Down Beside The Nile (original)

[dialga265]

I love all of this!!!! CHEERS

[HuggzFaerie]

Oh my Goodness. That was hysterical! Thank you so much!

[Ukuleleric]

@HuggzFaerie, hi Lynne, aw, thanks so much. Hope all's well, take care, Eric.

[SacredSobek]

Wow. Eric, truly fantastic stuff. I find myself singing this song almost every day lately, also I find myself chuckling uncontrollably thinking about Le Petomane.

Bravo, my friend.

[Ukuleleric]

@SacredSobek, hi chum, thanks so much for your lovely comment, be lucky, Eric.

[inzen1909]

wow, ich stimme mit den oben genannten buttybags Müll, der vergeht, zur Unterhaltung im Fernsehen, aber dein Zeug einfach der beste

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[bisbald69]

@inzen1909 wow, I agree with the above buttybags garbage that passes for entertainment on TV, but your stuff just the best

[Ukuleleric]

@bisbald69, aw, how kind, thank you. You've made an old man very happy. I mean my Grandad of course, lol. Take care, Eric.

[buttybags]

Hi Eric, only just found your vids. Brilliant stuff! I can now watch your Youtube clips instead of the rubbish that passes for entertainment on TV.

Keep up the good work.

[Ukuleleric]

@buttybags, yo Colin, aw, how kind, thanks mate. Take care, Eric.

[kiwiboy2012]

WTF??

[joga1st]

just like to say wow ! i found this and super slug like two days ago and i love them both, great skill at writing both of them :D prob the best wids on youtube atm in my view :D

[Ukuleleric]

Hi joga1st, wow, thank you very much. Made my day. Best, Eric.

[BreatheScotland]

Eric ...Your not clinically insane are you ...lol..? Pure Dead Brilliant as they say west of here :-)

[Ukuleleric]

Hi BreatheScotland, lol, you may have a point there. I don't think any sane person would have written this song, lol. All the best, Eric.

[BreatheScotland]

Were you ever an entertainer ? You are very good, Hale and Pace were looking for a stand in i think you might jjst be their man...keep up the great films.Or a new partner for Ronnie Corbett..i met him once you would both get on great.!!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi BreatheScotland, yes, I was an entertainer for many years but unfortunately can't get the work now. Thanks for the lovely compliments, take care, Eric.

[LeonieLuvsMichaelJac]

lol it's funny hehe

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Leonie, thanks so much, best, Eric.

[JUSTDAVID1]

Lovely, I do like clever lyrics. Might I suggest you consider giving us your rendition of "Cleopatra" from the musical Salad Days?

[Ukuleleric]

JUSTDAVID1, hi David, thanks so much. Re Salad Days, I know of the musical, can't recall that particular song. I'll have to look it up. Thanks for the suggestion. Take care, Eric.

[JUSTDAVID1]

I can just imagine you doing a particularly excellent version of it.

[SuperTravisbickle]

this reminds me of night boat to cairo by madness. very good

[Ukuleleric]

Hi SuperTravisbickle, thanks chum, all the best, Eric.

[SomeDudeThatRants]

Hahahahaha xD This is amazing!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi SomeDude, thanks so much, stay cool, Eric.

[CAVERN1234]

just brilliant Eric 5***** you should have green screen the backgroud it would have been great

[Ukuleleric]

CAVERN1234, hi Dave, wow, thanks so much, and for rating too. Yeah, I know what you mean, scenes of the pyramids, valley of the kings etc in the background. Trouble is I don't know how to do green screen although I believe the effect is available on my machine. Might look at that someday. Cheers mate, hope you're well, best, Eric.

[selcukaym]

lol dans

[Ukuleleric]

Hi selcukaym, cheers chum, best, Eric.

[AlunElderBrown]

I've watched nigh every one of your video's tonight Eric.... all, without exception, most amusing and well composed, performed and entertaining.

I also like the way you attend to the comments your fans have left.. most comendable and i feel sure, appreciated.

Top cheers... chin chin..

S&F

Alun

[Ukuleleric]

AlunElderBrown, hi Alun, aw, cheers mate. Thank you. Take care now, all the best, Eric.

[zerogravity11]

4 mins 23 seconds of awesomeness :) now if there was only a song about the scottish .... :)

[Ukuleleric]

Hi zerogravity11, thanks so much chum, very kind. Take care now, Eric.

[436451]

what is shisha pipes?

