Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)

[@stephenfoster5608]

Christmas no 1 in 1971. 52 years ago. Classic.

[@stephenhowell5611]

And competing with the likes of T Rex and Slade

[@AnthonyCroydon909]

@@stephenhowell5611 Competing with Rod Stewart, McCartney, and many, many more...

[@martinthorogood6223]

Oh thanks for that ! ..I'm soo frkin old 😂😂

[@GodsBackBaby]

Same age as poor Ernie was when he bit the dust 😢

[@see6052]

Year u was born

[@eclecticx]

Benny Hill was a quiet, private man with a beautiful soul and incredible sense of humor. Like Rodney Dangerfield, he gave the world far more joy than it gave him. Thank you, Benny. May you be resting and laughing in peace.

[@ead9726]

I read his biography years ago, his cheques from the shows would still be sitting on his mantelpiece weeks later, his agent kept telling him to put them into the bank. He just loved his work and didn’t seemed too bothered about the money.

[@eclecticx]

@@ead9726 I read the same and admired him even more after.

[@keithrich8373]

@@eclecticx Couldn't have put it better myself.

[@fanofeverything30465]

R.I.P Benny Hill

[@167johhny]

The world was a better place with Benny Hill in it.

[@andrewlorenz3139]

I went to a funeral recently and this was played during the reflection. Really summed up a life well lived. RIP Dave and Benny.

[@philipmahon3543]

70s and 80s brittish comedy was the best.. grew up on it here in Ireland. Sad we now live in an age where harmless fun is a crime.

[@johngraham5996]

people look for something to offend them now phillip instead of not watching, then they complain instead of scrolling past

[@vanessaclapes2301]

Remember this from my schooldays 😂

[@MeaHeaR]

Ohh Deeer Ow Sadd ............ Nevver Minđ

[@voiceofexperience]

Benny, you are a LEGEND! 😂 R.I.P.

[@tommyroberts4577]

It's 2023 and we havent forgotten ernie

[@bridgetdoman1386]

I remember it fondly and listen to it now and then.

[@gregm6917]

2024 now

[@tommyroberts4577]

@@gregm6917 and we never will forget

[@MrMagsimus]

Benny hill king of comedy , not swear word ever but had u in stitches laughing ❤❤

[@ernestmccreight6188]

I’m an Ernie and often when I introduced myself I would get, “Ah, the fastest milkman in the west.” I loved Benny Hill.

[@kazleslie6334]

Our milkman we had at the time it was in the charts was called Ernie 😂

[@Jambaldorj-r6p]

it's cool name

[@russellwilloughby14]

what a classic,

[@sa4540]

Brilliant 😂😂😂

[@John_Pace]

In the days of innocent innuendo. Sadly not applicable today. Benny Hill was basically a child that never grew up, nothing evil.

[@garryharriman7349]

He was much more than that$

[@skyblazeeterno]

hmm he apparently insisted that his "Hills Angels" gave him blowjobs to get the work...but yeah the public comedy is just silly stuff really

[@markcf83]

Let's be honest-we're all grown up kids......

[@RogerRoger-bk1pi]

Don’t “grow-up” it’s a trap.

[@JillHarley-p8j]

You wouldn't be able to get away with saying things like that nowadays.

[@PunSmoke]

"A stale pork pie hit him in the eye and Ernie bit the dust" Possibly the best line ever written in music history

[@keithrich8373]

The simple fact that people are watching this in 2024 and loving it is testament to how cherished Benny still is.Never be teplaced😂😂😂❤❤

[@toni4729]

Poor Ernie and e drove the fasted milk cart in the west. 😂

[@roydidlock1867]

Here in Australia, it hit #1 the week of February 19, 1972. I distinctly remember hearing it on the radio in the morning before school.

[@williamconnell6541]

Times when the world was sane, Loved Benny Hill, and now we have what we have, i watch him whenever i feel like it.Long live Benny :)

[@kjamison5951]

Let’s not forget Henry McGee playing Ted, probably one of the best straight men to a comedian. His accent was so clipped and precise.

[@rushyplatts]

A very talented comic who is irreplaceable. Very sad how he was treated in later years by the Television company who behaved very badly towards him.

