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1. 'Streets of London' was a song written by the English folk singer/songwriter Ralph McTell. On which of his albums did it first appear?
2. What what was the highest position achieved by Ralph McTell's 'Streets of London' in the UK charts?
3. Where did Ralph McTell write the tune that was to become 'Streets of London'?
4. According to the lyrics of Ralph McTell's 'Streets of London', where was an old man "kicking up the paper with his worn out shoes"?
5. Like many of his compositions, Ralph McTell wrote the words of 'Streets of London' before he wrote the melody.
6. Complete the lyrics from Ralph McTell's 'Streets of London':
"Have you seen the old man
Outside the ---- ----
Memory fading with the medal ribbons that he wears
In our winter city,
The rain cries a little pity
For one more forgotten hero
And a world that doesn't care"
7. Which award did Ralph McTell receive for his song 'Streets of London"?
8. In his song 'Streets of London', Ralph McTell sang:
"Have you seen the old girl
Who walks the streets of London
Dirt in her hair and her clothes in rags?
She's no time for talking,
She just keeps right on walking
Carrying ---- ---- in two carrier bags."
What did she carry?
9. What was the name of the radio show on which Ralph McTell first sang 'Streets of London'?
10. Ralph McTell only got a chance to play a very brief version of 'Streets of London' on a TV show featuring one of British comedy's favorite duos before he was interrupted and abused. Which of these duos were the stars of the show?
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