[Ukuleleric]

Hi 436451, I've no idea I'm afraid, unless that's the name for a hubble bubble pipe which is smoked through a long pipe cooled by water. Best, Eric.

[rororororobin]

it is^^

[Ukuleleric]

Hi rororororobin, thanks for posting, Eric.

[436451]

im going to live in egypt foer 1 year with uncle

[Ukuleleric]

Hi 436451, thanks for sharing. That's great, you'll enjoy yourself. The people are lovely and the pop music is out of this world. Makes our Brit pop sound very bland. Good luck, Eric.

[elghazoli]

This just proves there are many talanted people but not all of them are lucky

Excellent

[Ukuleleric]

Hi elghazoli, thanks so much for posting and kind compliment. All the best, Eric.

[OctagonJames]

I love this video! Such a talented fellow, keep it up Eric :)

[Ukuleleric]

OctagonJames, hi James, aw, thank you so much. All the best, Eric.

[captaincutback]

Eric, Great stylish Disha Dasha.You are a truly a great entertainer.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi captaincutback, aw, bless you, thank you so much. Take care, Eric.

[lakayle]

Wow, I can't believe I haven't seen these sooner. They're all great. Do you do your own music too? Well, keep making great videos, I'm not the only one that enjoys everything you do. And you respond to every compliment too... You're amazing. Keep up the incredible work!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi lakayle, thank you so much for your kind comment. Yes, I do most of my own backings, although I do 'borrow' bits from time to time. Take care, Eric.

[Snortandeed]

goodness eric,

everytime we are on youtube,

we always find ourselfs watching this video.

We have watched it so much that we kno all the lyrics!

fantastic

Merry Christmas!

Snortandeed

[Ukuleleric]

Snortandeed, hi guys, lol, made my day. Have a terrific Christmas, your mate, Eric.

[brcp4321]

This is really rather good Eric. A very clever song with so many references and musical cadences to fit , not a line repeated ! Composed , Written , Sung , and Preformed I suppose you played the synth parts as well !! ?? Has anyone ever sung this on TV .I should be well known still 23000 youtubers cant be wrong. !! Ok so its going on my Favourites 6*of course

[Ukuleleric]

brcp4321, hi Peter, thank you very much, you're most kind. No, no one's ever sung it but me. As to the 'hits' I've had it's because I was 'featured' once and consequently I had nearly that amount of hits in one day, and had quite a few comments, not all it has to be said, complimentary. But hey, like I always say, 'All art is subjective'. Thank you for favoriting it. Keep well, keep warm, Eric.

[speed1king]

nice movie keep making more please

[Ukuleleric]

speed1king, hi Daniel, aw, that's so kind of you, thank you so much. Best, Eric.

[Chefshaolin]

Ra ra!

[Hans1Soellner]

very good!

the music is funny

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Hans1Soellner, thank you, all the best, Eric.

[smegaroon14]

This is fun, but I can't work out which one you're supposed to be: Wilson, Keppel or Betty?

[Ukuleleric]

Hi smegaroon14, thanks so much for comment. I guess I'm an amalgam of all three! Best, Eric.

[willybizz]

Great video, like the fizz

[Ukuleleric]

Hi willybizz, cheers mate, good luck with your site, Eric.

[coolsaff]

Cant stop watching this is so funny! u sing well 2, anyway me and my sister would watch this vid late at night wiv snacks (popcorn crisps etc..) really funny 2 watch, love the over films!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi coolsaff, aw, thanks so much. Keep well, best, Eric.

[coolsaff]

thanks

[Ryback1991]

Hi Eric , Very humorous :d I told my friends in Holland already to look at your clips!

Great Keep Going :D

greetings Bob

[Ukuleleric]

Ryback1991, hi Bob, thank you so much mate. All the best, Eric.

[yvonneandersson]

Great, as usual!!!! :)

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Yvonne, thank you, all the best, Eric.

[myleswilliamson]

Sorry Eric got my conductor wrong, it was a fellow scot.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Myles, ah yes, the old black and white tv, had a few of those. Best, Eric.

[myleswilliamson]

Hi Ukuleleric. just love your songs and videos.

Have been away for a week and could not get that tune/song (down beside the nile)Would love more info on your good self.

kind regards Myles

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Myles, thanks for kind words. Actually there is some info on myself on my site: homevideotalentshow hope that suffices. All the best, Eric.