[@jvincent6548]

Indeed and he was loved in the US and around the world. Not many UK comics can say that !

[@araregoodguy]

They were probably green eyed because Benny had more brains than that shower put together.

[@andrewwalker9421]

yeah because the P C Brigade were starting up and THAMES Television gave into them ! Of what was a harmless T V comedy programme

[@pauldashwood2897]

Always the way he made them a fortune over the years .and that’s what he got for it ..absolute one of benny ..

[@rayturvey7967]

Yes, his style of comedy fell out of favour, so he was just discarded like yesterdays newspaper. such a shame.

[@verkaforever]

One of the best novelty records ever- thumbs up if you agree!

[@richardgross7563]

Tonbandgeräte

[@connergames8499]

verkaforever five little fingers

[@BritishComedyUK69]

can't argue with that

[@elvistheking4239]

verkaforever vhh vb

[@elvistheking4239]

Haun

[@purpleplump6650]

How worrying that I remember every word !!! RIP Benny x ❤

[@Zeus-rq5wn]

I was 10 when this hit the charts. My Nana loved Benny Hill. Miss them both. Rip Nana and Benny.

[@villaontheroad7596]

Who else thinks this song is just a classic

[@edmiller2933]

All of Benny Hill's songs were classics...

[@rayturvey7967]

I honestly believe this has got to be one of the best comedy songs ever written. So funny a classic. but of course, it would never be allowed now, far too politically incorrect.

[@williamtulett7773]

Oh yes

[@ElvarMasson]

Why do you want to know that ?

[@thegodlyplayer1546]

I listen to it for the craic

[@oztinato4099]

Brilliant humour. Its got everything: Benny's milkmans past, endearing flawed characters, tongue twisting poetry, and an enigmatic Benny's afterlife twist at the end. Gold.

[@m17ndy]

I grew up with Benny Hill, my sister and I would watch his shows and laugh our bloody heads off. So so funny and saucy great honour for adults and kids .... today the political do good brigade wouldn’t want this ‘what they call smut’ on the TV. But all the tv with violence, murders, rapes... etc is okay.... back in the 70’s there was some great stuff on TV.

[@johnnyocal7454]

How true u are my friend benny was there for good ol laugh not like the political left ponces today may benny rest in peace .

[@theoriginalbluey]

SO true. It's like we've been dragged back pre 70s, and it's such a shame.

[@anthonycarter4487]

@@theoriginalbluey they have all gone. Mary White House. She was the one who didn't like much on the television.

[@theoriginalbluey]

@@anthonycarter4487 Oh I remember her just about! Everything that was good she disliked!

[@David-ci1vn]

Today, you can't have innocent smut that makes people laugh but must have the utter depravity of full sex taking place before your eyes and the thinly veiled BBH.

[@davidfarmer2193]

21st January 2024 - Today would've marked Benny Hill's 100th birthday (may he rest in peace).

[@GeraldCuming]

I remember this as a ten year old I ended up a milkman at 16 for nearly 20 years and was called Ernie many times including by my father inlaw fond memories God bless benny and Henry Maggie Jackie wright

[@johnrichards630]

I was 7 and remember our customers calling my dad Ernie. When I took over part of the round he lost the title fastest but always kept the name.

[@GeraldCuming]

Reilly old know in need of a hip replacement look back very fondly at those days

[@buzzlightyear1191]

Those milk bottles are still rattling in heaven

[@skpManiac]

He was bloody brilliant, he brightened up my childhood :)

[@marshlandz]

And mine 🥰

[@lu9thix]

good tits

[@dexyshotspur]

And Mine :-)

[@ChadQuick270W]

God bless Benny Hill. I hope he’s looking down on us from heaven and seeing how many millions of people are still laughing at his hilarious antics. This was a big hit in the UK spending four weeks at number 1. Thanks so much for sharing this in its proper aspect ratio and with great sound. 👍

[@Tony-H-Gos]

And hearing his ghostly gold tops, a rattlin' in their crate ! We'll never forget Benny Hill !

[@ddewittfulton]

Years of hearing this on Dr. Demento on Sunday Nights and I literally just got the "pasteurized" joke. hah!

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

I bought the 7" single, still makes me smile watching this. RIP Benny & Ernie.

