Genius, utter GENIUS. Who else other than Bill Bailey could fill the Royal Albert Hall and present classical music played so irreverently but so beautifully.
Love the showmanship in doing it with too few people - the touch which makes this brilliant is two of them having to dash from one end to the other. It's all really in that tiny detail...
I always think,"I'll watch one more..." then I'm captivated by his blend of humor and music and constantly amazed at the furthering depths of his comedy...then I watch another...
Look at him. His expressions alone almost move me to tears. Someone compared him to Jack Black on here... Black could only wish to hope to aspire to one hundredth of the talent of this force of nature.
I just HAD to watch and listen to this again! I am definitely 'in love' with Bill Bailey's comedy. This was 'genius'! Thank you for sharing it with the world. This Canadian really appreciates it.
Yes, Bill Bailey a real genius. So clever musically and to make that funny is a true gift. You have to be a really confident muso to do that. And good clean fun.
bill bailey is a national treasure. endlessly talented, incredibly thoughtful and rather kind natured. proving hippies aren't useless slackers. he's bloody kryptonite to suits.
Bill's bloody brilliant. Reminds me fondly of seeing Victor Børge live a few times. Bailey = animal lover and Jonathan Creek's best mate...what a good guy
Bill Bailey is amazing. I'm also reminded if synthesiser group art of noise not because of the cowbells but the lady playing the piano is Anne Dudley, a member of the group.
The amount of rehearsal these 5 had to do must have been quite a lot, Bill really is a wasted talent, love him. His faces when he does the higher notes though xD
Bill Bailey is the eccentric music teacher we all deserved but never had 👏
haha could you imagine him as your music teacher?!! I wouldn't have gone to the other classes.
I WISH he could be my music teacher NOW ❤😂❤😂❤
I dare say, for once the perfect level of cowbell has been reached!
Id say it needs just a smidge more
Acceptable amount of cowbell👌
A private prescription or on the NHS or in fact the RAH
One can never have enough cowbell.
Always need more Cowbell!!
I don't know where I've heard that song before. It rings a bell, though.
Hugh Campbell 😂😂😂
I 👀 what you did there🤣
get out
You got there before everyone else!
Booooooooooo. See yourself out pls!
Genius, utter GENIUS. Who else other than Bill Bailey could fill the Royal Albert Hall and present classical music played so irreverently but so beautifully.
+StonyRC I think you mean "UDDER" genius... :P
caesar2164 GET OUT
HAHAHAHAHA
Piffy the Bell Ringer was the original & best!
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@@caesar2164 Damn it, I'm 3 years late on making this remark!
Love the showmanship in doing it with too few people - the touch which makes this brilliant is two of them having to dash from one end to the other. It's all really in that tiny detail...
The rhythm section, or "The Bell End"
“The four dick tips “ probably wouldn’t be a good group name.
That's not to be sniffed at ...
How about, ‘The Herd”, or even, “The Heard.”
Now do it with cows attached.
Finally More Cowbell
bwaha i spit out my drink
@@lori6700I've got a drummer friend who may well agree..😂
JE Hoyes, Extreme purism is not always a virtue.
semireckless LOL. Three years. Comments have a life of their own. If I’d be commenting now, it would be something about Soy Bells.
I love just how pleased he looks when he gets to his part.
Something about the ornery grin on his face for the tiny high note bits is just marvelously entertaining
Bill Bailey is a national treasure
Gotta love Bill Bailey the closest thing to a real live Muppet you will ever see genius
Is it just me that thinks when Bill Bailey grins he could be mistaken for Tim Minchin’s dad? They have that same exuberance.
He's actually future Tim Minchin who has travelled back in time
And they are both very clever musically. They are both very funny too especially Bill with his cow bells.
🇦🇺🇦🇺😷😷
I was thinking Tim’s older brother! That same impish intelligence and charisma. 😄
Like Jach Nich's Sack in the Shining
I had such a big grin watching this, that the happiness I felt, almost made me cry :)
Is there no end of the talent of this man? Genius.
There’s a bell end
Comedy and Music to lift the spirit. Only one Bill Bailey...
normaly i would say needs more cowbell but not sure how you could add any more
There´s NEVER too much cow bell!! :D
Exchange the piano for more cowbell.
They need to add at least 1 bull-bell....for the dong.
I always think,"I'll watch one more..." then I'm captivated by his blend of humor and music and constantly amazed at the furthering depths of his comedy...then I watch another...
cant stop smiling, when the little bell rings 😊
Look at him. His expressions alone almost move me to tears.
Someone compared him to Jack Black on here... Black could only wish to hope to aspire to one hundredth of the talent of this force of nature.
JB, KG and BB would make awesome comedy music imo.
KG?
Kyle Gass, Jack Black's comedy partner and band member, amazing musician in his own right
You've not seen Tenacious D have ya?
jack black has different style of humour and its also great
I just HAD to watch and listen to this again! I am definitely 'in love' with Bill Bailey's comedy. This was 'genius'! Thank you for sharing it with the world. This Canadian really appreciates it.
There is NO ONE like Bill Bailey--glad to know I'm not the only one who loves this humour. Where are you from?
