Anyone that remembers Ralph McTell from the 60's London folk clubs will know that the old lady carrying her home in two carrier bags that he sings of was, I think, Old Meg, who was a sad, regular sight around Soho in those far off days.....Never fails to give goose bumps, this song.
I was homeless for four years, and at this time of year I thank God that I am not on the streets. I remember my friends at this time who died of homeless related problems. God Bless you, especially Harry...RIP
God bless you sir 🙏 I've worked with the homeless for a few years 🙏 I've got so much respect for you and anyone homeless and I'll carry on giving homeless people all they need 🙏 well as much as I can.
I remember my first trip to Europe. I had never seen homeless people before. I was shocked. Now they are everywhere. I try to carry some cash just to give to them. I ran away from college when I was 17, with 50 cents in my pocket. This was back in 1970. People were so kind to me.
So true, now it's also the streets of DUBLIN...I think its so Sad.. and there's so much greed in the WORLD....I always give, and share a chat, I'm told by many, people don't even show the a glance, we are all brothers and sisters, we should at least care....GOD, BLESS THEM ALL...X
He actualy wrote this when he was in paris ,,it was based on paris just like the man who wrote Sherlock holmes connan doyle lived in Edinburgh it had the cobbles the smoke from the chimneys fog that was what inspired him,,,,,..same with song it could apply to any city then and now nothings changed cheers
Never heard this song in all my 58 years on this earth. It's about time!!! What a beautiful song. My God. Respect to the artist for this apparently classic tune. So Beautiful. So eloquently written and sung. The world needs a big group hug and we all need to sing the same song. Peace and Love.
this song break's my heart when ever I hear it , sadness fills me ,we all struggle but homeless people more than most, nobody knows how they really feel unless you are homeless,may God bless them and show them his love through the love of Godly people amen.
+JoeStunner Yeah Joe ,me too , wonderful song. Depressing video - sadly not just London , most major cities in the world have homelessness, thanks to greedy governments and Royal families. Sadly in the modern world buying nuclear weapons and holidays for the Queen take priority over the common people....
+JoeStunner It still moves me after 30 odd years. It is a mark of shame on Western Governments that 47 years after this song was first released nothing at all has changed.
+Gandrhulf Harbard i was living in brixton by The time this song came out And lived in London for over than 3 years beside I have tried so mano times to fine a helping Hand to some of those homeless you'd be surpriesed to find out how many refused. ..Most of them likes their life
forgot about this song ... was introduced to it in 1971 when I visited London ... What a beautiful song about the poverty hidden under the surface of what was then 'Swinging London".
First heard this in the 70's - about 10 yrs old - it moved me then, and it moves me now still. Just such a good and sad portrayal of those that have not! I defy anyone not to have a lump in their throat!
So wunderbare Musik gab es nur in den 60er und 70ern. Dieser Song ergreift einen noch heute - nur ist es ein gewaltiger Unterschied, ob man den Song heute oder eben vor 43 Jahren sich angehört hat ...
classic track this one, was 17 when this came out and, livin in a small village in Yorkshire , a place where everyone new every one else. London was a different world to me then, I didn't no what poverty was. as life had it, I ended up livin in London for over 30 yrs, still live here and one things for sure, I no all about poverty and loneliness on these streets, ive seen it with my own eyes every day for 30 yrs.the words to this track were true back in 1975 and, theyre true now at xmas 2017
'The man outside the seaman's mission' says it all, the forgotten Merchant Navy. without whom there would be a London as we know it, people can't fight without food, planes can't fly without petrol all brought in by the Merchant Navy of which I was proud to be a forgotten hero. Take time to visit the MN memorial at Tower Hill and see how many thousands died with hardly any mean of defending themselves, it only took one torpedo for the crew of a tanker to die a horrible death. Gone but not forgotten
I spent fifty years at sea in the Merchant Navy - and saw it go from 80% of the world´s shipping down to about 4% after we joined the EU - and during the Second World War we had more casualties than the army, the navy and the airforce put together - and were awarded not a single medal...!
