Eric Idle performs 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' - The Graham Norton Show - BBC One

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  • @Whoami691
    @Whoami691 9 років тому +1004

    The Pythons will NEVER be forgotten.
    Eric is a legend.

    • @Harry-bn5mp
      @Harry-bn5mp 9 років тому +13

      +Whoami691 This song and the pythons will be immortal

    • @amyclarke41
      @amyclarke41 8 років тому +3

      Yes 😆

    • @benschneider4617
      @benschneider4617 8 років тому +8

      What do mean? Eric is not dead, he is still alive.

    • @sammygirl6910
      @sammygirl6910 7 років тому +2

      He's not dead, you silly git! ( i meant that in the nicest way possible)

    • @ROOKTABULA
      @ROOKTABULA 4 роки тому +1

      @@benschneider4617 Odds are that he will be.

  • @Geffo555
    @Geffo555 10 років тому +1504

    Played this at my brother's funeral. We had been Python fans since it was young and anarchic.
    The song came on and it immediately changed the mood from sombre to stupidly brilliant. Laughing and crying is good for the soul I believe. Thanks Eric. Priceless.

    • @satori-in-life
      @satori-in-life 10 років тому +29

      Beautiful that mate.

    • @sabrunobia
      @sabrunobia 9 років тому +23

      that's good,man! i want this for my funeral too

    • @RicardoBanffy
      @RicardoBanffy 9 років тому +24

      You are giving me ideas. Not sure my wife will approve though...

    • @sabrunobia
      @sabrunobia 9 років тому +12

      i agree,women and humor..rarely is a good mixture

    • @WZRDr
      @WZRDr 8 років тому +5

      :)

  • @JustBrianMusic
    @JustBrianMusic 8 років тому +445

    when that man stood up my eyes got a little watery with happiness.

    • @mohamedumar3082
      @mohamedumar3082 8 років тому +25

      mine too.....the feels man...the feels...

  • @Rhodann
    @Rhodann 10 років тому +491

    Really hope these men will someday make it into our kids' history books.

    • @Rubin_Schmidt
      @Rubin_Schmidt 9 років тому +11

      Everyone of them were brilliant in, their own ways.!!!

    • @RicardoBanffy
      @RicardoBanffy 9 років тому +32

      My kids always were fed a healthy Monty Python diet at home

    • @happilyhadesbound
      @happilyhadesbound 5 років тому +3

      My first encounter was when I was nine years old, I'm fourteen now. I've seen the movies mutiple times, and I've watched Flying Circus four times. I'm telling my kids about this.

    • @constantdvdcollector
      @constantdvdcollector 2 роки тому

      @@RicardoBanffy did that include spam and crunchy frog?

    • @Brian-uy2tj
      @Brian-uy2tj Рік тому

      Those books would then be immediately banned in Florida and Texas. What sad commentary on our country. How did people who deserve nothing but ridicule for their prudish, ignorance mongering, come to be in charge of ......... anything? Monty Python yesterday, Monty Python today, Monty Python tomorrow and Monty Python forever.

  • @sunnyem2551
    @sunnyem2551 10 років тому +261

    "Nothing is funnier than when you don't get the laugh"...lolll This guy is so brilliant! Timeless classic!

  • @Sou1defiler
    @Sou1defiler 6 років тому +173

    Soon as he said "they can really make you mad" that audience all thought "oh YES!!!"

  • @macoud12
    @macoud12 8 років тому +795

    That song was like the Spanish Inquisition, they didn't expect it.

    • @dorahorvat1382
      @dorahorvat1382 8 років тому +41

      +Connor Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition

    • @macoud12
      @macoud12 8 років тому +29

      The Spanish Inquisition
      Expected by nobody since 1970.

    • @tafua_a
      @tafua_a 7 років тому +12

      Dora Horvat Our chief weapon is surprise

    • @ping5440
      @ping5440 7 років тому +11

      And Fear

    • @tafua_a
      @tafua_a 7 років тому +11

      Bengineer Guy Our TWO weapons are surprise, fear and a ruthless efficiency!

