Karl Pilkington - Wonderful Tonight

[@91debaser]

It's time to go home now, and I've got an aching LEG! Rofl, comedians would die for some of the stuff Karl comes up with.

[@w8m4n]

That bit is hilarious!!

[@foxyrocks777]

I genuinely think this is one of the greatest bits of radio ever

[@etheoverman]

It’s my favourite bit from the whole of xfm i don’t know why I can never get over it

[@LUFC123]

Ripped tennis ball a close second

[@that.guy11]

Juxtaposition/contrasts are funny, and a romantic ballad as the background music to an utterly absurd argument about a little fella in a wheelchair is just about the funniest thing in existence

[@aengle.]

The fact this went out on live radio at lunchtime lmao. Unbelievable.

[@northparentertainment7402]

It was a different world. Sad really whats happened to our society and the suppression of humour

[@liammgill]

@@northparentertainment7402 radio is just dead

[@80ki68]

​@@northparentertainment7402 Victim complex

[@etheoverman]

@@80ki68 init

[@doctor_gibbo1392]

@@northparentertainment7402 Even in 2001 there were no other radio shows that talked about little hairy chinese kids, geriatric genitals that looked like split tennis balls, the meaning behind the word "Cock" or any of the other twaddle uttered on xfm on saturday afternoons. This show was unique then as it is now.

[@hignman]

Whenever I hear this song I picture Karl's description of the song in my head. It's definitely improved the song for me.

[@sianemily8308]

hignman same cant hear it without laughing 😂

[@placeborick]

I've just watched a disabled guy request this on karaoke... naturally I came straight here for this episode

[@AutomaticDuck300]

placeborick I would die laughing if that happened

[@IreZico]

“He turned out the light” -“his hands work” Omg that nearly killed me laughing 😂 6:15

[@scerpalman]

"He turned out the light" "Well his hands work"

[@tejsoneji]

lol

[@DaGleese]

Also proves he wasn't too intoxicated, so why is she putting him to bed then? I think Karl has it.

[@w8m4n]

@@DaGleese 😂😂

[@johngilmore697]

He had a clapper

[@chavedappelle]

If Eric Clapton were sitting in that room I don't think he'd be able to convince Karl this song isn't about a little fella in a wheelchair

[@Paulstrickland01]

I think Karl would mystify Eric so much that eric would ask the who if Karl was the deaf dumb and blind kid in pinball wizard.

[@dvpuk]

I’d pay to hear that though! And Kate Bush convincing Karl

[@PaddyRoon7]

"yeah well if he wasn't in a wheelchair why'd you say about pushin' him around n that" "I didn't." "well."

[@johngilmore697]

@@PaddyRoon7 Weird

[@markheggeland]

"understand why im thinking what im thinking" "no never" brilliant

[@cartmanofsp]

Mark Heggeland hahhahahaha

[@topdogg4496]

First time I cried with laughter for ages after Karl sang just the word "Leg" to emphasise his point

[@elshaggio179]

The way Steve says "he's turned out the light" gets me every time 🤣🤣🤣

[@northparentertainment7402]

''His hands work'' 🤣

[@dapaintbrush6965]

Steven is so good and fast to come out with stuff like that 😅😅

[@MrJohn1Cage]

"Yeah, he is all right because he's got a great pair of legs."

[@NatS3703]

That just made me do a spit take in the middle of a busy gum😂😂

[@ianinkster2261]

This is pure joy. Just Karl's mind unable to listen to a song without twisting into a story of a "little wheelchair fella", as naturally as blinking.

[@peteT269]

Just in a hotel in san Francisco and this song came on in the breakfast room. Always reminds me of this incredible bit of radio.

[@johngilmore697]

When ever I hear this song I always make a donation United Volunteers, I just give it my friend Frank Costanza

[@pikkdogs]

Karl trying to convince people that the Wonderful tonight guy is paralyzed is hilarious.

[@karljones7491]

little crippled fella

[@w8m4n]

@@andrewthornton6192 he's still ironing his Jean's at 11

[@stevenstokes4456]

karls interpretation of this song is hilarious, you can picture it as the song is played, proper tickles me.

[@kerstineksmo]

I would like to see it as an animation. :)

[@foxyrocks777]

"his hands work" i think i'm actually going to die hahah

[@davidsandkvist9366]

This deserves a Sony award

[@reallifebegins2212]

Wonder what Foxy would say? Jo and Twiggy would never have come up with this!