Poetry to music from an amazing few years when people like Ralph, Cat Stevens, Paul Simon, Don MacLean and others created genuinely timeless, classic songs.
A moving song, tenderly rendered by Mctell, lyricist and performer, with some exquisitely illustrative stills: had me weeping at my keyboard for pure joy... Oh! The humanity of it all...!
Have you seen the old man In the closed-down market Kicking up the paper, 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 I'll 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 I'll 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 Then 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 I'll 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
And yet loneliness affects millions of well off people who live in mansions. Seeing others on the streets living in appalling conditions cannot turn on a switch in a lonely persons mind just because they see many living in agony. Loneliness and depression hold each others hands and even a warm bed and full stomach at night cannot compensate a lonely and empty mind.
There’s none so blind, than those that see, never walk past anyone without a smile or a hello. I was once in a room full of people at Christmas, but so lonely, my lovely husband a serving soldier was doing his duty for queen and country. God was I so alone.
I love the photographs you've chosen to accompany this song. I've always loved this song but you've raised a new awareness with your choice of images. Well done and I hope that many more people appreciate the message you are spreading. It's a very sad world we live in when the songs that entertain us also portray so much human misery and no one really seems to care.
Britons! We have been through thick and thin and together we stand, together we can do anything, we need to rebuild our wonderful nation to the standard it used to be. Together, united as one, liberal, socialist, all are equal in our nation. A nation of greatness, technology, advancement, intellectuals. Improve yourself, to improve your nation. Let patriotism flow through you for our nation. Unite hand in hand as our ancestors did. For we were and still can be, great.
This song says so much !!! if only we all acted on the words of this song then there would be far less sadness or suffering for so many people in our world, if we all helped just one person each then we would all make such a positive difference for so many who suffer a daily existence... Terry -X-
🤔 Den Song habe ich das erste Mal als Jugendliche im Zeltlager am Lagerfeuer gemeinsam mit den anderen gesungen. Einer spielte Gitarre dazu. Es war berührend. Und das ist es heute noch! ☺
Lest we never forget the needy, whatever the circumstances to their plight. Well done to the person who decided to put this on youtube, it just goes to prove there are some that care in this turbulent world.
This is the first time I have heard this song. I was born in London but left when I was but 8 months of age. This will be placed in my favorites. Very inspirational.
This was all about me for 10 years, except it was here in the United States, a very lonely time. But then I heard the voice of God and I quit abusing drugs and alcohol and I asked Jesus into my heart ❤ and since 1986 I am not alone anymore. It can happen to you too, if you want. If anyone is anti religion, this IS NOT about religion or what church you go to, it's about Jesus
I have been working with the Homeless for 47 years now and its just getting worse. And I have absolutely no answers. One minute someone has a good Job, a Wife and Children, - and then suddenly its good along with self-respect and motivation.
HerbyPumpkin An end to the worldwide banking cartel and the corporate state in which people are cheap cattle serving their money god globalist masters would be a start. A return to the nation state and England's legacy of freedom and independence is needed for the rest of Europe to follow. Brexit is the beginning, if the masters don't strangle it in the cradle.
i love this song! the pictures describe the song so darn well and it makes me really sad that there are so many poor, sick and homeless poeple, not just in london, but everywhere:(
LONDON was just like the big city surrounded with the poor,homeless,hungry people looking for the chance to survive,like the rest of the cities all over the world.👉May GOD give them the better future.❤❤❤ Surasak Bangkok Thailand
My old fella ww2 vet identified to this tune.🎵…Not a well man and only managed to stay with us until 1979 …Died aged 53. Before his time. 🕰️.Rest in peace Dad ✊
A lot of people commenting have scarcely ever slept out on the streets in their lives. Nor have they gone up and down on night buses. It is, actually, quite invigorating to be out and is preferred by quite a substantial number of people as a way of life. When you are on the streets you are not just a number.
this video is sooo fitting and makes the point of the song that much clearer!!! makes ya feel guilty for having bad days when ya see how bad some people have it!!!!
a sad yet such a great song. its relevance in todays and yet yesterdays society too is bang on. nobody should be homeless cold or left to just decay away. this should be a Christmas number 1. not a poxy Xfactor winner. id buy this in a heartbeat..
