightning Autobiography Volume 2 - Signed 42 of 1000 HB | £49.99 | ||
RALPH MCTELL – ANGEL LAUGHTER AND SUMMER LIGHTNING - SIGNED -2000 & 2002 H/BACK | £33.00 | ||
RALPH McTELL-ANGEL LAUGHTER - Signed Copy For His Dear Friend John 08/11/03 | £12.99 | ||
RALPH McTELL-ANGEL LAUGHTER/SUMMER LIGHTNING-SIGNED-1ST LTD EDs-HBs-NF-VERY RARE | £125.00 | ||
SIGNED Summer Lightning RALPH MCTELL Autobiography Volume Two SCARCE Folk Music | £38.00 | ||
SONGS FOR SIX STRINGS, 41 SONGS BY RALPH McTELL SIGNED LIMITED EDITION. | £24.99 | ||
Streets of London: Official Biography of Ralph McTell by Chris Hockenhull SIGNED | £30.00 | ||
Summer Lightning - Ralph McTell Limited Edition - Signed | £21.00 |