Honestly well done! You should be a inspiration to many others ! You are the glowing sign that people can get through anything and resch the other side.
@@sheppy3316 thank you very much....every time tears in my eyes, when I see someone on the streets , sleeping rough... or listening to this song....happy 2021❤️ !!
Luckily I have never been homeless but I have been dammed close, a few years back I lost everything, my mum passed away and I lost my home and everything I owned. This is why I understand how easy it is for people to end up on the streets and I wish I was able to help everyone.
Maybe dislikes are for the philosophy of the song, which pits suffering against suffering. How many of the homeless were earlier in their lives thwarted by such sentiment when they tried to tell of their troubles, get some help, and everyone told them "stiff upper lip, others have it much worse, so shut up and put up with it, I don't want to know." Musically a beautiful song about passing the buck, not caring, whataboutism, the victim hierarchy wars keeping everyone down and depressed. I gave it a thumbs up for the music of it though.
Pleased you have a mobie and can tell us of this. Get a few from your historical circumstance that I still have difficulty trusting. Sorry my problem is part of yours if you ever meet me.
@@aidanoflaherty962972 years old now, in fit, and in good spiritually condition thank you, I really did have everything once very successful with lovely family and home, still homeless,
I'm a 67 year old American man living in Iowa. I was in London for one month in 1976. I walked the city by day and went to a concert, dance company, club, or play every night. One night I saw Mr. McTell. My treat.
Aged eyes, maturity of voice, and smiling understanding have added a dimension to his youthful hit performance so many years ago transforming his then great world wide hit into a now true masterpiece of music and heart. Never look down on anyone unless you are giving them a hand up. Thanks for the beautiful post.
There was a superb cover by Cleo Laine an English Jazz Singer of this beautiful song. Ralph would be very aware of that . It’s different Cleo did it her way. Cleo did it her way, both are just superb.
I ve lived my 63 yrs with that song always in my head, loved when first heard and still loved today, it still fills me with sad emotion, a truly beautiful song.
Streets of London is a masterpiece by a master musician. All my long life it has stopped me in my tracks, simply in awe, of the composition and the voice. Simply incredible. Hauntingly profound. Thank you Ralph. Douglas
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Vincent, American Pie by Don Mclean are of the same genre. Unforgettable and will be played forever. I salute you sir
There's a lot of crap posted on TH-cam, but every now and then you come across a true gem. This is one of them. "Streets of London" brought tears to my eyes the first time I heard Ralp McTell's recording of it, and 40 years later, it still does. Ralph teaming up with guitar maestro John Williams is a rare treat
With you on that one Eugene..retired London Detectiv living in the United States...listen to streets regularly to remind me that there's no place like home
When this was originally released way back in 1974, I was fifteen years old and living in London with my parents, and yet I was incredibly lonely. This song, therefore, resonated deeply and usually brought tears to my eyes. I am now approaching my 65th birthday, and wondering what my future will hold. And yes, this brought tears to my eyes once more. Such a beautiful song.
This song was originally recorded in 1968. I first heard it the following year. I just happened to be in Britain at the time, in London as a matter of fact. I have listened to it so many times since then. A truly unforgettable song.
I think you are right, I remember hearing it at the Cambridge Folk Festival, By !974 I was in Australia. I remember John Williams as a classical music guitarist. I don’t want to be emotionally moved by the song, but always am. can’t help myself. Those were blessed days, when musicians' egos wern’t so large.@@denispatry6934
A lot of commenters have remarked on the aspects of homelessness contained in this song, and it is certainly there. But the song goes well beyond that, exploring the ineffable sadness of lives that have drifted into isolation, loneliness and failing minds. It has always touched me, but as I draw late in life I find it an amazing and shatteringly sad song.
Yes! I am reaching the stage of my life when I'm too old to work, and there are some things I can no longer do for myself. But l'm so fortunate to have my family to help me. I'm overwhelmed with sorrow for those who find themselves alone.
