Streets of London - Ralph McTell [lyrics]

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  • @chrisreynolds3351
    @chrisreynolds3351 6 років тому +462

    Many years ago, as a teenager, my mum had died and my father wanted to thrash me, I ran out with just the clothes on my back. I walked miles to the nearest town centre and sat on a bench crying. About 1 in the morning, two police men came over and asked me what I thought I was doing. I told them and said I was never going back, even though I was scared of being outside on my own. Those policemen drove me to a B & B and out of their own pockets paid for me to stay there. One came back next morning with some of his daughters clothes for me.... I got a job and was able to pay for a little bedsit within a couple of weeks. Life was tough - being so young and alone - but when I consider, now as an older woman, what could have happened to me - I thank those kind men with all my heart. So I never judge anyone I see on the streets. I always donate. And always hope that someone will come along and give them a hand into a brighter future.

    • @annikaausder3359
      @annikaausder3359 6 років тому +12

      Wow, so strong❤️

    • @hahngeloiii6422
      @hahngeloiii6422 6 років тому +13

      I hope everything is okay now. Seems like you have been through some tough shit, trust me we all have. But not everyone has the confidence to share that with others. And to your courage I say bravo, congratulations. I really do hope that your life is treating you better in the now than it did then. I'm trying to find a way out of a deep part of my life that if you don't mind I don't share. And seeing kind people like you say to others how this song helped you really brings me strength to my legs to go and do things you know? I hope that this song can help me in the same way it has you. As life is a bitch and just wants to leave us bloody with broken legs...

    • @ToniAnnehuntingford
      @ToniAnnehuntingford 5 років тому +8

      That's so sad, so sorry to hear your terrible story. Glad u found your way out, there are still kind people about

    • @jamesfoley4832
      @jamesfoley4832 5 років тому +13

      The police may have paid for you to stay somewhere, and hats of to them. But you had the inner strength to get on with life and not be a casualty of your circumstances. Full credit to you, stay strong and happy.

    • @drale75
      @drale75 5 років тому +11

      Blessed are those two policeman
      And you are a strong person
      Hats down!
      I hope you are doing well now!

  • @jesusisking3974
    @jesusisking3974 Рік тому +3

    1974 as child of 11..i heard this song played by a visitor on his guitar in school before we all went to London soon after on a weeks school trip.
    I saw the Rich and...,
    I saw the Bag people on the many walks through London streets.
    The sad emotions of the homeless stay with you a Lifetime....hence why I became a Campaigner all my life thereafter...to help the less fortunate in Life....my motto...Justice Delayed will NEVER be Justice denied !
    Thank You Ralph McTell...your singing this song...Street's of London...a beautifully haunting melody steered me towards my Life's Purpose because your voice, music and lyrics entered my Soul in 1974.
    ❤🙏

  • @richardmcdonagh9773
    @richardmcdonagh9773 2 роки тому +28

    If only today's music was half as good as this beautiful song pure talent vocals and amazing songwriting

  • @MiningForPies
    @MiningForPies 9 років тому +163

    Next time you see someone sat on their own, maybe offer to have chat with them. I remember my brothers friend - I used to see his mum walk to work every day I went to school and I always smiled and said hello. 20 years later she told me that little bit of kindness I showed her was what helped her get through a very difficult patch in her life. I never knew that a simple smile and hello could have such a profound affect.

  • @clawscrab3497
    @clawscrab3497 Рік тому +15

    One of those songs that really puts life into perspective, and that life is a lot harder for others than it is for us...

  • @alexthomsonuk
    @alexthomsonuk 9 років тому +164

    I sang this at school as a kid as part of our hymns in assembly. I am so grateful they had us sing this, as I searched it now and looked into the meaning. I'm glad my school did this as it was a clever way to communicate with our future selves when we're down in the dumps just to say "hey, you haven't lost it all yet, you're not at that point yet, pick yourself up, be thankful for what you have and get going.." I think we all need to get that message from time to time.

