George Formby - Riding in the T.T. Races

[@yakacm]

This song was played at my old man's funeral, as we were walking out after the service. He like George Formby, and we have family connections on the IOM. My dad was evacuated there during the war, he also raced bikes and he had raced on the island.

[@6risk9]

I remember this film come on a pub in Peel in the early 90’s when I was in my early 20’s. Every TT fan from various parts of world all went quiet and where glued to screen. Bar none there is no bigger Bucket list for a bike fan. Growing up in Northern Ireland and watching Legends from the 70’s until I migrated to Australia in 2005. It’s the one thing I cannot replace in life! Was at 32 TT’s in my 35 years of existence up to that point in life. I will go back to my spiritual home one day 🥰😍😘

[@bunionpain16]

I love this song so much I wish I could make it my ringtone

[@scurrie42]

Bless George Formby, that man was born for two things: having a heart winning smile and playing a mean ukelele...

[@bunionpain16]

I cannot get enough of this movie or this song. I watched it a few nights ago and noticed the old man wearing the Hat with the mustache and the alcohol is in almost every scene of the movie. Expected out in the background and most of the time he's either drunk or asleep. Look for him next time you view the film. You'll love it

[@yakacm]

I'm from oop north and this is still what it's like on't train now a days, folk passing round a bottle of alcohol and some fella with a tiny guitar playing a song.

[@fodsaks]

When I rode a motorbike I used to sing this to myself all the time!

[@chipesh]

TT week back in 70s always made a point of watching this with mates in Douglas cinema. Great times.

[@bunionpain16]

As an American I say God bless the TT. We don't need the UN or any other political forum or other bullshit. I believe in love between all ethnicities and countries. God bless the TT and all who participate in it or watch it. Peace and kindness amongst all races, etc. . . It's called the TT. When I die, may i please be buried in the Isle of Man in sight of the Mountain Course!!!?

[@DirtyMerkin]

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[@welderman444]

you can`t watch george formby and not smile :)

[@pete7kcu]

Absolutely brilliant! Really complex little song about those glorious races on IoM.

[@nicklumsden1238]

Turned out nice again!!!

[@gotopcat]

love this piece and the TT to boot!

[@kagsterl1173]

Absolutely champion song. Approved by a pure pedigree Wiganer!!!

[@Mason58654]

Catchy song about TT motorcycling! 🎶 😊 🇮🇲

[@john_atco]

fantastic,george sure knew how to play that uke.

[@dabbpeter53]

I love the tt and always watch no limits before attending bray hill

[@crorivpro]

Mr. Formby was delightful.

[@sergelapelle]

This song makes me miss the north! Manchester til I die!

[@rlane63]

A true shared community. All gone, replaced by far less friendly people...

[@kitwhitfield7169]

I dunno, go around being jolly nice to be people and you might get something friendly going. :-)

[@MrNodrog1954]

in the 70,s when i last at the t t this was on the local pics all the time

[@TopGunSGA]

Very cool

[@colbyglen7634]

Champion !!! I'll open er up a bit.

[@andrissmits3468]

“ down the hill I go at break - neck speed !!”

[@josephlandrut4154]

TT races reminds me of Norman Wisdom who lived on the isle of Man prior to passing away.

[@bmxingbean222]

this song is so close to home :)

[@TheRevenWorld]

lol I put this on when the TT was on and it went so well.

[@Anfxyz]

It's a tenor ukulele. It has 19 frets, interestingly (I've counted them on the DVD! 18 is the norm. I'm not sad, honestly!)

[@chapsnaps1]

My favourite George Formby film. Unlikely to be back on terrestrial TV any time soon. Who is the supporting actress behind George's right shoulder? She appears in several GF films.

[@bunionpain16]

Nice looking lady.

[@TheSkaterclare]

Apparently my Great Aunt Fanny Shuttleworth taught George at Wigan in the short time he attended school- I always wondered if he was called George Shuttleworth in this film after her? If anyone from the G.F.Society has any info, I'd love to know!

