An insightful take on the workings of Billy - a true genius and a lovely fellow. My abiding memory was going to see him with my Dad many years ago. Dad laughed so hard, his dentures flew out like a bullet and were eventually passed back to him, hand over hand, from 3 rows forward, wrapped in a tissue. I did seriously wonder that night, if Billy might give the old man a heart attack. We both ached for days afterwards.
Pamela...you are an angel....without you, Billy may not have made it....you saw something in him worth rescuing, and the world is a better place because you saw it, and we can never thank you enough....but here's my one little voice, saying it anyway....thank you...
Ah, the Big Yin. I grew up watching him most weekends as groups of married soldiers would bring beer and some VHS tapes of loads of comedians. I could never go back to boarding school and tell a single Connolly joke, that’s how I knew he was a legend.
As an individual wrapped in the confines of overthinking and worrying about everything, seeing Billy Connolly and Robin WIlliams do their thing is just absolute magic to me. That level of charisma and giving yourself to the moment is astounding and inspiring. Thanks for the video CwE
Went to See him Christchurch N.Z. in the late 80's. Show started at 7:30. We were still gradually getting to the end of the Starting story around 11:30pm after so many hilarious tangents taken along the way. We ran out of tears from laughing so hard around 10pm. Absolutely the funniest show I have ever witnessed!!! Billy is my all time favorite Scotsman ever!
Couldn't agree more, . Billy Connolly, Robin Williams, George Carlin, and Steven Wright are/were my all time favorite comedians, but they do have some stiff competition, - also love Eddie Izzard, Ricky Gervais, Peter Kay, Bill Bailey, and others... (Don't get me started on the older style comedians, e.g. Chic Murray, Tommy Cooper, etc... I'd never shut up.😂).
Billy Connolly is one of the most real human beings a person could ever meet. A man who has excelled in all the amazing things he's done, from his stand up shows, the films he's been in, the TV series he's presented about the world, just...everything has been top of the game. I've never met him but I feel like I know him, he's that kind of person. I've hurt myself laughing at his stories, I've broken down in tears too. Thank you very much for this video.
Mate. I think - by clipping and commentating this video together - you may have accidentally made the best biography of Billy that exists anywhere. I say that as a man who has seen them all. You really captured him here man. You did something special.
I sometimes wonder if Billy is one of the reasons that an illusion of spontaneity is so coveted in standup comedy. Whole generations of comics have seen his ability to 'wing it' as the high ideal of standup, but because they're not mad geniuses like him, they have to settle for either appearing spontaneous, or abandoning spontaneity altogether, like Stewart Lee does. Pretentious thought over. Great work as always, and god bloody bless the Big Yin.
His voice is a huge factor in his comedy. It just sounds so good when he says things. Also his hair. Good hair movement is key in physical comedy. haha
i've seen billy 3 times and i always thought his amazing talent was that you forgot you were at a performance. he had the ability to make you think he was speaking to you. he welcomed you in then told you some stories and only at the end did you realised there were other people in the room too
You know the feeling when you just, plain, look up to Billy Connolly? I've felt that for a long time. Never really knew why...and then this video came.
7:08 - Billy's HBO special 1991... I'll always remember how fragmented and wild the story tangents were. It blew my mind... I have never seen anyone else quite like Billy.
Does the small amount of views in comparison to the other videos on this channel suggest people are forgetting how big this yin is? I hope not, while it would no doubt be obvious that current topics would get more interest this man is timeless Great work as always!
Great video. Connolly's one of the greatest stand-ups of all time (top five for me, anyway), and he deserves a video that seeks to understand how he does it.
No comparison between Billy Connolly and Robin Williams........ Robin Williams was brilliant, but Billy Connolly is far, far beyond brilliant. There's no-one like him, not even close, and there will never be another.❤
At some point in my life I became interested in British comedy, though I always loved to laugh. Of course i got since then a lot of favorites, but one man always stood far above: Billy Connolly. Just watched an old movie of him again, probably no one knows of, The man who sued God, classic Billy. I want to add one thing to the specifics of his comedy talent and that is that he is Scottish and has still an understandable but unmisstakenly that wonderful scottish accent. It makes his storytelling absolutely perfect. Oh yeah, no one uses the F-word so effortlessly as Billy does!
I absolutely love him for being himself. We are all messed up in one way or another. It's part of being human . He has embarased who he is and made the best of it. Especially making the world laugh at it self . It's like a Drs bed side Humor. If you can laugh at your situation it's time well spent and beats crying about it. I like to think like him we have similar situations and problems . 😁 that's just Brilliant Billy.😁
Richard Pryor in his early shows did the same as Billy did. Pryor just had a list of things he'd take inspiration from, and go from there. Pryor and Billy mastered the free-form comedy style, and enhanced so may lives with their shows :-D
When I watch Billy I never got the sense that he was doing a set or telling jokes. I refer to him as a gifted story teller. The old lady and is my favorite story.
