Have some Madeira M'Dear.

[hatter73]

This never gets old, Eric; it's one of the high points of YouTube.

[niflap]

Did Benny Hill ever do this #? It sounds like something he'd have put on his show.

[ThonColinFilms]

Lovely voice!



[Ukuleleric]

@ThonColinFilms, hello and thank you. Eric.

[Dylansmovies1]

Apperantly, this song goes under the category "Black Comedy"

[Ukuleleric]

@Dylansmovies1, it does? Ooh, weird. Thanks for posting, take care, Eric.

[Kittielips]

@Ukuleleric

Thank you my Dear; I would love a slice.

5*****.

Jennie.

[teapot42]

Please, please, please stop murdering this wonderful song! The tempo is far too slow, all the witty bits are missed out and it does absolutely no favours to one of the best songs F&S ever did... Oh, and get the words right!

[teapot42]

Please, please, please stop murdering this wonderful song! The tempo is far too slow, all the witty bits are missed out and it does absolutely no favours to one of the best songs F&S ever did...

[Offshoreorganbuilder]

Thanks for this. It's impossisble not to make comparisons with Flanders and Swann, and this version is quite different - more along the lines of what one imagines to be the 'music hall' presentation. The waltz rhythm is much more obvious here. One thing I do miss is the superb accompaniment of Donald Swann. Having said this, it's great stuff.

[Ukuleleric]

@Offshoreorganbuilder, thanks so much for posting, best, Eric.

[WingCommanderVinyaya]

Awesome. I love the song. Until a few months ago, I had no idea why so many people truly disliked many artists (JB, Ke$ha, etc.), mainly due to the fact I had been listening only to Flanders and Swann and classical music. Then I heard them; all I can say is: JB, Ke$ha, Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers are infinitely inferior to this incredible comedy duo.

Peace out!

[Ukuleleric]

@WingCommanderVinyaya, hello, thanks so much for posting, Eric.

[nanbarberable]

..."all unperforated"...

[Ukuleleric]

@nanbarberable, hi there, thanks so much for posting. Take care, Eric.

[xshanghu]

This song runs through my mind, how delightful to find your most excellent presentation. Outstanding 5*****

[Ukuleleric]

@xshanghu hi Bob, thank you so very much. Take care now, best, Eric.

[deepbreakfast1960]

My mother would love this being from. Australia!

[Ukuleleric]

deepbreakfast1960, hi Neytiri, thanks for posting, take care, Eric.

[ocschwar]

Thank you! Now I'm a MIDI away from having my next audition song!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi ocschwar, thanks so much. Good luck with your next audition, hope you get it. Best, Eric.

[theyin1]

A wonderful rendition! Brilliant work, surely TV before long? Thankyou.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi theyin1, aw, that's very kind thank you. Take care chum, Eric.

[foxtrotoscar67]

Dammit! You are so much better than so many people we have to watch day in day in, day out-why are you not on national TV?

PIp.

[Ukuleleric]

foxtrotoscar67, hi Pip, thank you so much, very kind. Hope all's well with you, take care, Eric.

[Ebooknetworking]

You seem to fit every role,song, You do and have presented them well (infact very well) I know a lot of effort has been done on your part befor it gets added to youtube Plus the double roles you have Performed on your other youtube pages - Are All Brilliantly Done - Thank You

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Ebooknetworking, once again, thank you so very much for your lovely comment. Take care, Eric.

[Ebooknetworking]

You Are Good - Really Really Good - WoW

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Ebooknetworking, thank you so much, very kind. I had a quick look at your website, looks really fascinating, I will look again in more depth. Cheers, Eric.

[LondonDryJin]

The bit about gin is just the top. I love your delivery of the lines and the facial expressions are fantastic.

[Ukuleleric]

Hello LondonDryJin, aw, thank you. All the best, Eric.

[RioGiovanni]

isn't madeira a spongy bready cake?

[Ukuleleric]

Hi RioGiovanni, yes, but it's also a fortified wine, like port, sherry etc. Stronger than ordinary wine. Best, Eric.

[RioGiovanni]

I'll take the cake

thanks, love the song, downloaded it

[Ukuleleric]

Hi RioGiovanni, cheers mate. Eric.

