Neil innes lie down and be counted, innes book of records. The innes book of records bbc two england 9 june 1980. The innes book of records is the third solo album by neil innes and was released in 1979 to accompany the bbc television series of the same name. Neil innes, a master of musical humor, is dead at 75 the. The innes book of records tv series searching for the innes book of records 3 found 19 total alternate case. Dec 30, 2019 a sketch on eric idles tv series rutland weekend television in 1975 provided a platorm for neils beatles spoof, the rutles, and it was followed on bbc2 by the innes book of records 197981. The album bore the same title, and both it and the tv show were intended to parody various genres of postwar music.
A sketch on eric idles tv series rutland weekend television in 1975 provided a platorm for neils beatles spoof, the rutles, and it was followed on bbc2 by the innes book of records 197981. Neil innes the innes book of records releases discogs. George pollen heifetz, thursday, 28 september 2006 14. The innes book of records is a television show made by the english singersongwriter neil innes. Hi dad guatemala isnt really well set up for tourism. Innes book of records innes third solo lp, released by polydor in 1979 to coincide with innes bbc series of the same name. For one thing, its imbued with the characteristic droll, wry wit and knack for pastiche of all manners of. The audio recordings on the album are not the same as those used as the audio track for the television series, some of the arrangements being markedly different.
While the innes book of records is similar to taking off, it suffers a little in comparison, mostly due to a more mainstream, occasionally aorish dated late70s production feel. Innes book of records neil innes much like the rutles. It was one of those little oddities that the beeb would kick out every now and then, but all the more enjoyable for its surreal mood kinda lika a proto flight of the conchords in some respects. Taking offthe innes book of records neil innes songs. If higher quality versions are available, links are in description. Neils family would like to thank his fans and followers for their messages of support and encouragement and to confirm that a memorial concert for neil is planned later in the year in london with performances from fellow artists, comedians, musicians and poets. The innes book of records comedy, family, music tv series the best british comedy in the world ever. Vivian stanshalls sir henry at rawlinson end the stage show.
Newseries the innes book of records bbc two england 2. The family of innes of morayshire scotland and the flemish. Neil innes the innes book of records 2004, cd discogs. Innes was also known for two british tv series, the innes book of records 197981 and the childrens series puddle lane 198589. Innes, neil taking offthe innes book of records 2on1. The lyrics of the songs are still very much relevant to the wims and fetishes of modern life. Danny barbour david christie kathy tipping gigs shop videos blog contact. The innes book of records is a television show made by the english singer songwriter neil innes. Neil performing urban spaceman on the dvd, monty python at the hollywood bowl will always make me laugh since he performed the song in over 1 minute. A great opportunity to listen once again to the witty insights of neil innes from his long gone tv programme the innes book of records. The innes book of records 1979 tv series made to accompany the release of the third solo album by neil innes, formerly of the bonzo dog doodah band and the rutles. Innes most recently toured the uk with the rutles in may and june 2019. His vibrating mobile phone wakes him and he clicks it on to read a text message from one of his sons, who is travelling in south america.
Neil innes, comedy musician whose wry, witty songs were. The album bore the same title, and both it and the tv show were intended to parody various genres of. Two of the characters seen in the innes book of records. The innes book of records 1979 from the opening credits of the first series of the innes book of records. Albums include miniatures, cornology, and monty python live at drury lane. Neil innes, writerperformer for the late lamented bonzo dog doodah band and the seventh python was given free rein by bbc2 to put many of the bonzos songs to video, along with some of his. We will retain information submitted to us for possible future use, to help fill in gaps in the data and to help us bring the bbcs broadcast history to life, but we will not be. Neil innes new album the innes book of records 15x5. Neil innes is one of the most important figures in british musical comedy and originally found fame in the mid 60s with the bonzo dog doo dah band. Here paired together on one cd, his 1977 solo album, taking off, and its 1979 followup, the innes book of records, might not be his best or funniest work, but theyre certainly respectable efforts, even if they do tilt the focus away from his most riotous spoofs and toward his more conventional singersongwriter talents. Ufo shanty, with innes in blackface and full tom baker regalia performing with a scout jamboree, complete with multilingual bouncing ball subtitles. For one thing, its imbued with the characteristic droll, wry wit and knack for pastiche of all manners of pop music that typify innes work. Neil innes deserves to be looked up, as does his music and the various tv shows he was involved with.
