The best version of Ralph McTell singing The Streets of London through the years. Did you know the song was originally called Streets of Paris?
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@jasonryan23616 ай бұрын
I was on the streets for 25 years in the grips or heroin and crack addiction, I'm now 20 years clean and helping others
@samuelpheasey16395 ай бұрын
good on ya mate, keep it going!
@edsa13185 ай бұрын
Well done. Keep on helping others! ;-)
@michaelhatch56145 ай бұрын
Respect
@moonloversheila82385 ай бұрын
Good for you - well done!
@bluelady41835 ай бұрын
Well done!!!!
@bluelady41835 ай бұрын
Love this!!! Still listening in 2024!!! Anyone else listening??
@Tonycardoza15 ай бұрын
Great
@mtmbooker5 ай бұрын
Yep! Just back from London.
@Tiberiotertio5 ай бұрын
Anyone else finding this comment 2024 stupid?
@bluelady41835 ай бұрын
@@Tiberiotertio is that better? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Tonycardoza15 ай бұрын
No @@Tiberiotertio
@user-nz4iy7lo3y5 ай бұрын
I lived in London circa 1966 and this still makes me shed a tear. I'm 88 and this will stay with me forever.
@hannesstuber2224 ай бұрын
you had the best of all times in swinging London.
@tomsurrey22523 ай бұрын
@@hannesstuber222 We did! I woz a skin head and now? Hahaha... 72 year old from, the 60's!! I LOVED it back then! Good luck!
@peterchave50083 ай бұрын
I know what you mean. I can't sing the last verse without choking up.
@stefanheinzemann5879Ай бұрын
In dem Alter hat man im Leben bestimmt öfters im Regen gestanden...aber schön ist es immer wieder wenn die Sonne wieder aus den Wolken heraus tritt...❤❤
@juliansmith90242 ай бұрын
Working a market stall in a seaside town I once gave a homeless chap a piece of flapjack he was eagerly eyeing up. The following week I was gifted a hand written poem by the same man....... kindness and simple recognition that we are all human truly makes the world a better place!
@Eoin9332 жыл бұрын
As an Irish person living briefly in London during the 1980's - not an easy time to be Irish in London. It was among the saddest days of my life when an Irishman came into the pub begging - I said to him why don't you go Home - I'll pay for boat (it was long before Ryanair) he said everyone was dead and he had nowhere to go back to ....I cried a lot for him that night
@Nick-Emery2 жыл бұрын
Did you get him a pint?
@Eoin9332 жыл бұрын
@@Nick-Emery no I tried to but he wouldn't accept - he didn't drink alcohol
@Eoin9332 жыл бұрын
I'm sure the poor soul is long dead now - I don't think you could ever imagine such a life or experience
@Nick-Emery2 жыл бұрын
@@Eoin933 😢
@johncuddy26692 жыл бұрын
🇮🇪☘️🙏🇮🇪☘️🙏🇮🇪☘️🙏 may God bless you and your family for such a lovely gesture of empithy and kindness ...
@mrvillan69514 ай бұрын
I was eleven years old in 1976. My class teacher played this song to us every day for a week or so. He then took us on a school trip to London. We went to the Tower and HMS Belfast. He also showed us where some homeless people were sitting on the street. I have never forgotten it. The lyrics still sting.
@stuartstibbs20694 ай бұрын
Good teacher...😊
@jus-fo-u3 ай бұрын
Iam inspired!!
@richardbarrow66063 ай бұрын
I was born in Belfast in 1976 😇
@markprice16473 ай бұрын
We had folk singing every Thursday in primary school with Mr Hall.. I am thankful that I learned early on that there is music beyond the pop charts😍😍👍♥️
@Andy-ix2ox3 ай бұрын
When I was 16 in 1976 when I left rural Ireland to go to London to work on the buildings, this song means a lot to me! It inspired me not be an idiot and end up on the streets like so many of my country men, got myself an education thanks to the open university and still live in London, I am grateful to my adopted country and for the opportunities I have been given over the years. I am starting to get close to retirement and we are moving out of London to my partners home town when I do retire and I am going to miss it! An old man once told me that you never need to leave London because eventually the whole world comes to London, it went over my head at the time but it makes perfect sense to me now.
@jenniferwest9392 ай бұрын
My daughter volunteers working for the homeless. How proud I am of her to give her time to help these beautiful people
@louisegoodyear25152 ай бұрын
A very 'well done' to your Daughter, she will be blessed ❤
@johncuddy2669Ай бұрын
Yes 🥰 pity they don't house our own instead of illegals coming here getting 1st class treatment and accomodation.
@josvandencamp8441Ай бұрын
@@louisegoodyear2515 God bless her for the good work she's doing.
@davidfisher71099 күн бұрын
You brought her up right ❤
@James-dg1dj3 ай бұрын
I was on the streets but now got myself together and now living a decent life
@megsaunders22622 ай бұрын
Good for , it can't be easy
@williamratcliffe7833 Жыл бұрын
Last year, I gave a homeless man two sandwiches I was going to eat. I saw him outside the place I was working. I thought “I have a kitchen full of food at home, he needs this more than I do”……The look of thanks in his eyes was one of the most rewarding feelings I’ve ever received, I’ll never forget it.
@christopherhunt9078 Жыл бұрын
Please do not make this sound like 'Ih yeah , he's so great. I promise you, I am not. I am rubbish. I am just about two months from sleeping in the street. However, a few years ago as prepared after a night in pubs in Soho zi saw a guy sleeping t the entry to Leciester Square station. Dog at his side. I was feeling generous. So I went to look for some dog food. Flipping heck you cannot find cans of dog food in Leicester Square at midnight. I had to walk down to Charing Cross. Bought 2 x cans. Took them back. Put them in front of the old fella plus a £5 for himself A girl nearby (down on her luck too, I suppose, said sotto voce " That is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen". That dud not make me feel proud but sad. It cost me a 10 minute and the cost of two cans of dog food. Plus a pint. But why did nobody else not do it before me?
@covidcol3505 Жыл бұрын
@@christopherhunt9078 well my wife and myself were the same...we had a son who i kicked out..... he was a druggy and a thief..but now he is home and a good son ......after two yrs.he now knows who are the genuine homeless and deserving.