[rtbcomp]

You're a cad sir! Brilliant !!!

[Ukuleleric]

Hello rtbcomp, by jove sir, got to keep the side up, what? Pip, pip, Eric.

[Roseann90]

Hi Eric, this is the best version of this song I have ever heard!! You did an amazing job!! Roseann :)

[Ukuleleric]

Yo Roseann90, aw, thank you so much. Well, I haven't been sued by Coldplay's lawyers yet, lol. Maybe they just don't know about it. Lovely choir singing on your vids btw. God bless, Eric.

[XnoellemX]

best performance of this song !!!!:) lovei it!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi XnoellemX, aw, very kind, thank you. Take care, Eric.

[foxtrotoscar67]

This is the best performance of this song ever! Watch it regularly!

Pip.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Pip, thanks so much, very kind. Hope you and Jon are well, take care, Eric.

[AnotherSpecialEdMom]

What a marvelous performance! I remember Tony Randall doing this on a variety show in the 1970's. It has stayed in my mind lo, these many years. I have to say -- your performance is better.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi AnotherSpecialEdMom, aw, how kind, thank you so much. Take care, Eric.

[AnotherSpecialEdMom]

Eric,

There's another British music hall song that I vaguely remember. I think the title is "After the Dance was Over." Do you know this one?

Martha

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Martha, yes, I do have a very, very vague memory of that song. Can't remember much about it though except the title. lol. Take care, Eric.

[MrSportyleman]

Do u hav the piano part for this i cant find it anywhere and id luv to perform it. I think ur brilliant i cudnt stop laughing at the end, you portray that man wel.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi MrSportyleman, thanks for you lovely comment. No, I don't have a copy of the sheet music. I got it from: 'The Songs of Flanders and Swann' from my local library. I'm sure if you try yours they can get you a copy. Best, Eric.

[MrSportyleman]

So is somebody playing the backing piano or is it a recording

[brownhatton]

Good - is the Max Bygraves impersonation intentional?

[Ukuleleric]

Hi brownhatton, thanks for posting. No, there is no Max Bygraves impersonation going on, just me singing the song. Eric.

[morgancook1011]

You think you got talent??

Well so do I... very funny song...

[Ukuleleric]

Hi morgancook1011, thank you so much for posting, take care, Eric.

[hatter73]

This gets better every time I watch it; your portrayal of an aging roue is spot on. Thanks for doing this Eric.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi hatter73, aw, thanks so much chum. Take care now, best, Eric.

[cocklesandmussels]

Excellent! Many thanks for posting.

[Ukuleleric]

cocklesandmussels, hi Don, cheers mate, thanks very much. Best, Eric.

[rob32909]

Great stuff. Thanks so much.

[Ukuleleric]

rob32909, hi Reggie, cheers mate, thank you, best, Eric.

[mumomima]

Excellent song and preformance. This version and broadway version are my favourites. My new favourite song:-)

[Ukuleleric]

Hi mumomima, thank you so much, so kind. Keep well, Eric.

[mumomima]

I've since viewed some of your other videos. Really excellent. I'd love to see you try a few different song. one that springs to mind as something you could act out is The Dubliners "the Sick note". keep it up. :-)

[Ukuleleric]

Hi mumomima, thank you so much for your kind comment. Re your suggestion, I think that might be the song about the 'basket of bricks'? If so, I have a feeling this was based on an earlier recording of the tale as told by Gerard Hoffnung at the Oxford Union or something like that. I had considered doing that version but never got around to it. Will give it some thought though. Thanks, take care, Eriv.

[AmazonBlondeum]

I'm glad to see this here. I do wish to find a version in which Tony Randall sings it. He had a 45 out years ago, and it would be so fun to watch the incomparable Odd Couple's Felix Unger singing it!

[Ukuleleric]

AmazonBlondeum, hi Ilona, thanks so much for your comment, hope someone comes up with your request. All the best, Eric.