Have you seen the old man In a closed-down market? Kicking up the paper With his worn out shoes In his eyes, you see no pride And 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 I'll show you something to make you change your mind In the all night café At a quarter past eleven Same old man Sitting there on his own Looking at the world Over the rim of his teacup 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 Show you something to make you change your mind Source: LyricFind
in 1975, our hippyish french teacher, whom cos he was so easy going, didn't get much attention during his lessons but at school assembly one unusual morning (maybe the headmaster was away ) the guy Mr Bidmead, had his acoustic & did this song to audience of punks & herberts - when he finished, you could of heard a pin drop - followed by loud applause! new forest
Sad times this song bought back memories when I was a youth and you saw people living the way they did on street corners it's so so sad we live in a country that's not poor this shouldn't be happening. These people need help and if I could afford to help them I would with pleasure. Sad
This should be sung as an anthem in schools, churches, caring for others is what life is REALLY all about. We are a global family. There is no room for violence or aggression.
In the old cafe' at a quarter past eleven,, the clock actually shows a quarter past ten or am I missing something here!????!Love the song,, the era, the lyrics and the ambiance, love it ,, love it ,, love it,,!!XX
I was a student at Warwick Uni in the old days when as a special,, Ralph on stage... wonderful. Yes it goes back a few years Some pillock worse for wear on boose shouted at him a number of times until Ralph said, from the stage, I'll meet you outside bastard. The pillock melted...but the respect for Ralph was a sensation. From that day I love this guy I really annoyed my wife one day when I saw a disheveled man begging, I sat down beside him and we talked for maybe an hour.......That man could have been me...there but for fortune. THEN I really upset marital harmony as I gave all our shopping !!!! and said to wife well we can buy it again....he cant. Ralph you have stirred in people the care and love for others....I do wish it was the same today
if only I could turn the clock back........gees we were young then and didn't know these songs would become our lives songbook. Nice to look back though
Ralph's second recording of this. From his album "Streets"..he wanted to do it this way ever since his '69 original,which was a solo, almost a demo..the accompaniment here hits the spot, just perfect,and sadly it's hard to find this best version these days..listen to the beauty.
after all lifes troubles and strife has gone you realise life has so much to offer...just remember what made you today can never be taken away... love life and be strong..... its not always dark at six :)
So so poiniant, n always to this day still reaching out to those that need it most.now more than ever, don't walk past them....see if they need just a cup of tea n a hug x
Mancheste have pulled togwther and so can you and so can we. we have learned but sometimes it takes something more to pull us all together. london rocks and dont forget it xxxx
Anyone that remembers Ralph McTell from the 60's London folk clubs will know that the old lady carrying her home in two carrier bags that he sings of was, I think, Old Meg, who was a sad, regular sight around Soho in those far off days.....Never fails to give goose bumps, this song.
I was homeless for four years, and at this time of year I thank God that I am not on the streets. I remember my friends at this time who died of homeless related problems. God Bless you, especially Harry...RIP
God bless you my brother, sorry for the lost of your friend Harry 🙏❤
God bless you sir 🙏 I've worked with the homeless for a few years 🙏 I've got so much respect for you and anyone homeless and I'll carry on giving homeless people all they need 🙏 well as much as I can.
I remember my first trip to Europe. I had never seen homeless people before. I was shocked. Now they are everywhere. I try to carry some cash just to give to them. I ran away from college when I was 17, with 50 cents in my pocket. This was back in 1970. People were so kind to me.