[myleswilliamson]

Hi Eric, thanks loved the info on your site. I remember watching that show was billy cotton (wakey wakey) the band leader. ps black and white tv.

[Bardanh]

WoOo0w .... i love it i love it i love it well done Ukuleleric

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Bardanh, aw, cheers mate, thanks so much. Best, Eric.

[bestvids1995]

im learning about the ancient egyptians at school and about tutankhkamun and this video helps

[Ukuleleric]

hi bestvids1995, thanks for comments, I'm glad to hear the song has some use. I only hope my 'Condom song' has the same effect. My regards to your brother. Cheers, Eric.

[bestvids1995]

my brother hates this i dont know why

[bestvids1995]

hi love it

[Ukuleleric]

Hi bestvids1995, thank you very much. Best, Eric.

[ZeeTheRoflCopter]

Brilliant and original!

[Ukuleleric]

ZeeTheRoflCopter, hi mate, thanks so much for that, all the best, Eric.

[coolsaff]

omg! that was brilliant! 20/10! we want more!!!!!!!! keep postin vids!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi coolsaff, aw, thanks so much. All the best, Eric.

[kykawah]

nice dress

[extremeyumi]

This is.. quite special.. :) It's great^^ I like your voice :D

[Ukuleleric]

Hi extremeyumi, thank you so much, you're very kind. All the best, Eric.

[Bekkiboo001]

Ha this makes me laff !! x

[Ukuleleric]

Bekkiboo001, hi BeccaX, thanks for that. Best, Eric.

[Snortandeed]

this guy is a living legend

[Ukuleleric]

Snortandeed, hi guys, bless you. Check these talented youngsters out folks! Eric.

[fakov]

This is good! I like your voice.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi fakov, cheers mate, thanks so much. Eric.

[jacskates]

lmao i laugh every time i see this its amazing love it!! :]

[Ukuleleric]

jacskates, hi Jac, aw, cheers mate, all the best, Eric.

[Andylincoln85]

thats weird

[adamtalbot101]

Honestly this is just brilliant. When i first watched it i was baffled, but have grown to love it! Keep it up eric!

[Ukuleleric]

adamtalbot101, aw, bless you Adam(?) that's so kind. Cheers mate, all the best, Eric.

[killerjim02]

what a twat!

[tandrewl]

Fantastic Ukululeric. I've made this one of my favourites so that I can learn the words - and actions also of course - then I too can perform at family parties.

Great stuff Ukuleleric

[Ukuleleric]

Hi tandrewl, cheers mate. All the best, Eric.

[Snortandeed]

thats brilliant, so funny and we love the dances please view ours and comment.Make more!!!! Snort and Eed

[Ukuleleric]

Snortandeed, hi guys, thanks for comment. Check these two youngsters out folks they have a great future. Eric.

[bamboosalc]

i dont know why but i just seem to be coming back to this song all of the time its just so catchy and funny please make more.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi bamboosalc, thanks so much, all the best, Eric.

[Vismund42]

I like this alot.

I hope when I am older, I'll still be writing and performing music, much like yourself.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Vismund42, cheers mate, thanks so much. Best, Eric.

[doobrafurki]

Dunno about the rest of the world but that is awesome, slightly unusual but never the less it is entertaining!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi doobrafurki, cheers mate, God bless, Eric.

[bamboosalc]

I love this song all my friends love it to keep going mate :)

[callumthephoenix92]

Eric, me and my friend think you are amazingly hilarious. Continue with what you are doing you brilliant fellow!!!

=] =]

[Ukuleleric]

callumthephoenix92, hi Callum, aw, thanks so much. I can't tell you how touched I am when I get supportive comments like this. All the best to you and your friend Callum, God bless, Eric.

[kidrobson185]

Also, if Eric was on TV there'd be a little dance routine with a couple of dancers during the 'yayaya' bits, which would open things up a bit and allow more visual humour. Considering he's restricted by the limited nature of the showcase afforded him, he's done MORE than tremendously well. After all, how many people could be even half as entertaining, essentially just standing in front of a camera? Take a bow, Eric - your star quality shines through.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi kidrobson185, I kid you not but your two comments brought a well to my eyes. I am so touched when people offer support. Thank you so much. All the best, Eric.

[kidrobson185]

I can't help myself - I keep coming back to view this because it puts a smile on my face. Which is more than can be said of the needlessly vitriolic comments of spoondestroyer69. The clue is in the name - spoonDESTROYER - someone who just wants to trash everything which he's too dense to see the point of. At least Eric is creative and leaves most decent people feeling cheerful. What a sad little 24 year old 'sd69' must be.

