There will be a partial rutles reunion later this month in the uk. He took piano lessons from age 7 to 14 and taught himself to play guitar. Neil innes, the comedian and songwriter known for spoof beatles band the rutles as well as his work with monty python, has died aged 75, according to his agent born in 1944 and raised in germany. Can you tell me about how that came to be a tv series. Find neil innes discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Comedic writer and actor neil innes, who created a beatles parody group called the rutles and frequently worked with the members of monty python, has died at age 75.
That group featured very briefly in the only rock mockumentary that can be ranked. I like to share observations and feelings and things like that, but i cant stand the idea of being popular. Rare 1982 canadian original with custom inner sleeve small cut out hole appears unplayed originally released as a two record set in the uk by mmc this is an abridged single disc issue from attic songs are libido city of angels them rock of ages take. Off the record is the fourth solo album by neil innes and was released in 1982 featuring songs from the second and third bbc television series of the innes. Inness music publisher later demanded from beatlesinfluenced band oasis a co writing credit for innes for their 1994 song whatever, as it directly lifted parts of. In the final sketch of the show, neil sings this song to a girl terry gilliams future wife and true to the episodes main theme, both are wearing wwiiera uniforms and standing in front of a spitfire while she actively ignores him and the credits roll. Neil s previous album, innes book of records 1979 featured songs pulled from the first season of his tv series of the same name. Off the record 1982 off the record is the fourth solo album by neil innes and was released in 1982 featuring songs from the second and third bbc television series of the innes book of. Digitally remastered edition of this 1982 album from the rutlesbonzo dog band monty python member. I think my feelings about the music of the great neil innes are pretty clear from the opening question and if you want to know how i really feel. The second album, with can blue men sing the whites. Music profile for neil innes, born 9 december 1944.
Neil innes, bonzo dog doodah band cofounder, rutles member and writer of all of that groups hilarious beatles parodies and monty python membercontributor died suddenly and unexpectedly sunday night, december 29th. How sweet to be an idiot has since been reissued under two different names, the 1980 budgetprice lp neil innes agogo and the 1994 cd recycled vinyl blues, which combines the album, the 1970 single by the world, and four later single sides. He began to make a name for himself in 1963 when he joined the off beat bonzo dog. That album and 1977s taking off are about evenly split between innes playful and pop sides. Neil innes born neil james innes on 9 december 1944 in danbury, essex. Comedian and musician neil innes, who collaborated with monty pythonand played with the rutles, has died aged 75, his agent has said essexborn innes wrote music for monty pythons albums including monty pythons previous record and the monty python matching tie and handkerchief, after becoming involved with the comedy group in the 1970s. Dec 29, 2019 neil james innes 9 december 1944 29 december 2019 was an english writer, comedian and musician. To view this video download flash player videos 360 view images off the record. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Dec 30, 2019 comedian and musician neil innes, who collaborated with monty python and played with the rutles, has died aged 75, his agent has said essexborn innes wrote music for monty pythons albums. He was best known for his work with the bonzo dog doodah band, the rutles and collaborating with monty python. The actor and comedian collaborated with comedy group monty python in a number of their soundtracks and films. A sketch on eric idles tv series rutland weekend television in 1975 provided a platorm for neil s beatles spoof, the rutles, and it was followed on bbc2 by the innes book of records 197981. What was different was we got songs and put pictures to them for rutland.
From innes book of records, original air date 9 june 1980 a whole lot more. An icon of british humor and pop music who founded the bonzo dog band and the rutles, and collaborated with monty python. Comedian, musician and songwriter, renowned for his deadpan delivery and an uncanny ability to send up musical acts. Aug 22, 2017 off the record, originally a double lp set, contains songs from the series second and third seasons and is chock full of innes goodness. Culture eddie murphy recalls his delirious suit destroyed by keenan ivory wayans. He started in the bonzo dog doodah band, then joined the world, grimms, and the rutles. Jul 09, 2010 listen to your favorite songs from neil innes back catalogue party songs by neil innes now. But amongst my prized vinyl records, and still with its original clear plastic sleeve, is this album off the record by neil innes. You can tell that neil has a lot of respect for the group, so his songs are more of a salute than anything. Get the neil innes setlist of the concert at norwich arts centre, norwich, england on november 14, 2000 and other neil innes setlists for free on setlist. Neil has soundtrack credits on monty pythons flying circus, monty python and the holy grail and on monty python live at the hollywood bowl.
The son of a warrant officer in the royal artillery, innes learned to play piano from the age of seven and guitar at fourteen. He was a singersongwriter, pianist, and guitarist in the bonzo dog doodah band, and had a hit in 1968 with urban spaceman. It was a soundtrack album for the first series of his television show of the same name. 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. Musician, comedian and monty python collaborator neil innes has died at age 75.
Neil innes, the english writer, comedian and musician, has died aged 75. According to his family, hed not been sick and the cause of his passing has of yet not been determined. A spokesman for the innes family said he had not been suffering from any illness and had passed away unexpectedly on sunday night. Songwriter neil innes, who serenaded brave sir robin in monty python and the holy grail, has died at the age of 75. Neil innes s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Off the record is the fourth solo album by neil innes and was released in 1982 featuring songs from the second and third bbc television series of the innes book of records. A song from neil s third album the innes book of records, released in november 1979 by polydor records, uk.
