Bill Bailey Performing at The Royal Variety Performance 2021

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  • @sebastiangray1196
    @sebastiangray1196 3 роки тому +432

    opening his Royal Variety set with a bit about Poundland is such a power move i love it

    • @khymaaren
      @khymaaren 3 роки тому +28

      Reality check for a bunch of them, I bet.

    • @garethmcrae668
      @garethmcrae668 2 роки тому +12

      Particularly enjoyed Billy and K8 laughing at those punchlines! So relatable.

    • @anouarkrassimovich7481
      @anouarkrassimovich7481 2 роки тому +4

      @@garethmcrae668 is that the couple in the balcony? who are they? why is the cameraman obsessed with them?

    • @Ocean_Man
      @Ocean_Man 2 роки тому +14

      @@anouarkrassimovich7481 british royality

    • @heisenberg69
      @heisenberg69 2 роки тому +1

      @@khymaaren Just like with John Lennon in 63. ua-cam.com/video/rvBCmY7wAAU/v-deo.html

  • @steevidrums
    @steevidrums 3 роки тому +121

    Kudos to her for not cracking up while singing while BB plays the bicycle horns!

    • @jelly-baby
      @jelly-baby 2 роки тому +2

      Watch her singing Jerusalem with him. Very special.

    • @capawesome3d988
      @capawesome3d988 2 роки тому +2

      I was thinking the same, i would not hold it! lol

    • @jamesbarbour8400
      @jamesbarbour8400 Рік тому +3

      She's got a good set of 'lungs' on her !

    • @wizard-pirate
      @wizard-pirate Рік тому +6

      More impressed by the boys choir. Those kids show a lot self-control for their age.

    • @ericminch
      @ericminch Рік тому +1

      @@jamesbarbour8400 Would gladly examine them, for purely musical research purposes, of course.

  • @dahlyiadubonnet
    @dahlyiadubonnet Рік тому +35

    Bill Bailey deserves a Knighthood! End of discussion!!! He's bloody brilliant. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ferrariscuderia4290
    @ferrariscuderia4290 3 роки тому +422

    I feel we should let Bill Bailey be in charge of everything, at least for a few years.

    • @luigimario4458
      @luigimario4458 Рік тому +2

      You do know that power corrupts, don't you?

    • @ericminch
      @ericminch Рік тому +2

      @@luigimario4458 OK, then maybe just one show season.

  • @kneelbeforeiskeletor
    @kneelbeforeiskeletor 3 роки тому +703

    It never ceases to amaze me how he's the baldest long-haired person i've ever seen.

    • @richardpaxford5792
      @richardpaxford5792 3 роки тому +36

      That's not a review, that's biological fieldnotes! 😉

    • @janetinglis1493
      @janetinglis1493 3 роки тому +2

      It'll recede all the way to his bum!

    • @nickyfield137
      @nickyfield137 3 роки тому +5

      Yeah, just shave it off Bill

    • @MajesticDemonLord
      @MajesticDemonLord 3 роки тому +8

      Just wait till you find out about Devon Townsend (from the mid 00's)

    • @nirmalsuki
      @nirmalsuki 3 роки тому +8

      It's the super mullet

  • @aussiechris5904
    @aussiechris5904 2 роки тому +33

    Kudos to the singers for keeping straight faces during "Silent Night"- I couldn't have!

  • @echognomecal6742
    @echognomecal6742 Рік тому +4

    What an utter dream for those kids. What a thing to be able to tell their grandchildren one day.

  • @101Hjames
    @101Hjames 2 роки тому +156

    There should 100% be a UK version of School of Rock staring Bill Bailey

    • @sucharsharma5725
      @sucharsharma5725 2 роки тому +4

      Yo thats epicc!!!! and maybe a collab with the american crew at a gig or competition

    • @liys540
      @liys540 2 роки тому +4

      @@sucharsharma5725 and jack black

    • @sucharsharma5725
      @sucharsharma5725 2 роки тому +2

      @@liys540 of course jack black. otherwise whats the point

    • @capcompass9298
      @capcompass9298 2 роки тому +2

      @@liys540 ...and Black Books.

    • @joliebokeh1958
      @joliebokeh1958 2 роки тому

      OMG YES

  • @TheBoglin
    @TheBoglin 2 роки тому +76

    This man is a national treasure. 👏👏

  • @capybara8868
    @capybara8868 7 місяців тому +14

    BB is just the best. His wit and humanity shines in everything he does.