  • @jhibbitt1
    @jhibbitt1 10 років тому +1888

    its not the same when the audience aren't all hanging on crosses

  • @moshilover1002
    @moshilover1002 10 років тому +306

    This makes me proud to be British

    • @mator2339
      @mator2339 5 років тому +18

      Absolutely. And I am not even British.

    • @mrtom2854
      @mrtom2854 5 років тому +7

      Brexit doesn't

    • @tomkellycartoons
      @tomkellycartoons 2 роки тому +2

      Cant blame you.
      I’m not British, more’s the pity, but it makes me happy to be human. Cheers!

    • @luisluiscunha
      @luisluiscunha 6 місяців тому

      As you should. Regards from Portugal.

  • @olofpersson983
    @olofpersson983 6 років тому +173

    That transition...

  • @punkrockeris666
    @punkrockeris666 3 роки тому +53

    You can see in Graham's expression a very subtle grin when he asked Eric about coping with getting no laughs. He knows what's coming and he likes it

  • @TheClearSummer
    @TheClearSummer 10 років тому +183

    40 years, and yet that's still not enough to kill Eric Idle's awesomeness. :3

  • @SpaceOddity4214
    @SpaceOddity4214 Рік тому +20

    As soon as he said those first words.. ❤

  • @michaellam2508
    @michaellam2508 3 роки тому +28

    Eric Idle... teaching us to _'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life'_ since 1979... 😇😇😇😇😇

  • @chrismiccolupi5473
    @chrismiccolupi5473 2 роки тому +52

    If this song isn’t played at my funeral I’m not going

  • @XMizzTuraX
    @XMizzTuraX 8 років тому +252

    I LOVE how he didn't even need to be asked, he did it himself because he enjoys it. The Pythons are national treasures

    • @robin2012ism
      @robin2012ism 6 років тому +33

      XMizzTuraX well, it was in the script, obviously. People think entertainment is real. No, it's hard work.

    • @TheHomelessDreamer
      @TheHomelessDreamer 4 роки тому +16

      It takes a lot of work and preparation to make something look this spontaneous

    • @jerryturner2310
      @jerryturner2310 Рік тому +2

      You could tell this was going to happen with Graham's set-up question.

    • @twicebittenangel
      @twicebittenangel 3 місяці тому

      Those musicians didn't just do that without preparation.

  • @r.c.vincent6063
    @r.c.vincent6063 4 роки тому +26

    I'm an American and have always loved Monty Python. Eric is a genius and a hell of an entertainer. Outstanding performance.....bravo....

  • @m.cassilly89
    @m.cassilly89 12 років тому +34

    This song never fails to put me in a better mood.

  • @Darkstar263
    @Darkstar263 13 років тому +31

    I love how it's such a well known and famous song these days that the audience were joining in singing and whistling it. I wish I was in that audience to watch him.

  • @at90percent
    @at90percent 8 років тому +68

    Eric is extremely funny. Of all the Pythons his sense of humor is closest to mine.

  • @Lewis-kl6iz
    @Lewis-kl6iz 9 років тому +412

    I'm undecided between this and highway to hell for my funeral song xD

    • @TwiddleJones
      @TwiddleJones 8 років тому +8

      not the Jaws theme?

    • @GJ71642
      @GJ71642 8 років тому +14

      I would want to play always look on the bright side of life at my funeral

    • @hyronomusbosch349
      @hyronomusbosch349 8 років тому +9

      +VastVidsGaming
      It all depends on where you want to go, personally, I'd go with what Mr Idle is singing about, his idea of the after-life sounds like great fun, hope to see you there, brother !
      peace, love and mung beans.

    • @sabine8670
      @sabine8670 8 років тому +11

      I am all for Return to Sender.