@debbieendenburg8443 Жыл бұрын
Wow. I live in Darwin I will take any lost soul here. Mangoes. Fish crabs and water safety
@debbieendenburg8443 Жыл бұрын
Wow
@davidmiles-hanschell Жыл бұрын
Good on You. " With the measure you meet it shall be measured unto You."@@christopherhunt9078
@user-dw6pu3sc7y9 ай бұрын
I went to London 1959. I was just gone 12. There was nothing for me where I lived. I got a job saying I was 16. Got married 1963 , came back here in 67 with 4 children. Tonight I'm looking for songs to be played at my funeral. It was tough but there was someone minding us.😢
@keeleydount8366 Жыл бұрын
I love this song. I have severe depression and anxiety but it makes you realise that there are many people worse off than you. Such a very sad song.
@SimonCU Жыл бұрын
do you know another sad song called "the end of the world" Sung by Skeeter Davis?
@simontimoney Жыл бұрын
Me too x
@carollangford4466 Жыл бұрын
Yes. And, you my dear, find one blessing, count it, then soon count another. Slowly rise. I believe in you.
@jimmytobin5735 Жыл бұрын
SoTrue❤
@jimmytobin5735 Жыл бұрын
As a Scottish guy I noticed Us Scott's And Irish Had to stick together there As Alot do Not like us somehow That's Jst the mantalety of Most, Anyways on words an upWords huuu >< 😊
@terencemeikle5344 ай бұрын
A song to stand beside the achievements of Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, and Don McLean. Stunningly beautiful. ❤
@martinaschulze47713 ай бұрын
Ich kannte den Sänger damals nicht und dachte immer das es von einem der Bekannten ist.
@user-cj3xv1cs1fАй бұрын
evolution? when they understand❤❤rich interview, rich chor, how you can tell?
@BudA299 жыл бұрын
Don't look down on people,unless you are helping them up. There for the grace of god go us !
@louisemcgrath11384 ай бұрын
My feelings exactly 😢
@BudA294 ай бұрын
@@louisemcgrath1138 😘
@BudA294 ай бұрын
@@louisemcgrath1138 😘
@tinakelly8728Ай бұрын
Amen 🙏
@KygoCalvinHarris-xu4kv25 күн бұрын
🙏🏻
@nbp9891 Жыл бұрын
As a young child, this song always made me cry. It still does.
@jamielaverock1958 Жыл бұрын
My teacher played this song to us as a class in 1976 Or so, when I was 8 or 9 years old... About 35 years later, I am homeless and know what it is like, trust me! Some say it is a lifestyle choice, but it is very hard to get out of! Love to all homeless people! Xxx
@jamielaverock1958 Жыл бұрын
Forgot to say, xxx to Mrs Mullholand?
@Sorie420Israel Жыл бұрын
same here
@vincecarnevale4406 Жыл бұрын
That cause you have a sensitive heart ♥ when you see people in need,sending LOVE your way!
@colincoulter4931 Жыл бұрын
Me too 😢
@buskingkarma25033 ай бұрын
I performed this song with my music teacher at school in the early 80s,I was a bit of a div as a kid and always getting into trouble,and taking drugs at a very young age,music and my guitar was the only lesson in school that I didn't bunk!lol he was my favourite teacher and always trying help me by encouraging me to do better and would tell me that if I kept going on like that I'd end up homeless or in jail,or worse!,and once even said,,if all else fails,go busking with your guitar!,,,his predictions came true,and later on in life,I ended up both in prison a couple of times and was a homeless busker addicted to heroin and crack for several years! I got clean 10 years ago,and have a much better life! But I always think of Mr Brickhouse,when I hear this song,he passed away in the late 90s bless him,he was an amazing human being!❤
@binnieb20 Жыл бұрын
This song really hits today, especially with the Cost Of Living Crisis.
@TonyEnglandUK Жыл бұрын
If such a thing as an all-loving god really exists, he's got a lot of explaining to do when he watches this video.
@johng11812 ай бұрын
yes definately
@chrisspalding71394 жыл бұрын
Been homeless in London during the winter back in the early 70s.....Nothing fun or romantic about it, lots of hatred and violence interspersed by VERY occasional acts of kindness. Oh and God bless the Salvation Army, I am not a religious person but these people really try to help.
@daystatesniper014 жыл бұрын
I always donate to the Sally Bash
@jacquibrown68234 жыл бұрын
Oh my GOD. Where r u . ?
@marymatthews84034 жыл бұрын
@@daystatesniper01 Me too!
@jocktamson64933 жыл бұрын
Chris Spalding they helped me too
@mevs3573 жыл бұрын
fuk mate i sincerely hope life worked out Godbless
@sangyeosel9 жыл бұрын
This song, brought me back to 1991, when I was living homeless in London, december 1990 to fevruary 1991, in the winter time. I felt in my own flesh how tough is being homeless, and how strong I was to pass through such harsh moments.
@SilentAttackTV5 жыл бұрын
How did you get out of it?
@umu-i-d27855 жыл бұрын
Good on you man, and congrats for surviving it.
@nadiratyabji47645 жыл бұрын
WoW ! .. You Still Made It !! WOW ! WOW !!
@paulbecton32575 жыл бұрын
I have nothing but respect 4 u man
@mosesabednego13135 жыл бұрын
Rogerio Rocha s
@Braindead19442 Жыл бұрын
I was 25 when this came out, thought it to be a beautiful song then and as the years have passed, it has become more poignant. I have never experienced such Poverty, but I have many times in many cities witnessed it. Now, nearing 80 years I find myself listening this beautiful song with tears in my eyes. As Ralph has said, nothing has changed. A different time, different faces, but still the same poverty. A very sad, hard world in which we live.
@carollangford4466 Жыл бұрын
I was a lttle younger than you, an American in living in London (lonely as shit) when the song was popular. For me it's always meant: turn around and count your blessings.
@johanvanzyl8479 Жыл бұрын
And all of that remains the horrible self-interest seeking political decisions. Hope you support a sane conservative cause.
@Shelsight Жыл бұрын
@@johanvanzyl8479 these days the words 'sane' and 'conservative' are a contradiction in terms sadly. Austerity is an active Conservative policy in the UK & this song is a sad, poignant counterpoint and reminder that poverty destroys spirits, souls & societies in equal measure.
