Legendary singer/songwriter Bob Dylan surprised staff and parents at the Royal Victoria Hospital for Sick Children in Belfast when he dropped in for a impromptu visit. The folk/rock star, in the city for a show at the Odyssey Arena, spent time on three wards in the hospital on Friday afternoon. He played the harmonica for children and parents, before handing out little mouth-organs to patients. The private visit was organised by Dylan’s management, who said the singer was keen to meet with sick children in the hospital. A hospital spokeswoman said the visit cheered up the young patients and brought a smile to the faces of many parents. “The first we heard about the visit was when Dylan’s management called us and said he wanted to come to the hospital to visit the children,” she said. “He spent time chatting to the children, played the harmonica for them and presented harmonicas to each of them. “I’m not sure if the children knew who he was, but because he was dressed in cowboy boots and stetson, they knew he was someone famous. “It was an unexpected surprise and the dads of some of the children were chuffed to bits. “He was very pleasant and friendly and staff were delighted to welcome him to the hospital.”
He’s a young lad. He’s had a fucking bad week. So, we’re bringing him in with us to show him a bloody good time and you just backhanded him round t’ head! I’m disappointed, mate.
This Is England (2006)
