Hugh Laurie ''The Weed Smoker's Dream''

[@ariferrari7978]

Why Don't You Do Right?" first appeared in 1936 as "The Weed Smoker's Dream", composed by McCoy and recorded by his band, the Harlem Hamfats. The song was subtitled "Why Don't You Do Now" on the original release. McCoy later rewrote the song, refining the composition and changing the lyrics entirely. The new tune was titled "Why Don't You Do Right?" and was recorded by Lil Green in 1941 (with guitar played by Big Bill Broonzy). The recording was an early jazz and blues hit.

[@VCT3333]

And just a year or so later Benny Goodman made a Big Band arrangement of the Lil Green version because Peggy Lee loved singing it in her dressing room while they were doing a movie together. That version of course was a big hit and became a staple of Peggy's career.

[@inconsistancies7286]

Is hugh covering this or ripping it off?

[@TheEudaemonicPlague]

You're clearly confused. The new lyrics makes it a new song entirely...using a melody for multiple songs is very much normal...but there's no new tune, goofball. If you'd used the word "song", instead, you'd have been correct. What Hugh Laurie's singer here is doing seems to be mixing together some lyrics from each. The original: Sitting on a million, sitting on it everyday Can't make no money giving your stuff away Why don't you do now, like the millionaires do Put your stuff on the market and make a million too Faye's a betting woman, she bets on every hand She's a tricking mother for you everywhere she lands Why don't you do now, like the millionaires do Put your stuff on the market and make a million too May's a good looking frail, she lives down by the jail On her back though she got hot stuff for sale Why don't you do now, like the millionaires do Put your stuff on the market and make a million too Sitting on a million, sitting on it everyday can't make no money giving your stuff away Why don't you do now, like the millionaires do Put your stuff on the market and make a million too Put your stuff on the market and make a million... too Hugh Laurie's version: (**where it's different) Sitting on a million, sitting on it everyday Can't make no money giving your stuff away **Why don't you do right**, like the millionaires do Put your stuff on the market and make a million too Fay's a betting woman, she bets on every hand She's a tricky mother for you, everywhere she lands Why don't you do now, like the millionaires do Put your stuff on the market and make a million too May's a good looking frail, she lives down by the jail **On the back though** she got hot stuff for sale Why don't you do now, like the millionaires do Put your stuff on the market and make a million too Sitting on a million, sitting on it everyday can't make no money giving your stuff away Why don't you do now, like the millionaires do Put your stuff on the market and make a million too Put your stuff on the market and make a million... too I just find it interesting that those changes were made....though, mostly the first change; the second could even be a slip of the tongue, but the first one seems deliberate, maybe to mess with people more familiar with the lyrics for Why Don't You Do Right.

[@Marie-ge5yy]

That raspy voice sounds like the roaring 20's - love it!

[@rogeredwards3577]

I USED TO WATCH "HOUSE" AND FOUND OUT ON AUGUST 7 2023 HE PLAYS AWESOME PIANO AND SINGS TOO!! WISH I HAD KNOWN THIS YEARS AGO!!!

[@solangecristinaoliveiraaze9069]

🎹❤

[@Suburbanswing]

just saw Hugh in concert and met him afterwards. Funny, brilliant, and friendly. This song in particular was my fav of the night!!!!

[@TravelingAndBadDecisions]

how did you manage to meet him? I'm seeing him tomorrow so I wish to know if I have a chance to meet him too!

[@lisalovesnola]

Glad to read he's a good guy & he socialized with you. That's cool!

[@connorduggan1654]

Hugh Laurie’s piano work and Gaby Moreno’s vocals are absolutely chilling. Such a beautiful piece of music.

[@LukaZarkovic98]

Can you please explain?

[@BlackSabotage100]

@@LukaZarkovic98 Hugh Laurie played Dr. Gregory House on Fox's House M.D.

