Blaydon Races - Bobby Robson Tribute

Bobby Robson Tribute

In November 2009 a charity version of 'Blaydon Races' was recorded by Jimmy Nail, Kevin Whately and Tim Healy of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet fame in aid of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, featuring an additional verse:

And now a word for Bobby Robson, hero of the Toon; A football man, a gentleman, who never let we doon; A friendly word, a cheery smile, and brave right to the end; We're proud to say your one of wors, Sir Bob... Auf Wiedersehen.

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