Worked in his flat a few weeks ago , due to covid restrictions never got to talk to him and thank him , his wife is a diamond though, always offering coffee or tea then slips a cheeky £20 into your pocket when job was done
I had the pleasure of seeing him at the Hippadrome in Birmingham in February 1975 in Hans Christian Andersen. He was incredible. An absolutely amazing afternoon as a young fella. I then saw him in 1980 at the West Bromwich Albion ground playing in an all stars match. Good player too. To watch him here is fantastic. What an incredibly talents man. His dancing and timing are perfection. Such rare talent . Everyone in this song compliments him. Such talented dancers. Such energy and enthusiasm.
The kind of entertainer who no longer exists, Mr. Steele was. He was the all-around entertainer who could do anything. I love numbers like the one seen here---eccentric show-dancing, rambunctious, super-energetic, so many cute physical movements, the ensemble nature of it, and, last but not least, it's wonderful length! When you think it's run its course, coming to the final conclusion, it picks up again with a whole new direction & sustained energy, it's so much fun to watch & incredibly entertaining!
Still one of my all time favourite songs and musicals, I remember seeing Tommy perform this on stage when I was little, went with my Mam and Grandma - Made such an impact on my life!
All lined up in a wedding group 'Ere we are for a photograph We're all dressed up in a morning suit All trying hard not to laugh Since the early caveman in his fur Took a trip to Gretna Green There's always been a photographer To record the 'appy scene 'Old it, flash, bang, wallop, what a picture What a picture, what a photograph Poor old soul, blimey, what a joke Hat blown off in a cloud of smoke Clap 'ands, stamp yer feet Bangin' on the big bass drum What a picture, what a picture Um-tiddly-um-pum-um-pum-pum Stick it in your fam'ly album King 'Enry the Eighth had several wives Including Anne Boleyn And he kept an album of their lives With all their photos in As Anne Boleyn was on her knees Dressed in her very best frock King 'Enry shouted, "Smile, Dear, please" As 'er 'ead rolled off the block 'Old it, flash, bang, wallop, what a picture What a picture, what a photograph Comes the print in a little while Lost 'er 'ead, but she kept 'er smile Clap 'ands, stamp yer feet, Ye-e-a-y Bangin' on the big bass drum What a picture, what a picture Um-tiddly-um-pum-um-pum-pum Stick it in your fam'ly album You've read it in a folio Or seen it in a Shakespeare play How Juliet fell for Romeo In the merry month of May And as 'e climbed the orchard wall To reach 'is lady fair As he tumbled, she began to bawl As he floated through the air 'Old it, flash, bang, wallop, what a picture What a picture, what a photograph Poor young chap, what a night 'e spent Tights all torn and 'is rapier bent Clap 'ands, stamp yer feet Bangin' on the big bass drum, W-e-e-a-ay What a picture, what apicture Um-tiddly-um-pum-um-pum-pum Stick it in your fam'ly album When Napoleon married Josephine There was just the same to-do He galloped home from the battle scene All the way from Waterloo And as he came from orf 'is 'orse To the boudoir where she sat She said to 'im, in French of course As he took of his big cocked 'at 'Old it, flash, bang, wallop, what a picture What a picture, what a photograph There she was, with a big Hussar All caught up in 'er oh-la-la Clap 'ands, stamp yer feet, Ye-e-a-y Bangin' on the big bass drum What a picture, what a picture Um-tiddly-um-pum-um-pum-pum Stick it in your fam'ly album Stick it in your fam'ly Stick it in your fam'ly In your fam'ly album The same thing 'appened long ago When man was in his prime And what went on we only know From the snaps he took at the time When Adam and Eve in their birthday suit Decided to get wed As Adam was about to taste the fruit The man with the cam'ra said 'Old it, flash, bang, wallop, what a picture What a picture, what a photograph Poor old Eve, there with nothing on Face all red and 'er fig leaf gone Clap 'ands, stamp yer feet Bangin' on the big bass drum, W-e-e-a-ay What a picture, what a picture Um-tiddly-um-pum-um-pum-pum Stick it in your fam'ly album
@@usafvet100 But MY FAIR LADY is American-made; only set in London. Same as MARY POPPINS. (The 3 mentioned above are set in the UK (or part of it for CHITTY), but made in the UK.)