@Shelsight Жыл бұрын
@Old Nightrun - Beautifully put. Diolch x
@ThomasDunne-zi4zr Жыл бұрын
Thank the politician's and the 1 per. Greed fuck um all
@lottepegler6046 Жыл бұрын
53 years on….as true as ever. Nothing is sorted out.. heartbreaking really.
@davidbedford6323 Жыл бұрын
Very true my friend
@perirgensolsson36736 ай бұрын
@@davidbedford6323 was a hit on my first England/London visit
@steinrich564 ай бұрын
Yep......I agree.@@davidbedford6323
@sirpagandetyptoft6793Ай бұрын
Ralf is sorted, he lives in Cornwall with his millions of pounds
4 жыл бұрын
This song will outlive all of us.
@dondecapot92834 жыл бұрын
As well it should.
@natschajuretzki5314 жыл бұрын
Knutscha
@michaelbox43944 жыл бұрын
I wish you were wrong about this; but I'm sure you're right
@susanadams94934 жыл бұрын
Nothing changes x
@susanclapp77854 жыл бұрын
Listen to SING with Gary Barlow and the commonwealth group. When you listen to it please think about the people who've had and those that still have VIOLENCE imposed on them because of who they were or are and because they are a different colour. Listen to these songs.Sing them LOUDER
@mooster47 Жыл бұрын
I never heard of Ralph McTell, and now I will never forget him. Not only is this a wonderfully moving song, but what a voice!
@TheDPFS Жыл бұрын
There are songs you will never forget. This one, too.
@nicholasdunn7811 Жыл бұрын
Had the honour of being this mans postman and seeingvhim on a daily basis. Great singer great song and a truely lovely man. Genourous to a tee.
@peternicholson23311 ай бұрын
And the guitar!
@martinaschulze47715 ай бұрын
Ich habe das Lied mit 16 geliebt,Ich hatte ganz andere Ideen von wem es war,Aber aber heute gibt’s ein Sänger, der es am besten singt, dass mein Ehemann seine Stimme ist. Wunderbar, wenn er den Refrain singt viel besser als bei Ralf Mac.
@janny41894 ай бұрын
@@martinaschulze4771huh? What about this ehemann???
@anthonycogger36582 жыл бұрын
When I feel down I play this song. No matter how depressed you feel just remember there is always someone In a worst of position than you.
@littleredrose6254 Жыл бұрын
True.
@sarahdawnwalker7255 Жыл бұрын
So
@music0452 Жыл бұрын
True
@reinhardknodler4961 Жыл бұрын
True
@gordonsmith7174 Жыл бұрын
True but makes me more depressed
@JuanSalazar-ye3vv2 ай бұрын
I love this song, remember me those years I lived in London, coming up from Birmingham, 1970 1972 when I left England for ever. Specially now that I live in south America, every time I hear it makes me shed some tears.
@davidian2.0243 жыл бұрын
My uncle loved this song and I loved it too...one day he passed away. I was in jail. I got out too late to bury him but when I was picked up at the bus stop by my stepfather and his pal, they randomly sang that song to me as If my uncle had commanded them to do so...from heaven. I miss you so much Pat. ❤️💚❤️💚
@michaelnixon22332 жыл бұрын
Sorry bud
@patrickpilkington11822 жыл бұрын
Sorry!!!!!!🙏
@davidian2.0242 жыл бұрын
Thanks brothers ☘️💙
@brendadrumm94512 жыл бұрын
I love u god bless x
@deanrideout12752 жыл бұрын
He is at peace now
@maggiesamuels29373 жыл бұрын
Always makes me cry this song makes me think of my mum after her mum kick out of the house and she was homeless till she joined the land army. R.I.P Mum I love you always. Xx💟
@monikaburgmann33023 жыл бұрын
Es tut mir sehr, sehr leid mit deiner Mama. Ich wünsche mir, sie hat jetzt im Himmel ein besseres Zuhause.
@1down4up782 жыл бұрын
This makes my cry too, I’ve lived in 4 countries, on 3 continents on both sides of the hemisphere. I’m currently in Canada homesick, my Canadian wife and I just amicably agreed to divorce 2 hours ago. Lovers that can’t be in love away from home. Going home to hug my Mum, Nan and Brother, he’s hurting from 15 years in the army, 4 tours of Afghan, 1 Iraq, 1 Kosovo and 6 years in Germany. Between this and looking my dog ( Lulu) in the eyes knowing she’ll think Ive bonded her I’m in absolute bits.
@1down4up782 жыл бұрын
Also, much respect to you mother, land army ladies were tough, gave me all the freedom to travel, find love, make love and find friends all over the world. Thank you.
@paulf69462 жыл бұрын
1 Down 4 Up Lee ,keep strong mate ,London is tough,grew up in Kilburn ,keep believing that tings will get better,they will mate,believe
@bobhunter13392 жыл бұрын
Nice to see Katie thAt people are still replying to you're words, just goes to show that governments don't give a shot about peaple
@kieranlennon4473 Жыл бұрын
As a Scotsman that loves his holidays in London I love this song and it’s sad it’s still accurate today. I was saddened the people that was suffering when I was there. And it was refreshing to come across such a beautiful song. It makes you really think that there is always someone always worse off than you. If only people could be a bit more kinder to others. Thanks for this beautiful song Ralph. ❤
@dapunk5598 Жыл бұрын
As a fellow Scot it makes me see the necessity of Socialism.
@zdrastvutye Жыл бұрын
ciaran hinds was mentioned in the german tv paper
@andybanov4319 Жыл бұрын
Should use a dinghy
@leemuies6847 Жыл бұрын
I just know this song just bl4cudh h
@f104G10 ай бұрын
@@dapunk5598 Are you twelve?
@krissyscau77843 ай бұрын
I first heard this lovely song on the car radio, driving to work at RAF Chicksands in 1973. I started crying and made my husband drive around the base until it was finished.
@manofbeard5 жыл бұрын
Ralph Mctell gave us one of the most poignant songs ever written. You can’t fail to be moved if you really listen to the lyrics.
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@terryleacy63092 жыл бұрын
With we should have always done lucky Dad this song in her heart
@user-jy4mt2te2t Жыл бұрын
Anyone not moved should be very worried about themselves.
