Song For Wossy by Tim Minchin

As performed on 'Friday Night With Jonathan Ross', BBC One, 2nd July 2010.

[@Chlegend22]

For those who don't get the Wayne Rooney joke: This show aired 5 days after England was eliminated from the 2010 World Cup in the round of 16. Rooney was England's top striker (potential goal scorer) but he failed to score a goal in 4 matches. It was a very timely joke.

[@stratoskakalis1580]

Chlegend22 oh thanks I was wondering that!

[@michaelcookielover6091]

That makes much more sense. Never heard of him, thought he might be gay.

[@theducvu5196]

I always thought he just meant his wife had no chance with Rooney. It's 100 times funnier now.

[@AKAMustang]

He meant that as well, classic Minchin double entendre.

[@matthewrandell5055]

I feel like when you know he's a footballer you can assume

[@formerctgovernordannelmall1452]

The level of respect Tim holds for Wossy is so noticeable. The mutual amiability shared between the two is charming, really!

[@lucaspelegrino1]

Yes, you can tell by the lyrics too.

[@Jaikay1]

Lucas Pelegrino - Ahahaha.

[@markparkin5372]

A proper bromance between them both

[@Crimethoughtfull]

True fact...I'm an American who has been in NZ for 3 years, and, yeah, the Brit sense of humour is WHACK. The more you rag on someone the more you like them. This is true in the Southern States, but we wouldn't go this far. The Brits don't have that Evangelical base-level to start from...so I totally get this.

[@KuraIthys]

@@Crimethoughtfull Tim's Australian, but they share the same kind of humour in many ways, so it still works...

[@jamielawrie8993]

This man could sing about genocide hes commited and i would still sing along

[@TheOriginalElkstone]

Probably the kind of guy to sing about Christian genocide though

[@Cindyd25]

Same

[@DerbJd]

"Couple of whips and an under water camera" !! Spat my tea up my nose!

[@qwertyTRiG]

Love isn't all wine and roses. Sometimes it's handcuffs and cheese.

[@VeroniqueCG]

I don't think there has ever been a time where this delightful man has not entertained me, made me smile, made me laugh out loud and felt thoroughly glad that I listened to his marvellous improvisations. I think he is gorgeous.

[@leethomson4497]

Veronica Denyer dont know if you have heard it but he was on conan and preformed a song called 'inflatable you' one of the best!

[@tombartley1025]

Yeah, Tim's not bad either.

[@Crimethoughtfull]

My early exposure to him was via "Happy Little Africuns"...I couldn't decide if he was amazing or openly awful. I've since discovered that "amazing" is the correct choice.

[@04whim]

I need a Tim and Wossy team on a Big Fat Quiz.

[@lauravturner]

All the yes. It's a shame he is probably too busy these days with his broadway musicals.

[@sabinrawr]

How has this not happened? Did Jane say yes and now it's awkward?

[@OisirM]

I really really want to see how Jane reacted to this. Also, the 'oooh!' at 2:24 had me on the floor.

[@daisyterry4408]

2:24

[@AvoirJoseph]

*OOOOH*

[@Mirage63]

Now THAT is what I call tallent. Writing a song for one single show and hitting it out of the park. Brilliant.

[@stevenb3190]

Tim Minchin looks like a Tim Burton creation in real life 😂 I love it!

[@bjap1563]

Betelgeuse but alive

[@firstlightmentalhealth7402]

H3 has referred to himself as "the love child of Liberace and Edward Scissorhands".

[@MultiOMFG1]

The preciseness of the changes in Tim's face at 0:27 - 0:29 never ceases to kill me. I laugh my ass off every time. He's such a damn good actor.

[@SerinBryce112211]

My favorite part is how sincere Wossy looks at 0:16 . It's beautiful. And then 0:21 he's offended, at 0:25 he's considering it, and 0:30 he's offended again. He laughs at 1:28 though, so it's all okay.

