Hugh Laurie Sings the Blues - St. James Infirmary" from the NYTimes

This was recorded for "The Culture Show", but it was the add on for the NY Times article

[@NickyLess]

Am so shocked that people didn't know Hugh Laurie could sing, dance, act, do comedy shows etc. Over in the UK, he's a national treasure :D

[@xxxxxx-ix1sn]

Nie jestem z Anglii

[@jerryfick613]

AKA Mr. Nippl-e

[@jerryfick613]

​@xxxxxx-ix1sn there is this cool thing called The Internet... You can find great stuff from all over the world on it

[@kjmax1068]

Hugh Laurie is amazingly brilliant. And the artists who back him have huge talent as well. Love then all together

[@Sinister747]

It gives me such joy to see a musician love and enjoy what they do, I love to see emotion in a musicians performance and Hugh Laurie clearly has emotion for his art. Simply beautiful

[@rez1053]

This band is so soulfully put together. Such a beautiful version

[@athenarosecorleone7240]

I'm annoyed. Why is he so talented?! No one should be allowed to have that much talent and be handsome af.

[@victoryjackson7062]

Athena Rose Corleone Yes I agree he's very talented, I love that he plays the piano I have a thing about piano plaguing lol

[@jasoncarpenter4979]

And be really intelligent and athletic 😑

[@belindajones930]

Funny but true.

[@thejaballershow1036]

Is he talented or does he work hard?

[@notabot5062]

@@thejaballershow1036 he is talented and he works hard.

[@gustave2947]

Let them talk and didnt it rain albums are part of my daily routine since 5 months, and im not tired at all. I wish my 2017 is all filled with his music

[@JohanFriedner]

Well finally, this is good house music.

[@tayvienwatts7189]

House Music... wow. Just... please delete this comment KZbin.

[@ashkanikov3269]

Tayvien Watts LOL!! it IS HOUSE Music!! house as in Dr Gregory House.. hahaha!

[@jenniferschillig3768]

jofri016 (looks for something to throw)

[@Optimalillusion]

And a tip of the hat to you, good sir!

[@CashPresley32]

You sound like a bully.

[@lcspies]

Probably the best version to date of this song and now my favorite!

[@beccyk.4268]

I'm in love - 2019 and still listening to this artsy blues.

[@velkanzi]

2024 now. Still great.

[@TJoAnderson]

Best version ever, and I've heard so many. Soooooo good.

[@rjhunters]

One of the best blues musicians. I was surprised 😮 he is from the UK. Dr House was played with an American dialect. Love listening to him ❤.

[@ibreathefiction]

I love watching musicians do what they do. The emotion, the feeling, it's beautiful!

[@dellastreetlee]

The man is absolutely amazing! Ever since Jeeves - his piano playing and singing have the right feeling of someone from New Orleans - WONDERFUL!

[@sashakubek7542]

Shout out Grandma and to Skip. The only person I've ever seen play 2 trumpets at once. You were one of the most talented musicians I've known personally. Thank you for inviting me to play guitar with your band....I love you grandma. I wish you knew how influential you were to me and how greatful I am.❤

[@linshanhsiang]

I've listened to this so many times, never gets old. i

[@littlecrookedhouse]

Wow! Is there nothing this man can't do? I'm a blues fan & he nails it.

[@Byrontheone]

So well played by Hugh. He is a really good musician.

[@davethomas6016]

the most well rounded man ever,,,nuff said

[@njimenez1063]

Hugh Laurie is talented. Definitely my favorite actor/comedian/musician.

[@whatfreedom7]

He’s a actor? I didn’t know that.

[@katefox8843]

Amazing, the man makes us all look like under-achievers...thank you so much for posting this because I would have no idea of the man's (other) talents before now. love and really big smiles ;-D

[@AmberTaylorton]

"she won't ever find another man like me" - the laugh following that kills me.

[@adamrounds1670]

That was incredible! Man hast talent you knew he was.if u watched house u could tell everytimes he played!I do miss that series my fave!

[@cwebb2300]

If Hugh made a CD of this and other songs like it, I will be the first to purchase.

[@natasell]

Hugh HAS made 2 CD's with this sort of music, and he has done lots of tour dates. You must of miss that.

[@cwebb2300]

Didn't miss it. I don't like most of his other covers of New Orleans Blues. This song showed his immense talent at the piano, ability to sing and nothing distracting his performance. I have seen other videos where i thought it from a "Bit of Fry and Laurie" versus a serious piece of music of which i consider St James Infirmary to be . That is what i want to see/hear more of.

[@tourist54]

awesome.... I only knew Joe Coker version but this is so.. DIFFERENT ! well done, Hugh and all those outstaning musicians.. thanks for uploading it !

[@marmadukescarlet7791]

His tender little love song “oh by gee, by gosh, by gum, by Jove” from Jeeves and Wooster is burned into my brain.

[@alang.3023]

His two albums are extremely underrated,maybe the music tastes nowadays but,both albums are,damn.

