St. James Infirmary - Hugh Laurie

[@geoffrey1001]

Should we all just admit that Hugh Laurie is living his best life? First, famous comedian on two, hugely successful British shows. Second, wildly popular and loved dramatic actor. Third, tremendously talented musician. And he seems to be healthy, happily married, and have a great family. What a guy!

[@Adriano.C]

Damn, bro... my life is a sh*t.

[@mihaelanegritu1709]

"Some guys have all the luck..."

[@matthewwinegarden]

Don't forget his book. Well written mystery!

[@geoffrey1001]

@@matthewwinegarden I didn't know about that! Have to check it out.

[@serjherman]

Yep. He's an insanely awesome guy. Too bad he sold out to illuminuts, though. But I guess you can't achieve anything there unless you sell out.

[@Bluekuh]

Dr. Blues is in the House

[@bvisonl]

lmao

[@athnaahmed8366]

Or Dr.house is in the blues? Hhmmmmm

[@HrLBolle]

good one

[@arwahsapi]

This is House music

[@HrLBolle]

@@athnaahmed8366 Dr. House has the blues?

[@tomcartwright7134]

To play a blues standard on piano is one thing , but to be able execute the subtle trills is quite extraordinary. He has a great soulful voice.

[@barbarakenn7743]

Amazing

[@tsstrat]

Yes, he does have a terrific voice for the blues. As @Barbara Kenn says--amazing. I've never seen him act, but have heard he can do other stuff, and here's your proof. These polymaths are always really good at everything that interests them.

[@schwepes2002]

This piece by Cab Calloway taught me that our rock was not our creation but something we learned from others.

[@Bella-fz9fy]

@@schwepes2002The song goes back to the 17th century and was originally a folk song/lament.

[@ednaatluxton4918]

Many blues songs were and are played on pianos.

[@55lisadiane]

Comedy, drama, best-selling novels, piano, soulful singing, saxaphone , percussion and harmonica. It should be illegal, the talent that this man possesses. I adore him.

[@mikecurtis389]

What else can't he do?

[@55lisadiane]

I loved his Appalachian accent in a funny musical skit with Stephen Fry. He played guitar and sang a parody country song. He's limitless.

[@threethymes]

He was also a brilliant rower. His dad won a gold medal for rowing at the olympics and that was his goal too.

[@sythiadawn]

He's definitely got more than his share of talent and gifts. Seriously, can he at least spare one note so then I could claim not to be totally untalented? 😁

[@Mscellany1]

Who wouldn't?

[@WatchesTrainsAndRockets]

I would love to sit in a blues club somewhere and listen to him perform all night into the wee hours.

[@hjarnansjarn5969]

I would love to find a blues club where you can sit all night into the wee hours.

[@wandelgartking5446]

Tell me if you guys discover something like that

[@jimdecamp7204]

Me too, but my liver would not survive.

[@williammichael2156]

@@hjarnansjarn5969 Me too

[@lagal73]

Laurie's dirge-like piano introduction to St James Infirmary is quite moving, and with the great Allen Toussaint conducting the horns and winds, I simply don't have sufficient superlatives to describe what listening to the music means to me.

[@TobeyFairre7861]

The arrangement of this piece by Hugh Laurie is probably my favourite of the one's I've listened to.

[@joemendiola7345]

And also Joe Williams and Lou Rawls.

[@lindaharris1429]

I agree.

[@leobardojuarez5438]

Totally agree.the best by far

[@oscarsill7415]

Hot Lips Page by far has the best version for me. Absolutely epic talent. This one is brilliant tho and very different compared

[@thebrutusmars]

Never forget the great James Booker.

[@suzanneeder]

Intro was mesmerizing but when Hugh started to sing. I was hooked the first time. Love this!!

[@hollyb6885]

Same with me. First mesmerized then hooked. What a great time for be alive with this much talent in the world!

[@hilander5293]

From the little I have heard, this is a man with a voice that can sing

[@richardosullivan8102]

Love it when a performance allows you time to hear every voice, instrument, or backing vocal instead of each fighting each getting in the way of each other.

[@DeniseReedis]

I had NO idea he was so musically gifted on the piano! He can belt a tune, too.