[deldelorme]

This is one of my favourites. Such clever lyrics. Perhaps you might now try a bit of Tom Lehrer. Excellent rendition. Keep up the good work. Do you live near Kent? We have a lovely little theatre in Rochester where I act, that would suit you perfectly. Cheers Del

[Ukuleleric]

deldelorme, hi Del, thank you so much. I had thought of Tom Lehrer songs, in fact there's one I used to do on my gigs 'Ricketty Ticketty Tin' I may do it one day. Strangely, I do live in Kent, not a million miles away from Rochester as it happens. Are you part of a theatre rep company? Be interested to know. All for now, take care, Eric.

[lingeringmermaidspy]

You should try Tom Lehrer's 'the Elements'

[Ukuleleric]

lingeringmermaidspy, hi Helen, thanks for posting. What an excellent suggestion, it would be fun to have a crack at that tongue twister, I'll bear it in mind. Take care now, Eric.

[PJTraill]

I enjoyed your performance, but I am sorry you seem to have censored it a bit: no "unperforated", a voice rather than a beard in her earhole.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi PJTraill, thanks for comment and info. Ah, I see. I took the song from a music book and all those humorous little asides and off the cuff stuff, weren't in it. Best, Eric.

[PJTraill]

I enjoyed seeing you perform this, but I am sorry you seem to have censored it a bit: no "all unperforated", a "voice" rather than a "beard" in her earhole.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi PJTraill, thanks so much for comment. You're right about 'beard'. The reason being is that for parts of the song I am portraying/acting the part of the 'old letcher' and as I don't have a beard I felt it might be a bit confusing. As to "all unperforated" I'll have to look at the lyrics again as I don't remember that being in it. Best, Eric.

[PJTraill]

It could be the difference between their US and UK performances. He says "all unperforated" as an aside after "view his collection of stamps".

[brcp4321]

Well done on the acting part Eric !! it must have taken some doing ? Anoter 5* from here.

[Ukuleleric]

brcp4321, hi Peter, thank you so much, and thanks for the rating. I must admit I do believe in thoroughly learning something first and then one can play around with it or get 'into' it more. Sometimes though, I also have to admit, I can be a bit sloppy, and go with a 'that'll have to do' attitude, which I always regret afterwards. Take care, Eric.

[brcp4321]

What I meant was " for parts of the song I am portraying/acting the part of the 'old letcher' " THAT must have taken some doing ...just a joke my friend just a joke Im sure you can only act such a part !!

[Ukuleleric]

brcp4321, hi Peter, don't be so sure, lol. Take care, Eric.

[freddage91]

Haha

melikes

it just fell into me favourites

[Ukuleleric]

Hi freddage91, I guess that's Fred, aged 19? Anyway, thanks so much, all the best, ERic.

[jerrysprat]

Nice job, Ukeleleric!!

And kudos for finding the second example of zeugma in response to jimada's now year-old post pointing out the first.

You're right we're never too old to learn, but apparently we're sometimes too old to see completely. There's a third zeugma in there, and now that you know what to look for, you'll delight once more when you find it, I'm sure....

[Ukuleleric]

Hi jerrysprat, thanks, I'll look into it. Eric.

[Bfdidc]

Very different from the original but quite enjoyable. The song is about cake, right?

[Ukuleleric]

Hello Bfdidc, thanks for comment. You're kidding, right?

[Bfdidc]

Yes, kidding. Flanders said that his nephew thought the song was about cake.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Bfdidc, cheers mate. I knew you were kidding I was just being flippant. All the best, Eric.

[wolf175]

This is one of your best in this genre. W.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Wolf, thanks, Eric.

[CambianLayer]

You are like a breath of fresh air in this dreadful world Eric. Keep it up you are brilliant!!!!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi CambianLayer, aw, thanks so much for that. All the best, Eric.

[jftsang]

Who's the singer?

[Ukuleleric]

Hi jftsang, thanks for question. I'm a bit confused though, do you mean who's the singer in the video? C'est moi! Or do you mean who's the original? well that would be Flanders and Swann. Hope that answers your enquiry. Best, Eric.

[jftsang]

So it's you in the video! I love your singing!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi jftsang, cheers, thanks very much. Best, Eric.

[1mzooty]

Love your songs! i'm glad I found your videos!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi 1mzooty, thanks so much mate. I checked out your channel and you make some very interesting vids. I'd like to add a link to them if that's okay on my site: homevideotalentshow all the best, Eric.