    • @MiningForPies
      @MiningForPies 9 років тому +3

      I've just done the same thing, was racking my brains about the song we used to sing and managed to find it.

    • @quickywaffle2554
      @quickywaffle2554 9 років тому +2

      +Carl Sixsmith same

    • @ellooo1605
      @ellooo1605 7 років тому +1

      alexthomsonuk me to I lernt it in my school

    • @ellooo1605
      @ellooo1605 7 років тому +1

      alexthomsonuk what is your schools name

    • @victorianidubhghaill
      @victorianidubhghaill 7 років тому

      alexthomsonuk im doing this for school play its lovely just #1

  • @hogtownhenry
    @hogtownhenry 3 роки тому +9

    I first travelled to London in 1977. That is when I first heard this very poignant folk song. In 2021 It still stirs my soul. I met some beautiful people who lived in dingey council flats with no real hope of ever moving forward. That coupled with the song has stayed with me all those years. I had no way of helping them at the time except for the extended hand of friendship and a warm smile.

  • @leonghoi6791
    @leonghoi6791 4 роки тому +10

    This song will always remind me to be happy and contended with i have and to help those less fortunate people whenever possible.

  • @christinecarroll4176
    @christinecarroll4176 6 років тому +6

    This is part of the soundtrack of my childhood. My lovely uncle and aunty would sing this at their brilliant parties. Good times.

  • @anndroid3712
    @anndroid3712 9 років тому +91

    I remember being on the streets of London in the 70’s.
    Staying at centerpoint and the dean street hostel.
    One day i saw an old woman pushing a supermarket trolly full of her possetions.
    God bless her, i felt so sad...

    • @jqfrance6833
      @jqfrance6833 9 років тому

      +Ann Droid
      I would like too meet you and give you a HUG

    • @jqfrance6833
      @jqfrance6833 9 років тому

      +Ann Droid
      Should explain I'm Northern Ireland been living in France for some time

    • @anndroid3712
      @anndroid3712 9 років тому

      Thankyou, we could hug each other...much appreciated.

    • @anndroid3712
      @anndroid3712 9 років тому +1

      Thankyou, we could hug each other...much appreciated.

    • @jqfrance6833
      @jqfrance6833 9 років тому

      +Ann Droid Not having extra long arms, so you would need to be near France :-). I the meantime ((((((((((U)))))))))) ;-)

  • @seanpaul3962
    @seanpaul3962 9 років тому +23

    I heard this song in my childhood,the rhythm and melody still fresh to me everytime as now as I was young.

  • @wolfgaming1447
    @wolfgaming1447 8 років тому +86

    Such a sad song makes me think of the fact that not every one has a nice life and that these people need friends and help

  • @markoneill2447
    @markoneill2447 9 років тому +60

    It's funny how the comments on this video are all nice. It just shows how this song effects people.

    • @zugrook101
      @zugrook101 8 років тому +12

      I agree, a sweet rarity. Just reminds us of good people.

    • @mastacheifa1182
      @mastacheifa1182 7 років тому +1

      Meanwhile, the comments on Never Gonna Give You Up...

    • @jimiguitar100
      @jimiguitar100 7 років тому

      Mark so right

    • @victorianidubhghaill
      @victorianidubhghaill 7 років тому +1

      Its lovely and heartwarming Im also learning this for a christmas play to let everyone to remember the meaning of christmas and all the homeless people

  • @Aspenowles34
    @Aspenowles34 7 років тому +3

    I only heard this song when I was on holiday in the summer, but I instantly fell in love with it. It is such a beautiful song that makes me realise that there are people out there who are homeless that have grown so used to being ignored and fading into the background that they no longer want to be spoken to anymore, or don't recognise that you are talking to them, even. It is a very sad world that we live in now.