[@thewaywardpoet]

This song right here is the reason I go to jazz music whenever I get high. I realize that most of my friends immediately go to the obvious choices (i.e. classic rock, reggae, and even R&B,) but for me, jazz is the ultimate pot-smoking soundtrack. It just doesn't get any better than a reefer (or edible) and some of the finest music on earth. :)

[@nofacenomedium]

thewaywardpoet so you like jazz because it's unconventional? Sounds like you're a typical non conformist.

[@eyezodiotic3197]

O

[@afcollective]

It’s 4:20 in Amsterdam, sitting in the Grass company coffeeshop smoking a big fat one an listening to this magic!

[@childofthefire]

That's nice and all but this is blues...

[@jamesholmes2513]

@@nofacenomedium I like a bunch of stuff that people I'm regularly around dislike, however, It's just stuff that I'm interested in or enjoy. Has nothing to do with conformity or non-conformity. That's just some bs people spout when they're desperate to find a way to discredit someone's interests😂 So does that make you the silly "conformist" or would you agree that you simply enjoy what you enjoy?

[@fraseredk7433]

A whole new world of music opened up here for me ❤❤

[@TheDivergentDrummer]

Check out The Hot Sardines live at Joe's pub

[@123stripes]

wow, hugh has a very versatile voice

[@ShaddySoldier]

123stripes Right?

[@margomason4889]

Yeah right...

[@MissKittenCinema]

That would be a woman singing, not Hugh Laurie. I would think he's playing the piano.

[@saracammack9354]

smthnss Hahahhaha

[@Punpunaaa]

Its Gaby Moreno who sings

[@kpkp1077]

Can't stop listening to this..takes me away from this earth!!! Beautiful song

[@Lovejoyful606]

Exactly!

[@fuzzyallan]

"The Weed Smoker's Dream" from "Didn't It Rain" (2013) Hugh Laurie; with Gaby Moreno vocals, and the Copper Bottom Band

[@jamesalec1321]

Hugh Laurie is hugely talented.

[@xQueenxJanex]

What I'd give to meet Hugh Laurie...totally in love with this tune.

[@romo8416]

Gabby Moreno singing this...Her voice and style so unique...Hugh Laurie's band is amazing talented group of fine musicians

[@SuperSlond]

hearing this song live was the experience of a lifetime tbh

[@Lovejoyful606]

I bet it was...

[@Misscaitimac]

I’m so envious 😭

[@loicongena]

Her voice is just so perfect!!

[@Marie-ge5yy]

Indeed it is! - especially that light vibrato

[@durrelllevy196]

Big respect to the Harlem Hamfats, for making this music possible. Great version.

[@denallamancilla6739]

Agreed.

[@MusicbyDeeB]

Absolutely

[@patrickmace5340]

Hugh's an amazing pianist

[@lisalovesnola]

Damn, the man can sing and play. A welcomed surprise. Loving all this!

[@johnnymula2305]

This is music! Theres not a song by Hugh Laurie that i dont like! Great Job!

[@Marguerita679]

Greatest from Greece!!! Wonderful music amazing song!!!

[@ella17734]

Simply heavenly 🎶🎵💕

[@PixieBratski]

I'd love for Jolie Holland to sing this song. Wonderful interpretation.

[@gogosveng2267]

Song is 4:20 long :P

[@mypuppy4U]

+GoGoS Veng I just realized that. XD no coincidence at all!

[@chrisnorton1849]

it turns into 4:19 when i click on it. lol. so, we won't be late.

[@carlthomaswilliamsjr.2995]

I pity your wife if you think 4 minutes is forever.

[@henriquezfilms]

@@carlthomaswilliamsjr.2995 You dindt understand the reference bro hahaha

[@carlthomaswilliamsjr.2995]

@@henriquezfilms What do you mean?

[@williamdwane3095]

Love it, best track on the album!

[@Walter_Arrecis_Letona]

Gaby Moreno the Guatemalan singer with an extraordinary voice.

[@mariemacchia6417]

Quelle voix, extraordinaire!!!😊

[@arielmanzanelli1616]

Placer para mis oídos.Beautiful song

[@KeremErboke]

soo southern voice and excellent performance...

[@mirandaadnarim7777]

I love this; It's just so good. I have no criticism for this at all.