[@leepresley2055]

Benny Hill was Linda Snow😢

[@MegaStig25]

Ting a ling a koo is so much better

[@robertthomson1587]

I haven't heard this song in almost 50 years. Yet many of the lyrics leapt straight back into my mind.

[@subbtopp]

ditto

[@sandragray3951]

I've heard a different version of it, too rude to repeat!🤣🤣🤣👍

[@hughc023]

I Probably haven't heard this for at least 3 decades and yet I still know it word for word . . .

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

Hugh Fathers me also, especially the last bit from the fight onwards.

[@rogersmith1032]

Me too

[@mickytheo7728]

Ditto 🥳🥳🥳

[@junestrickland1478]

I've loved this since the moment I saw it on TV in the 70's.. Great comedian..

[@pierrelevasseur2701]

I know it all by heart too. I even sang it at karaoke. After I did, the DJ said, "Nobody sang Benny Hill before". Next time, I'll sing "Garden of Love".

[@chrisboyle7994]

The UK Christmas No.1 of 1971.

[@philiprobinson2335]

Wonderful, wonderful. There'll never be another Benniy - nor Henry McGee, his perfect foil.

[@richardbarclay7728]

He was great as a guest character in Rising Damp too, wasn’t he? “Could you see your way to lending me a tenner, Rigsby, old chap?” 🤣

[@rw8733]

This is magical ✨

[@darrenjames4022]

Or Jackie Wright for that matter - who knew a bald head could create so much humour.

[@wmbrown6]

And Jan Butlin, who was "the widow Sue" here. Probably the last thing she did for Hill.

[@daves6027]

This was no 1 in the charts on Christmas Day 1971 and stayed there for 4 weeks.

[@RedWelshDragon]

Christmas number 1 in December 1971 🥛😉

[@jonathanmorgan1793]

Utterly wonderful. One of earliest records my parents bought for me.....Robinson Crusoe. Dadada dada...White Horses....The Flashing Blade..Abba ...and Gareth Edwards...oh for the 70s once more!!

[@rackpunch4026]

..... And the Singing Ringing Tree......

[@TheAlienFan]

It was great being a kid when Benny Hill was on the box....loved him

[@mickealrowe4843]

slap head

[@lengerrard3810]

TheallenFan... before the world went stupid 👍

[@TheManwithaview]

@@lengerrard3810 Too right, no Gary Glitter or Jimmy Savile on tv anymore. Luckily both wrote for The Sun...

[@digitalbroadcaster]

I used to do work for Alf (Benny Hill) at his Southampton home, and even off-screen he was just as dry witted and hilarious. He was such a brilliant comic genius.

[@MsBarcelona99]

Like a lot of people I loved Benny Hills work. I never saw it as intimidating towards women, the men were always pathetic examples of manliness and the women were the dominant characters. I say bring back postcard humour, we can all laugh at that!

[@johnpiper3416]

Second Unit Aerials such a shame the pricks at Thames / itv dropped such a talent.

[@terryross8515]

another loss,no bad language, just pure entertainment, thank you Benny R.I.P.

[@rw8733]

Just a class act.

[@TheLarryBrown]

LOL. Low class maybe, yes.

[@TheLarryBrown]

No bad language? What about that cocoa?

[@pierrelevasseur2701]

and hot meat pies. Not bad language, just innuendo.

[@scouseronthewirral]

Peaked at #1 in U.K. on 5 December 1971 It hit #29 also on 24 May 1992

[@patrickmclaughlin8424]

Havent seen this before and I'm in stitches lol bring back comedy

[@Sundae_Times]

*Haven't

[@magirusdeutzjupiter2234]

1.08, awoooo..we used to laugh at that as kids listening to this, then go around expressing it for fun.

[@MikhailKondratyev1966]

UK Singles Chart #1 - 4 wks (11 Dec 1971) | the Best Music Video!

[@hotproductions959]

Utterly superb British comedy at its 1970s finest. They don't make em like Benny Hill anymore and thety never will again. Oh please please bring my Curly Wurly and the next series of 'The Benny Hill Show'.

[@DarkPantherChick]

I'm 24 years old, I know this song word for word thanks to my dad, I'm told that I'm sad knowing this but I grew up know this music, it may be before my time but this doesn't mean it's not a wicked song!!

