Graham L Hall – Roots

Graham’s debut album, Roots, brings together 11 songs that reflect the musical influences and experiences of a career stretching back to the 1960s. Rather than concentrating on one particular style, the album draws on Graham’s longstanding enthusiasm for country, blues, rhythm and blues and rock.

The selection includes well-known songs such as Proud Mary, Route 66, After Midnight and Down on the Corner, alongside blues favourites including Key to the Highway, Going Down and Big Boss Man. There’s also a strong country influence, with songs including Lonesome, On’ry and Mean and Out in California.

The album’s title reflects Graham’s musical background. These are songs he has enjoyed playing and singing at different stages of his career, from his early days performing in blues and R&B bands through to his many years playing country music.

For Graham, Roots is an opportunity to revisit some of the music that has remained important to him over the decades, bringing together different styles and influences on his first album. It offers listeners an insight into the musical tastes of a performer and broadcaster who has spent much of his life championing the music he enjoys.