Ralph McTell Naomi

[@turtlepenguinXkizuna]

I am one of the Naomis who was given my name because of this song :)

[@naomihoile4811]

I was given my name because of this song. ❤️

[@robertcudlipp3426]

How very fortunate you were. Your parents named you after one of the most lovely, loving ballads ever written.

[@robertcudlipp3832]

As haughtingly , poignant and richly beautiful as when first heard in concert in Melbourne in the 80's. Time has added to its riches. Many thanks Ralph.

[@sultan4swing]

I started playing accoustic guitar in the late 60's..... Ralph McTell was and still is an icon of live accoustic guitar and one of my heroes. People talk about modern song writers, but this man is up thee with the best of the last 30 years along with such as Paul Simon, Sting, and Ray Davies... song craftsman... Just played this to my wife of 2 years... in tears she said it all .. it aint bad getting old as long as we're together ......

[@booklady317]

This is the greatest love song ever recorded.

[@monicamcmahon6887]

My absolute favourite song

[@sheilaaldred6377]

I saw Ralph McTell in concert at the London Palladium in 1980, where he sand this song and reduced me to tears and I decided that if I had a daughter with my then partner she would be called Naomi, I found out the next day I was expecting, and she (Naomi-Jayne) has been with me ever since

[@restingbithface7969]

Sheila Aldred I'm a naomi after this song too :)

[@glenwatson7914]

I just started listening to his music, and I'm hooked. Glen Watson, Bigfork, Montana.

[@Strategy-pi9up]

I send all blessings to you and you daughter.

[@MarkSmith-bx3yp]

Sheila Aldred I was at the same gig. The second time I saw Ralph. It was special seeing him perform there.

[@maz7026]

it was fate! how lovely!

[@johannmarlowe]

I know all the words to this song, but I've never been able to sing along with it because I'm sobbing by the end of the first verse. Judging from the comments, a number of us have been blessed enough to find Naomis, and I can only guess that Ralph McTell was too, as a song like this couldn't have been born of pure imagination. I didn't meet Karen (my Naomi) until I was 40. I'm now 63, and I can attest that every syllable of this song is true.

[@manonabeachjourneys]

My favourite, thank you. A celebration of gentle acceptance. xx

[@owlet1963]

My daughter was thrilled that there was a song made with her name in it, it made her like Ralph McTell even more than she did anyway ! :)

[@noshoesonmyhorse]

This song always raises goosebumps. It's beautiful, but also reflects a level of self realisation and maturity that all men reach about their marriages or long term partnerships.

[@steamboatwillie8517]

Who, in the name of every and anything, gave this a thumbs down? I despair.

[@hauntboy]

A cold heart.

[@kenhooper4729]

Beautiful 😍

[@robertcudlipp3426]

I have already posted about this beautiful ballad of a loving tribute to Ralph's lifelong love, Naomi. On reflecting further about this lovely, tear inducing ballad, it has occurred to me that the song would have been written when Ralph was in his 20's and yet to fully experience life-long love, the joys of children and their, sometimes, erratic visiting patterns post leaving home. It doubtless has always been thus. Ralph is now on the backward half of his 2024 Australian tour. He played this ballad and several other back catalogue gems when I have previously seen him in concert. No doubt, these older gems must be nearing 50 years or so since they were written. One can understand why Ralpyh may be a touch tired of singing them, however a long time, and no doubt newer, fans really love to hear his older greats, as well as newer material. He was in rare form on Saturday, February 24th.concert.

[@emersonbilly]

Great comment Robert! 😀 Yip this is such a beautiful and mature song written by Ralph when he was very young. I played support for him in the late 70s and he told me that there was a period when he got fed up singing Streets of London every night - then he came to realise that his only "hit" record allowed him to tour and sing his other songs and also pay his bills so he enjoyed paying homage to it every night since then. I saw him twice during this current tour - in Enniskillen and Londonderry, he just gets better and better ever time! Thanks for commenting 🙂

[@robertcudlipp3832]

Another gem from the Master.

[@margaretcrook7820]

How have I never heard this song before???? I have always loved Ralph McTell but only just discovered this through Simon Mayo on Radio 2 mentioning it last week. So glad I took the trouble to look it up...it is a truly remarkable and beautiful song

[@emersonbilly]

Ralph has a wonderful song writing ability Margaret, Im so glad youve found this song :) Hes a really really nice guy as well.... try and see him live sometime if you can, you wont regret it

[@naomiboisson6966]

My husband, who passed away 8 yrs ago, used to sing this song to me .

