This song by \"Ralph Mc Tell\" was first recorded in 1969 on his album \"Spiral Staircase\" but was not released as a single until 1974 where it reached number 2 in the uk charts. Ralph actually wrote this song and it has since been covered by over 200 different singers. This song might come accross as a bit depressing but the fact is that people becoming homeless is on the increase here in the Uk,and i dare say around the world too,and this is something i personally have great concern about.