The guy can act, play like 30 different instruments on a very high skill level and is genuinely funny. And he also seems like a genuinely nice guy. And he has an insane musical theory knowledge it seems? All around legend.

@blackbird5634

2 жыл бұрын

Ee's a long haired leaping gnome!

@bennylloyd-willner9667

2 жыл бұрын

Agree, the ending made me look up an oldie: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYd218dqdNipqcY.html. The joy he brings is empowering!

@bennylloyd-willner9667

2 жыл бұрын

@David Johnson you are right, "guy" is really mean to write, almost as bad as writing "mate" 😂😂 Who have ever liked to be called "a good guy"😝

@joshtowns5630

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennylloyd-willner9667 or a good mate. He'd hate that, I'm sure.

@bennylloyd-willner9667

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshtowns5630LOL yeah, from what I've seen in interviews and shows as well as one amazing live performance in Adelaide, he is very picky about addressing him with proper PC epithets 😂😂😂 I'm sure the human person mr/mrs/LGBTQ+/other David Johnson was trolling, but since it was so "notBillBailey", I couldn't resist treating it as a sincere complaint😂

Imagine having Bill as your music teacher

@VestigialHead

Жыл бұрын

School of Folk.

@fingersTitan

Жыл бұрын

Today kids. We shall be learning the Snoobernhausemflumpen.

@christinaleung7531

10 ай бұрын

I just started studying music and am watching eveything BB!

@robanderson473

10 ай бұрын

Nothing would get done from all the laughter and fun!

@Borishal

9 ай бұрын

Scary

I've seen the first 3 minutes 400 times.

Bill Bailey restores my faith that outside the embarrassingly limited creative bubble that is America there is still real art and genius and wit in the world.

@Alpha-Andromeda

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. Just remember that you mean to say the United States. America is the whole continent, that is 66 other countries which you’ve discarded… talk about being limited and in a bubble ;-)

@josephpope5463

Жыл бұрын

Maybe the states could be a bit limited but just remember most of the modern culture that the world interacts with comes from the good ole' U S of A. Granted we owe a great debt to European, Asian, African, and South American styles of culture but somehow it seems to land on our shores and find its footing. Great American culture and art is out there if you have the patience to find it.

@smegmacannon69

Жыл бұрын

@@Alpha-Andromeda no one asked

@charlessouthgate606

Жыл бұрын

He's the bollocks, must get to see him, his humour and musicianship is second to none, fair singing voice as well, brilliant

Is it possible to watch him and not feel better about life? He is like prozac for my soul…

@VelcroKittie

2 жыл бұрын

You know this is so true. I was feeling really low this morning and this popped up in my feed. I was just thinking this as I watched. The Monday blues disappeared

@EmmaVB82

9 ай бұрын

Bill Bailey has been bringing me joy now for about 30 years whenever I see him on TV/the internet/when I’m very lucky in a live show - a truly excellent human 🥰

a true gift to the world from the UK! so glad i was alive to see this wonderful man perform!

@EmmaVB82

9 ай бұрын

I hope you still *are* alive, my friend! I read this comment with a sense of foreboding and doom that I’m not sure if you intended or were aware of giving off when you wrote it… and if you’re not still alive there’s probably not a lot of point in me replying and leaving this here (but I send your family best wishes in case you’re not here and they’re still reading your KZread comments in your place!)… but I’m very much also glad I shared a consecutive period of aliveness with Bill Bailey, and have been fortunate enough to see him perform live a few times! In the event you haven’t yet shuffled off this mortal coil, please take this as an invitation and encouragement to go and watch at least three Bill Bailey videos, or at least as many as it takes before you’re incapable of laughing out loud, and celebrate the pure joy he brings 😃

@ripvanwinkle2002

9 ай бұрын

@@EmmaVB82 uh no. you need to seek therepy.. i mean only that we lived in the same timeline... yeesh dude smoke a joint, get a Bjer lighten up a bit..

I love how he just sets himself up with such an audacious orchestra, and then he just messes about with random out of place instruments, its absolutely glorious and I can see him having the time of his life, just dancing about being silly in the middle of such grandieouseness

Amazing bloke. Also love Rowan Atkinson at the end clapping in an almost Mr Bean like mania, while genuinely keeping time with his feet. Two amazingly talented men.

