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

@samuelpheasey1639

5 ай бұрын

good on ya mate, keep it going!

@edsa1318

5 ай бұрын

Well done. Keep on helping others! ;-)

@michaelhatch5614

5 ай бұрын

Respect

@moonloversheila8238

4 ай бұрын

Good for you - well done!

@bluelady4183

4 ай бұрын

Well done!!!!

Love this!!! Still listening in 2024!!! Anyone else listening??

@Tonycardoza1

5 ай бұрын

Great

@mtmbooker

4 ай бұрын

Yep! Just back from London.

@Tiberiotertio

4 ай бұрын

Anyone else finding this comment 2024 stupid?

@bluelady4183

4 ай бұрын

@@Tiberiotertio is that better? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Tonycardoza1

4 ай бұрын

No @@Tiberiotertio

I lived in London circa 1966 and this still makes me shed a tear. I'm 88 and this will stay with me forever.

@hannesstuber222

3 ай бұрын

you had the best of all times in swinging London.

@tomsurrey2252

3 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!

@peterchave5008

3 ай бұрын

I know what you mean. I can't sing the last verse without choking up.

@stefanheinzemann5879

Ай 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...❤❤

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.

@stuartstibbs2069

3 ай бұрын

Good teacher...😊

@jus-fo-u

3 ай бұрын

Iam inspired!!

@richardbarrow6606

3 ай бұрын

I was born in Belfast in 1976 😇

@markprice1647

3 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-ix2ox

2 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.

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!

My daughter volunteers working for the homeless. How proud I am of her to give her time to help these beautiful people

@louisegoodyear2515

2 ай бұрын

A very 'well done' to your Daughter, she will be blessed ❤

@johncuddy2669

Ай бұрын

Yes 🥰 pity they don't house our own instead of illegals coming here getting 1st class treatment and accomodation.

@josvandencamp8441

Ай бұрын

@@louisegoodyear2515 God bless her for the good work she's doing.

@davidfisher7109

5 күн бұрын

You brought her up right ❤

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.😢

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 >< 😊

Don't look down on people,unless you are helping them up. There for the grace of god go us !

@louisemcgrath1138

4 ай бұрын

My feelings exactly 😢

@BudA29

4 ай бұрын

@@louisemcgrath1138 😘

@BudA29

4 ай бұрын

@@louisemcgrath1138 😘

@tinakelly8728

Ай бұрын

Amen 🙏

@KygoCalvinHarris-xu4kv

22 күн 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-Emery

2 жыл бұрын

Did you get him a pint?

@Eoin933

2 жыл бұрын

@@Nick-Emery no I tried to but he wouldn't accept - he didn't drink alcohol

@Eoin933

2 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-Emery

2 жыл бұрын

@@Eoin933 😢

@johncuddy2669

2 жыл бұрын

🇮🇪☘️🙏🇮🇪☘️🙏🇮🇪☘️🙏 may God bless you and your family for such a lovely gesture of empithy and kindness ...

I was on the streets but now got myself together and now living a decent life

@megsaunders2262

Ай бұрын

Good for , it can't be easy

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 😢

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

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.

@peternicholson233

11 ай бұрын

And the guitar!

@martinaschulze4771

5 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.

@janny4189

4 ай бұрын

​@@martinaschulze4771huh? What about this ehemann???

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.

@johng1181

2 ай бұрын

yes definately

A song to stand beside the achievements of Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, and Don McLean. Stunningly beautiful. ❤

@martinaschulze4771

3 ай бұрын

Ich kannte den Sänger damals nicht und dachte immer das es von einem der Bekannten ist.

@user-cj3xv1cs1f

27 күн бұрын

evolution? when they understand❤❤rich interview, rich chor, how you can tell?

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!❤

53 years on….as true as ever. Nothing is sorted out.. heartbreaking really.

@davidbedford6323

Жыл бұрын

Very true my friend

@perirgensolsson3673

6 ай бұрын

@@davidbedford6323 was a hit on my first England/London visit

@steinrich56

4 ай бұрын

Yep......I agree.@@davidbedford6323

@sirpagandetyptoft6793

Ай бұрын

Ralf is sorted, he lives in Cornwall with his millions of pounds

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

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.

This song will outlive all of us.

@dondecapot9283

4 жыл бұрын

As well it should.

