rutles - piggy in the middle

[@robharvey5060]

"Bible punching heavyweight, evangelistic boxing kangaroo." One of the great lines in rock history. Innes is a genius.

[@imdebossgamer2711]

That is poetry, brilliant wordplay

[@koolkyle3913]

I dissigagry, it is " I'm out in my underware and I don't care"

[@waynej2608]

@@koolkyle3913 they say revolution's in the air I'm dancing in my underwear And I don't care! -Ron Nasty😎✌

[@waynej2608]

It's sublime.

[@karpovgambit9190]

I'm ashamed to admit it but I hardly notced the lyrics, because I was mesermierized by the video... :)

[@johnhill84]

The Beatles did a great parody of this called I Am The Walrus. Check it out.

[@ValleyoftheRogue]

Which was a dig at Bob Dylan by John Lennon.

[@mrwittyone]

A Wikia article had this to say about that other band: The Beatles were a Rutles parody band and the only one recognized by Rutle Corps. The Beatles are comprised of John Lennon(Nasty) Paul McCartney(Dirk) George Harrison(Stig) and Ringo Starr(Barry). All The Beatles, just as the Rutles, were born and raised in Liverpool. Although being praised by Dirk, Stig and Barry, Nasty has been quoted as saying "God do those idiots have nothing better to do." The Rutles considered suing the Beatles in 1966 for copyright infringement but were too tired that day.

[@plscometomychannel1007]

Official remastered version is blocked in my country

[@tostare]

More of a pastiche than a parody, I'd say. If it's a good thing in its own right, rather than solely a piss-take, then it's a pastiche. But, yeah, The Beatles did some decent stuff too.

[@pennylane1268]

😂😂😂

[@Housemartinuk]

If you play it backwards, whilst drinking tea and standing on your head, you can hear a recipe for roast pork stuffing.

[@Srlancelot39]

Instructions unclear; ended up with New York cheesecake.

[@jamesward8620]

+MONTYthePYTHON Yeah, it's hard to hear.

[@jamesmckean3221]

Palpable nonsense.

[@jorgeborwell6767]

I was going to try that but was chinned by an evangilistic boxing kangaroo (though I'm not sure of its weight category)....

[@cliffhughes6010]

@Truth & Justice Indeed.

[@karmicselling4252]

Somewhere else in several parallel universes The Rutles changed the face of popular music and The Beatles were the parody act.

[@waynej2608]

One band's civilization, is another band's universe. They say evolutions in the street. I'm dancin' with Amanda Peet, and ain't she sweet! Hey blimey, limey, Don't try and fine me..screww who de do Screw who de doooooo 😎

[@alanr4447a]

I thought it was "I'm dancin' with Samantha Peel, cor ain't she surreal!" Samantha Peel was, of course, the early character name concept for who eventually became "Emma Peel" on 'The Avengers' (or was it 'The Offenders'?), Dirk and Nasty's favorite TV show in the 60s. Stig hated it, though. He used to turn the sound down on it and say rude things.

[@ericthompson3402]

Yes Karmic! It certainly could go that way. Beatles spoofing Ruttles! 'Cause Ruttles are just as good if not better!!

[@archvaldor]

To be honest the first time I watched the Rutles I didn't really get it because it seemed to be a very accurate simulation of the actual Beatles rather than a parody. Didn't help that the actual Beatles were actually more often eccentric/weird/surreal than the Rutles.

[@deanfordi2804]

Corny but funny

[@FoRtHeWiNConnor]

This has actually gone from being a Brilliant spoof of a Beatles track,to being one of my favourite songs EVER!!!!!

[@kentclark6420]

For some reason I'm thinking of pig in a blanket.

[@Vlad65WFPReviews]

Agree - I prefer it to Walrus.

[@wombleofwimbledon5442]

It's legitimately good lol.

[@The5thGen]

Same !

[@RoyFive]

One man's civilization is another man's jungle, yeah...Neil Innes is a total genius.

[@SunTeleLeo]

yeah)

[@mafergusonband]

Yeah

[@Wolfington]

I nicked that for the headline of an article I wrote once - it's a great line

[@waynej2608]

Innes for President!