@@mylesgarcia4625 If memory serves, Dame Julie did the stage version of Eliza Doolittle. Was that strictly Broadway, or was it also performed in the UK?
@@usafvet100 Both places. Dame Julie and Barbra Streisand are the rare 2 actresses who started their signature roles on Broadway (yes, Eliza and Fannie Brice for Barbra) ; and then had the good fortune to transfer them to the West End for limited runs. There are others who have done the reverse, play West End first and then take the show to Broadway, Lea Salonga being one of them, for MISS SAIGON.
Now that's some dirty dancing! Say what you will about Tommy Steele, he definitely gave it his all. This number has a lot more energy than those from many celebrated American musicals.
I was in a stage musical back in 2019, the director showed us this and asked if we could learn it over the weekend, oh yeah, for sure. I told him I tried it when the movie first came out, I've practiced all those years and still can't dance.
The leavers one year dressed up and performed this song and for years after I always wondered what this song was - happy to say I found it all these years later
She was gorgeous. I remember she appeared in an episode of Wilde Alliance in 1978 wearing stockings & suspenders! She & Valerie Leon pulled me through my adolescence!
So much to love, but let's take a moment to appreciate the sequence at 4:38. No way in hell would they use old (but still massively talented) actors/dancers these days. Everyone has to be under 30. Boo for progress that's actually regression.
My kids are 3&6 and we’re mesmerised by this scene and couldn’t understand why they don’t make films like this anymore? Ps there other favourite is Scrooge with Albert Finney
There is so much to watch in this sequence that it needs repeat viewings to take it all in! So many great moments in the choreography, orchestration and delivery.
I KNEW IT! I looked and said that looks like Gillian Lynne in the middle! I’d recognise her phenomenal choreography anywhere. She did “Oliver” too, including the stage production, amongst many others. Amazing!
Tommy is, today in 2017, 81 years of age and I guess he's slowed down the pace considerably since this was filmed. I remember him well way back in 1957....
Bermonsey boys Brigade ! Tommy Baby !. all those years ago in Paignton Devon,Black pool tour,Me taking messages from Dawn his secretary,Tommy Steele's wonderful painting of the one man band,
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Oh my word the dancing the coordinations the choreography the rhythm is outstanding.. what a marvellous clip indeed..
Pure brilliance 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Rehearsals for this scene alone must've gone on for months!
Hardly ever mentioned on tv in the UK but what a brilliant performer he became, we should be proud of him
Ron Wylie Agree 100%! Amazing performer 😃
Definitely!
Absolutely. You are so right.
Loved this song when I was a little girl, watching it now as a 60 year old I realise how much talent Tommy Steel had. Loved these old musicals.
And he's still going! He turned 87 yesterday, December 17th, 2023.
{:o:O:}
I have always thought that Tommy would have been perfect as Bert in Mary Poppins
Bert would then have had a proper accent.
Absolutely he would have been perfect for the role
Even without an accent, you're not going to do better than DVD.
Dick Van Dyke was good but yes that would have been a great idea.
@@carnmarth334 You thought...with what?
2023 and my 8 year old absolutely loves this song, obviously timeless,what a performance and what a great song
Got to give my Respect to tommy steele what a hard worker, a great entertainer, and a genuine guy, he makes you feel happy.
Worked in his flat a few weeks ago , due to covid restrictions never got to talk to him and thank him , his wife is a diamond though, always offering coffee or tea then slips a cheeky £20 into your pocket when job was done
I had the pleasure of seeing him at the Hippadrome in Birmingham in February 1975 in Hans Christian Andersen. He was incredible. An absolutely amazing afternoon as a young fella. I then saw him in 1980 at the West Bromwich Albion ground playing in an all stars match. Good player too.
To watch him here is fantastic. What an incredibly talents man. His dancing and timing are perfection. Such rare talent . Everyone in this song compliments him. Such talented dancers. Such energy and enthusiasm.