[1mzooty]

Sure go ahead =)

[Ukuleleric]

To see the best talent online go to: homevideotalentshow

[oklahomorose]

I dimly remember seeing I think it was Tony Randall singing this song on "The Muppet Show" when I was a young lad--this song is so funny!!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi oklahomorose, thanks for comment, yes Flanders and Swann were brilliant. Eric.

[wevskysgirl]

thanks for this one its made my year.....literally :) :) :)

[Ukuleleric]

Hi wevskysgirl, cheers, thanks for that. Eric.

[rcrent]

Have you done the "My Darling Armadillo" song?

[Ukuleleric]

Hi rcrent, no I haven't. There are so many things I want to explore, maybe win some, lose some, but I won't be doing any more F&S for a while. Cheers, Eric.

[rcrent]

This is a wonderful performance - well done!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi rcrent, aw, thank you so much. Eric.

[Mikehooperz]

Superb. Our Portuguese lady tour guide sang this to us on a recent trip to Madeira.

Great rendition, loved it.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Mikehooperz, thanks so much. All the best, Eric.

[thucy2]

Only on U2B would I find a group of fellow F&S fans!

"Bedstead Men" is definitely an amazing song, but I think it would have to be a duo: the harmonies are too important an effect. Also, have you all heard "Twenty Tons of TNT"? A beautiful, evocative, and absolutely chilling song.

Best wishes, Uku, and keep that F&S spirit alive!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi thucy2, thanks for comment, Eric.

[CrazyJoeThe59th]

i love flanders and swan tey're brilliant and you are brilliant to thankyou for this eric.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi CrazyJoeThe59th, cheers and thank you, Eric.

[seacow1970]

Great version. Love to see do the Warthog!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi seacow1970, thanks for comment. At the moment I have a list of things I want to do and explore so I'm afraid any more F & S will have to wait, but many thanks for asking. Cheers, Eric.

[grp9748]

for years i have enjoyed the limeliters version but you do a great job. Thanks

[Ukuleleric]

Hi grp9748, cheers mate, Eric.

[gerryrob82]

As long term Flanders & Swann fan, I too enjoyed both this and the 'Gnu' very much. 10 out of 10. Now pls do 'The League of British Bedstead Men' :)

[Ukuleleric]

Hi gerryrob82, thank very much for your comment and marks. First time I've ever got 10 out of 10 for anything. 'The League of British Bedstead Men' Wow, I am put to shame, I've never heard of it, is that Flanders and Swann? I must do some research. All the best, Eric.

[devorguila]

Love the bawdy interpretation - very different, but very entertaining! F+S stopped performing about 35 years before I was born...why doesn't anyone write music like this any more??

[devorguila]

That was a typo - I meant 15 years...

[Ukuleleric]

Hi devorguila, thanks for comment. I think all art should be looked at from different angles. Nothing should be written in stone. As to why no-one writes like this any more? Well maybe they do, but who is giving them the chance to be heard? All the best, Eric.

[tyoonz]

Believe it or not, I once saw Tony Randall do this tune on the old Tonight Show when Carson was hosting! I loved it then...I love it now! Thanks for posting it.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi tyoonz, thank you and your welcome, Eric.

[DSisterson]

Well, no-one else is Flanders and Swann, are they? Be fair.

Delightful old-school music-hall interpretation, I though. Loads of fun. Thanks!

[25avondale]

Not a patch on the original, piano awful compared to Swann

[brcp4321]

oh yes i like your version very much i have not heard this for some years i am now going to try some of your other postings good luck to you

[Ukuleleric]

Hi brcp4321, many thanks, Eric.

[mundungus42]

It's wonderful to see new versions of these delightful songs, and yours is absolutely charming! Well done!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi mundungus42, again, many thanks. Eric.

[jimada56]

Zeugma is the use of a single word modifying several different clauses in a sentence: He said as he hastened to PUT OUT the cat, the wine, his cigar, and the lamps. I had heard the song before on a middle-60's album by The Limelighters, which I also enjoyed very much, and have used the lyrics of this piece as a demonstration piece of memorized poetry for students in my speech classes. It was fun to hear it again.

