Bridge of Sighs (Ralph McTell album)
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| Bridge of Sighs | ||||
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| Released | 12 January 1987 | |||
| Length | 46:58 | |||
| Label | Mays Records | |||
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Bridge of Sighs is a studio album by English singer-songwriter Ralph McTell. It was released by Mays Records on 12 January 1987.[1] It was reissued on CD by Leola Music in 2007.[2]
Speaking of the album, McTell told The Canberra Times in 1987: "The themes follow the Ralph McTell thread. It's a little bit offbeat and I don't think there are so many songs about alienation. There are stronger links throughout the album than on my earlier albums, which tended to be diverse."[3]
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| The Virgin Encyclopedia of 70s Music |   [4] |
Upon its release, Mark Kearns of the Hayes & Harlington Gazette commented: "McTell has a pleasant voice and uses it effectively on these twelve new songs. No surprises, but a meritorious effort with some very nice backing."[5] At the end of 1987, The Age included the album under their "The best sounds of 1987" list. The newspaper commented: "A dozen appealing originals by the troubadour of London's streets, in a classy production helped by the cream of British folk-rock musicians."[6]