A brilliant entertainer and a true gent in every respect. He certainly did come from humble beginnings and went on become an icon of British entertainment. His songs and influence should be remembered now more than ever. We'll never see the likes of this man again, I'll tell you that one RIP Mr Formby ❤ 😊
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.
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...
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
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
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!
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 !!
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.
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
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
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. 😊
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... 🙂👍🏻👍🏻
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 👍👍
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😊
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. 👍
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.🙏🙏🙏
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 👍
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 😊👍
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👍
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.
Hi paul, thankyou for this video, what an amazing performer back in his day, seen all his films and love his songs, i also love his famous cheeky phrase, "turned out nice again has'nt it", ha ha, his ukelele playing inspired me to learn to play guitar, george is up there with the greats such as laurel and hardy, abbot and costello, among others,even today he lives on in our hearts and minds.
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
Hi Paul i loved gorge when im cleaning windows he was great thanks so much for sharing this video lovely video thanks i loved his singing and him really hope you are well but you all ways say it Paul i think I've found it ❤👍
Awesome video as always Paul. I remember seeing George Formbys films on TV, with all his singing. I was tidying stuff but listening at the same time. I just knew I had to listen while sorting stuff. Have a great weekend
George Formby was way before my time but his songs Leaning on a Lampost and When I'm Cleaning Windows are iconic! Another great video sensitivity done, thank you
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 🙏😊
Hi paul another cracking vid enjoyed the walk through the cemetery. I was off school ill at the time i found out about George Formby. My mum said watch him he's funny and from then on i was a fan. R.I.P. George.x.
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
Great video Paul, I absolutely love George Formby, 56 is way too young to go,a great loss to the world! He played some really entertaining songs, so many good ones, but my favourite is 'Emporer of Lancashire'. Even now he is a great pick me up, just always feel happy when I listen to him!
Interesting grave. Yes, I remember him just about with his catchy tunes. Strange home life and he had a short life but his dad had a shorter one! Anyway he entertained millions and made them feel better. Thanks
I went to see his grave it was beautiful the staff was lovely I went across the road got a jar with flower in from a local charity shop an gave it to him
George was before my time and I was young when he died. But I feel as if I know him due to the black and white tv clips over the years. Mention the ukulele and George Formbys name pops up every time. I would imagine he cheered many hundred of people during those dark war years. A fitting memorial for him Paul. I agree with you on cemeteries too. I love them, and find them to be very relaxing and thought provoking. I’d love to live near one.
Hi Paul I loved George especially the singing my two favourites were Leaning on the Lampost and of course When I'm cleaning Windows , lovely childhood memories popping in my head now . Cheers Paul another great one take it easy 👉 x
I’m a huge fan of George Formby and went to see his grave a few weeks back to pay my respect. Would love to see you do more famous graves up our end 😊 Thanks Paul, love your videos ❤
What a great video! You could really see the calm, peace and mindfulness in there...what a nice place for George's resting place. (I admit to giggling at the wildlife comment 🤭). This is a great way to keep their memory alive and a perfect introduction to those who didn't know of him. Well done and thanks.
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.
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 🥀🙏
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!
Some of my best memories , Saturday afternoons back in the 70s( bbc2) watching George formby films with my late grandparents .
A brilliant entertainer and a true gent in every respect. He certainly did come from humble beginnings and went on become an icon of British entertainment. His songs and influence should be remembered now more than ever. We'll never see the likes of this man again, I'll tell you that one RIP Mr Formby ❤ 😊
I love George Formby great artist thanks Paul ❤
The dead can't hurt you, that's the job of the living! graveyards are special places, I love them!
thank you paul my younger brother died in 1982 he loved george.this brought so memories of laughing as a child .
Loved watching this man my grandparents and my parents brought me up watching oldies they were great
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.
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...
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
I love all of George Formby films
George Formby woz a LEGEND
keep up the great work Paul
George Formby...
Clever lad & no slouch on the banjolele.
Thanks mate, great work.
Thanks for visiting my hometown.
I remember his catchphrase Turned out nice again. I remember watching one of his films as a child he was a funny man.
Paul, yet another great episode on a great man. Thanks, Bob
What a amazing grave thank you xx❤
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
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!
interesting these clips george formby fantastic all rounder funny loved his films rip george
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 !!
I saw a completely strange guy there my mate was with me and he was walking about acting very strange. It was in July.
Lived across the road for 8 years and never visited the cemetery. Dont have to now, thanks Paul
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
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.
Thank you Paul.
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
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
talented chap thanks Paul x
Stunning
thank you paul
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. 😊
My hometown. Spent many hours walking around the cemetery as a child . Now the resting place of my grandparents.
As per usual I cannot wait to see this one, great choice Paul. Cheers mate.
Leaning on the Lampost from here in California. Thank you!
I remember watching George with my parents , I just loved watching anything that he was in . Thank you Paul ❤
Reckoned to be the greatest ukulele player that ever lived...lovely tribute.
Yes I play the ukulele like George Formby
Graveyards so quite peaceful
Lovely video thank you buddy your doing good job loved George formby great actor and star keep up good work
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...
🙂👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Paul for showing us this super star . Great work
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 👍👍
Lovely tribute sir!.......Mr Formby was I guess the first ever real pop " star"........sign is on it!