@natschajuretzki531

4 жыл бұрын

Knutscha

@michaelbox4394

4 жыл бұрын

I wish you were wrong about this; but I'm sure you're right

@susanadams9493

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing changes x

@susanclapp7785

4 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

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. ❤️💚❤️💚

@michaelnixon2233

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry bud

@patrickpilkington1182

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry!!!!!!🙏

@davidian2.024

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brothers ☘️💙

@brendadrumm9451

2 жыл бұрын

I love u god bless x

@deanrideout1275

2 жыл бұрын

He is at peace now

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

@f104G

10 ай бұрын

@@dapunk5598 Are you twelve?

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

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.

@daystatesniper01

4 жыл бұрын

I always donate to the Sally Bash

@jacquibrown6823

4 жыл бұрын

Oh my GOD. Where r u . ?

@marymatthews8403

4 жыл бұрын

@@daystatesniper01 Me too!

@jocktamson6493

3 жыл бұрын

Chris Spalding they helped me too

@mevs357

3 жыл бұрын

fuk mate i sincerely hope life worked out Godbless

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.

@SilentAttackTV

5 жыл бұрын

How did you get out of it?

@umu-i-d2785

5 жыл бұрын

Good on you man, and congrats for surviving it.

@nadiratyabji4764

5 жыл бұрын

WoW ! .. You Still Made It !! WOW ! WOW !!

@paulbecton3257

5 жыл бұрын

I have nothing but respect 4 u man

@mosesabednego1313

5 жыл бұрын

Rogerio Rocha s

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

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🎶🎶🎶☮️❤🇮🇳

@pollyburrell7487

11 ай бұрын

Saw him at Cadogan hall, privilege to sing this in audience with him😊

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.

@andywalsh9899

2 жыл бұрын

Reminds us that no matter how bad things are, people have to live through worse

@TheLadyliz1

2 жыл бұрын

Not as tough as you think.

@TheLadyliz1

2 жыл бұрын

@Heysel Blood , that is true. My heart breaks for these " poor " people.

@TheLadyliz1

2 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@jacquelinefox2632

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I will.. I love you. Warm and fed. 💖💖💖💖💖🦊

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

@jomarshall9070

8 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.😰😰

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.

This always gives me goose bumps. I was on the streets of London for a while and these folk are definately forgotten. Very sad.

@louisemcgrath1138

5 ай бұрын

They are the forgotten people, I lived like that too 😢

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💟

@monikaburgmann3302

3 жыл бұрын

Es tut mir sehr, sehr leid mit deiner Mama. Ich wünsche mir, sie hat jetzt im Himmel ein besseres Zuhause.

@1down4up78

2 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.

@1down4up78

2 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.

@paulf6946

2 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

@bobhunter1339

2 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

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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3 жыл бұрын

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@terryleacy6309

2 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.

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...

@stefanheinzemann5879

5 ай бұрын

War eines der ersten fünf Lieder die ich Anfang den Achtzigern im Gitarrenunterricht gelernt habe....❤

@andrewlombardo9037

3 ай бұрын

Hello Rebecca, how are you doing?

I have never been able to get through this video without choking up. It's the most moving video on KZread, IMO.

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

@brendadrumm9451

2 жыл бұрын

My respect for u x

@robashton5254

2 жыл бұрын

Glad life has worked out well now for you.

@suzesinger6762

2 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.

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 ......

@lynnpaul4504

3 жыл бұрын

Very sad.. thank you for giving while the travellers are not there.

@kennethjacobus6541

3 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!

@paulmichaelrichardson6582

3 жыл бұрын

your a kind man graham and much more needs to be done.it is a disgrace.

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

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

@andrewlombardo9037

3 ай бұрын

Hello there, how are you doing?

IF ONE IS NOT MOVED BY THIS THEN ONE IS NOT HUMAN ! ! !

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.

@martinwarner1178

2 жыл бұрын

Should have put a tenner amongst her belongings. Peace be unto you.

@onotad

2 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.

@onotad

2 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.

@kennethjacobus6541

2 жыл бұрын

And there are so many now. I see many every day.

@garlicgorilla6540

2 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

This song never gets old ♥️ still relevant as ever

@godot-whatyouvebeenwaitingfor

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately..😢

Never looked at this as a pop song but a magic true to life folk song.🤔❤️

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.

