On the eve of his farewell tour of Australia, Ralph McTell joins me to chat about his many Australian experiences, his enormous catalogue of songs, his love affair with his guitar and the ups and downs of having such an iconic hit as Streets of London.  

My other guest is David Briggs, another man known for his prowess with the guitar. It was that skill which brought him to our attention as a long time member of the Little River Band in their halcyon days. Not only a guitarist, David wrote one of the band's biggest worldwide hits, Lonesome Loser. The story behind that song, his days on the road and in the studio with LRB plus life before all that are discussed in part one of this interview.       

The H Files with Kevin Hillier Episode 33 with Ralph McTell and David Briggs.

Ralph is touring across Australia from May 7th tickets https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=RALPHMC26

Coming soon Episode 34 with Francis Rossi of Status Quo fame and David Briggs Part Two. 

Post-production by Chris Gates

For Howdy Partners Media

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On the eve of his farewell tour of Australia, Ralph McTell joins me to chat about his many Australian experiences, his enormous catalogue of songs, his love affair with his guitar and the ups and downs of having such an iconic hit as Streets of London.&nbsp;&nbsp;
My other guest is David Briggs, another man known for his prowess with the guitar. It was that skill which brought him to our attention as a long time member of the Little River Band in their halcyon days. Not only a guitarist, David wrote one of the band's biggest worldwide hits, Lonesome Loser. The story behind that song, his days on the road and in the studio with LRB plus life before all that are discussed in part one of this interview.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
The H Files with Kevin Hillier Episode 33 with Ralph McTell and David Briggs.
Ralph is touring across Australia from May 7th tickets <a href="https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=RALPHMC26">https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=RALPHMC26</a>
Coming soon Episode 34 with Francis Rossi of Status Quo fame and David Briggs Part Two.&nbsp;
Post-production by Chris Gates
For Howdy Partners Media
&copy; 2026

The H Files with Kevin Hillier has a very simple charter. Kevin Hillier wants to chat to interesting people and bring their unique and fascinating stories to you. Their stories are the star of the show. Those 'stars' might make you laugh, cry, groan, scream or all of the above. One thing for sure, you will be richer for the experience. 

The H Files with Kevin Hillier has a very simple charter. Kevin Hillier wants to chat to interesting people and bring their unique and fascinating stories to you. Their stories are the star of the show. Those 'stars' might make you laugh, cry, groan, scream or all of the above. One thing for sure, you will be richer for the experience.