Ancient Heart

Ancient Heart is the debut studio album by British pop/folk singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram, initially released by Warner Music Group on 12 September 1988. The album had huge success and was a hit globally, launching 19-year-old Tikaram's mainstream 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".

Track listing
All words and music by Tanita Tikaram.
 * 1) "Good Tradition"
 * 2) "Cathedral Song"
 * 3) "Sighing Innocents"
 * 4) "I Love You"
 * 5) "World Outside Your Window"
 * 6) "For All These Years"
 * 7) "Twist in My Sobriety"
 * 8) "Poor Cow"
 * 9) "He Likes the Sun"
 * 10) "Valentine Heart"
 * 11) "Preyed Upon"

Personnel

 * 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