When Tchaikovsky died, his madness had to go somewhere. I think Bill Bailey is the vessel of that madness.

What I love about Bill Bailey is his ability to explain music and music theory to non musicians in a way which they understand. Lots of other musicians find it difficult to explain music to people who don’t play instruments.

With the possible exception of Walkers shortbread, Bill Bailey is the greatest gift the United Kingdom has given the world.

Actual, superb talent, superior understanding, AND the ability to convey knowledge in an interesting & entertaining manner. People throw around the term "treasure" for beloved, talented, intelligent people & for those who aren't as well. This man has so many admirable qualities & what ties them all together & makes them matter 10-fold is that by all accounts, he's a truly decent guy.

Should be Sir Bill Bailey. The man is a force of nature.

@the0point

5 жыл бұрын

agreed, his comedy is intense yet so understated.

@francissiu9549

4 жыл бұрын

Knighthood is overrated.

@jack-danielmoore2012

4 жыл бұрын

He if I remember rightly turned down knighthood

@lardy70s

3 жыл бұрын

He's a musical genius.

@fingersTitan

3 жыл бұрын

Apart from very special people, the likes of Billy Connolly... Who else can talk to all classes from both sides of the spectrum and have them rolling around with laughter and really appreciate their work ??? I can't think of anyone that is "current" These superb people are a dying breed.

Not only hugely talented but also extremely clever man !

He truly is a national treasure

Such a talented man, he needs to be on telly much more than he is.

@nemothefish1726

7 жыл бұрын

Tidgy YESSSS he needs to be on the telly way more than he is

@leopold7562

6 жыл бұрын

I disagree. We'd all end up accustomed to him and lose interest. And that can never, ever be allowed to happen.

@charlieminaj2

6 жыл бұрын

leopold omfg😂😂😂😂

@jimmylangdon6121

5 жыл бұрын

No! Saturating is awful. Love when I see his name pop up now and then on QI, etc.

@The_Joker_

5 жыл бұрын

leopold Ladies & gents I give you, the life and soul of DOOM....

This is how music should be taught in schools.

@rahmspinat

2 жыл бұрын

That was kinda Leonard Bernstein's vision, also Gerd Albrecht's to a lesser degree.

If bill taught music at my school I wouldn’t hesitate to choose it

Bill is the best and most inventive musical comedy act since Victor Borge.

Bill is straight up genius, the dude never fails to make me laugh and be dumbstruck at his talent.

Just once, I'd love for Match of the Day to be opened with the lounge version that Bill does here. And then, once finished, cut to the studio where Gary Lineker is sat in a wing backed chair, wearing a smoking jacket and carpet slippers, holding a pipe, and introducing the show with a voice reminiscent of whispering Bob Harris; "Good evening, and welcome to Match of the Day. On the show this evening, we have a wide selection of football matches for your delectation, including some well executed goals and one or two tackles that may have you tutting with disappointment."

@MrDaiseymay

6 жыл бұрын

HUNDREDS OF FOOTBALL DORKS WOULD GET CONFUSED AND THINK THEY HAVE THE WRONG CHANNEL

@dnakatomiuk

6 жыл бұрын

That would be the best mod ever

@BurningRabbit666

5 жыл бұрын

I think it should be introduced in the manner of which you speak, but in the voice of Charles Dance and then cut to the regular show xD

@MonkeySuperstar95

5 жыл бұрын

Dont forget the robe man gotta have a robe

@hyndscs

5 жыл бұрын

O pitch that to the BBC please

I think this is one of his best performances

There are times you have to remember that Bill Bailey is a genius and this is one of those times.

If I had one tenth of Bill Bailey's talent, I'd be a genius!

He is not just "talented"...he is brilliant. I agree he should be knighted. Arise Sir William of the hilarious comedic experience...and also a brilliant musician.

I’d buy an album of Bill’s Lounge Version songs! Lounge Match of the Day is so brilliant!

An absolute genius. And 100% on the list of dinner guests

I loved the retreat harp bit

Bill Bailey, Sean Lock, Bob Mortimer, Lee Mack. The UK is frickin goldmine of comedic talent.

