Morecambe and Wise - Boom Oo Yata-Ta-Ta

[@gaysy1st]

My Dad sang this often, usually to the Great Grandkids to make them laugh. I've even got a video of him, aged 93, dancing around the garden & singing it. He passed 2 weeks ago, aged 95 & we're thinking of including it somewhere at his funeral.

[@Cyndithia68]

Hope you did. I’m guessing he would be love it.

[@stephenguppy7882]

Well when my partner died we had Bring Me Sunshine and it was very well received. I hope you were able to have this for your arrangements.

[@johnfellows2867]

I'm 70 now and it still makes me cry with laughter ! What made it worse, my Uncle was the spitting image of Eric, fabulous entertainment !

[@barrykennedy7487]

Found this clip by accident! Realised I remembered it, watching it with my Mum & Dad....strange feeling as I would only have been 5 years old, but I could even tell you what Mum was wearing and the green colour of dads cardigan with big brown leather buttons. A very stange sensation!

[@gaysy1st]

Wow, this must have really had an effect of you.

[@susanyork5089]

Never be bettered, 73 and remember seeing this , genius

[@bobbeyderbrain]

I've never forgotten this sketch. Genius. ❤

[@skmcc9252]

I haven't either. I live in Oz now and there is a bird call here that reminds me of this sketch every time I hear the bird's version of Boom Oo Yata-Ta-Ta.

[@verkaforever]

When I first saw this sketch, I tried adding "boom oo ya ta ta ta", in my head, to every song I heard on the radio!

[@paulredhead8603]

Comedy genius. Pure faultless entertainment. In my humble opinion , never surpassed.

[@LesCroxford]

Absolute genius comedy. 50 years later It Is still funny.

[@780special]

Absolutely brilliant humour... 'silly' but actually very clever co-ordination required.

[@pharoahegypt]

rehearsed to death, performed to perfection. that was their secret. came from the stage where they had to be on the ball live every night.

[@normanbrogan997]

7

[@ninarizzo7312]

Fabulous sketch. They were brilliant and made everything look so natural!!! I loved them to bits❤❤💯👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@carlsnead665]

Fantastic nobody has never got close to them. Sadly missed!

[@animaltvi9515]

Well one duo has but different type of act.

[@peteiswriteingnow]

I remember this from when i was a lad in the late 60s, who would think they would be come our finest comedy act, still brings a mile to my face, Eric you were a genius.

[@clouddog2393]

Laurel and Hardy , Morecambe and Wise the two greatest comedy duos ever . Timeless .

[@CarriadEagerHobden]

I'm only 18 and I love watching these! Proof that they are timeless!! :)

[@gaysy1st]

From a 65 year old, it's great to hear that 😊👍

[@Marlondurran]

You are 28 now lol 😅

[@CarriadEagerHobden]

@@Marlondurran 29. Almost 30!

[@Marlondurran]

And may you have another 100 years on top of that.. 😂

[@CarriadEagerHobden]

@@Marlondurran Thanks. You too 😁

[@martinplatt5928]

Very clever and good timing, no swearing. Professional and funny too!

[@reelrapid]

I was nine at the time and the next day we all tried to sing it in the playground. 😊😊😊

[@hallohallo1332]

I love picturing that!

[@elizabethflynn8455]

Waayhaay! 😀That's great.

[@TheGreatPresenter]

My 2 sisters and I used to 'boom oo yatatata' a lot 😊

[@gaysy1st]

@@TheGreatPresenter So did myself & my 2 Sisters 😊👍

[@DunncropperJunction]

I have waited 50 years to see this again and was not disappointed;simply great!

[@sallyrik]

Hadn't thought about this for years, but I remember it like it was yesterday.

