Eight Frames a Second


Eight Frames a Second is the debut album by British folk musician Ralph McTell. Released in the UK in 1968, it is notable for being the first record produced by Gus Dudgeon, and the first arranged by Tony Visconti.

Track listing

All songs by Ralph McTell, except where noted.
  1. "Nanna's Song"
  2. "The Mermaid and the Seagull"
  3. "Hesitation Blues"
  4. "Are You Receiving Me?"
  5. "Morning Dew"
  6. "Sleepytime Blues"
  7. "Eight Frames a Second"
  8. "Willoughby's Farm"
  9. "Louise"
  10. "Blind Blake's Rag"
  11. "I'm Sorry - I Must Leave"
  12. "Too Tight Drag"
  13. "Granny Takes a Trip"

    Personnel

Ralph McTell was presented with a Gold Disc of "Eight Frames a Second" during his 60th birthday concert at the Royal Festival Hall in November, 2004.

Release history

Many of the tracks on this album also feature in the "Spiral Staircase - Classic Songs" compilation.

Track variations

The LP released in South Africa in 1975 omits "Nanna's Song", "The Mermaid and the Seagull" and "Hesitation Blues", that are included on Record 1 of the 2-LP set.
The UK 2007 CD release includes four bonus tracks:
From the original album recording sessions
Live concert recording from 1967
Demo recording with Rick Wakeman.