2008 release that focuses on the songs that the Strawbs leader performs at his solo live shows. Songs include 'Ringing Down the Years', written by Dave on the news of former band member Sandy Denny's tragic death. 'I'll Show You Where to Sleep' uses a tuning shown to Dave by Joni Mitchell. The new 'Plainsong' is as atmospheric as any songs he has ever written. The secret weapon of Secret Paths is steel guitarist Melvin Duffy, who spent three years on the road with Robbie Williams and has recorded with Joe Cocker and Zucchero among many others. Witchwood.
Tracks
1.1 Song of a Sad Little Girl 1.2 Plainsong 1.3 The Shepherd's Song 1.4 I Turned My Face Into the Wind 1.5 Ringing Down the Years 1.6 Josephine 1.7 (For Better or for Worse) 1.8 Canada 1.9 How I Need You Now 1.10 I'll Show You Where to Sleep 1.11 Beat the Retreat 1.12 Falling in Love Again