[@stuarttootell]

What a great memory of days and comedians sadly long since gone .Thanks

[@janea57]

I woke up with this running through my head this morning! Not heard it for decades :-)

[@luciatilyard2827]

The thing about Eric Morecomb, was that he was so very human. All those James Bond films that came out then, with him being suave and sophisticated did nothing for me, but Eric and Ernie were at the other end of the spectrum, unashamedly childlike and silly. Absolutely fantastic!

[@rondon9897]

In fairness they were different genres but I agree M&W had a charming innocence. Best comedy duo ever in my opinion.

[@mauricehawkins2968]

Lucia Tilyard . I remember this sketch but using a different song it started with the line 'will you miss me tonight when I'm gone'. I was at uphill primary school at the time and there were only two channels on the telly. we all went circling around the playground singing boom oo ya ta ta ta. crazy orwhat?

[@Zacharia503]

You're right! I've searched and searched, but I can't find any recording with that song on it . They released a 45rpm single, but that was Are You Lonesome, etc. It was a nice catchy little tune, (and it fitted in the rhythm of the sketch better), but they were either not using the whole song, or it was just a couple of bars rustled up by a handy musician. I'm still looking!

[@charlesentwistle2564]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZPHfH-Je52EhZI

[@SueDunMc-]

Maurice Hawkins I agree, I have that record somewhere, I must look for it. Thx

[@prideofdurham4776]

I am 73 and remember watching this.Strange how certain events stick in the old grey cells and others dont.

[@theking-nz1ut]

The Great Eric & Ernie , I loved watching them as a kid along with my dad. The good old days

[@deborahwatson5159]

Comedy Genius Again, thanks Eric and Ernie, for making my day, Stay Safe Everyone, XX

[@keithhinton7658]

Nice to see Dick Hills and Sid Green get some credit as their writers

[@stephenreeds3672]

I remember their ATV series 2 of a kind written by those two. I thought it was hopeless. And they kept appearing in sketches. It was Eddie Braben who deserves all the credit. He made them what they became imho.

[@dlamiss]

@@stephenreeds3672 Spot on, Hills and Green whilst decent writers were no good in front of the camera

[@ddempsey9642]

@@dlamiss I liked those two guys in this, not trying to outshine M&W. Also this sketch was our first brush with M&W -as played by our mother who came home from work saying she had seen these two guys on tv somewhere (our not having a tv) in which they try to outdo each other by interrupting with a "oom oo yatatata". As she proceeded to act it out.(pretty well too as she had been stage entertainer herself) we kids fell about laughing. Even after we had tv * M&W had moved on to other sketches (maybe even the 'better' ones by Eddie Braben the poster below yours said he preferrered, our favourite entertainment by them started off with our mother's own reprise of "boom ooh yatatata" . A never to be forgotten experience for years afterward.

[@Classicalstephen]

In years to come, if anyone asks the question, "Why were Morecambe and Wise the greatest double-act of their time", then please refer them to this clip! Classical Stephen

[@WallChart]

Stephen Timms this or mr preview.

[@rackinfrackin]

Laurel and Hardy are the greatest double act of all time, and don't you forget it, mate.

[@billbryant7194]

Mr preview better known as Greig piano concerto.

[@SueDunMc-]

rackinfrackin I liked Abbott and Costello doing "Who's on first". 😂😂😂

[@martm216]

@@rackinfrackin Laurel and Hardy were great. But they primarily made films. Morecambe and Wise did a live double-act to a studio or theatre audience, and sketches. L & H and M & W are not directly comparable. It's a bit like comparing Peter Sellers and Tommy Cooper.

[@bobmarshall1066]

"Do you know it" says Ern......and Eric quickly replies, "Naaaw, but you don't know it either" Absolutely brilliant!

[@harpothehealer]

As a young kid of about 3 or 4 I think we actually had a record of them doing the 'Boom Oo Yata Ta' I would plat it over and over again. Never seen this before , great thanks for upload 2 comic genius's I miss those Christmas shows they use to do even now.

