17th May 2020
When I went to Denver in the USA a few years ago I visited the Buffalo Bill museum at Lookout mountain and I was very surprised to discover that William Cody had visited Torquay with his Wild West show. When I started writing my songs about Torbay earlier this year I had forgotten about Buffalo Bill's visit until I saw some information about it at Torre Abbey. For a few weeks since then I have wanted to write about his show visiting Torquay so here are the lyrics for my latest song.
Buffalo Bill in Torquay
His wild west show we will see
William Cody his real name
A living legend of great acclaim
In the year 1904
He's not been here before
To the Newton Road we must go
For great excitement at his show
Buffalo Bill in Torquay
His wild west show we will see
Entertainment on a grand scale
To excite you he will not fail
Riders from many a nation
Bringing great acclamation
Colonel Custer's last stand
With Buffalo Bill in command
A thrilling and daring bicycle feat
Wild west stars that you can meet
Sideshows and staged races
At this pageant excited faces
Buffalo Bill in Torquay
His wild west show we will see
William Cody his real name
A living legend of great acclaim
In the year 1904
He's not been here before
Of great excitement I have been told
Tickets for his show to be sold
Buffalo Bill informed the press
His liking of Torquay he would express
He loved the view from Daddyhole Plain
His delight for it he could not contain