Neil innes listen and stream free music, albums, new releases, photos, videos neil innes. It has been confirmed that musician neil innes has died at the age of 75. However, the music and video clips have become the stuff of legend and have. Jul 17, 2012 nick cabaret sings the song without the hee haws the way god meant it when he gave neil that song in the first place. It is in my opinion, neil innes at his cleverest best. Neil innes off the record lyrics and tracklist genius. He has collaborated with monty python and played in the bonzo dog doodah band and of course the rutles. Attending goldsmiths college, london, where he studied drama, innes started a band with other students. Neil innes love is getting deeper innes book of records. How sweet to be an idiot lp, vinyl record album an unusual solo album from neil innes best known for his work in the rutles and bonzo dog ba dusty groove is chicagos online record store.
You may know innes from his work with monty pythons flying circus or the psychedelic jazz and artrock crazies in the bonzo dog doodah. Comic genius and allround entertainer neil innes died on december 30 2019 at the age of 75. Join facebook to connect with neil innes and others you may know. Before that, the 1994 hit whatever was the subject of a plagiarism court case between the band and monty python musician neil innes s song how sweet to be an idiot. Neil innes the british comedy songwriter who worked with monty python and played in the beatles parody group the rutles died monday, the bbc reports. Tiny desk concert in his work with monty pythons flying circus, the bonzo dog doodah band and the rutles, innes writes music packed with jokes and. A founding member of the bonzo dog doo dah band, collaborator with monty python he was called the seventh python and the beatles having written all the music for the rutles parody and portrayed the john lennon character, ron nasty, innes was a solo musical performer, writer and philosopher, as well. Off the record 1982 off the record is the fourth solo album by neil innes and was released in 1982 featuring songs from the second and third bbc television series of the innes book of records. Neil s 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. A million miles from the old routine a midnight candle burned i believe in believing im deeply concerned walking down the runway thr. Get all the lyrics to songs on off the record and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Neil innes was an english writer, comedian and musician. Neil innes vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. Stamp your feet and clap your hands we are the slaves of freedom somewhere theres a promised land we are the slaves of freedom.
Well, wed done rutland weekend television, and it was the same producerian kiellwho rang up and said, id really like to do a rutland weekend television songbook. 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 later solo works. Reviewed in the united kingdom on 17 march 2012 i always enjoyed the bonzo dog do dah band, having bought most of. Choose country france 1 germany 1 new zealand 1 uk 18 see also the world neil innes, the bonzo dog doodah band and the rutles. Neil innes blue suede schubert innes book of records. Neil was often called the seventh member of monty python, he composed much of the original music for their tv shows and subsequent movies, and played the onscreen role of sir robins overly specific. Neil innes concert setlist at norwich arts centre, norwich. Neil innes just seems to be one of those people that you probably couldnt hate if you tried. Noel gallagher admits to unconscious borrowing radio x. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Updates on this event and all details can be found on this site. Find neil innes movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. Albums include miniatures, cornology, and monty python live at drury lane. Innes was also a cofounder of the rutles and a member of the bonzo. Neil innes, monty python collaborator and rutles co. Neil innes taking offthe innes book of records 2on1. Because this interview already runs quite long, i dont want to burden the text with much of a preamble. All in all, i think how sweet to be an idiot is a cute little record.
Planned before his passing in december 2019, the reissue of neil innes first solo lp is a timely reminder of its authors ear for a tune and sense of humour. Neil innes bilder, video eller lyd pa wikimedia commons. The main thing that sets neil apart from other parodists is his. Neil innes played with the rutles, wrote for monty python and. 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 back catalogue party songs by neil innes on. Rowland rivron and neil innes play the final night of their tour to a capacity audience at the brook sunday. Off the record, originally a double lp set, contains songs. Neil innes, monty python songwriter, rutles cofounder. Neil james innes born 9 december 1944 is an english writer and performer of comic songs, best known for his collaborative work with monty python, and for playing in the bonzo dog doodah band and later the rutles.
Neil innes listen and stream free music, albums, new. Neil innes the rutles, bonzo dog, monty python, rip. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Neil innes, a comedian, musician and writer known for his frequent collaborations with monty python, has died at the age of 75. A founding member of the bonzo dog doo dah band, collaborator with monty python he was called the seventh python and the beatles having written all the music for the rutles parody and portrayed the john lennon character, ron nasty, innes was a solo musical performer, writer and. Monty pythons previous record and the monty python matching tie and handkerchief. Now that you are caught up sort of, lets talk about off the record, a wonderfully eclectic 1982 album finally available on cd thanks to gonzo multimedia. Browse neil innes tour dates and order tickets for upcoming concerts near you. That same year he went on a semiretirement tour of britain and the u. Neil innes rip comedy and music make uncomfortable. There are not many artists who can create a musical parodytributehomage like neil innes can and off the record is chock full of them.
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