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  • Todays Famous Grave I visit entertainer from the 30's and 40's George Formby
    George Formby, OBE (born George Hoy Booth; 26 May 1904 - 6 March 1961) was an English actor, singer-songwriter and comedian who became known to a worldwide audience through his films of the 1930s and 1940s. On stage, screen and record he sang light, comical songs, usually playing the ukulele or banjolele, and became the United Kingdom's highest-paid entertainer.
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  • @hancecrawford
    @hancecrawford 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for sharing Paul George Formby was a legend great entainer my he R.I.P

  • @cjcadventures
    @cjcadventures Год назад +2

    George Formby did a lot of shows in Dudley at Dudley hippodrome across the road stands the station hotel were any of the star's of the day what played at the hippodrome would stay when George stayed at the hotel the fans would shout up to George to come out onto the balcony he would come out and stand on the balcony and woo fans with a couple of his songs I always think of him when I'm passing the station hotel and see that balcony great man also his car can be seen down the road at the black country living museum great video 👍

  • @crozwayne
    @crozwayne Год назад +10

    The dead can't hurt you, that's the job of the living! graveyards are special places, I love them!

  • @kimmaddison8686
    @kimmaddison8686 3 месяца назад

    i been watching george formby since i was a kid im 51 nowstill watch him

  • @MickNolan-ms5rw
    @MickNolan-ms5rw Год назад +1

    Thanks Paul for showing us this super star . Great work

  • @barryjacobs8524
    @barryjacobs8524 2 месяца назад +1

    Thankyou Paul of course another great video. No leaning on a lamp post now. 😊

  • @berylashall
    @berylashall 2 месяца назад

    I love goerge Formby as a warrington adult I was brought up with his songs as I am 65

  • @debrabolton8387
    @debrabolton8387 Год назад +7

    Loved watching this man my grandparents and my parents brought me up watching oldies they were great

  • @paulhickson-vb9ic
    @paulhickson-vb9ic 10 месяцев назад

    I love George Formby great artist thanks Paul ❤

  • @paulglass9290
    @paulglass9290 Год назад +2

    thank you paul my younger brother died in 1982 he loved george.this brought so memories of laughing as a child .

  • @jasonjones4335
    @jasonjones4335 Год назад +1

    I really enjoyed watching about George Formby I would like to say he did come to New Zealand many years ago and my mother was a baby am I Graham fat my mother on her knee and it was in the Auckland town hall in New Zealand I enjoy watching George Formby and thank you for putting it up kind Regards Jason from New Zealand😊

  • @Falconurbex
    @Falconurbex Год назад +11

    I remember watching George formby as a kid with my mum and dad he was so funny god rest his soul,a brilliant entertainer with a distinked voice loved his songs to bless him.

  • @TheTaz1999
    @TheTaz1999 Год назад

    Some of my best memories , Saturday afternoons back in the 70s( bbc2) watching George formby films with my late grandparents .

  • @williambailey344
    @williambailey344 Год назад +1

    Love George Formby very talented singer and actor some of his songs at the time was as they say risky to say the least. But now it's more like tongue and cheek/ funny R I P George.

  • @TraceyRichardson-kt6ud
    @TraceyRichardson-kt6ud 4 месяца назад

    Absolutely love George formby

  • @hurricane7950
    @hurricane7950 Год назад

    When I was a kid George inspired me to learn the Uke.
    Leaning on the lamppost.
    Little old lady.
    When I’m cleaning windows.
    Great entertainer.

  • @TheTazz21
    @TheTazz21 Год назад +3

    George Formby woz a LEGEND
    keep up the great work Paul

  • @trevormappley
    @trevormappley Год назад

    When I’m cleaning windows for me always put smile on my face

  • @eamonnmc1
    @eamonnmc1 7 месяцев назад

    This guy was the best!!❤

  • @baabaabaa2293
    @baabaabaa2293 Год назад

    George Formby...
    Clever lad & no slouch on the banjolele.
    Thanks mate, great work.