A page dedicated to the wonderful world of the innes book of records television show 19791981 and the memorable songwriting and. Rutles leader neil innes, dead at 75, goes deep in one of. Innes book of records by neil innes album, comedy rock. After rutland weekend television, idle moved to the united states, and innes went on to make a solo series in 1979 on bbc television, the innes book of records, which ran for three series and contained a few of innes s previous music compositions along with new ones written for the show.
At present this site reflects the contents of the published radio times bbc listings. Innes was incontrovertibly leader of his next project, the innes book of records 197981. Sep 28, 2006 anyone interested in dvds of innes book of records. First aired 17 january, 1979, neil takes oldtimey photos with adult film star penny chisolm, then 2000 holiday makers from butlins holiday. Neil innes, writerperformer for the late lamented bonzo dog doodah band and the seventh python was given free rein by bbc2 to put many of the bonzos. It is 3am and john innes is sound asleep in his glasgow bed after another hectic day. We will retain information submitted to us for possible future use, to help fill in gaps in the data and to help us bring the bbcs broadcast history to life, but we will not be publishing it at.
Find link is a tool written by edward betts longer titles found. Neil as the apathy party candidate from episode 4 of innes book of records, first aired 7 february, 1979. Anyone interested in dvds of innes book of records. Sep 25, 2011 i used to watch the innes book of records when it was on bbc2 in the 80s. After the rutles movie, innes was also featured in the english tv series the innes book of records, which ran from 1979 to 1981, and contributed music to such childrens tv shows as. Music profile for neil innes, born 9 december 1944. The programme was made up of a string of videos to inness songs, some of which featured on the album and some not. I used to watch the innes book of records when it was on bbc2 in the 80s. Gods own country tall in the saddle on a billboard a song which could almost pass as a long lost teainspired slice of psychedelia by the rutles. Get innes book of records back on tv and dvd youtube. After rutland weekend television, idle moved to the united states, and innes went on to make a solo series in 1979 on bbc television, the innes book of records, which ran for three series and contained a few of inness previous music compositions along with. A prototype musicvideo show for bbc2 he had originally wanted to call parodies lost, it aspired. Innes released two audio albums, the innes book of records and off the record, of songs from the show. Dec 30, 2019 innes was incontrovertibly leader of his next project, the innes book of records 197981.
For those prepared to listen with a little patience and adjusted expectations, however, the innes book of records has plenty of small pleasures to offer. Dec 30, 2019 innes most recently toured the uk with the rutles in may and june 2019. The innes book of records tv series 1979 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. For those of us that watched this particular show back in the day it was something of a secret treat even then. Updates on this event and all details can be found on this site. Neil innes singing a song is easy innes book of records. The family of innes of morayshire scotland and the.
Neil innes 19442019, monty python comedian who cocreated. A prototype musicvideo show for bbc2 he had originally wanted to call parodies lost, it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The duck hat, and inness song associated with it, how sweet to be an idiot, were a popular feature of the python stage shows. Henry lowther musician 1,509 words exact match in snippet view article polydor, 1976 glenn hughes, play me out safari, 1977 neil innes, the innes book of records polydor, 1979 neil innes, off the record mmc, 1982 incognito. Neil had his own tv show many years ago the innes book of records which i still have on video tape which has seemed to be forgotten as i read the papers. With neil innes, bryan payne, gillian gregory, john betjeman. The innes book of records the art and popular culture. The innes book of records the album bore the same title, and both it and the tv show were intended to parody various genres of postwar music.
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