I can't listen without thinking back to my halcyon days in the late 60's when the world seemed such a more peaceful place - I know it wasn't, that's what age does to you, Such a beautiful tearful song. Thank you for wonderful memories.
When I was 15, I heard about this song, and now I am 53 I am still listening this song. Great Music is like fine red wine, it just goes better with ages ... and there aren't many music nowadays like this anymore, simply but touch your heart
Ralph McTell changed my life, his music has been a wallpaper to my life since 1968 when I first heard Streets of London. Ralph is not only one of our greatest poetic songwriters but his music reaches parts others don't reach. I can't believe he is over 70; there must be so many who owe their music whether private or professionally to hearing Ralph. I remember hearing Streets of London at the Albert Hall, with 1000's of people you could hear a pin drop until the chorus when it was like a heavenly chorus rising all around, word and note perfect.
Sensational would be a gross understatement. I've played this classic gem hundreds of times on my guitar and must say that John's accompaniment is elegantly superb. His harmonic melody speaks volumes of his classical guitar talent and status as one of the world's finest. Attention singers, songwriters, and guitarists: It doesn't get any better.
I’m so glad my friends taught me about the greats, John Williams, Sky, king Crimson, Yes. I made me become a better version of me than I would have been without this music. There are many others of course too.
Don't you just love the way the audience picks up the song and sings along. I heard a radio programme where a young guy decided to learn the tune so he could play it at an open mike night at his local folk club, he practiced and practiced and got it perfect. He went up on stage to play but a few seconds in he realised that he had concentrated so much on the tune he hadn't thought about learning the words. For a moment he started to panic, but then everyone in the room just automatically started singing because this is such a classic everyone knew the words.
Wonderful story. Songs like this one, that had passed into the folk tradition and were known and shared and sung by everyone, were the foundation of my youth and the best part of my life. I don't see it much anymore, and I miss it.
Mr McTell , this is the most inspiring song I ever heard. I will write to all our government echelons and insist they prioritise the care for the abandoned, these poor street people .We live here on earht among billions and billions , it is SUCH A PRIVILEDGE to be here . The best way to appreciate this is to care for our fellowman , every person can help a person in distress . I am writing for things to change , songs and words such as your beautiful melody here is what needs to be heard all over the world and in every language.
I first heard this in the underground near Earls Court in 1973, a young lad was playing it on his guitar, I was 19 and did know what it was to be lonely.... I have always loved the song ... thankyou Ralf it made me see I was in fact never alone
My word! Just marvellous, John Williams is a master, RalphMcTell still has the voice, so, so, enjoyable to watch and to listen to both such fine musicians.
In shop doorways, under bridges, In all our towns and cities, You can glimpse the makeshift bedding From the corner of your eye. Remember, what you're seeing Barely hides a human being; We're all in this together, Brother, sister, you and I. Hope you're keeping well Ralph. Stay strong and stay safe always. We'll get through this together
In the spring of 1971 I found myself busking in the streets and subway stations of Paris with a couple of Americans. Little did I know that the following year, I would pick up a copy of Ralph McTell's album Spiral Staircase entirely on a whim with no knowledge of him or his music. Streets of London and it's backstory (his time busking in Paris) captivated me. It is one of a handful of special timeless songs that I still play to this day. This performance with my guitar hero John Williams is a treasure.
I had a company with 127 staff but i ended up eating out of a skip ... with charity staffs support love i ended up back again...at all costs my staff today never ever ever ever drops below 128...😊
Still a beautiful song even after all these years, and still beautifully sung, and those lines "How can you tell me your lonely and say for you that the sun don't shine?". The sun shines in all our lives more than we realise.
most people don't see the sun that shines in their lives,they're not happy unless they themselves and everyone around them are unhappy,even when the sun shines literally and shines through happy times in their lives they are still unhappy,I know people like this and they will never be happy because they see the worst in everything
A month ago in London, I ced my sight wasnt quite right. Now back in Australia I am lying in my hospital bed waiting for surgery on a brain tumour!! Listening to this is my distraction from the machines that go "ping". Thanks Ralph
Not only is Ralph McTell an incredible singer/songwriter/guitarist, he is without doubt one of the most wonderful people I have ever had the pleasure to share some time with, many thanks to my dear friend Richard James.