[@user-ej5mr9th1i]

Bit of a blow then...at the Sony’s

[@FrailCaesar]

Not a sausage!

[@20621393]

Bronze

[@AutomaticDuck300]

@@reallifebegins2212 the listenership went up by 34%. So maybe Foxy should listen to those figures.

[@bmxerqf882]

I think this might be the best clip for showing exactly how Karl's mind works

[@Burgmannn]

I heard this today in a supermarket (netherlands) and couldn't help but smile.

[@JMUDoc]

"And she's always asking him how he is." She asks him ONCE in the song, ipso facto she's ALWAYS doing it, ipso facto he's disabled.

[@dandmwg]

The little honks of acknowledgement from Karl to Ricky make me laugh so hard 🤣

[@ThisCharmingMan1984]

Karl "...understand why I'm thinking what I'm thinking" Ricky "No! Never!" I forgot how much I love this show. It's the best thing any of them have ever done, and when you consider the people involved, that tells you how incredible it is.

[@sjn6704]

Dan1984 I agree. The Office is their most famous and acclaimed piece of work but I can listen to the xfm shows endlessly. They shat out a diamond with these recordings without even trying - in fact, actively NOT trying. The unplanned shoddiness with Karl's buffoonery give this a charm I have yet to find in any other TV show, podcast, or any format of comedy. And despite the lack of scripting or organisation it is endlessly quotable. It's genius.

[@ThisCharmingMan1984]

@Samuel Newton I couldn't have said it better myself. This show, plus their other podcasts, interviews and general chats, are some of the funniest things ever recorded. You can go back to them time and time again, and they still make you howl with laughter, just like they did when you first discovered them. Karl Pilkington is one of the greatest finds of all time, and Ricky and Steve saw his potential, and recognised that they had a gem on their hands. So they effectively sat back and let Karl be Karl, as they knew nothing they could come up with for the show would be as funny as letting him be himself, with them reacting to it. It was a good call, and Karl has been a national treasure ever since. If Ricky and Steve did nothing else with their careers, the fact they introduced Karl Pilkington to the world, would be good enough for me haha. Thanks for the comment, @Samuel Newton. All the best. Dan

[@edwardcatt2399]

I consider this to be historical; a sort of alchemical comic magic occurred when Karl was added to the mix... I can listen to their XFM shoes _endlessly_ even nearly two decades later. Thank you, Ricky, Steve and Karl!!

[@Scallion_D]

I don't think The Office will ever be topped as Ricky's best work.

[@JakeWilliams283]

He's just sat there in the wheelchair watching. He's had a great time, he's been dancing 😂 😂

[@numskullz1000]

I honestly think this is the funniest thing they've ever done

[@tom-du2tq]

Could be the funniest thing anyone's done.

[@wightmand]

Can't decide between this and the 'Infinite Monkeys'

[@janhuda8841]

@@tom-du2tq I'm gonna dare and almost agree with you, but I'd place it to the 2nd place. 1st is Life of Brian Pilate's guards trying not to laugh at the name Biggus Dickus

[@berlinocelot]

@@janhuda8841 I think there's funnier bits. Especially Python. John Cleese charging the castle for one. Even my German mates find that bit ridiculously funny. *Edit spelling

[@bighollywoodproducer]

@@tom-du2tq Cruise ship gangs and get yer knickers off may disagree.

[@dandunning7731]

“She’s wondering what clothes to wear.” Karl: He’s just sat there watching probably Ricky: No no no no no. “…and brushes her long blonde hair.” Karl: Waiting to have his done. 😂😂😂

[@w8m4n]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@chriswakefield9538]

Thanks for quoting the video.

[@Champswim58]

I love how being in a wheelchair = no legs

[@Scallion_D]

Lol. HE'S GOT LEGS.

[@redmondo42]

His hands work

[@AutomaticDuck300]

He’s got a great pair of legs

[@AutomaticDuck300]

“I’ve got a brand new combine harvester. It’s brand new.” “But even though it is brand new, he’s willing to lend it out to other people.” 🤣🤣🤣

[@IrishGary1]

i laugh now every time i hear this song......genius

[@chazzable]

It's unbelievable their dynamic. Inimitable

[@mshalfaperson]

karl's little 'a'right' after "its late in the evening"

[@TheIanoTube]

No clue yet

[@tom-du2tq]

Haha

[@akayakayz]

He's just sat there watching, probly.

