RALPH GRAHAM

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The history of Soul Music over the past 40 years is full of stories of talented artists like Ralph Graham having brief moments of popularity, but never reaching the level of success to make a lifelong career of music.
Fortunately, there are stories of second chances where talent ultimately found an audience, and that is the developing story of Ralph Graham.

Known more as a songwriter than as a singer, Graham had three moderately successful albums on RCA in the early 70s. However, other artists, from Thelma Houston to Patti LaBelle found meaning in the subtle melodies and deep, introspective
lyrics of Graham's work, with a half dozen artists covering his biggest song, "Differently." Unfortunately, tragedy struck Graham's family, as the death of his wife led him to give up the music business to raise his children. That appeared to be the last we'd hear of Ralph Graham.

Buoyed by friends and fans, after a 15 year absence, Graham returned to music. He began again playing various nightclubs in New England over the course of the last few years, and has since started to write and record again.
by Chris Rizik - Soul Tracks


Dusty Groove Says:


Very interesting soul material from this enigmatic singer. Ralph had a righteous approach that mixed larger arrangements with a folksy style -- in an overall effect that was a few parts Terry Callier, a few parts late Jerry Butler, and a few parts Grady Tate -- but which had an approach that was really all its own. The record is almost heading into the folk-funk realm, but the orchestrations are a bit too lush -- although nice! Some tracks were produced by Clayton Ivey, and titles include "Stay On The Good Side", "Differently", "I Don't Want To Play This Game", "My Love Goes With You", and "Ain't No Need".
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