Neil Innes: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@TryptychUK]

Such an unsung talent that should have got more recognition. RIP Neil.

[@InSideOutBoyy]

I agree! We need a cover album of this dude with bands giving him the credit he deserves!

[@MrKaywyn]

He should be in the rock and roll hall of fame for The Bonzos; The Rutles and as a solo artist.

[@BDTHESM4]

great pun

[@imoldgreggboosh3467]

@@MrKaywyn And the fantastic work he did on Rutland Weekend Television with Eric Idle

[@MrKaywyn]

@@imoldgreggboosh3467 Definitely.

[@fgrady1]

Just before I put this on, I was thinking with Neil gone, the world’s a sadder place. Then I pressed play. That was totally joyous and for the span of it playing, Neil was alive again. Amazing. You are so missed, Neil.

[@jhorton4791]

Oh gosh, yes - me too, exactly.

[@kittenfuud]

​@@jhorton47912 years after your comment, I'm missing Neil as well. What a joy to see this!

[@dukemantee2978]

The world is a better place for me because of Neil.

[@collinhunter9792]

you know....... there a a bloody lot of people in the world, that we know of and it is not till they have gone, that we realise how much we , depended, liked , needed, them. I daresay there are people that we do not know about aswell...in that same genre, that have made the world different in a person. Neil is one of them....i will never forget watching Innes book of records on tv and feeling like i was a renegade/ pushing against the system, for watching it. Same as older ones thought about MontyPython. R.I.P Neil

[@stephenbrown7500]

So true, ❤

[@Daracdor]

Mr Innes ….. your music & wit has been with me since I was very young . So very sad to hear of your passing .

[@leegaskins5506]

R.I.P. Neil. You were an amazing writer, humorist, and music genius. I hope you're smiling up there with the Urban Spaceman.

[@clintharrington9524]

So sad, but here is the twist , the music will always exist .

[@howardthomas2223]

So sad to hear of his passing - only saw him once a few years ago at a theatre at Southend. He was so funny and a better musician than I certainly gave him credit for prior to seeing him. When the show was over he came out into the bar and foyer area, mingled and chatted to the audience - such a nice man. RIP Neil

[@CliveBullensvideos]

Passed away quickly and peacefully. A great talent, best wishes to his family. RIP Neil.

[@TheDarthEddie]

Reporter: "Some people say you've been staying away from Liverpool now that you're famous!" Ron Nasty: "Well, we haven't been staying away so much as not coming here!" Reporter: "Some people say six months since you came back here!" Ron: "That's just the sort of thing some people would say!" Reporter: "Nevertheless it has been six months!" Ron: "Now you're saying it! Why don't you ask me where I've been?" Reporter: "Where've you been?" Ron: "I'm not tellin' ya." RIP Neil. You were enjoyed. ♥

[@YMeDoyElLujazo]

Is he dead?

[@TheDarthEddie]

@@YMeDoyElLujazo Sadly. He passed away about a month or so ago.

[@waynej2608]

Great bit. He really captured the essence of John Lennon, in the Beatle years. Also, the shower for peace. 'Well, we're getting wet'. Lol

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

One of my all-time heroes!

[@Veni_Vidi_Vortice]

Love you Neil. Thanks for all the songs and the laughs. My life would have been poorer without you.

[@stephenshaw9952]

Had the great fortune to see and meet the great man in Bath in June; fantastic gig and wonderful to meet him afterwards. Farewell old friend and thanks for all the joy you gave anyone lucky enough to have shared your talent

[@gerardlarkin3687]

Just loved this man his humour and the ability to not take himself seriously RIP Neil.

[@terrybassett1]

Superb!! I saw Neil in concert last week - he is awesome, and so very very funny, sharp and witty!! Nice one Neil, it was a pleasure meeting you. Vanessa :-)

[@iseeolly9959]

He'd often pull into my petrol station in Woodbridge to fill up, always full of smiles and always polite and fun....just a nice person.

[@martifingers]

RIP Neil Innes. A great talent who was definitely on the side of the angels...

[@timstaffell]

He'd come along and jam with us when we played close to where he lived in France; Now he's gone, and I shall miss him. RIP Neil...

[@simonKagree]

I don't see how the world can go on without him.