@PrincePapp

5 жыл бұрын

I agree with others but Bob Mortimer? No thanks. Also where is the greatest of them all Billy Connolly!!!!

@peteroneill5426

5 жыл бұрын

As is Ireland I assure you!

@mayflower2370

5 жыл бұрын

Bob Mortimer and Vic Reeves...

@keithhicks1750

5 жыл бұрын

O come on Bob Mortimer is a great guy.

@reasonablyserious

5 жыл бұрын

David Mitchell(?)

I'm amazed that he's only 34 years old in the Black Books. Also! His variety of talent is so astonishing that I have so much respect for this guy!

@Asquid1987

6 жыл бұрын

lnfotehnoloog late 30s. Not 34

@YouzTube99

5 жыл бұрын

He was born in a leap year so he is actually 136.

A living national treasure

Saw him in Bournemouth and he was, as you can expect, magnificent and hilarious. By far the best comic to see live in my honest opinion.

Bill Bailey is on a real different level from us mortals.

I love Bill, he makes this depressing world a better place! Makes me smile and laugh uncontrollably

See that woman in the audience keel over on hearing the Jewish folk rendition had me in stitches. Can't believe I didn't watch this when it came out!

The world needs more people like Bill

Bill, you are astounding mate. Your humour is spot on and your musical talents are always mesmerising. Keep it up.

Holy moly he's amazing.

no one else compares to bill - the horns sketch is fantastic !

Just amazing. What a talent. And true skill. No marketing hype needed

lol Christ this guy is ridiculously talented.

@TheDjackso1

5 жыл бұрын

He's a genious

@michaelprobert4014

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDjackso1 Well he was the son of God

That major 7 chord at the end of the match of the day lounge Version gave me half a chub

The finest in high class comedy 😉

Now THAT'S variety.

Thoroughly brilliant. Have always loved watching Bill Bailey perform. 🥰

Retreat retreat, move backwards with your feet. Love it! Hahaaa

This man is a true phenomenon

The man's a mad genius.

I love Bill Bailey.

Not just playing the horns, but doing so with serious style and aplomb.

You have a national treasure in this man. UK you have no idea how talented a comedian / musician this man is. Brilliant man.

@fainitesbarley2245

5 жыл бұрын

Werebilby J Yeah we do!

@andrewhaines8603

5 жыл бұрын

We do, but as Brits we don't shout about it! 😁

@phillipjames13

5 жыл бұрын

shhh..!! keep it down!

Bill Bailey the only man to have long hair and be bald at the same time

@leopold7562

5 жыл бұрын

Except for Francis Rossi. And Phil Collins for a while in the late seventies.

@beardedemperor

5 жыл бұрын

And Leonardo da Vinci...

@bigbossignition

5 жыл бұрын

Hulk Hogan

@UmeabakearenOfficial

5 жыл бұрын

You've obviously never heard of Gallagher

@raweymoore

5 жыл бұрын

Look up Devin Townsend. Back in the 90s he had that bald with long hair combo

bill bailey ... you are brilliant

What a talented artist. Superb entertainment.

He's brilliant as a musician and as a comedian! Multiple layers of excellence!

I just found out about Bill. What an awesome human being with many talents.

Just incredible. This is what you call a multitallented artist..musician and performer 😁👌

The incomparable, gloriously talented Bill Bailey! Long may he reign on You Tube.

Going to see him this week at the AO arena Manchester. Can't wait

I remember watching this on the telly and my dad saying he'd buy an album of Bailey playing those horns if it were released. I see no reason why said album hasn't been made yet.

@73fug

2 жыл бұрын

He could call the album Bill Bailey Gets The Horn

Is there any instrument this man cannot play? He is brilliant!

Amazing man! 💖

After watching this...the only words I have are: *'you beautiful bastard'*

we are a year and a half into a world destroying pandemic. I have lost several friends to Covid in a short space of time. Life is dire, but Bill Bailey gives me hope, joy and a terrible urge to buy some bicycle horns. He never ceases to make me laugh. Bless you, Bill, for your tireless work in entertaining us in the major and minor chords :)

OMG he is SOOOO clever and he can move with those horns!!

