When I'm cleaning windows

[swissarmymaster]

ooooommmmggggggg

mom?

[cliveandmat]

very good, is he Ken Dodds Brother?

[Zanmatt2g]

...Grandpa?

[ethicomm]

Apparently this guy does an awesome Winston Churchill. He's got a website too.

[ethicomm]

He'd probably do very well busking.

[MusicByFlashBang]

check out the remix of this on my page!!!!!

[MercieKnoll07942]

You can grab the audio-mp3 of this video at grabyourmp3s doht cohm.

[Fnarge]

George Harrison, once spent an evening playing George Formby (1904-1961) records to Bob Dylan, who remained quite baffled and impervious to the Lancashire ukulele virtuosos' charms. Pete York, drummer with Spencer Davis is also a Formby

fan and gives his own eerily accurate immitation of his unique vocal style. George has been described as being 'daft as a brush' a rather unfair assessment in the view of many leading musicologists.

[hammelby]

incredible accurate imitation of Frombys voice, but agreed the hairstyle is intriguing!

[Tarynus]

"Turned out nice again."

Couldn't have put it better myself CX

[lauralevy10592]

is this actualy george fornby?

[samuelsonable]

OMG this is amazing.Me from Manchester UK into reggae cause of me fathers church in old trafford but b4 he used to have the church opposite the winter gardens in Blackpool and a remember a guy who did the lights and played loads of GF since i heard it i own nearly everythin hes done you are pretty good infact you a legend respect to ya i love it Gerry George LEGEND peace and bless keep bringing the classic british cheek to the masses ! I love mother wot i do know,this and chinese laundry blues

[staniz4]

Its funny when his voice cracks

[peasthull]

OI!

[ididcramsmom]

This guy kicks ass!..That's all there is to it!....Was this song before or after George Formby?

[BOT101st]

@ididcramsmom

When im cleaning windows was written by George Formby and a few other people in the 30's. This video was made in 2007.

[Buser1996]

It's a Banjelele

[Charlie0494]

can anybody tell me the chords for the instumental??..... 1:43 - 1:56

[nobogroll]

no my trainers are not for SALE GO AWAY PERVERT

[nobogroll]

gloucesteharry no you cant buy my used nike trainers your PERVERTED I SAY PERVERTED

[nobogroll]

scarier than the pope lol

[gloucesteharry]

NOBOGROLL is this you? But i believe you have copied it from george formby. Quite a good singer though. Fancy singing at my welcome home party?

[nobogroll]

ive had the same problem trying to find out who the dude is .hes very good though

[docicenogle]

Well I have no idea who this guy is. But I down loaded this a couple of months ago have to say I watch it about evey day. This guy can really play well and would like to see him do more. Who is he any way Reid Flemings dad or brother? LOL! Like to see more.

[cutepiemymyp]

his hair is like watching a lava lamp

...

[diezungen]

Great!!!!

[ididcramsmom]

I'm 31/ White American and I have to say, this is the greatest song/performance I've ever seen!! Seems very authentic!..

[FreddeJa]

So nice!! Makes ME happy anyway!

[Dmurdoch0019438]

THIS GUY'S HILARIOUS!!!

[stmiendgiray]

Scarier then clowns

[docicenogle]

Well thisrocks and looks like a cool guy.

[Esperant3]

god why they making him stand there :L haha idk if buying a banjolele wid be good for me.. I play ukulele but Idk much formby stuff, plus there expensice and I have a heavy scottish accent :|

[putdownan8dude]

his hair is like watching a lava lamp...

[yourliver1]

I bet thats what God looks like.

[Oafalda]

And I bet thats what God likes!

[PhinnyCobbler]

my lord.. his voice and attitude fits the lyrics and message perfectly. Creepy window cleaner =P

[kylekia7]

GeneralBurkhalter1 r u a daft cunt he is no were near better than george formby

[peasthull]

OI!

[adamrep128]

i love this!

well done,

my grandad has just bought me one of there

is it hard to play?

[spaceman193]

yes very and its very small lol

the frets are to small for my fingers lol

[ellboy10101]

not really, i have only been playing a few months nd i can play well. ive even performed on stage.

[buster541]

I tought I was the only one that had eye brows like this.

Great song! I like that Resonator Ukulele!

*****

Thanks.

[Ginkmomma]

g8 song

but wat is the point of the last like 30 seconds it is stupid

burt still g8

[mightymariner1]

tee hee funny :)

[ggmorvaj]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This guy is way better than the original George Formby......I just saw the 1930s (I think) old movie clip of this song, here on YouTube & this guy is funnier (& easier to understand.......I didn't get some of the lines on the original version) ......actually kinda like the eyebrows........almost like a prop for this comedy song, cool !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[p2149]

my god is that two hairy spiders above his eyes...EEEEK!

