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Streets of London

Name: Streets of London
Description: Ralph McTell composed this folk song, initially recording it for his 1969 album Spiral Staircase. The track remained unreleased as a UK single until 1974. The composition became notably popular, with McTell documenting over 212 recorded versions by various artists. A notable cover version by Roger W

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Ralph McTell composed this folk song, initially recording it for his 1969 album Spiral Staircase. The track remained unreleased as a UK single until 1974. The composition became notably popular, with McTell documenting over 212 recorded versions by various artists. A notable cover version by Roger Whittaker emerged in 1971 and achieved commercial success. The song experienced renewed attention through a 2017 re-release featuring McTell alongside Annie Lennox as a charity recording.

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