 |
munich58.co.ukIn memory of those who died in the munich air crash in February 1958 |
|
munich58.co.ukIn memory of those who died in the munich air crash in February 1958 |
Pete Martin is one half of Hanky Park, a Lancashire-based folk-and-comedy duo. However you're more likely to know him as the guy who continued Gez Mason's tradition of singing The Flowers of Manchester under the Munich plaque at the home game nearest the anniversary of the crash. Hanky Park's version of The Flowers is the one that has been played over the PA at Old Trafford for the past few seasons.
Below is Pete singing The Flowers of Manchester on Feb 6th 2008 - and next to him, bobbing in and out of the shot is Yours Truly.
Pete has recently penned a new song called, appropriately "Fifty Years". The song is simply his tribute to The Babes. He sang it after The Flowers was sung on Feb 6th at The Fans Memorial at The Munich Plaque (Pete was the one with the guitar). He also plans to sing it under the Munich Plaque after The Flowers has been sung on Feb 10th before the City game.
Pete is selling the CD for £3 and in a similar vein to Mick Groves, all profits from the sales of his CD will be donated to Charity - the Salford Lads Club.
A sample of Pete's song can be downloaded here (1.4MB). The actual CD can be purchased via Hanky Park and also from Red Star Sports near Old Trafford.
Pete has also set up a MySpace page where you can listen to Fifty Years and The Flowers Of Manchester.
It's fifty years, since you were taken, the pride of football, our Busby Babes.
We've shed our tears, and watched the newsreels, whilst you have slumbered, in your graves.
Though life's moved on, the Reds continue, we've plumbed the depths, we've touched the sky.
Our mem'ries of, the flowers of Manchester, like Man United, will never die.
Roger Byrne, our worthy captain, Geoff and Eddie, Salford brave,
David Pegg, and Tommy Taylor, Mark and Liam, such pleasure gave.
For all you men, you football stalwarts, death was instant, life was gone.
For fifteen days, of pain and struggle, mighty Duncan, lingered on.
We don't forget, the other victims, United players who survived.
Some played on, achieving glory, some too injured to make the side
Our thoughts now turn to all non-players, this tragedy, was theirs as well
The wretched grief, for friends and families, so far removed from where they fell.
You are the strength and inspiration, for those who play your roles today.
We look for flair and pace and passion, to play the game United's way.
Though life's moved on, the Reds continue, we've plumbed the depths, we've touched the sky.
Our mem'ries of, the flowers of Manchester, like Man United, will never die.
Will never die, will never die, like Man United, will never die
Will never die, will never die, like Man United, will never die.
(written by Pete Martin and published by Kid Menthal Music)
Download Songsheet (PDF)