[@dw69ful]

Everybody remembers their unforgettable Christmas Specials in the 70s. However running in tandem with theses shows, they were also on the road. I was lucky enough to see them twice at the Winter Gardens Margate in the mid 70s. Unbelievably funny and very clever, timing honed to perfection. Whatever they did live or on TV was funny, but I think they were what they were most of there careers a, that is brilliant live performers.

[@Watermarkartwork]

I grew up with this and I love it. I'm 21 and yet I love the 60s

[@marionshovlin2967]

Simply brilliant comedy ,miss them on TV even to this day .

[@annalisefelix6154]

I grew up LISTENING lol to this!(way back in the late 70's!) the tune never left.now I can actually SEE how it was made...hilarious.Showed my teenaged daughter what mum listened to lol.brings back childhood memories while getting dressed for school!

[@keithnaylor1981]

Remember seeing this classic sketch when it was first on tv, and it’s still a gem.

[@paulwallace3593]

Can't beat Morecambe& Wise Brilliant

[@johndearden7931]

"He's a happy little soul" Pure adlib

[@davidroberts7425]

Hard to believe its 58 years old and its still so funny.

[@valw53]

I cried with laughter the first time I saw this. Brilliant.

[@cynthiastone6899]

Me too.

[@BradBrassman]

When you wonder where Reeves and Mortimer get their act from you need look no further.

[@jrgboy]

When this was released on record they couldn't use the song 'Are you Lonesome Tonight' for copyright reasons, so producer Wally Ridley came up with a similar tune 'Do you miss me tonight', clever stuff..

[@michaelolder8848]

I done this for my kids and they passed it on to my grandchildren then who knows,will they pass it on. A great laugh.

[@hoss1962]

My Dad had the single of Boom-oo-yatta-tata in his record collection...not seen the original clip before..

[@yamizer0]

lost in youtube and found this video... No regret..

[@brianw9242]

Bloody brilliant - such happy memories . One of their best. Brian

[@Zipper696969]

Sid and Dick were their first and greatest scriptwriters...

[@dlamiss]

Braben was their greatest writer. Hill and Green stifled them by having to be semi present on the shows

[@SueDunMc-]

David R Coe I never knew that, thanks!

[@SueDunMc-]

dlamiss Oh, didn't know that either 🙏🏻. I've learned so much today and it's all been hilarious. Thank you.🙏🏻

[@ninjaboy1965]

Genius. British humour at its best.

[@stevemanby357]

He wont sell many ice creams going at that speed ! Oh the thinks w remember from our youth !!!

[@malcolmmarshall4371]

That was Eric and ern in bed very fun

[@valaudae1809]

I still say that line every time an emergency vehicle goes past.👍🏻

[@1972jonboy]

@@valaudae1809 me too 😊

[@lardyl]

Eric Morecambe, gone but not forgotten ATV ditto - gotta love the little box in top right corner of the screen (after 5:15) saying the adverts were coming :-)

[@tonymartinchilcott2519]

Love it simply love it Grew up watching them . Never ever get tied of them and there skeches. And not just them . Benny hill Two ronnies Dick enery show All british clasics

[@hissingsid3907]

Good clean fun, not a hint of coarseness, swearing or double entendres and it's still funny today,

[@SueDunMc-]

brian elliot ooh that's pushing it a bit though eh? 😂

[@97channel]

Arsenal.

[@strutherhill]

Two old men in deckchairs....

[@spartacusvikinga]

A spot on assessment.

[@xshortiixx6425]

I grandad played this for me when I was about 5 and again when I was 8 still remember it from this day

[@robs639]

Absolute genius. Still hilarious after all these years.

[@luciatilyard2827]

I don't think we will ever see the like again.

[@mauricehawkins2968]

its true. Eric Morecambe was a comedy genius as was Ernie wise. Ernie was always picking away at Eric and yet when you saw him pull that face and quiver his lips he was so like a child who has been told off. some of the replies he said were near the knuckle but certainly tame by today's standards a TRUE comedy genius and we loved him and boy do we miss him now! what's more; how did he do the bag trick? alas when he died he took the secret with him. the day he died was a sad day for comedy and no mistake.