I have listened to Mr.Ralph Mctell singing this fantastic song over 4 decades (When he was very young, in 1968 and several years after...) It's amazing that his beautiful voice remains the same!
This great song reminds us how lucky we're... I always stop to offer food & drink. I love London, and most of all, the UK because of this song. Many thanks to Ralph, and John for a great guitar play.
I listened to this when I was an infant boy and I think its the first song ever that really captured my imagination and made me feel something. I knew nothing about London or living on the streets, but I somehow felt empathy for that "old man" depicted in the song.
One of those many songs that I never get tired of listening 20 to 30 times in a row :-) As I listen to this songs, my mind drifts into central London at night and see the homeless and old and lonely people .
Totally underated song. We used to sing it in my assembly in middle school - as a little boy this song was always very moving and made me aware that we live in a broken world.
This song is without doubt one of those evergreen classics. And this live performance is absolutely outstanding. Total respect to two legends that have stood the test of time. I salute you. 🙏👏👏👏✊
What a wonderful song and your voice is so soulfull. Of course great with the great classical master John Williams at your side. One of the most epic songs for approx. 50 years!
So lange ist das her, als ich das Lied zum ersten Mal gehört habe. Wie oft seid damals gesungen. Nun bin ich 76 Jahre und es begleitet mich immer noch. Danke.😊😊😊
NO. This simple version is pure gold. My one wish would be to hear again the extra verse Ralph wrote and sung on his doorstep during covid lockdown in London. Just as simple, moving and meaningful as the rest of the song.
How nice. I used to hum this song while riding my bicycle at 11PM to an adult home in Binghamton, maybe I was 22. And, when I went to England in the early seventies to visit my cousin, who was so hospitable to me, the song was popular. Thanks for posting. Harry
this a beautiful song this was my fathers in laws favorite song i listen it to it all the time i heard it through him his urns in my closet he grew up in liver pool england with 12 brother and sisters he was a good man
This excellent version of this beautiful song is unquestionably my favourite John Williams and Ralph guitar playing is just perfect and for me adds a different yet interesting accompaniment to my favourite all time song. My time living for a few months on the streets in London at the age of 11 and hearing this song for the first time in the 70's makes me realise how thankful I am to have moved on, whilst never forgetting my past as a waif and stray. Thank you Ralph for keeping this song alive and meaningful for so many people.
Marc Richards Fortunately, I have never had to live on the streets, though I have known hardship, during which time I have been fully conscious that it could have been worse. Yet, I have a soft place in my heart for people who have to struggle, fight the elements, and rely on the kindness of others for daily nourishment. I am glad you believed in your own resources to overcome that phase in your life, and I thank you for sharing your story.
A special song. Thank you. I first heard this around 25 years ago and I never forgot it. Many of us will probably agree that this song has some sentimental value, personal to each of us, and I don’t think anyone who’s covered it has ever come close to the original by Ralph. Gold.
I distinctly remember buying this single in 1974, when it charted. I still like the song as much now, nearly 50 years later and I loved the B side, Summer Lightning. 😄😎
The crowd singing in the last 2 choruses gave me complete goosebumps and I've been hearing this song, since I bought my first Ralph album, "You Well Meaning Brought Me Here" at age 15. I do realize "S.O.L." wasn't on the British pressing, but, at that age I couldn't afford the more expensive British record, and, had to settle for the US version, where it was included. I'm 61 now, and, getting goosebumps from music is a very rare occurrence for me. Of course the song is great, and, the singer/songwriter is one of the gems of English Folk Revival, not generally appreciated outside of Britain.(I'm Canadian). Something about the Jon Williams accompaniment, and the superb acoustic recording, plus the crowd singing so beautifully, makes this, a very special version by Ralph.