[@55lisadiane]

Add guitar, percussion, harmonica and published novelist under a pseudonym.

[@davidscothern8513]

He can belt a tune... in an accent that is not his!

[@johnhobson9165]

On Jeeves and Wooster, Hugh and Stephen Fry did an intriguing version of Minnie The Moocher.

[@nathandavis293]

@@johnhobson9165 to this day any time I hear that song I think of Stephen Fry dryly saying "Hootie hootie hootie hoo, sir."

[@johnhobson9165]

@@nathandavis293 I think about the lines where the King of Sweden "gave her a home built of gold and steel/A diamond car with platinum wheels" and Fry says "That was awfully good of King Gustav".

[@jackvoss175]

One of my buddies in Nam would sing this when he got drunk. A real blues song. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@mglamarmd1]

Welcome Home.

[@bobbiestreet8275]

Hugh Laurie has brought me back to Jazz.

[@Tysto]

This song is a variant of "The Gambler's Blues", which is a based on "St James Infirmary", which has a melody closer to "The Streets of Laredo", both of which are based on a very old song called "The Unfortunate Rake" (which also starts at St James' Hospital). There are several other variants as well. Some are about cowboys or soldiers who have been shot; some about gamblers or prostitutes who have caught syphilis (a much more virulent disease in past times).

[@marvinhaines9297]

What an interesting bit of history. Had no idea. Scott Joplin died of syphilis, the AIDS of the time. Very sad.

[@sidscrote7570]

VD is nothing to clap about !

[@APRIL26NOLA]

@@sidscrote7570😂😂😂

[@Beastleviath]

How is he so good at so many things... Comedy, drama, piano, and that absurd voice... wtf?

[@obedulloa6219]

don't forget he wrote a very good novel too

[@hansfranz8795]

Work.

[@imadmoujahid3431]

@@obedulloa6219 he's a writer ?

[@quatrebillesblanches6442]

@@imadmoujahid3431 The gun seller. In french " tout est sous controle" is a good book.

[@evanmcshannock]

It’s called being eccentric my friend don’t dedicate yourself to one thing try them all I mean it try everything you can 😉👌🏻

[@kitchen_elf_Nita]

My mind is blown. I had no idea of this man's many talents. 😮 😊 Bravo!!!

[@singsonggirl9267]

Talent extraordinaire! Superb comedian, actor, musician and performer. Soulful man. Doesn't hurt a bit that he is gorgeous and sexy.

[@nikkihalstead4103]

Thank the universe for Hugh Laurie. He is amazing.

[@straycatsanctuary3475]

Amen.

[@Purlee100]

From Bertie Wooster to King of the Blues, what a talent!

[@BoojumFed]

"Ho-dee ho-dee ho, sir."

[@marvinhaines9297]

@@BoojumFed Am I the only person here who gets this fabulous reference from the first J&W episode??

[@custerranch]

@@marvinhaines9297 Nope!

[@lindaharris1429]

This man has more talent than should be allowed. What can't he do I wonder.

[@StefanGBucher]

Atrocious knitter.

[@abelaberdeen3757]

Lose. He CAN'T lose.

[@TermiteUSA]

I think no, in this case the rich should get richer.

[@williammichael2156]

@@StefanGBucher That's funny ☺️

[@williammichael2156]

Probably can't make homemade chips

[@demon13doc]

I like how when the band joins in, he looks up like he forgot they were there.

[@hidesertmusic]

What a great arrangement of a very old folk song. Jazz rules! Thanks Hugh.

[@ednaatluxton4918]

Considered blues.

[@murattaner7384]

Gut strings on bass and calf heads on drums. Thank you gentlemen. You are showing this mad world the way it should be The sound is monumental. Thank you all .thank you . :))))

[@Pazymaspaz]

Saw him live in Marbella, Spain, some years ago. Best concert ever. He is amazing.

[@joybreeden366]

Hugh, music deep in his soul....the man has class

[@22RosesGrow]

I remember this. Its been a minute. Fantastic! A big fantastic display of excellence.

[@dianareyes2186]

he is just so..........unbelievably talented

[@johnmcgarry9519]

The way this song was miked up in that venue needs a bow to an unsung genius.