  • @TheSuzberry
    @TheSuzberry 3 роки тому +54

    Bill brightens up any dull old party.

  • @alanhindle3149
    @alanhindle3149 3 роки тому +269

    My ex-girlfriend went to drama school with Bailey. He apparently dropped out after a year, feeling it wasn't doing him any good. Normally I would say, "Stay in school, kids!" But, in Bailey's case, I don't feel like it was the wrong decision. Always brilliant.

    • @IndySidhu88
      @IndySidhu88 2 роки тому +13

      Some try those schools to determine it's not for them. It's at least good to try even if you don't complete it or feel happy about it.

    • @elisabethpearl9790
      @elisabethpearl9790 2 роки тому +3

      I reckon he would have been bored senseless at any school....... what an imagination

    • @t.least.he.was.honest
      @t.least.he.was.honest 2 роки тому

      Bill, is a briiliant man, entertainer, but I feel if he wire cool stetson hats etc, he really would be the coolest guy ever

    • @libraryofpapel
      @libraryofpapel 2 роки тому +1

      He found his true calling; falconry

  • @spfisterer3651
    @spfisterer3651 3 роки тому +133

    I've seen him on so many panel shows that I actually forgot just how talented he is.....

  • @deniswilliams2212
    @deniswilliams2212 2 роки тому +11

    Bill Bailey for king of the world and Eddie izzard for Queen 👑

  • @charlotteroberts614
    @charlotteroberts614 3 роки тому +67

    Our only hope for Eurovision victory!

    • @paulwolfie4395
      @paulwolfie4395 3 роки тому +2

      Your so right !! He would be 👍 fabulous!!! Cheers 🍻

    • @Kris_T_
      @Kris_T_ 3 роки тому +2

      Unfortunately Bill's a professional, & Eurovision is technically only for amateurs.

    • @linmanfu913
      @linmanfu913 3 роки тому +6

      @@Kris_T_ That's nonsense; the vast majority of Eurovision performers are professionals. The main requirement is that it must be a newly written song, because it's a Song Contest not a singing contest.

    • @pseudonayme7717
      @pseudonayme7717 3 роки тому +7

      @@linmanfu913 The main requirement is that nobody votes for the UK, no matter the quality of the song😛

    • @Robr1701
      @Robr1701 3 роки тому +2

      @@Kris_T_ Matt Monro, Cliff Richard ,Olivia Newton-John ,Lulu , The Shadows, Engelbert Humperdinck , Katrina and the Waves , Bonnie Tyler ,Blue and even Celine Dion have all taken part in Eurovision, so nothing to stop Bill.

  • @daveroche6522
    @daveroche6522 Рік тому +7

    Just mentioning "Bill Bailey" always gets me to smile. LEGEND!

  • @artursandwich1974
    @artursandwich1974 Рік тому +13

    He is a national treasure and a world-wide gem. All love on BB. All hail and bow to BB!

  • @muggedinmadrid
    @muggedinmadrid 2 роки тому +42

    He’s so gifted . Can play virtually any musical instrument . A brilliant comic . And such a humble and lovely guy as well . God preserve him

    • @capcompass9298
      @capcompass9298 2 роки тому +1

      ...or indeed, any virtual instrument: ua-cam.com/video/ioa5qW2rrbM/v-deo.html

    • @DavidOakesMusic
      @DavidOakesMusic 2 роки тому +5

      Everything Ricky Gervais is not.

    • @muggedinmadrid
      @muggedinmadrid 2 роки тому +3

      @@DavidOakesMusic 🙊

  • @michaellansing4917
    @michaellansing4917 3 роки тому +155

    We definitely need more metal versions of Xmas tunes

    • @SevCaswell
      @SevCaswell 3 роки тому +2

      there is a video on Yt where Bill plays a metal version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star...

