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(AUDIO ONLY) South African born singer/songwriter Paddy Roberts (1910-1975) with his song the Ballad of Bethnal Green. Paddy wrote and co-wrote many songs in the 1950's and 1960's, including the Ruby Murray 1955 No.1 U.K. Hit Softly, Softly.

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wonderful! Any ... ( 7 months ago by GrannySea)

wonderful! Any more where this came from? Particularly the Ballad of Barking Creek?

VOTE BNP ( 6 months ago by WhereEaglesDareUK)

VOTE BNP

You learn something ... ( 3 months ago by voxhumanapipe)

You learn something every day on YouTube. I didn't know he was SouthAfrican. I also thought I might be his only living fan! I have "Songs for Gay Dogs" and "Strictly for Grown-ups". My favourite bit is "Big fat men, Two pounds ten and little boys a penny" Thanks for posting, I'd love to hear some not on the two EP/LP's I have.

I had "Strictly For ... ( 3 months ago by HenfieldWill)

I had "Strictly For Grown-ups" - an EP, I believe? Also had on it "When I Was A Little Wolf Cub" and "The Englishman With His Usual Bloody Cold". I loved his stuff but haven't heard it for years!

Hi Will, I've just ... ( 3 months ago by voxhumanapipe)

Hi Will, I've just been up in the loft to sift thro' my old records which I have since the good old 60's. There it was. An EP dated 1959 actually. (I was also keen on Tom Lehrer at that time). 1. Love is'nt what it used to be. 2.Follow me. 3.Don't upset the kiddie-winks. 4.The Big DJ, 5.L'Anglais avec son sang froid, Bloody Cold! I'm running out of characters I'll have to put the B side on another Comment. PS Loved your version of the Prune Song. Regards Bernard

Just another ... ( 3 months ago by voxhumanapipe)

Just another comment to add the B side tracks. 1.Ballad of Bethnal Green. 2.Love in a mist.3.A short song.4.Growing old. 5.I've got the Blues. 6.Lavender Cowboy (????). and...7. Poor Little Country Girl. If I knew how to get a few of these up on YouTube I'd have a go. Of course these were very innocent compared to some of todays lyricks. Regards Bernard

I can still sing ... ( 3 months ago by HenfieldWill)

I can still sing the words to "Follow Me" - a very funny song. Glad you liked the Frank Crumit tune - he was also wonderful. :-)

Follow me, follow ... ( 2 months ago by jimincairns)

Follow me, follow me.. Tonight is the night of the jamboree! heh! heh!

My family Go back ... ( 2 months ago by TrulyBritish)

My family Go back hundreds of years in Bethnal Green and Bow, if you sang this song today i'm sorry to say that it would not be in English.

how I loved Paddy ... ( 3 weeks ago by maudie25)

how I loved Paddy Roberts, especially Belle of Barking Creek. How great that Youtube are good enough to have both Jake Thackray and Paddy to listen to. Why has everyone forgottren them.