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. Mairin is an artist, writerresearcher, and amateur familysocial history researcher. Neil innes, a master of musical humor, is dead at 75 the. 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. At present this site reflects the contents of the published radio times bbc listings. The innes book of records bbc two england 9 june 1980. 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. Innes most recently toured the uk with the rutles in may and june 2019.
George pollen heifetz, thursday, 28 september 2006 14. Neil innes february 12, 20 just a quick note to say im heading down to the west country the wharf, tavistock tomorrow, the phoenix, exeter on thursday, the poly, falmouth on friday. 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. A prototype musicvideo show for bbc2 he had originally wanted to call parodies lost, it aspired. Innes book of records by neil innes album, comedy rock.
Newseries the innes book of records bbc two england 2. From the opening credits of the first series of the innes book of records. The innes book of records is a television show made by the english singer songwriter neil innes. Each of these song parodies has been filmed on location, and tonight neil sings of the dreams of an art student in cezanne says anne, domestic bliss in love is getting deeper, of how to stop in keep on rocking, how to take off in ufo shanty, and of what makes a person so spontaneous. The megaselling guinness world records book has been an annual phenomenon since its very first publication in 1955. By the late 1970s neil innes had hit the big time, riding ruttlemania to the stratosphere. Innes released two audio albums, the innes book of records and off the record, of songs from the show. From the surreal world of nell innes the second of a series of six programmes. Find link is a tool written by edward betts longer titles found.
Two of the characters seen in 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, neil taking offthe innes book of records 2on1. Anyone interested in dvds of innes book of records. I also had a chance to see neil innes a few times at the edinburgh festival fringe in the early 80s and as a live solo performer he was just fantastic. For those of us that watched this particular show back in the day it was something of a secret treat even then. 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. The innes book of records tv series 1979 soundtracks on imdb. 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. 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.
In 2008 he undertook the neil innes and fatso 30th anniversary tour, playing predominantly rutles numbers with a few bonzos and python items. The family of innes of morayshire scotland and the. Neil innes deserves to be looked up, as does his music and the various tv shows he was involved with. The programme was made up of a string of videos to innes s songs, some of which featured on the album and some not. 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. Ufo shanty, with innes in blackface and full tom baker regalia performing with a scout jamboree, complete with multilingual bouncing ball subtitles.
Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Looks like a stumble, not surprised with those heels. The innes book of records tv series 1979 soundtracks. 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. Innes toured the uk in 2006 and produced a new bonzo cd as part of the bonzo dog bands 40th anniversary tour. 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. It may be that neil innes will always be most acclaimed for his work within the bonzo dog band and the rutles, particularly in the united states, where nothing else hes done has even gotten the cult audiences that those two bands did. 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. The programme was made up of a string of videos to inness songs, some of which featured on the album and some not. Barbour david christie kathy tipping shop videos blog contact tributes. The programme was made up of a string of videos to inness. 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. The innes book of records tv series 1979 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It is 3am and john innes is sound asleep in his glasgow bed after another hectic day.
He occupied a curious place in pop culture, between rock n roll and comedy, and the world is a less eccentric place without him. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dec 30, 2019 innes most recently toured the uk with the rutles in may and june 2019. The audio recordings on the album are not the same as those used as the audio track for the television series, some. Mairin elizabeth innes is the granddaughter of campbell innes who was a collegiate head and historical archivist from mcgill university in canada. Saturday night live appearances, hanging out with former beatles. Neil innes 19442019, monty python comedian who cocreated. I always thought that most of these songs worked better with the visuals of the tv series, the innes book of records and that something was missing on their own. Innes was incontrovertibly leader of his next project, the innes book of records 197981. The family of innes of morayshire scotland and the flemish. Neil innes lie down and be counted, innes book of records. Neil innes, monty python collaborator and rutles co. The innes book of records is a television show made by the english singersongwriter neil innes.
If higher quality versions are available, links are in description. The album bore the same title, and both it and the tv show were intended to parody various genres of postwar music. He also had small roles in monty pythons life of brian and python member terry gilliams jabberwocky, and he had his own show on british tv, the innes book of records. 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. Dec 30, 2019 innes was incontrovertibly leader of his next project, the innes book of records 197981. Neil as the apathy party candidate from episode 4 of innes book of records, first aired 7 february, 1979. Innes book of records innes third solo lp, released by polydor in 1979 to coincide with innes bbc series of the same name. 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. Dec 30, 2019 beyond the rutles and the bonzos, innes starred in his own bbc series, the innes book of records, and was a mainstay of british tv and radio. A page dedicated to the wonderful world of the innes book of records television show 19791981 and the memorable songwriting and.
The innes book of records 1979 from the opening credits of the first series of the innes book of records. Sep 25, 2011 i used to watch the innes book of records when it was on bbc2 in the 80s. Neil innes the innes book of records 2008, paper sleeve. Updates on this event and all details can be found on this site. I used to watch the innes book of records when it was on bbc2 in the 80s. Neil innes, comedy musician whose wry, witty songs were. Oct 20, 2008 another catchy tune, watch girl on left towards end 2. The innes book of records tv series 1979 full cast. Neil innes the innes book of records releases discogs. Guinness world records books guinness world records. The duck hat, and inness song associated with it, how sweet to be an idiot, were a popular feature of the python stage shows.
Neil innes taking offthe innes book of records 2on1. Innes third solo lp, released by polydor in 1979 to coincide with innes bbc series of the same name. The innes book of records tv series searching for the innes book of records 3 found 19 total alternate case. Neil innes, a comedian, musician and writer known for his frequent collaborations with monty python, has died at the age of 75.
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. Innes was also known for two british tv series, the innes book of records 197981 and the childrens series puddle lane 198589. Innes book of records neil innes much like the rutles. 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. 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. The innes book of records the art and popular culture. 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.
Of course, i am biased because i am a huge neil innes fan. Since then it has sold more than 143 million copies in over 100 countries, and has been translated into at least 22 languages. Beyond the rutles and the bonzos, innes starred in his own bbc series, the innes book of records, and was a mainstay of british tv and radio. Taking offthe innes book of records neil innes songs. Innes, hosteries, and other lodgings in and neere london the english experience, its record in early printed books published in facsimile by john taylor 1 jan 1974. The last two blog postings addressed the question of settlement of flemings in the moray area in the later middle ages. Neil innes the innes book of records 2004, cd discogs. 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.
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