Psycho Killer - The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain - BBC Proms

[@UkuleleOrchestra]

This clip is taken from our DVD "Prom Night: Live at the Royal Albert Hall". The performance is now available in digital format, rent and stream the full performance here > www.ukuleleorchestra.com/world-service-episode-05

[@WSFM]

What year was the performance please? Ta.

[@alexanderkells9912]

@@WSFM 2009 I think!

[@matr.3393]

Grandios, we see us at Summer in Germany😊🤓👍

[@eded3827]

Thanks for uploading this, who is the lead singer? Lead vocalist?

[@GregStaff]

That was on another level. I have never listened to this version . I enjoy all your music .just never heard this . That was do enjoyable.

[@mathoernsche]

Call me crazy, but this is the best version of 'Psycho Killer' in existence

[@ZacBLive]

Talking heads are one of the best to ever do it. I’ll say this is the best COVER version of it.

[@WSFM]

It’s fantastic, as good as the talking heads but I can’t bring myself to say better!!

[@neilpemberton5523]

It's really great, but TH's live recording from 1977 with Tina Weymouth's bass up front is the best.

[@justsaying14]

Ok, you are crazy.

[@flyinngl2927]

Crazy

[@lisal4824]

When performing Psycho Killer with ukuleles you have to commit 100%. They did a smashing job.

[@BillMSmith]

That's the secret to their success. They tackle songs head on without trying to be cute. And they're good enough to do it.

[@andrewmartin6954]

I've started singing this acapello in the bath and on the streets of Llandudno, with admittedly mixed responses from the public. But at least I'm giving it a go. This band is really fun and inspiring!

[@IbanezGuitarGuy15]

Love the bass voice at "better run.." :D

[@karkitty202]

Hell yeah, it's so great

[@claudiacastellano8166]

Yeah!

[@longwaytotipperary]

That’s Peter Brooke Turner

[@MSTRFKRT]

The singing in this is awesome, the lead singer sings with so much personality, amazing

[@sitjar]

don't they just make you smile.....definitely a national treasure

[@andrewhomes9582]

Found this by accident - thought "why not give it try?" - glad I did, absolutely superb.

[@petermathews9298]

Me too. in lockdown discovering many treasures here on KZbin

[@cs2874]

Check out their other videos too especially their version of The good, the bad and the ugly.

[@suparna7473]

Me too

[@toyotasupra6731]

The guy who sings lead in this song has a great voice. I love this cover!

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

He makes a very convincing psycho...though I'm not sure that's a compliment.

[@Visnjik1986]

he is like 3/4 of 'band' in this cover

[@BigMamaDaveX]

@@Visnjik1986 In concert, each has their lead/solo. This was the opening number, introduced as an "American folksong" 😏😉

[@BigMamaDaveX]

@@raygordonteacheschess5501 That was my first impression watching "Stop Making Sense" ! 😂

[@johno3326]

Better than original imo

[@ofiosTINOS]

Takes A LOT of courage and self confidence to permorm like this. Speechless.

[@rn2512]

Listening in 2024, brilliant.

[@skippybebutter]

I am no longer frightened, ukuleles will set us free.

[@sibsbubbles]

Man they crushed this. Particularly the bass, vocals and harmony/duet they included there.

[@DubitatMike]

This the the best version of this that has ever been made.

[@paulcullen814]

I am a huge Talking Heads fan, and this is one of my favourites of their songs. This version is absolutely brilliant!!!

[@lastguate]

I like when people re-make things for good and this guys got it. What a talent is great love them.

[@nikmadenas1542]

You have to see them performing live...What a great band...

[@michaelhalsall5684]

Brilliant in a slightly understated way!

[@MichelleGrundy]

Oh my actual God. I was listening to this on Talking Heads 'Stop Making Sense' when I was a miserable 16 year old. Now I'm a miserable 37 year old. That was bloody brilliant!

[@danspector7543]

Let's work on that misery

[@SethHesio]

Michelle Grundy exactly the same!

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

This version is way more haunting.

[@MichelleGrundy]

@@QuantumMechanic_88 Correct!

[@avictorbell2835]

Nothing wrong with being miserable, it's quite comforting at times to know that you're never going to be dissapointed technically miserable people are life's greatest optomists

[@jennifermeyer704]

I found this after listening to their cover of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly". What a great group with terrific musicians. And I love this song!

[@kaysearle]

I think this is one of my all time favourite Ukes' tracks - gutted that with Will, singing lead here, and two of the others (Dave and Richie) retiring and the passing of Kitty some years back, we're unlikely to hear this performed by them again. Still, the Ukes evolve and continue to produce excellent new versions of songs. Long may that continue!

[@gordonglenn5086]

I saw this group in concert in Toronto Ontario many years ago. One of the best/funnest concerts I've ever been to.

