Ancient Heart is the debut studio album by British pop/folk singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram, initially released by Warner Music Group on 13 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. "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 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 Certifications and sales References 1988 debut albums Tanita Tikaram albums Albums produced by Rod Argent Albums produced by Peter Van Hooke