[@jonforbes9792]

That line is Bob Dylan in quality.

[@MichaelLantz]

I think these guys should be in "The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame"

[@TeekiesPlace]

+Michael Lantz Agreed...best parody band ever. BTW, is Weird Al in the rock in roll hall of fame? He's done some BRILLIANT parodies.

[@MichaelLantz]

+Buffalo Springthorpe Sadly,No

[@waynej2608]

I wholeheartedly agree! Get the pre fab four in the r & r hall of fame. Geeez talk about your month of Sundays!

[@deanfordi3902]

The Hall of Shame but that's supposed to be funny

[@jontowers6780]

They're way better than Green Day ever was.

[@trance23]

Oasis is one of the finest Rutles tribute bands. Ever.

[@TheHedLettuce]

They couldn't carry Nasty's luggage!

[@msog99]

Actually true

[@johnwilliams2479]

Is an all

[@BrianRoberson-k7g]

So is Quagmire.

[@NoBody-xg1wg]

Yeah, but only draggy George Harrison dirges.

[@slaterslater5944]

Noel Gallagher wishes SO HARD he'd written this. Oasis were the world's best Rutles tribute band.

[@ronyanai4627]

Noel wrote this for 7 albums straight

[@ronitennant5253]

The unintelligible words at 1:13 are backwards "This little piggy went to market." God, I love this song!! It's so brilliant 👏 🙌 👌🏼 😄 😍

[@iancrockert5110]

Their first Album was recorded in 20 minutes, the second Album took even longer!

[@trilingual6725]

RIP Neil. I think I've listened to this ten times in a row--it is its own animal, and brilliant at that 😎

[@dfar1962]

I never realized that the Beatles actually got their ideas from the Rutles. Truly the Rutles most under rated band ever!

[@mikewa2]

Only Neil Innes could do this, true genius.

[@lisaknox7722]

Rip neil. The closest to John That we ever had. Gonna miss you neil.😢

[@neilus]

If there is one Rutles song i actually prefer to the original...it is this. The outtro is absolutely brilliant. 3:17 this little piggy went WOOOOOO omg thats so good

[@darrenjray7115]

It wasn't the strongest idea for a Rutles film - four Oxford History professors on a hitchhiking tour of tea shops in the Rutland area - and was slammed mercilessly by the critics.

[@waynej2608]

'Yeah. Well, the damn BBC showed it on Boxing Day and in black and white, not even in color.' - Barry Wom I rest my case.

[@peterfreeman6677]

Critics? Ha! What do they know about anything?

[@JoeCheap]

The art of writing a song that sounds so much like another but is actually totally different must have a name.

[@Strange_Phenomena]

Yes, it is called a 'pastiche.'

[@JoeCheap]

+joe paluka Thank you captain!

[@TeekiesPlace]

+Joe Cheap It's called PLAGIARISM. Just ask George about MY SWEET LORD and HE'S SO FINE. Ironically, GEORGE GOT SO FINED....

[@TeekiesPlace]

+Joe Cheap The difference between a pastiche and plagiarism is so fine that it's been buying Rolls Royces for copyright infringement attorneys for a many a decade.

[@jamesfnordner5518]

+Buffalo Springthorpe Heh. Neil Innes said that e had not, in fact, listened to any Beatles music in a year or more when he sat down to write the songs - but he still came up with more than one that were TOO close.

[@gustavefrankfurter6462]

I always tell friends that if they like The Beatles, they will LOVE The Rutles!

[@macharper8214]

+Gustave Frankfurter Nah, I think its more like if you love The Beatles you will likely like the Rutles.

[@johnmunoz5041]

Mac Harper how about if you love the Rutles,you'll more than likely like the Beatles

[@dynjarren7523]

The Rutles Rule!

[@daBEAGLE1017]

I today heard the rutles and fell in love.

[@2bobaf]

@@johnmunoz5041 how about if you likely like the Rutles, you'll lovely love the Beatles?

[@Matt7895]

Just think about the copious amounts of tea needed to come up with this song.

[@jpm61]

And biscuits!