18 years homeless and addicted! Exactly today 11 years clean......It’s possible.....
Honestly well done! You should be a inspiration to many others ! You are the glowing sign that people can get through anything and resch the other side.
@@sheppy3316 thank you very much....every time tears in my eyes, when I see someone on the streets , sleeping rough... or listening to this song....happy 2021❤️ !!
Luckily I have never been homeless but I have been dammed close, a few years back I lost everything, my mum passed away and I lost my home and everything I owned.
This is why I understand how easy it is for people to end up on the streets and I wish I was able to help everyone.
@@sheppy3316 me too , but helping only one is MORE than most people will do in their whole live....
Could tell a few stories. Homeless once, but not really, couldn't go home. Meet loads of people, in that situation. Love this song.
The 13 dislikes are obviously idiots who don’t recognise beautiful musicianship when they see and hear it . Phenomenal performance x
Maybe dislikes are for the philosophy of the song, which pits suffering against suffering. How many of the homeless were earlier in their lives thwarted by such sentiment when they tried to tell of their troubles, get some help, and everyone told them "stiff upper lip, others have it much worse, so shut up and put up with it, I don't want to know." Musically a beautiful song about passing the buck, not caring, whataboutism, the victim hierarchy wars keeping everyone down and depressed. I gave it a thumbs up for the music of it though.
'Worn out shoes....' and a worn out song. Ralph Mc Tell has been singing it for about 50 years.
Cat on a wall And it’s as beautiful today as it was then.
@@CatonaWall175 songs never get worn out. unless you're a brainless idiot with no class
@@CatonaWall175 It's what us guitarists call a " timeless classic".
I was 70 years,some months back never dreamt I'd end up homeless for the last 11 years, drink destroyed me, sober 13 years and life is great
Hope you are doing well john
Wonderful to read of your achievement ,May the rest of your life be even better, ❤
Pleased you have a mobie and can tell us of this. Get a few from your historical circumstance that I still have difficulty trusting. Sorry my problem is part of yours if you ever meet me.
@@aidanoflaherty9629yes still doing well thank you, good spiritual condition
@@aidanoflaherty962972 years old now, in fit, and in good spiritually condition thank you, I really did have everything once very successful with lovely family and home, still homeless,
I'm a 67 year old American man living in Iowa.
I was in London for one month in 1976. I walked the city by day and went to a concert, dance company, club, or play every night. One night I saw Mr. McTell. My treat.
Aged eyes, maturity of voice, and smiling understanding have added a dimension to his youthful hit performance so many years ago transforming his then great world wide hit into a now true masterpiece of music and heart. Never look down on anyone unless you are giving them a hand up. Thanks for the beautiful post.
Beautifully stated
well said, you got it in 1
Beautifully put Harvey
There was a superb cover by Cleo Laine an English Jazz Singer of this beautiful song. Ralph would be very aware of that . It’s different Cleo did it her way. Cleo did it her way, both are just superb.
Thanks for your words about him. I agree. A lot of love from Brasil 🇧🇷.
I ve lived my 63 yrs with that song always in my head, loved when first heard and still loved today, it still fills me with sad emotion, a truly beautiful song.
I first heard the song when the English/Swedish group Scafell Pike performed it. Love it.
I agree, it was very popular when i visited london for the first time in early 70ths
Streets of London is a masterpiece by a master musician. All my long life it has stopped me in my tracks, simply in awe, of the composition and the voice. Simply incredible. Hauntingly profound. Thank you Ralph. Douglas
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Vincent, American Pie by Don Mclean are of the same genre. Unforgettable and will be played forever. I salute you sir
Don't forget Alone Again🙂
Seasons in the sun,Terry Jack's also
Peter sarstedt where do you go to my lovely.
