Bill Bailey is an amazing human being, truly talented… to learn new musical instruments is extraordinary and yet he remains so humble, kind, with astonishing wit and intellect and remains a thoroughly a lovely man. Thank you Bill.
I am lucky enough to have worked with & spent time with Bill. He is a ridiculously talented & genuinely lovely person who has ENDLESS amazing anecdotes.
@@robbieallan6522what has your question got to do with anything. The comment could have been made by the wardrobe or lighting person. Working with is working with, they both don’t have to be famous!
I’m so happy to have been born at a time where I would have an easy way to become familiar with all sorts of people who would never have shown up on American television, and Bill Bailey is one of them. He’s funny, he’s a fabulous musician, and he’s chock full of interesting tidbits-a 21st century man-of-all-trades, as it were…
If you ever get the chance to watch a Bill Bailey stand-up show, go for it - his wit and talent make it such a fun event. My favourite jab of Bill’s at British politics: “it’s beige-mongering” 😆
So good to see Bill appropriately loved and embraced by the world! I've been a fan since the Cosmic Jam days and there is always that extra level of joy you have seeing a long time favourite comedian become so renowned!
Wow!!!!!!!!!!! Bill is super talented and funny; he owned Strictly and is a hell of a musician and storyteller. It may be said his appearance belies the incredible hidden depths. What a guy!!
Love Graham and the show. Have been watching it for as long as I can remember. Thank you Graham you are awesome!!! And Bill Bailey is one of my favourites of all time, the way he "speaks"| with instruments is incredible. He is one in a million, saw him live, he is amazing and love everything he does. Thank you for this
Bill ( or " Mark " ) is such a talented musician, pleased to hear that he received an honorary Doctorate from the University of Bath. His stories are always a treat to listen to.
I have been a fan of Bill Bailey’s for near 15 years. I learned of his genius from Black Books. A ridiculously hilarious British show. The man is just brilliant!
Im glad there were no more than 3 series. Trying desperately to eek out as much as possible from a quality idea generally ruins great shows. 3 series is the absolute limit I find, quality generally tails off after that with very few exceptions. @tinasjostrand2677
The only moment I can think of that’s not in this compilation was when Bill was on the show with Stephen Fry and they read out tweets on twitter & I hope Miriam Margoyles gets one of these compilations soon
My all time favourite Bill Bailey number is his « Belgian jazz » version of the Dr Who song. It’s hilarious, but also it’s so good I’d take a full show of him playing in that style!
One of my favorite Bill Bailey moments was when he crushed Piers Morgan. Piers made a joke that was a riff on something Eddie Izzard had said but no one laughed. Piers wondered out loud why his joke went flat but Eddie’s scored and Bill said, “Well, people like Eddie”.
I'm wholeheartedly with you. It's much to far-fetched for anyone to dream up on their own. Unless, of course, it's Terry Pratchett, in which case all bets would be off, if he weren't already dead.
This is a great show, really! Graham Norton mixes and matches the best guests and gets everyone relaxed and talking to each other; and as Bill Bailey, he is real character!! truly the life of the party :) and an outstanding musician- always with a good story here and there.
What makes me laugh about the "Bill Bailey dead" story is that QI posted a video at about the same time as this video with a similar pose of Bailey as the thumbnail. Seeing the two right next to each other had me worried and I googled to make sure he didn't just die before watching them in case these were in tribute.
I would love to have 1/10 of Bill Bailey's skill, when it comes to playing musical instruments. He is what is known as 'pitch perfect!' A natural skill, that only occurs with 1 in 10,000 people, and it is a natural ability, and not something you can learn.
Besides being a multi talented, witty, very clever and a musical god................Bill is also immortal. As the clips change, so do the people, except Bill, he looks the same throughout. Must be all that circular breathing.