[@JohnSmith-cy8hq]

+Bryce L They're friends... he's acting... it's banter...

[@PianoDiary85]

and by the end he's making bruschetta.

[@gemmaleighton3308]

Omg his voice at 2:37 when he says "with you" now that is pure talent. Tim Minchin is such a genius!

[@Krystalmyth]

Gemma Leighton Because he sings from the heart. He said that as much as sung it. Tim is a beautiful, beautiful man.

[@sanshields1]

Clever, clever man. Excellent Tim Minchin. Nothing compares.

[@ethanlammar9794]

+Sandra Shields Yea he's clever, Clever as Voltaire (Please tell me someone got that)

[@Someguy-my3he]

Come over to the dark side and you'll get it too!

[@ethanlammar9794]

+Some guy Ha, after reading that again i got it. Thank you for that

[@trueredpanda1538]

@@ethanlammar9794 gotta love voltaire as well, both tim and voltaire do have the same sense off humor, just not the same instruments being used 😂

[@cryptx21]

the look on wossy's face when Tim first says "wife" priceless

[@vickeleaks]

Have been watching this clip every day since about august 2010. Did a remake of it at my best friends wedding. Huge success! Really appreciated.

[@cogidubnus1953]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@robochrish]

I LOVE this song!

[@platonicspree]

Ahh, how I love this man. ♥

[@BradRWills]

Absolute, total, and utter, GENIUS.

[@berryrandomxxs]

tim you have done it again...great song i laughed sooooo much good job!!!

[@buzzardbeatniks]

well, that's just about the funniest thing I've seen in a while.

[@zaraLevina97]

Awwwww! That's a totally sweet song!

[@PatrickSpelman]

i love him i met him last year and he is amazingly nice and close with his fans

[@Msyaoigod]

I must have watched ty a million times but e never gets old :)

[@bevarnold4945]

Tim Minchin, such a breath of WA fresh air!

[@retrorocketrhiannon]

I absolutely loved Johnathons expressions in this and the photo the photo was good. I love TIM he's so funny.

[@TokerSmurf]

@Horatio - 'awesome' is definitely the right word - they are truly amazing!!!! He is a very lucky man to be waking up to them every morning..

[@suitov]

I so hope this was kept as a genuine surprise to Ross. Those reaction shots. Absolute genius. :D

[@thereceptionist]

Always awesome.

[@MA6IC666]

awesome tim. was waiting for this.

[@jackyshaw8]

tim minchin never fails to make me smile

[@catwalkster]

You are so good. Amazing voice and the songs are so funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱

[@jarrowlass]

excellent cant wait to see him in december

[@TheDankNarwhal]

Love it.

[@TheUnDeadPrincess1]

awww love when he sings with you at the end awwwww

[@Ookoolicious]

From the U.S., and I think they're friggin awesome.

[@MaxSabba]

Incredible

[@-8_8-]

I swear he's timeless. He always makes me feel better, even when he's condemning someone. I sure hope some of his countrymen hate him. Over here that's a sign you wont be going anywhere, because your stuff is quality.

[@thepuppyjustshatitse]

This is amazing but you know that wossy has heard this song before. But still makes out it is his first time hearing this song. You legend Tim keep it going

[@TheRandomharv]

Never been a better one than Tim. Incredible😂

[@meow353]

Isn't that grin just so cute!!! Watching his dvds and seeing that grin makes me giggle lol :')

[@carmariax]

This cracks me up every time :D

[@Supiok]

This man deserves the world.

[@normalityhurtsx]

"it just happens to be a song about how i want to make sweet love to your wife" "oooh"

[@love1life0]

brilliant!

[@aussiebloke609]

Gotta love how he finishes the song by blaming the producers for telling him "to be totally honest." Great touch!

[@randomcheesecake555]

both of them are top guys

[@floppaboppa]

Amazing pianist!

[@VeganBytes]

Legend .

