Streets Of London - Ralph McTell featuring the Crisis Choir with guest vocalist Annie Lennox
Ralph McTell, has re-recorded his timeless song, Streets of London, with a choir from Crisis – the national charity for the homeless - and guest vocalist Annie Lennox.
The single is being released to raise money for Crisis and help support some of the thousands of people facing homelessness this Christmas.
First penned 50 years ago, The Streets of London, shares its birthday with Crisis, whose 50th anniversary also falls this December.
The charity will be opening 13 centres for over 4,000 homeless people over the festive season. To download the track for 99p
Ralph McTell said: “It’s 50 years since I wrote Streets of London and it saddens me that the issues raised in the song are still so relevant today. When the idea of a single to support Crisis was mooted, I was very pleased that it might help raise awareness of the charity’s work and the wider issue of homelessness. I have been performing a Christmas concert in aid of Crisis for a few years now; inspired by its commitment to improving the circumstances of so many.
“I was also thrilled that the wonderful Annie Lennox was prepared to lend her voice to a new recording, and when I discovered that Crisis had its own choir, it offered the perfect opportunity to create a new and exciting version of a song so many people know.”
It’s a difficult situation and sadly we live in an age of greed where little help or compassion is offered to those in need. Too many towns are more interested in driving the homeless from their streets than helping those in trouble.
Maybe this video is something that will help them change their minds
Official video for Streets Of London, performed by Ralph McTell featuring the Crisis Choir and guest vocalist Annie Lennox. Buy the single here from
iTunes:http://smarturl.it/StreetsofLondon
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2A1OSxA
Google Play: http://bit.ly/2AW2Wc1
All proceeds go to Crisis and the work the charity does to help thousands of people on their journey out of homelessness every year.
STREETS OF LONDON Written and Performed by Ralph McTell.
Featuring The Crisis Choir with guest vocalist Annie Lennox.
Music Produced by Frank Gallagher.
Video Directed & Edited by James Miller.
Additional footage by Mann Bros, 3angrymen, James Miller.
P&C 2017 Crisis UK
Produced by Crisis UK, Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094.