  • @darrensterling2674
    @darrensterling2674 Год назад

    I love all of George Formby films

  • @paulguise698
    @paulguise698 Год назад +2

    Hiya Paul, When I used to live with my Nanna and Granda, I used to have a snooker table, Nanna used to say "why don't you give Paul a game of snooker?" when we played snooker I would give him total silence, when it was my turn to play Granda used to sing "I'm leaning on the lamppost at the corner of the street, in case a certain little lady goes by" in my head is was saying "Granda please shut up", I enjoyed this vlog, it brought back great memories about my Granda, this is Choppy in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England

  • @robertlloyd9236
    @robertlloyd9236 Год назад

    My god love George it's turned out nice again lol 😂 he died so young beautiful grave stone god bless you George . Thanks for this one Paul.

  • @dr.calebrobbins.3177
    @dr.calebrobbins.3177 Год назад +2

    When I was about 10 (1966) I first watched GF in a movie in which he sang " When I'm cleaning windows "... It was just so funny ! I've never forgotten that moment.

  • @Caithnessmusicman
    @Caithnessmusicman 3 месяца назад

    Fantastic video Paul, watched George’s films regularly as a child, even bought a record of his music once.
    Great memories of growing up.

  • @markbumford8076
    @markbumford8076 Год назад +33

    A very skilled artist who died way before his time but if you ask many people what do you think of the word ukulele the vast majority would say George Formby, what an accolade, gone but not forgotten.
    Have a great weekend Paul with great respect...

  • @paulmaguire1455
    @paulmaguire1455 Год назад

    interesting these clips george formby fantastic all rounder funny loved his films rip george

  • @stevehill2457
    @stevehill2457 Год назад +2

    when I'm cleaning windows and leaning on the lamppost were absolute classics.

  • @frank290862
    @frank290862 Год назад +3

    How could you not like George!

  • @dawnnield8841
    @dawnnield8841 Год назад

    Oh my that is stunning lovely that flowers are there.When my mum passed 2 years ago I spent a lot of time in my local cemetery it’s just pure peace I didn’t care how bad the weather was this was my comfort my way of grieving 🙏😊

  • @modestadventurers
    @modestadventurers Год назад

    I used to drag my mom around humble sales looking for his albums when I was a kid. RIP George.

  • @Pellegrineanita
    @Pellegrineanita 10 месяцев назад

    Awww beautiful grave. He wasn't old either when he died. I never knew he was that age bless him, he died 2 months before i was born but we lived with my nan and she used to love watching him and so did i. Very smiley man. Rip George xx

  • @LeeJohn70
    @LeeJohn70 Год назад +2

    George was Norman Wisdom before Norman Wisdom.
    2 talented greats
    👍🏻👍🏻😁

  • @c.t.martin3915
    @c.t.martin3915 Год назад +2

    Well I go stalking gravesites to learn a little more
    For a learn-ed person it never is a chore!..
    Great video, great guy too. RIP George.

  • @Brucecarmaintence71
    @Brucecarmaintence71 Год назад +1

    A true icon!, great video again Paul.

  • @chrisshowering7357
    @chrisshowering7357 Год назад

    I remember his catchphrase Turned out nice again. I remember watching one of his films as a child he was a funny man.

  • @stevenwade7466
    @stevenwade7466 Год назад +2

    George had a large house on Maines Lane Singleton, just outside Blackpool. Allegedly his wife was an awful person who dominated his life !
    A lovely respectful video as ever.

  • @tstuart7333
    @tstuart7333 Год назад +1

    George Formby was amazing. A wonderfully Talented man. I truly enjoy him voice, his music and movies. Forget Norman Wisdom, Charlie Drake, This man was True genius. So I take this moment to reflect on the joy, happiness and smile which he alone set upon me. Thank you George Formby.
    I also enjoy the older Cemetry. I live beside Lough Neagh, NI, and travel (Drive, Belfast to Scotland to Yorkshire ) twice (2) times each year to Middleborough In north Yorkshire. To clean and wash the headstones, place flowers, lay new white stones (If needed) and have the gilding renewed, on 3 graves (Same cemetery). No they are not relative, these are people to whom I have never forgotten for being kind, sharing their meals, for treating me as their own in the 60s. I've been doing this for 30 years + and the only time I have missed was C19. I'm heading the once again 01/10.23 I feel a great presents and joy that I have achieved something once more.
    I stay in the cemetery approximately 5 hours. Sometimes it nice to keep some memories. NO MEMORIES YOU HAVE NOTHING.🙏🙏🙏