@fuzzincedinnadon

2 жыл бұрын

Especially amazing is the confusion in his clapping with the sudden change in tempo shortly before.

@adfraggs

2 жыл бұрын

And Kylie!

@msamour

Жыл бұрын

We are lucky to witness the end of an era. The world will still see talent, but not anything like was produced in the 20th century.

I love how much Sandi Toksvig gets into his mandola performance at the end, takes her a few seconds to get the up-tempo change but then she's clapping and jiving along with genuine passion. And Mr Bean too haha, ol' Row starts clapping in double time! Such a legendary comedian, his wit melded with musical virtuosity is basically unbeatable.

Wow that soloist’s voice was incredible!

@elcapitan6126

2 жыл бұрын

yeah who is she

@elcapitan6126

2 жыл бұрын

Florence Illi apparently

Für Elise in major key "like a Bavarian milking song" 😂😂 I love the guy, I dream of seeing him live at least one more time in my life.

@countluke2334

2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Mozart, actually.😂

@JackPott554

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like an ice cream van

@abbydone3803

2 жыл бұрын

Did he cut off his ear??

@nymphaeanemoralis

Ай бұрын

not quite! i can see how you got the two muddled up though, i often do! i think perhaps you might be thinking of van gogh, the dutch painter? i could be wrong though, so don't take my word for it 😅 @@abbydone3803

A bit late, seen this YT many times over the years. The backing group were amazing. I just smile at he whole event.

Bill Bailey is, and I can't stress this enough, a GENIUS! Thank you Bill for bringing a little joy to our lives!

The bit at the end....you know the entertainers are on a particular level....but Bill is untouchable. The man is a national treasure. Adore him :)

@pseudonayme7717

9 ай бұрын

Rowan Atkinson is the only guy who deserves to be up there with Bill, both legends in their own lifetimes.

I don't know about this performance specifically, but Sean Lock wrote material for Bill Bailey. It wasn't until I found that out that I noticed how similarly wacky their comedy is. Check out some stage performances of Sean and imagine it's Bill speaking. It works! RIP Sean.

@bennylloyd-willner9667

2 жыл бұрын

They very close friends, kindred spirits.

@jimmymcguire8217

2 жыл бұрын

Did not know that. Thanks for sharing The two people I look for on TV panels are Sean and Bill

@bazcuda

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmymcguire8217Yeah, me too! 😊

@Ragnarok6664

2 жыл бұрын

RIP? 😱

@bennylloyd-willner9667

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ragnarok6664 yeah, we lost him 16 August 😢

I just discovered Bill Bailey 10 minutes ago. What a treat through the ears straight to the heart

One of the best things I've ever seen live, Bill Bailey is an absolute joy. The little look admiration on Jim Carter's face is lovely at the end too.

A genuine national treasure. Should be Sir Bill Bailey.

@stillrockin27

2 жыл бұрын

Well, what with him calling the royal house of England "these unelected tax-dodging sponges" in one of his stand-up shows, I'm pretty sure he's not aiming for knighthood at the moment. But a Sir he is, nonetheless.

@craigmcvay1

2 жыл бұрын

@@stillrockin27 I would vote for him to be knighthooded.

@dxb338

8 ай бұрын

@@stillrockin27 doesnt seem like ol charlie noticed, he was laughing his royal ass off

A ridiculously intelligent and talented man! An absolute legend

I just love musical comedians. Cause they're literally too perfect at making music, They get bored and start making fun along with it.

The folk song on the mandola makes me tear up it's so beautiful and moving. What a treasure Bill is

@lewyswhite8325

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely, he deserved a Knighthood. National treasure.

@deed5811

Жыл бұрын

I don't think I've seen anyone play it like a banjo before 😲😄

Bill Bailey is arguably one of the most talented musicians in our current generation. He also knows how to party! 🤣💞

@EricPhilippiofficial

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments.. I really appreciate your love and support towards me and my career..🙈👌

I'm an American and only discovered you in the past few years on shows like QI, Graham Norton and a few other " talk shows" , I never knew you were such a terrific musician!!! You've blown me away!!! Wow!

@cw4608

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@Kenco657

2 жыл бұрын

you should watch "part troll". His best performance IMO kzread.info/head/PL18OWMq8fb4EE8rUISC_AvjHJ7MMMO38L

@straighttalking2090

Жыл бұрын

Hello across the pond there. Lots of love from the UK. X

This is the kind of person I would love to chat with & have a drink. He is multi-talented & a genuinely nice man.