Possibly Britain's greatest singer songwriter. Totally genuine and can paint a detailed picture with just a few brush strokes. Legend.
There's a lot of crap posted on TH-cam, but every now and then you come across a true gem. This is one of them. "Streets of London" brought tears to my eyes the first time I heard Ralp McTell's recording of it, and 40 years later, it still does. Ralph teaming up with guitar maestro John Williams is a rare treat
Eugene Mulhern bruhhhhhh stoooooooopid
Well said
With you on that one Eugene..retired London Detectiv living in the United States...listen to streets regularly to remind me that there's no place like home
A rare treat indeed. What an honour for Ralph❤I love them both!😂😂😂
100% agreed!
When this was originally released way back in 1974, I was fifteen years old and living in London with my parents, and yet I was incredibly lonely. This song, therefore, resonated deeply and usually brought tears to my eyes.
I am now approaching my 65th birthday, and wondering what my future will hold. And yes, this brought tears to my eyes once more.
Such a beautiful song.
This song was originally recorded in 1968. I first heard it the following year. I just happened to be in Britain at the time, in London as a matter of fact. I have listened to it so many times since then. A truly unforgettable song.
I think you are right, I remember hearing it at the Cambridge Folk Festival, By !974 I was in Australia. I remember John Williams as a classical music guitarist. I don’t want to be emotionally moved by the song, but always am. can’t help myself. Those were blessed days, when musicians' egos wern’t so large.@@denispatry6934
How has it worked out? Have the last 50 years been kind to you, Andy?
One of the most beautiful songs ever written . Thank you Ralph.
Imagine if you were Ralph McTell and you wrote this song. You would never need to write another song again 🥺
A lot of commenters have remarked on the aspects of homelessness contained in this song, and it is certainly there. But the song goes well beyond that, exploring the ineffable sadness of lives that have drifted into isolation, loneliness and failing minds. It has always touched me, but as I draw late in life I find it an amazing and shatteringly sad song.
Agree
Yes! I am reaching the stage of my life when I'm too old to work, and there are some things I can no longer do for myself. But l'm so fortunate to have my family to help me. I'm overwhelmed with sorrow for those who find themselves alone.
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I can't listen without thinking back to my halcyon days in the late 60's when the world seemed such a more peaceful place - I know it wasn't, that's what age does to you, Such a beautiful tearful song. Thank you for wonderful memories.
When I was 15, I heard about this song, and now I am 53 I am still listening this song. Great Music is like fine red wine, it just goes better with ages ... and there aren't many music nowadays like this anymore, simply but touch your heart
Ralph McTell changed my life, his music has been a wallpaper to my life since 1968 when I first heard Streets of London. Ralph is not only one of our greatest poetic songwriters but his music reaches parts others don't reach. I can't believe he is over 70; there must be so many who owe their music whether private or professionally to hearing Ralph. I remember hearing Streets of London at the Albert Hall, with 1000's of people you could hear a pin drop until the chorus when it was like a heavenly chorus rising all around, word and note perfect.
Sensational would be a gross understatement. I've played this classic gem hundreds of times on my guitar and must say that John's accompaniment is elegantly superb. His harmonic melody speaks volumes of his classical guitar talent and status as one of the world's finest.
Attention singers, songwriters, and guitarists: It doesn't get any better.
I’m so glad my friends taught me about the greats, John Williams, Sky, king Crimson, Yes. I made me become a better version of me than I would have been without this music. There are many others of course too.
Lived outside for ten years. Sent this song to my son yesterday on his way to re-Hab round thirteen.Let’s pray for a K O!
may god be with everyone who listens to this song have a beautiful christmas
Don't you just love the way the audience picks up the song and sings along. I heard a radio programme where a young guy decided to learn the tune so he could play it at an open mike night at his local folk club, he practiced and practiced and got it perfect. He went up on stage to play but a few seconds in he realised that he had concentrated so much on the tune he hadn't thought about learning the words. For a moment he started to panic, but then everyone in the room just automatically started singing because this is such a classic everyone knew the words.
lovely story David - saw Ralph in Balmain Town Hall Sydney few years ago - mesmerizing
Magical 💥❤⚡🌞🙏
Wonderful story. Songs like this one, that had passed into the folk tradition and were known and shared and sung by everyone, were the foundation of my youth and the best part of my life. I don't see it much anymore, and I miss it.