  • @mariemurphy5499
    @mariemurphy5499 Год назад +3

    👋 Paul George Formby was an all around entertainer loved his singing, acting. May he rest in peace 🙏😇

  • @carrick16100
    @carrick16100 Год назад

    My hometown. Spent many hours walking around the cemetery as a child . Now the resting place of my grandparents.

  • @susanboden8637
    @susanboden8637 Год назад +1

    I visit that cemetery quite often as my bother is buried there. Don't live that far away from there. Quite interesting about George Formby
    I like knowing the facts about famous people. 😊

  • @juneabernethy2851
    @juneabernethy2851 9 месяцев назад

    What a amazing grave thank you xx❤

  • @Wimmles_Emily
    @Wimmles_Emily Год назад

    I’m from wigan and George formby is one of my biggest inspirations I hope I can go to the cemetery one day and pay my respects

  • @kathleenseear5764
    @kathleenseear5764 8 месяцев назад

    He was one of my mums favourites😊

  • @barbarasmith5879
    @barbarasmith5879 Год назад +6

    When George was returning from a gig, he would always ask his chauffeur to drive him through Wigan in his Rolls Royce. At some point George would wind down the windows and shout, at the top of his voice, "Thank You WIgan!". Paul, another great video, if you are ever Preston way, I can run you through a quick mindfulness session!

  • @ayutthayatrojan
    @ayutthayatrojan Год назад

    Another great production Paul -- than you so much.

  • @johnjones-henderson3249
    @johnjones-henderson3249 Год назад

    Paul your visit of George TURNED OUT NICE AGAIN ok little bit of gekrge formby for you there nice video great was George liked is films only seen a couple is music was good he was just a likeable person such a happy smiley guy in acting and singing he was great RIP GEORGE whilst in heaven I hope your singing I'm leaning on the lamppost at the corner of the street oh my oh my god bless george

  • @user-rv6gm8rx8x
    @user-rv6gm8rx8x 9 месяцев назад

    i loved his singing

  • @1089maul
    @1089maul Год назад

    Paul, yet another great episode on a great man. Thanks, Bob

  • @patrickd9957
    @patrickd9957 Год назад +2

    His songs live on forever. My hubby loves them. ❤️

  • @kathywhitcombe8660
    @kathywhitcombe8660 Год назад +3

    I remember watching George with my parents , I just loved watching anything that he was in . Thank you Paul ❤

  • @johnredpath
    @johnredpath Год назад +8

    Reckoned to be the greatest ukulele player that ever lived...lovely tribute.

    • @Radcliffe-fc
      @Radcliffe-fc Год назад +1

      Yes I play the ukulele like George Formby

  • @annemccrystal5384
    @annemccrystal5384 Год назад +2

    George formby awesome such a great entertainer loved him great video thanks paul respectful as always 👍👍👍👍

  • @damiancoyne
    @damiancoyne Год назад

    Thanks for visiting my hometown.

  • @TraceyRichardson-kt6ud
    @TraceyRichardson-kt6ud 4 месяца назад

    Love the song when I’m cleaning windows

  • @em6577
    @em6577 Год назад +2

    Awww my home town... its a lovely cemetery..thanks for this..

  • @evevening7995
    @evevening7995 Год назад +3

    Hi Paul, I have got George formby's movies on DVD'S, I love the films and I remember seeing him on TV years ago, a great entertainer, RIP GEORGE, Thank you for the walk Paul 👍👍

  • @grantfindlay2537
    @grantfindlay2537 Год назад

    Lovely video thank you buddy your doing good job loved George formby great actor and star keep up good work

  • @peteriversfanclub
    @peteriversfanclub Год назад

    Lovely tribute sir!.......Mr Formby was I guess the first ever real pop " star"........sign is on it!