"Flash Bang Wallop". What a great performance!!! Beautifully done. I love every minute of it.
Tommy, a true professional. An all round entertainer and what a class act. Thank you Tommy for the great memories.
Best continuous dance routine EVER!
Not exactly continuous. It took a week to film it, I heard.
Outstanding though. Even a few Michael Jackson moves in there, pre MJ.
Aged 5. Tommy gave me a kiss on the cheek and told me that I was a very pretty little girl. Chiswick Empire 1959.
Never forgotten.
I'm jealous! 😂
He wold have got arrested today
ajay999999
You think? I was so happy and my parents were unfazed.. In fact they were happy for me and told everyone.
Used to live down my road. Genius! Don’t make films like these anymore. Masterpiece
Yeah nows its all 'f' ing & jeffing with unnecessary nudity combined with 3rd rate acting. Can't beat the films of yester year.
The kind of entertainer who no longer exists, Mr. Steele was. He was the all-around entertainer who could do anything. I love numbers like the one seen here---eccentric show-dancing, rambunctious, super-energetic, so many cute physical movements, the ensemble nature of it, and, last but not least, it's wonderful length! When you think it's run its course, coming to the final conclusion, it picks up again with a whole new direction & sustained energy, it's so much fun to watch & incredibly entertaining!
Still one of my all time favourite songs and musicals, I remember seeing Tommy perform this on stage when I was little, went with my Mam and Grandma - Made such an impact on my life!
All lined up in a wedding group
'Ere we are for a photograph
We're all dressed up in a morning suit
All trying hard not to laugh
Since the early caveman in his fur
Took a trip to Gretna Green
There's always been a photographer
To record the 'appy scene
'Old it, flash, bang, wallop, what a picture
What a picture, what a photograph
Poor old soul, blimey, what a joke
Hat blown off in a cloud of smoke
Clap 'ands, stamp yer feet
Bangin' on the big bass drum
What a picture, what a picture
Um-tiddly-um-pum-um-pum-pum
Stick it in your fam'ly album
King 'Enry the Eighth had several wives
Including Anne Boleyn
And he kept an album of their lives
With all their photos in
As Anne Boleyn was on her knees
Dressed in her very best frock
King 'Enry shouted, "Smile, Dear, please"
As 'er 'ead rolled off the block
'Old it, flash, bang, wallop, what a picture
What a picture, what a photograph
Comes the print in a little while
Lost 'er 'ead, but she kept 'er smile
Clap 'ands, stamp yer feet, Ye-e-a-y
Bangin' on the big bass drum
What a picture, what a picture
Um-tiddly-um-pum-um-pum-pum
Stick it in your fam'ly album
You've read it in a folio
Or seen it in a Shakespeare play
How Juliet fell for Romeo
In the merry month of May
And as 'e climbed the orchard wall
To reach 'is lady fair
As he tumbled, she began to bawl
As he floated through the air
'Old it, flash, bang, wallop, what a picture
What a picture, what a photograph
Poor young chap, what a night 'e spent
Tights all torn and 'is rapier bent
Clap 'ands, stamp yer feet
Bangin' on the big bass drum, W-e-e-a-ay
What a picture, what apicture
Um-tiddly-um-pum-um-pum-pum
Stick it in your fam'ly album
When Napoleon married Josephine
There was just the same to-do
He galloped home from the battle scene
All the way from Waterloo
And as he came from orf 'is 'orse
To the boudoir where she sat
She said to 'im, in French of course
As he took of his big cocked 'at
'Old it, flash, bang, wallop, what a picture
What a picture, what a photograph
There she was, with a big Hussar
All caught up in 'er oh-la-la
Clap 'ands, stamp yer feet, Ye-e-a-y
Bangin' on the big bass drum
What a picture, what a picture
Um-tiddly-um-pum-um-pum-pum
Stick it in your fam'ly album
Stick it in your fam'ly
Stick it in your fam'ly
In your fam'ly album
The same thing 'appened long ago
When man was in his prime
And what went on we only know
From the snaps he took at the time
When Adam and Eve in their birthday suit
Decided to get wed
As Adam was about to taste the fruit
The man with the cam'ra said
'Old it, flash, bang, wallop, what a picture
What a picture, what a photograph
Poor old Eve, there with nothing on
Face all red and 'er fig leaf gone
Clap 'ands, stamp yer feet
Bangin' on the big bass drum, W-e-e-a-ay
What a picture, what a picture
Um-tiddly-um-pum-um-pum-pum
Stick it in your fam'ly album
One of my classmates was laughing when it said stick it in your family ALBUM
One of the greatest songs ever by super Star Tommy Steele🌟🌟🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
absolutely bloody brilliant xxxx
60s were a great time for UK musicals, Oliver and Chitty being the best examples.
