Blaydon Races
"Blaydon Races" (Roud #3511) is a Geordie folk song of 1862, with lyrics by George Ridley written in a style deriving from music hall. It celebrates the horse races held at Blaydon in North East England that year, although mostly composed in advance of the event. The words were inspired by the American ballad "On the Road to Brighton" (in Massachusetts), to the tune of which they are set. The song has become a local anthem, and is frequently sung by supporters of Newcastle United Football Club, Newcastle Falcons rugby club, and Durham County Cricket Club.
| "Blaydon Races" | |
|---|---|
| Song by George Ridley | |
| Language | English (Geordie) |
| Written | 1862 |
| Published | c. 1863 |
| Songwriter(s) | Geordie Ridley |
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