Innes book of records

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. 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. Sep 25, 2011 i used to watch the innes book of records when it was on bbc2 in the 80s. Neil innes singing a song is easy innes book of records.

Anyone interested in dvds of innes book of records. 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 is the third solo album by neil innes and was released in 1979 to accompany the bbc television series of the same name. 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. The innes book of records tv series 1979 full cast. The innes book of records 1979 from the opening credits of the first series of the innes book of records. The programme was made up of a string of videos to inness songs, some of which featured on the album and some not. First aired 17 january, 1979, neil takes oldtimey photos with adult film star penny chisolm, then 2000 holiday makers from butlins holiday. 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. 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. 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.

Dec 30, 2019 innes most recently toured the uk with the rutles in may and june 2019. Updates on this event and all details can be found on this site. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The family of innes of morayshire scotland and the. 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. Neil as the apathy party candidate from episode 4 of innes book of records, first aired 7 february, 1979. Innes was incontrovertibly leader of his next project, the innes book of records 197981. 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. Hi dad guatemala isnt really well set up for tourism. Newseries the innes book of records bbc two england 2. 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. Innes, neil taking offthe innes book of records 2on1.

Sep 28, 2006 anyone interested in dvds of innes book of records. Neil innes 19442019, monty python comedian who cocreated. Neil innes deserves to be looked up, as does his music and the various tv shows he was involved with. 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. 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. The innes book of records is a television show made by the english singersongwriter neil innes. Neil innes, a master of musical humor, is dead at 75 the. Innes was also known for two british tv series, the innes book of records 197981 and the childrens series puddle lane 198589. The innes book of records tv series searching for the innes book of records 3 found 19 total alternate case. 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. Taking offthe innes book of records neil innes songs. Albums include miniatures, cornology, and monty python live at drury lane.

Innes book of records by neil innes album, comedy rock. Get innes book of records back on tv and dvd youtube. A prototype musicvideo show for bbc2 he had originally wanted to call parodies lost, it aspired. The duck hat, and inness song associated with it, how sweet to be an idiot, were a popular feature of the python stage shows. A prototype musicvideo show for bbc2 he had originally wanted to call parodies lost, it. Rutles leader neil innes, dead at 75, goes deep in one of. 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. 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 lyrics of the songs are still very much relevant to the wims and fetishes of modern life.

Two of the characters seen in the innes book of records. 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. Ufo shanty, with innes in blackface and full tom baker regalia performing with a scout jamboree, complete with multilingual bouncing ball subtitles. Music profile for neil innes, born 9 december 1944. Innes released two audio albums, the innes book of records and off the record, of songs from the show. The family of innes of morayshire scotland and the flemish. Innes book of records neil innes much like the rutles. Innes most recently toured the uk with the rutles in may and june 2019. Innes book of records innes third solo lp, released by polydor in 1979 to coincide with innes bbc series of the same name. Neil innes lie down and be counted, innes book of records. 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, 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.

Neil innes the innes book of records 2004, cd discogs. A page dedicated to the wonderful world of the innes book of records television show. Danny barbour david christie kathy tipping gigs shop videos blog contact. For those of us that watched this particular show back in the day it was something of a secret treat even then. Neil innes the innes book of records 2008, paper sleeve. The innes book of records comedy, family, music tv series the best british comedy in the world ever. The innes book of records bbc two england 9 june 1980.

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. 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. Neil innes the innes book of records releases discogs. It is 3am and john innes is sound asleep in his glasgow bed after another hectic day. The innes book of records tv series 1979 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. For one thing, its imbued with the characteristic droll, wry wit and knack for pastiche of all manners of. 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.

George pollen heifetz, thursday, 28 september 2006 14. 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. 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 21.

Find link is a tool written by edward betts longer titles found. Dec 30, 2019 innes was incontrovertibly leader of his next project, the innes book of records 197981. 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. With neil innes, bryan payne, gillian gregory, john betjeman. Neil innes, comedy musician whose wry, witty songs were.