  • @katiemcsporran3300
    @katiemcsporran3300 7 років тому +10

    My sister, who was my rock, taught me the words and guitar chords in the late 70's. Amazing. This was a massive favourite by family and friends and requested by all. Unkindly in September just passed (8th, 2016), Gillian was taken from us, but we had our pact that 'her' song will always be sung and remembered fondly. I love and miss you so much xx

  • @jaybudz1620
    @jaybudz1620 3 роки тому +7

    The part about the veteran hits hard, people need to remember that the older generations have a wealth of knowledge and stories that would make us seem incompetent and idle

  • @Pllitor
    @Pllitor 3 роки тому +12

    It's my favorite song, and there's no way in the world I'm going to stop hearing it

  • @tinkie3073
    @tinkie3073 Рік тому +3

    One of my favorites…it’s been so long since the last time i heard this song…then just this morning my officemate played this…really reminds me of my childhood and so I searched this on UA-cam ❤❤

  • @sugussugus5241
    @sugussugus5241 12 років тому +11

    i love this song ...its so special for me becouse im spanish but when my mom heard me singing this song for english class she was impressed :)

  • @johnysiking2831
    @johnysiking2831 Рік тому

    A very beautiful songs.
    One of my favorite songs..thanks.
    May God bless you guys..

  • @sugarplumfairy420
    @sugarplumfairy420 12 років тому +5

    Wow...I have no words to express how beautiful that was. Truly mesmerising. What a deeply touching voice he has. Thank you for posting this.

  • @shahdan61
    @shahdan61 13 років тому +1

    Memory keep flashing and flipping back its pages of how blissful life was when I was as a student studying there and staying at Leinster Square, Greater part of London. This beautiful song with the lyrics is enough to put me into the state of going down the memory lanes. Thank you sir for posting it. I love this song so much.

  • @alex-sv8ru
    @alex-sv8ru 4 роки тому +1

    This is such a sad yet lovely song.
    It tells people how fortunate they are, and tells them to look at themselves in a different more positive light, because no one cares about the "losers"

  • @drexler456
    @drexler456 9 років тому +5

    I just visited London for the first time in my life this december, and this song makes me miss it so much

  • @bigapplewatcher
    @bigapplewatcher 12 років тому +1

    Mein Cousin war vor einem halben Jahr schwerkrank, und dieses Lied hat mir sehr geholfen diese schwere Zeit zu überbrücken ♥

  • @kkmmrew
    @kkmmrew 7 років тому +1

    i sang this song back in elementary school music class and had such a deep connection to it. i completely forgot about it all these years until something sparked my memory. so glad i found it. still makes me cry after 10 years

  • @katiemcsporran3300
    @katiemcsporran3300 7 років тому +1

    I so love to sing this song. Big sis, taught me guitar chords and her amazing voice when I was only 4/5 years old. This was a family favourite. Lost my amazing sis last year, so means the world to me xx

  • @sarahknott2524
    @sarahknott2524 5 років тому +1

    This so means so much to me, my dad used to play it, while I would sing along... my dad passed away 10 years ago, and this song still breaks my heart, but i still know every word and although it makes me sad, I can't help smiling thinking of the memories. Xx

  • @ravenhill_TimesOfLore_1968
    @ravenhill_TimesOfLore_1968 9 років тому +18

    such a classic, pictures of old london spring to mind..

    • @Iskalla
      @Iskalla 8 років тому +3

      I wish I could still visit London and feel like I was seeing England's capital city. Very sad indeed.

    • @johannesmaximilian848
      @johannesmaximilian848 8 років тому +2

      Maybe you're right😓

    • @4628mb
      @4628mb 8 років тому +2

      i love this song and love London and i love the whole world , not like self centred people who not care others. lets share the world as its owned by all humanity

    • @jamiewesson898
      @jamiewesson898 5 років тому

      he wrote the song when he was in paris but changed it as london as it fitted better with the melody

  • @alexanderwahl7902
    @alexanderwahl7902 8 років тому +1

    What a song that makes you feel great again ,when you feel a bit loonley.
    This is such Great City and so many fantastic People .
    Ralph McTell has put this so nice and Shows their is more to LONDON and life

  • @giuliaprotto802
    @giuliaprotto802 9 років тому +17

    This always makes me cry, I sang this song in a summer camp with foreign people (we stayed there a month so we built very strong friendships). This song remember my friends and the whole camp that was amazing (onestly, it was the best month of my life) so I cry everytime. I miss my friends!😭😭

    • @florianhuber2124
      @florianhuber2124 9 років тому +1

      Don't worry, I'm sure you will see them again

    • @yannahg2838
      @yannahg2838 8 років тому +1

      The last day of a CISV camp is The hardest... I Feel you

    • @tgwopf
      @tgwopf 5 років тому

      Oml which village did u go to?