[@johncgw4011]

I think what we all appreciated here was another human baring his soul 'on stage' to perform for us. As incredible as it was intense, this was a humbling and amazing expression of art in the form of voice and music.

[@cinocage]

It was an incredible performance, in fact I was blown away by his expression. I never knew this song existed . You think so too buddy?

[@johncgw4011]

@@cinocage Yes, yes I think so too.

[@ShabbyMr]

Awesome, just saw them last night in Chico Ca,. Sorry the concert had to end, could not get enough of their music. HIghly recommend this cool show to everyone.

[@pengfefe]

have to say, its the best version i ever heard. cheers Ukulele Orchestra

[@magiguy102]

Incredible vocal control/range/whatever it is that lets him sing like an 80s cartoon mexican and a 60s rock and roll star in the same song.

[@larryboyes7276]

It's called talent!

[@ripsaa2693]

French

[@ventarfield7115]

These people know how to select tunes. Awesome.

[@einoaito]

I'm listening this almost once a month. The performance combined to lyrics is so special.

[@ThePaulSH]

I can't stop playing this! Brilliant version.

[@1989MiMu]

i love the talking heads, but i think The Ukulele Orchestra nailed this one :D

[@johne7100]

Must have watch this 50 times. Wunnerful!

[@Cptteemo11]

+John E Atleast ! :)

[@BigMamaDaveX]

This is a real "earworm"! 👍😉

[@gotangirlie]

My favourite cover of Psycho Killer . You were soooo good xxx

[@padreallenp]

Truly 1 of the best covers of Psycho Killers by Talking Heads!

[@Ruthlyn13]

I Love The One With The Pony Tail, Rocking Out In The Corner, Headbanging Along! XD He's Amazing....

[@johnlambert9760]

That’s Dave

[@campuscryptid3020]

Tom Seddon-Liar they’ve played together; it says so on Dave’s bio

[@longwaytotipperary]

Dave Suich

[@dupont135]

What a great band this is. I raise my hat for them.

[@davivignola5895]

these folks are the wind beneath my sails... so wonderful

[@sponky475]

The harmonies in this are top notch

[@fionajoymusic]

Best thing on the internet.

[@edwardianeccentric]

Pure Audio Awesomeness. The best thing about the UOGB is how much fun they're obviously having!

[@lorarineuribe1804]

This is my FAVE. LOVVVVVE the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain! Fab-u-lous entertainers, every one of them! :)

[@seasidesandles]

An INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE! One of those very strange songs that I never appreciated until now! Thank you so much!

[@SuperTonyscott]

possibly the coolest version of this song on the planet :-)

[@Visnjik1986]

one of :)

[@BigMamaDaveX]

@@Visnjik1986 ...the original wasn't bad, either...! 😉

[@puppysoda7062]

Nah original was better

[@salomesalas8627]

Of course !!

[@salomesalas8627]

@@puppysoda7062 Maybe, maybe...

[@Thebluezman]

Rest in Peace Kitty Lux

[@jwgitface]

I clicked on this thinking WTF could this be , glad I did love it .

[@johncgw4011]

Have a look at their cover of good bad and the ugly. Incredible!!

[@mmmaaarrryyy01]

with all my respect to the talking heads, this version is WAAAAY cooler than any other version.

[@af2543]

Love all those guys playing like no tomorrow ! Wow !

[@sullivan2339]

This truly rocks in a unique way- Love it!

[@前橋みき]

Fantastic-David would be very proud-great performance

[@silverMancunian8601]

I just love this version, it's my go to tune for that cheery feeling. Can't get it out of my head, Thanks everyone, sure appreciate your talent 👍

[@mischamahler806]

It´s Will Grove-White. I can´t stop to watch this video because it´s so great!!! Again and again!

[@graculuslurcher380]

What can I say other than superb !fantastic

[@loganavich17]

completely taken by surprise.awesome.

[@krakatoa1200]

Talking Heads?? One of my favourite bands, and this version is great.

[@samanthawilliams8128]

2words..... ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!! would love to go to a proms night.. especially the last. Yet another dream

[@David-rg9dt]

Fantastic harmony, great strumming and so enjoyable

[@MarcusBurkenhare]

The ukes really work with the tune, giving it an edge. Nice work.

[@revpunk1977]

OH MY GOD THIS IS SO GOOD.

[@lovewalruss]

Excellent. Great singer as well.

[@lorib360]

And harmonies!

[@kvisualtree]

To put it simply...its my loss till now....I don't even have words to express how awesome songs are !!!

[@jeffmackie1345]

what an amazingly cool version of this song, yes like others have said here, glad to have come across it. A fan of the original song many years ago.......

