| Gates of Eden | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 2006 |
| Recorded | June–July 2006 |
| Venue | Village Hall, Stewedios, Cornwall |
| Producer | Ralph McTell |
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]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pastures of Plenty" | Woody Guthrie | |
| 2. | "Vigilante Man" | Woody Guthrie | |
| 3. | "Georgia Bound" | Blind Blake; arranged by Ralph 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; arranged by Ralph McTell | |
| 9. | "Gates of Eden" | Bob Dylan | |
| 10. | "About a Spoonful" | Mance Lipscomb; arranged by Ralph McTell | |
| 11. | "You Got to Change Your Mind" | Blind Boy Fuller; arranged by Ralph 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 |
Adapted from the album line notes. [1]
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