  • @davidharley6396
    @davidharley6396 Год назад +1

    Beautiful video…thank you!

  • @shonamiller5340
    @shonamiller5340 Год назад +1

    Hi Paul, was there in June when burying my uncle and cousin in same grave. Also have other relatives there as my family are from Warrington. Take care. George's grave is huge like you say x

  • @spookygeek9459
    @spookygeek9459 Год назад +1

    Yes I remember George Formby as a kid my mum used to watch it she used to finish work had a drink and watch the films and cleaning windows still remember it from this today and I’m 56 I remember once I was working and I told the lady about Tommy Trinder and she looked at me she said my God she said you not that old Tommy Trinder and I was in my 30s at the time just show you 😊I enjoy that thank you for sharing that I do love walking through graveyard it’s so peaceful I wood mind living next door to the graveyard 🪦 you take care keep safe all the family drive carefully 😊👍

  • @cathjanewhittaker5512
    @cathjanewhittaker5512 Год назад +1

    Only live 5 mins from here ,there was a man arrested a few months ago walking through this cemetery naked in the middle of the night .There are many interesting graves here ,some forgotten war heroes graves among many others .Great video thanks !!

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  Год назад +1

      I saw a completely strange guy there my mate was with me and he was walking about acting very strange. It was in July.

  • @susantaylor2772
    @susantaylor2772 Год назад +2

    To me, l will always remember George singing and smiling at the same time.

  • @Kivetonandrew
    @Kivetonandrew 3 месяца назад

    Always been a fan of his music, .y favourite song being the Wigan Boat Express.
    As for his films, it has to be No Limit! I first watched that film as a child whilst on holiday, rather appropriately, on the Isle of Man during TT week!

  • @haroldclarke3267
    @haroldclarke3267 Год назад +5

    As per usual I cannot wait to see this one, great choice Paul. Cheers mate.

  • @kellylou6087
    @kellylou6087 Год назад

    I wasn't around when goerge was alive but I remember my dad telling me all about him and I've seen him in a couple of films he seemed a nice guy.. and his songs were catchy hehe.. RIP George and RIP to My dad RAY x

  • @andreaedwards2018
    @andreaedwards2018 Год назад +2

    What a great performer and always remembered for cleaning windows and leaning on lamposts wow what a fab grave so young ,well done Paul for another lovely coverage x👍

  • @MickNolan-ms5rw
    @MickNolan-ms5rw Год назад

    Stunning

  • @joseywilliams1198
    @joseywilliams1198 Год назад

    Graveyards so quite peaceful

  • @eddiek0507
    @eddiek0507 Год назад +6

    A Great and interesting video Paul,
    So pleased you managed to do this one.
    I think my favourite song has to be 'leaning on a lampost' I always used to watch George Formby in his black and whites, when I was a young lad...
    🙂👍🏻👍🏻

  • @ebonycarnell2810
    @ebonycarnell2810 Год назад

    He was good in film,s fab guyxxx good work u do tuxx

  • @samsadventures4805
    @samsadventures4805 Год назад

    I loved this one so much...I remember sitting round my granny and grandad's radiogram listening to George Formby songs...the best memories...listening to my dear grandad singing along...thank you so much for this

  • @ianwalton1188
    @ianwalton1188 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you Paul.

  • @narendrapatel9144
    @narendrapatel9144 3 месяца назад

    thank you paul

  • @richardgreen8919
    @richardgreen8919 Год назад +2

    Thanks again,Paul.Style and integrity.