Thanks for posting
Oliver, Chitty and Half A Sixpence
urbanmanc Don't forget My Fair Lady.
@@usafvet100 But MY FAIR LADY is American-made; only set in London. Same as MARY POPPINS. (The 3 mentioned above are set in the UK (or part of it for CHITTY), but made in the UK.)
@@mylesgarcia4625 If memory serves, Dame Julie did the stage version of Eliza Doolittle. Was that strictly Broadway, or was it also performed in the UK?
@@usafvet100 Both places. Dame Julie and Barbra Streisand are the rare 2 actresses who started their signature roles on Broadway (yes, Eliza and Fannie Brice for Barbra) ; and then had the good fortune to transfer them to the West End for limited runs. There are others who have done the reverse, play West End first and then take the show to Broadway, Lea Salonga being one of them, for MISS SAIGON.
Bloody brilliant absolutely fantastic dancing. What a fantastic talent for night. And Xmas just brilliant. ❤❤
Now that's some dirty dancing! Say what you will about Tommy Steele, he definitely gave it his all. This number has a lot more energy than those from many celebrated American musicals.
Fond memories of this. Half a Sixpence was brilliant. Tommy spreads great joy Listen to his Little White Bull song it's lovely.
Saw this at the O'Keefe Centre in Toronto in the '60's. What a show and so nice to see it again here! What a great performer!
Hi Anne
I was in a stage musical back in 2019, the director showed us this and asked if we could learn it over the weekend, oh yeah, for sure.
I told him I tried it when the movie first came out, I've practiced all those years and still can't dance.
Such a riotous, raucous, and joyous performance....
Tommy Steele is one of a kind, so brilliant.
A career in musical theatre seems to be the most fun you could possibly have in your life.
Absolutely incredible.
The leavers one year dressed up and performed this song and for years after I always wondered what this song was - happy to say I found it all these years later
It certainly is a breathtaking scene. Everyone is amazing in this. Makes me happy 😊
Hi Helen
I love Tommy Steele!
Hi Shannon
My mum used to be his secretary. He definitely looks like a cheery chap 😁
Tommy was an absolute sublime entertainer, thanks for sharing.
Safe to say this is perfection!
I know Tommy Steele was the first one to run the wall....❤❤❤❤
One of the greatest artist
Cor blimey, Julie Foster looks absolutely fantastic.
Michael Richard Roberts Ben Fogles mum, who knew aye
She was gorgeous. I remember she appeared in an episode of Wilde Alliance in 1978 wearing stockings & suspenders! She & Valerie Leon pulled me through my adolescence!
@@roddyteague6246 I really fancied Valerie Leon, and Aleta Morrison (Laura).
The best movie ever !!!!!
This is definitely my favourite song... after the William Tell Overture, I just can't stop listening to it
So much to love, but let's take a moment to appreciate the sequence at 4:38. No way in hell would they use old (but still massively talented) actors/dancers these days. Everyone has to be under 30. Boo for progress that's actually regression.
Wow, this movie is right up my alley and I've never heard of it!
Fantastic performer.
Hi Linda
If no one does something like this at my wedding I will be very disappointed
My kids are 3&6 and we’re mesmerised by this scene and couldn’t understand why they don’t make films like this anymore?
Ps there other favourite is Scrooge with Albert Finney
Tommy Steele looks absolutely terrifying in this.
Brilliant Cockney 'knees up' song! Good enough to have found a place in Oliver! a year later!
