''Ancient Heart'' is the debut
studio album
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by British
pop/
folk
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singer-songwriter
Tanita Tikaram
Tanita Tikaram (born 12 August 1969) is a British pop/folk singer-songwriter. She achieved chart success with the singles " Twist in My Sobriety" and " Good Tradition" from her 1988 debut album, ''Ancient Heart''.
Background
Tikaram was born i ...
,
initially released by
Warner Music Group
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on 13 September 1988. The album had huge success and was a hit globally, launching 19-year-old Tikaram's mainstream career. Guest musicians include
Rod Argent
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,
Mark Isham
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,
Peter Van Hooke
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,
Paul Brady
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Initially popular for playing ...
, and
Brendan Croker
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; Argent and Van Hooke also produced the album. Four
singles
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were released from the album: "
Good Tradition
"Good Tradition" is a song, written and originally recorded by British pop/folk singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram, released as the first single from her debut album, ''Ancient Heart'' (1988). When it was released, it went largely unnoticed and att ...
", "
Twist in My Sobriety
"Twist in My Sobriety" is a song written and performed by British singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram. Released as a single in October 1988 from her debut album, ''Ancient Heart'' (1988), it was Tikaram's biggest international success, achieving top ...
", "
Cathedral Song
"Cathedral Song" is a song by English singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram, released as a single from her debut album, ''Ancient Heart'' (1988). It peaked at #48 in the UK. An extended length music video was made from the song, portraying a love story ...
" and "
World Outside Your Window".
Track listing
All words and music by Tanita Tikaram.
# "
Good Tradition
"Good Tradition" is a song, written and originally recorded by British pop/folk singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram, released as the first single from her debut album, ''Ancient Heart'' (1988). When it was released, it went largely unnoticed and att ...
"
# "
Cathedral Song
"Cathedral Song" is a song by English singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram, released as a single from her debut album, ''Ancient Heart'' (1988). It peaked at #48 in the UK. An extended length music video was made from the song, portraying a love story ...
"
# "Sighing Innocents"
# "I Love You"
# "
World Outside Your Window"
# "For All These Years"
# "
Twist in My Sobriety
"Twist in My Sobriety" is a song written and performed by British singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram. Released as a single in October 1988 from her debut album, ''Ancient Heart'' (1988), it was Tikaram's biggest international success, achieving top ...
"
# "Poor Cow"
# "He Likes the Sun"
# "Valentine Heart"
# "Preyed Upon"
Personnel
*
Tanita Tikaram
Tanita Tikaram (born 12 August 1969) is a British pop/folk singer-songwriter. She achieved chart success with the singles " Twist in My Sobriety" and " Good Tradition" from her 1988 debut album, ''Ancient Heart''.
Background
Tikaram was born i ...
– vocals, guitar
*
Mark Isham
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– trumpet, flugelhorn
*
Paul Brady
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Initially popular for playing ...
– mandolin
*
David Lindley – violin
*
Marc Ribot
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born May 21, 1954) is an American guitarist and composer.
His work has touched on many styles, including no wave, free jazz, rock, and Cuban music. Ribot is also known for collaborating with other musicians, most notably Tom Wait ...
– guitar
*
Rod Argent
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– keyboards
*
Brendan Croker
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– guitar
*Pete Beachill – trombone
*Mitch Dalton – guitar
*
Martin Ditcham
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Ditcham is a prolific session musician, working with artists such as Henry Cow, Status Quo, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Roger Daltrey, Sade, Mary Black, Nik Kershaw, Chris ...
– percussion
*John Georgiadis – violin
*Keith Harvey – cello
*Noel Langley – trumpet
*
Malcolm Messiter
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– oboe
*
Helen O'Hara
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Early ...
– violin
*Brendon O'Reilly – violin
*Philip Todd – saxophone
*
Peter Van Hooke
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– drums
*
Clem Clempson
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Career
Clempson began his career in the late 1960s with the power trio, Bakerloo (o ...
– guitar
*Mark Creswell – guitar
*Ian Jewell – viola
*
Rory McFarlane
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– bass
Charts
Certifications and sales
References
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1988 debut albums
Tanita Tikaram albums
Albums produced by Rod Argent
Albums produced by Peter Van Hooke