@upturnedblousecollar5811 Жыл бұрын
@@user-jy4mt2te2t I totally agree and unfortunately, the world is full of people leading privileged lives without even hearing this song. I sometimes think the world is upside down.
@TheLadyliz13 жыл бұрын
When ever I get fed up and feel sorry for myself, I listen to the best rendition ( original ) of this song. I realise how much I have and to be grateful.
@andywalsh98992 жыл бұрын
Reminds us that no matter how bad things are, people have to live through worse
@TheLadyliz12 жыл бұрын
Not as tough as you think.
@TheLadyliz12 жыл бұрын
@Heysel Blood , that is true. My heart breaks for these " poor " people.
@TheLadyliz12 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@jacquelinefox26322 жыл бұрын
Yes I will.. I love you. Warm and fed. 💖💖💖💖💖🦊
@marthawoodworth Жыл бұрын
This song will never go out of style. It's exquisite, and this montage of London's homeless is perfect.
@chriscw3487 Жыл бұрын
this song should "go out of style" ...we as a nation NEED this to end ...even now we are a rich nation ...it is a beautiful hurtful song ...but the pain that inspired it needs to end
@jomarshall90708 ай бұрын
Not just London’s homeless but in 2023 half the country seems to be on the very edge of homelessness.What have we done.😰😰
@alc.73482 ай бұрын
Fabulous song; great artist and very telling song. Could PPLY TO MANY aMERICAN CITIES.
@kererukereru39653 жыл бұрын
We sang this in primary school! Taught us empathy I guess. As an adult, it's so freakin sad.
@louisestevenson51023 жыл бұрын
Need to teach more empathy we might solve the bully epidemic too.
@EB-tl5vj2 жыл бұрын
I used to sing this in primary school
@michaelsummers60142 жыл бұрын
Same here loved it then and still do now
@rosiemccarthy4632 жыл бұрын
I used to sing this in primary school aswell. James Barry. Mr shailer and his guitar. Thought it was a strange song to sing back then, but now I get it as an adult. Beautiful song and the meaning is so empathic x
@louisestevenson51022 жыл бұрын
We used to sing morning has broken by cat stevens at assemble along with school anthem and hyms.
@brucemacdonald49112 жыл бұрын
I saw a homeless person last week, she was laying on the cold hard ground and people were walking by her, most people glanced as they passed with a look of pity... I think most people want to help... I gave her a nudge and asked if she was ok as her eyes were closed, she never responded but she was breathing... I told the people in the premises to check on her, they said they had and that she was sat up and talking, but that she was 'just homeless' it's heartbreaking. She was too broken to even bother responding... What can you do. My heart and I am sure most peoples hearts, break a little inside when they see a person in such despair.
@martinwarner11782 жыл бұрын
Should have put a tenner amongst her belongings. Peace be unto you.
@onotad2 жыл бұрын
Your government should take care of those people. It´s a disgrace that folks have to sleep on the streets and beg for food. Try some socialism if just to save them, it wont kill you fortunate ones.
@onotad2 жыл бұрын
@@martinwarner1178 Give a hungry man a fish to eat and he isn´t hungry for awhile. Give him a fishing rod and he can provide for him self.
@kennethjacobus65412 жыл бұрын
And there are so many now. I see many every day.
@garlicgorilla65402 жыл бұрын
Should have got a dinghy and landed on the coast. Would now be in a 4* hotel, full board, with tax payer funded medical care
@alicepayet5688 Жыл бұрын
Saw Ralf a few years ago on the South Bank. His voice is still amazing. This song always brings a tear.
@noeldsouza412 Жыл бұрын
Saw Ralf perform @ Glastonbury 2016,at the Acoustic stage..my favourite song so I was singing along, got a push from a big bloke and no one came to my help. This was the time of Brexit and me being a brown person wasn't their cup of tea🎶🎶🎶☮️❤🇮🇳
@pollyburrell748711 ай бұрын
Saw him at Cadogan hall, privilege to sing this in audience with him😊
@chrisspeakman811410 ай бұрын
My dad used to sing me this song when I was young, it always filled me with a strange mix of sadness, but warmth and comfort - I now sing it to my little girl to soothe her, and can barely keep a dry eye when I do myself - such a beautiful song
@andrewhillis22693 жыл бұрын
IF ONE IS NOT MOVED BY THIS THEN ONE IS NOT HUMAN ! ! !
@peterherrington33004 жыл бұрын
This song always reminds me of sleeping in abandoned cars and behind shops as a youngster with home problems feeling scared , hungry and vulnerable. Life is good now , married with lovely home , good job and nice things . You never forget though , still pinch myself occasionally because could of been a very different story . Thanks Ralph
@brendadrumm94512 жыл бұрын
My respect for u x
@robashton52542 жыл бұрын
Glad life has worked out well now for you.
@suzesinger67622 жыл бұрын
Hmmm...soooo very happy for you n yours, Hun. X ;)
@user-jy4mt2te2t Жыл бұрын
Pleased that your life is now so much better.
@pw3565 Жыл бұрын
I was unfortunate to wind up on the streets , living rough & living in squats in the late 80s early 90s , i had already been in childrens homes & jailed & passed from my mum to my dads house at a young age kicked out & social services so it was no suprise i would find the streets in that respect . I saw a lot of things that most people wouldnt normally see & it was a bleak era for everyone but i managed to pick myself up & pull myself together & got out of that rut i was in , People who you thought were friends wernt your friends at all & people that i grew up with turn on you ! Its a shame that happens ! Can be a very scary place if your not street savvi but luckily i was & i guess having that mind set to stay strong helped me through it . The saying is that when things start looking up & you start doing well that there is always something or someone that wants to bring you down again . It always boils down to government best part of the time Messing with families & making choices that put good people in bad situations & frustrations break families ! I dont think ive ever seen a good England in my lifetime !
@Rebecca23610 ай бұрын
It's not just about London, it's about everywhere. And yes I sung in school in the 80's. Definitely had a profound effect on me. The power of song and music is amazing 🎶. Ralph showed us something, that made us change our minds...
@stefanheinzemann58795 ай бұрын
War eines der ersten fünf Lieder die ich Anfang den Achtzigern im Gitarrenunterricht gelernt habe....❤
@andrewlombardo90373 ай бұрын
Hello Rebecca, how are you doing?