0:00 BILL BAILEY learned new instrument during lockdown 1:55 BILL BAILEY should play AQUAMAN’s dad 4:48 BILL BAILEY was named after a song 8:30 BILL BAILEY’s was held at gunpoint for having a goose 11:35 BILL BAILEY shows of musical skills
OMG - he really is soo funny - what a fantastic story teller 😋 i first saw him on “Black Books”. also fell in love with Dylan Moran. loved that show !! but seeing Bill on his own telling that story was just too much. 😂🤣😜😹
I bet you im the only person here who has sold a lump of beeswax to a didgeridoo player so he could make a mouthpiece . He brought it back to the shop and showed it to me after ! The circular breathing is amazing. No, I'm not australian , although the didgeridoo player was. This took place in Dublin ireland
So many. I saw him live last night on the Thoughtifier tour. He played an Irish reel on the saz, Anarchy in the UK on an African thumb piano. Brought a set of Bluetooth enabled "rock balls" which give off guitar or drum riffs when you bounce them. And the coup de grace was a huge "laser harp" which he played by putting hands into the laser beams. Then a tribute to Sean Lock on bagpipes at the end. You never know what he will bring out next, just brilliant 😄
Talking of over the top reactions from the police in central London: My rich mate lived in Knightsbridge just behind Harrods in a 5 story town house. Just for context, most of the other houses on the crescent were Embassies. His bedroom was on the top floor so one night he went for a spliff on the roof with his mate. While he was up there 2 swat team vans came from either end of the street, stopped outside his house and a bunch of swat team guys poured out the vans in all their gear and made their way up stairs while a police helicopter started circling overhead shining a spotlight thru the windows and stuff. In a panic he left his weed on the roof and made his was down the ladder back to his bedroom, the roof door slamming on his fingers. Some kind of Sargent appeared at his bedroom door asking him what he'd been up to. They searched the roof and told him an embassy worker across the street had seen a red glow on the roof and thought it was a snipers laser thing. They didn't mention the weed, apologized and suggested maybe not to go on the roof again for a "cigarette".
I often wonder if Bill Odie isn't a family relation. Maybe it's a Bill thing 🤷. 2 geniuses, i have had the pleasure of being influenced by their, Humour, humility, honesty, honour and for broadening my knowledge and interests!!! Thank you!!!
11:49 okay, interesting.. every exotic name, no matter how generic they are, become the name of that object. Saz actually means instrument, which apparently is following the same faith as Pilau Rice, Chai Tea, Naan Bread, Paneer Cheese.. To locals, it's like hearing instrument instrument, rice rice, tea tea, bread bread, cheese cheese.
the Turkish instrument looks so like the mandolin ( and the mandola) which Bill played earlier. but its sound is totally different. do they use a different kind of string? amazing what mankind has developed - so the same, yet so different. the only music that has its very own sound like no other is from Tibet, India, China and Japan.
Bill Bailey is sooo flipping awesome!!! Graham brings the A-game everytime 🥰
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Bill Bailey is an amazing human being, truly talented… to learn new musical instruments is extraordinary and yet he remains so humble, kind, with astonishing wit and intellect and remains a thoroughly a lovely man. Thank you Bill.
I know, "I just picked up this 3 stringed instrument, learned to play it, rearranged a tune created for a piano, and it works, no big deal".
I am lucky enough to have worked with & spent time with Bill. He is a ridiculously talented & genuinely lovely person who has ENDLESS amazing anecdotes.
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@@robbieallan6522what has your question got to do with anything. The comment could have been made by the wardrobe or lighting person. Working with is working with, they both don’t have to be famous!
That's so good to hear. He seems that way, just naturally.
I'd buy Bill Bailey endless pints, if he'd just let me sit and chat with me, telling me some of his wonderful stories.
Sadly everyone just sat as he played an Irish JIG.... I mean bloody hell how pathetic can you get?
I’m so happy to have been born at a time where I would have an easy way to become familiar with all sorts of people who would never have shown up on American television, and Bill Bailey is one of them. He’s funny, he’s a fabulous musician, and he’s chock full of interesting tidbits-a 21st century man-of-all-trades, as it were…
If you ever get the chance to watch a Bill Bailey stand-up show, go for it - his wit and talent make it such a fun event. My favourite jab of Bill’s at British politics: “it’s beige-mongering” 😆
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Well, I live in California, so chances are low that will happen.