Fitness routine by Bill Bailey, playing the bicycle horn!

Bicycle horns tuned to the pentatonic scale?! Awesome.

@AlexRooneyComposer

7 жыл бұрын

More than just pentatonic he has 2 full octaves there

@PhillipCowell01

6 жыл бұрын

You can have as many octaves as you like in a pentatonic scale. But I guess you mean it's the full chromatic 13 note scale he has, which is correct. He even has it set out like a piano - which makes sense given Bill's a pianist:)

@andrewrogers8707

6 жыл бұрын

Phillip Cowell i think u mean 12 my good sir

@PhillipCowell01

6 жыл бұрын

duh, yes.

@leshogg6616

5 жыл бұрын

anorak

Give that man a cigar....he nailed it...with fucking squeeze horns ffs in front of the royal family 😂😂😂 Love Bill Bailey he's such a talent that for some reason or another I don't think enough people actually understand how talented he really is

@VestigialHead

5 жыл бұрын

+ Chris Beddows He is one of those performers that will go down in history.

@rachelsolomons3228

5 жыл бұрын

He makes it look so easy but he’s such a talented musician

Such a genius. Can play a Mozart symphony, show us the power and flexibility of a keyboard, and then play the Final Countdown on a horn.

Watching this after seeing his 2021 performance. He’s gotten even better and fitter ❤️

A delightfully funny man who cheers me up

What a credit to the British entertainment biz

I love musicians who are comedians and do not take themselves too seriously (though I love serious music/ians too of course. BB reminds me of Victor Borge in that respect

For anyone interested, the songs are 'The Lonely Goatherd' from 'The Sound of Music', 'Ghostbusters' from the film of the same name, 'The Final Countdown' by Europe and '1812 Overture' by Tchaikovsky

@akhil5020

7 жыл бұрын

Whats the instrument called?

@bluespoondillon

6 жыл бұрын

bicycle horns

@JaneDoe-ci3gj

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks👍

the coolest old guy I've ever seen.

The Final Countdown.... fabulous

A musical, comical, theatrical genius!

That MOTD lounge version was gorgeous :)

Well when weed is a unnecessary add on to such a beautiful performance. 😍 8/10

Bill .. you are simply brilliant !

Absolute British treasure

behind all the laughs is a very talented musician

That was a bloody good preformance

@EricPhilippiofficial

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support and encouragement towards me and my career🌹

To have the comedic sense and the incredible musical ability all wrapped up in a slightly funny looking package. Perfect performer = Bill Bailey.

Lovely man very talented

Bloody Brilliant. He never fails to amaze and entertain me. His energy is infectious, and so unanticipatible... Just strolls in from left field apropos of nothing.

Bill Bailey is a legend!

This is the most epic video on KZread.

Bill Bailey is a legend

Very funny guy bravo 👏👏👏👏❤

He's brilliant! :D

If you could harness a mere fraction of his talent you would be set for life...........The man is quite incredible.

Really a brilliant musician

i a ways end up at bills videos every so often on here normally by accident. always brightens my day I met him over the summer. humble fella very down to earth of the stage but a blinding talent when he's on it...why do we say 'blinding' to describe impressive things? I now have a guide dog 🐶

frikking brilliant...Lmao..

So entertaining is Bill, love it to bits

Bill is a genius

@superamario6464

Жыл бұрын

@Jojo Rabbit haha! Good one Jojo!

Pure fucking genius man. I laughed until it hurt !! cheers

Brilliant and underestimated!

This never fails to cheer me up!!

@EricPhilippiofficial

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support and encouragement towards me and my career🌹

Bill Bailey must never die. He must be change into one of the Fae and roam around the UK, basically being himself. This way his humour and music will live forever down the ages, delighting all who come across him.

@harrietswatman7751

4 ай бұрын

Love this idea

One word. Brilliant.

@garyplane8824

5 жыл бұрын

Has me grinning from ear to ear.

Why do i love this man so much!

Bill is one class act.

Bill Bailey is brilliant 😄

He’s such a brilliant nutbar. Love him.

this guy is one of the best out just now

What a talented, funny guy. Why have I never heard of him before?