[@nancyhavens14]

I've heard this before and keep going back to listen again. Superb rendition of this song and Hugh Laurie blows me away every time. One person who is multitalented and excels in all his talents. It's such a treat to hear this . Way to go Hugh Laurie.

[@jimslater3574]

I only knew Hugh Laurie from "House." I didn't know he was so gifted in so many other ways.

[@dermotwalsh9572]

Search Fry and Laurie to see his comedic genius with Steven Fry. Both uk national treasures.

[@nemo227]

Hugh Laurie simply loves music, loves performing, enjoys life.

[@lisagrimes4801]

This man had the talent of a genius. Never seen such a multi talented man.

[@capoeirastronaut]

Every other version, never quite had space for the sadness, as well as the swing. This made me love the song.

[@ednaatluxton4918]

It's a blues song and a few blues singers showed the sadness well just in the singing plus the blues music.

[@capoeirastronaut]

@ednaatluxton4918 Blues doesn't come from a sad 'blue' mood, but from blue-joints that served alcohol, & the music played there that people would dance dirty to.

[@psychicangelathomas]

One of my favorite blues songs. After spending years in New Orleans, I never tire of hearing it.

[@martinwalsh1231]

I've watched this a number of times and am blown out of the room each time, absolutely fabulous!

[@sharonholdren7588]

I never paid any attention to House until I saw Hugh Laurie do this. Amazing what I've missed.

[@ellenhowson8399]

Yes me too

[@karenkemmerling7088]

Love this. Hugh Laurie is such a great talent! Who are the fools that gave this a thumbs down?

[@orestestabares9856]

Cuddy and Foreman

[@sadieals]

You said it yourself....FOOLS😂

[@grenway7580]

Hugh Laurie is the reason I love jazz soooo much❤!

[@Vicky_ANATO1975]

AND NOW I´M FALLING IN LOVE EVEN MORE OF THIS KIND OF MUSIC

[@ccollins2065]

How am I just now finding this? Now I have to scour KZbin and the Internet for more Hugh Laurie! Wow!

[@missindependent5535]

So much talent in one dude. It just ain't fair.

[@edmerkel2407]

I always thought Laurie to be a good dramatic actor, and then I saw him in the mini-series entitled The Night Manager. He blew me away in his role there...to the point where I had to stop watching for a few minutes at a time. A tremendously talented guy.

[@Throbtometrist]

I really liked that series! And I love it as a juxtaposition from his earlier comedic work. Man's got range!

[@filgus497]

one of the better le carre adaptions and my goodness did laurie pull it off! i grew up with blackadder, fry & laurie etc so i love the man, but that performance was so convincing i found myself hating him. what an incredibly talented chap

[@astcomjakecw]

Wait a minute.... he plays paino and sings??? Dr. Gregory House is even more epic than I thought.

[@obedulloa6219]

and plays the guitar too... and writes

[@HrLBolle]

sure is

[@hmayonay]

LOL I always think of him as Bertie Wooster.

[@arwahsapi]

With those untrimmed fingernails I bet he plays guitar too

[@paulthomson8824]

PIANO

[@SandraCastle]

I'm so glad I introduced this to my Dad! He would play this on the piano when I was little! I called it the 'nurses song'. 4 years old so infirmary = nurses. My Dad died in 2020. I'm so glad he heard this!

[@Reihe_sechs]

When you have Allen Toussaint clapping for you... you've kinda made it.

[@matanjahagbi338]

So true

[@mkpcz]

+matanja hagbi From New Orleans...Thanks Hugh ! ! !

[@TheSkillkeeper]

Kinda?

[@cestmirsimunek5939]

Dobrý , fantastický, hezký, profesionální vyjádření děje skladby, úžasná aranž. Čestmír

[@williamc.wolfinger6722]

Great song by a great artist. This is music as it should be. Straight to our souls.

[@sjplhavebrainwilltravel5700]

This is the Lacrimosa of Jazz with style!! Great rendition!!!

[@pierrettedejong5278]

Il a des talents extraordinaire je suis admiratrice

[@janel342]

I’d like a man like this one please. I’m 79.

