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1944 - Ralph May born: Dec. 3rd. Famborough, Kent. 1947 - His father leaves home; the family move to Croydon. 1951 - Learns to play the harmonica and discovers Laurel Hardy and Flash Gordon at Saturday morning pictures. 1954 - Ralph makes his stage debut at school pantomime performing 'Where Will The Baby's Dimple Be?' 1957 - Swaps his harmonica for a ukulele and forms a band. 1959 - Takes up the guitar. Leaves school and joins the army as a boy soldier. 1960 - Buys himself out of the Queen's Surrey Regiment Junior Leaders Battalion for £50. Returns to his studies, this time at Croydon Tech. 1962 - Ralph leaves home to travel. At first to the south coast of England and then to France, Belgium, Italy, Germany and even as far ac Greece and Turkey. He makes More... (Submit New Ralph McTell Lyrics) (Submit New Ralph McTell Lyrics) Review about Ralph McTell Streets of London | Reviewer: Micron ------ About the song Streets Of London performed by Ralph McTell I love this song too and play it often. Now I seem to remember reading that this song was written during a tour of Europe and Ralph was appalled by the scenes of poverty he saw in Paris. He wrote the song and titled it London to avoid offending the French. Anyone care to comment? McTell-One of my greatest inspirations | Reviewer: Chris Bird ------ About artist/band Ralph McTell Ralph I think the title says it all. I'm just the singer-songwriter who never made it, but with everything I've learned from you, mate it's just a wonder I'm not megafamous! Thanks for so much pleasure and for my daughter's name Naomi(because of your song). Seeya again soon, hopefully.fRROM Chris from where in the dreamland, souls take flight! I'll play it with compassion. | Reviewer: Sarah Kelly ------ About the song Streets Of London performed by Ralph McTell Born an English Girl, working as a nurse in cardiology in Canada,lucky enough to be a camp nurse this summer in Ontario playing the piano for some camp songs. I'll play this with pride to help others to continue to try to be more compassionate and kind and to try to make a difference for the good. It's brings back stories as told by my (missed) grand parents. This song is like an old friend | Reviewer: Martin Cox ------ About the song Streets Of London performed by Ralph McTell I picked up my guitar today and without thinking played through the chord sequence of this song. When I realised what I was playing I started to sing, but could only remember the last verse, so I was glad to find this set of lyrics. It just felt to natural to sing and play it again, then I realised I probably haven't done so for nearly 30 years! I used to sing it all the time while at school and even performed it in assembly once... Great song. Kids | Reviewer: J.Barrie ------ About artist/band Ralph McTell Alphabet Zoo was a staple car tape for many a year, and having children was always a valid but correct excuse for me to enjoy. I to this day will never understand why there are people who cant sing along and can only imagine that their trips were not as eagerly anticipated as ours, streets of london (our way) | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Streets Of London performed by Ralph McTell i used to sing this at primary in the school choir and it made the year 3 teacher cry (which at the time you can imagine we all thought was pretty funny!) and the song for us was split in to 4/5 parts 2 people did solo's on parts of the first verse we all sang the chorus all the time and and so on and then everyone sang the last verse. i can still even now remember my few lines: in the all nightcafe, at a quarter past eleven, same ols man sitting there on his own (my friend sang the next line then together we sang) each tea lasts an hour and he wanders home alone. then it was just another song to me, but now as i take singing more seriosly and i am older i understand the meaning, and just like my old year 3 teacher, it makes me cry! For my Father | Reviewer: Jeannie ------ About the song Streets Of London performed by Ralph McTell I had to have the words to this. My father was born and raised in the east end of London and remembers WWII well. He told me many stories over the years. This song just says it all and my only question remains - Why haven't things changed? The New Grande Affaire | Reviewer: Peter Thompson ------ About the song Grande Affaire performed by Ralph McTell Ralph's original is great but please hear my version, released in April 2007, track 13 on my CD "Taking a Dive". Ralph's comments are found on www.cdbaby.com/cd/peterthompson where you can hear two minute clips for free. Thanks. I love this | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Streets Of London performed by Ralph McTell This song is so true, people complain about so much but fail to see that others have it worse. Classic that has stood the test of time | Reviewer: Ruth ------ About the song Streets Of London performed by Ralph McTell Been singing the bits I could remember from time to time over the years and now I wanted to have all the lyrics. Simple and to the point. Thing is, why are things still the same???!! We should be able to say in 2006, that things are different now. If anything, the divide has grown. An excellent touching song | Reviewer: BHS ------ About the song Streets Of London performed by Ralph McTell An extremely touching song which depicts the unfortunately true but darker side of London. A side of London that many are not aware of. The song makes one appreciate life. Streets of London | Reviewer: ALAN K ------ About the song Streets Of London performed by Ralph McTell What a fantastic piece of songwriting.The lyrics are so heartfelt and really quite moving.A milestone achievement. Todays alleged songwriters could learn alot from this fantastic piece of social commentary set to music. Simply magnificent. The Streets Of London | Reviewer: Anne MacLatchy-Muyce ------ About the song Streets Of London performed by Ralph McTell I Just want the words of this song. I was on holiday in Ireland with my mother. We met Ralph's Mother and I can remember her saying that Ralph use to write his music on the kitchen table. Probably excellent | Reviewer: Ann McDonald ------ About the song The Ferryman performed by Ralph McTell I don't actually want a review I would like to get hold of Ralph McTell's music that was played during Billy Connolly's Tour of Britain which was on our TV in New Zealand earlier this year. I have not been able to find a supplier /shop in Auckland that has Ralph's CD's. He played a lovely piece of music at the end of each programme. What is it called and on which album is it? Please assist. 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