[@shaun5944]

Well said mate. 👍

[@gethin9896]

Nope, in 25 same for me with my mother, I don't care who says what, old music is awesome

[@eyeofsteiner7113]

it’s insane that now you are 32 or 33

[@Marina-uo8en]

I'm now a 24 year old in *current year* this Linda slaps ngl

[@DarkPantherChick]

@@eyeofsteiner7113 Jesus Christ this is terrifying! And I still remember this word for word! 🤣🙈

[@Tom.Jackson.]

Came up on the chase today but they were to young, Brad knew and of course me at my age lol so had to have a reminder of Ernie, one of my fav songs from back in the day 😂

[@mikeball1862]

I was at a Grammar School in Southampton when this came out, Our Maths Master had a fearsome reputation but his christian name was Ernest, affectionately know as Ernie. As a class we bought him the record, It must have touched him because we got on great after that !!!

[@seancullen4743]

And Benny Hill is buried in Southampton

[@gremlinuk1968]

Was a milkman back in 80s, 1984, a 16 year old back then, just lift school, for Dale farm, from northern Ireland UK

[@sophieburch7076]

It’s just not Christmas without Ernie

[@triciairvine3385]

Remember this soo well, me and my lovely dad💖, set off 6 in the morning for Scotland, only 11 at the time🤫,who comes on radio only benny Hill.we'll worth it, do it all again if I could, thanks dad💖💯👌, rip

[@edwardpowell4802]

eThanks youtube for having a site where I can enjoy the old gems

[@christineparsons9631]

Gosh. How many years ago, and I sang most of it whilst watching.

[@tonypate9174]

Bring back Spangles (cola flavour) and Cresta lemonade !

[@TheDanzomanzo]

Just played this to my 52 year old dad. He was in tears!

[@tonypate9174]

Play him some "CADBURY FLAKE GIRLS" on You Tube and watch the wide wide smile i guess he will be a "poppy " me i'm more "woman in canoe " it's a age thing now gone in a pc world

[@johnjones3208]

It's great to hear original music. I can't believe this was made in the last 20 minutes of a studio session, and Larry Verron was the studio janitor, and it was his voice that made him stand out.

[@saltieseal6630]

Ted went for his Bun…. Is the moment You realise You are in the presence of greatness

[@Jasper9000-wd5sm]

Comedy gold, Benny peaked with this and never topped it, still just as funny in 2024

[@AndyTongs]

Come back Benny Hill, I miss your good old days * sense of humour in the old 1970's .

[@Mark-ew1hn]

Probably my favourite novelty song of all time …Xmas number 1 in 1971 …absolute classic

[@rosssmith9492]

Thumbs up for Trigger? Cause he PULLED the fastest mik cart in the west! What a legend lol

[@hateUmankind]

in western England right lol

[@araregoodguy]

The fastest loaned gypsy cart in the west! RIP Hill & Trigger!

[@leemurphy8159]

And painted boycies house

[@xanna957]

Ross Smith he sung the part when i read this

[@MegaStig25]

AaaaaaaOoooooh

[@leightonwestbury92]

Damn I needed that, the last time i heard this I was 7, I'm 51 now and a bit of nostalgia never hurt anyone

[@stephenwride5695]

Great times ay

[@MichaelShearer-j8d]

RIP Benny Hill 1 of the best & funniest comedians ever 😂

[@smooth_sundaes5172]

Gives my age away when I remember Henry McGee with Charlie Drake in The Worker. He always seemed to turn up playing straight parts to wacky comics. He had that kind of face but I've seen him often struggle to keep a straight face :) RIP Henry

[@RasikRajguru]

Brings back some of memories of the good old days. Especially if you were up for a laugh. Wish he never aged beyond 51. So he'd still be with us now with brand of naughty, but nice sense of humor.

[@VictoriaSaunders-rq7qw]

Benny Hill another all time Legend,’ fantastic humour,’ always had full audiences,’ very BIG RESPECT ✊

[@thebeatpoetuk]

Grew up on this man, from mid 80' to 90's amazing! Such great laughs as a kid. 😅 my dad loved him and got my bother and I into his humor. Classic!

