A Farewell to ‘Barns’

There was a dog that I once knew
A Labrador of golden hue
Who though ‘tis true he’d little brain
With him I’d do it all again

Sometimes he lay by sock-less feet
And though his breath did not smell sweet
All toes of age and toes yet young
He’d lick them clean with slimy tongue

He loved to walk he loved to eat
He loved to sleep he loved a treat
He loved the ones they make for cats
He loved those oh so smelly sprats

But now that very special boy
The one that brought us all such joy
Will no more finish off my sarnie
Farewell dear friend, farewell dear Barney.

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December 2023

Exciting news for fans of Barney, the internet sensation, social media influencer and much loved family pet who died last year.

Ever since his death in the Summer of 2022, rumours have circulated of a lost recording of the legendary canine superstar singing a tongue in cheek version of ‘Santa Baby’ and then wishing his millions of followers a ‘Happy New Year’.

This week those rumours were proved true when a short reel of film was recovered, hidden amongst several packets of dried sprats and a selection of chewed up tennis balls at the back of the cupboard under the kitchen sink.

Though found in a very poor condition, it has been possible to not only restore the picture quality but also, thanks to the tireless efforts of sound engineers from Abbey Road Studios, remaster the song itself thus making it suitable for a posthumous release.

As such, I am delighted to make this highly anticipated performance exclusively available for Facebook users this evening.

A Christmas No.1 perhaps?!

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