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Apr 25, 2019 · The King of Rome Lyrics: In the West End of Derby lives a working man / He says "I can't fly but me pigeons can / And when I set them free / It's just like part of me / Gets lifted up on...
Provided to YouTube by IngroovesThe King Of Rome · June TaborAqaba℗ 1988 ShanachieReleased on: 1988-01-01Writer: June TaborAuto-generated by YouTube.
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Jul 23, 2018 · from her album Aqaba
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Provided to YouTube by Kartel LtdThe King Of Rome · June TaborStick In The Wheel present: English Folk Field Recordings Volume 2℗ 2019 From Here RecordsRelea...
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The King of Rome was a successful racing pigeon, winning a 1,001-mile (1,611 km) race from Rome, Italy, to England, in 1913. Bred and trained in England, it was owned by Charlie Hudson of Derby. It set a new long-distance record for a racing pigeon of England.
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When I saw a wing flash up in the blue. 'Charlie, it's the King of Rome. Come back to his West End home. Come outside quick, he's perched up on your roof'. 'Come on down, Your Majesty. I knew you'd make it back to me. Come on down, you lovely one. You made me dream come true'.