[BOT101st]

no, its two hairly banjolele playing trantulas!! Run!!

sorry, id thought id join in the happy moment ;)

[essexlad301]

Fantastic! you got this song to a T

[Chowansailor]

Hilarious song... guess I should be glad he doesn't clean boat portholes... but why in hell is he standing in a swamp in gale force winds to sing his song? You Brits sure get up to some odd things!

[thebritcompany]

One Of the best :-)

[Steelyayr]

great workin class stuff cool five stars

[gr8guy71]

i bet where he was standing the weeds are full of pubic hair.

[buzzculture]

FANTASTIC AND HONEST, THANKS

[IHaveAMask]

Looks like a pedohpile.

[someretardedboy]

hahahahaha damn right, when i'm touching children lol!!!

[XChopChipX]

Hahahahahahaha, nice one!!!

[Chowansailor]

Nah. He doens't look like a clergyman to me. And learn to spell while you're at it.

[AngelicStorm1]

Hmm, I wasnt aware all peadophiles looked the same. Have you taken your medication today, or what? :P

[vickiegrey]

we are not worthy you are a legend!

[vickiegrey]

Bloody brilliant mate your fabulous!!

[MfourK]

mad as a hatter

[ClenchingTheFists]

Goodbye Combover.

[ellboy10101]

i have a ukulele, i need to know how to tune it though, also any places where i can learn the chords for this song?

[guitarworton]

isnt that a banjo?

[sgtcore]

Banjo-Uke, its a cross between a Banjo, and a Ukulele :P

[guitarworton]

ahh, thankyou,

pretty cool i say

[john123245]

Looks MAD!

[jamierourketen]

this old lad has been doing formby since the 60s! he has been on tons of old tv shows.

[kennethspenis]

dude... u make funny faces, the song is awesome.... making this video full of awesomess!!!!

[blob6666]

thats sooooo goood i play the ukulele but not as good as that lol i wish

[4276357]

its al full

[longnecklarry]

learn to spell u over opinionated prick!

[brianfj1200]

Very good Uke playing

[misterdsen]

BRILLIANT!

[BelladonnaSupreme]

Please help, the old blighter who sits next to me at work (you know who you are) will not stop playing George Formby and it's doing my head in! I desperately need some noise reduction headphones!!! I can't cope anymore!!!! :'(

[haldenver]

Tell him you need your windows cleaned....but your short of cash. He'll understand : and expect a treat. You guarantee him one - as you'll supply the ladder! Then saw off the top step and put on your mufflers......Job done.....These Formby militants are everywhere....

[BelladonnaSupreme]

Thank you haldenver. That's the most valuable advice i've ever been given and i'll treasure it for all timxe! Found some headphones and hacksaw at the ready...

[DashTube1]

When I'm cleaning windows!

[vladtheoptician]

Really good. You must be a pro at that level.

Most entertaining. Made me happy.

Phil

[Loadedgunzz]

haha

[bryanhudsonyork]

If his name is not George I'd like to know what it is?. NO! really who is this artist, I'm picky (sad)

this guy 100%.

Ring me 01904 679096

If the wife answers tell her I'm having an Affair, she does'nt know how sad I am.

[yelaty]

quiero que ese señor sea mi nuevo abuelo!

jaajaja que gracioso lo que escribiste en "about this video"

buena musica ranchera ;)

[Punorss]

BRAVO! You are the best! THE MASTER!

[QUANTUMLORD18]

Anybody know this actors name? He did a brilliant job, not only with the singing, but also with his uke chops, which were wicked! Into favourites and 5Stars, for sure!!!

[bryanhudsonyork]

It's gerry George, try Googling him

[mancsmoveseast]

Brilliant do some more!

[vilxan]

I can do a good impression of ol' Formby, but I'm nowhere near this guy!

[gray707]

brilliant

[guitarflame5]

what was the point of shooting the best george formby impersonator at the end of the day?! my little pun! he was gr8!

[12Lizzy21]

that is so kl u sound just like him and playing it is reli gd 2

[stonedinsect]

thats Ken Dodds evil twin Ben

[AlexDCl]

lol.

[rocketman5000]

This is top. Good impression. Gotta love George!

[barneychops]

I've seen this guy on a website called Splitting Images as a look-alikey. I must admit he looks nothing like George but damn his voice is spot on. If I hadn't seen his face on this vid I'd swear it was the King of Wigan himself.

[mancsmoveseast]

The Emperor of Lancashire,more than a mere king! I agree with you comments

[nobogroll]

i like it he even sounds like the king of uke george bless him

[richardhope]

Fantastic Gerry ! great to see your superb talent n you tube !! Richard Hope-Hawkins

[bryanhudsonyork]

Gerry who?come on tell us more!