I'm not Canadian?? Thanks.
Bill and the rhythm section are all bloody brilliant...
I wonder if it needs More Cowbell?
Bilk is a talented guy. I love watching him. Quick witted too.
Insane skill levels. How many people get the inside joke.. Of people, so talented they can set up a mini-olympics of improv, musical skill...
The number of times they nearly pick up the wrong bell! I was on the edge of my seat!
Very good. Bill and people like him help bring music to the masses. Like Classic Rock in the 70's.
I got a fever...and the only cure is....more cowbell.
I bet they had such a great laugh practicing that prior to the show.
i love how much fun they all were having doing this.
I love how they constantly move around to get to the sound! This is pure genius!
Good music and laughter.
What more could you ask for?
Thanks Bill Bailey et al.
I love how one of them readies the others when Bill gets out the big bell.
If there was ever a moment of epicness .....this was it, immeasurably excellent
If you're wondering where comedy, quality music and genuine fun intersect here it is. I'd be happy to pay the ticket price for an evening like this.
discovered this back in 2012. Still moves me to tears, of laugh and poetry.
Yes, Bill Bailey a real genius. So clever musically and to make that funny is a true gift. You have to be a really confident muso to do that. And good clean fun.
Bill Bailey is not a national treasure, he's a bloody treasure to humanity!
Still need more cowbells.
This makes me so utterly happy
Yes, udderly
This song always makes me cry for some reason. And bill bailey always makes me laugh :) dammit bill STOP CONFUSING MY BRAIN :P 😭🤣
bill bailey is a national treasure. endlessly talented, incredibly thoughtful and rather kind natured. proving hippies aren't useless slackers. he's bloody kryptonite to suits.
Bill is a national treasure! This is a masterpiece.
Always find bill bailey incredibly inspiring
how something can be both hillarious and hauntingly beautiful at the same time ...
Bill Bailey swan of the greatest ever.
Heyo
Got to love bill who else could make you smile in these times of crapness
watching this puts a smile on my face every single time :)
they all appeared to have immense pleasure for the duration of that performance
One of my favorite memories from University days was being part of a bell choir. Good times.
Bill's bloody brilliant. Reminds me fondly of seeing Victor Børge live a few times. Bailey = animal lover and Jonathan Creek's best mate...what a good guy
Well done Bill and boys!!!!
This is in the top ten most wholesome videos on youtube.
Bill Bailey is amazing. I'm also reminded if synthesiser group art of noise not because of the cowbells but the lady playing the piano is Anne Dudley, a member of the group.
You are sir are a GENIUS ! , utter GENIUS !
Needs.... More cowbell.
Bill is unique in the world of entertainment.
Made my night. Few comedians if any are as uplifting as Khan.
That was sublime 👌
He cured my fever =))
He exacerbated by stomach pains through laughing too much! :-)
Where o where us Bill now, when the Nation needs him the most. ?
played in one of the best halls in the world….The Albert.
This will satisfy those who keep crying out for more cowbell!
Never thought I'd find four men playing with their bells so funny
How perfect! How fun! what a delight!
Wonderful! ❤
what is the enjoyment of music we have reached in 2020
This was sooo clever. Beautiful❤
They played that very bell
So remarkably cool !
We need more cow bell! said Will Ferrell. Saturday Night Live. 🤣🤣🤣
3:41 Love how the guy next to Bill flinches before Bill rings his xD
Undeniable genius 😍😍😍
Fantastic!
Classic Bill mix of skill and comedy ❤
The amount of rehearsal these 5 had to do must have been quite a lot, Bill really is a wasted talent, love him. His faces when he does the higher notes though xD
They are ALL reading the music and know which notes they are responsible for. Really not much rehearsal needed... some...
BlueBassett wtf is wrong with you why don't you buy all those bells and do it without much rehearsal
He's right, I'm afraid. You could have picked any of the musicians, rehearsed once or twice, and performed this.
Wasted?
@@VK-pk8uz I have no idea what they mean by that
Love bill bailey and this video
The Legend that is Ralph Salmins accompanied by Bill bailey
how can one dislike this let alone 86.
I find this truly magical while at the same time it reminds me of dark days in the past
Delightful.
A friend of mine has a set of these. She started this kind of musical act in the 1960s. She can play edelweiss on the bells
I was thinking of moving to switzerland, and sp o decided to make a pro and con list.. so far on the pro side I have; the flags a big plus
Simply a genius
This man is a genius!!
Will Ferrell and Blue Öyster Cult would approve.
*As for Christopher Walken however...*
The amount of practice this must have taken, not just for the actual playing but the comic touches as well
unexpectedly lovely
Brilliant Mr Bailey.
Such effort put in to this entertainment!
Brilliant .
Wonderful
Perfection
First time I’ve ever not had a fever for more cowbell
I don't even know music and I loved this. This is creative art.
The legacy of Gerard Hoffnung is in safe hands.
Absolute cheer up when he rings the higher tone bell =D
This is really wonderful
I am laughing so much. Bill is fun, fun, fun
How good is that 😁😍👏🏻
That was such a beautiful and funny thing to watch 😂
I love this and I'm from Belgium
Proper entertainment and education at the same time.