@Ibrathustra

8 жыл бұрын

humanity

@rickytan3483

8 жыл бұрын

+Dave Derby # good on you mate, wish we have more people like you in this world.

@cclai1626

8 жыл бұрын

Good Good

@LeporidaeanDream

7 жыл бұрын

Because sharing inspiration can be useful to others? Partypooper, bring out your own talents instead of dragging others down.

@userme2803

7 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

This song is timeless emotional & thought provoking ..I hope every single person who is homeless finds comfort & a shelter xxx

@dean5220

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Maureen, How are you doing?

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.

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❤❤❤

@louisegoodyear2515

Ай бұрын

Massive "Ditto" ❤

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.........

@neilgjackson

3 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.

@themrmartinh

3 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

This is one of the most moving songs I've ever heard.

@daylight44ful

5 жыл бұрын

A song that changed my Life 💕

@technofishy8533

4 жыл бұрын

This song reminds me of when I was an apprentice fixing fork lift truck. Listening too radio 2.

@theladsfromthesouth2

4 жыл бұрын

tears flowing with anger that it is allowed to continue in 2019

@tsug_YT

4 жыл бұрын

@@technofishy8533 fd

@johng1181

2 жыл бұрын

and a world that doesn't care

This song does mean so much to people, wish more of us feeling down and lonely had heard this song!!

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.

We sang this in primary school! Taught us empathy I guess. As an adult, it's so freakin sad.

@louisestevenson5102

3 жыл бұрын

Need to teach more empathy we might solve the bully epidemic too.

@EB-tl5vj

2 жыл бұрын

I used to sing this in primary school

@michaelsummers6014

2 жыл бұрын

Same here loved it then and still do now

@rosiemccarthy463

2 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

@louisestevenson5102

2 жыл бұрын

We used to sing morning has broken by cat stevens at assemble along with school anthem and hyms.

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.

@lolabandola3250

4 жыл бұрын

🌹 I feel the same.

@seph4667

3 жыл бұрын

Pity most those who don't savor every simple delight of life. Sleep, bathing, eating, working, setting goals and striving.

@peternicholson233

3 жыл бұрын

I think Katren is right- fresh water any time you turn on a tap. All the rest pales into insignificance.

@jamesfred1391

7 ай бұрын

Hello beautiful lady?

My Dad always sang this song. Reminds of my Dad. Sleeping peacefully in heaven❤

@mrparadise7411

4 ай бұрын

❤

@andrewlombardo9037

3 ай бұрын

Hello Maria, how are you doing?

I still cry after so many many years. So sad but all the words are still true today.

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

I was sadly on the streets for a while in 2014,met some unbelieveable people.This song means so much and i cant watch it without tears.51 male portsmouth UK.

Its a song that shows the real world. God bless you ralf.

Such a beautiful song hits me like a train every time I listen to it

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.

@jonb12321

5 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.

@paulpattinson2185

4 жыл бұрын

Why all white

@dangerousdennis1676

4 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...……..

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. 💜😪💔

@stuartstibbs2069

3 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.

@Davidudka

2 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.

@stephennewcombe452

2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding kindness

@williamwhitcombe6487

2 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTE FANTASTIC MAN coyw

@louisfriend1851

2 жыл бұрын

Yes tax ploy

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'.

I've not heard this song since it was in the charts but still remember it as a great song, sang with feelings

March 2021 so sad for the homeless, it makes you wonder what we got to complain about, the video to this song breaks my heart

A very sad song for me. Seeing all those people makes my heart ache

@dean5220

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Kotie, How are you doing?

@andrewlombardo9037

3 ай бұрын

Hello There, it's nice to meet you here, I'm Andrew Lombardo and you?

Love this song, the song tells you a real story of live. Listening often in huonvalley tasmania cheers.🌷🌻☘.

Pleasure to have met this man personally. Lovely bloke ,generous and an amazing songwriter.

If this great Historical song doesn't move you then I feel sad for you, 💔

@davidhughes7944

4 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.