    • @TheBobcatlover
      @TheBobcatlover 3 роки тому +2

      Check out a guy on UA-cam called Leo Moracchioli, he does metal covers of pop songs but he's got a few Xmas ones too 🤘

    • @thelambdafunction
      @thelambdafunction 3 роки тому +1

      It's pretty much the christian metal genre 🤣🤣

    • @janiexoxo
      @janiexoxo 2 роки тому +3

      Check out the Trans Siberian Orchestra. Lots of metal xmas stuff

    • @liys540
      @liys540 2 роки тому

      or check out Majestica the Christmas carol

  • @ginacranbourne
    @ginacranbourne 2 роки тому +15

    I watched Bill Bailey last night at the Palais theatre in Melbourne Australia last night and it was the best show I have ever seen, hence coming back for more on UA-cam!

  • @merlapittman5034
    @merlapittman5034 3 роки тому +57

    Bill Bailey is a treasure - so funny, so talented; and he can dance, too! I see his hair has receded a little more, and that's not a bad thing as he has a beautifully shaped head!

    • @sdarryg3413
      @sdarryg3413 2 роки тому +8

      Time is slowly unwrapping his wonderful head like a present to the world, revealing ever more entertaining contents

    • @DavidOakesMusic
      @DavidOakesMusic 2 роки тому +2

      @@sdarryg3413 When he finally gets rid of it he will actually look like current Peter Gabriel

  • @donnamealy4877
    @donnamealy4877 2 роки тому +48

    “Needs more cowbell!” Bailey is so freaking talented.

  • @lordyimo3014
    @lordyimo3014 2 роки тому +23

    This man is an absolute musical genius and comedy wonder. Never fails to amaze

  • @Tzen03
    @Tzen03 2 роки тому +22

    I've had the pleasure of seeing him perform several years ago, fantastic evening that was!

  • @Berkcam
    @Berkcam 2 роки тому +7

    Ooooh, that vocalist is just splendid 😜

  • @WibblyPigNZ
    @WibblyPigNZ 3 роки тому +56

    Fab, as ever. And from someone who - global pandemics notwithstanding - comes to perform throughout NZ. Not many acts can claim that commitment and connection as well as that reserve of sheer talent.

    • @zapkvr
      @zapkvr 3 роки тому +3

      Here Here

    • @heli-crewhgs5285
      @heli-crewhgs5285 2 роки тому +2

      @@zapkvr Erm… it’s actually written as ‘Hear! Hear!’

  • @kathowed
    @kathowed 3 роки тому +70

    A master class in entertainment. As always.

  • @BobbyC-be9vy
    @BobbyC-be9vy Рік тому +2

    I love his wonderful y talented mixture of comedy and music.

  • @andymcneil7085
    @andymcneil7085 8 місяців тому +3

    About time he was in the King’s New Year honours I think.

  • @rockitsm
    @rockitsm 3 роки тому +15

    The fist pump on "Satan's Power" killed me.

  • @utterutter
    @utterutter 3 роки тому +24

    Doing a sketch on Poundland, 'Those in the cheaper seats, laughing, the rest rattling their jewellery. '

  • @raimohuotelin5191
    @raimohuotelin5191 2 роки тому +3

    I saw him in Edinburgh in May. First lifetime experience. Stunning! Checked the backgrounds, he is still in full drive, what a Job! Never New before!

  • @daniel_j_a
    @daniel_j_a 2 роки тому +7

    The boys are having fun too :-D

  • @Loctorak
    @Loctorak 3 роки тому +9

    One of a kind, and genuinely one of the most intelligent and talented comedians in Britain. Absolutely brill bailey I mean billiant I mean funny man

    • @erry9895
      @erry9895 3 роки тому +2

      This tickled

  • @tracybailey680
    @tracybailey680 3 роки тому +36

    you always bring such joy, Bill - thank you!

  • @klemensk8776
    @klemensk8776 3 роки тому +30

    This seem so wonderful, no mention of covid, just pure normality and joy

  • @leahtigers771
    @leahtigers771 2 роки тому +7

    absolutely brilliant! ❤ he really chose well both the choir and the singer - absolutely great blend of voices. Amazing to see the kids completely change the moment the music became more energized
    thank you very much for sharing!

  • @freddie5890
    @freddie5890 2 роки тому +6

    Ayy that's me singing with him! On the left at the back in the robes

  • @icewizzard666
    @icewizzard666 3 роки тому +35

    Bloody Awesome! He's got such a talent, comedy and musically!

  • @seanmacleod1724
    @seanmacleod1724 2 роки тому +3

    He is such a great entertainer.
    Long may you keep us laughing Bill 😁👍

  • @Webfra14
    @Webfra14 2 роки тому +2

    Always fun to watch Brill Bailey.