How beautiful. 2 legends!! Love this song so much. The melody, words, it has it all. And this, what a performance. Respect, Sir.
Wonderful - thank you so much!
2 Legends??? Williams is one, who is the other? A one hit wonder is not a legend.
Mr McTell , this is the most inspiring song I ever heard. I will write to all our government echelons and insist they prioritise the care for the abandoned, these poor street people .We live here on earht among billions and billions , it is SUCH A PRIVILEDGE to be here . The best way to appreciate this is to care for our fellowman , every person can help a person in distress . I am writing for things to change , songs and words such as your beautiful melody here is what needs to be heard all over the world and in every language.
I first heard this in the underground near Earls Court in 1973, a young lad was playing it on his guitar, I was 19 and did know what it was to be lonely.... I have always loved the song ... thankyou Ralf it made me see I was in fact never alone
sang this at school in the 70s loved it then as much as i do now in 2024 now i am 58 great song
My word! Just marvellous, John Williams is a master, RalphMcTell still has the voice, so, so, enjoyable to watch and to listen to both such fine musicians.
I agree
In shop doorways, under bridges,
In all our towns and cities,
You can glimpse the makeshift bedding
From the corner of your eye.
Remember, what you're seeing
Barely hides a human being;
We're all in this together,
Brother, sister, you and I.
Hope you're keeping well Ralph. Stay strong and stay safe always. We'll get through this together
In the spring of 1971 I found myself busking in the streets and subway stations of Paris with a couple of Americans. Little did I know that the following year, I would pick up a copy of Ralph McTell's album Spiral Staircase entirely on a whim with no knowledge of him or his music. Streets of London and it's backstory (his time busking in Paris) captivated me. It is one of a handful of special timeless songs that I still play to this day. This performance with my guitar hero John Williams is a treasure.
The greatest song and story and performance of all time …the man was an understated genius
I had a company with 127 staff but i ended up eating out of a skip ... with charity staffs support love i ended up back again...at all costs my staff today never ever ever ever drops below 128...😊
Still a beautiful song even after all these years, and still beautifully sung, and those lines "How can you tell me your lonely and say for you that the sun don't shine?". The sun shines in all our lives more than we realise.
London No Dippy Dolly j
Barry Green the best song about london
most people don't see the sun that shines in their lives,they're not happy unless they themselves and everyone around them are unhappy,even when the sun shines literally and shines through happy times in their lives they are still unhappy,I know people like this and they will never be happy because they see the worst in everything
Frank does that include the people kicking on other unsatisfied people who only make sad comments kicking somebody else on youtube?
Amazing song,and group. I was blessed to see them live in St. Louis ... a long time ago.
Never heard Ralph sing so good. Very nice.
Alcoholic 45 years ago....been paying it forward since then. Thank you Lord
You got this love and friendship xx
A month ago in London, I ced my sight wasnt quite right. Now back in Australia I am lying in my hospital bed waiting for surgery on a brain tumour!! Listening to this is my distraction from the machines that go "ping". Thanks Ralph
How are you now ? Hope you recovered from the surgery
An old man sings his beautiful song again after a half century. Time fleeing, the yesterday's voice is vocal loud and strong...
Thanks a lot for this inmortal song. My english teacher played in a class when I was a teenager and I love it since then..
Not only is Ralph McTell an incredible singer/songwriter/guitarist, he is without doubt one of the most wonderful people I have ever had the pleasure to share some time with, many thanks to my dear friend Richard James.