[@sparkyfs]

@bobdenilsen Re: their names -- from left to right: David Suich, Peter Brooke Turner, Hester Goodman, George Hinchcliffe, Richie Williams, Kitty Lux, Will Grove-White, Jonty Bankes :)

[@fredzephire4071]

Probably not better than the original (big Talking Heads fan here) but an excellent version, they have very good voices and the lead was brilliant, great entertainment , a mixture of excellent playing ability, good voice and humour, just love it.

[@huskiehuskerson5300]

I mean no one can sing it better than the original

[@nogbadthebad1670]

they just did

[@huskiehuskerson5300]

@@nogbadthebad1670 uhh whaatt!!!

[@nogbadthebad1670]

Steve Rogers I love the Talking Heads - but this is the best version imho

[@babygravyjuice115]

Lol. Yes they did sing it better lol. Yes they just did sign it better

[@susanneward583]

I have been listening to this version for years. Love love love it!

[@marioramosribeiro7869]

What a wonderful version! Awesome! Bravo 👏

[@Mr102228]

JHC - how come I only just 'discovered' this? Brava! Magnifico!

[@pauldc779]

One of my favourite songs but now even better

[@catchingg]

I get goosebumps when I watch this. Love them.

[@davidkyle5017]

Just brilliant, one of my fav songs from one of my fav bands from college days. These folks are terrific.

[@NocturnalToothbrush]

This is the best version of this song.

[@zappert1298]

Oh my... Great music. Great covers. You guys are wonderful!

[@CT_Phipps]

This is hilarious and awesome at once.

[@forestdriveukuladies3831]

This band is so inspirational!

[@nogbadthebad1670]

let’s hear it for Hester’s wonderful backing

[@therealgreyman]

hot dang!!! by far the best version i've heard..

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From a mad keen 73yo Aussie fan.

[@indigocheetah4172]

I'm listening from Australia in 2024, brilliant.

[@leatieri8461]

You guys are AWESOME!!!!! Just found you guys today. You are my new favorite!!!

[@HarmoChopin]

Excellent, cet orchestre ! Avec les ukulélés barytons pour les basses, si j'ai bien vu...

[@surreydodger]

seven individuals and all uniquely fantastic under one ukelele,,,,, music is alive!!

[@topsykreets_]

2:56 Damn, Those "Better run" back sounds really freaking my ass out for God's sake.

[@DeborahTaylorcelebrant]

Great indescribable talent who would have thought that Uke's would sound so great and the voices WOOOWWW!!!!

[@MichaelJones-yk5fz]

Beautiful Just beautiful

[@andrewmilner3480]

just found this at weekend better than bloody brilliant what i have i been missing these last 30 odd years!! presto tango beyond magic

[@SunshineSugar1]

Great song. I like his facial expressions.

[@Havocfang2]

One of the best live bands I've ever seen non-live.

[@newtechomes9995]

Absolutely amazing and extremely talented 🙂👍

[@irmachiota6840]

How can it be that a normal looking guy all of a sudden becomes so HANDSOM when he sings. HUBBA HUBBA

[@keitharcher548]

seen them many times .... always a great tight unit , and always having fun ......love them guys!!

[@lesleymaynard9157]

Brilliant! I have seen them live - they were superbly funny as well as being great musicians. Can't wait to hear them do game of thrones theme music!!

[@michaelbennett65]

This is the ukes best song of them all, and the only ever Talking Heads cover to better the original. Brilliant and wonderful.

[@NocturnalToothbrush]

Ce que j'ai fait, ce soir-là - What I did that night Ce qu'elle a dit, ce soir-là - What she said that night Réalisant mon espoir - Realising my hope (Though the meaning is closer to "realising my dreams" in English) Je me lance vers la gloire - I throw myself towards glory

[@jdavison8551]

Thanks for that, my schoolboy French was leaving me in doubt.

[@michaeltondi8528]

Thank you,

[@minou79sue]

@@jdavison8551 😄👍

[@blacksquirrel4008]

Merci

[@BigMamaDaveX]

@Colin Clout This comment should be pinned! 😉

[@artvandelay1967]

talking heads... on a ukulele.... thats demented, and i love it!

[@albrix5]

singer killing it!

[@heloisabaldo_englishteacher]

The best version of this song for sure!!!!

[@einerjeti]

Just saw them live! They're so amazing

[@juliejohns7869]

One word....Fabulous

[@Blade56762]

What an amazing song, done exceptionally well. I love it!

[@rhyfeddu]

A thing of beauty.

[@riccipoo1]

Caught one of the LAST seats at Cerritos when I heard them coming to town. Met the bass player and g-friend outside-WHAT A SHOW! Skuttlebutt was no theme from G-B-Ugly...but they did it! Gotta go pick up my Uke!

[@beckmannm]

The harmonies are so delicious!!!

[@JillHayling]

Love them. Saw them in Hoxton couple of years ago. Fabulous show and great musicians

[@pajs1000]

Nice version of one of favorite songs. Well played guys.