RTÉ’s Jimmy Magee to Launch his Debut Single, Aged 79

RTÉ broadcasting hero Jimmy Magee is to release his debut single this April. The new single which will be launched next week and is a cover of George Jones’ These Old Eyes Have Seen it All. The lyrics have been adapted to give it a more unique Irish feel with his own lyrics looking back on his career and other major events in sport and history. Jimmy Magee, 79, has recorded this charity single to raise awareness for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) to which he is a patron. Hi son Paul passed away from Motor Neurone Disease in 2008. “The deterioration in Paul’s case was rapid; arms, legs, feet, hands, voice," said Jimmy. "Following in succession until, for the last five months of his life, he couldn’t speak, couldn’t shake his head, couldn’t point a finger. It’s not life’s natural order to have your children predecease you. “I hope for all the families, friends and extended MND community in Ireland that we find that evasive cure and fulfil the vision held by the IMNDA that ‘Together, we will beat Motor Neurone Disease." His single is priced €3 and will be available through all 53 Heatons stores nationwide and on www.heatonsstores.com from April 11^th. You can also purchase the single through iTunes here. Image via RTÉ Ten