Streets of London

Streets of London

Streets of London

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Reissued 1975 album. A first-rate singer, outstanding ragtime & blues guitarist and prolific songwriter, Kent-born Mc Tell has personal one of folk music's unforgettable anthems. 'Streets Of London', which is included here. His heartfelt, immaculate compositions have won him a worldwide reputation among fans and critics alike. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Streets of London,Ralph Mctell,Line,Folk & Traditional,Pop
Streets of London: The Best of Ralph McTell
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Find
 Streets of London: The Best of Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell
Manufacturer: Metro Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000E1P30W
Release Date: 2006-02-27

Tracks:

  1. Streets of London
  2. Willoughby's Farm
  3. Blind Blake's Rag
  4. Last Train and Ride
  5. Girl on a Bicycle
  6. Blues in More Than 12 Bars
  7. Louise
  8. Daddy's Here
  9. Rizraklaru
  10. Kew Gardens
  11. Nanna's Song
  12. Mrs Adlam's Angels
  13. Too Tight Drag
  14. Silver Birch and Weeping Willow
  15. Eight Frames a Second
  16. Michael in the Garden
  17. Hesitation Blues
  18. Spiral Staircase
  19. Clown
  20. Father Forgive Them
  21. Wait Until the Snow
  22. All Things Change
  23. I've Thought About It

Album Details

This 23 Track Collection features the Best of his Recordings for the Legendary Transatlantic Label. Includes Willoughby's Farm, Nanna's Song and Blind Blake's Rag.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Find.......2006-12-14

After years of hearing the title song in my head, I finally found this wonderful recording. It's musical and traditional.
Streets of London
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sounds even better thirty years later.
  • The wankiest, most pretentious song ever written
  • Classic British Folk Album
 Streets of London
Ralph McTell
Manufacturer: Repertoire
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000028DCT
Release Date: 1999-03-22

Tracks:

  1. Streets of London
  2. You Make Me Feel Good
  3. Grande Affaire
  4. Seeds of Heaven
  5. Progresso
  6. Country Boys
  7. Another Star Ascending (The Boxer)
  8. Red Apple Juice
  9. Heron Song
  10. Pity the Boy
  11. Interest on the Loan
  12. Jenny Taylor/Je N'Etais La
  13. Lunar Lullaby

Album Description

Reissued 1975 album. A first-rate singer, outstanding ragtime & blues guitarist and prolific songwriter, Kent-born Mc Tell has personal one of folk music's unforgettable anthems. 'Streets Of London', which is included here. His heartfelt, immaculate compositions have won him a worldwide reputation among fans and critics alike.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Sounds even better thirty years later........2006-09-14

When this album came out in 1975 this is all you heard throughout my college dorm. The sensual baritone of Ralph McTell
really did it for the ladies - and apparently still does.
I've given dozens of this album away and never one complaint.
In the parlance of Hollywood, McTell is sort of like Johnny Cash
meets Phil Ochs. These are songs of the lessons of life. If you
like Leonard Cohen you'll like Ralph McTell. Don't listen to the previous reviewer, this is a great songwriter and guitarist plying his craft. If you can, try to locate the almost impossible to find "Zimmerman Blues" and "Long Way from here to Clare."
Incidently, Kraftwerk was the reason the Pogues formed. The attitude was "Let's show 'em what human beings on instruments can do." That's what Ralph McTell is about.

1 out of 5 stars The wankiest, most pretentious song ever written.......2005-09-19

"Streets of London"? Bleeeeuuuuuucccchhhhhh!
All I can say to anyone who sings this pretentious load of old cobblers is "Get folked!".

Along with "Where do you go to my lovely", "The Streets of London" is easily among the most pretentious and silly songs ever written. Good taste? Well, we ain't takin' Rameau, Frank, Buxtehude, Messiaen, Schnittke, Boulez, Kraftwerk or Brian Eno here! :-))
We're talkin' schlock an' schmaltz!

If you arrive at a dinner party and your host (or hostess) puts on this disc (or "Where do you go to my lovely"), I would strongly suggest that you politely, but promptly make your excuses and leave. Such a social occasion is likely to be inhabited by people who you will be well advised to avoid.

Just a friendly warning!

Ciao!

5 out of 5 stars Classic British Folk Album.......2003-04-29

I came across Ralph McTell's Streets of London lp in a german record store in the mid seventies and became totally enamored of this British singer/songwriter's voice, guitar stylings, and song writing. Virtually unknown in the States, as are many of Britain's finest unfortunately, Ralph McTell seems to embody the glorious spirit of the British songwriter as storyteller tradition. I dug deep grooves in the vinyl in college, and learned many of the songs myself.
Many people in the States know of the song Streets of London, though they have little idea who sang it, but I will say that every song on this cd is a classic. Frankly I collected many of Ralph's lp's and none move me so much as this one. Particular favorites on the album are Lunar Lullaby, Grand Affair, and Red Apple Juice, all of which I have been playing and singing for the last twenty five years oh so, without benefit of having the album in my collection. I am so happy to see that it has been reissued on cd and look forward to playing it over and over again.
I would love to see a new awareness of Ralph's music in the States, though I fear that may only come in the form of late night musical infomercials, ala Roger Whitaker, Slim Whitman, and unfortuntely, I fear, Gordon Lightfoot. If you love a sonorous, deeply resonant voice, wonderful songwriting, and tastefull guitar playing, buy this cd. You will not be dissapointed.
Streets of London: The Best of Ralph McTell
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • OK, but get "Clare to Here" first.
 Streets of London: The Best of Ralph McTell
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Manufacturer: Castle Pulse
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ASIN: B00000856H
Release Date: 1998-02-05