[@thomasspanos5711]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@steveknows62]

Let's go with 'the music tastelessness nowadays'

[@TheMargarita1948]

@@steveknows62I have been hearing that comment since the 1950s. Decade by decade, the music condemned as “tasteless,” “that’s not music, that’s just noise,” and on and on is promoted to “classic” and “not like the junk being produced today.”

[@MellowJelly]

Hugh really brought the _House_ down

[@TangoCharlie-mz8lh]

The resolve from minor to major at 1:15 moves to tears every goddamn time, 10 years later

[@Johnnyfas]

He also speaks portuguese!!!! Hugh Laurie is a genius!!! Brazil =]

[@grimskunkqc85]

What a wonderful, well rounded artist. Acting, acting playing, and actually playing music, and good one. I'm totally sold I'M sorry for my bad english... not my natural language.

[@NVanHiker]

Speaking of which, he does a great American accent!

[@chubs901]

WOW! Just happened to stumble on this. A very talented man. Impressed with his voice. Oh, I liked his show too.

[@YEYALK]

He is just amazing...one in a million. God bless you Hugh

[@WorldGoneAwry1]

one of the sexiest voices i have heard in a while...

[@eugregory97]

2018 anyone else? the first time than I listened this song was 2012... It's so different to listening now... but still good, of course!

[@taffbanjo]

There's lot to hate about Hugh Laurie - Tall, Athletic, superb actor, terrific musician....

[@erzsebetdancs5380]

😊😊❤😊😊

[@Derpinguin44]

I love House music.

[@igotbass4000watts]

hes truly a treasure, and a pure joy to the lucky enough to see him preform

[@jazzytrumpeteer]

Dat laugh. Truly amazing!

[@shannonemert]

his voice is so amazing...I could hear this song all day long..

[@NRod91]

anyone in 2024? this is awesome

[@burtcabinaugh6547]

thank you huge laurie for giving this emotion a hue to be seen by. Your accompaniment is outstanding to aid in your endeavour.

[@ybmarried]

I get to see him this Friday. :)

[@erincronin1399]

Playing this for Jazz Band!!! So excited!!!

[@neilfurby555]

Wow ...what a band, what a performance!

[@nicholasdauphinais]

Met Hugh in San Fran what a cool dude

[@Mortthemoose]

Wow...I actually loved that! Have listened to snippets of Hugh's albums on Amazon and just can't quite get to like his vocals, although I can appreciate his talent and passion for blues. I'm a 50 yr old English woman but I too have always loved the blues! My friends have gotten used to my "odd" tastes in music over the years! Haha. Am going to check out the full versions of Hugh's songs on KZbin I think. If you like this, check out Louis Armstrong's version. It's amazing. 😊

[@whatfreedom7]

I’m not really into blues but I love the guys unique voice.

[@Diathero]

Consider me a new Hugh Laurie fan. I actually never watched House, but I discovered his music recently, thankfully, and I'm loving it! I do intend to watch House someday.

[@theskyisfalling100]

And Blackadder, classic Hugh work, there!

[@MitchSanna]

is there something this man can't do?

[@claudiucoroliuc5954]

i hope he can't die..

[@tomodonnell878]

Find someone with lupus

[@ilijazz]

at least its not lupus

[@victoryjackson7062]

ilias 2405 hahaha wow that made my day

[@webassasin]

it's never lupus.

[@edwardhackett8657]

It's got to be autoimmune

[@edwardhackett8657]

or the father

[@kristianwk]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@circuitryofthewolftv]

In "You Don't Want to Know" (fourth season, eighth episode), it was actually lupus :)

[@edurnemorillo337]

I didn't know he was so good, I'm utterly amazed right now.

[@matthias4522]

I can't believe my eyes right now

[@Akmaral13]

Hugh is art himself! *in love* *dies*

[@army680130]

I´ve just seen this on tv and he made me cry

[@hawkeye4ever]

OMG!!!!!!!! I heard him sing on "A Bit of Fry and Laurie" and "Jeeves and Wooster", But his voice has matured so much. Fantastic. Must see him live this summer!

[@SSG5thSFGA]

Seen the PBS show, saw his live show tonight! Out----ingstanding!

[@pattioororke]

What an extremely multi-talented man! Loved watching "House" and now here he is performing my #1 favorite song in the world. Many thaks to him for performing it, and to you for posting this.

[@robby1665]

WOOOOW This live version is fantastic! I heard him several performances of this wonderful piece and I think this is the best ever, perhaps even more than the album version. Especially the vocal interpretation of Hugh is pure magic! So is making love, but not with the piano, but with music! I love it ;-)))

[@UndeniablyBlond]

Absolutely fantastic. Hugh Laurie takes the blues and mixes with jazz to rock your soul.

[@aquaangelsart]

Would love to hear Hugh and Robert Downery Jr. do something together.

[@em_pen]

Dayummm that's actually an awesome idea :D

[@TheNo1red]

Hugh does Pepsi not Coke 😛. I love RDJr

[@AmandaMustapha]

I've never listen to blues until hugh laurie's album: this is now the main genre of music on my ipod. this album is just awesomeee ! i never thought ide become a fan of blues, so let them talk, is definately got something good going !