Had no idea he was only 56.......WoW!
Boy agreed.....that's some headstone!
Thankyou Paul of course another great video. No leaning on a lamp post now. 😊
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😊
A true icon!, great video again Paul.
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. 👍
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.🙏🙏🙏
thankyou for all your songs and laughs and the times created by your songs in my family. All the Memories. RIP
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 👍
What a fabulous headstone,loved George in his films,a genuine nice man,thanks Paul for this one,respect as usual stay safe xxxx
Awww my home town... its a lovely cemetery..thanks for this..
George formby awesome such a great entertainer loved him great video thanks paul respectful as always 👍👍👍👍
Wow that’s a beautiful memorial. Great video :)
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.
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 😊👍
ANOTHER AWSOME VIDEO I LOVE ALL UR VIDEOS AND EVEN MORE SO THE HISTORY 👍👍👍👍👍😊
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👍
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.
Hi paul, thankyou for this video, what an amazing performer back in his day, seen all his films and love his songs, i also love his famous cheeky phrase, "turned out nice again has'nt it", ha ha, his ukelele playing inspired me to learn to play guitar, george is up there with the greats such as laurel and hardy, abbot and costello, among others,even today he lives on in our hearts and minds.
Great blok, love the ukulele more popular in schools now they reckon than the recorder, have a nice day Paul !!!.
Thanks again,Paul.Style and integrity.
How could you not like George!
Love his songs, and all the ones of that era. Great information again - thanks Paul
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
Hi Paul i loved gorge when im cleaning windows he was great thanks so much for sharing this video lovely video thanks i loved his singing and him really hope you are well but you all ways say it Paul i think I've found it ❤👍
Awesome video as always Paul. I remember seeing George Formbys films on TV, with all his singing. I was tidying stuff but listening at the same time. I just knew I had to listen while sorting stuff. Have a great weekend
when I'm cleaning windows and leaning on the lamppost were absolute classics.
George Formby was way before my time but his songs Leaning on a Lampost and When I'm Cleaning Windows are iconic! Another great video sensitivity done, thank you
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 🙏😊
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 ❤
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.
Thank you. Another great video. I bought a boxset of his movies online during the Lockdown here and really enjoyed them. Thank you again.😉
Thanks for sharing Paul George Formby was a legend great entainer my he R.I.P
Beautiful video…thank you!
Hello Paul
Loving your videos Always great to see.
Another great one cheers 😊😊
Blackpool rock was a funny song, full of innuendos, another great video Paul.
Thanks for another great video. Remember seeing his grave back in 1996 when I was working nearby. Forgot how big a headstone it was.
Hi paul another cracking vid enjoyed the walk through the cemetery. I was off school ill at the time i found out about George Formby. My mum said watch him he's funny and from then on i was a fan. R.I.P. George.x.
Another great production Paul -- than you so much.
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
He was good in film,s fab guyxxx good work u do tuxx
Great video Paul, I absolutely love George Formby, 56 is way too young to go,a great loss to the world! He played some really entertaining songs, so many good ones, but my favourite is 'Emporer of Lancashire'. Even now he is a great pick me up, just always feel happy when I listen to him!
Didn’t realise he was only 56. Very young really.
Aww thankyou Paul,I loved George Formby one of the greats.❤️❤️❤️
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.
Interesting grave. Yes, I remember him just about with his catchy tunes. Strange home life and he had a short life but his dad had a shorter one! Anyway he entertained millions and made them feel better. Thanks
His songs live on forever. My hubby loves them. ❤️
One of the true greats of old school entertainment. He left us too soon but left behind loads of amazing gifts Thank you Mr Formby ❤ 😊
I used to remember that song ,my dear old parents ,since passed loved that song..thanks Paul another good en.
I went to see his grave it was beautiful the staff was lovely I went across the road got a jar with flower in from a local charity shop an gave it to him
George was before my time and I was young when he died. But I feel as if I know him due to the black and white tv clips over the years. Mention the ukulele and George Formbys name pops up every time. I would imagine he cheered many hundred of people during those dark war years. A fitting memorial for him Paul. I agree with you on cemeteries too. I love them, and find them to be very relaxing and thought provoking. I’d love to live near one.
Hi Paul I loved George especially the singing my two favourites were Leaning on the Lampost and of course When I'm cleaning Windows , lovely childhood memories popping in my head now . Cheers Paul another great one take it easy 👉 x
What a lovely grave stone ,thanks Paul
I love goerge Formby as a warrington adult I was brought up with his songs as I am 65
Love walking in cemeteries totally agree with the mindfulness xx
I’m a huge fan of George Formby and went to see his grave a few weeks back to pay my respect. Would love to see you do more famous graves up our end 😊 Thanks Paul, love your videos ❤
What a great video! You could really see the calm, peace and mindfulness in there...what a nice place for George's resting place. (I admit to giggling at the wildlife comment 🤭).
This is a great way to keep their memory alive and a perfect introduction to those who didn't know of him. Well done and thanks.
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.
Oh wow ! That looks stunning , can’t wait for this Paul 🥰❤️ xx
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 🥀🙏
🥀👍
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!
👋 Paul George Formby was an all around entertainer loved his singing, acting. May he rest in peace 🙏😇