SAVE OUR WHITTINGTON: Now hear the official protest song!
Wednesday February 17, 2010
By TOM FOOT
IT might may not be a chart topper - but the New Journal and Islington Tribune can reveal that the protest song "Casualty" is already a smash hit with campaigners fighting to "Save Our Whittington".
Dave Plummer, secretary of the Defend Whittington Hospital Coalition, wrote and sung the lyrics about the struggle to save the Accident and Emergency department from closure.
It includes the chorus:
Don't make a casualty out of our A&E,
Don't try to fit us all into the Royal Free.
Not saying nothing's wrong with the Homerton,
But we need an A&E at the Whittington."
Protest organisers said they would sing the song during the march from Highbury Corner to a rally at the Whittington Hospital from midday on February 27.
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Jammers Blockers
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2010-05-13 22:59.What do you think concerning adding some more illustrations? No offence, site is really great. Just as I know visitors acquire information much more efficient if they see some useful pics.
Jeff Mainfield
"Casualty"
Submitted by zola115 on Fri, 2010-02-19 11:05.Having known Andria for years, thank God she left the singing to Dave!
Lyrics
Submitted by Dave P on Wed, 2010-02-17 20:36.The lyrics were co-written with Andria Britton, a fellow PCS rep.
"Casualty"
Submitted by zola115 on Fri, 2010-02-19 10:27.Thank God Andria left the singing to you!
What have you got against the Homerton?
Submitted by Camden Leisure ... on Wed, 2010-02-17 17:54.By using the double negative in the line "Not saying nothing's wrong with the Homerton" aren't you actually saying there is something wrong with the Homerton? I suggest a lyrical tweak before supporters of the Homerton arrange a protest march against supporters of the Whittington's protest song!
Fair cop
Submitted by Dave P on Thu, 2010-02-18 23:22.'Twas a tad sloppy but I didn't expect anyone to notice!
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