Ancient Heart
Ancient Heart is the debut studio album by British pop/folk singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram, initially released by Warner Music Group on 13 September 1988. The album had huge success and was a hit globally, launching Tikaram's mainstream career. Guest musicians include Rod Argent, Mark Isham, Peter Van Hooke, Paul Brady, and Brendan Croker; Argent and Van Hooke also produced the album. Four singles were released from the album: "Good Tradition", "Twist in My Sobriety", "Cathedral Song" and "World Outside Your Window".Track listing
All words and music by Tanita Tikaram.
- "Good Tradition"
- "Cathedral Song"
- "Sighing Innocents"
- "I Love You"
- "World Outside Your Window"
- "For All These Years"
- "Twist in My Sobriety"
- "Poor Cow"
- "He Likes the Sun"
- "Valentine Heart"
- "Preyed Upon"
Personnel
- Tanita Tikaram – vocals, guitar
- Mark Isham – trumpet, flugelhorn
- Paul Brady – mandolin
- David Lindley – violin
- Marc Ribot – guitar
- Rod Argent – keyboards
- Brendan Croker – guitar
- Pete Beachill – trombone
- Mitch Dalton – guitar
- Martin Ditcham – percussion
- John Georgiadis – violin
- Keith Harvey – cello
- Noel Langley – trumpet
- Malcolm Messiter – oboe
- Helen O'Hara – violin
- Brendon O'Reilly – violin
- Philip Todd – saxophone
- Peter Van Hooke – drums
- Clem Clempson – guitar
- Mark Creswell – guitar
- Ian Jewell – viola
- Rory McFarlane – bass
Charts
Certifications and sales
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