[@MisterWrench]

Legit one of the funniest things I've listened to. Cant believe I was like 12 when this came out.

[@Baa072]

I can never hear this song like i used to anymore. thanks Karl.

[@DrLazerbeam]

I can't hear change the world without thinking about a little robot that controls me with a bunch of levers. Clapton is ruined for me

[@johngilmore697]

@@DrLazerbeam I wasn't the one typing gay machines into a search engine. Steve was

[@Meatwad440]

I’d love for Karl Pilkington to interview Eric Clapton and ask him if this is what it’s about.

[@niclaswandall9907]

This is one of the best bits from XFM.

[@SaulG88]

"I've got an aching..." Karl: LEG! 🤣

[@robertJ14]

I like how they're having an argument but keep halting to allow each line of the song to be heard

[@AnHeadLikeAnOrange]

The single greatest conversation between these 3 ever... PERIOD

[@UFCandWeed]

Even when I hear this song 40 years in the future, it will still be fully tainted by Karl Pilkington. For the better that is!

[@LevitationRocks]

LEG

[@wj2429]

Karl's theory makes the song more touching tbh.

[@scotia7326]

The weird thing is - although this is complete nonsense - I can’t listen to this song anymore without picturing what Karl says.

[@fenhen]

This was the 1st time I heard this song. It seems like quite a beautiful song but he turned it into comedy for me,

[@SinaiFieldMission]

“He’s turned out the light” “His hands work..”

[@TheIanoTube]

Love this clip so much, keep coming back to it

[@keropekerope]

This might be one of the top 5 comments by Karl Pilkington. Also, I love how Karl tries to keep Gervais silent, going "shhh shhhh" all the time. ahahahaha

[@w8m4n]

Yeah and his little noises he makes, agreeing with every line

[@benjammin9471]

Still one of my favourite clips

[@mcdouche2]

Walking around with me.....as if he is a piece of luggage. That sold it for me.

[@kelso120]

his hands work, hahaha brillliant

[@w8m4n]

This shit is actually TOO funny! I can't laugh enough with the time it gives me between his little sounds and comments.

[@andrewb2931]

God, this is really fucking funny

[@foundfoundfound1]

the finest bit of lyrical exegesis ever made.

[@Truffle_Pup]

"...I've got an aching.." "LEGGGG!"

[@Petersalmonater]

been rummunging around for a while to find this!

[@nikfirehazard]

I hope Clapton has heard this drivel

[@MarkyFormula1]

This is now one of my favourite songs thanks to Karl.

[@oBuLLzEyEo1013]

This is amazing. I have never heard this... Yay...!

[@supreethdoddamane9579]

This piece alone deserves all the awards 🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@Choonzord]

"walking around with 'im-" "Yeah walking around with me; WE'RE BOTH WALKIN AROUND!!!"

[@Alkhir69]

This might be my favorite KP moment

[@armincartoonist]

Funny enough, Karl is confusing this song with "Save The Last Dance For Me" by the Drifters. Doc Pomus (who wrote the song) had polio and was in a wheelchair watching his wife dance, which inspired the lyrics to the song. With every absurd load of bollocks that Karl says, there's always a hint of truth, or at least a piece of media he read/saw somewhere that he is thinking of.

[@danielf4324]

I love the picture to this little video it's like sort of pre split of the band for other projects maybe 20 years ago Steve looking at Ricky in a child looking for approval and seeing that is dad is happy Ricky genuinely loving being there and Karl looking confused but a slight grin because he loved doing it and being around these two deep down aswell....I think they all still love each other just life and fame opened up different doors for all of them this picture just encaptures that magic when none of us had heard Karl's stories and this was brand new 😊

[@kman1289]

"Waiting to have his done."

[@christiannewman7351]

"He's just sat there watchin" XD

[@returnoftheredeye]

Often in Karl's ramblings, I can see the nugget of truth or sense that's buried under layers of hilarity. In this one though, it's just medical-grade batshit.

