The King of Rome, A true inspiring story about a famous Derby Pigeon. Dave Sudburys original version

This is Dave Sudbury's original version of The King of Rome.

Please watch in 480p mode.

Normally when I create videos I have to find suitable music to fit but this project was different as I was given the music by the composer and had to find suitable images to help tell the story. I found this an enjoyable challenge which I think I've managed quite well.

So, whats the video about? :
The owner of the "King of Rome" was from a Derby family of Pigeon fanciers, Charlie Hudson was born in the 1870s, in 1913 his short-distance racing pigeon won a race from Italy to Derby which made it a much sort after bird.

If you enjoyed the song that was inspired by the story then a CD of his work can be bought from the singers website :
http://www.thekingofrome.com/

Hopefully within the next couple of months you should be able to buy a childrens book Illustrated by Hans Saefkow.
Follow the links in the web feature below for more details.

To learn more about this famous pigeon see :
http://www.derbyphotos.co.uk/features/kingofrome/

I would like to thank the following people for allowing use of their images in this show :

Sammis Co http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthslings
Liz b http://www.flickr.com/photos/redxdress
Bob Knight http://www.flickr.com/photos/bramblejungle

I would also like to thank Dave Sudbury, Derek Palmer,
Christopher Harris and Nick Moyes.

High Resolution version here :
http://www.vimeo.com/1677724

There is even a fullscreen Downloadable slideshow version for PC's with fast 3D video cards (Show is 15Mb):
http://www.beechbrook.com/pte/downloadfile.asp?id=1616

Please leave comments if you enjoyed the show.

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[Patches9412]

i was looking for the chords for this song, couldnt find em' can anyone help?

[comedyhunter]

@Patches9412 Hi, Contact Dave he has a channel on here : davesudbury

[GredisKein]

first time i listening this song ( and by mistake) and it is GREAT ... I dont understand all the words but it is great...if someone can send me the lyrics to read it , i will be very glad

[comedyhunter]

@GredisKein just google for..

sudbury king of rome lyrics

[PaMairi]

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!

[comedyhunter]

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

[skipy936]

You DON'T need chords, this is better done with just voice!

[wesmatron]

@wesmatron Shit....should read (D)It's just like part of (C)me

[wesmatron]

@Patches9412 OK...Capo at 1st

(G)In the west end of (D)Derby lived a working (C)man

(G)Says I can't (D)fly but my Pigeons (C)can

(D)And when I set them (C)free

(D)It's just like part of (G)me

(D)Gets lifted (C)up on (D)Shining (G)Wings.

:)

[wesmatron]

@Patches9412 You can use:

(G)In the west end of Derby lived a working man (G)Says I can't fly but my (C)Pidgeons can

(G)And when I set them free

(G)It's just like part of me

(G)Gets lifted up on (D)Shining (G)Wings.

I'll work them out properly later ( ad capo to taste :) )

[1up4evr]

pigeons are one of the best pets a person can have.

[jonesthephones]

Hello Pigeon-watchers...! Original uploader (comedyhunter) suggested I post my own version of this lovely song as a video response, which I've now done. Please have a listen and leave me a comment, or view my channel (jonesthephones) for numerous other folky-fuddy-duddy tracks, Cheers, Alun :)

[GredisKein]

@comedyhunter

thank you