[stugraham123]

brilliant mate

[SHEWOLF7]

well done you sound just like him!

[Flossferry]

AWESOME!

[jakejake15]

who is that actor?

[bryanhudsonyork]

Is this George's voice stuck on this look a like farmer? No I know it not but step forward Gerry.

[atavener]

Thats what George Formby does. This guy does a gr8 impression. Almost as good as mine lol.

[dmtllama]

I luv that guy and i luv his strumming!!!!!!!!!!!!! 'thin lizard'

[Paxo469]

good stuff,well done!!

[neonator5000]

lmao go brits. i saw a band inlandudno playin this. i think its well cool. and funny

[squeon]

crap singer ... gd banjo player tho

[Brit4Ever85]

crap singer? nah...Its great, Typically english!

[xxkatxxneexx]

that is the best tune ever it sounds better when its remixed x p . nee

[Vashti101]

I'D TAP THAT!

[karmicrevolutionary]

actually I would think that the spirit of this fine performance would receive the approval of both George and Beryl...

[CidSilverWing]

Plays really good, sings badly. ><

[gerrygeorge1]

I couldn't have put it better myself, CidSilverWing...oh well ah did, didn't I ? giggle.

[Falklands82]

What a wonderful impersonation of the great man! Smashing uke playing, great Formby timing&pitch and even the cheeky expressions! Best I've ever heard or seen.You deserve to be known globally for this,that's the truth! More power to you!

[gerrygeorge1]

Falklands82, you are too kind; my having recorded this - after filming a uke-less and unconnected commercial for German TV, about eight years ago.

I knew both George and Beryl, and worshipped George's two quite different off-stage and on-stage personas.

Keep in touch. Google me and I'll tell you more.

[nelliejellynoonaa]

Wow gerry - that was amazing! George was a wonderful man and you have done nothing but justice to his memory. I was given a ukulele for my birthday 3 weeks ago and I am completely addicted. I've just mastered this song and was looking for some inspiration when i came across your video - and boy, have I been inspired! When I have practiced it a bit more, I might even post a vid of me playing it...

[gerrygeorge1]

nelliejellynoonaa, you *must* get your tribute on You Tube as soon as. George has been my own reason for living, for nearly 60 of my 68 years, and I still love him to bits. Google me, and I will tell you more about the man, and the dynamic lady behind him.

[darkfaerieofthenight]

Hey Gerry, it's Fred's grandaughter Bethany. Great video!!

[gerrygeorge1]

Thanks dear lass, it's a pleasure to hear from you...and many, many thanks. Gerry.

[RussellK9]

Wow, you could not be more authentic than that...marvellous....George Formby..his 103rd birthday is just coming up...shame he died so young.

[gerrygeorge1]

You're very kind Russell, and comments like that make my humble efforts to impersonate George all the more worthwhile. Bless you mate. Gerry George.

[gerrygeorge1]

Look at *Churchill's World Cup Message* - on You Tube - and you will see me as Winston Churchill (recorded last May, on Paddington), doing my utmost to spur-on the England team, in advance of that disappointing outcome.

I only came across it this evening, so there you are, I've got another You Tube appearance in the Pipe...no pun intended.

Cheers and God Bless You. Gerry.

[m134mr]

Really Enjoyed your video. Great playing, great impersonator, and a Great Uke!

[gerrygeorge1]

YOU ARE THE ALL-ROUND UKULELE KING, MATTHEW

Dear Matthew,

Yesterday I watched your several tutorial/entertaining videos, and marvelled at your evident mastery and musical brilliance on the uke; also your generously simplistic and patient style of commmunicating, which is markedly reminiscent of the side of George Formby that I knew and adored.

You are the King on that instrument, Matthew - absolutely out on your own - and so very like George Formby in manner and unaffected charm.

[dale77s]

Enjoyed this immensely. What is the make and age of your banjo ukulele?

[gerrygeorge1]

Hello Dale77s,

So nice to hear you enjoyed this piece, which I did about eight years ago, at the end of an otherwise unrelated TV commercial shoot called *Life Is Boring Without Music*. My uke - I have about six - is a Jack Abbott Special, which he made for me in 1974, if I remember correctly...and it gets better with every year that passes. giggle. Cheers. Gerry.

[dale77s]

It looks great. What others do you have in your stable? What banjo uke would you recommend for someone looking with so so skill? Also - more videos of George Formby songs, please!

[gerrygeorge1]

Dale, you are in the land of the finest banjo-ukuleles ever made. The Ludgwig - made pre-war by the Ludwig Drum Company, of Damien Avenue, Chicago -was a favourite with George Formby, and he was lucky enough to own two concert classic models. If you can get such an instrument, do so, and grab it with both hands.