[@armincartoonist]

There is some truth, he's confusing this song with " Save The Last Dance For Me", Doc Pomus had polio and was in a wheelchair watching his wife dance

[@dankcaesar4760]

@@armincartoonist that's a completely different song that they aren't listening too how is that a nugget of truth lmao

[@victoriaollier2345]

''He's got a great pair of legs''

[@ineffablemars]

"leg" lmfao

[@ChodeMaster]

Insane

[@olidb72]

General line that gives no clue , Karl: Right . hahaha :)

[@natalie21178]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! I am literally crying my fucking eyes out and laughing hysterically at this!!!!

[@thatfatguy2061]

He’s turned out the light Yeah his hands work.

[@markcox1028]

I love Karl but I will curse him forever for making me picture this song from the perspective of a "little cripple fella". That's all I'll ever think from now on.

[@oily4545]

The problem is now Karl has mentioned it, I can't see anything else anymore

[@Killerkey4]

Its time to go home noww..... And I've got an aching LEG! lmao Karl its head

[@rosihantu1]

I kinda get what Karl is saying.

[@donbrogan3158]

What are they saying. This song is clearly about a guy in a wheel chair not your beautiful blonde wife. hahahahahahaha.

[@w8m4n]

I'm back AGAIN!! this is brilliant!!

[@urosmarjanovic663]

Funniest thing is that I also was getting that vibe from this song way before I heard Karl's opinion. :D:D:D It must be that it's about Clapton's slightly submissive tone of the song.

[@cartmanofsp]

still brilliant, i love karls brain

[@samhoey8247]

"Shes wonderin what clothes to weaer" Hes just sat there watching probably

[@dustyboi8975]

Immediately embellishes it lmao

[@HTMediaNL]

Damn you Karl, I'll never look the same way at the song ever again!

[@lavaking]

It's Karl's shushing that really sends me

[@sianemily8308]

This came on today and i burst 😂

[@berlinocelot]

1:14 eyes bulging at imagined combine harvester voiceover riches

[@danielgiddings8839]

I really cannot listen to this on the bus cos I giggle like a twat and everyone turns to stare..

[@shelbyvillerules9962]

You mean, everyone turns to see...

[@FaithfulComforter]

I heard this song years ago at an old job, I was quietly belly laughing. Karl has made the song into a joke 😂

[@missesrobot8182]

God, is that the original recording for Wonderful Tonight? How did Patti Boyd leave George 'Something' Harrison for that type of dire love song haha.

[@christopherwilliams5939]

He wrote more than Wonderful Tonight for Patti.

[@davidsandkvist9366]

Am I the only one who thinks this is the weirdest thing Karl has come up with?

[@tb7667]

David Sandqvist - thinking that a stick insect is the offspring of an insect having sex with a stick has it covered I reckon

[@w8m4n]

It's definitely not but it's an absolute belter

[@richardrichard5680]

...”We don’t say cripple anymore do we Steve....do we say cripple?”

[@no-barkthechosenone2436]

Love how halfway through this Karl realises he’s wrong so he just starts pisstaking😂

[@cartmanofsp]

HE HAS GOT LEGS!

[@trachtaire]

He talks about how the song's story has to be simple but completely misunderstands what 'Living for the City' is about (1:01)!

[@ngiallag2792]

if love to see this reworked into Karl's vision on the music video 😂

[@cartmanofsp]

Yeah his hands work

[@ErichVonNasty]

I wish we could hear “Suzanne” and her thoughts on Karl.

[@MinerOfMeteoroids]

I think Karl thinks this because of the song's sound. It can be that calm, lovely song Clapton was going for or it can be the sad, beautiful, uplifting song Karl is thinking of. I think the song would be better if Karl was right though I don't think he is but he's a genius for thinking that in my opinion and putting that idea out there whether it's true or not. It doesn't always matter if things are true if they buzz you and make you think.

[@Scallion_D]

"If Karl was right though I don't think he is..." If? Don't think? Lol.

[@Craydlin]

Karl is always so purposefully difficult 😂

[@iiqspat2629]

Someone should make a music video with a someone in a wheelchair being wheeled by their wife!! Do it!

[@johnfru16]

this clip is awesome..as good as karl in kes

[@TheRamblingRamReviews]

Fucking slays me every time.

[@fhurley8447]

Literally fell out of my chair crying laughing

[@TranceSuperWave]

Probably asking if hes alright cause hes paralyzed on his left side an that, so hes all right.