[@Squawkimicroblog]

The 70s wete fantastic

[@pnsgroup1255]

As good today as its always been. They don't do it like this anymore. Benny you're a legend and never forgotten

[@jackroberts9812]

I love this song even though I am only 19 years old my dad has played this song on his computer when I was a kid I was really emotional when Ernie died I was crying so badly he was only 52

[@jennytalia226]

She nearly swooned at his macaroon !!!!! Has to be the best line ever written in a song, genius.

[@GodsBackBaby]

My dad used to sing this to me as a kid. Absolute comedic genius was Benny Hill,but like many of the true great comedians led a very private,often lonely & humble life. He lived to make others laugh & he sure did that.

[@colinbaker4702]

Nobody will ever be better than Benny Hill & his gang ..... 😁

[@djangiebaby]

Loved this song i thought it went straight to number one nice to know it was Christmas No 1 in 1971 .. 💝

[@GaryTroughton]

I loved this as a child -we were allowed to stay up and watch this on Top of the Pops! My grandfather had his own milk business at the time, so it really connected with us!

[@elaineslater6647]

I remember this record we actually had the record when we were growing up my little brother love this bit at the end he used to sneek up the back of the chair remember Ernie the fastest milkman in the West

[@DamiensTrainsandTravels]

RIP Benny Hill, better than some these modern comedians

[@wayneconn1079]

Nobody could touch him today . They are rubbish today . Benny was a class of his own

[@DamiensTrainsandTravels]

@@fulhambob1 True was trying not to be harsh some still tickle me

[@owenJCC]

@@fulhambob1 not really there are many better comedians benny hill would be in my top 10 but not 5 .definitely prefer other older sketch artists and comedians like the two ronnies or bobby ball.I also like modern comedians like russel howard and romesh ranganathan.Maybe it's just cos the times change and I prefer new comedy and evolving humour or maybe its another reason either way I don't think modern comedy or older comedy is better than one another.

[@andrewh5457]

And a good actor as well.

[@owenJCC]

@Lynchology101 calm down mate not everyone has to enjoy what you do.Peter Kay,Michael mcyintyre and Russel Howard are all hacks then? People spend millions to see hacks? Why would they do that ?

[@thearchiveofmylife]

Hi @bennyhill, thank you for sharing. I have used this on my blog which you're very welcome to visit, to see how this fits into my musical road. My post will go live on my website at 8pm (GMT) on 8th March 2023.

[@stevefraser8071]

Benny made the whole world laugh He was a comedy genius

[@patrick45sue]

steve fraser We loved Benny here in Australia also ..

[@annething5046]

Not just Britain. Australia loved him too,

[@dasboot5903]

Benny Hill .... thankfully, he also made communist that time POLAND laughing all the way, when his show was from time to time, appearing on national Polish Television Network !!!!

[@pawel115]

I remember watching him in Poland towards the end of Communism.

[@patrickkelly3928]

Absobloodylutely!!! He was awesome and unsensored God bless Benny and for making our boring wet Sunday afternoon's more enjoyable thank you sir you were a gent nobody ever seemed to have a bad word to say about him either I'm thankful for being there the first time he was on TV absolute compulsory viewing ❤️🇬🇧

[@leehighland5435]

I remember this song when it came out, Benny Hill, Steptoe and Sons, the Two Ronnies, what great times we had back then.

[@gezman65]

I bought his album in 1971 when I was 6 years old. This brings back so many memories ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@kirkhogan2688]

My ex missus was from Teddington and remember going past benny Hills flat in the area, he was seen quite a bit eating a fry up in the local cafes. This makes me chuckle I was very young when this came out though😂

[@GumbootZone]

But Ernie got his cocoa there. THREE times every week!

[@SteveBZ69]

The dirty bastard

[@graemed3012]

The lucky bastard

[@dhalsim-1]

+SteveBZ69 dyeeeh.... dirty ol swine.

