The innes book of records 1979 from the opening credits of the first series of the innes book of records. Neil innes just seems to be one of those people that you probably couldnt hate if you tried. Off the record innes fourth solo lp, released in 1982 as the debut item in the catalogue of peter john vanhookes mmc recordings label. One of the albums most commercial tracks, this one should have been a massive hit. All in all, i think how sweet to be an idiot is a cute little record. He collaborated with monty python and played in the rutles and the bonzo dog doodah band. It may be that neil innes will always be most acclaimed for his work within the bonzo dog band and the rutles, particularly in the united states, where nothing else hes done has even gotten the cult audiences that those two bands did. It is, surprisingly, an official release on the hux label. You can tell that neil has a lot of respect for the group, so his songs are more of a salute than anything. Neil innes february 12, 20 just a quick note to say im heading down to the west country the wharf, tavistock tomorrow, the phoenix, exeter on thursday, the poly, falmouth on friday. Neils previous album, innes book of records 1979 featured songs pulled from the first season of his tv series of the same name. Neil innes deserves to be looked up, as does his music and the various tv shows he was involved with. The innes book of records tv series 1979 full cast.
Now that you are caught up sort of, lets talk about off the record, a wonderfully eclectic 1982 album finally available on cd thanks to gonzo multimedia. Off the record is the fourth solo album by neil innes and was released in 1982 featuring songs from the second and third bbc television series of the innes book of records. Ive got a cd of neil innes book of records and taking off which must be a few years old now and its an utterly appaling quality vinyl rip, shockingly bad, taken from a really shonky vinyl copy. Get all the lyrics to songs on off the record and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Audiobus is the app that makes the rest of your setup better. Innes book of records by neil innes album, comedy rock. Bask in a hour of tracks from and related to the comic song writing genius not all written by the.
Off the record, originally a double lp set, contains songs from the series second and third. Neil innes down that road off the record, mmc,1982. Choose country france 1 germany 1 new zealand 1 uk 18 see also the world neil innes, the. Off the record is the fourth solo album by neil innes and was released in 1982 featuring songs from the second and third bbc television series of the innes. Innes book of records content coming really soon toggle navigation neil innes. This project did achieve its target, the money was due but unavailable. Neils family would like to thank his fans and followers for their messages of support and encouragement and to confirm that a memorial concert for neil is planned later in the year in london with performances from fellow artists, comedians, musicians and poets. Loopy record, loop and layer with this sophisticated looper. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology.
Download audiobooks narrated by neil innes to your device. Neil innes cds opinions steve hoffman music forums. A founding member of the bonzo dog doo dah band, collaborator with monty python he was called the seventh python and the beatles having written all the music for the rutles parody and portrayed the john lennon character, ron nasty, innes was a solo musical performer, writer and philosopher, as well. Pop rock, parody neil innes off the record cd discogs. The aim of this fund is to replace the money lost by pledge music for the recording, mastering, artwork and manufacture of a new album of songs by neil innes on cd and vinyl. Get all the lyrics to songs by neil innes and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Nisa l068 hats off to donald neil innes stereo nisa l085 nevermind the buzzcocks 041102 neil innes stereo mp3 cd 12 shows 2. Here paired together on one cd, his 1977 solo album, taking off, and its 1979 followup, the innes book of records, might not be his best or funniest work, but. Reviewed in the united kingdom on 17 march 2012 i always enjoyed the bonzo dog do dah band, having bought most of their albums on cd. That group featured very briefly in the only rock mockumentary that can be ranked. Tiny desk concert in his work with monty pythons flying circus, the bonzo dog doodah band and the rutles, innes writes music packed with jokes and laughoutloud satire. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. The fact hes surrounded by so many instruments seems incongruous, as if it were an experimental muso taking the stage rather than a man known for writing comical ditties. It is in my opinion, neil innes at his cleverest best.
Yvonne innes is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of yvonne innes. How sweet to be an idiot has since been reissued under two different names, the 1980 budgetprice lp neil innes agogo and the 1994 cd recycled vinyl blues, which combines the album, the 1970 single by the world, and four later single sides. Taking offthe innes book of records neil innes songs. The innes book of records tv series 1979 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Neil innes samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Neil innes taking off uk vinyl lp album lp record 300410. That album and 1977s taking off are about evenly split between innes playful and pop sides. Neil innes taking off 1977 uk 10track lp including original lyric inner, picture sleeve. The neil innes apreciation thread discussion in music corner started by greatest hits, jan 30, 2005. Off the record 1982 off the record is the fourth solo album by neil innes and was released in 1982 featuring songs from the second and third bbc television series of the innes book of records. Neil innes, writerperformer for the late lamented bonzo dog doodah band and the seventh python was given free rein by bbc2 to put many of the bonzos songs to video, along with some of his later solo works. Neil innes off the record lyrics and tracklist genius. The innes book of records 19791981 the rutles all you need is cash 1978 rutland weekend television 19751976.
Lots of innes book of records era songs here that didnt make it onto the previous lp, including them, a cheeky wallofscience ode to humanity. For those of us that watched this particular show back in the day it was something of a secret treat even then. In the final sketch of the show, neil sings this song to a girl terry gilliams future wife and true to the episodes main theme, both are wearing wwiiera uniforms and standing in front of a spitfire while she actively ignores him and the credits roll. Planned before his passing in december 2019, the reissue of neil innes first solo lp is a timely reminder of its authors ear for a tune and sense of humour. Attending goldsmiths college, london, where he studied drama, innes started a band with other students that was originally named the.
Neil innes born neil james innes on 9 december 1944 in danbury, essex. Discover all neil inness music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. You may know innes from his work with monty pythons flying circus or the psychedelic jazz and artrock crazies in the bonzo dog doodah. John cleese utterly dismayed at death of monty python collaborator. But amongst my prized vinyl records, and still with its original clear plastic sleeve, is this album off the record by neil innes.
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