@NallDave8 жыл бұрын
This song made me cry on my way to school one day, having heard it on the radio in the morning. I vowed then to help others as a way of life. It served me well. Imagine being out in the cold and the rain and not being able to go home, because you haven't got one. This song was not only one of the early songs I learned to play on the guitar, it inspired me to learn guitar, so I could play it. I now teach others to play and this song is still a favourite.
@Ibrathustra8 жыл бұрын
humanity
@rickytan34838 жыл бұрын
+Dave Derby # good on you mate, wish we have more people like you in this world.
@cclai16268 жыл бұрын
Good Good
@LeporidaeanDream7 жыл бұрын
Because sharing inspiration can be useful to others? Partypooper, bring out your own talents instead of dragging others down.
@userme28037 жыл бұрын
Nice Dave. One of my goals is to fight poverty even when I am not well off but I like to fight poverty nevertheless. But sometime I do not feel good to give money to homeless because I would think they will go and buy drug. How this song inspired you to help poor/homeless people and how you are helping them? Thanks
@jacquelinegreen25613 жыл бұрын
I am a Londoner born and bred, and I could cry for my beautiful city that was once so vibrant and full of life, where everyone in the world wanted to visit at least once in their lives......she is now dying on her feet.........
@neilgjackson3 жыл бұрын
Sad to see the empty streets in this pandemic, got a mate that works in the city showing photos. As a kid the crypt at St Martins (74 ish) was an eye opener and this song takes me there. I wasn't a resident.
@themrmartinh3 жыл бұрын
Feel the same. It'll become a place where only the rich can afford. manual workers will be commuting further an further to get to work
@jaffaballymakeery7469 ай бұрын
This always gives me goose bumps. I was on the streets of London for a while and these folk are definately forgotten. Very sad.
@louisemcgrath11385 ай бұрын
They are the forgotten people, I lived like that too 😢
@lindachindemi8671 Жыл бұрын
I just discovered this a few days ago and have watched it many times, soaking it all in. I too live in a large city and there are so many homeless people struggling to make it through another day. One of my late mother's favourite expressions was "there but for the grace of God go I". All of those that find themselves homeless and lost are someone's child, someone's old friend, someone's old neighbour. They didn't knowingly choose this lifestyle but circumstances beyond their control led them to this. We as a society need to look upon those less fortunate with compassion and love. We are all God's children.
@kellynisbett5876 Жыл бұрын
100 percent. It can happen to anyone always be kind. God bless.
@jessicahon8093 Жыл бұрын
I always love this song when l walked into a longe Bar the band immediately play this song.God bless everyone and give them their daily meal and shelter
@grahambingham74193 жыл бұрын
Working on the railway ...everyday in London Paddington...during lockdown the one thing I noticed was that in the deserted streets, one part of our community remained ......normally invisible ....the homeless were desperate ....those they normally beg from were not there....desperate times ...nothing could have made me realise how much we depend on each other....I am giving like i have never given before and my heart is tearing up ...when this situation is all over we must do more ....nobody chooses to live on the street ......
@lynnpaul45043 жыл бұрын
Very sad.. thank you for giving while the travellers are not there.
@kennethjacobus65413 жыл бұрын
God bless you Graham. I never before thought of that particular effect on the homeless. Their meager sources of income no longer come to the central city because of the COVID. Really sad!
@paulmichaelrichardson65823 жыл бұрын
your a kind man graham and much more needs to be done.it is a disgrace.
@peterturley13313 жыл бұрын
Nuno Espirito Santo up until recently was Wolverhampton Wanderers football Head Coach. A few months ago this beautiful man with his wonderful Humanitarian soul gave out of his own pocket, two hundred and fifty thousand pounds to the Homeless Charities in Wolverhampton. He is a tremendous football man, and an outstanding Human Being. Acts like this should be recognized and applauded worldwide. Thank you Nuno and thank you Ralph for this timeless, moving and evocative song. 💜😪💔
@stuartstibbs20693 жыл бұрын
Well said mate. A lot of people are doing good things around the world. Even more people are ignoring the problem, including most rightwing govts. They see the homeless as an unsightly, unproductive, drag on the economy. Bloody sad.
@Davidudka2 жыл бұрын
I didn't know about this. what a wonderfully kind gesture from this man. I don't follow Wolves but always liked Nuno... wherever he is I hope he is well.
@stephennewcombe4522 жыл бұрын
Outstanding kindness
@williamwhitcombe64872 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTE FANTASTIC MAN coyw
@louisfriend18512 жыл бұрын
Yes tax ploy
@jpooch006 ай бұрын
I have never been able to get through this video without choking up. It's the most moving video on KZbin, IMO.
@MrTonyHeath2 ай бұрын
This song helped my darling Margaret and I introduce the problem to finchley methodist church. In the 10 years which followed we served 60000 meals provided clothing and medical help. Thanks, 'Streets of London'.
@kotiefourie84073 жыл бұрын
A very sad song for me. Seeing all those people makes my heart ache
@dean52202 жыл бұрын
Hello Kotie, How are you doing?
@andrewlombardo90373 ай бұрын
Hello There, it's nice to meet you here, I'm Andrew Lombardo and you?
@Chubster1078 жыл бұрын
A nation is judged by how it treats it's most vulnerable
@tomoconnor17317 жыл бұрын
That is true Chubster an a lot of them are failing badly. it's all about money money money, fuck the less fortunate, poor, homeless and disabled!
@howeipiaw7 жыл бұрын
tom o'conner
@tomoconnor17317 жыл бұрын
Spartan Louis-117 What you going on about!!
@rflxflow57897 жыл бұрын
Spartan Louis-117 what
@ARMINIUS447 жыл бұрын
Beautifully put and true.
@youngraines8512 жыл бұрын
The lyrics - this song, still moves us to the core of our beings. An eternal reminder to, in whatever ways that we can, be compassionate & reach out to those in need. Our positions in life can always reverse - remember this.
@rameshmahabeer6393 Жыл бұрын
Amen
@andrewlombardo90373 ай бұрын
Hello there, how are you doing?