    • @jonathanzimmer725
      @jonathanzimmer725 7 років тому +3

      i want mine to be hail to the king by avenged sevenfold

  • @keithmoon3190
    @keithmoon3190 Рік тому +17

    I love it when he retains his British accent while singing to make it more funnier

  • @DragonExtinction88
    @DragonExtinction88 11 років тому +24

    That was a goddamn perfect transition. Absolute genius indeed.

  • @keatonsmith5669
    @keatonsmith5669 10 років тому +71

    I think if I just had BBC, I wouldn't need any other television programs. History channel doesn't show History, and the Discovery Channel is never discovering. BBC has Doctor Who, Top Gear, Graham Norton, Monty Python. The works.

    • @natalie-cu3to
      @natalie-cu3to 4 роки тому +2

      If you want to watch history, there’s always horrible histories

  • @jobob47
    @jobob47 Рік тому +12

    oh, man. I wish I had been in that audience.
    I love how the audience just joined right in.

  • @amandadonaldson8748
    @amandadonaldson8748 6 років тому +23

    This video always cheers me up. I love how he encourages everyone to sing along, even reminding them to change key toward the end.

  • @stewban007
    @stewban007 4 роки тому +16

    I read that the crew of HMS Coventry sang this song to keep their spirits up while waiting to be rescued during the Falklands War.

  • @Isaac-LizardKing
    @Isaac-LizardKing Рік тому +11

    0:47 you can SEE where the realization that he could pull off the bit hit him

  • @0002pA
    @0002pA 7 років тому +7

    Eric Idle loves this song so much.
    And I can fully understand him.
    Damn, this is already at least 7 years old.

  • @dominicbreen9851
    @dominicbreen9851 10 років тому +30

    he's still got it

  • @TheHoovman81
    @TheHoovman81 10 років тому +124

    I think this is the song I want played at my funeral and hopefully one of my true friends is dressed as the Grim Reaper. And lots of free booze for anyone in attendance.

    • @JimTLonW6
      @JimTLonW6 10 років тому +7

      Apparently this is indeed played at a lot of funerals / cremations!

    • @AndrozaniCritic1999
      @AndrozaniCritic1999 10 років тому +11

      Wylye_guy Second most popular funeral song in the UK.

    • @ReddwarfIV
      @ReddwarfIV 10 років тому +8

      Wylye_guy In the Falklands War, the crew of HMS _Coventry_ sang this song as she was sinking after an Argentine jet got a hit on her.

    • @scratchers7916
      @scratchers7916 9 років тому

      +ReddwarfIV Did they live?

    • @ReddwarfIV
      @ReddwarfIV 9 років тому +2

      scratcher s Most of them. IIRC, _Coventry_ was abandoned well before it sank. The missile itself would have killed a few people though.

  • @tomhughes1055
    @tomhughes1055 4 роки тому +25

    0:47 look at that smile. He knows what he's about to do and he's going to enjoy it.

  • @mspeter97
    @mspeter97 8 років тому +56

    Part of me hopes that this song is taught everywhere in England...

    • @TheEliseylou
      @TheEliseylou 7 років тому +17

      I can confirm this. It's compulsory ;)

    • @robertscottpurse1
      @robertscottpurse1 7 років тому +6

      Le Docteur, Watching all Monty Python is compulsory in England :-)

    • @Jeff-gj7ko
      @Jeff-gj7ko 3 місяці тому +1

      And maybe the rest of the United Kingdom as well.

  • @Aramis7
    @Aramis7 5 років тому +6

    This song has saved my sanity more than once...a week.

  • @johncharles9996
    @johncharles9996 8 років тому +10

    For that song alone Eric Idle deserves to be immortalised ... Wonderful :-)

  • @entr3_nou5
    @entr3_nou5 6 років тому +47

    You can be cool, but you can't be "Eric Idle breaking into a musical on a talk show" cool.

  • @eveb446
    @eveb446 11 місяців тому +2

    Excellent, excellent, excellent, Eric Idle is absolutely brilliant.

