How Sweet To Be An Idiot

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Paul Abbott runs Hark! The 87 th Precinct Podcast , which takes a look at each of the books in series in turn, but usually turns quite silly. He also makes noises with his band in Liverpool, Good Grief, and spends the rest of the time thinking about Transformers, The Beatles, Doctor Who and Monty Python. Both Melody Maker and NME named "Whatever" Single of the Week. Melody Maker editor Everett True said the song "is absolutely f***ing stunning — from the strummed acoustic and Soup Dragon-esque sentiments ( I'm free to be whatever I...whatever I choose), the f***-off strings and inch-perfect handclaps, right through to the final applause." [10] NME editor Tommy Udo wrote, "'Whatever' is only the best single of 1994, only the best Oasis single of 1994, because I feel reasonably confident that they'll do one better every time. Basically it pisses over everything else. A song to die for, with a descending scale and a f—ing string section: from ' Love Me Do' to ' All You Need Is Love' in under a year. The fact that it sounds like any number of other songs is a mark of the confidence that Oasis have in their songwriting: amateurs borrow, pros steal and look you straight in the eye, unashamed." [11] Authorship dispute [ edit ] Likewise his only hit with the Bonzos, 1968’s ‘I’m The Urban Spaceman’, or one of his many contributions to the Monty Python musical canon – ‘Knights Of The Round Table’, or ‘Brave Sir Robin’. Whether as avant-garde comedy provocateur, straight song-writer or prime ‘60s and ‘70s musical satirist, Innes’ skill with a timelessly catchy melody verged on the surgical. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol.11, no.5. 4 February 1995. p.36 . Retrieved 30 May 2020.

While a student at Goldsmiths College, London, in the mid-1960s Innes met Yvonne Catherine Hilton; they married on 3 March 1966. The couple had three sons, Miles (b. 1967), Luke (b. 1971), and Barney (b. 1978). [22] [1] Whatever (CD single liner notes). Oasis. France: Helter Skelter. 1995. HES 661079 1. {{ cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ( link)While it may not have achieved mainstream success, the song has become a cult favorite among fans of comedy music and has cemented Neil Innes’s reputation as a talented and innovative songwriter. 12. Has Neil Innes spoken about the meaning of the song in interviews? He appeared on stage with the Pythons in the UK and Canada in 1973, in London in 1974 and in New York City in 1976, performing the Bob Dylanesque "Protest Song" (complete with harmonica) on the album Monty Python Live at City Center. He was introduced as Raymond Scum. After his introduction he told the audience, "I've suffered for my music. Now it's your turn." In 1980, he travelled to the States with the Pythons again, subsequently appearing in Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl. He performed the songs " How Sweet to Be an Idiot" and " I'm the Urban Spaceman". He also appeared as one of the singing "Bruces" in the Philosopher Sketch and as a Church Policeman in the "Salvation Fuzz" sketch. Whatever (7-inch vinyl single liner notes). Oasis. UK: Creation. 1994. CRE 195. {{ cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ( link) Whatever (MC single liner notes). Oasis. Australia: Creation. 1994. 661079 8. {{ cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ( link) Whatever (7-inch vinyl single liner notes). Oasis. France: Helter Skelter. 1994. 661079 7. {{ cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ( link)

Whatever (MC single liner notes). Oasis. UK: Creation. 1994. CRECS 195. {{ cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ( link) Neil Innes has mentioned in interviews that the song is a celebration of individuality and a call to embrace one’s inner fool. However, he has also noted that he enjoys leaving room for interpretation, allowing listeners to find their own personal meaning within the lyrics. At the time of The Beatles Anthology CDs, there was a revival of interest in the Rutles and a new album was released in 1996 entitled Archaeology. Listinn Topp 40 (4.2 '95 – 10.2 '95)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). 4 February 1995. p.20 . Retrieved 1 October 2019. Whatever (CD promo liner notes). Oasis. Australia: Creation. 1994. 661079 2. {{ cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ( link)Innes toured the UK in 2006 and produced a new Bonzo CD as part of the Bonzo Dog Band's 40th Anniversary tour. In 2008 he undertook the Neil Innes and Fatso 30th Anniversary tour, [18] playing predominantly Rutles numbers with a few Bonzos and Python items. The album has never been reissued on CD in its original format and sleeve – until now! Cherry Red were working with Neil on this project prior to his tragic death. Whatever (CD single liner notes). Oasis. Europe: Helter Skelter. 1994. HES 661079 2. {{ cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ( link) During the same creatively-fertile 1968/69 period, Innes and the Bonzo Dog Band also appeared each week in both seasons of the British children's television series Do Not Adjust Your Set which also featured future Monty Python members Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam. [8] Although initially intended to appeal solely to children, the show's surreal and absurdist nature soon also attracted a large adult following. The Idiot Bastard Band – Adrian Edmondson". adrianedmondson.co.uk. Archived from the original on 26 March 2012 . Retrieved 1 November 2014.

The Bonzos would release four albums in their initial incarnation – featuring alleged guest spots from the likes of John Wayne, Harold Wilson and Hitler, sheep choirs, trouser press solos and concept pieces about the small town of Keynsham – and have the likes of Keith Moon sit in on drums while drummer ‘Legs’ Larry Smith did his tap-dancing segment during gigs such as the 1969 Isle Of Wight festival.m4v" (in Japanese). 23 January 2010. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021 . Retrieved 12 January 2012– via YouTube. During the period of the legal action, the Bonzo Dog family sadly lost both Neil Innes and Martin Ash, better known as Sam Spoons. There will be a ‘Final Farewell’ show by the band at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire on the 18 th of December and the band have just announced plans for a full retrospective box-set of albums, live recordings, unseen footage and the albums issued in both stereo and mono, due for release sometime in 2021. Michaels, Sean (6 October 2008). "Have Oasis plagiarised Cliff Richard?". The Guardian . Retrieved 8 September 2015. In late 2010, Innes announced the formation of the Idiot Bastard Band, a comedy musical collective featuring himself, Adrian Edmondson, Phill Jupitus, Simon Brint and Rowland Rivron. [19] The band debuted, with an 8-week residency, at the Wilmington Arms in Clerkenwell, London in December, playing a range of comedy songs old and new, with deliberately little rehearsal. [20]