@@maryrosekent8223 a good excuse as any to travel 😆
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If only I had the money…
@eleanor.shadow agree wholeheartedly- have seen Bill twice- both times he had me cry-laughing through the shows.😅😅
The goose story stands as one of the great stories told of all time. 🤣
Stand down it's just a goose!!
But I wanted to hear end; did he save the goose?, did the secret police arrest it? where do you take an injured goose at 2am in the morning in London?
Some kind of goose malfeasance.
Excellent Mandola playing!
👏
So good to see Bill appropriately loved and embraced by the world! I've been a fan since the Cosmic Jam days and there is always that extra level of joy you have seeing a long time favourite comedian become so renowned!
Bill Bailey is, hands-down, my favorite comedian, living or dead.
i died reading this.
I prefer him living.
Wow!!!!!!!!!!! Bill is super talented and funny; he owned Strictly and is a hell of a musician and storyteller. It may be said his appearance belies the incredible hidden depths. What a guy!!
Love Graham and the show. Have been watching it for as long as I can remember. Thank you Graham you are awesome!!! And Bill Bailey is one of my favourites of all time, the way he "speaks"| with instruments is incredible. He is one in a million, saw him live, he is amazing and love everything he does. Thank you for this
Magical story teller. Thanks Bill
It needs a heck of a skill to make a mandola rock like this. 😀😍
If you are ever lucky enough to see him “live” you’ll never forget the experience. Superb musician & raconteur. Love the man x
I am Italian (never lived in UK) and got to know Bill watching reruns of Black Books years ago. Lovely person, always fun and humble.
The way he tells and performs the already ridiculous goose story is something else. 😅💗
National treasure. Totally unique.
Absolutely love Bill, very funny, very talented and seems a top bloke 👌🏻
Imagine having Bill in your local pub. Few beers and a jamming sessions.
Bill ( or " Mark " ) is such a talented musician, pleased to hear that he received an honorary Doctorate from the University of Bath. His stories are always a treat to listen to.
What an entertainer 👏👏👏. Love him.
I have been a fan of Bill Bailey’s for near 15 years. I learned of his genius from Black Books. A ridiculously hilarious British show. The man is just brilliant!
I often watch Black Books, totally in love with it. Wish there were more than 3 seasons.
@@tinasjostrand2677 Me too Tina!
Im glad there were no more than 3 series. Trying desperately to eek out as much as possible from a quality idea generally ruins great shows. 3 series is the absolute limit I find, quality generally tails off after that with very few exceptions. @tinasjostrand2677
Genius all day long Bill Bailey what a man
Bill playing these instruments just brings me pure joy. He's so talented!!
The only moment I can think of that’s not in this compilation was when Bill was on the show with Stephen Fry and they read out tweets on twitter & I hope Miriam Margoyles gets one of these compilations soon
To have all of them there at the same time would be epic
My all time favourite Bill Bailey number is his « Belgian jazz » version of the Dr Who song. It’s hilarious, but also it’s so good I’d take a full show of him playing in that style!
Exterminer vous!
One of my favorite Bill Bailey moments was when he crushed Piers Morgan. Piers made a joke that was a riff on something Eddie Izzard had said but no one laughed.
Piers wondered out loud why his joke went flat but Eddie’s scored and Bill said, “Well, people like Eddie”.
Excellent.
Wasn't it Ian Hislop on HIGNFY who said that to Piers, or am I misremembering
Yes, it was the also brilliant Ian Hislop on HIGNFY.
Genuinely brilliant seeming bloke. Lovely ❤️
“Are you alright”? 🤣
nobody tells him nothin'
My husband loves that character and quotes that all the time. I showed him Bill's recent stand up special. He didn't recognize him 🤭
Hott Fuzz!