[@ukar69]

Maurice Hawkins the bag trick is quite simple, you hold the bag between your thumb and middle finger and them move them like you’re snapping your fingers. Nobody could do it like Eric though.

[@theking-nz1ut]

Eric and Ernie best British double act. 👍👍👍

[@timatkins5956]

Just pure innocent comedy.

[@Cyndithia68]

2022 in Canada and I still love this. Only got the boom to go lol.

[@Basman59]

My dear old dad was 28 when this was on I was a wee lad of 3 but I remember throughout my life my dad impersonating Eric and singing this to me to make me laugh. They brought so many happy memories and can make you smile just about through anything. Bloody funny and so clever.

[@Basman59]

I just remembered we had this on 45 pretty much says it all

[@krombee]

The "Won't you play that simple melody" and "Musical Dreamers" song is the same thing they used when they had Elton John on the show :P

[@neilwilson5785]

Amazing. I don't even know how they did it. Probably a mixture of talent and extreme hard work. And fun.

[@johnrobertson8263]

superb , talent at its finest

[@devongeordie75]

They were the epitome of family entertainment. Brilliant comedy.

[@dorothykazer1371]

Great. Brings back memories of Eric and Little Ern.

[@williammacey3674]

The tissues are inning out whilst I am wiping the tears away.

[@metafis]

I saw this when it was first transmitted ..I was 12 and laughed so much my face hurt for days afterwards.

[@rosalindadesouches4277]

Love them, so many good memories and such wonderful laughs miss them xx

[@bryandale2318]

Real brilliant British humour, never dirty, just perfect.

[@soppdrake]

I met Eric Morcambe a long time ago. Funny sketch!!! Remember seeing it at the time -- their show was a weekly highlight.

[@barbarakirk3064]

'Won't You Play A Simple Melody' was also used in the episode where Elton John was a guest.

[@billbryant7194]

And the whole thing was done without a single swear word, unlike today's comedians who use nothing but it seems.

[@zaftra]

I heard dick plenty o times.

[@tlw4237]

Their early stage act, which made their reputation i n the first place, was rather less polite and restrained than what was acceptable on the TV at the time.

[@kathycorner8727]

Yes!!!!!

[@tombrydson781]

Bill Bryant you. Cannot best quality

[@TheGreatPresenter]

*sigh*

[@SnowSaska]

Priceless and brilliant

[@fenech97]

They were great comedians. Thanks for sharing.

[@Freimaco]

I've been looking for this one for years! So glad to have finally found it.

[@clintstark7370]

TV Is lost without them, they were fantastic

[@The_Capri_Kid]

Love the bloke in the audience's raucous laughter at Ernie's 'he's an ooer' comment about Sid!

[@slavebee]

so fantastic ...great show

[@TheBoyFromNorfolk]

Wow they look young! Never seen this one before. Genius!

[@AVONBEAR]

a sheer delight to see this again !! ...thank you !!

[@sylviarankine6485]

remember watching this a long way back... funny then ,,, even funnier now

[@maureenm8462]

I would find it hard to pick between morcombe and wise and the two ronnies as they were 2 great double acts and are still great to watch today.

[@Bevc55]

Ohhhhhh these two were and still are my favourite comedians...they were the best...mind you Eric Morecambe or Eric Barthlomew as was...is from my old home town Mrecambe......but ya still cant beat Northern humour..... :)

[@rickheaton757]

These 2 guys have helped me pull girls for years.. the invisible ball in paper bag...god i love thses 2..

[@RIKU25able]

Love this, hilarious and not a foul word!! two of the all time best

[@tapdance86]

I LOVE THESE TWO!! Eric has the cutest smile :)

[@lynmatthews8252]

I’m watching in 2024!! There’s a statue of Ernie outside of our post office!! Very sadly no Eric. He’s in Morcame. Should’ve done both together in both places.