[gerrygeorge1]

I've got four Abbott ukes, Dale, plus a UB Gibson (like George's), and Windsor Whirl. Pre WWII, Gibson made marvellous ukes, and you might get a used one, if you hunt hard enough. Good luck. Gerry.

[guitarworton]

nice 1 son

[gerrygeorge1]

Thanks very much, dear pal. Sincerely, Gerry George.

This was me - relaxing in between filming an unrelated television commercial, in a field near London - about eight years ago. You are very kind.

[vidlad]

WOW! Realy superb,he is the best George Formby tribute i've seen. I wonder would he be interested in recording for my video archive ?

Regards

Jim Clark

See hundreds of unique videos of acoustic musicians and poets under my youtube name of vidlad

[gerrygeorge1]

Dear Jim, I would be delighted to record anything for your archive. This was me, relaxing in between filming an unrelated television commercial, in a field near London, about eight years ago. Cheers. Gerry George.

[vidlad]

Thanx Gerry,

I just spotted your website and what an amazing man you are I would be honoured to video you,and will try calling you in the next few days.

Regards

Jim Clark

[gerrygeorge1]

Thanks Jim, ring me any time, on the numbers posted on either of my websites, and I will be equally honoured and privileged to be filmed by you. Cheers. Gerry.

[seanio2006]

bucktoof pilled up in the middle of nowhere

[gerrygeorge1]

Tombstones too, eh what ? But don't be kidded, dear pal, they are not my own - rather modelled on George Formby's, and I only use them when I'm impersonating the maestro. This is me, about eight years ago, in a field near London, in between shooting an unrelated television commercial. Many thanks. Gerry George.

[ricca69]

legend

[gerrygeorge1]

You are too kind dear Ricca: I loved the man, the legend, and the really warm and kindhearted fella that dear George Formby actually was. This has been my reason for impersonating him, over 45 of my 68 years.

I'm seen here, having a quick burst on the ukulele during the making of an unrelated television commercial, in a field near London, about eight years ago. Renewed thanks dear friend. Gerry George.

[frankiewilliams]

That was excellent.

[gerrygeorge1]

Many thanks, Frankie. Gerry George.

[guttworms]

fantastic well done

[gerrygeorge1]

You are a pal, Guttworms. Much appreciated. Thanks!

Gerry George.

[niave]

haha wat a legend...awesome

[gerrygeorge1]

Naive, yes - that was George, or was it ? - rather he liked us all to believe that, but really (behind the clown) was a very wonderful and sharp-eyed craftsman, who could not only bash a ukulele like a Strad, but could also act everyone in the business off the stage.

Now he *was* an awesome legend...whereas I am but a shadow, and merely a mediocre albeit devoted follower, by comparison. But thanks, all the same. Gerry George.

[gerrygeorge1]

Hey, thanks ! Gerry George

[seanio2006]

bucktoof

[moktook]

Thats so cool.

[gerrygeorge1]

Thanks moktook - that's a cool name, by the way - and it's great to know also, that cool guys like you, like dear George Formby, who got us through the Depression and the subsequent World War, with his infectious chuckle, his uke, his cheeky songs, and his genuine warmhearted love of everyone, rich or poor, young or old, everywhere. Gerry George.

[porkpieman7]

very good 100%

[gerrygeorge1]

Many, many thanks, Porkpieman7. George was my reason for living, for many years, and I have been impersonating him for more than 50 of my 68 years on earth. This little bit of fun was shot during the filming of an unrelated commercial, in a field on the outskirts of London, about eight years ago, when both the crew and me, had a great deal of fun, and concluded that everything had in the words of Formby:

*Turned Out Nice Again*. Cheers. Gerry George.

[Yngwie811]

Cool

[stiggpots]

Best George Formby on you tube. EXCELLENT!!!

[gerrygeorge1]

Dear Stiggpots, you make me blush; my impersonation being mainly that of the man, rather than the instrumentalist...because there are many better uke players than me, although none quite so good as George, who was a *one-off* to say the least. Cheers and many, many thanks. Gerry.

[stiggpots]

Don't be so modest. :o)

[EDickinson]

that was very good! reaaly!! i want to be related to this guy!

[gerrygeorge1]

You are, EDickinson: welcome to the Formby Family !

Every good wish. Gerry George.

[autopilotflight]

10 out of 10

[gerrygeorge1]

*It's In The Air* comes to mind with your kind and generous posting, Autopilotflight. Thanks very much, and keep in touch. Cheers. Gerry.

[EddieMemphis]

Great!!! Very talented.You captured George wonderfully!!!Thank-you

[gerrygeorge1]

Many thanks for ths EddieMemphis; your kind words meaning everything to me. I loved the man, in that he was all that, and more of his screen persona. Cheers. Gerry.

[bryanhudsonyork]

Totally agree but what do expect from a Pro