A bit on Henry the Eighth

I like the lyrics of Henry the Eighth by Herman's Hermits, often reminded by a friend Henry who we used to meet at breakfast. In his case, we have been introduced to Henry's The Second.

Anyway, for those too young to know, here is the first verse...

"I'm Henry the eighth I am
Henry the eighth I am, I am
I got married to the widow next door
She's been married seven times before
And every one was an Henry (Henry)
She wouldn't have a Willy or a Sam (no Sam)
I'm her eighth old man, I'm Henry
Henry the eighth I am

Second verse same as the first..."

Briefly, about King Henry VIII:

"Henry Tudor, son of Henry VII of England and Elizabeth York, was born at the royal residence, Greenwich Palace, on June 28, 1491. Following the death of his brother, Arthur, he became Henry VIII, king of England. He married six times, beheaded two of his wives and was the main instigator of the English Reformation. His only surviving son, Edward VI, succeeded him after his death on January 28, 1547."

Yet, someone showed he had no sense when asked a question on the King, despite knowing there was a Henry the Eighth! Probably because he was too nervous...

"JAMES O'BRIEN SHOW (LBC)
James O'Brien: How many kings of England have been called Henry?
Contestant: Er, well, I know there was a Henry the Eighth ... ER. ER ... Three?

As Michael Crawford's famous series would have it, 'Some mothers do have them'.

Here's the original Herman and his Hermits...

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