I have listened to Mr.Ralph Mctell singing this fantastic song over 4 decades (When he was very young, in 1968 and several years after...) It's amazing that his beautiful voice remains the same!
This great song reminds us how lucky we're... I always stop to offer food & drink. I love London, and most of all, the UK because of this song. Many thanks to Ralph, and John for a great guitar play.
Beautiful song, for all seasons and years, to come
Fell in love with this song the first time I heard it in the 1970s. Still very much in love !!!
Simply wonderful. Ralph and John playing together what a treat - thank you............
A song for the ages. Just superb.
Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Should be played at every veterans funeral for the memories it conveys.
I listened to this when I was an infant boy and I think its the first song ever that really captured my imagination and made me feel something. I knew nothing about London or living on the streets, but I somehow felt empathy for that "old man" depicted in the song.
this song is from one of my earliest musical memories. 54 in February 25 and this still tugs at my heart. love from Scotland ❤❤❤
This is song goes straight to the heart
A masterpiece that has withstood the test of time
This song crossed every border on the planet. Congrats Sir. 😎
One of those many songs that I never get tired of listening 20 to 30 times in a row :-)
As I listen to this songs, my mind drifts into central London at night and see the homeless and old and lonely people .
Blimey this song is still relevant in 2024 cheers Stephen ✌️✌️🕯️
Thanks Ralph, thanks Ralph, thanks.....the whole of my heartful thanks for you, Ralph.
I can listened to this song over and over again. The special song for all the homeless people.
Totally underated song. We used to sing it in my assembly in middle school - as a little boy this song was always very moving and made me aware that we live in a broken world.
Not underated at all huge hit recorded by so many artists
@@mobibliothehomeofmobi6617 True - but I meant, massively underated in terms of the amount of air play it gets - which is pretty much zero.
This song is without doubt one of those evergreen classics.
And this live performance is absolutely outstanding.
Total respect to two legends that have stood the test of time.
I salute you. 🙏👏👏👏✊
In a 1,000 years from now, they will still be playing this beautiful song.
Never grows old .So relevant as of yesterday to today......
What a wonderful song and your voice is so soulfull. Of course great with the great classical master John Williams at your side. One of the most epic songs for approx. 50 years!
So lange ist das her, als ich das Lied zum ersten Mal gehört habe. Wie oft seid damals gesungen. Nun bin ich 76 Jahre und es begleitet mich immer noch. Danke.😊😊😊
Was für ein fantastischer Auftritt der Beiden.
Immer noch einer der besten Folklore Songs aller Zeiten.
for me this song needs a big choir...its a hymn....thanks for it from germany....
listen to the crisis choir backed version of this version of this you will love it.
Definitely not. It is a beautiful simple song. It doesn't need a choir or orchestration.
NO. This simple version is pure gold. My one wish would be to hear again the extra verse Ralph wrote and sung on his doorstep during covid lockdown in London. Just as simple, moving and meaningful as the rest of the song.
How nice. I used to hum this song while riding my bicycle at 11PM to an adult home in Binghamton, maybe I was 22. And, when I went to England in the early seventies to visit my cousin, who was so hospitable to me, the song was popular. Thanks for posting. Harry
a classic beautiful song , still good in today ~ why someone dislikes?!
The most marvellous rendition of his song.
This is first time I’ve heard this song.
A masterpiece that I often play on guitar. Thanks for putting it here
In 1971 I saw him in the Leescliff hall in Folkestone in se England What a concert I've never forgotten Never will
I could never tire of listening to Ralph and thanks for the many great songs he wrote and shared with us all.
An exceptional song .very poignant and haunting. But in a good way. Strong and meaningful.one of the all time greats.
This sounds better than ever! Tears still flow from 75 year old eyes
bonjour,
Ralph Mc Tell avec l'excellent guitariste classique John Williams, mon bonheur est immense, encore merci et bravo mille fois!!!
A long loving living legend of the '60's we can still enjoy today!
This is still a wonderful song of songs. Beautifully done!!