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So true, now it's also the streets of DUBLIN...I think its so Sad.. and there's so much greed in the WORLD....I always give, and share a chat, I'm told by many, people don't even show the a glance, we are all brothers and sisters, we should at least care....GOD, BLESS THEM ALL...X
Sadly, not just London anymore, the song has so much relevance and Ralph McTell hit the nail on the head with this.
Just
He actualy wrote this when he was in paris ,,it was based on paris just like the man who wrote Sherlock holmes connan doyle lived in Edinburgh it had the cobbles the smoke from the chimneys fog that was what inspired him,,,,,..same with song it could apply to any city then and now nothings changed cheers
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AnnieBlackmore I have been living in Paris & it makes me remember with sadness all the homeless too.
Ich liebe das lied
Never heard this song in all my 58 years on this earth. It's about time!!! What a beautiful song. My God. Respect to the artist for this apparently classic tune. So Beautiful. So eloquently written and sung. The world needs a big group hug and we all need to sing the same song. Peace and Love.
Retro man A song from december 1974
It's a wonderful song,and timeless. We are lucky to have had Ralph.
this song break's my heart when ever I hear it , sadness fills me ,we all struggle but homeless people more than most, nobody knows how they really feel unless you are homeless,may God bless them and show them his love through the love of Godly people amen.
Over 40 years after first hearing this as a small kid, it still moves me.
+JoeStunner Yeah Joe ,me too , wonderful song. Depressing video - sadly not just London , most major cities in the world have homelessness, thanks to greedy governments and Royal families. Sadly in the modern world buying nuclear weapons and holidays for the Queen take priority over the common people....
+JoeStunner It still moves me after 30 odd years. It is a mark of shame on Western Governments that 47 years after this song was first released nothing at all has changed.
+Gandrhulf Harbard yes .... guvmints should do something .... or maybe the song is saying we're ALL to blame ?
+Gandrhulf Harbard i was living in brixton by The time this song came out And lived in London for over than 3 years beside I have tried so mano times to fine a helping Hand to some of those homeless you'd be surpriesed to find out how many refused. ..Most of them likes their life
injustice is timeless, this is a song from the heart thats why it touched you, it still means something !
Das Lied macht echt nachdenklich und traurig. Man was muss man dankbar sein das es einem relativ gut geht.
I grow up with ralph Mctell and since I first heard this in the 80s it still has me crying everytime I here this great song....thanks Ralph xx
This is what you call real folk music!
Loved this song for many decades, beautiful music and wonderful lyrics with a timeless message.
forgot about this song ... was introduced to it in 1971 when I visited London ... What a beautiful song about the poverty hidden under the surface of what was then 'Swinging London".
time is the best way to judge a song and a film....we can safely say this is a classic...
A true classic and one of the best melodies i have ever heard.
Thankyou
This was actually the very first time I ever heard this Song....I found it timely and was moved deeply by it. That is known as Art.
Never heared this before? Wow, must have been a plezant surprise.
First heard this in the 70's - about 10 yrs old - it moved me then, and it moves me now still. Just such a good and sad portrayal of those that have not! I defy anyone not to have a lump in their throat!
He has a lovely voice. Love this song. Thanks for sharing Nov 1, 2019 from Malaysia
So wunderbare Musik gab es nur in den 60er und 70ern. Dieser Song ergreift einen noch heute - nur ist es ein gewaltiger Unterschied, ob man den Song heute oder eben vor 43 Jahren sich angehört hat ...
Reminds me of my Dad, miss him, great song.
classic track this one, was 17 when this came out and, livin in a small village in Yorkshire , a place where everyone new every one else. London was a different world to me then, I didn't no what poverty was. as life had it, I ended up livin in London for over 30 yrs, still live here and one things for sure, I no all about poverty and loneliness on these streets, ive seen it with my own eyes every day for 30 yrs.the words to this track were true back in 1975 and, theyre true now at xmas 2017
A very deep life lesson in this song. This song has been with with me for many years
An exquisite musical masterpiece, I loved this as a child, and I still do.