  • @pgakt
    @pgakt Рік тому +1

    This song used to make me so sad as a kid, so glad I found it so I can be sad as an adult too

  • @1984aok
    @1984aok 12 років тому +3

    use to sing this at school assembleys, very powerful lirics makes u think how lucky u are thanks for the upload.

  • @Peff2001
    @Peff2001 11 років тому +2

    My granddad loves this song and my grandma asked me to play it for him at his birthday for a surprise on my guitar
    Such a great song!

  • @zakosist
    @zakosist 8 років тому +3

    This is a beautiful and kinda sad song, with a good meaning I think we all could learn from

  • @TheHollowMoon
    @TheHollowMoon 11 років тому +1

    I grew up to this song, every school day our head master would make us sing it every morning, I didn't know what it meant then but I can truly appreciate it now. I wish I could join the people who once sat beside me and sing this once more. It was a much happier time back then.

  • @annxbyllx7768
    @annxbyllx7768 6 років тому +7

    My dad always listens to this song when he’s sad and the song breaks my heart.

  • @rosfelrub
    @rosfelrub 13 років тому +1

    Just wonderful... looking at lyric and music..!!
    But really sad at the same time..
    I learned this song in England exactly in Cambridge (perfectly sung by Peter & Derek), and it remaind on my mind forever... Great creation.! With much love, from Madrid-Spain...

  • @frankpaterson9786
    @frankpaterson9786 7 років тому +14

    This song always brings tears to my eyes. Social injustice does that sort of thing to me, and the lyrics of this wonderful song are just so spot on.

  • @Sleepy_Alligator
    @Sleepy_Alligator 10 років тому +7

    Heard this song today on NPR WDIY 88.1 and it really hit me. It was all I could not to cry hard right there in the middle of my work. Made me think of my own life, so many things taken for granted, many missed opportunities, faces long gone, where the heck am I going? Beautiful song.

    • @JamesRossiter57
      @JamesRossiter57 10 років тому +1

      I know what you mean and I lived in London and saw these people every day

    • @GJHopkins88
      @GJHopkins88 9 років тому +3

      Mark Ganter I must say as songs go there are not many that can be applied to so many people if you actually take a moment to think. I have walked the streets of London, it is filled with homeless young and old, but when you walk with blinkers like most people do they get forgotten. Another point is that it doesn't exclusively apply to London this is a song that applies to almost every Town/City that we walk through. It's a sad state of affairs, but this song allows people to pause for reflection.

  • @ImJustVilde
    @ImJustVilde 13 років тому +3

    I love this song. It is one of the most beautiful songs that ever have been made.

  • @maroman38
    @maroman38 10 місяців тому

    Incredible how many people this song touched...we all have our story. This songs united us.

  • @niamhwoods19
    @niamhwoods19 6 років тому +3

    The words are great to this. Big fan Ralph. If your ever in Derry can you give me a lift back to halls xox 😏

  • @carollindley2058
    @carollindley2058 5 років тому +3

    This song takes me right back to the early 70s when l had emigrated to Australia from England and feeling very homesick. This song came on the radio and made me cry but also made me think how lucky l really was.....

  • @gilldance4438
    @gilldance4438 2 роки тому +1

    I used to sing this as a teenager and after losing 2 children both aged 32 and another daughter having a stroke at 32 I still listen to it and realise that there are people who have less than me xxx

  • @egodeflation
    @egodeflation Рік тому

    One of the few songs that makes me still weeping

  • @davidmurray2463
    @davidmurray2463 7 років тому +4

    Timeless.... and relevent today....Beutiful tune!