  • @CyberBeep_kenshi
    @CyberBeep_kenshi 2 роки тому +4

    What a legend! He makes life a little better, can't think of a higher praise than that

  • @kayleighevans5374
    @kayleighevans5374 5 років тому +7

    My uncle had his funeral on Tuesday and this was the song we played at his funeral 1973-2019

  • @PJ-jy9mz
    @PJ-jy9mz 5 років тому +20

    This is what I want played when I'm on my way out. I'll put it in the will. It will make my sons smile and the rest of the family will say, "I knew she was always crazy "

  • @teresaapro2932
    @teresaapro2932 2 роки тому +2

    Eric Idle, like all the Pythons was fabulous! Thanks for your fantastic contributions to British comedy xxx

  • @rosdavies1382
    @rosdavies1382 4 місяці тому +1

    Fifteen years ago Eric Idle performed a musical he had written’Not the Messiah, with full orchestra, choir and four soloists in Toronto. There were two performances only, and the opening night was filled with politicians and t.v. Personalities. Of course it finished on this song and we were all on our feet clapping and singing along. That song is pure magic.

  • @carlosnovoapinzon3764
    @carlosnovoapinzon3764 7 років тому +4

    Love you, Eric. Thanks for the good moments.

  • @gregorywarnock9695
    @gregorywarnock9695 Рік тому +3

    It's one of my favorites

  • @howardturner1175
    @howardturner1175 3 роки тому +2

    A good sound of music to make us happy at this time over the last year to look forward

  • @danielle38134
    @danielle38134 Місяць тому

    Brilliant. Simply brilliant. Monty Python will always be hilarious and never failing to illicit a chuckle from this olde gal! 😅😅😂Love them!

  • @TheEchovoices
    @TheEchovoices 4 роки тому +4

    love him

  • @ethanzukerman7714
    @ethanzukerman7714 8 років тому +30

    THIS SONG IS HELPING ME GET THREW MY DAD'S DEATH.

    • @WZRDr
      @WZRDr 8 років тому +2

      stay strong man.

    • @ethanzukerman7714
      @ethanzukerman7714 8 років тому +2

      THANKS Robin!
      ``````````````````````

    • @ytn675
      @ytn675 6 років тому +1

      Ethan Zukerman Good luck

  • @marjanp4784
    @marjanp4784 3 роки тому +19

    British people should be proud of so many things...from Shakespeare to Monty Python ❤️

  • @mortenottosen4938
    @mortenottosen4938 2 роки тому +1

    brings back funny memories of movies my parents wanted us to see when we're young. and im greatful for that.

  • @2t0y
    @2t0y 5 років тому +3

    This song always makes me smile

  • @raviteja9298
    @raviteja9298 6 років тому +9

    You can tell Janet's never heard this song before. But never mind, she's now heard a really wonderful song...

    • @Michaelahol
      @Michaelahol 6 років тому +3

      Tyler knows what's up lol

  • @42awww
    @42awww 7 років тому +13

    Can't help but grin the whole time! Cheeks and head are sore...

  • @shirleynitka5030
    @shirleynitka5030 2 роки тому +2

    he's a keeper. You can't be sad near him.

  • @TonksTech
    @TonksTech 9 місяців тому +1

    This is THE most British song out there I play this every time something goes wrong and it always make me feel more positive 😂🇬🇧

  • @juliaryan4266
    @juliaryan4266 8 років тому +3

    I'm from California and I love those guys

  • @muradhasan185
    @muradhasan185 4 роки тому +61

    I'm a covid-19 patient. I just came here to recharge myself and gather some courage to fight another day.

  • @joemccluskey1
    @joemccluskey1 14 років тому +2

    this is just the best thing ive seen in ages. when i was watching on the graham norton show the moment he said the first line i just knew this was gonna happen. absolutly brilliant.

  • @youngjdef
    @youngjdef 4 роки тому +10

    1:02 - Janet Jackson lookin like "whats this crazy white man about to do?.."