[SongsofInnocence]

Eric, you shouldn't take the comments too literally...some will say nasty things, just don't listen to it...this is great stuff and most importantly it's original!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi SongsofInnocence, aw, thanks so much for your comforting words, I'm touched. Best, Eric.

[kawaiichan15]

don't let comments like that get u down Eric sir, wish u were my history teacher i would have understood ancient egypt alot faster lov the song made me smile

[Ukuleleric]

Hi kawaiichan15, aw, thank you so much, that was really kind of you. I'm touched. All the best, Eric.

[KaiseRex42]

Great fun! Very funny, made me smile . . .

:)

[Ukuleleric]

Hi KaiseRex42, thank you so much. Best, Eric.

[tolbar123]

I loved it! your song is full of fun...you are a good singer..you are superb...i loved it! its cheerful and full of life<-just the way i want life to be like! thanks:D...cant stop smiling!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi tolbar123, thanks so much. All the best, Eric.

[hoohahwashin]

=] awesome! i cant stop listening

[Ukuleleric]

Hi hoohahwashin, aw, that's so kind, thank you. Eric.

[kidrobson185]

Thanks for taking the time to explain that, Eric, and sorry for putting you to the trouble. I was only curious as to how it worked so I hope you don't think I was trying to stir it in any way. I was surprised to read that you're a pensioner - can you send me some of whatever you're on? I can just imagine how your song would be on TV, with the budget for a couple of dancers and an Egyptian scenic backdrop, etc. It's just the sort of thing the 2 Ronnies would have done. Hugely enjoyable. Cheers.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi kidrobson185, no probs, I'm glad you asked, hopefully cleared the air a bit. Thanks for the compliment re age, but like any old guy I have good days and bad days. All the best, Eric.

[kidrobson185]

I've lost count of how many times I've watched Down Beside The Nile now...it's hugely entertaining and I can't understand the vitriol it's attracted, especially from talanta 23. (Should be 'talanta-less 23', if her mangling of the English language is anything to go by.) So, don't take these losers to heart. Incidentally (purely out of interest), regarding copyright, aren't the songs YOU cover also copyright, and how do you surmount this? All the very best to you, and more power to your elbow.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi kidrobson185, firstly thank you so much for comment and compliments. Now I'll try and be as concise re your question, and explain to as best I can the situation as I understand it, and I have researched it in some detail. If I run out of characters I'll have to continue in another box. You're absolutely right the songs that I cover are copyrighted. Usually any singer, band etc who do covers are covered by a fee paid by the venue where they are playing, to, in the Uk, the PRS/PPl. Cont-

[Ukuleleric]

To kidrobson185, part 2. The PRS/PPL are a non-profit organisation who collect money from various venues, and these include clubs, pubs, restaurants, etc, radio and television, and presumably, YouTube. This is then put in a big pot and shared out to songwriters and arrangers about three or four times a year. I myself am a member as is Paul McCartney, however I suspect his payout is a little bit more than my measley few pounds. Cont-

[Ukuleleric]

To kidrobson185, part 3. Now, just because a song has been recorded does not mean that any Tom, Dick or Eric can make a cover version. Whether he gives it away or sells it. One of the rules YouTube states when one uploads is that you mustn't upload anything that is copyrighted without express permission. Thereby putting the onus on the uploader as to whether they are flouting copyright laws or not. Normally, most covers are of well-known songs, and everybody knows who did the original. Cont-

[Ukuleleric]

kidrobson185, part 4. However, original songs that have never been commercially recorded like mine, are more vulnerable, which is why I put the prohibition statement. To protect myself. Rather like someone putting up a sign saying "Danger, deep hole." even when the hole can be quite clearly seen. It's to protect themselves. If any famous singer/songwriter wishes to have a cover of one of his songs taken down on YouTube, he can order it. As happened to me. Cont-

[Ukuleleric]

To kidrobson185, part 5. I did a version of 'Moondance' written and recorded by Van Morrison. He complained to YouTube and it was taken down. When I queried this with the PRS/PPL I was told that all 'blanket agreements' contracts have a 'morals' clause, in that if any artiste feels that a cover version, done without their permission, demeans their stature as an artiste, and that includes doing a better version, they can demand it's removal. Cont-

[Ukuleleric]

To on185, Part 6. So basically all us singers who do covers on YouTube are only being allowed to do them through either the incapability of music publishers to keep track of every cover on YouTube or with their knowledge and benign benevolence, and we all stand the chance of having all of our covers taken down. However if this were to happen it would put the future of YouTube in jeopardy. This is the situation as I understand it. All the best, Eric.