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An insightful take on the workings of Billy - a true genius and a lovely fellow.
My abiding memory was going to see him with my Dad many years ago. Dad laughed so hard, his dentures flew out like a bullet and were eventually passed back to him, hand over hand, from 3 rows forward, wrapped in a tissue. I did seriously wonder that night, if Billy might give the old man a heart attack. We both ached for days afterwards.
Pamela...you are an angel....without you, Billy may not have made it....you saw something in him worth rescuing, and the world is a better place because you saw it, and we can never thank you enough....but here's my one little voice, saying it anyway....thank you...
He isn't with Pamela, I am his current wife since 12/21/2020
@@gaelic_rose Liar liar pants on fire.
@@gaelic_rose You wish.
Have you read pamela 's book about Billy!
@@deborahbaker2143 I have....brilliant writing, and her understanding of Billy is what he needed
Ah, the Big Yin. I grew up watching him most weekends as groups of married soldiers would bring beer and some VHS tapes of loads of comedians. I could never go back to boarding school and tell a single Connolly joke, that’s how I knew he was a legend.
What a really lovely guy Billy is, thank you for being you 😊
one of the biggest comedy icons to ever live. if i can be even 10% of that man i'll die happy.
you’re certainly getting the windswept and interesting look down as you get older
Please don't let the copyright problems get you down, you're doing fantastic work here.
As an individual wrapped in the confines of overthinking and worrying about everything, seeing Billy Connolly and Robin WIlliams do their thing is just absolute magic to me. That level of charisma and giving yourself to the moment is astounding and inspiring.
Thanks for the video CwE
This is the best channel on RUclips, change my mind
It is truly the best
I will not, sir!
Are Sounds Elektrik is pretty good
Why change your mind? Stop seeking validation so desperately.
Went to See him Christchurch N.Z. in the late 80's. Show started at 7:30. We were still gradually getting to the end of the Starting story around 11:30pm after so many hilarious tangents taken along the way. We ran out of tears from laughing so hard around 10pm. Absolutely the funniest show I have ever witnessed!!! Billy is my all time favorite Scotsman ever!
I saw him in the Royal Albert Hall, right at the front too, (- well, second row..lol). He was in good form, it was a memorable show.
Richard Prior and Robin Williams both saw clips of Billy early in their careers and it inspired them to let loose and invent as they went along.
There can be only one Bill Connolly, LEGEND 👏👏❤️🙏👍
Congratulations on Stewart Lee giving you a shout out, which was well deserved. I would be taken aback if Billy Connolly did the same though.
Where did Stewart lee give the shout out I’d love to see that
@@danielralph8052 I may have got the wrong end of the stick, but I was referring to this ruclips.net/user/postUgyWmPSGRHo3zUW9Cid4AaABCQ
@@patrickoconnor2760 that's dead cool
👍
Love the Big Yin, an absolute legend in Scotland and one of those people you just think are immortal.
He is always to be special and loved
I love that line........"a storyteller between campfires"
Connely, Williams and Carlin were all a gift to the world. Nothing exists like them anymore.
Couldn't agree more, . Billy Connolly, Robin Williams, George Carlin, and Steven Wright are/were my all time favorite comedians, but they do have some stiff competition, - also love Eddie Izzard, Ricky Gervais, Peter Kay, Bill Bailey, and others... (Don't get me started on the older style comedians, e.g. Chic Murray, Tommy Cooper, etc... I'd never shut up.😂).
Billy Connolly is one of the most real human beings a person could ever meet. A man who has excelled in all the amazing things he's done, from his stand up shows, the films he's been in, the TV series he's presented about the world, just...everything has been top of the game. I've never met him but I feel like I know him, he's that kind of person. I've hurt myself laughing at his stories, I've broken down in tears too. Thank you very much for this video.
Just brilliant to watch.
What an incredible genius ❤❤❤
This man is a legend. Please look after him.
We love you😂
This is probably in the top 10 RUclips channels
The art of a born storyteller! Bravissimo Billy and Robin!
Mate. I think - by clipping and commentating this video together - you may have accidentally made the best biography of Billy that exists anywhere. I say that as a man who has seen them all. You really captured him here man. You did something special.
What a perfect way to spend an hour. Billy is pure genius and you've captured that very well. Thank you.
I sometimes wonder if Billy is one of the reasons that an illusion of spontaneity is so coveted in standup comedy. Whole generations of comics have seen his ability to 'wing it' as the high ideal of standup, but because they're not mad geniuses like him, they have to settle for either appearing spontaneous, or abandoning spontaneity altogether, like Stewart Lee does.
Pretentious thought over. Great work as always, and god bloody bless the Big Yin.
Great watch! Cheers
Billy is hilarious.
What a wonderful tribute to such a talent, Connolly is a treasure.
One of a kind,brilliant
If you don't laugh, you cry. And he was a master.