[@MariaAnetaKowalakwrc]

amazing, surprising, fascinating, intriguing ... etc, and how can you not love Hugh?

[@Angelicachristiny]

Mega talento...

[@dolly212211]

What a bad ass

[@MTahar-ig3gy]

Ohhhh man this is the most relaxing music I hear before 😌

[@maxinewilson8586]

Two of my favorites- Hugh Laurie, and St James Infirmary !! Love Love Love.

[@YTfancol]

He can sing and save lives !! Awesome ;-)

[@Rgebrs]

Dr. Remy Hadley! Why would you dislike this!? I mean you and House got along so well!

[@SpectacularSapphire]

:) I'm a younger fan of Mr. Laurie's, but have been since my mother introduced me to such British comedy programmes such as A Bit of Fry and Laurie, and Blackadder! Such an awesome guy. Man, I'm going to miss watching House, M.D....

[@chazzdurden]

Whenever I feel blue, I listen to Hugh... I feel a bit better for no reason... it doesn't fix but it helps.

[@linshanhsiang]

It's the blues.

[@joeheape221]

I've known that song for a great many years and that was very nicely done.

[@taffbanjo]

That was utterly brilliant!

[@joeknowles7493]

Loved the White Stripes playing this

[@johndavies4541]

Hey. These guys are pretty good for a House band.

[@Ettenyl56jioni]

So mysterious and hauntingly talented. . . Almost like something from the twilight zone.

[@Lilithdammit]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

[@littlebluegift]

Smokin' hot !!! Many thanks !!!

[@SissyD61]

Since I will never find another man like you, can I just have you then??? What an awesome sound you make... Would love to hear you sing,"In the Mood." Because listening to you makes me that way....;-}

[@victorjonsson5231]

His band is really amazing

[@ingmo9]

Just fantastic. ❤

[@florencelavorelsimon7930]

Extraordinaire ! Quel talent !

[@maryboogaloo]

I never knew he could... do this! Now I like him even more!

[@tp0t1]

I used to live in Lupus St. SW1. Otherwise Hugh and Fry, Pete and Dud.

[@toontowntati]

i just love this song, jazz . oh my god.. and the way he plays it ... man .. i just wanna fall out off the sky

[@keithrockall7314]

This has got to be the best. So cool. Love it.

[@AranOCNC]

every time i hear this intro, it send shivers down my spine!! what a great cover of this song from a simply amazing album!!

[@jaboolyman]

10 people were shaking with awe so much they missed the right button!

[@ceegee3514]

best cover ive heard!!!

[@CatherineMarieWright]

i love Hugh's faces when he plays!

[@toniele100]

Hugh Laurie is synonymous with competence and talent. Long live Hugh Laurie.

[@capatga]

Hugh goes down to Nawlins and play in the dives ,never saw a white boy with so much soul

[@chucks1255]

Then maybe you should listen to more music.

[@cathuddy9]

simply wonderful!

[@jsabbath01]

How could he and Stephen Fry ever be in the same room together without the world exploding frm a talent overload?

[@lauryliepolito52]

I went down to St James Infirmary Saw my baby there She was stretched out on a long white table So cold, so sweet, so sweet, so fair Let her go, let her go, God bless her Wherever she may be She can search this whole wide world over She won't ever find another man like me When I die, bury me in straight laced shoes, A box backed suit and a Stetson hat Put a 20 dollar gold piece on my watch chain; So the boys'll know I died standin' pat

[@sixty2727]

St James infermery

[@wandabailey372]

I have been blessed to witness live this song performed live by Blues Legends. I feel the Jazz has been brought forward by Mr. Laurie. Blues and Jazz are different creatures; mostly because of instrumentation and application. They both are wonderful musical ways of telling a story. Louis Armstrong is credited as first recording this song and I think he would be very proud that not only is the song appreciated and remembered, but in the way the story is being told via instrument. Mr. Laurie has a voice and skill that can blend both blues and Jazz. So sad that "kids" these days look up to synthesized and vocoded music rather than the real stuff. Real talent is not in the mixing board. Mixing engineers "tweak" real talent. Don't beat up on me studio engineers!! I am on your side... less to "tweak" when real talent present. Real musicians are being thrown to the sidelines these days for synthesized simulations. I hope the current trend in music ends soon. Otherwise some very beautiful musical instrument's sounds will be lost.

[@LoTocatDelAla]

Que gran interpretación, geniales, me podría pasar horas escuchándola. Enhorabuena, y gracias por el regalo a los oídos.

[@laurapalmas993]

Géant ! A écouter en boucle ! Un grand MERCI !!!!

[@oneguymanyinstrument]

What's not to love? This man is so talented. But the VOICE was the real surprise!

[@margiegarelle739]

he is so much more than a doctor....

[@kewlbns69]

Margie Garelle better than most. this guy just knows more than one way to make ya feel good. ;)

[@drarryelegance1895]

So beautiful

[@remley8877]

best cover of St James Infermery ive ever heard.