[@JayVermaMusic]

Love the ending

[@awesomeannikax]

This is brilliant :]

[@SuperGuro]

an awesome song for an awesome dude performed by an even more awesome dude. :D

[@India.H]

He's such a legend

[@nonutsnorris]

Brilliant..As usual.. ;)

[@Tjune84]

His shoes are off! He had them on during the interview, but this is the Tim I know!

[@KingFluffs]

Tim minchin is awesome

[@sharynhayden]

LOVES.

[@magggie]

i did a remake of this song on my best friends wedding reception as a part of my best man-toast. it was a huge success!

[@danielm-k7393]

brave soul

[@francescariley6839]

Love it.

[@FunkyMonkeyJunkie302]

The way he picks up the photo at the end and hugs it ... reminds me of me ... hugging photos of him... te he he. He's so cute!

[@CaptainSamstein]

I remember watching this on TV when he did it, this is what got me into the Minchin! :D

[@tristanjohnson4477]

I'm from Australia and I love your talk shows. Although ours can be just as weird.

[@Cory11cab]

The closed captions for this is hilarious!

[@zacp96]

i love how wossy is just fine with it!:')

[@MeganandLizForever97]

Jonathan Ross' face at the beginning is amazing!

[@Isamudyson84]

You rock Tim.

[@nestorsdragon8057]

This made me cry...

[@Smilesallnightlong]

Three years on, this still makes me laugh :)

[@isolationav]

tim you are a man of good taste :)

[@xxlittlemissowenxx]

Tim Minchin is a BEAUT!!! :D

[@keithdavison2960]

Gosh I remember this blew my mind

[@djamesc]

Legend

[@therampantbookworm]

this is the best going away present ever :D

[@TheTom1000]

Brilliant

[@Brunerzzzz]

The end piano bit gives me shivers

[@Xero4tube]

Awesome

[@lipperproject]

Wow, so funny. He is so creative that it's truly inspiring.

[@MattyGkid]

Love Ross' reaction at first when he hears "I just want to make sweet love to you", he doesn't actually look that surprised haha!

[@tossell1969]

Gonna miss ya Jon. LOADS n LOADS. Tim you are my kinda god. X

[@LoxiDays33]

So cute at the end when he hugs the photo

[@IRosamelia]

Minchin is a mad genius

[@CynicalRhys]

Genius

[@borjadetorres7747]

This man is an animal. What a genius!

[@peachiecheeks4924]

"Just one night, Jane, would embiggen me"

[@Sigurd_Alemaker]

And I love the fact that Embiggen is now officially a word!

[@sten0ne]

Tim you are the best there is =) TIM FOR THE WIN!

[@oxymoron283]

His hair is amazing

[@TheZingating]

I asked a friend if they knew who ' the legend ' tim minchin was. They replied: " Is he the crazy guy, that wears eyeliner but no shoes. And has wacky hair." All I could do was nod and say " exactly - the legend." x

[@DarenSankari]

........HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...... best "love" song EVER

[@lueysixty-six7300]

Ahhhhhhh.... Art to a deadline

[@mikethestrange]

well done sir.. well done

[@muffin8or]

Started off so emotional. Great twist :)

[@TheHalfjob123]

That piano from 2.38 - 2.49... Absolutely brilliant!!! Shame there is clapping over it!!! Tim, you should do a tutorial for you for songs!!

[@semipro199]

2:40-2:49 .... mind blown by piano playing.....

[@fishfoodlad]

It's weird how this is so funny and but somehow at the end turns in to a really nice send-off

[@matthewbullock2996]

This man is genius

[@MsTae2012]

Consciousness.

[@Whackjob]

Tim Minchin is a genius. Not that I'm telling you guys anything new. I just felt like saying it for the ten thousandth time. Because even that isn't enough.

[@Gnarfledarf]

What a power move!

[@ImJustGlen]

i've loved tim since i saw him in 2008 at the secret policemans ball...

[@demonizyt]

Life. The best-veiled rhyme ever!?