  • @LindaMChristie
    @LindaMChristie 2 роки тому +5

    I saw him live in Brighton last week - absolutely fantastic!

    • @EricPhilippiofficial
      @EricPhilippiofficial Рік тому

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

    • @echognomecal6742
      @echognomecal6742 Рік тому +1

      Replying so you get the memories popping up again

  • @djr3386
    @djr3386 2 роки тому +3

    Bill Bailey is a Rock Star incognito🤘

    • @susie9893
      @susie9893 3 місяці тому

      What's this incognito, bruh?

  • @joansmith69
    @joansmith69 3 роки тому +23

    William, whispering: "Kate, what is this 'Pound-land, and why is it not a part of our Commonwealth?"

    • @itookallthenames
      @itookallthenames 2 роки тому +12

      “Ask Andrew, I’ve heard him mention it”

  • @zapkvr
    @zapkvr 3 роки тому +28

    One minute in and I'm laughing like an idiot. I love Bill. I've only seen him live once but it's a highlight of my life.

  • @sueengle6242
    @sueengle6242 3 роки тому +12

    Brill, Bill 😆💕🇬🇧 Indomentable, Infectious, Irreplaceable. Oh, and Hilarious.

  • @wgeorge6048
    @wgeorge6048 3 роки тому +15

    “Been there Bruv” 😂😂

  • @hipshakeirl
    @hipshakeirl 3 роки тому +6

    so talented

  • @mohammedsaqallah32
    @mohammedsaqallah32 3 роки тому +35

    This guy is a genius

  • @marykate2336
    @marykate2336 Рік тому

    I love Bill Bailey pieces

  • @DJT183
    @DJT183 3 роки тому +11

    Love Bill Bailey to bits. Had tickets to see him this year, cancelled for Covid lockdowns. Devastated

  • @nezzam100
    @nezzam100 3 роки тому +7

    It's annoying just how talented he is.

  • @justintai8725
    @justintai8725 3 роки тому +10

    Brilliant! Always puts a smile on my face.
    I saw him live in the Hong Kong comedy club in the mid 90s.
    Fantastic!

  • @retrocentral
    @retrocentral 3 роки тому +5

    Silent NIght brought tears to my eyes. (Thought I'd wet myself.)

  • @markuk8253
    @markuk8253 3 роки тому +8

    Class act!

  • @AdrianCeroni
    @AdrianCeroni 3 роки тому +14

    Florence Hvorostovsky has such beautiful form and her singing is superb too.

    • @sadev101
      @sadev101 2 роки тому

      cant find much of her online other then her marrying that creepy dimitri and giving up her career for him. you look her name up all you see is her with him. or even only him. sad when someone puts their talents away for someone else who does not care for your goals and happyness

    • @StCreed
      @StCreed 2 роки тому

      @@sadev101 Dimitri died in 2017 so I think she took up her career again?

    • @sadev101
      @sadev101 2 роки тому

      @@StCreed im glad she did... giving up yourself just because your relation is a selfish idiot is not good. i hope she gains traction again in her career

  • @J0nny61
    @J0nny61 3 роки тому +8

    The master, love you Bill, don't ever stop.

  • @boxingday11
    @boxingday11 3 роки тому +20

    A genius of our nation.👍🏻🇬🇧

  • @54mgtf22
    @54mgtf22 Рік тому +1

    Genius. Pure genius.

  • @Vatharian
    @Vatharian 2 роки тому +2

    That vibrato at 7:17 gave me goosebumps

  • @mikewilliams4499
    @mikewilliams4499 2 роки тому +1

    Such talent

  • @PatienceMelissa
    @PatienceMelissa 11 днів тому

    Love how the choir interacted with him.... 😂

  • @TheHutchy01
    @TheHutchy01 3 роки тому +6

    I'd never thought of looking at Poundland reviews. I'm now wondering if there's one from S. Ashen in Norwich.

    • @Xentillus
      @Xentillus 2 роки тому +1

      "Absolutely awful tat. Will definitely purchase again."

  • @drglobule8a
    @drglobule8a 3 роки тому +19

    The greatest performance here is clearly the lady singer's, who manages to go through her song without a flinch while Bill is actually messing around with his farting horns.