[@waynej2608]

'I have had tea. Lots of tea. Indian tea. And biscuits ' - Paul McCartney Oops, I mean Dirk McQuickley! 😉😂👏

[@nickkraitor6560]

Earl Grey, extra strong

[@alansmyth2204]

Matt7895 lots of tea and biscuits

[@wardmckee7407]

Neil Innes, you, sir, are a genius!

[@samgub]

Absolutely magnificent parody of Walrus along with the spoof of the scene from Mystery Tour. The whole Rutles album stands on it's own.

[@OrchestrationOnline]

John Lennon totally loved it! He refused to return the videotape they sent him for approval, and watched it over and over again!

[@waynej2608]

John kept the video and music album. He just couldn't part with 'em. Lol I often wondered why John hadn't at least a cameo, like George. John too, was a huge Python fan and dug this whole project. I realize he was in NYC at the time, but so were Belushi, Akroyd, Murray and Gilda. Oh well, at least he got to enjoy it. 😎👍😆

[@moonbeamskies3346]

John loved it and Paul hated it. One reason is that the guy who played the John character was better looking than the guy who played the Paul character. Plus the Paul character didn't sing or play or write any songs.

[@tedwilliams8879]

@ moonbeamskies The guy who played the Paul character? You mean fucking legend Eric Idle?

[@Defrap22]

@@tedwilliams8879 yeah the guy who played faul mccartney..

[@gregoryeatroff8608]

I think Lennon would have made a great professor of applied narcotics.

[@kaymuldoon3575]

Rutles forever. RIP Neil.

[@raychristensen3760]

If you guys go to George Harrison's 'Crackerbox Palace' video, that's Neil (in drag) pushing George in the baby carriage. Also, Eric Idle directed that vid as well.

[@mehcol]

The genius of Neil Innes. God Bless you and thanks for your talent

[@JulesB-zv9dp]

Here, here 👏👏

[@Knopargajen]

Neil Innes voice is so much like John Lennons!

[@karpovgambit9190]

a perfect mix of irony and respect

[@SuperNevile]

This is actually "I Am The Waitress". However, the BBC banned it for the scatological chorus line "do a pooh pooh". To get over the ban, the Rutles renamed the song "Piggy In The Middle", the BBC didn't notice and it got massive airplay and was a massive hit.

[@MickHargreaves_LSRR]

Wow, REALLY? :)

[@leifvejby8023]

Absolutely - Nevile would never tell a lie, would he?

[@Kauffy901]

A regular Nevile would. Not sure about a SuperNevile.

[@waynej2608]

Yeah, until Nasty blew it up!

[@mariac.9055]

This was a big hit in the USA too. !! My fav Rutles song

[@JulesB-zv9dp]

RIP Neil Innes you are a legend. Absolutely brilliant lyricist and musician. Saw you and the Bonzo's in the 2006 reunion, and grew up listening to yours and Vivian's songs during High School. 👏👏👏

[@guinnesstrail]

RIP, Neil Innes. A true genius.

[@whiteshadow59]

Probably the best song ever recorded

[@JesseTheMindless]

John Lennon thought the film was hilarious

[@leifvejby8023]

And he was absolutely right!!

[@whiteshadow59]

Paul didn't right?

[@meghnasaha4349]

@@whiteshadow59 I suppose the Let's be Natural scene didn't gel well with him. Shame it's my favourite scene. For a Brit I guess he wasn't too good at taking a piss at himself.

[@waynej2608]

@@meghnasaha4349 He wasn't, unfortunately. But his wife, Linda loved it. Yay, for Linda. I'd like to think this may have turned McCartney around, at some point C'mon Dirk, larf it up, it's only a bloody joke! John and George really, really dug it. I think Ringo was ok with it too. Oh well, 'that's showbiz'.

[@OliveAmanita2682]

@@waynej2608 George helped make it. John loved it so much he didn't return the tape they sent for approval. Ringo said it was fun but got sad at the sad scenes. Paul didn't like, but apparently changed his mind later when Linda said it was funny

[@5hineepropertyofleetaemin]

The Rutles is one of the best things ever made! Wow! Classic. Never ever gets old. So clever and on point.