  • @douggherkin
    @douggherkin 2 роки тому +4

    He was recently back on the Graham Norton show telling him about how he has survived a terrible illness. ...God Bless, Eric. xx

    • @peterang6912
      @peterang6912 Рік тому +1

      Yes, and years before that he wrote a play about a writer who got that illness..

  • @ZanderCrawford-ko6hd
    @ZanderCrawford-ko6hd 6 місяців тому +1

    This video came out the day after i was born what a good present!

  • @sanskarchourasia6856
    @sanskarchourasia6856 3 роки тому +3

    I don't know why but this makes me cry

  • @mussaranya
    @mussaranya Рік тому +1

    It must have been absolutely amazing to be part of the public!

    • @ThatCoalSoul
      @ThatCoalSoul 11 місяців тому

      Hmmm yeah
      ...know the feeling
      ...and Sir Paul Nurse.

  • @johnyvico
    @johnyvico Рік тому +2

    One of the best 1 hit wonders ever

  • @mattyboywalker9094
    @mattyboywalker9094 2 роки тому +1

    Superb just superb

  • @Faqew
    @Faqew 11 років тому +3

    Man he still got his voice!

  • @noisetank273
    @noisetank273 4 роки тому +5

    This has to be one of my favourite clips of the british anthem

  • @grothaal
    @grothaal 8 років тому +162

    27 people don't know how to whistle

    • @bensolo908
      @bensolo908 8 років тому +7

      +Welsige I love the song but I don't know how to whistle :( I always hum the whistling parts when singing along.

    • @hyronomusbosch349
      @hyronomusbosch349 8 років тому +7

      +Welsige
      2935 people DO know how to whistle !
      always look on the bright side my brother !

    • @dirtyharry0191
      @dirtyharry0191 8 років тому +2

      +Ben Solo Just purse your lips and whistle that's the thing.

    • @irenekent4335
      @irenekent4335 6 років тому

      Welsige pity that when i was a child most men whistled now they just look miserable ah

    • @fionawhenman6470
      @fionawhenman6470 4 роки тому

      All ways look on the bright side of life (starts whistling)

  • @swspartanhwk
    @swspartanhwk 7 років тому +3

    I love how janet jackson is sitting there like what the fuck?? lol
    its like she has never seen monty python before

  • @gurryshark6027
    @gurryshark6027 4 роки тому +1

    Back was killing me then I landed on this song which I loved! Back still killing me but least I smiled for a few moments.

  • @Mikej1592
    @Mikej1592 12 років тому +2

    Some things in life are bad, they can really make you mad, but this song will always cheer me up.

  • @Buxenwolf
    @Buxenwolf 10 років тому +19

    This should be played at my funeral :)

    • @georgeguettler9220
      @georgeguettler9220 10 років тому +7

      kinda random fact but this song is the second most requested song to play at ones funeral in Britain

    • @JimTLonW6
      @JimTLonW6 10 років тому +4

      George Guettler So I've been told! There is hope for us all yet if people are selecting this for their exit!

  • @ivanmay7890
    @ivanmay7890 6 місяців тому +1

    I love Monty Python and consider Eric Idle to be one of the funniest British actors ever to have lived. He also has a very recognizable high pitched voice.

  • @Armentitron
    @Armentitron 9 років тому +135

    Janet Jackson has no clue what the song is

    • @SOCORROGM
      @SOCORROGM 6 років тому +11

      yep she looked lost,

    • @jameshamiter3251
      @jameshamiter3251 6 років тому

      She seemed to enjoy the moment, anyhow.

  • @JeffreyChaucer2
    @JeffreyChaucer2 13 років тому +6

    the best thing is that he sings the song not as an artist who works on stage, for money, but in such an easy, relaxed manner.

  • @HappyHalloween11
    @HappyHalloween11 6 місяців тому +1

    1:50 classic Eric Idle. We have to protect him at all costs! ❤

  • @mau9175
    @mau9175 Рік тому

    i love eric idle and monty python. these guys are legends. long live king of humor, from your #1 brazilian fan.