That mandolin progression is wonderful.

Most probably the only video on KZread without a single dislike, that's Bill for ya!

Crying with laughter right now. I forgot how funny Bill Bailey is! Prince Charles is most amused.

He shredded on that mandolin!!!!

@JonathanReynolds1

Жыл бұрын

It’s a Mandola which has a deeper sound than a Mandolin.

Pure genius with an explosive set! Even that ONE recycled joke from his older sets (hand gestures and deli cheese) had everyone in stitches. Stay around Bill

@freddybeer

5 жыл бұрын

Loved that bit. So good, he had to tell it again!

@Chrisamic

2 жыл бұрын

He's done the minor/major key thing on shows before and the only thing I'm not sure I've seen exactly is the brilliant hymn on different instruments, but this was a much more polished performance. It makes sense - if he did actually break from tour to do this one show then the material is likely to be some well polished routines. I don't care: Bill Bailey is a genius and I'm entertained and amazed no matter how many times I watch him. I'd love to see him perform live.

@EvilSean62

2 жыл бұрын

i think reprised rather than recycled ... ive mentioned this to the world before regarding comedy .. a musician can perform his intrically constructed piece over and over ... if there is a variation this is the subject of scrutiny ... laziness or variation generally people want EXACTLY the same comedy ...stand up /... he said the SAME joke !!!! ... wtf ... i expect originality every night ... more than einstein ... einstein gave us 3 nice equations night 4 of einsteins tour ... chased from the building by a booing mob demanding original stuff

@joelharrison9563

Жыл бұрын

Yeah West Country part was also in his old stand up (Part Troll) He just altered it slightly, I still thoroughly enjoy the guy but would love to see a completely original set from him

Bill Bailey...an gentleman and an absolute genius. A national treasure!!.

I saw him live in Australia , and it was better than I could have imagined. Brilliant man.

The genius of Bill Bailey is often massively underrated.

@simazar

2 жыл бұрын

Royal variety performance closer suggests at least someone is paying attention

I don't think anyone makes me as happy as Bill Bailey.

Bill Bailey is utterly brilliant in every sense of the word that doesn't involve a sudden case of nuclear fusion.

come on people ... could you even come close ? celebrate with me bill bailey for president !!!!!

@GabrielCsaba

2 жыл бұрын

Of the world? I'm in!

Is there anything this man can't do or play? Incredible. Thanks so much for sharing.

I'm lying here at 2am watching bills amazing performance with headphones on...and when the folk song drops i can't help but shake around in bed....forgetting my wife is right beside scared outta her brain haha

@thetessellater9163

2 жыл бұрын

She did the same in my bed, too.

The introduction was hilarious. Made me think of a friend I had from south west england and he mentioned that almost no celebrities are from there. When one finally appears, they introduce him as from Hammersmith.

Wow. As a Yank, he was just that funny unassuming guy on that British show QI. Cheers and thanks.

@AdamBechtol

2 жыл бұрын

mmmmm

@carolinewalker598

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdamBechtol Kiki

@danieljob3184

2 жыл бұрын

Check out BBC 'Black Books' or repeats on KZread / Dead Parrot. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

Ending that with cow bells was just pure genius.

O my God This man makes me cry with exuberance.

Bill is the best person in the world.

Out of all the people on that stage.... only Bill Bailey can do all that and more. How inadequate must those people feel? Bill learnt something like 5 totally new instruments during lock down alone.

I agree with all the praise deservedly heaped upon BB in these comments. He is indeed a musical genius, very funny and seems to be an all round decent chap. We're such fans that we paid to go and see him once on a European tour. Trouble is, we'd seen almost all of what he did before. He really needs to write a whole load of new material before his next tour.

This was so much fun to watch. It looked like the whole audience was having a blast. Even Prince (now King) Charles and Camilla looked like they were having a genuine good laugh.

The Amazing, Brilliant and Downright clever Bill Bailey. I can't wait 'til he can start touring again. I always look forward to his gigs.

That song at the end was so good! It’s a goal to see BB live!