'The man outside the seaman's mission' says it all, the forgotten Merchant Navy. without whom there would be a London as we know it, people can't fight without food, planes can't fly without petrol all brought in by the Merchant Navy of which I was proud to be a forgotten hero. Take time to visit the MN memorial at Tower Hill and see how many thousands died with hardly any mean of defending themselves, it only took one torpedo for the crew of a tanker to die a horrible death.
Gone but not forgotten
I used to work at Trinity House and we'd attend the memorial on Armistice Day - so moving.
thankyou my friend.
I spent fifty years at sea in the Merchant Navy - and saw it go from 80% of the world´s shipping down to about 4% after we joined the EU - and during the Second World War we had more casualties than the army, the navy and the airforce put together - and were awarded not a single medal...!
Struan Robertson my late father was also a merchant seaman sir god bless
I'm still alive...and was at sea (in the MN) for fifty years...
Being homeless twice for over twenty years combined this song means so much, makes me so great full for what I have now
Viele Erinnerungen. träumen pur.
Poetry to music from an amazing few years when people like Ralph, Cat Stevens, Paul Simon, Don MacLean and others created genuinely timeless, classic songs.
A moving song, tenderly rendered by Mctell, lyricist and performer, with some exquisitely illustrative stills: had me weeping at my keyboard for pure joy...
Oh! The humanity of it all...!
Magnificent song, magnificent message! THIS WORLD MUST CHANGE!
Beautiful. Hits me like a thunder first time i hear it...amazing song...
Have you seen the old man
In the closed-down market
Kicking up the paper,
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
I'll 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
I'll 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
Then 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
I'll 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
Saw and heard Ralph play this live when he supported The Everly Brothers in 1987. Great song.
Whoa! Must be surreal to hear "streets of London" and "wake up Little Suzie" on the same bill...!
Beautifully made video of a classic song. Thank you.
learnt to play this at school, first ever song i learnt to play, still loving it in 2022, awesome song, x
this always makes me cry when i hear it
it was our leavers song at my primary school and it always brings back so many memories
Stunning song. Has never left me from being a child.
And yet loneliness affects millions of well off people who live in mansions. Seeing others on the streets living in appalling conditions cannot turn on a switch in a lonely persons mind just because they see many living in agony. Loneliness and depression hold each others hands and even a warm bed and full stomach at night cannot compensate a lonely and empty mind.
aint that the truth brother
Your right mate, loneliness is a different thing completely to poverty. Both are terrible things to have to live with.
id rather be lonely in a mansion than on the street.
There’s none so blind, than those that see, never walk past anyone without a smile or a hello. I was once in a room full of people at Christmas, but so lonely, my lovely husband a serving soldier was doing his duty for queen and country. God was I so alone.
London today is not the London I knew years ago........ I treasure this song.
I love the photographs you've chosen to accompany this song. I've always loved this song but you've raised a new awareness with your choice of images. Well done and I hope that many more people appreciate the message you are spreading. It's a very sad world we live in when the songs that entertain us also portray so much human misery and no one really seems to care.
this song is one of those that you need to listen to when you are feeling hard done by, a great melody. thanks for sharing
Britons! We have been through thick and thin and together we stand, together we can do anything, we need to rebuild our wonderful nation to the standard it used to be. Together, united as one, liberal, socialist, all are equal in our nation. A nation of greatness, technology, advancement, intellectuals. Improve yourself, to improve your nation. Let patriotism flow through you for our nation. Unite hand in hand as our ancestors did. For we were and still can be, great.
If only Sir Percival . . If only
THIS APPLIES TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TOO,MY BROTHER.
ALEXANDER FLEMING, WASH DC/VA, USA
APRIL 21, 2015
ALEXANDER FLEMING i hope so ......
great song! I'm 90's but I dearly and immensely love the past past time songs as it is full of story and meaning.....
This song says so much !!! if only we all acted on the words of this song then there would be far less sadness or suffering for so many people in our world, if we all helped just one person each then we would all make such a positive difference for so many who suffer a daily existence...