Mornin’ Angle
You are illiterate..
did he know they had a bounty division though?
The Goose story is so absurd it must be true 😂
I'm wholeheartedly with you. It's much to far-fetched for anyone to dream up on their own. Unless, of course, it's Terry Pratchett, in which case all bets would be off, if he weren't already dead.
I am so happy seeing episodes with Mr. Bailey 🤗
Bill is a mega-talented STAR!
Bill is so talented! And loveable.
Bill Bailey ... Such a very talented man !
i'm convinced it's impossible to dislike bill bailey.
What an amazing musician! I play multiple instruments, but he makes what I do look like peanuts. Crazy good, and funny as hell!
What a talentedvtreasure of a man
Great tunes!!!
This is a great show, really! Graham Norton mixes and matches the best guests and gets everyone relaxed and talking to each other; and as Bill Bailey, he is real character!! truly the life of the party :) and an outstanding musician- always with a good story here and there.
What makes me laugh about the "Bill Bailey dead" story is that QI posted a video at about the same time as this video with a similar pose of Bailey as the thumbnail. Seeing the two right next to each other had me worried and I googled to make sure he didn't just die before watching them in case these were in tribute.
I really love how that photo makes him look like Sam Kinison. I never would have thought of that otherwise. It has to be the expression.
To me this almost looked like a photo from Black Books...
The expression on his face - this almost joking sadness... 🎉❤
My dad was awarded an OBE years ago and the Irish Times posted it as an obituary. My older siblings were taken out of their classes to be enlightened.
Bill Bailey, thanks for such great stories!!!! LMAO...
Mr. Bailey is the Light 💡 from within Many-a Blëck Book 📖
Better than all the Hollywood stars! Love him❤ so talented xxxx
This man is a genius, amazing!
Bill Bailey = so much talent. :-)
The obituary and the accompanying photo is pure Joe lycett 😊
Didn't know of this guy! I''m impressed, automatic fan!
Bill never ever disappoints
10:57 Quentin Tarantino directs The Goose Story.
National treasure is Bill Bailey😊
I will watch anything that has Bill in it 😊
A mandola is my new favourite stringed instrument.
I would love to have 1/10 of Bill Bailey's skill, when it comes to playing musical instruments. He is what is known as 'pitch perfect!' A natural skill, that only occurs with 1 in 10,000 people, and it is a natural ability, and not something you can learn.
Bill's great. So entertaining.
I LOVE HIM SO MUCH.
Bill you are awesome
Besides being a multi talented, witty, very clever and a musical god................Bill is also immortal. As the clips change, so do the people, except Bill, he looks the same throughout. Must be all that circular breathing.
I've waited all my life for someone to tell me they learned the didgeridoo so I can say "No, you didgerie-didn't"
0:00 BILL BAILEY learned new instrument during lockdown
1:55 BILL BAILEY should play AQUAMAN’s dad
4:48 BILL BAILEY was named after a song
8:30 BILL BAILEY’s was held at gunpoint for having a goose
11:35 BILL BAILEY shows of musical skills
The Bill Bailey who died in Kentucky was my step-grandfather.
So sorry about your loss. That must have been a little surreal. Were you aware of the other article at the time?
@@enbygilbert I wasn't aware of it at the time but my mom was told me a few years ago when we were doing our family history
What national treasure he is!
An amazing talent gotta love Bill
Should get Bill and Bob Mortimer together on planet BillBob.
It would be an interstellar experience
OMG - he really is soo funny - what a fantastic story teller 😋
i first saw him on “Black Books”. also fell in love with Dylan Moran. loved that show !! but seeing Bill on his own telling that story was just too much. 😂🤣😜😹
I bet you im the only person here who has sold a lump of beeswax to a didgeridoo player so he could make a mouthpiece . He brought it back to the shop and showed it to me after ! The circular breathing is amazing. No, I'm not australian , although the didgeridoo player was. This took place in Dublin ireland
The goose protection squad turns up
a man of talent
Bill’s fantastic 👍 It’s no wonder that the great late Sean Lock was his friend
Get yourself a friend who enjoys your company the way Jason Momoa enjoyed Dr. Bill Bailey
bill bailey...national treasure
Of course aquaman’s dad gets an honorary doctorate from Bath!