[@Lovejoyful606]

I'll be got damnd this sounds good! Sounds like 1920 in 2022🥂

[@kook1028]

The irony in the time length to this song is great hahaha

[@mamatoldos]

Trumpet steals the show. Girl runner up ;-)

[@thyamelate]

+jcuhna I would reverse the order, but still, that's a fine sound outta that horn

[@Gremlin_Wizard]

I think it’s alto sax isn’t it?

[@jasonmorgan6188]

1dt solo is a trombone 2nd is a soprano sax

[@porsche911sbs]

good instrumentation I love the bass clarinet as a harmony instrument coming in around 1:07

[@orchidlilly7518]

Love & Thank-you Gregory*

[@Kpro4]

... and the length of the song is conveniently four minutes and 20 seconds.

[@JD02]

Pushes my highs and lows.. ☆☆☆☆

[@SVROverlord]

...there's no way this video being 4 minutes and 20 seconds long is a coincidence.

[@BrendaPuglese]

Love your singing

[@hoppyroo110]

this was really cool... I don't know that I ever listened to Laurie before... will look for more... :)

[@ilonaniemtschke3395]

saw you and the Copper Bottom Band at the " Kes " in PA , loooooved the show .This was my favorite song :)

[@ananelena1967]

Pure gold!

[@lindaburleson3118]

Why can I only like this once?

[@holypeachy]

Fuck, those solos are insane

[@mmaries9052]

this song is so fucking fabulous i cant believe only 3,300 likes

[@henrikchristensen2382]

Veary nice song ned more off this (bong hits)

[@pyramidschema8668]

I can't get the image of Bertie Wooster out of my head when Laurie plays

[@GrumpyJerk]

This is a DAILY listen while smoking a nice B to the LUNT, babies! Good video. Thanks for posting’! Cheers from H-Town!

[@MusicbyDeeB]

Good job...doing THE ORIGINAL VERSION before it got changed to a woman's blues song...I love you Hugh...What phenomenal talent😍

[@downix]

If you mean "Why Don't You Do Right", it's the woman's response to this song. Honestly, both songs are brilliant on their own. Together, they tell a very evocative fable.

[@MusicbyDeeB]

@@downix Thank for the putting it all together for me🤩

[@bryantdiesel7008]

Duuvvvallllll!2018 I'm ready for 2019😎💰

[@pamelaiacovacci3546]

❤ love this ❤

[@SherioCheers]

[@sEBE1011]

Let's go high!

[@Stephiiieeexo]

SO GOOD. ♥

[@thyvevusion218]

Didn't know Dr. House was a musician, this is banger

[@Misscaitimac]

He plays so many different instruments and songs in so many House episodes 😂

[@PYSTAZandEmilyShow]

I don't know if anyone noticed but I'll gladly point it out! '' The Weed Smokers Dream'' Then if you look at how long the song is ;)

[@suzanneglad4625]

This man amazes me---seems there's nothing he can't do well.

[@rogeliocalderonmare1]

If you like this, hear to Lil' Green " Why Don't You Do Right " on BLUEBIRD Records (1941) one of greatest early jazz female singers...

[@Em1Kevin]

my wife put this on as I was smoking one :)

[@martinferrer6601]

valorate her as nothing you did before

[@soaringvulture]

@@martinferrer6601 I tried to valorate my wife but she got all huffy about it.

[@nancyallen8119]

Makes me wanna roll a fattie and just lie back 'n listen.

[@sweet2def]

Amen!

[@PartnershipsForYou]

word

[@bonzomcduffy8336]

saaaaaad face.... me too.... poop.

[@lisapaulina6192]

X2

[@mriganksinha7545]

Same, Lady. Same. Smoke it away!!!

[@sinredsnuggs5565]

Hugh is good at the piano :)

[@jamesmccormick211]

Gaby Moreno! Wonderful!

[@JulianaJaimes123]

fascinante.....

[@mooshibe]

Brilliant! Thanks.

[@ELTIMarus]

Очень чувственно

[@mrcrowman5873]

Great song

[@LaChaineDePersonne]

Excellent !