[@mehcol]

The sheer magnificence of Neil. Bewildering.

[@rdecredico]

Unironically one of the best outro's in rock music. Right up there with Sheep by Pink Floyd in that regard.

[@jamesfnordner5518]

Interesting factoids - the Bonzo Dog (doo dah) band (of which Neil Innes was one of the rignleaders) was in "Magical Mystery Tour", performing as the strip-club band. The song? "Death Cab for Cutie".

[@alanollier9683]

And Paul Macartney produced Urban Spaceman.

[@ADayInTheLifeofMrsPerkins]

James Fnordner Death Cab for cutie..

[@angrysquirrelsound8296]

Better than Oasis.

[@juantailor]

Angry Squirrel Sound hah! I was thinking the same!

[@johneshuis1215]

everything is better then oasis

[@leifvejby8023]

What isn't?

[@mattpeckham667]

@@johneshuis1215 You win the internet, sir

[@magna4100]

Who?

[@williamgeorgefraser]

Every time I think of I Am The Walrus, this is what I hear in my mind. Neil Innes is an unrecognised musical genius.

[@peterguglietta5260]

One of the best parodies ever. The pig snorting cracks me up. Neil Innes is brilliant.

[@davidlund4681]

A musical Legacy that will last a lunchtime

[@neilus]

Living legends, who lived on after lots of other living legends had died

[@Radiodaze]

I had long forgotten how utterly brilliant this movie is. It must have been much harder to recreate those Beatle clips than it would be today. No CGI, no easy KZbin lookup of old footage. I had also forgotten Barry Cryer was in the film. I am glad to have lived at the same time as Neil, Eric and Barry to witness their genius. Bill Murray the K. Ha! Piggy In The Middle is quite unreal. I hope the BBC will celebrate this comedy gold in 2018. Is Dirk the waitress? Thank you to all involved. Mesmerising.

[@normanby100]

Creeping like a bogey man, getting up my nose! Priceless. Anyone spot the numerous clues indicating that Stig died?

[@ScarySadFlan]

Stig has been dead for ages, honestly.

[@darrenjray]

Yes, and I believed the 'Barry is also dead' rumour.

[@waynej2608]

Yes. And, even as the quiet one, he'd not said a word since 1966!

[@tyronewhitehead3123]

Love the ruttles seen them live fab this is great footage rest in peace Neil 💕 caroline

[@neilmcdonald5051]

Sad to hear the news of the death of the great Neil Innes

[@MajorSeventh]

Now Neil Peart has passed away. Be careful Mr. McDonald.

[@massimoma1210]

So "Piggy in the mirror" by The Cure is a reference to this song. Really

[@AllTheBestCO]

Forever, long live NEIL Innes! An absolute genius actor and musician. Such a great and classic video. Enjoyed. So well done.

[@davidbirks7166]

I remember when this came out. And I remember when it went back in.

[@zappator]

All you need is cash is still better than many Beatles "serious" documentaries.

[@channelert3687]

zappator i heard George harrison showed Eric Idle the unreleased Beatles film The Long And Winding Road, in which Eric shadowed his script.

[@keithgarevch9801]

It's just a brilliant take on The Beatles careers, in its own right!

[@waynej2608]

@@keithgarevch9801 in it's own write.

[@alanr4447a]

Out of Me Head

[@randallkoch6183]

The Rutles is a parody masterpiece, hands down.

[@warrenpale6231]

I am a Beatles Fan. but this is fucking good

[@olivercarpenter2624]

"but"? you mean "and" right?

[@theo9952]

Every Rutles fan is a Beatles fan !

[@mikewa2]

Complicated production really well mixed. This has all the signs of a Beatle involvement. Excellent work.

[@ZoolGatekeeper]

Notice that the song on the album cover says 'I'm the Waitress' which is this Piggy song. . Would have been great to hear the'Fool on the Pill' song too... Anyway great work by Neil Innes.. Cheese and Onions is my favourite.