[@manselblain8374]

I went down to St James Infirmary Saw my baby there She was stretched out on a long white table So cold, so sweet, so sweet, so fair Let her go, let her go, God bless her Wherever she may be She can search this whole wide world over She won't ever find another man like me When I die, bury me in straight laced shoes, A box backed suit and a Stetson hat Put a 20 dollar gold piece on my watch chain; So the boys'll know I died standin' pat

[@dianeowen5258]

Thanks Mansel.

[@sirmartinfrobisher]

He is a long time celebrity in the UK, recognised for his true entertainement skills. He has presence on youtube, particularly as his character, Prince of Wales on "Blackadder", he is totally useless, well worth watching if you understand our sense of humour. He also plays another poor little drone on the same series. Joined up with his pals from Oxford University on the declaration of WW1. The UK government's plan of action in attack, was, "climing out of our trenches and walking slowly towards the Hun. Only to be totally manchine gunned in the first ten seconds".

[@Jaydcoke]

@@sirmartinfrobisher Didn't Edmund Blackadder refer to him as The Pinhead of Wales? :-)

[@nathanwithrow35]

Folks now that you heard my story Hand me a shot of that booz, And if anyone should ask you Tell them I've got the St James infirmary blues.

[@ulalaFrugilega]

Laurie's interpretation made me think he probably killed her ... and just when I'd thought that, he was laughing, too! Plus he skipped the 3rd verse: "Though she treated me mean and low down somehow I didn't care for the Lord does know, she was a good gal and I'll meet her again up there..."

[@demon13doc]

He always killed her, this just makes it more apparent. 😈

[@ulalaFrugilega]

@@demon13doc why would he meet her in heaven if he killed her? But I do admit to hearing this third verse in one version only up to now, so…

[@fredfuller4952]

Allen Toussaint directing the band - outstanding

[@MonkPetite]

The drums are so well in stye of this music.. well done Hugh and band ..

[@gage_isag0d645]

this is such a wonderful arrangement..............Over the top with so much talent.

[@georgeroberts442]

Listening to this is a humbling experience. All I can say is "Oh wow!"

[@maurreese]

I have been looking for the video for five years!!! What an incredible piece of music 🎵

[@JoAnneMcMaster]

He is a great blues singer. I love blues and jazz.

[@agnesflorence9893]

Stunning, What a great arrangement, very creative and soul searching. love it

[@JaniceFiorovante]

Love him his music and hue great performer J Fiorovante❤

[@jaffaman9566]

I can listen to this all day long

[@petersmith4075]

I’m shocked; I had no clue he was a musician of such calibre! ❤

[@daynacutrer6874]

I agree with every aspect of Mr. Laurie's not only gifted but talented workmanship starts with his music I feel that it all comes full circle amazing talent

[@hilarylewis7017]

Thank you, Hugh. It is deeply appreciated to be able to hear from you!

[@thierrylestrat2753]

Je suis jaloux des spectateurs qui ont pu assister à cette formidable prestation!! Complètement transporté par cette musique , cette orchestration , cette voix...je me suis retrouvé dans un club de la Nouvelle Orléans en 1950... Ces gars sont des champions

[@rumi9005]

I've heard many renditions of this great classic. But this may actually be the best yet. Even better than Cab Calloway's original 1930s recording or the Betty Boop version. Perhaps, dare I say it, even better than Louis Armstrong.

[@BrianOBarknon]

I agree this is excellent but it's not Cab for sure.

[@jimgordon6629]

To even approach Satchmos version is to be performing at the heights! Great job!

[@williammichael2156]

A very close 2nd to satchmo

[@BenDavid-mo1un]

I did NOT expect that angelic sound to come out of his mouth. Wow.

[@lightbox617]

This is an incredibly talented person

[@allegedactor126]

Look at the late great Allen Toussaint up there smiling like a proud dad. Miss you, sir.

[@elizabethportuguez3825]

I love him. He's a wonderful actor and a great singer !!

[@rainedimattia]

I had no idea 🤷‍♀️ he was a musician! Fabulous!

[@RoRo91xx]

Stunning! Big Hugh Laurie fan!

