In this episode, we take a nostalgic journey back to 1977, when US President Jimmy Carter visited Washington Village. Howay Jimmy is a heartfelt reflection on this historic event, written and performed by Paige Temperley, with stories and insights from members of the Washington community.Hoaway Jimmy   Written by Paige TemperleyHoaway Jimmy come on downAnd look at our new townThe streets are lined And soon you’ll find There’re full of roaring crowdsHoaway Jimmy come on downAnd give our hands a shake We’re dressed up to the ninesAnd we’ve asked the band to play ‘Cause things like this don’t happen every day…Flags at the readyLets wave those stars and stripesA striking combination of red, blue, and whiteHello Mr PresidentWith one we share a nameAnd here you are on your first trip of Presidential fame Pedal to the floor he arrives our doorstepLike that of those before and so the story goesHoaway Jimmy come on downAnd look at our new townThe streets are lined And soon you’ll find There’re full of roaring crowdsHoaway Jimmy come on downAnd give our hands a shake We’re dressed up to the ninesAnd we’ve asked the band to play ‘Cause things like this don’t happen every day…Green thumbs at the readyLet’s head down to the greenWe all know what happened to that poor tulip treeHello Mr PresidentFor you we have a gift A miners flame safety lamp used in colliery FPedal to the floor he arrives our doorstepLike that of those before and so the story goesHoaway Jimmy come on downAnd look at our new townThe streets are lined And soon you’ll find There’re full of roaring crowdsHoaway Jimmy come on downAnd give our hands a shake We’re dressed up to the ninesAnd we’ve asked the band to play ‘Cause things like this don’t happen every day…Hoaway Jimmy, Hoaway Jimmy, Hoaway Jimmy, Hoaway Jimmy x2  (whoas in background)Hoaway Jimmy come on downAnd look at our new townThe streets are lined And soon you’ll find There’re full of roaring crowdsHoaway Jimmy come on downAnd give our hands a shake We’re dressed up to the ninesAnd we’ve asked the band to play ‘Cause things like this don’t happen every day…‘Cause things like this don’t happen round our way…‘Cause things like this don’t happen Mmmmm…Guests:Washington Community Podcasting Group, Laurie Endean-Olsen, David Warden, Olive Metcalfe, Jim Metcalfe, City Swing, April Welby, Mike Laws, Barbara Fiddy, Shaun Hair.Music and ProductionProduced by: Grace Stubbings & the Washington Community Podcasting GroupMusic by: David Brewis & Paige TemperleyExecutive Producers: Caroline Mitchell & Jude MurphyAbout the ProjectThis episode was developed in collaboration with:Washington Heritage PartnershipSunderland City Council’s Washington Area CommitteeSunderland Culture at The Arts Centre WashingtonBaseline ShiftWe Make CultureSupported by:The University of SunderlandThe National Lottery Heritage FundAcknowledgmentsSpecial thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National...

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