[@m134mr]

look at the fancy chourds george is playing in this clip!

[@buddhistmonkey1155]

Matthew Richards Ukulele Jesus Christ ten years ago u commented

[@crimsongunner2529]

@@buddhistmonkey1155 12 years now my friend time is a jet plane it moves too fast

[@brotherboysboys4394]

I’m from the isle of man

[@minnesotamarine9861]

Lucky you! I have been wanting to enjoy that nearly my entire life! Someday I will go!

[@mikebarton1344]

Oooooo mother

[@rialtobaby]

CHAMPION ! X

[@JustClaude13]

@TheArchangelxxi Yeah, they said the most scandalous things in the most deviously clever ways. Not the crass stuff they do today. In real life, I hear he rode a Norton International. i wish they still made bikes like that.

[@bobbyvvl]

go on George

[@mkcwebmaster]

"Champion!" - In northern English dialect it means "Excellent"

[@BOT101st]

@Bessines4761 It's called the split stroke, but the technique is the formby style. Practice it every day and you'll get there!

[@simonbroberg969]

Think there racing again tomorrow, it's still been going for more than 100 years now. 111 years I think, 1907, when Matchless owner one the first race, he got called a cheat as he peddled out the mountain, so they banned pedals next year.

[@petercnixon]

Yeah, not the chords in the book! I was just trying to work out what he's doing. Assuming key of D, I reckon after G min he's going up to d#7 then d7. I've noticed before he used a strange fingering for that chord shape, he also uses it in the video for They Laughed when he does c#7, instead of barring the whole fret and putting one finger on the third string of the next fret he uses his index for strings 1 & 2, his middle for the 4th and ring for the 3rd!

[@BrianJohnson-eu2on]

George is back on uke here. It sounds different.

[@zonkozonko]

The quart (two pint) bottle of beer with screw top. What was the deposit on one of those? I had a couple when I was 18 some years back.

[@jonty4664]

👊🏻🏍💨🙈

[@Matthewmodeller229]

She is in the Fanlight Fanny movie isn't she?

[@2011littlejohn1]

I don't think it's a motor coach it's a train.

[@lman22]

CLOSER TO THE EDGE ANYONE?

[@joegardiner4220]

Did people just used to drink all the time ? Haha

[@TheDragonFlyerAviation]

Why does he look like Valnetino Rossi a bit?😂😂😂

[@leebhika1995]

He looks far more like Ian Hutchinson who actually is a fantastic TT rider, would love to see Hutchy sing this! 😉🤣 kzbin.infoE16LBDssghE?feature=shared

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[@simonbarrett7686]

Ooerr. .it's Granpa

[@mkcwebmaster]

I know who you're talking about (the one in my Fanlight Fanny clip?) - similar but no it's not her.

[@tiggwivattitude1]

@blobby1972 hey at least they put fat birds in did you see the man but george was down to earth and well grounded doesnt need a fake woman lol

[@mkcwebmaster]

@blobby1972 Aye, she's a hotty alright!

[@Matthewmodeller229]

What does the guy say at 2:01 / 2:02?

[@paulkersey7564]

He says ''Champion ''.

[@rkilgannon]

Count me in.

[@jackgymlad819]

champion it means excellent

[@valerieleveque8005]

Just wondering how you got copyright permission to post this song?

[@acme181169]

Went to Warrington cem. and asked!

[@notaYEC1955]

It's Les Dawson !

[@pureboxofscartcables]

They were both excellent but very different.

[@pureboxofscartcables]

Or were you meaning that lady in the compartment?

[@PRR5406]

I can't imagine being locked up in a small motor coach with all those people drinking and smoking. Makes you want to barf.

[@alundavies8402]

It was great before people like you got the upper hand frankly

[@Briganteman]

Hes playing the ukulele not riding a fucking mototbike!!!

[@bleepy234]

Snob

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