Ancient Heart
Template:EngvarB Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "Unsubst-infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". Template:Music ratings Ancient Heart is the debut studio album by British pop/folk singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram,[1] initially released by Warner Music Group on 12 September 1988. The album was a hit globally, launching 19-year-old Tikaram's 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".[2] In October 2025, Tikaram will release a follow-up album, LIAR (Love Isn't a Right).[3][4]
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
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- 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
| Chart (1988–89) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums Chart | 31 |
| Austrian Albums Chart[5] | 1 |
| Dutch Albums Chart[6] | 4 |
| German Albums Chart[7] | 1 |
| New Zealand Albums Chart[8] | 23 |
| Norwegian Albums Chart[9] | 1 |
| Swedish Albums Chart[10] | 8 |
| Swiss Albums Chart[11] | 1 |
| UK Albums Chart[2] | 3 |
| US Billboard 200[12] | 59 |
| Canada Albums Chart[13] | 22 |
| The Official Finnish Charts[14] | 2 |
| European Albums (Eurotipsheet)[15] | 1 |
| US Cash Box Top 200 Albums[16] | 65 |
Certifications and sales
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References
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