Terry -X-
Oh my God, I haven't heared that song since years. Thank you for upload.
I lived on the streets for many years. I had more friends then, than I have now.
a truly brilliant song from Ralph.
Me too mate, remember this song from my childhood, still hits home.
Thank you, shows me, that I am not alone with my thoughts
🤔 Den Song habe ich das erste Mal als Jugendliche im Zeltlager am Lagerfeuer gemeinsam mit den anderen gesungen. Einer spielte Gitarre dazu. Es war berührend. Und das ist es heute noch! ☺
Lest we never forget the needy, whatever the circumstances to their plight. Well done to the person who decided to put this on youtube, it just goes to prove there are some that care in this turbulent world.
That song! break my heart.
This is the first time I have heard this song. I was born in London but left when I was but 8 months of age. This will be placed in my favorites. Very inspirational.
เพลงเศร้าสะท้อนชีวิตแต่ก็เพราะ และชอบชมคลิปค่ะ
This was all about me for 10 years, except it was here in the United States, a very lonely time. But then I heard the voice of God and I quit abusing drugs and alcohol and I asked Jesus into my heart ❤ and since 1986 I am not alone anymore. It can happen to you too, if you want. If anyone is anti religion, this IS NOT about religion or what church you go to, it's about Jesus
We don't realize how good we have it and how fortunes can change overnight.
I have been working with the Homeless for 47 years now and its just getting worse. And I have absolutely no answers. One minute someone has a good Job, a Wife and Children, - and then suddenly its good along with self-respect and motivation.
HerbyPumpkin An end to the worldwide banking cartel and the corporate state in which people are cheap cattle serving their money god globalist masters would be a start. A return to the nation state and England's legacy of freedom and independence is needed for the rest of Europe to follow. Brexit is the beginning, if the masters don't strangle it in the cradle.
i love this song! the pictures describe the song so darn well and it makes me really sad that there are so many poor, sick and homeless poeple, not just in london, but everywhere:(
Wow, Amazing with so much feeling really good thanks for ubload
Greeetings from
Germany
LONDON was just like the big city surrounded with the poor,homeless,hungry people looking for the chance to survive,like the rest of the cities all over the world.👉May GOD give them the better future.❤❤❤ Surasak Bangkok Thailand
i love this song...
a girl at ma school sang it and i was blown away...
Traxer from Norway
My old fella ww2 vet identified to this tune.🎵…Not a well man and only managed to stay with us until 1979 …Died aged 53.
Before his time. 🕰️.Rest in peace Dad ✊
omg this song almost made me cry! great lyrics... great melody... i love it.
A lot of people commenting have scarcely ever slept out on the streets in their lives. Nor have they gone up and down on night buses. It is, actually, quite invigorating to be out and is preferred by quite a substantial number of people as a way of life. When you are on the streets you are not just a number.
Deep, like a worm's grave.
indeed pix, but the uncertainty of that lifestyle can wear thin.
I've been out on the "streets" quite a few times "skip diving" for food !
have you
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WELL DONE RALPH McTELL FOR BRINGING THIS SONG TO RECORD
this video is sooo fitting and makes the point of the song that much clearer!!! makes ya feel guilty for having bad days when ya see how bad some people have it!!!!
a sad yet such a great song. its relevance in todays and yet yesterdays society too is bang on. nobody should be homeless cold or left to just decay away. this should be a Christmas number 1. not a poxy Xfactor winner. id buy this in a heartbeat..
Have not lived in or nearl London for 45 years but love the song
Have you seen the old man
In a closed-down market?
