Streets of London (song) 1974 Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically and a Silver disc for record sales. In 2017, Ralph McTell re-recorded the song with Annie Lennox and clients of UK national charity Crisis, a charity for single homeless people. This was to mark the 50th anniversary of both the song and the charity. The CD Single of this release was Number 1 in the Christmas 2017 Official Physical Singles Chart (for CD sales). Streets of London (song) "Streets of London" is a song by Ralph McTell, who first recorded it for his 1969 album "Spiral Staircase." It was not
December streets the number 1 position on 5FM's Rock Chart, as well as a spot in the top 40 in the International Chart. Two other singles, Fire Through the Window and "Who Needs Shoes" reached the top 10 charts on the local Tuks FM charts. EP's were sold at shows only, and given away for free under creative commons. Fans were encouraged to copy, share and distribute the album as much as possible. In 2012 December Streets started recording their debut album, “This Is”, after signing with 2 Feet Music (a division of Sheer Sound). The album consists of the rerecorded hit