  • @bartman999
    @bartman999 3 роки тому +12

    This crowd has never been inside a Poundland in their lives.

  • @GPS379
    @GPS379 2 роки тому +2

    This guy is music god

  • @AniWatX
    @AniWatX 2 роки тому +2

    One of the most interesting men on the planet !

  • @ukdnbmarsh
    @ukdnbmarsh 3 роки тому +11

    Mercurial, a national treasure.

  • @robanderson473
    @robanderson473 Рік тому

    Magnificent!

  • @c.gilliland8338
    @c.gilliland8338 3 роки тому +11

    His choice of material was a cleverly scathing irony at the audience I thought

  • @javannagynagy6683
    @javannagynagy6683 2 роки тому

    One best comic I've seen

  • @oldrikky
    @oldrikky Рік тому

    Pure magic

  • @shaynefrancis5318
    @shaynefrancis5318 3 роки тому

    Very system towards the end.......love this guy's talent

  • @fionawhite2944
    @fionawhite2944 2 роки тому

    brilliant as usual

  • @davidingram3566
    @davidingram3566 3 роки тому +3

    Saw him a couple of years ago, absolutely brilliant. As someone who prides himself on never swearing and never has and finds bad language both abhorrent and unnecessary it was refreshing to see a comedian who could do a routine without using a profanity of even mild intent yet still be hilariously funny.

  • @lokolad3541
    @lokolad3541 2 роки тому

    STILL, PURE GENIUS 👍

  • @BryonLape
    @BryonLape 3 роки тому +1

    How can she keep singing with such a straight face????

  • @Triljali
    @Triljali Рік тому

    Thank for you truly love❤ i love you

  • @oldfaythestorr4718
    @oldfaythestorr4718 2 роки тому +1

    we have so many comedic geniuses in the comment section who seem to think they could do a better job.

  • @lisamcmullan6484
    @lisamcmullan6484 2 роки тому

    glorious!

  • @ReckluseMusic
    @ReckluseMusic 3 роки тому +1

    Love Bill bailey

  • @Rhythmattica
    @Rhythmattica 2 роки тому

    This is Eurovision Ready!

  • @lordkorner
    @lordkorner 2 роки тому +1

    The entertainer.

  • @benwilkinson7849
    @benwilkinson7849 2 роки тому +1

    i have no idea how the choir and singer weren't laughing when he was playing the horns lol

  • @lfcbpro
    @lfcbpro 3 роки тому +3

    If I could play the guitar I would sooooo love to do metal versions of "normal" songs and music :D

  • @ashwilkinson889
    @ashwilkinson889 3 роки тому +4

    Satan's power just killed me 🤣

  • @Ma-pz5kl
    @Ma-pz5kl Рік тому

    World treasure !!!

  • @jmow-t5023
    @jmow-t5023 3 роки тому +2

    Everyone needs to see the Horns bit.😂😂

  • @claire-christmas-august73
    @claire-christmas-august73 2 роки тому +1

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    class!
    ✌🏻🇦🇺

  • @peddleandcrank
    @peddleandcrank 3 роки тому +8

    None of the audience has ever stepped into a pound land

  • @andyevans8585
    @andyevans8585 3 роки тому +5

    Genius, pure genius

  • @jamesbutler6253
    @jamesbutler6253 2 роки тому

    Wow! The tangible tension between that couple at 3.12.

  • @davidtillson729
    @davidtillson729 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant

  • @brusselssprouts560
    @brusselssprouts560 Рік тому

    He should be Sir William Bailey. He is completely magnificent.

  • @paulbrotherton8583
    @paulbrotherton8583 Рік тому

    I would love to see bill Bailey do an AC/DC cover

  • @11calman
    @11calman 3 роки тому +3

    great stuff

  • @pwb83
    @pwb83 2 роки тому +1

    Never underestimate the comedic effect of a bunch of bike horns

  • @melissaabbott6829
    @melissaabbott6829 Рік тому +2

    He's not bad, all things considered. 😆

  • @bittersweetdragon8463
    @bittersweetdragon8463 2 роки тому

    How are they singing "Silent Night" without cracking up? 😆😂🤣😂🤣😆

  • @susie9893
    @susie9893 3 роки тому +2

    It's Bill who's the national monument 😂