He did the eulogy at a friends funeral, it was the most bitter sweet experience of my life

Yes he is a genius, both intellectual and musical. Only found him tonight. Didnt know what I was missing all these years. Good remedy when quoting him 'it could be better'. 😂 Now realised I'm more English than I had ever knew. Greetings from South Africa.

@bizarrefruit9133

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, he's great. He acts too, he was in a comedy show called 'Black Books'.

Absolutely brilliant!! Hes coming to Newcastle Australia where we live so Im off to buy tickets!! I love the man to bits he is such an incredible talent and a very funny man!!

He's briliant!

9:29 Holy shit that's such a banger, i love it

I saw him do this show in Australia, he had a woman come out and sing with him, but he got the whole band out for this audience.

This is definitely a once in a lifetime show for the audience. Lucky are those

I have never seen such a great example of the sonic differences between various scales. Brilliant.

My most favourite human after my daughter. He is truly a unique gentleman

Does anyone dislike Bill Bailey? I for one love him!

@thetessellater9163

2 жыл бұрын

That is a daft question, when we all know the answer. He is the bald genius with the long hair.

Blows you away doesnt he - so bloody funny and talented.

It's one of my great regrets that we will never see Bill Bailey and Victor Borge on the same stage together.

@Paracelsus74

Жыл бұрын

No one in the audience would survive the expectable laughter to death caused by lack of breath. 😄

How can so much talent reside in just one person?

As always, he is completely magnificent, and deserves all his considerable success.

Our amazing genius. Just a joy to listen to. We are so lucky to have humans like this sharing their incredible talent.

Charles fucking loves Bailey. You can tell.

I don't know what it is about "Jerusalem" but it always gives me goosebumps; even when Eric Idle and John Cleese sing it while standing in a cardboard box.

This man is a genius.

Playing 'Jerusalem' on the cow bells - Definitely a West Country boy, born & raised!

So clearly the greatest human being of all time all you can do is laugh

Absolute comic genius, so original and talented, and a great guy to boot, thank you Bill, you make the world a much nicer place; with the greatest respect.

What an amazing man he is. I wish to one day approach the level of musical skill he has in just the tip of his pinky finger.

Wow look at all those stars on stage and all of those great magicians...oh and Dynamo is also there

This guy is a genius.. The fact that England's biggest Legends are there including the royals should tell you about this man's amazing talents both in music and comedy, wow bravo.. 👏 👏 👏

I wish Bill was the leader of our world.

He got an honorary degree recently from University of Bath. Well deserved!

Bill Bailey is a legend. Good grief

He is full on brilliant.

How have I never heard of this man before?!?

Brilliant, brilliant Bill Bailey

@EricPhilippiofficial

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments.. I really appreciate your love and support towards me and my career.. kindly send me a friend request if you wish to chat with me ok🌹

I've seen him live 2 times. 💕💕💕Best show ever 💕💕💕

He's just a star and seems like a great bloke !

GENIUS!!!! BLOODY GENIUS!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

A living legend!

bill a music man and comedian with depth of knowledge, liked the accents story most of all

Gotta love the Dane. Sandi live long and prosper!

Bill Bailey a very talented man, he can play a concofany of instruments has an ear for music and comedy, he must spend hours practicing.

He's so talented, brilliant in all he does. Great actor and a nature lover. Love him! British talent at it's best.

He can play more instruments than I can even name. Nobody could have ended that show any better.

Ye gods and little fishes, that man is talented! Marvelous!

The pure absolute genius of Bill Bailey! Magnificent （╹◡╹）

Met Bill on the train years ago. I just wished I appreciated his comedy as much then

I agree VERY talented in many ways

Extraordinary

There are a handful of artists past and present, that are so skillful that its been said they could sing the phone book and create a world wide hit. Id say BB is the only person I have come across to date - that could play the phone book for the same result!

Bloody brilliant 👍👍👍

I learn much from Bill through his music.

The guy is so talented. The royals must be sat there thinking “we are absolutely useless.”

So glad this showed up on my feed.

Nice to see the king having a larf!

Fantastic. I went to one of his shows in Australia. Was so good

The man should rule countries. Except he’s too busy being fabulously talented and bringing great joy to all. Oddly enough that should be what rulers do strive for. If Sandi and Rowen are present, we all know we are in the presence of “royalty”, in its best sense. Mind you, the other real royals seemed to have a grand time. More power to you Bill forever and ever. 👽🐈‍⬛💕

The man's a genius.