[Ukuleleric]

HI jimada56, thanks for explaining that. It's used again in the song with: 'She made no reply, up her mind, and a dash for the door', I think, right? You're never too old to learn folks. All the best, Eric.

[vampireratt]

One of the worst renditions???? I beg to differ with nanajack...I have heard the original Madeira by F&S and other renditions...Erics is the best I have heard...He brings the song to life!!!! Breaths life into it!!!!

[yyzzansdell]

Liked the rendition of this song very much. It was well done.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi yyzzansdell, many thanks, Eric.

[nanajack7]

this is one of the worst renditions of 'Madeira that I've ever heard.Should be understated and droll

[Ukuleleric]

Hi nanajack7, thanks for your comment. It's interesting to hear how people view things. Music, art, acting, poetry etc. For myself as an actor/entertainer I look for things I can 'act' out. I don't do 'readings'. I didn't 'see' it as understated and droll, with a 'sly' wink perhaps? So that's my interpretation. But at the end of the day I firmly believe: 'All art is subjective'. Cheers, Eric.

[procrustesuk]

One of my favourite F&S numbers, in a suitably amusing rendition, well done! While its more sad than funny, you might want to have a crack at "Slow Train". And just to show off, did you know that "have some madiera.." contains a very amusing example of zeugma? Having just listened again, make that two!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi procrustesuk, many thanks for comment. I looked up zeugma in the dictionary and I'm none the wiser! All the best, Eric.

[lingeringmermaidspy]

This is amazing, well done. You should do the hippopotamus song.

ps i know i can't spell

[Ukuleleric]

Hi lingeringmermaidspy, blimey, what a name! Many thanks for comment. Eric.

[vampireratt]

Actually..Flanders and Swann might HATE this guy....He is TOO GOOD!!!!!!

[vampireratt]

Flanders ans Swann would be proud!!!!!

[dirtyfleabag]

but in a way...i kinda love eric.keep up the pathetic attention-seeking acts in front of the sitting-room curtain....

[Ukuleleric]

By the same token if someone has something intelligent to say by way of constructive criticism I also reply to that. On the other hand spiteful vindictive comments I don't reply to. I don't see the point. In fact I am of the opinion that these comments say more about the writer than the recipient. And I never, never block comments. Everyone can have their say. To block comments would rather defeat the whole raison detre of You Tube. End of story. Get a life. Eric.

[Ukuleleric]

dirtyfleabag. To put the matter straight and an end to it. I reply to people who have said something nice out of courtesy.

[dirtyfleabag]

what i love about eric is that he is happy to reply to fauning adoration...but just blocks my commments when i speak about his wart.

[LeonPFB]

Well, strictly speaking all the F&S material is in copyright and performance royalties ought to be paid! However since you're performimng for free and no-one's paying to watch it I don't see how this could be achieved. YouTube is a legal grey area, anyhow, so go on singing and giving people pleasure!

By the way, there's a new 4-CD boxset of F&S coming out at Xmas as well as unreleased footage.

Leon Berger (Administrator)

THE FLANDERS & SWANN ESTATES

[ponytailguy]

This is impossibly catchy. There ought to be a law...

[Ukuleleric]

Hi ponytailguy.  Thanks for comment. I agree. They were geniuses.

[LeonPFB]

Glad there are still fans out there!

Leon Berger (Administrator - The Flanders & Swann Estates!)

[Ukuleleric]

Hello Leon, thank you so much for your comment. Especially as you are the administrator of the F & S estates. Thank you also for being so accomodating.

[gebnock1]

A witty performce... well done...how about another

[Ukuleleric]

Hi gebnock1. Thank you very much. I'll bare it in mind. Cheers, Eric.

[robhbuk]

I third that disagreement - how do you create these?

[Ukuleleric]

Hi robhbuk, thank you so much. As for creating, the credit should go to Flanders and Swann. I'm only the messenger. Eric.

[BenigniAuditori]

I also have to disagree with happygolucky2000...

[Ukuleleric]

Hi BenigniAuditori, you know I'm grateful for comment, just thought I ought to put it here. Thank you,Eric.

[ColCalverley]

I have to disagree. Whilst different and slower, this is every bit as good as the original

Robbie

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Robbie, and thanks. Eric.

[happygolucky2000]

not so good as the original, but ok