[@nakadai4444]

Just wonderful execution of a Pianno, great Hugh Laurie, Artist, very very Nice, Lovely, Cheers..!!...

[@dubs2171]

Great rendition. Might be the best version. Band is on point too, love the female vocals as well

[@smilinglynn9584]

Phenomenal! Loved every bit of this powerful performance. Thank you all!!

[@lauravalerdi4154]

EXCELENTE !!!! FELICITACIONES A HUGH LAURIE ( DR. HOUSE ) ES UNA DELICIA ESCUCHARLO.....ME ENAMORÉ !!!!

[@johlene1813]

Where has this star been all my life? Unbelievable talent!!

[@sueferguson7288]

What talent! I miss House !! One if my most favorite shows

[@patricklemmon8260]

Oh, Yes Yes Yes. Sweet Crescent City Blues ! Play It, Sing It, Be It. Possibly the best ever version of this classic. Get down, boys and girls, get dowwwnnnnn.

[@JeremyBuxman]

Every time I hear this I think Laurie would be all subtle and see you have a piano and bashfully be "Oh, I might be able to play something..." and then just melt the entire room.

[@CherylSimser]

Great arrangement and performance by Hugh, one fine musician!

[@margiecrabtree6590]

Don't know if you read your comments or not...but, you are amazingly talented and I loved every minute of your performance...Thank you...

[@Mscellany1]

Ear - and eye - candy. What more could one ask for?❤️

[@paylmoffat3409]

Holy Sheet, I never knew House could do this. Amazing

[@fraseredk7433]

Comedy,drama, musical skill and good looks. Is there no end to your talent Hughsie baby ?!

[@mekdallin-paikea2803]

Put doc' Neeson and Laurie on stage, wonder what we'll get!??!? Probably power and strength of lucidity for the people. Sadly though doc' had been taken from our midst. Though his sounds still live on!!! Yes you left a mark in life you did...thank you and thank you Hughie.

[@sandralauk2499]

I am in shock. This is so good I get goose bumps from that music and it's 28 degrees outside

[@divergentsenior]

One of my all time favorite dings no matter who si gs it. This one is now in my top 5 pure New Orleans vibe.

[@jaimiesquicciarini6416]

I love that he wrote his rendition on regular paper, not sheet music.

[@ctm4965]

C'est un pur bonheur lorsque l'on fait les choses avec le cœur, merci. Christine

[@nildanoemiduarte170]

Listening to you is a party for ears. I love and admire you Hugh. From Argentina receive a huge kiss.

[@walterfuentes249]

Just Excellent!! Great Vocals and really good on Piano, Amazing Musicians and to have the Maestro Thousand handling the Horns, Amazing!!RIP to Legend Thousand.

[@岩田泰徳-q7s]

私は80歳。60年ほど昔むかし、若かった頃久留米市に労音のコンサートでジョージルイスとニューオリーンズジャズにで会った時の衝撃と同じように衝撃をうけました。懐かしいトラディショナルな音楽的雰囲気は忘れ難い！

[@elvilopez.-1568]

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[@jeanniecarlyle4341]

Incredible group of pure talent👍🥰

[@jennyrust8334]

This man can sing New Orleans music. I love this version of St James Infirmary, and Allen toys saint. Is there too!!!

[@semihcbn]

It's definitely lupus

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

Congrats, 13 likes on that unique and fresh joke😊

[@silviadoprado1574]

Pessoa brilhantes em todos os sentidos... Que pianista!

[@jimpoole6037]

An inspirational moment, to see and understand God has given us all such talent, if we would just get out of our own way and go for it!!

[@charlesbarry2485]

A very talented individual. I didn't know that he was that good.

[@JC-qu6gu]

Douceur et grande sensibilité partagée, merci !

[@yaquimike]

He has one of my favorite versions ever since he put it out on one of his Cd’s years ago.

[@erniegutierrez1942]

Awesome....hep walks the walk and can Definitely talk the talk......love it❤

[@beatrizglez2111]

Me ALEGRO, SINCERAMENTE !!!,,, Que Haya { GRANDES PROFESIONALES de la MÚSICA de AYER y HOY .