  • @andreaslyng6583
    @andreaslyng6583 2 роки тому +2

    I never hear this seng before. It is beautiful

  • @weehubbyable
    @weehubbyable 5 років тому +2

    This made me cry so much what a beautiful song.

  • @johnsharpe734
    @johnsharpe734 7 років тому +2

    This song never fails to reach me no matter how many times I hear it!The uk governments need to listen to these words and think long and hard about whats going on and change things (some hope!)

  • @marendahm3358
    @marendahm3358 2 роки тому +2

    A great song, that shows the daily life of london
    The title is also perfect
    " Streets of london"

  • @AnyaMarie_
    @AnyaMarie_ 7 років тому +1

    This is one if the songs we sing in singing lessons and people who disliked this video have no soul.

  • @shannonslight5694
    @shannonslight5694 9 років тому +36

    This is what my mum sang to me at night it makes me so happy and sad so many memories

  • @BlakeRadcliff
    @BlakeRadcliff 7 років тому +2

    I first got to hear this song during English class and now I have these great yet sad nostalgic feelings every time I listen to it again today.

  • @paulineguest7024
    @paulineguest7024 5 років тому +4

    This was one of my dad's favourite songs. He died very young at only 43 and every time I sing this I think of him and remember singing it together.

  • @russellwarr3791
    @russellwarr3791 5 років тому +2

    This song is the ideal song for a 45 single, perfect speed, mesmerizing. I considered myself very fortunate and ended up buying a fresh copy.

  • @andrewbaker2094
    @andrewbaker2094 8 років тому +1

    beautiful no other words to describe it

    • @astralynes
      @astralynes 7 років тому

      omg I remember singing this song at school as a young girl used to make me cry #mrrosswasalegend

  • @bethpointer3046
    @bethpointer3046 12 років тому +2

    I'm from London and this changed my view on the people I looked over so much. I self harm and find myself feeling so very alone sometimes but this song made me realise how fortunate I am. This song makes me cry every time I hear or sing it because I know how much truth are in these words.

  • @elaine9098
    @elaine9098 7 років тому +4

    i have been to london. and you wont believe how many poor people there are. it makes me so sad. plz help the poor. and if you do this remember an act of kindness dosent need anything in return

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg 5 років тому

      elaine...Sell your computer or smartphone and donate it to the homeless if you're really that bothered. So easy to come on here preaching and telling others what to do.

  • @t444aty
    @t444aty 12 років тому +1

    By the way I love this song it puts things in perspective thanks for the up load and the guy who cemented on HAND give him the back of yours...

  • @J2442_7
    @J2442_7 7 років тому +4

    A special thank to our english teacher to make us discover this amazing music thank you a lot
    Hajar kh ✨🇲🇦

  • @dangtran8895
    @dangtran8895 8 років тому +1

    Que de souvenir de ma jeunesse ,quelle formidable époque!!!

  • @aprilrose8252
    @aprilrose8252 8 років тому +10

    My best mate sung this at out Summer Serenade at school, she did it really well. It's so beautiful. Hope a bunch of my family that knew are proud that she preformed it very well. xx

    • @laurawhitely7262
      @laurawhitely7262 8 років тому

      Rose Smiles_110401 this was mine and my dad's song before he died and I love it xxx

  • @Basti_2290
    @Basti_2290 4 роки тому +42

    still right in 2020 ....

  • @richardmcdonagh9773
    @richardmcdonagh9773 2 роки тому +1

    Love this song reminds of of growing up as a child my parents grandparents and aunty xx singing

  • @jessgibbs8702
    @jessgibbs8702 7 років тому +2

    I wanna say a massive thank you to my mate Brendan for introducing me to this song whilst I was on holiday last year. He'd sing it every night in the Irish bar he works at. Its helped me get through some pretty bad patches, and it's helped some close friends of mine as well.