Love this guy
His voice is a huge factor in his comedy. It just sounds so good when he says things. Also his hair. Good hair movement is key in physical comedy. haha
Billy Connolly has said something similar about his hair himself.
i've seen billy 3 times and i always thought his amazing talent was that you forgot you were at
a performance. he had the ability to make you think he was speaking to you.
he welcomed you in then told you some stories and only at the end did you realised there were other people in the room too
You know the feeling when you just, plain, look up to Billy Connolly? I've felt that for a long time. Never really knew why...and then this video came.
Really appreciate this channel dude
7:08 - Billy's HBO special 1991... I'll always remember how fragmented and wild the story tangents were. It blew my mind... I have never seen anyone else quite like Billy.
Billy banjo Connolly is a gentleman and a scholar. I think he's Great.
Does the small amount of views in comparison to the other videos on this channel suggest people are forgetting how big this yin is? I hope not, while it would no doubt be obvious that current topics would get more interest this man is timeless
Great work as always!
Truly amazing. This deserves to be seen by so many people.
Gorgeous Billy. One of the UK's funniest, nicest comedians. Love you to bits Billy.
You've made a beautiful video. Thank you.
Billy your the best! Thank you!😎👍
Still my favourite human.
Thankyou so much for doing this ,best ever of Billy.
Thank you Mr C, for being you
Great video. Connolly's one of the greatest stand-ups of all time (top five for me, anyway), and he deserves a video that seeks to understand how he does it.
Well done, Billy Connolly is a legend. All my love from Denmark!
Love the Big Yin
No comparison between Billy Connolly and Robin Williams........ Robin Williams was brilliant, but Billy Connolly is far, far beyond brilliant. There's no-one like him, not even close, and there will never be another.❤
At some point in my life I became interested in British comedy, though I always loved to laugh. Of course i got since then a lot of favorites, but one man always stood far above: Billy Connolly. Just watched an old movie of him again, probably no one knows of, The man who sued God, classic Billy. I want to add one thing to the specifics of his comedy talent and that is that he is Scottish and has still an understandable but unmisstakenly that wonderful scottish accent. It makes his storytelling absolutely perfect. Oh yeah, no one uses the F-word so effortlessly as Billy does!
Keep ‘em coming please!
Brilliant and beautiful video. Thank you.
OUTSTANDING
Wow these keep getting better and better! Billy is one of our favorites! We heard he’d always take a shot of espresso before the show and ZOOM!
These videos are phenomenal and have really made me rewatch comedy with a completely different perspective
Loving this channel so much. These breakdowns are so good
You are a wonderful story telling talent. One of the few channels I watch without fail. You will most def have 100k+ subs before you know it!
Thank you made me cry :)
Another great video.
Long live The Big Yin!
The real question is- Which Billy beard is best?
Goatee!!! ❤
Picaso always said you follow the brush while painting, same idea seems to apply to billy
This channel deserves to blow up, keep up the great work
Some of your best work here.
Great stuff. The Big Yin is a hero of mine. Keep making these thoughtful & well made videos.
Thank you! I'm a subscribed new viewer. That was awesome narration on the piece.
Fantastic video, this one deserves so many more views.
A very special guy .
Thanks for the Video there
I absolutely love him for being himself. We are all messed up in one way or another. It's part of being human . He has embarased who he is and made the best of it. Especially making the world laugh at it self . It's like a Drs bed side Humor. If you can laugh at your situation it's time well spent and beats crying about it. I like to think like him we have similar situations and problems . 😁 that's just Brilliant Billy.😁
This was awesome! Great work. :)
These videos are incredible
Quality! Love your channel
Love these videos. Keep 'em up
Richard Pryor in his early shows did the same as Billy did. Pryor just had a list of things he'd take inspiration from, and go from there. Pryor and Billy mastered the free-form comedy style, and enhanced so may lives with their shows :-D
Great video. Good job!
Great work! Keep going - I hope you can build a huge audience for this valuable channel.
this is beautiful
Billy ❤
Loved this, great work, new sub!
I love this channel
Love this brave funny man. 💛
Great channel man. Love from India.
Windswept and interesting🙂
Great work
Fantastic video
When he uses the name Joe Bananas people think that's made up, but it is the name of a Glasgow gangster
Beautiful
Just curious if you'll ever do a comparison of American and British comedy
Billy has something raw and untamed you don't get from Live at the apollo's middle class acting school brigade.
He has such smiley eyes. You can tell he's a good'un (yin)
Very classy to include his banjo music
this is great
Great video as per!
Beautiful as always Josh. One of the best analysis. Would love to see you take a crack at Norm Macdonald
is that the essential craftsman soundtrack I hear?
love your editing and production.
Really enjoy the content man, you should do a video on how richard pryor made jokes and his rhythm
When I watch Billy I never got the sense that he was doing a set or telling jokes. I refer to him as a gifted story teller. The old lady and is my favorite story.
There'll never be another of the sort & for that he will be cherished
A true original
The greatest.