[@andreaprodan5616]

News just hit me...here in Argentina...of Neil's death. THANKYOU for the fun and the musical gift you shared with us. You were too humble, intelligent and... ironic to want to be a megastar. But for those of us 'in the know' you've been pure LIGHT.

[@gbtalking]

Always makes me feel better for having heard Neil's voice. (Still my favourite Beatles)

[@rockinroland4398]

I really love the Bonzos, Viv and Neil.

[@mlynn1974]

Not forgetting Mr Slater, Roger Ruskin Spear, Vernon Dudley Bowhay-Nowell, 'Legs' Larry Smith, Bob Kerr and all members past and present!

[@glutusmaximus]

He is a genius indeed.. I loved the Innes Book of records.. It was total genius and Neil can turn his hand to any kind of music style... say him at the edinburgh fringe a couple of times.

[@drees71]

Love you Neil, so sad you have gone much love to your family, they must be utterly heartbroken to lose you. x

[@EllakGr]

I agree. I'm still having trouble comprehending he's no longer with us. He was always curious, current, cunning and cracking. I grew up on The Rutles and was lucky to see them, partly, reunited at Beatle week Liverpool in 2013. Innes is gone, but his music lives on...

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Excellent stuff! Neil's a national treasure. Love him! It may not have been possible, but it would have been nice to have seen some of the audience's reactions.

[@alanbateman6513]

Wonderful Guy. Helped us promote our Cancer Support Group with such lovely kind words. What a nice bloke

[@chitlun]

Rest in peace dear fellow. My life, and the world, has been better thanks to you ✌️

[@cvcooper30]

this is the coolest person i have ever seen, love this guy

[@HassanRadwan133]

RIP Neil loved you in Bonzo, Do Not adjust your Set, Python and the Rutles - that was my childhood right!

[@frankmachin5438]

Don’t forget Rutland Weekend Television....brilliant

[@lcapone124]

I'm so glad yall had Neil on, he's an underrated genius. R.I.P Neil Innes :(

[@TyTheTurnip]

Genius! I wish he was still alive...great guy. Wish i could have met him...

[@marklechman2225]

So glad I got to finally meet you, my friend. You will be missed, greatly.

[@TakenTook]

I'm so sad that there were apparently only a handful of people in the room watching this brilliant man. He was so talented.

[@Hollyhocks81]

I'm not a fan of Monty Python, but Neil is so amusing and wonderful. This put a smile on my face today.

[@icarusfliesagain1]

So sad to learn of Neil Innes's passing but what a legacy he leaves us all RIP

[@sarahunderwood8952]

Watching this gentleman was a blast. He is a real gem :)

[@NeatBeatZone]

I'm late to the party in this one. That brought a smile to my face. Neil Innes ....what a legend 😀

[@kethughes8266]

RIP Neil Innes will be sadly missed.

[@mlynn1974]

I was very lucky to see Neil Innes twice at the Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow in 2001 and again in 2003. His wife was there and said, "It's great to see new fans - and you're all so young!". Great nights with a great musician. Rest in peace.

[@ruairidhcreez8104]

A truly sad end of year. I'm a Rutles fan as much as a Beatles one. R.I.P. Neil Innes.

[@waty67]

RIP Neil,another legend gone too soon.

[@electricladyguitarsdevonuk1414]

Laura Gibson and Neil Innes - NPR your purpose is realised!!! Whatever else you do will be category 2 genius. Thank you from the heart of bottoms everywhere

[@richardenglish2195]

He was a wonderful talent who brought so much joy. Rest peacefully in Shangri-La, sir.

[@daviderodati4537]

He was a genius talent. He will be always with me.

[@GasFinger1]

another jewel from the fantastic 60s era lost .

[@peterward2275]

Brilliant, as always. Love Neil's material.

[@Emi_Alvarez]

RIP Neil, you were a true Python.

[@errolfellows409]

Wonderful! I watched THE RUTLES movie 3 nights ago. The songs, although parodies, were outstanding, and had they been written and released in the early 60s, would have been hits.

[@jasonlaw7301]

Lovely performance. RIP Neil.

[@ForcingLaughterFakingSmiles]

Young people: Who's he? Me: He is brave Sir Robin, Brave Sir Robin...

[@151riley]

"We are normal & we want our freedom!" Cheers, Neil.

[@chasetower6773]

And Viewer ..... He’s talking to me.

[@petedix2554]

RIP, Neil. Missing you already.

