[Pudwoppa]

Originally Posted by Mikejoed

Never heard of any songs that mention Accrington but didn't the Beatles mention something about all the Pot-Holes in Blackburn?

Yes - it was a 'A Day In The Life'. The line goes, 'I read the news today oh boy, 10,000 holes in Blackburn Lancashire". Apparently that was literally true - they read it in the paper and just slapped it in the lyric for no meaningful reason.


Try these:

Burlington Bertie And Accrington Stanley by The Waterboys. It's a B-Side from their Glastonbury song single, and is more of a bizarre spoken poem than a song to be honest. Listen to this version by the original singer.


The Bard Of Oswaldtwistle by Dylan Owen. Haven't heard this yet - was on my to do list. Found this on Youtube - not sure if it's the same guy.


The Accrington McBrides/The Wexford Assembly by Dick Gaughan. I think Accy was used in the title to set a mood rather than being an influence on the music. Here's a nice acoustic cover.


Shaft in Accrington Stanley by Vegan Abortion. Here's a remixed version - a bit naff if I'm honest.



Oh and don't forget the covers band from Southampton - Accrington Stanley. They're quite well known - I'm surprised copyright was never brought up.