[TokyoXplorer]

I have only one question Eric,where are the white curtains?

Waah...10/10 though no matter what!!!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi TokyoXplorer, lol, that's the wall behind. Took 'em down because I was wearing a white shirt, thought I might look like a disembodied head floating around. Cheers mate, keep well, Eric.

[TokyoXplorer]

Hi Eric,yeah that would have been rather odd,a top performance nonetheless!

[PostalPsyko]

Loving your stuff, keep it up, very funny :)

[Ukuleleric]

PostalPsyko, hi Michael, thanks so much, really appreciated. All the best, Eric.

[ahmedutzu]

I'm Egyptian, this video is so funny and awesome. Loved the music! cheers mate .. Five stars :)

[Ukuleleric]

Hi ahmedutzu, thanks so much mate. All the best, Eric.

[AGLuver655]

this is hilarious!!

u rockc

[Ukuleleric]

AGLuver655, hi Aimee, aw, thanks so much. All the best, Eric.

[kingbleah]

i love it put it on tv!!!!!! well done mate!!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi kingbleah, aw, cheers mate, much appreciated. Best, Eric.

[wavesrcrashing]

you are enjoying you time on this beautiful planet that's all that matters.

[Ukuleleric]

wavesrcrashing, hi Gabriel, that made me laugh. Best, Eric.

[comeuppancecome]

this is quite odd

[Ukuleleric]

Hi comeuppancecome, it's meant to be. Eric.

[imkwlurnot]

???...lol it is kinda funny but ukuleleric why write yourslef messages?????????

[Ukuleleric]

Hi imkwlurnot, thanks for comment. Messages like this one do you mean? They are replies to people's comments, not to myself. All the best, Eric.

[aznkooklitsa]

LOL very cute song and dance.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi aznkooklitsa, thanks so much. Best, Eric.

[gregpatillo]

CANT STOP WATCHING!!! TOO CATCHY!! :D

[Ukuleleric]

gregpatillo, hi Zak, cheers mate, best, Eric.

[mmem18]

You. Can't. Stop. Watching.

[Ukuleleric]

Yo mmem18, cheers my friend, Eric.

[hismotherspride]

Thanks for posting this - cheered me up no end! The only thing more charming, is a ritual embalming (you can have that line ;).

Ignore any negative comments - some people have their own problems...

[Ukuleleric]

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

[SuperForce1]

I'm From Egypt :)

Thanks For song..its funny

but the dance from 0:55 to 1:16 is strange not in Pharaohs age.you dance again and again the same style to the end of song.. i think you mean arabian dance

[Ukuleleric]

Hi SuperForce1, thanks for comment. The dance is not meant to be taken literally, it's only a bit of fun. I haven't got the foggiest how they danced in the time of the Pharaohs. I have been to Egypt, Alexandria, Cairo, Pyramids, Valley of the Kings. The people were very nice. All the best, Eric.

[benniehat]

Oh my days! That is freakishly entrancing!! I couldn't take my eyes of the vid!!! Keep it up x

[Ukuleleric]

Hi benniehat, thanks, Eric.

[AgentEnigma]

Not a patch on Wilson & Keppel

[RDH1982]

Ha ha, "Please note: Covers of this song are prohibited"

Because we are all dying to rush out and copy this...

[cuhuh]

its things like this which make me scream inside my mind.

[777edward]

Or dress like Gary Cooper, super dooper!!!

[current14000]

wow that was awkward!

[Ukuleleric]

current14000, hello Emma. I had a look at your vids. A case of the kettle calling the pot black I would say. Eric.

[Alexeagle0]

to get your vid featured, did you just wait for youtube to find your vid, or did you send them an e mail or something?

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Alexeagle0, no it just came right out of the blue. In fact, until someone mentioned it in the comments, I didn't know about it. All the best, Eric.

[Alexeagle0]

cool, thanks. i'm glad you did get featured : )

[arsenalseat]

your the brittan got tallent you got one mate

[Ukuleleric]

Hey arsenalseat, cheers mate, have a good one! Eric.

[TF23Guy]

What is this shit? its ridiculous!