Jack Wild (Oliver's Artful Dodger) is the photographer's assistant.
Interesting... Ty.
love this xxxx thank you tommy
Hi Rebecca
Good job Tommy! This is my favorite number from this wonderfully vibrant British musical!
I had his album as a kid lol still got it
Hi Paula
seen him in theatre , some like it hot and singing in the rain in manchester... absolutely brilliant
wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Arranged and orchestrated by Irwin Kostal. Choreography by Dame Gillian Lynne
A very talented fellow....
If there was ever an up to date remake. Eddie Redmayne would be a great Arthur Kipps and he looks just like him too
I want my wedding to be like this.
Gr8 film tommy is the best one in a million
We used to sing this in school :)
Has anyone noticed all the best musicals are set in London. MFL, Mary Poppins, Oliver and HAS. Tommy Steel amazing should be world famous.
What a video!
Wonderful x
If L.S.D had been invented in the 1850's this is what a Victorian trip would look like.
Perfection👍
Tommy Steele will no doubt go down in history as people read his Wikipedia
Please upload the whole film.
priceless
GREAT! XXX
Brill makes me soo appyxxxxxx
Hi Susie
What a video.
Love it just crackerjack, brilliant. ❤😂😅😮😅
RIP Dame Gillian Lynne, choreographer. You can see her dancing in the chorus in this if you look hard enough!
Which is she?
@@aires69uk 4:27, dancer in the centre with the brown top, maroon skirt and purple petticoat, I believe!
There is so much to watch in this sequence that it needs repeat viewings to take it all in! So many great moments in the choreography, orchestration and delivery.
I KNEW IT! I looked and said that looks like Gillian Lynne in the middle! I’d recognise her phenomenal choreography anywhere. She did “Oliver” too, including the stage production, amongst many others. Amazing!
Tommy is, today in 2017, 81 years of age and I guess he's slowed down the pace considerably since this was filmed. I remember him well way back in 1957....
I bet the bride was absolutely roasting in that big dress by the end of filming this
Tommy Steele has serial killer eyes but what a performer
Julian Orchard (photographer) was so funny.
True. But not how I would handle a precious view camera like that. The poor old flashboy copped a battering...
When films were enjoyable for all the family.
Whatever, you prejudiced old loon
Bermonsey boys Brigade ! Tommy Baby !. all those years ago in Paignton Devon,Black pool tour,Me taking messages from Dawn his secretary,Tommy Steele's wonderful painting of the one man band,
Tommys gone and dropped his pencil on the floor!
Well, you know what they say - you can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead.
Happy 80th birthday to Julia Foster.
Indeed - and did you know she's Ben Fogle's mum?
Gertcha!
Amazing. He was a big star, but alas, not the superstar he should have been.
Is that Jack Wilde as the photograohers assistant?
Musicals nowadays need more gibberish or funny words like wallop and diddly um pum rum pum pum
I understand it took 6 weeks to film this sequence.
Half a sixpence is AKA Thrupence.
I didn't realize that, learn somet new everyday
The Only worthy rival to Danny Kaye IMO.
Aw back in the old days when you could only be famous if you were actually talented…
Also does he remind anyone else of Donald o Connor ??
Tommy Steele could have played Austin Powers. :)
Drew Smith That would be HILARIOUS! I'll never un-see that now! x
Where's the Eve part?😢
I'm pretty sure someone in this clip was coked up. I'm mainly referring to the main character.
His eyes are like 👀👀👀👀👀
Come on Ireland. X
Does anyone happen to know who plays the photographer's assistant's?
Jack Wild from Oliver Twist
Did you get a copyright disclaimer for this?
If not, this would be you first.
is this man still alive!!!????????!?!?!?!?!
Bernard Coleslaw Yep! Just found out ! And he looks great :))
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
ñeil lspencer 👉 😂 😢 👈
it was a good film but the two leads characters who were the married couple argue a lot almost like the forerunner to the eastenders TV series.
Sorry but as I saw the Noel Coward theatre version before I saw this I prefer Charlie Stemp and Devon-Elise Johnson and the other's version
He is my great nans cousin but never met him tommy hicks his real name