[@HoLd_My_Beer_Thanks]

Lovely human and a brilliant musician! 👏👏👏

[@petermoss2588]

Loved this guy and his great sense of humour.

[@robin54jack]

RIP Neil you often made me happy with your music. Sorry to say goodbye

[@Robutube1]

"Ey up" indeed Neil! Thank you for all of the bonkers fun and for giving us all an extra Beatles album. "That's the last you'll hear of that" - I sincerely hope not; go well out there in the galaxy.

[@MrComposerguy]

Loved The Man & His Great Talent loved the Records & The T-Stirt

[@neilshenton1834]

Sheer joy to dip one's brain in... 👍😍

[@tuddler]

Such a funny, clever, kind man 👽

[@diogenesagogo]

Lost for words. RIP Neil.

[@johnjharrison]

RIP Neil

[@binmuhammadyusuf8591]

😂🤣😂🤣 really funny sir. I must be in love

[@tombradford7035]

This lad is a genius.

[@victordevonshire807]

You beauty. Beautiful. Love you for ever. One of the greats. Luv yer. In my heart for ever. ❤❤❤❤❤❤😂

[@stormlp]

Absolute Beautiful. RIP Neil.

[@kristoscan]

ya know i have 2 give he and viv stanshall mucho love of late. actually all the bonzos have lifted me spirits. just bummin due 2 bein lonely sad broke livin with family lustful and middleaged. thank u neil and yer crew,python 2.

[@fullfatdeano]

Sadly missed & totally amazing :-)

[@jc-d6179]

Sad loss of a legend.

[@Kreln1221]

He's still got it!

[@overdrivekill7]

im the urban spaceman... i don't exist... awesome

[@Thejbirdy]

Even in his passing he makes me laugh.......Eternal Python! Godpseed Rut!

[@1justpara]

RIP Neil. 29th Dec 2019 sad day

[@noteverton]

RIP Neil.

[@stuartmacinnes8992]

RIP great guy , a great Brit .

[@samuidesune]

RIP Neil. Well dont to NPR for getting him on this

[@EllakGr]

Well dont?

[@pambloom_white2050]

What a legend.

[@gilwood7530]

WOW ! Thanks for this

[@ronaldomourao2811]

The Great Ron Nasty.

[@nickbarber2080]

The man who made genius look easy.

[@conanhayle]

God bless you dear man

[@bendonald2149]

RIP Neil we will miss your humour and great talent as a singer, writer and musician

[@stellathefella]

beautiful.

[@Sturmhawke]

RIP Neil x

[@superamanda]

NEIL INNES FOREVER!

[@jenferre8672]

RIP Neil!

[@funkypretty]

what a legend. rip love❤️

[@carygson]

One of my favorites of his was Twyfords Vitromant which was the name on his toilet

[@CusterFlux]

"Medley of Hit", brilliant ... Neil's performance as Rutle "Ron Nasty", alone should've made him a legend, but if you need more, how about being Brave Sir Robin's minstrel in The Holy Grail? Yeup - he's THAT guy - wrote the music too ... Neil, being a modest lad, seems unaware he had an unmatched presence on camera in the 70s; which wasn't hurt by rubbing shoulders with the Beatles and working with Vivian Stanshall in The Bonzo Dog Doo-dah Band ( you can't make this stuff up ). In short, Neil's a musical comedy legend: but ironically, despite playing Ron Nasty, he's much too nice to say so.

[@louiso.4325]

He definitely is a sort of hidden legend. By the way, he has a cameo in life of Brian too.

[@perryamberson]

May he rest in peace.

[@pepperguy]

RIP Neil ...

[@jaysilverstone218]

his intro is brilliant

[@miguelangelherrerasantilla1368]

BRAVISIMO! Neil Innes , is a Big Genius (Q.E.P.D.)

[@raulmidon3950]

We just heard him on BBC 4 Extra - then found this.

[@theuktoday4233]

OMG I actually bought the 6" single of this way back when

[@delythdavies5194]

Superb!

[@petefrench4198]

.......a beautiful beautiful man!

[@sammaggs7128]

7:58 Neil predicts the future

[@outtathyme5679]

Sam Maggs ahhhhhh

[@stephenbrown7500]

Wow! I was 17 again for those 10 minutes ❤

[@Ibrian8888]

Amazing 😢