[@emersonbilly]

I uploaded this song on my 53rd Birthday I was born on 16/11/57, my cousin was born on the very same day, in the same hospital, we lay side by side in the ward, but sadly died when she was only a few days old. She was called Naomi, this song makes sure shes always with me, it makes me sad but uplifts me at the same time.... Its simply beautiful :)

[@davidallen1814]

Love songs just don't come any better - FABULOUS!

[@onedayinseptember]

Such a beautiful song with exceptional lyrics.

[@secretlifeist]

this is the first time ive heard this song its beautiful .thanks for uploading it

[@emersonbilly]

Lovely description Sheila, thats how I feel about the song. I uploaded it on my 53rd Birthday I was born on 16/11/57, my cousin was born on the very same day, in the same hospital but sadly died when only a few days old. She was called Naomi, and your right, this song makes me sad, but uplifts me at the same time! I think of her every time I hear it : )

[@RhiannonMarklessC18thGirl]

My daughter's middle name is Naomi because of this song

[@jrbtm]

............my partners name isn't Naomi, but the rest is true and it reminds me, as the ungrateful person that I am, just how much I owe to the woman who has always been there for me. It's a beautiful song that leaves a lump in my throat every time I hear it, particularly now our children have left home and the house feels very empty.

[@robertcudlipp3426]

Don't be too hard on yourself, we have better sides, better times, and the reverse. It would seem that you Naomi just loves you for the person you are, just appreciate that.

[@Nigel-ie6gy]

Just two words , thank you

[@maz7026]

Always loved this song reminds me of my teens.

[@monds5276]

Same here. Early 70s. Where's my clock need to rewind.

[@aleeshatommy5527]

Naomi's unite 😊

[@restingbithface7969]

I'm a Naomi and this is where I got my name from. Off to see him in November with my beautiful Mum. Can't wait :D

[@lenspaulding]

+Naomi Frampton bless you hope you enjoyed it!

[@robertcudlipp3832]

It is pleasing that Ralph must have met and lived with his Naomi, as others have noted, these lyrics come direct from his ❤️. It is a matter of significant personal regret that my personal travels have not mirrored that of this fine singer and a warm and wonderful man.

[@sjb24758]

I know what you mean....

[@sjb24758]

How great it would have been to have that lifetime of connection with the right one.....

[@Bjowolf2]

Wonderful - thank you ;-)

[@grandplans]

very very mother freaking beautiful.

[@karlhinkel6123]

Love and Gratefulness

[@shesearchedherfullname9830]

Cheers mate The Original 💕

[@Bjowolf2]

Well, you forgot "Red & Gold", "First Song", "Nettle Wine", "Hands of Joseph", "Girl From the Hiring Fair", "Summer Girls", "The Setting", "Slip Shod Tap Room Dance", "Mr. Connaughton", "Peppers & Tomatoes", "When Maddy Dances", "Bentley & Craig", "Lost Boys", "Harry Don't Go" .... the list is almost endless ;-) And if you don't know these wonderful songs by Ralph, you have missed out big time ;-)

[@vincentmacauley9691]

All my favorite songs are in this list ❤️❤️❤️

[@karlhinkel6123]

oh, I love his Lovesong-Album

[@emersonbilly]

Yip agreed Tony, I often wonder if Bob Dylan has ever heard Zimmerman Blues? I love "Summer Lightning" and "The earth smells sweeter after rain" as well :)

[@TonyWebb56]

this and zimmerman blues are ralph's best songs plus hiring fair and from here to clare.

[@terre08]

Let me down easy is also great plus Barges

[@callumcartymusic]

Nice

[@mrsterripurcell]

I'd be very surprised if he hasn't, Dylan was always well known for keeping up with what was around.

[@michaelsheehan2141]

I am I suppose growing old with my Naomi, well 35 years so far. She is all I ever needed and I have never ever looked else where. My love. I often tease her by reminding her that if you spell Naomi backwards it spells I moan Mike Sheehan

[@eddields]

I play this using G C D and Em - with the capo on two - works perfectly! Hope that helps - see the link for my version kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4bYgn-dfK6SnaM