Like all creators of great art, Ralph McTell will live forever.
Tears to the eyes for the old London I knew, I’m sad because It’s gone..
Did not hear this song until I found TH-cam. Too busy working when young to enjoy culture.
He's got an incredible singing voice
This song is sadly applicable to every city in this world of ours. It captivates something we can all identify with.
this a beautiful song this was my fathers in laws favorite song i listen it to it all the time i heard it through him his urns in my closet he grew up in liver pool england with 12 brother and sisters he was a good man
I am still listening to John Denver, especially For You. He was a wonderful musician, one of the most talented I know. ❤
My Favourite Song😇 it is TIMELESS, and the one song I’d like to learn to play❤️
someone said is this the only song he,s known for.No,No.but even if it was this song is light years ahead of some of the cobblers we hear today
awesome thank you so much i will watch this till the end of my days ,god bless Xxx
It is poetry and cinema in a song and, as everyone here intimates, it is a sublime and classic work of art.
My song!!!I am 67 years old but I was a Child I heard it for the first time. It makes me cry..and nowadays I can t keep my eyes dry
This song saved my life! I was able to give birth to 3 great children who are going to the world!
Fiesta time I heard that song years ago, it sent shivers down my spine,and it’s still the case. Great song full of humanity.
This excellent version of this beautiful song is unquestionably my favourite John Williams and Ralph guitar playing is just perfect and for me adds a different yet interesting accompaniment to my favourite all time song. My time living for a few months on the streets in London at the age of 11 and hearing this song for the first time in the 70's makes me realise how thankful I am to have moved on, whilst never forgetting my past as a waif and stray. Thank you Ralph for keeping this song alive and meaningful for so many people.
Marc Richards
Fortunately, I have never had to live on the streets, though I have known hardship, during which time I have been fully conscious that it could have been worse. Yet, I have a soft place in my heart for people who have to struggle, fight the elements, and rely on the kindness of others for daily nourishment. I am glad you believed in your own resources to overcome that phase in your life, and I thank you for sharing your story.
I sincerely hope you have moved on and are happy , I am seeing your post 5 months on God go with you , stay safe
A special song. Thank you. I first heard this around 25 years ago and I never forgot it. Many of us will probably agree that this song has some sentimental value, personal to each of us, and I don’t think anyone who’s covered it has ever come close to the original by Ralph. Gold.
Gets me emotional every-time I hear this song. Such sadness in such a beautiful song.
Me too
I have always loved this tune it is still relevant today .
Brilliant brilliant song...and 2 legends together....awesome 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏
I distinctly remember buying this single in 1974, when it charted. I still like the song as much now, nearly 50 years later and I loved the B side, Summer Lightning. 😄😎
Heard this song when a little boy and fell in love with it.
Dreamt THIS Song this morning awaking .. how can I tell... Everydays problems melting and just flooding away.
OVERWHELMED. JUST A BIG THANKS!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS AGELESS MASTERPIECE !!! Love from germany.
I don't know how it's even possible to sing this all the way through without choking and soaking on your own tears...
Thanks for you beautiful music Ralph McTell. From Chile!!
The crowd singing in the last 2 choruses gave me complete goosebumps and I've been hearing this song, since I bought my first Ralph album, "You Well Meaning Brought Me Here" at age 15. I do realize "S.O.L." wasn't on the British pressing, but, at that age I couldn't afford the more expensive British record, and, had to settle for the US version, where it was included. I'm 61 now, and, getting goosebumps from music is a very rare occurrence for me. Of course the song is great, and, the singer/songwriter is one of the gems of English Folk Revival, not generally appreciated outside of Britain.(I'm Canadian). Something about the Jon Williams accompaniment, and the superb acoustic recording, plus the crowd singing so beautifully, makes this, a very special version by Ralph.
Ein Wunderschönes Lied. Es treibt mir immer noch die Tränen in die Augen.
Wow just amazing ❤