[@marekkrzeczek]

SUPER!

[@manuelalmonacid7648]

Simplemente exquisito

[@jenny14485]

Masterpiece!!!

[@LorenzoWatts-c6n]

Y2K Hugh Laurie / Gaby Moreno "The Weed Smoker's Dream" Didn't It Rain (2013)

[@BabbaZee1111]

fantastico

[@Omeritox]

Perfect

[@Florjrp12]

GREAT!!!!

[@rareunreleased4084]

Harlem Hamfats

[@leonardobaptista4062]

insane song!

[@AitorMolina.]

The song reminds me of Jessica Rabbit.

[@deleted40404]

yea it really does

[@TheNamesMrChrist]

Aitor Molina And for good reason. Weed Smokers Dream was originally recorded by the Harlem Hamfats, and was later refined by Kansas McCoy into Why Don't You Do Right, which was recorded by Lil Green in the early 40s. Which in turn, is the song that Jessica Rabbit sings in the bar scene of Who Framed Roger Rabbit. :) Always preferred the Peggy Lee version though myself.

[@MrStronglime]

Lovin' you for telling me this. I watched that movie like 7 times as a kid and don't remember anything, but this seemed /VERY/ familiar.

[@TheRobbie11611]

I thought i was alone in thinking that

[@tagadabrothersband]

@@TheNamesMrChrist Yes, and in fact the Harlem Hamfats was Kansas Joe McCoy's band, it was him who was singing on the original recording of Weed Smoker's Dream.

[@JohnKendall-ps7gn]

I couldn't help but notice the length of the song is 4:20 , prob just a coincidence tho

[@dRk419]

Just realized it’s 420 long

[@LindsayMead]

I love this version, but I keep mixing the lyrics up with 'Why Don't You Do Right'.

[@MusicbyDeeB]

Well this is the original before the lyrics got changed😂so its easy to do💯

[@giuseppeladisa349]

Piano similar to The Crave, from "The legend of 1900"

[@Elidoransgar]

Well, I must say that I find this rather delicious. I worry, however, that I won't get the full effect of the song if I don't first partake of some of the titular weed that jazz men are so fond of. Therefore, let me see if I understand the procedure correctly... ***lights fat joint***

[@EnzoLilli]

juste magique

[@sweet2def]

Smooth....

[@judyblaine137]

Absolutely

[@laurencejohnson7658]

It is not just music that is inspiring under THC, intellectual discussions are also much supported by the weed. If you find and listen to the geostrategic videos by Doug Macgregor or Larry C. Johnson you will see a lot of thankyous and accolades but only rare discussions by this bunch in the comments section. But note the difference in the comments here! Some people even go so far as to say that cannabis was the inspiration that finally ended the Vietnam war. See why the establishment is so negative on the practice?

[@elenahakkinen2460]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎼❤️🎹

[@stephenmrudolph]

Unfortunately, full credit for the vocal is NOT given to Gaby Moreno. That's just BS!

[@normavanini6254]

Genial

[@VirologicZero]

I always heard "Fate' s a betting woman"

[@marshallmarvin1369]

❤

[@danoelmucho2503]

This hits me right in the hea.... nevermind...

[@morsterful]

Hugh Laurie (along with Gaby Moreno) covered it off of the Harlem Hamfats.

[@k4fashionn]

And it just happens to be 4 minutes and 20 seconds 😌

[@jhonatanortizalskfj]

Let's go to smoke! and make a millions too

[@BardoDragon]

Вещь!

[@IspitRAW415]

This song is 1 second away from being the perfect length for the title ;)

[@Camberdown10]

Its Gaby Moreno. Just brilliant !

[@shootthemoon6072]

This is a beautiful song about selling sex. The channel name is awesome. The timestamp is appropriate for the title of the song. The trifecta.

[@keremdemirsoylu517]

IT IS 4:'20 MANN

[@Jeed92]

notice: the track goes for 4:20 min

[@theflamingredone]

It's not ironic at all. I'd say it's spot on.