@johnfrancis2215 Жыл бұрын
A beautiful song which never ages, Ralph is a true folk hero,
@Sailfire1 Жыл бұрын
And a true champers socialist to boot. hates that some of his servants bought their own homes. Then his kids found social housing too expensive to buy and limited by their daddy's resources. Ralph is a nice guy, However much a socialist he is, he is a capitalist at heart.
@TonyEnglandUK Жыл бұрын
@@Sailfire1 Who cares what his politics are, his song did more to help the people lost in London than any god ever did.
@Sailfire1 Жыл бұрын
@@TonyEnglandUK But he is a fake, the song is fake. It is a good song but Ralph's sentiments are elsewhere, Also, Ralph despises that so many only know him for his one hit wonder and challenges them to name any one of his other songs. Ralph's reality is that he supports a socialist agenda when it suits him publicly , but he is a capitalist with regards to his own ambitions and life style choices.
@TonyEnglandUK Жыл бұрын
@@Sailfire1 He's singing ABOUT these people, not pretending he IS one of these people. You seem very critical, by all means show everyone what you've done for the lost in London.
@upturnedblousecollar5811 Жыл бұрын
@@Sailfire1 Those who can, do; those who can't, teach. For fifty four years this song has been bringing the plight of the London homeless to the forefront of people's minds, while you've done nothing but look for ways to bring it down.
@maureenfitzsimmons2128 жыл бұрын
This song is timeless emotional & thought provoking ..I hope every single person who is homeless finds comfort & a shelter xxx
@dean52202 жыл бұрын
Hello Maureen, How are you doing?
@livmurray19585 жыл бұрын
If this great Historical song doesn't move you then I feel sad for you, 💔
@davidhughes79444 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ralph for composing and singing such an iconic song. It will remain for many, many years after we are dead and gone.
@chrissimpkins85594 жыл бұрын
This tune hits so many nerves
@richardbool42324 жыл бұрын
You are so right Elayne it is a shame I see people every where in the streets just trying to get by another day
@SecretWars984 жыл бұрын
Elayne Murray “Hand on Heart” ❤️ “Make people have a think” 🥺💭 Still used today..Yes! Just heard it..strangely enough..2020 🙏💭❤️🕊
@brokenbritain19304 жыл бұрын
Elayne Murray it may be historical but still just as relevant today, if not more relevant
@Mo-gg8ts Жыл бұрын
This song never gets old ♥️ still relevant as ever
@godot-whatyouvebeenwaitingfor Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately..😢
@marlenefriedel10142 ай бұрын
I saw this in german television when I was 12. I asked my dad if he knows this song. We went to the next music shop, to buy the CD. Now I'm 44. I still own this CD and I still like it. One of the best singer/songwriter ever❤
@cobden28116 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most moving songs I've ever heard.
@daylight44ful5 жыл бұрын
A song that changed my Life 💕
@technofishy85334 жыл бұрын
This song reminds me of when I was an apprentice fixing fork lift truck. Listening too radio 2.
@theladsfromthesouth24 жыл бұрын
tears flowing with anger that it is allowed to continue in 2019
@tsug_YT4 жыл бұрын
@@technofishy8533 fd
@johng11812 жыл бұрын
and a world that doesn't care
@NTNT-yi4eg3 жыл бұрын
Anybody still here listning to this beatiful song
@janebruce66253 жыл бұрын
Yes and I wish Prince Harry could see these horrendous images and hear this beautiful song that fits these people’s lives so well ,, maybe it would touch something inside of him that he’s forgotten was there 🇬🇧
@margaretpaewai3717 Жыл бұрын
Have you seen the old man In the closed down market Kicking up the papers With his worn out shoes? In his eyes, you see no pride Hand held loosely at his side Yesterday's paper Telling yesterday's news So, how can you tell me you're lonely And say for you that the sun don't shine? Let me take you by the hand And lead you through the streets of London Show you something to make you change your mind Have you seen the old girl Who walks the streets of London Dirt in her hair And her clothes in rags? She's no time for talking She just keeps right on walking Carrying her home In two carrier bags So, how can you tell me you're lonely And say for you that the sun don't shine? Let me take you by the hand And lead you through the streets of London Show you something to make you change your mind In the all night cafe At a quarter past eleven Same old man Sitting there on his own Looking at the world Over the rim of his tea cup Each tea lasts an hour And he wanders home alone So, how can you tell me you're lonely? Don't say for you that the sun don't shine Let me take you by the hand And lead you through the streets of London Show you something to make you change your mind Have you seen the old man Outside the seaman's mission Memory fading with The medal ribbons that he wears? In our winter city The rain cries a little pity For one more forgotten hero And a world that doesn't care So, how can you tell me you're lonely And say for you that the sun don't shine? Let me take you by the hand And lead you through the streets of London I'll show you something to make you change your mind ... 💖💋💖
@EsmondLyons11 ай бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@bigbapz110 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@markrae13179 ай бұрын
"Hand held loosely at his side" "And held loosely at his side"
@alicerafferty9646Ай бұрын
This song will be listened to forever😢thank you Ralph for giving it to us to make us think about those people less fortunate than ourselves xx❤❤❤
@louisegoodyear2515Ай бұрын
Massive "Ditto" ❤
@marionbusek43073 жыл бұрын
Please, please help homeless people, don't look away, don't talk bad about them. They are human beings like we all are and they need our help and love. Thank you for not looking away. 🌷🌷🌷
@tiitto1673 жыл бұрын
Shut up, please help yourself before you start help a stranger. It’s people like you that are “like” idiot, that don’t help nobody.
@marionbusek43073 жыл бұрын
@@tiitto167 who do you think you are??????
@tiitto1673 жыл бұрын
@@marionbusek4307 i'm someone who see trough the lie. I see a karma hore when i see it. They don't care if you get 1k likes. It's just you and some cheap points.
@marionbusek43073 жыл бұрын
@@tiitto167 you now what, you see absolutely nothing because you don't now me at all. Stop busering other people.
@marionbusek43073 жыл бұрын
@@tiitto167 you now what, you see absolutely nothing. You don't no anything about me or my person. So you better stop basering other people.
@aandy51x5 жыл бұрын
anyone who isn't touched by this song and its meaning must have a heart of stone , touches my heart every time I hear it
@kevbhoy05 Жыл бұрын
Never looked at this as a pop song but a magic true to life folk song.🤔❤️
@noelmaher2301 Жыл бұрын
Its a song that shows the real world. God bless you ralf.
