The Ballad of Eric Olthwaite There was a lad from Denley Moor From Castle Street he came He made this dark town proud again Eric Olthwaite was his name. Chorus: Oh Eric, Eric Olthwaite You're the one they're singing for Eric, Eric Olthwaite, The King of Denley Moor Oh, he told the world of shovels to be found in Denley Moor Of the rainfall that was static here At twenty-eight point four. Chorus Having checked the rainfall average From the rain gauge he would run to See Howard Molson put his shovel Next to the other one. Chorus (Palin & Jones)