  • @anaberrutti8164
    @anaberrutti8164 2 роки тому +2

    Hermoso tema!Me hace recordar mi juventud. 💕

  • @ibzos
    @ibzos 2 роки тому +3

    Who else remembers singing this in Primary school

  • @jennychettle1119
    @jennychettle1119 3 роки тому

    Thank you Chris! I love this! x

  • @cooperanna148
    @cooperanna148 4 роки тому +2

    This song needs to be heard more n more as not everyone is fortunate....I been there now its no life for a 15 years old girl so this song is sad

  • @Crazzzyqueeen
    @Crazzzyqueeen 12 років тому +1

    einfach nur wunderschön *___*

  • @50bfloyd
    @50bfloyd 9 років тому +21

    ralph every time im felling down and i hear this beautiful song it gives me the kick up arse.i need ,.because 4me it makes me realise its not about what i dont have. its how lucky i am 2 have what i do. thank u .poetry in motion ,p/s just my opinion but
    no matter what creed colour or way of life u may belive in we all have one thing in co mmon everyone loves music ,so keep her lit. joe

    • @MiningForPies
      @MiningForPies 9 років тому

      Same here.

    • @Taffy064
      @Taffy064 9 років тому +1

      +erica barker Beautifully put Erica, and so true.

    • @garryandleigh
      @garryandleigh 8 років тому +2

      Yeah same here

    • @zugrook101
      @zugrook101 8 років тому

      Same her Erica. I have a roof above my head.

    • @alanhughes536
      @alanhughes536 6 років тому

      This beautiful song always brings a tear to my eye, people who haven't been there can't or don't understand that there are a lot of different reasons why a lot of people are homeless, I was one of those people for a few years, and believe me, I met some wonderful people, made some good friends, some of whome I still see, and some who didn't make it , it's really very sad when no-one seems to care, I owe everything I now have to a few people who did , and am forever grateful to them. So please remember the next time you pass someone who is living on the street , that they really are just like you and me, and give them a glance and maybe a cup of coffee, it really can make a difference, it did for me. Thanks for listening . 👍.

  • @123viddy
    @123viddy 11 років тому +8

    My teacher sang this to us and I totally fell in love with it OMG

  • @jamesglucksman941
    @jamesglucksman941 2 роки тому

    Let me take a stab at this, though there are some beautiful comments below that are hard to top.
    I first heard this song on WNEW-FM during my sophomore year of high school, 1972-3. Though my family life was decent, I did not enjoy social acceptance. That year was the first year I had some. This song reminded me that there were others less fortunate.
    That period of my life was particularly meaningful for other reasons. My Dad died of rectal cancer. I met my soon to be stepfather almost immediately thereafter. It was a case of going from great to greater as far as parents, at the stage of my life where the male parent simply mattered more. So the lyric "so how can you tell me you're lonely and say for you that the sun don't shine" really rang true.
    One example of this was in October 1972. There was a kid, let's call him "Bobby S." who was intermittently a good playmate and a tormentor. When we came back to school that September he really didn't look or seem good. My parents (my father was still alive) were driving me back from evening adult education at the high school. I said, in the car "Bobby really doesn't look or seem right these days." My father said "I detect a note of concern in your voice." Evidently he was surprised given the very negative history. I said "yes."
    That was one of the most meaningful moments of my last days with Dad, and ties into the song lyric quite well.

  • @StephanieSmith-jj9gx
    @StephanieSmith-jj9gx 11 років тому +1

    we've been learning this song and it really inspires me, the words are so touching...
    this is my favourite song..

  • @melissacrispino8871
    @melissacrispino8871 3 роки тому +1

    when your Sad you definatealy understand the lyrics 👌 This song will always be my Favorite ❤ Bring me back to good old days "Streetoflondon

  • @ImJustVilde
    @ImJustVilde 13 років тому +1

    I got this as a homework lol. Thx for the lyrics

  • @gaobamroongpong7256
    @gaobamroongpong7256 11 років тому +1

    This song reminds me of some geezer at tower bridge of london, although we're different nationalities, but my mind respected him like grandfather.