[@ianhoward4246]

It was mentioned in a quiz......I just had to play it........ happy days 🎉🎅🎅🎅.... They won't forget Ernie 😂

[@ead9726]

A brilliant song from Benny, and I know this song is going to go round round in my head from now on🤣

[@user-swanjubilee]

❤ People used to call me Benny. But I was exceptionally pleased when this song was in the Top of the Pops charts. The street that is in the song is in Eastleigh. Where I used to spend my pocket money in the local shops (Market Street)

[@ferraridinoman]

Truely a lovely guy Benny Hill!, funny and sometimes a very very lonely guy that people didnt understand, but a true lovely guy! RIP Benny X

[@Ethericrose]

My father loved this man! Rest in humorous peace to both! 💐

[@joannefalkinder393]

So brilliant. So beautiful . The guy was a genius 👌👌

[@johnjones3208]

It's great to hear original music. This song was recorded in the last 20 minutes of a studio session. Larry Vern was the janitor at the time, and it's his amazing voice that made this song great.

[@wayneconn1079]

One word LEGEND !!!! What a sad day when Benny died . I miss seeing him on tv etc . He is so funny . What a lovely guy he was . Ben Elton etc could even polish his shoes . Benny was incredible . What a great comic up there with laurel and hardy . God bless you Benny

[@Tony-H-Gos]

Very few comeduians could match Laurel and Hardy - only really Benny Hill, Eric & Ernie (the other one!) and The Two Ronnies 0 indeed they can, in many packed programmes !

[@MarkMiller-zm2th]

Funny as hell, and the writing is brilliant

[@keithrich8373]

Great memories from a comedy legend. Putting Benny together with Bob Todd and Jackie Wright was a masterstroke. I can still cry with laughing now RIP BENNY

[@davidpritchard3429]

What a wonderful entertainer ,the fastest milkman in the West was filmed in my aunties road 🥛

[@studio-flash]

When i was a kid in the 1970's i had this..it was brilliant..the words full of innuendo. I laughed when it said "Ernie didnt want to die he was only 52"..as in tge 1970's an old person was 60 odd years old and 52 was near it. I'm 56 now..haaa..but act about 35 ( lucky i dont look it either)..great times..pity Benny Hill didn't have a longer retirement.

[@MisterHampshire]

I too am 56 and recall this song being the Christmas No.1 over 1971. All of us at school knew all of the words (and still do I suspect) but even more oddly, the song conjures up the smell of open fires and smoke hanging in the air on a cold winter's morning. Weird how music can whip up such strong memories.

[@studio-flash]

@@MisterHampshire yes. I agree, somehow you are transported back in time with just a song...magical.

[@howardbarnes3714]

Phrases from this gem have stayed with us all our marriage, 50+ years, and pop up in our passing chat with each other in everyday life.

[@BoadiceanTruth]

While i was never a big fan of Benny Hill i always enjoyed this song! X😊

[@chrisdarling5004]

Possibly one of the funniest comedians ever double entendre was the mans fortay not PC but still very very clever, his style of humour to the older generation was appreciated.

[@garybradley1]

"Do you want it pasteurised, 'cos pasteurised is best?" She says "Ernie, I'll be happy if it comes up to my chest". Priceless!!!

[@mistamethylbrot2187]

care to elaborate?

[@garybradley1]

@@mistamethylbrot2187 It's a line from the song...........don't you understand the humor?

[@mistamethylbrot2187]

@@garybradley1 i don't get the joke in her answer, english is not my mother tongue

[@garybradley1]

@@mistamethylbrot2187 Its what is called double entendre. Pasteurized is used as "past your eyes", the song is referring to the Male sex organ. Therefore Ernie is saying" would you like it past your eyes", and her reply is "I'll be happy if it comes up to my chest!!".

[@mistamethylbrot2187]

@@garybradley1 damn, that's a lewd joke. for me that didn't really match with the mildly suggestive rest of the song.

[@robertkincaid]

now this was [played on junior choice Christmas day 2021 radio 2 and the day after that Johnnie walker on sounds of the seventies twice in two days. this song is now 50 years old me starting Secondary school in 1971 I have the single a 45 for younger listeners,but a great memory

[@footscorn]

Remember recovering from Hep A in 73 at a Sydney hospital when the nurse noticed I was doubled over laughing while watching Benny in a "top of the pops" skit on the TV; he was playing Roy Orbison. She then told me she was his sister and we became good friends. Sadly she died of breast cancer 10 years later.

[@samuelfarris1949]

A classic. Regards, Samuel Farris.