  • @karenjadiesteinhards
    @karenjadiesteinhards Год назад

    talented chap thanks Paul x

  • @tonymanuel500
    @tonymanuel500 Год назад

    Lived across the road for 8 years and never visited the cemetery. Dont have to now, thanks Paul

  • @suetodd1725
    @suetodd1725 Год назад +5

    What a fabulous headstone,loved George in his films,a genuine nice man,thanks Paul for this one,respect as usual stay safe xxxx

  • @themoanerdroner
    @themoanerdroner Год назад +4

    Wow that’s a beautiful memorial. Great video :)

  • @simonwright3827
    @simonwright3827 11 месяцев назад

    thankyou for all your songs and laughs and the times created by your songs in my family. All the Memories. RIP

  • @juliekeys1880
    @juliekeys1880 Год назад

    The Queen's and my mum's Favourite. My mum's 91 .Blackpool he was always there.

  • @MilitaryGamer83
    @MilitaryGamer83 24 дня назад

    I'm going to Chester Zoo this weekend so I'm making a detour on my way home to visit him. I've even bought a little Ukelele to leave at his grave. When I visited Ronnie Barker's grave in January I left him Four Candles

  • @kevinheaton9213
    @kevinheaton9213 Год назад +2

    Hi paul once again a top video what a great British entertainer George Formby was and he was the best ukulele player of them all and he was a proud wiganer like myself

  • @margaretbuckley9309
    @margaretbuckley9309 Год назад +3

    WOW PAUL WHAT A BEAUTIFUL HEADSTONE
    AND EVEN THOUGH GEORGE WAS AHEAD OF MY TIME
    I DID KNOW A FEW OF THE SONGS
    HE MUST HAVE REALLY ENTERAINED EVERYONE IN HIS DAY GOD BLESS HIM
    ANYWAY KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK PAUL
    R I P GEORGE 🥀🙏

  • @recurvearcher6542
    @recurvearcher6542 Год назад +1

    Hi Paul,
    Thank you once more, I'm starting to have some concerns, your visits to so many cemeteries and churches, that you will be giving us sermons complete with choir, soon.
    Great work.
    Perth WA

  • @andrewbarrett2685
    @andrewbarrett2685 Год назад +6

    He died far to young but left some great memories for people of a certain age.

  • @Annie-jp7yr
    @Annie-jp7yr Год назад +2

    This guy was amazing

  • @traciemarsh1611
    @traciemarsh1611 Год назад

    my uncle ron used to do a brilliant impression of george beautiful grave rip george

  • @janemarlow
    @janemarlow Год назад +1

    What a lovely grave stone. I liked his songs especially waiting for a little lady goes by another good one Paul and thanks for all the Information ❤

  • @nicolasimpkins3640
    @nicolasimpkins3640 Год назад

    I always cross myself too and say thank you too

  • @barrycoomer8137
    @barrycoomer8137 Год назад +20

    This is uncanny. We’ve watched most of your videos and my wife commented the other night about George’s grave. Spooky or what ? Keep up the good work - love your stuff. 👍

  • @grunge_surf_witch_uk9130
    @grunge_surf_witch_uk9130 Год назад

    I’ve been past his grave many times my mum and gran family buried in same cemetery I go past it visiting my mums grave!! Yes you definitely can’t miss it.

  • @Greenwillow
    @Greenwillow Год назад +1

    Thank you. Another great video. I bought a boxset of his movies online during the Lockdown here and really enjoyed them. Thank you again.😉

  • @nicolasimpkins3640
    @nicolasimpkins3640 Год назад +1

    Lovely George always made me smile bless him

  • @Cradley684
    @Cradley684 Год назад

    Great blok, love the ukulele more popular in schools now they reckon than the recorder, have a nice day Paul !!!.

  • @rachelmcnally5207
    @rachelmcnally5207 Год назад +3

    My husband got into playing ukulele after watching George Formby. We are both friends with his family on Facebook. Great entertainer. Thanks for your videos Paul.

  • @gilltagg3352
    @gilltagg3352 Год назад +3

    A little shamed to say that I was only familiar with a couple of his tunes. I really had no idea how big he actually was. I am now educated more on him.

  • @helenmccann1338
    @helenmccann1338 Год назад +2

    Love walking in cemeteries totally agree with the mindfulness xx

  • @tillyhilton7708
    @tillyhilton7708 Год назад

    Love George formby