6:10 It would be so cool to have Bill Bailey play a Dax in a star-trek episode :D
That hairline really has receded in recent years, but I do love his commitment to having long hair 😂
He had it cut off about 3 weeks ago.
If only Graham had done that dancing he did in the caravan in Father Ted!
Seriously, how many instruments does that man play?? He’s amazing.
So many. I saw him live last night on the Thoughtifier tour. He played an Irish reel on the saz, Anarchy in the UK on an African thumb piano. Brought a set of Bluetooth enabled "rock balls" which give off guitar or drum riffs when you bounce them. And the coup de grace was a huge "laser harp" which he played by putting hands into the laser beams. Then a tribute to Sean Lock on bagpipes at the end. You never know what he will bring out next, just brilliant 😄
Talented guy👍😊
I adore him
Talking of over the top reactions from the police in central London: My rich mate lived in Knightsbridge just behind Harrods in a 5 story town house. Just for context, most of the other houses on the crescent were Embassies. His bedroom was on the top floor so one night he went for a spliff on the roof with his mate. While he was up there 2 swat team vans came from either end of the street, stopped outside his house and a bunch of swat team guys poured out the vans in all their gear and made their way up stairs while a police helicopter started circling overhead shining a spotlight thru the windows and stuff. In a panic he left his weed on the roof and made his was down the ladder back to his bedroom, the roof door slamming on his fingers. Some kind of Sargent appeared at his bedroom door asking him what he'd been up to. They searched the roof and told him an embassy worker across the street had seen a red glow on the roof and thought it was a snipers laser thing. They didn't mention the weed, apologized and suggested maybe not to go on the roof again for a "cigarette".
The most talented human ever
A very talented man.
Thanks.
Wow. Denzel.
And why did this compilation include Denzel talking about Flight? A weird interlude.
❤😂😢😮😅😊😊😊😊 have that Bill bailing on again that dude is Hella funny
He was pining for the fjords!
Kirk Douglas played a character called Dax in the Kubrick movie Paths of Glory.
Jessie Buckley has one of the loveliest smiley faces ever
She was so lovely in Fargo i liked her despite her character being an absolute psycho
Of course the traditional lute wouldn't have steel strings.
Depending ... my SO does indeed slur his words when he is drunk. And he becomes quieter.
I often wonder if Bill Odie isn't a family relation.
Maybe it's a Bill thing 🤷.
2 geniuses, i have had the pleasure of being influenced by their, Humour, humility, honesty, honour and for broadening my knowledge and interests!!!
Thank you!!!
a genius!
11:49 okay, interesting.. every exotic name, no matter how generic they are, become the name of that object. Saz actually means instrument, which apparently is following the same faith as Pilau Rice, Chai Tea, Naan Bread, Paneer Cheese.. To locals, it's like hearing instrument instrument, rice rice, tea tea, bread bread, cheese cheese.
Wow. I knew Bill was good, but dayyy-ummm. So Jethro Tull I was waiting for Ian to start singing.
May I enquire - who is the lovely lady who appears at 8:44?
Jessica Chastain
I think you're right but I'm not 100 percent. Yes. Must be.
the Turkish instrument looks so like the mandolin ( and the mandola) which Bill played earlier. but its sound is totally different. do they use a different kind of string? amazing what mankind has developed - so the same, yet so different. the only music that has its very own sound like no other is from Tibet, India, China and Japan.
Rainbow could have done wonders with that Saz.
the saz was called a Mandola earlier on.....tuned different though....
Whats the tune Bills playing?
Now I've got look for bill Bailey shows ❤
I admit i thought Bill Bailey called his son after the Star Trek Deep Space 9 charecter Jadzia Dax.