Tracks:

  1. Streets of London
  2. Willoughby's Farm
  3. Blind Blake's Rag
  4. Last Train and Ride
  5. Girl on a Bicycle
  6. Blues in More Than 12 Bars
  7. Louise
  8. Daddy's Here
  9. Rizraklaru
  10. Kew Gardens
  11. Nanna's Song
  12. Mrs Adlam's Angels
  13. Too Tight Drag
  14. Silver Birch and Weeping Willow
  15. Eight Frames a Second
  16. Michael in the Garden
  17. Hesitation Blues
  18. Spiral Staircase
  19. Clown
  20. Father Forgive Them
  21. Wait Until the Snow
  22. All Things Change
  23. I've Thought About It

Album Description

Budget-priced comp of the best solo works by this studio great who has contributed to albums by Fairport Convention, Mary Hopkin and Bert Jansch. Approximately 77 minutes long, it features 24 tracks, including 'Streets Of London', 'Hesitation Blues', 'Girl On A Bicycle' & 'Clown'. 1997 Kaz/Castle release.

Album Details

Tracks Include: Hesitation Blues, Girl on a Bicycle, Michael in the Garden, Wait Until the Snow, Granny Takes at Trip, Sleepy Time Blues and More.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars OK, but get "Clare to Here" first........1999-05-18

This looks like a "greatest hits" collection by this most underrated of the great British singer-songwriters, but buyer beware. This is a set of Ralph's early songs and some blues covers, mostly recorded with just voice and guitar, dating from 1968-1969. Documentation is nonexistent except for notation of the authorship of the songs. The recording quality is not the best. Those exploring the extraordinary career and gifts of Ralph McTell would be much better off spending the extra money for the collection entitled "From Clare to Here," which contains a much broader range of Ralph's songs, better recorded and performed. That album is a five-star masterpiece. This one should primarily be of interest to Ralph's ardent fans, as it contains some rare early songs and covers perhaps not available elsewhere on CD. The performances are perfectly fine, but don't get this one until you have bought and memorized "From Clare to Here."
Streets of London
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great mellow listen
  • Hidden Gem
 Streets of London
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ASIN: B000CQQHOK
Release Date: 2006-01-24

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This EP contains highlights from Piers' critically acclaimed debut, "Leave No Trace", released in Europe on Label Bleu. "Piers Faccini sings bluesy folk with assurance and delicacy" - Le Monde. "...offers aficionados of acoustic caressing a little masterpiece of urban-folk-blues" - Rolling Stone.

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5 out of 5 stars Great mellow listen.......2007-01-05

Fans of Nick Drake or the indie-folk genre in general will likely enjoy this short EP by Piers Faccini for the same reason they enjoy the music of other indie-folk artists. The music is mellow, it's well-written, well-played, and it's totally relaxing, perfect after a long day at work/school. The vocals are unassuming, quiet, and smooth. The music is largely acoustic and includes guitars, strings (including an upright bass), piano, and light percussion. A strong jazz influence is noticeable in the syncopated rhythms Piers utilizes. Milder blues and even western African ("music of the Malian desert") flavors are also distinguishable, which figures... Piers was raised in England and France, a son of an English mother and Italian father, he's had some experience with different world cultures. Also check out Piers' newest release, "Tearing Sky."

4 out of 5 stars Hidden Gem.......2006-04-20

Like Nick Drake or contemporary Ben Harper, this ep is smooth and beautiful.
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Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Would be better with a different title
  • BBC Narnia music=magical
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Manufacturer: Silva America
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ASIN: B000BBGBJ2
Release Date: 2005-11-08

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  3. The Chronicles Of Narnia: Mr. Tumnus' Tune
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4 out of 5 stars Would be better with a different title.......2006-08-27

I didn't look close enough at the track list before buying this. I was very excited to see a soundtrack of the BBC versions of The Chronicles of Narnia, since I love the music in them (not to mention the movies in general). Unfortunately, the Narnia music is only the first 7 tracks.

The whole CD has great music, and I think I would have enjoyed it more if I hadn't been expecting the whole thing to be Narnia. A lot of the other music on it reminds me of Sherlock Holmes music. It is a great CD, and I definitely recommend it...but don't expect a full CD of Narnia music.

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      ASIN: B000BZ8O52

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        		Musicians of Swanne Alley: In the Streets & Theatres of London
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        Streets of London
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          		Streets of London
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