[@PFERRO]

George is in this film

[@RataStuey]

1:57 That hang glider... do you see how close it comes to hitting the policemen on the wall? I read that they were genuinely terrified.

[@StevieBB99]

God Speed Ron Nasty... 🌹

[@mehcol]

Always remembered, Neil. Pure genius and thanks to you and Viv for so much fun and laughs.

[@KevTheImpaler]

I can't help thinking this is a sublime work of art, maybe a bit of found art, or maybe I'm just pissed as usual.

[@genevestal9740]

Leave it to these creative superstars to turn a children's nursery rhyme into an excellent song. I just lost it when the bit with Eric Idle as the reporter who had to run into a full gallop when the tv truck sped up, appeared on Saturday Night Live. Little did I know then that two hours of such comedy would be enjoyed later. And of course to close the monumental docudrama from his hospital bed, the reporter Idle asked Mick Jagger if he thought the Rutles would reunite the quick reply of, "I hope not"

[@MrKaywyn]

The music for All You Need Is Cash is staggeringly excellent. The c.d. re issue of The Rutles album is super and Archaeology is equally wonderful.

[@Harold710]

Funny acting, driving on the left side and quite catchy music.

[@jods1]

This was one of the best funny acts comically emulating The Beatles (I mean musically). I love the Rutles' Archaeology album. 😊

[@belladonna131]

THIS WAS GREAT AND WAS ALL THE CRAZE!!! LOTS OF CAMEOS!! EVEN BY GEORGE HARRISON!! WHAT A GOOD SPORT!!! ❤❤❤❤. HE WAS MY FAVORITE! ❤❤❤❤

[@keithhyttinen8275]

RIP Neil. Thanks for the great stuff.

[@terrymcintyre9947]

This is the only thing on the Internet that makes sense.

[@bobwhitworth7263]

Brilliant and loving parody. Fantastic!

[@mikeohagan2206]

the rutles changed my life. neil innes and eric idle are geniuses. they were a big influence on john and paul.

[@darrylharris2616]

Just pure genius - thanks for sharing your video Neil

[@MrStones1963]

When I listen to this song on the CD, at the 3:20 mark, a woman's voice says "Paul McCartney". One almost has to have earphones on, but I always notice the name being spoken. The narrative is only on one side in stereo, but the rest of her speaking is not audible. . . . . Amazing how many levels are present in the Rutles' paradies.

[@SteveRes]

Superb parody of I Am The Walrus. Innes is a genius. Do a poo poo!

[@hippojuice23]

Chess Tauren Bury my body.....

[@toneman335]

Such a great Beatles parody!!!! The Rutles music is so well done and creative!

[@spartyman7]

RIP Neil Innes. Brilliant what he did with Python and The Rutles...

[@VvERingmustmOneven]

this so well shows what madness the Magical Mystery Tour as film was. Got to love this Rutles take on it! Hah!

[@ValleyoftheRogue]

MMT was bad a movie as has ever been made.

[@simonsmith3030]

Being a fan of dairy produce, I was put off when the Rutles claimed to to be bigger than cheeses.

[@thewkovacs316]

i would love it if paul did a rutles cover to see if his audience notices

[@tacomadc]

This was actually a much better film that "Magical History Tour" - lol! Not that that's hard to do.

[@PeterMayer]

I was going to the University of Cincinnati. It was either late and my freshman year or The beginning of my song my year in 1978. We had a new thing called a video room in the student union building where they would show a video on 3/4-in tape for the week. And one week, it was The Rutles. I got hooked immediately.

[@eamonns3030]

Genius. You're sadly missed Neil.

[@kentclark6420]

I so much wish that Neil and Viv were still here.

[@steveogorman6170]

This is the most bizarre and disturbing part of the entire film. Still gives me shivers...

[@johnnypolo1983]

RIP the great Neil Innes

[@GETAUSERNAMEGETALIFE]

Saw The Rutles a couple of months back at The Komedia Bath. Still brilliant! Neil Innes is a genius. He was arguably The fifth Beatle, the seventh Python... and certainly a dog (called Bonzo).

[@2bobaf]

You forgot The fifth Beatle, the seventh Python and the 12th man for the Aldershot Wolfcub Cricket team.