@marcobruigom26953 жыл бұрын
been homeless from 16 to 19,again from 59 to 61 this song gave me boost.
@johngeorge98654 жыл бұрын
This is one of the greatest most poignant songs ever written.
@lh34285 күн бұрын
Only a beautiful person could write a song like this.
@thetc28 Жыл бұрын
This song does mean so much to people, wish more of us feeling down and lonely had heard this song!!
@michaelnixson90996 жыл бұрын
RIP Kelly....homeless and dead at 39. Miss you still.
@jacquelinestones62525 жыл бұрын
Ar bless you it should not be this way x
@katrengardner49665 жыл бұрын
I have loved this song for more years than I can remember. Always brings tears to my eyes. So many of us do not realise how lucky we are having a roof over our heads, food in the cupboard, water and a comfortable bed to sleep in. Food for thought always when we listen to this.
@lolabandola32504 жыл бұрын
🌹 I feel the same.
@seph46673 жыл бұрын
Pity most those who don't savor every simple delight of life. Sleep, bathing, eating, working, setting goals and striving.
@peternicholson2333 жыл бұрын
I think Katren is right- fresh water any time you turn on a tap. All the rest pales into insignificance.
@jamesfred13917 ай бұрын
Hello beautiful lady?
@Maria-vp8nl5 ай бұрын
My Dad always sang this song. Reminds of my Dad. Sleeping peacefully in heaven❤
@mrparadise74114 ай бұрын
❤
@andrewlombardo90373 ай бұрын
Hello Maria, how are you doing?
@jackyball59089 ай бұрын
This was the song I sang to my darling daughter. , as a lullaby , She’s nearly 50 now but this takes me back ,her breast feeding , and rocking her in rocking chair ,
@richardfeltham3765 жыл бұрын
Streets of London by Ralph mctell should be immediately released again for Christmas 2018 For the rough sleepers who just happen to be homeless
@mbrofc3 жыл бұрын
I play this and the bit that always chokes me is , one more forgotten hero and a world that doesn’t care. But I do!
@carolinehutchings-timberle83953 жыл бұрын
I agree too , there are people that DO NOT CARE BUT personally do Always have & Always will.
@jonathanbennetts26323 жыл бұрын
lots of us care, Humans will beat the politicians eventually.
@cindyvincenzo28523 жыл бұрын
Me too brother
@michaelmay54533 жыл бұрын
Yup, I do too and I have a hard time singing that bit because it just chokes me up... I'm old enough to be a grandfather and in my lifetime we didn't do a GOD DAMN THING to fix anything. Something needs to change, I'm tired of watching the man with the cup begging and I want him gone from there and into an apartment with enough money to care for himself. We owe each an every one of us at least that much.
@nickprica31273 жыл бұрын
i can not pass a homeless person without stopping talking to them and giving them money or food or praying for them everyone matters weather they are rich or poor gods kingdom has no restrictions on your situation or wealth
@deecope9831 Жыл бұрын
I still cry after so many many years. So sad but all the words are still true today.
@hogtownhenry2 жыл бұрын
Every time I hear this song, it reminds me of when I lived in London in the late 70's to mid 80's . Portabello Road. A pair of young kids 12YO ? boy and his sister(11?) in Portobello road markets at night .The boy offered me his sister for money to have something to eat. I didn't know what to do at the time. I was concerned that I could be arrested if I spoke to them. I walked away. That memory and sadness still burns after all this time. I will write a story about it before I am too old. It is terrible that people have to live in conditions like that. Someare by choice but most by circumstance. If I could go back to that night in time, I would have done what I could have to at least get them fed at least for one night. This song always revives so memories.
@lorrainesmith42795 жыл бұрын
I'm from London and believe me, this song is so true. How is it possible that the wealthiest country on the planet allows its citizens to live on the streets?
@brokenbritain19304 жыл бұрын
lorraine smith wealthiest country in the planet??? Not anymore mate... not anymore
@peternicholson2334 жыл бұрын
@Susan Gengras Goes to hell- gets born again and has to live another lifetime?
@peternicholson2334 жыл бұрын
@Susan Gengras Or living a good life and no need for regret?
@peternicholson2334 жыл бұрын
@Susan Gengras A little heavy for me, but in general I agree. We are all responsible for our own selves, and if we believe, our souls. Peace to you.
@peternicholson2334 жыл бұрын
@Susan Gengras I don't understand "git 'er dun" ?
@grahamwalls93794 жыл бұрын
Feel desperately for the homeless . They really do need someone to help them . A beautiful song .
@lolabandola32504 жыл бұрын
I agree. 🌹💜🌹 I feel the same.
@holzmann-2 ай бұрын
This world needs Jesus more than ever.
@andymccall68612 ай бұрын
Nope just more compassion and care for others
@acejones5190Ай бұрын
@@andymccall6861 Jesus IS compassion , care and love
@andymccall6861Ай бұрын
@@acejones5190 not going to enter into:this kind of discussion as it’s like arguing over who has the best imaginary friend. Please try to keep this forum secular
@teresabouty106 Жыл бұрын
Great song! God bless people who sleep rough😢
@andrewlombardo90373 ай бұрын
Hello there, how are you doing?
@digitalquixote30863 жыл бұрын
I used to walk by a man who had lost a leg. He was asking for help on Oxford Street, just before Edgeare Road. I helped him when I could, but his suffering touched me. A poor man amongst the riches of London.
@JoseMigueldeAndres10 жыл бұрын
I'am Spanish, borned in Liberia. This son is Universal matter.
@JoseMigueldeAndres10 жыл бұрын
Sabia que te gustaría.
@thereapersperch9 ай бұрын
I was a little kid in the 80s and I went to bed with a tiny portable radio and earphones. I used to listen to it under the blanket as I went to sleep. One night this song came on the radio and I loved it. I was almost crying at the lyrics. The following night the radio station played the song again and it had the same effect. Now I'm 45 years old and it still brings a lump to my throat. I'll probably be saying the same thing at 80.
@iamthemiracle818 ай бұрын
Music is life. Cheers mate
@cee76984 ай бұрын
living in Sheffield and the words cover this city and cities all around the world.