Kicking up the paper
With his worn out shoes
In his eyes, you see no pride
And 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
I'll show you something to make you change your mind
In the all night café
At a quarter past eleven
Same old man
Sitting there on his own
Looking at the world
Over the rim of his teacup
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
Show you something to make you change your mind
Source: LyricFind
Nicht gerade ein Gassenhauer, aber ein Lied mit sehr viel Tiefgang - sehr schöne nachdenkliche Ballade!
in 1975, our hippyish french teacher, whom cos he was so easy going, didn't get much attention during his lessons but at school assembly one unusual morning (maybe the headmaster was away ) the guy Mr Bidmead, had his acoustic & did this song to audience of punks & herberts - when he finished, you could of heard a pin drop - followed by loud applause! new forest
He would probably get the sack if he did it these days, for deviating from the curriculum or some sort of bullshit.
What means “Punks and Herberts“?
Fantastic, thanks for sharing. This is what the kids need , something a bit different
Herbert pre modern Chav
Beautiful 😀😀😀😀
Sad times this song bought back memories when I was a youth and you saw people living the way they did on street corners it's so so sad we live in a country that's not poor this shouldn't be happening. These people need help and if I could afford to help them I would with pleasure. Sad
Been a favorite of mine since he wrote it way back. Give blessings for what we have.
This should be sung as an anthem in schools, churches, caring for others is what life is REALLY all about. We are a global family. There is no room for violence or aggression.
yep indeed after all this years , it' s still an amazing song
What a beautiful interpretation..nice as..thanks
Beautiful song... awesome video!
Love this song very much, can't stop replay
LIVED THERE IN KILLBURN LONDON 1969 THIS SONG STILL MEANS SO MUCH. THERE BUT FORTUNE
In the old cafe' at a quarter past eleven,, the clock actually shows a quarter past ten or am I missing something here!????!Love the song,, the era, the lyrics and the ambiance, love it ,, love it ,, love it,,!!XX
poignant and beautiful loved this as a kid and even more now
So hauntingly beautiful and so heartbreaking and it's still going on all over the uk in 2017.
he is a very very good singer .. this song is so wonderful (= i luv it
I was a student at Warwick Uni in the old days when as a special,, Ralph on stage... wonderful. Yes it goes back a few years
Some pillock worse for wear on boose shouted at him a number of times until Ralph said, from the stage, I'll meet you outside bastard.
The pillock melted...but the respect for Ralph was a sensation. From that day I love this guy
I really annoyed my wife one day when I saw a disheveled man begging, I sat down beside him and we talked for maybe an hour.......That man could have been me...there but for fortune.
THEN I really upset marital harmony as I gave all our shopping !!!! and said to wife well we can buy it again....he cant.
Ralph you have stirred in people the care and love for others....I do wish it was the same today
still a song of our time
Super Song i sang the Song for thirty Year in my scool its a aktuellety song today thank you
Von 1974 da habe ich diesen tollen Song das erste Mal gehört...
Beautiful music. I apreciate it
if only I could turn the clock back........gees we were young then and didn't know these songs would become our lives songbook. Nice to look back though
I've got a lump in my throat now. That brings home the true meaning of the lyrics!
a person shud listen to this song at least once a day,, we have so much so true,, grt song,,
Ralph's second recording of this.
From his album "Streets"..he wanted to do it this way ever since his '69 original,which was a solo, almost a demo..the accompaniment here hits the spot, just perfect,and sadly it's hard to find this best version these days..listen to the beauty.
after all lifes troubles and strife has gone you realise life has so much to offer...just remember what made you today can never be taken away... love life and be strong..... its not always dark at six :)
well told.
beautifully sung. should be an anthem.
So so poiniant, n always to this day still reaching out to those that need it most.now more than ever, don't walk past them....see if they need just a cup of tea n a hug x
Good song. Little Tell from Switzerland ...
To all of us who have all in life, let us always think of the less fortunate and help all we can for those who have next to nothing
Mancheste have pulled togwther and so can you and so can we. we have learned but sometimes it takes something more to pull us all together. london rocks and dont forget it xxxx
An ageless song thanks.
Michael
A man is only poor with the wrong friends. Better alone than in bad company. A society will be judge by how the most vulnerable members are treated.