[@kimberlybrown7992]

A little known actual fact: one of the actual policemen who is actually dancing on the actual wall of this actual video is actually one of the original actual policemen who actually danced on the actual wall of the actual Magical Mystery Tour movie. Actually.

[@markstevenson6635]

Literally?

[@davidprice5563]

Thanks for throwing this in - the audio is missing from the main Ruttles 1978 feature.

[@mikehasbrouck6818]

What a band. Long live the Rutles!

[@glenbard657]

The Rutles are a legend. A living legend. A living legend that will live after other living legends have died.

[@seanmcguigan4629]

R.I.P Neil Innes - you will be sadly missed.

It's hard not to love these guys, for doing this..

[@lollypopjo1]

The singer actually could be john lennon with a dry throat if you didnt know otherwise

[@patrickchubey3127]

Man, this brings back a lot of great old memories ,,,, Rutles Forever.

[@laragio]

The Rutles are the second greatest band of all time.

[@myself8027]

Much better than The Rolling Stones!

[@jerryturner3252]

@@myself8027 you got balls to say that

[@waynej2608]

I know, right behind Arthur Hodgeson and The Kneecaps. 👍

[@chrishutt66yt]

I absolutely mean this! I believe the "coda riff" of this song is BETTER than "I am the walrus"!

[@mrmusickhimself]

I was a HUGE Monty Python fan back in 1996, so I ended up being introduced to The Rutles before The Beatles...and I prefer the former.

[@cheeseandonions9558]

I don't blame you... people have the natural distate for any music that was composed before they were born... unless it's classical

[@jimbrown7812]

Can't get enough of this song.

[@AndrewsSister75]

Bye Ron Nasty. Enjoy your tea with John Lennon

[@andyhinds542]

Those legs in the front of the tent crack me up every time!

[@Fuzcapp]

Apparently John and Yoko pissed themselves laughing - especially at the "shower scene". Paul, however, was not amused. Especially since Linda thought it was hilarious. (According to Eric Idle's commentary on the DVD).

[@SteveCarras]

Paul maybe had guilt and shame for patterning "Penny Lane"(1978) after Ther Rutles's "Doubleback Alley"(1967).

[@Fuzcapp]

Steve Carras Hey yeah - I never noticed ...

[@mafergusonband]

Well we all know Paul is dead and that’s his replacement!!! The real Paul would have never let Linda like the movie!

[@mafergusonband]

Well we all know Paul is dead and that’s his replacement!!! The real Paul would have never let Linda like the movie!

[@mafergusonband]

Well we all know Paul is dead and that’s his replacement!!! The real Paul would have never let Linda like the movie!

[@birdthompson]

you experts crack me up! I love this song!

[@burkholdst.rudderberg3574]

Compared with today's music, The Rutles sound pretty good!

[@patrickbone6171]

The Great Neil Innes Sued by the Beatles Yet sued Oasis for How sweet to be an idiot! Worth a listen

[@felipeantunes4485]

THE TITLE - SONG : " TRAGICAL HISTORY TOUR" ( Dirk McQuickly - Ron Nasty. ) Lead Vocal : DIRK McQUICKLY. Has arrived ! Long live the Tragical History Tour!! Long live the Tragical History Tour!! The Tragical History Tour is here to take you. Let's travel now! Travel on the Tragical History Tour. Travel on the Tragical History Tour. We will prepare now to travel : You will like it! ( SOLO ) ( And the magic will begin .... ) Ah! It's Tragical History Tour. Ah! It's Tragical History Tour. The Tragical History Tour want to accomplish your adventure it will be unforgettable for everyone. Come today !! *************** ( P ) ( G) 1967

[@oakchar]

In the movie my favorite part is when the Rutles come down the stairs. I don't know why but that always cracks me up.

[@salvadormarley2360]

So this is where Oasis got their inspiration.

[@nojbovi9584]

That thought crossed my mind

[@kafkatrap6812]

The playout of Primal Scream's Movin' On Up is totally ripped off this.

[@nelsonx5326]

80 years later and still fresh.