John Reed - When I Was A Lad (H.M.S.Pinafore).avi

John Reed enthusiastically performs this widely recognized and popular Gilbert and Sullivan song from 'H.M.S. Pinafore'. Dame Bridget D'Oyly directed the recording of this 1978 album.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted here by Sir Malcolm Sargent.

[@hanochcohen2243]

John Reed was a National Treasure.

[@morganbutler9826]

It's 1 am. This is one of my good life choices.

[@benbisley]

John Reed was surely the definitive First Lord of the Admiralty! I have heard it said that HMS Pinafore lampooned the contemporary situation in the British Navy. W H Smith, of the W H Smith railway bookselling empire and Conservative politician, was appointed First Lord of the Admiralty in 1877 despite having no naval experience. Hilariously, this tune was played by a band of the Royal Marines when Smith went to Plymouth to launch a new warship.

[@barrydelisle8655]

Gilbert and Sullivan's music is the Shakespeare of music

[@UnclaimedFr8]

Great analogy, Barry! Thanks for stopping by. Best Regards, David

[@jimbo1847]

God bless John Reed, the epitome of so many characters in D`oyly Carte productions. Beware of imitations !!!

[@frogstamper]

I've heard many renditions of this ditty but nobody even comes close to John Reed, beautiful diction....many thanks for posting.

[@Gorboduc]

He manages to roll every R!

[@raymondhamill270]

I must have listed to this song a thousand times and it always puts a smile on my face.

[@cosycleaner]

Great fun from the splendid John Reed. Probably the definitive version. The managers of the NHS etc have certainly taken the advice.

[@pikppa]

The best version of the song

[@richardroberts3819]

Perfect, There was only one John Reed. He should have been knighted.!

[@UnclaimedFr8]

Reed was great--one of a kind. Thanks for commenting! Best Regards, David

[@UnclaimedFr8]

Thank you for visiting and commenting, frogstamper, and--youre welcome! Reed's talent is legendary--glad we have his work for posterity. Best Regards, David

[@geoffreycollins2457]

The one and only John Reed! I've been hooked since. A half century of enjoyment.

[@UnclaimedFr8]

Indeed, Geofraidh! Just so unique, and memorable. Thanks for visiting! Best Regards, David

[@UnclaimedFr8]

Thanks for visiting and commenting, sidlee! Reed was masterful at timing, and his vocal timbre added to the comedy. Indeed, 't'would be great to see him in action. Best Regards, David

[@UnclaimedFr8]

Thanks for visiting and commenting, cosycleaner! Fun, indeed. And we certainly have our adherents to the concept Across the Pond, as well. Best Regards, David

[@libraiis]

Brilliant

[@sldlee]

i have been looking for the Video of HMS Pinafore - the John Reed version. i have one small video clip that was posted on KZbin, the "why and wherefore" bit, and he was absolutely the best! There is also a clip of his portrayal of Koko singing "I have a little list" from The Mikado. But full videos of his G&S productions seem not to exist! More's the pity - he is the epitome of the characters he plays! What a great talent he had for the comic without going overboard!

[@paulbriody297]

Superb. And so educational!

[@UnclaimedFr8]

Thank you for visiting and commenting, Andrew! You're fortunate to have seen Reed's performances. Best Regards, David

[@UnclaimedFr8]

Thanks for commenting, Ben! That makes perfect sense. I always figured that "Stay close to your desks and never go to sea..." was aimed precisely somewhere. Best Regards, David

[@UnclaimedFr8]

@jimbo1847 Indeed, Jimbo! Thanks again for commenting. Best Regards, David

[@UnclaimedFr8]

You're welcome, Jack! Thanks for visiting. Best Regards, David

[@andrewmathews3373]

nice man was john rememember him from bouremouth with nicki kerri

[@hanochcohen2243]

Good Lord ! What year was that? Thought I was a dinosaur.

[@purple_creeper764]

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