  • @LittleMissBeth23
    @LittleMissBeth23 12 років тому +1

    I love eric idle!! gosh hes got so old and hes still so active

  • @redbaron1001
    @redbaron1001 10 років тому +2

    I don't care what any movie critics say about Eric idle or his movies! Eric Idle is funny and he can act and he can sing even 35 years after Life Of Brian and his voice is still just as good as it was when he was young! He truly deserves an Oscar for the funniest and most entertaining British actor ever.

  • @robertmadison2752
    @robertmadison2752 Рік тому +1

    Magnificent . . . now, then, forever.

  • @neileyre6019
    @neileyre6019 2 роки тому +1

    Genius!

  • @christineostwald2995
    @christineostwald2995 4 роки тому +1

    Einzigartig schoen!!! Immer wieder!

  • @stupidbob12
    @stupidbob12 13 років тому +1

    What a legend. I wish he could be around forever.

  • @stevenhaskell9025
    @stevenhaskell9025 6 років тому +2

    I love him, johnny depp, the beatles and the band Oasis.. they are all amaze balls

    • @efesoulficial
      @efesoulficial Рік тому

      The odd one out would be Johnny Depp, born in Kentucky, USA.

  • @johnthewatermen
    @johnthewatermen 8 місяців тому

    My childhood was spent watching python and as an American child that didn’t make me any friends. 😂 but I loved it. Still do at 43. Thank you to all of the cast!

    • @worlddd7777
      @worlddd7777 8 місяців тому

      How come, they had amazing live show in LA

  • @krisravnsborg9902
    @krisravnsborg9902 11 років тому +4

    This is my favorite song. It's happy, it's about life in general and in a very unique and awesome way, it's a guide on how to deal with truly tough situations. By the way it just makes me happy =)

  • @lolkingsremaster2034
    @lolkingsremaster2034 7 років тому +3

    He was such a beautiful man... Oh, Lord, what years do to us.

  • @Directx45000
    @Directx45000 13 років тому +1

    A true entertained and legend of British comedy.

  • @fabiobragaoficial7628
    @fabiobragaoficial7628 4 роки тому +1

    I love Eric Idle. I'm from Brazil. UK is lucky to have a man like him

  • @dennisdiede
    @dennisdiede Рік тому +1

    True Genius - and fun

  • @hernandogaribaldi8627
    @hernandogaribaldi8627 7 років тому +1

    With the choir of the police departament and his saddest yelling in the background music. I love it.

  • @jamesmorley3031
    @jamesmorley3031 7 років тому +5

    This should be played at every funeral ever

  • @BrianBenstockNY
    @BrianBenstockNY 4 роки тому +1

    I needed this today.

  • @blacktownshadow1325
    @blacktownshadow1325 3 роки тому +2

    Man's a legend

  • @OurGodReigns
    @OurGodReigns 6 років тому

    Yeah baby!!!!!!!!!!
    This is one of my most favourite songs ever!!!!!! What a lucky lucky audience!!!!!

  • @EldritchHorrorsCo
    @EldritchHorrorsCo 11 років тому +2

    That was amazing how he started

  • @creedecriswell634
    @creedecriswell634 5 місяців тому

    I need this song more than ever!

  • @RicardoBanffy
    @RicardoBanffy 9 років тому +55

    How can 25 people dislike it?!

  • @TheEftelingFan
    @TheEftelingFan 14 років тому +2

    What a performer! This guy can make me laugh to death. I started watching some of their stuff recently, and boy did i miss out!

  • @lalaj5831
    @lalaj5831 Рік тому +1

    I remember when I was a kid watching Monty Python’s Flying Circus with family that was visiting from the United States. I was laughing so much I had tears streaming down my face. Our visitors, however, just didn’t get it and told me it was just stupid. That was the first time I realized that some people really don’t enjoy a sense of humour which is terribly sad. Eric Idle was always my favourite.