@parry4now5 жыл бұрын
Homelessness is a state of misery you never want to experience.I was homeles for about a year.You feel all alone.You see no future.Your happiest moments can be simply finding a washroom, just getting a drink of water or simply getting a smile from someone.Always one of my favorite tunes.
@jonb123215 жыл бұрын
Yes, I was kicked out of home at 16 (wasn't actually a bad kid) and ended up living rough. In those days my biggest goals were enough food and my own room. I never forget. These days I'm surrounded by privileged yet moany millenial-types at work.
@paulpattinson21854 жыл бұрын
Why all white
@dangerousdennis16764 жыл бұрын
I have been there, now I work with rough sleepers, its such a devastating experience, I would like to place our so-called betters in a cardboard box for a week. .Uncaring pricks. If it wasn't for the help of some compassionate people, I would not be here today...……..
@michaelbox43944 жыл бұрын
Who on Earth would have the gall to give this a thumbs down. It just shows us where the problem lies.
@Wotdermatter4 жыл бұрын
Certainly not people who have experienced such things in their lives but maybe people who have not and do not want to face the reality that this does exist. 'nuf sed.
@hardeepatkar99634 жыл бұрын
People who watched this for school work
@RiceMonger8884 жыл бұрын
The problem are the 42k upvoters that understand the issue, yet accept the system and are too comfortable to break the chains for their enslaved and impoverished countrymen. You are right thou, the thumbs down are hard to explain, i hope its just school kids that were forced to watch this and naturally rebel against anything regardless of content.
@shanelevene48644 жыл бұрын
I gave it a thumbs down using 3 different accounts. This idiot really believes homeless people have no pride... Just tells me he's never really been around homeless people in his life. Awful lyrics... Just pandering to the stereotype...
@MonkeyHunch13 жыл бұрын
@@shanelevene4864 I think you missed every point of this song and you maybe an utter moron!
@carriemarilyn93519 ай бұрын
I fell in love with this song when I was 12, listening to the tops of Radio Luxembourg, on my balcony in Portugal. I visited London in 77, and honestly never saw a beggar back then. This song was in my mind, so I knew that, back then, they were just not showing in the touristical places. Poverty and loneliness are the same everywhere. Very talented poem, sad without ever being excessive. Thanks, Ralph, for a song that has been part of the soundtrack of a Portuguese girl's life.
@amara66562 ай бұрын
i played this song on my guitar at school in the 70s - love it - thank you Ralph😍
@eirikmurito8 жыл бұрын
these people obviously need to be a part of society. i will get to know a homeless guy and hang out with him the whole day and hopefully be his friend. whos with me!
@iangmusicmedia3 жыл бұрын
Probably the best song ever written about homelessness.
@lenni3323 жыл бұрын
I agree
@iangmusicmedia3 жыл бұрын
@@lenni332 As a songwriter myself I'm in awe of the simplicity of the arrangement, the clarity of the music and the observant quality of the lyrics. Unfortunately the homeless situation across the world is worse now than it was when the song was written.
@mudskipper00753 жыл бұрын
@@iangmusicmedia chord progression similar to Canon in D major again….
@iangmusicmedia3 жыл бұрын
@@mudskipper0075 Fully agree. We've seen it in loads of modern music e.g. songs from Oasis, Pet Shop Boys, Green Day & many others. Pachelbel rocks !!
@mudskipper00753 жыл бұрын
@@iangmusicmedia if your going to write a song ,Canon in D major is always a good starting point…👍
@CharlesOwenVALUEOFEVERYTHING3 ай бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs is about taking perspective of your despair.
@Snagglepussify10 жыл бұрын
How wonderful to hear this once more. It cut me to the bone back then & still does. Life goes on &, all these years later, nothing has changed.
@Gypseygirls6 жыл бұрын
David Bradstreet yes it is!! oh my
@rjjcms16 жыл бұрын
The situation's been getting steadily worse again these last few years,and the government we have seem callously prepared to keep it that way.
@gunnelthorold39876 жыл бұрын
Ralph Jackson spelman på taket
@gunnelthorold39876 жыл бұрын
Vv
@kennethjacobus65412 жыл бұрын
And it is now 8 years since your post, and things have gotten worse.
@tessjuel4 жыл бұрын
June 2020, still relevant - even more so.
@calthedragon56864 жыл бұрын
Yeh, dreadful city
@baronvonmaximillionsnell27574 жыл бұрын
@@calthedragon5686 It's all over. Up here, Liverpool is bad for people on the streets. I used to take pictures, but it's like same thing all the time.
@terrymurphy664 жыл бұрын
Nearly 20 years and nothing changed so much for change
@christophebonhoefferofbelg98464 жыл бұрын
Hubert Hobblecobby ...Great City.
@vincentmoloney25493 жыл бұрын
Songs like these will.last forever
@nicholasdunn7811 Жыл бұрын
Pleasure to have met this man personally. Lovely bloke ,generous and an amazing songwriter.
@user-or2ks1jq2h6 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful song hits me like a train every time I listen to it
@eugeneleroux18423 жыл бұрын
The clear acoustics of this beautiful but sad song deserves special mention. Well done.
@Pendaws4 жыл бұрын
Loneliness is a beast that will follow you and demonise until you feel less than human. It's a shame that we still have hopelessness today when we have so much.
@peternicholson2334 жыл бұрын
Loneliness is a state of mind, not a state of being. I do not agree that hopelessness is the same.
@earlr93814 жыл бұрын
Jesus said ... Mark 14: 7 The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me. 8 She has done what she could to anoint My body in advance of My burial
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@daisychain30073 жыл бұрын
You can be lonely in the company of a thousand people, George. That is not what Ralph McTell is singing about or what the people on this fhstroom are discussing. They are discussing HOMELESSNESS, not LONELINESS.
@andrewgage6942 Жыл бұрын
I love this song, it's so beautiful and so poiginant. This and Roger Whittakers Last Farewell are two tracks that stick out in my mind from my younger days
@TheLadyliz1 Жыл бұрын
I agree.
@SS-jm9of19 күн бұрын
Happened to see this video uploaded 14 years ago, 2010. It was also the year when I began my postgraduate study in London. Time flew by. Really miss the good old days.
@KeyboredCoward9 жыл бұрын
A classic, timeless, very real and very passionate song. Wonderful!