  • @keoarmitage-sharp6906
    @keoarmitage-sharp6906 8 років тому +1

    I used to sing this every day,it makes me cry !!!😭😭😭♥

  • @michaelcrossan8106
    @michaelcrossan8106 Рік тому

    One.of.my.all.time.favourites.pure.classic..sad.but.what.a.voice.

  • @ellaknidlberger2335
    @ellaknidlberger2335 10 років тому +46

    That Song makes me cry

    • @davefrost5955
      @davefrost5955 9 років тому +1

      +Grim Grin Wonder why...

    • @annxbyllx7768
      @annxbyllx7768 6 років тому +1

      Me too. When my cat died after 20 years my dad listened to it and cried. Breaks my heart every time

    • @Haribuddhi
      @Haribuddhi 6 років тому

      Crying now

  • @MissElaineTang
    @MissElaineTang 7 років тому +1

    Very meaningful touching song! Thanks for uploading.

  • @pluscheinhornxd1248
    @pluscheinhornxd1248 9 років тому +1

    Danke mit diesem Lied hast mir sehr geholfen da ich es für die Schule lernen muss

  • @ducciogambino9996
    @ducciogambino9996 7 років тому +2

    Adoro questa canzone.

  • @FlowRiderGC
    @FlowRiderGC 10 років тому +2

    my dad told me this was one of his favourite songs so I had to check it out and wow...beautiful :)

  • @begonadefrutosmartinez4161
    @begonadefrutosmartinez4161 4 роки тому +1

    Streets of Madrid, the theme of this song is worldly and timeless

  • @kallenemet8476
    @kallenemet8476 2 роки тому +1

    I love this song, It is a melancholy, but a great, heartwarming song - symbolic for many big cities
    around the world. - - Anyhow, a lot thanks for this video and its nice lyrics. (8/29-2022)

  • @tomchambers4537
    @tomchambers4537 10 років тому +2

    Now I can play this song. Great song

  • @rachelquarrell71
    @rachelquarrell71 6 років тому +2

    What a beautiful song.Ome of my favs

  • @kole3465
    @kole3465 8 років тому +16

    i heard this song in schoold when i had class of english and they puted this song for some work and it was amaizing:D

  • @newuk26
    @newuk26 9 років тому +2

    Beautiful song!

  • @TheSteve1955
    @TheSteve1955 12 років тому +1

    thank you for sharing this is true great song

  • @bernardjoyce1288
    @bernardjoyce1288 5 років тому +3

    Came across a song by Heritage Singers You gave me love.. Like this one I cannot pass a homeless person without contributing something
    So sad to see so many.

    • @nickprica3127
      @nickprica3127 5 років тому

      i really am thankfull for what i have and like you i will help anybody in need

  • @camillagunner1860
    @camillagunner1860 6 років тому +3

    Still so relevant today I remember my mum playing this on 45 record 😂 seems so long ago still a great tune with so much emotion

  • @nengimotelionelateifienyoi661
    @nengimotelionelateifienyoi661 10 років тому +1

    a lovely music with touching words

  • @bellx227
    @bellx227 6 років тому +18

    My mum used to sing me to sleep with this makes me happy to listen to it

  • @sarahclarke8946
    @sarahclarke8946 8 років тому +12

    "How can you tell me that your lonely?And say for you that the sun don't shine?"Depression and Anxiety.They sure as shit don't make the sun shine.

    • @markrae1317
      @markrae1317 8 років тому

      +Sarah Clarke How can you tell me that *you're* lonely.

  • @angussaunders2933
    @angussaunders2933 10 років тому +1

    this song helped me through the rough times

  • @maryfifield5639
    @maryfifield5639 11 років тому +1

    one of my late mums favourite records and now my 10 year old daughter sings it at school. thats a full circle!!!!

  • @jackjones8363
    @jackjones8363 11 місяців тому

    I'd never realised in the past how sad this song really is. Listening in 2024 I hear it with a whole new meaning.