@chrissimpkins8559

4 жыл бұрын

This tune hits so many nerves

@richardbool4232

4 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

@SecretWars98

4 жыл бұрын

Elayne Murray “Hand on Heart” ❤️ “Make people have a think” 🥺💭 Still used today..Yes! Just heard it..strangely enough..2020 🙏💭❤️🕊

@brokenbritain1930

4 жыл бұрын

Elayne Murray it may be historical but still just as relevant today, if not more relevant

The clear acoustics of this beautiful but sad song deserves special mention. Well done.

every time life kicks me in the balls this song reminds me of all the things i have that others do not ...there is almost always someone in a worse place than you, do what you can for them and be thankful that you can

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 ... 💖💋💖

@EsmondLyons

11 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@bigbapz1

10 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@markrae1317

9 ай бұрын

"Hand held loosely at his side" "And held loosely at his side"

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-timberle8395

3 жыл бұрын

I agree too , there are people that DO NOT CARE BUT personally do Always have & Always will.

@jonathanbennetts2632

3 жыл бұрын

lots of us care, Humans will beat the politicians eventually.

@cindyvincenzo2852

3 жыл бұрын

Me too brother

@michaelmay5453

3 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.

@nickprica3127

3 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

This song reminds me of working centre point with my late father , he used to buy up lorries of goods to hand out because like myself he believed we should all help each other , so many people who needed our help. Even today at 65 years old myself l still carry on his work for loving and caring for others is in my heart and l carry my fathers torch to light the way ......love never dies.

@patrickmccarthy3123

3 жыл бұрын

You are a wonderful lady and a v compassionate person god give you health to carry on your wonderful work.Im sure there is a special place in heaven reserved for you.God bless you

I’ve spent many hours listening to this song. My family too and that’s where it pulls me in, my Aunt, now deceased ( 84 yrs) loved this and we sang it together. More than that, I saw Ralph play at the Port Fairy Folk Festival only 6 yrs ago, amazing! Lisa

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.

@iamthemiracle81

8 ай бұрын

Music is life. Cheers mate

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. 🌷🌷🌷

@tiitto167

3 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.

@marionbusek4307

3 жыл бұрын

@@tiitto167 who do you think you are??????

@tiitto167

3 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.

@marionbusek4307

3 жыл бұрын

@@tiitto167 you now what, you see absolutely nothing because you don't now me at all. Stop busering other people.

@marionbusek4307

3 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.

A classic, timeless, very real and very passionate song. Wonderful!

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❤

A sad haunting and very moving song it serves as a constant reminder of just how fortunate and lucky I myself am thank you and well sung Ralph

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.

@Gypseygirls

6 жыл бұрын

David Bradstreet yes it is!! oh my

@rjjcms1

6 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.

@gunnelthorold3987

6 жыл бұрын

Ralph Jackson spelman på taket

@gunnelthorold3987

6 жыл бұрын

Vv

@kennethjacobus6541

2 жыл бұрын

And it is now 8 years since your post, and things have gotten worse.

I was lonely in London many years ago and I kept on singing it. I still love it.

i played this song on my guitar at school in the 70s - love it - thank you Ralph😍

Listened to this as a student in the late 1970's. The song is ageless. Beautiful everything, lyrics, tune, everything.

Streets of London by Ralph mctell should be immediately released again for Christmas 2018 For the rough sleepers who just happen to be homeless

Such powerful lyrics, this song will never get old

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.

been homeless from 16 to 19,again from 59 to 61 this song gave me boost.

This song has been around for years,but still has the same effect on me, brilliant Ralph mctell.

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 !

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.

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.

@peternicholson233

4 жыл бұрын

Loneliness is a state of mind, not a state of being. I do not agree that hopelessness is the same.

@earlr9381

4 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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3 жыл бұрын

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@daisychain3007

3 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.

Feel desperately for the homeless . They really do need someone to help them . A beautiful song .

@lolabandola3250

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. 🌹💜🌹 I feel the same.

A beautifully written song that now fits many cities in Europe and America.

living in Sheffield and the words cover this city and cities all around the world.

I have heard this song in 1975, in a subway in London when we visit England.

@mccloud45

5 жыл бұрын

Yes was a UK hit in early 1975

This song was played at my grandads funeral in 2017 and still to this day I listen to this song.... Rip grandad I love you so much

Not just a song. bothe the lyrics and melody convey true life experiences. This song satisfyes many check boxes that solidify into history for all time. Thankyou Ralph McTell.

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 ,

This song will outlive the world.

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5 жыл бұрын

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@knockedoutloaded279

5 жыл бұрын

and aliens will listen to it..