I've been looking for this for ages. My grandad got me to listen to it years ago but I couldn't find it anywhere, so I made him record it on tape for me.
Wonderful. I wish more people would access it. Have sent it to my son (23 yrs old) and I'm sure he will appreciate it. I remember laughing when I first heard this splendid man about 40 years ago or more.
I'm just pleased you included the short preamble - it means that when I direct people to it they fall in love with it as well as they get the gackground :-)
In 1968 my father brought home a 10 inch EP from England titled, "Gerard Hoffnung: The Oxford Union Address". I was 10. I have never stopped laughing. The CD is now available for order. If you love someone, truly love someone, you will buy this CD for them. This may be the single funniest recording ever. Thank you so much for posting this.
@luvperu1 Hello, You are perseptive I did upload a lady Ga Ga but there was a fault and it failed so I will hopefully do it shortly. I uploaded it once got 50,000 views, 200o a day. Its ricky the owners of Xfactor colpain and isse red strikes. As this is old they may not who knows. Bill
Wow, thank you so much for uploading this :)
SerenaFate 1 week ago
Thank you for this. Remember this from "Family Favorites" on Sunday lunch times. Wonderful memories
jdougal19 2 weeks ago
The Clancy Brothers also sing this tale to great effect. Mr Hoffnung was ahead of his time, thanks.
joehiggs100 5 months ago
Oldie but a goody. Thanks for putting it on here. Scotty (Iowa USA)
Dunollieman 6 months ago
I've been looking for this for ages. My grandad got me to listen to it years ago but I couldn't find it anywhere, so I made him record it on tape for me.
TheCookieMonsterPie 9 months ago
Wonderful. I wish more people would access it. Have sent it to my son (23 yrs old) and I'm sure he will appreciate it. I remember laughing when I first heard this splendid man about 40 years ago or more.
6bagstom 9 months ago
I'm just pleased you included the short preamble - it means that when I direct people to it they fall in love with it as well as they get the gackground :-)
alextrenchard 11 months ago
In 1968 my father brought home a 10 inch EP from England titled, "Gerard Hoffnung: The Oxford Union Address". I was 10. I have never stopped laughing. The CD is now available for order. If you love someone, truly love someone, you will buy this CD for them. This may be the single funniest recording ever. Thank you so much for posting this.
ChynaRider 1 year ago
I've only heard this as a song before (The Corries, Sean O'Connell). I like this.
sandinmyears1 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Check your _ E-mail ----Hugs Polly
luvperu1 1 year ago
Hi Bill..It doesn't matter how many views it gets..
If you enjoy posting and viewing that is what counts...
Now if you want views- post the lady Ga Ga here. you
will get loads of hits....Talk to you later..HUgs Polly
luvperu1 1 year ago
@luvperu1 Hello, You are perseptive I did upload a lady Ga Ga but there was a fault and it failed so I will hopefully do it shortly. I uploaded it once got 50,000 views, 200o a day. Its ricky the owners of Xfactor colpain and isse red strikes. As this is old they may not who knows. Bill
40thegardener2 1 year ago
Thankyou Bill for this fun share!
annemaree 1 year ago