[@Ailuj234]

I really miss them :-(

[@MrJames19676]

Best double act by a country mile... Brilliant!

[@alancooper9632]

Absolutely magic.

[@chrisgibson5267]

Ha! I'd only ever seen the later version where the song is, " Will you miss me tonight when I'm gone".

[@jvisch]

There was an actors strike so the other actors were the actual writers

[@nkt1]

jvisch I wondered why their comic timing was slightly off.

[@Krzyszczynski]

This wasn't a one-off. Dick Hills and Sid Green quite often joined in the act as support players or stooges. I can clearly remember an ATV series a few years after this, when they were at different times: * German soldiers from WW1 * Japanese ceremonial dancers * custard-pie throwers (in a sketch where there were only three pies, and Eric was the one who didn't get one - you always knew he was going to cop the lot; the humour came from how they managed to string it out till the inevitable climax) They even starred in their own six-part sketch series "Those Two Fellas" (c1965), but without Eric and Ernie, their limitations as interpreters of the material soon became sadly apparent.

[@Bondek1996]

Dick was loving his moment on camera clearly. Little Ern pulling some classic expressions.

[@bonnie43uk]

+Bondek hi bondek, have you heard of Max Wall?

[@Bondek1996]

bonnie43uk I don't think so but I have a feeling I should've. Sounds faintly familiar.

[@AngelicAmygdala]

+bonnie43uk I've heard of Max Wall! I remember him being Professor Wallofski and doing the silly walks. I remember Charlie Drake and Stanley Baxter, too. Baxter's impersonation of Her Majesty used to crack me up, even as young as I was. Those guys really did have funny bones.

[@valw53]

@@bonnie43uk I saw him in Die Fledermaus as the jail keeper Frosch at the Coliseum, English National Opera. Another time Frankie Howerd.

[@bonnie43uk]

@@valw53 you must be getting on a bit valw, like me, 62 now :-)

[@neilfleming2787]

always loved this sketch

[@promerops]

What really kills me are Eric's ad libs - brilliant!

[@alanbrookes8716]

They changed their routine. They had some sort of copyright issues with "Are You Lonesome Tonight", so the next time they did this routine they used a different song.

[@DARRBEV]

love this sketch, a bit like a British "who's on first" Abbot and Costello sketch or "the hedge sketch" Awesome when done this good

[@synthonaplinth5980]

Funnily enough, M&W were huge Abbott and Costello fans, they would go to the movies until they knew the sketches backwards.

[@yo519ge]

got this tune in my head the other day. God bless YT!!

[@goodbyerawlings]

All the right notes but in the wrong order.

[@JintySteam1]

YES I've wanted to see the actual sketch for ages :D

[@JoMulhollandisOzcloggie]

Love it! I keep coming back...

[@JulieJackson1]

Simply the best.

[@97channel]

The bit where Ernie fluffs the lyrics to 'Won't You Play A Simple Melody' is hilarious because of the way Eric deals with it. Ernie is obviously in some difficulty and Eric comes to his rescue in the most professional manner, which may have actually made the mistake go unnoticed by most of the audience. His friendship to Ernie is so obviously true, for him to have recognised that he was in desperate need of help and he came to his rescue without hesitation. Then, knowing he'd gotten Ernie back on his feet, he threw him under a bus by making it known that he'd messed up. That's a friendship, right there. Be there to help, be there to take the mickey. The fact that it makes Ernie laugh so hard, is a sweet moment of friends getting a laugh from one another without any bitterness. Fleeting moment, but one which says so much about why their partnership had that magic. No bad air when a joke is made at their expense, because the loyalty is already proven. Eric didn't get the laugh in the heat of Ernie's problem, he got it when he knew he'd rescued him and everything was fine. Like how you'd be serious if a friend injured themselves, then crack jokes about it when they recovered from it. Lovely stuff.