23 January 2010 ~ 21 Comments

The King of Rome, A true inspiring story about a famous racing Pigeon

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The owner of the “King of Rome” was from a Derby family of Pigeon fanciers.

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21 Responses to “The King of Rome, A true inspiring story about a famous racing Pigeon”

  1. smithowls 22 January 2010 at 6:12 pm Permalink

    Thanks for the wonderful recording Dave. You given alot of people alot of pleasure.

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  2. PaMairi 22 January 2010 at 6:37 pm Permalink

    I would love to hear June Tabor’s interpretation of this wonderful aong

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  3. JoeyPencils 22 January 2010 at 6:54 pm Permalink

    June Tabor does a great version of this song…

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  4. aligee1963 22 January 2010 at 7:36 pm Permalink

    Inspired me to go and see the King of Rome
    at Derby Museum.
    Brill video

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  5. davesudbury 22 January 2010 at 8:16 pm Permalink

    I appreciate the feedback.

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  6. 08sgallagher 22 January 2010 at 9:15 pm Permalink

    I am also a pigeon flyer it is a touching piece of work that brings a lump to a pigeonmans throat. thank you

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  7. fingal42 22 January 2010 at 10:04 pm Permalink

    This song always makes me cry… Impossible to say why.

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  8. davesudbury 22 January 2010 at 10:48 pm Permalink

    Thanks Jack.

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  9. jackdillon888 22 January 2010 at 10:59 pm Permalink

    What a great take on a wonderfull legend, i have listened to your version over and over again, its a definite hit. Thanks from Dublin.

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  10. comedyhunter 22 January 2010 at 10:59 pm Permalink

    Thanks, glad you enjoyed my use of images to bring the song to life.

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  11. PaMairi 22 January 2010 at 11:31 pm Permalink

    I have only heard Garnet Rogers sing this song but this is one incredible video. I am glad I found it here and able to listen to it over and over again. A remarkable story about hopes and dreams. The funny thing is … I hate pigeons!

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  12. eimajecnerwal 23 January 2010 at 12:09 am Permalink

    Lovely:)

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  13. comedyhunter 23 January 2010 at 12:17 am Permalink

    Cheers, Yes he won the race.

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  14. 007malakai007 23 January 2010 at 12:18 am Permalink

    verry nic did he win the race

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  15. bobbydriver 23 January 2010 at 12:20 am Permalink

    I’d never heard the original of this. I only ever heard the version that Half Man Half Biscuit did in session on the Andy Kershaw BBC Radio 1 show in September 2004.

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  16. nessie53 23 January 2010 at 1:16 am Permalink

    This is lovely – very well put together and moving music.

    Thank you

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  17. comedyhunter 23 January 2010 at 1:50 am Permalink

    I think they actually follow roads like a map and NOT using Earth magnatism like we originally thought.
    Glad you liked the show.

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  18. dicivi 23 January 2010 at 2:33 am Permalink

    I’ve never figured out how Pigeons manage to navigate over territory they have never seen before. I really enjoyed this piece. Darwin

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  19. VC57UK 23 January 2010 at 2:52 am Permalink

    A very moving song – great to hear Dave Sudbury’s original words and music on YouTube at last. I’ll look out for the book, too!

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  20. comedyhunter 23 January 2010 at 3:29 am Permalink

    Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

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