The Lambeth Walk

When he was younger, Robert Lindsay starred as Bill Snibson in the UK production of 'Me and My Girl' with Emma Thompson. It was so successful that it opened on Broadway, again starring Robert Lindsay, this time with Mary Ann Plunkett. It won three Tony Awards, including Best Actor. This video is Robert Lindsay singing the Act One finale with the rest of the cast. Enjoy!

[@johnbartrambrooks8882]

I was born in Lambeth in 1928 and our family would sing this song during the war.

[@irenedavo3768]

Wow!

[@amgboop1]

That's ME in the dark grey dress, holding her ears in the beginning... this was such a joyful production to work in!!! Anne-Marie Gerard

[@jessicaparsons8727]

When was this recorded? I think it's early 90s my Mrs think it's 70s?

[@bradwatson1048]

@@jessicaparsons8727 1987 Tonys. So many great memories of this show.

[@chocolatesouljah]

​ @Jessica Parsons Yay! I saw you at :17 - so awesome!

[@irenedavo3768]

Wow!

[@1ndependentone568]

So touching to see James Earl Jones appearing star struck! Great moments in theatre. Bravo!

[@peterh1353]

Robert Lindsay was a really good performer. Could do it all.

[@benp7885]

He still is!

[@ginauccelatore3002]

the smiling man in the audience, is it james earl jones? he looks like him

[@kplobat2]

@@ginauccelatore3002 looked like him

[@TarHeelBearBoi]

Yes, that is James Earl Jones. This performance was from the 1987 Tony Awards Show. Jones is in the audience because he was nominated and eventually won that year's tony as best actor in the August Wilson play Fences.

[@Corinthian44]

My dear grandma used to sing this song to me in the 1940s . This scene , and particularly Robert Lindsay's contribution , which is astounding , is absolutely memorable !

[@rogerhudson9732]

My grandmother was born in Lambeth Walk in 1889, a mile or so from where Charley Chaplin was born a couple of months earlier.

[@nancyrafferty5568]

Saw that show 4 times and loved it. Originally saw in New York. Nothing like Broadway in New York ❤😊

[@ingma99]

Robert Lindsay put on an amazing performance, what a great guy. He does so much outside the theatre too, I once witnessed him give an entire DVD boxset of "My Family" to a terminally ill boy in hospital.

[@deccanqueen2036]

Absolutely phantasmagorical, could listen to it over and over again. As for Robert Lindsay, is there no limit to his star studded talents, he is just too good.

[@micaylab1]

What about Tim Curry? He's very talented too!

[@carlosjorgemartinez2742]

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[@carlosjorgemartinez2742]

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[@MezzoSoprano01]

How have I never heard of Robert Lindsay?? He's amazing

[@jupitersailing]

Do you remember Wolfy Smith in Citizen Smith (Freedom For Tooting)?

[@liberte5847]

Lambeth CRAZY, BRAVO from PARIS FRANCE, BRAVO! Emmanuel

[@williamboynton3335]

That performance took a lot of work to choreograph and execute. I'm mesmerized!!

[@lindsayramsbottom1859]

I saw this in the West End. It was fab! They should bring it back!!! One of my favourite musicals of all time

[@karenjohnson2056]

I went to the Adelphi 4 times to see this with Robert Lindsay and Emma Thompson. I bought the album...........Loved it every time I saw it or listened to the album. Have tried numerous times to find clips or the whole thing ......With THAT cast on KZbin. No luck. My kids have no idea how much they have missed out.

[@n.q1158]

Oh yes, I tried that too bc I definitely wanted to see especially Emma and was very sad that I couldn't find anything at all...I'm only 20 now but I've always loved old musicals as this, My Fair Lady or the Sound of Music

[@irenedavo3768]

Brilliant Musical

[@showtunestarpower]

I forgot how magnificent was Robert Lindsay in this role. My friends, Danny and Stephen, insisted that I see this show - even though I couldn't imagine that an old British musical from the 1930's could have such a strong impact. Later, I was surprised to see how much of the original score was maintained in this production. And what about Lindsay's breakout performance? It is a pity he did not do more musicals. Interesting to compare this with his London performance, also on KZbin.

[@ivyatoppin5682]

I still sing and play these songs people think I m crazy.

[@BillofRights1951]

I had the good fortune to see Lindsay when the tour came to LA. His performance that night was as if his whole career was riding on it. He gave 1000%. Just sublime. Everything's so mean spirited these days with the grievance/victimology culture, submerged in humorlessness. I miss those days.

[@johnwilliams2479]

Much happier times the Wokes leftie seems every thing they touch turns to lies and hatred

[@joannetailor4094]

Progress today means going backwards

[@MJ-dq8ik]

Lucky enough to see THIS production on Broadway. Fun evening & Lindsay was marvelous

[@lizkasapos5605]

My greatest regret is being unable to get tickets to see this in 1985. I have seen Robert Lindsay in other productions and he is always completely sublime. Truly remarkable entertainer. Right on from Wolfie. A star in the making in Citizen Smith.

[@cotterj99]

Robert Lindsay is such a effortless natural performer.

[@fredferd965]

It JUST DOES NOT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS!!!! This is what absolutely brilliant professionals look like working at the top of their form - Walking on Clouds and Talking with God! Brilliant! You British are OK!!!! -- Bob

[@amyvsmith1989]

I remember my Grandpa requesting this song for me on the radio for my 6th birthday because I was so obsessed by it!

[@str8updan321]

My nan was from lambeth, absolutely amazing lady, still is!!! Shes just started to learn to read and write, doing gcses soon(70 in october)! Proper south londoner like myself im so proud to be related to her absolute inspiration to me. im 19 knew the the lyrics as a littlun...every chas n dave song, lonnie etc. what you reckon tattoo on my arm saying "anytime your lambeth way etc etc..." opinons please????

[@louisekokolakis5195]

Danny McCollum hope it‘s you‘re....

[@thetessellater9163]

Some say everyone south of Hartlepool is a cockney...

[@rmlaferr]

I own this DVD and it's amazing. I love how Robert Lindsay talks to James Earl Jones in the aisle.

[@malkhan23]

I saw this play in London in 1988. Its a SUPER play. I love this guy. He is awesome!

[@mahler71]

Seeing this makes me feel homesick and long for things like scones and jam and tea with digestive biscuits.

[@shakespeare4bears]

I was in Lambeth the other day. I didn't see anything like this.

[@songanddanceman100]

Were you on Lambeth Walk?

[@mahler71]

Well, you didn't miss anything.

[@RandomAnorchist]

I went to school in Lambeth and we use to climb over the railings at lunch time and sneak out to the old fish and chip shop, which was on a street called Lambeth Walk, everytime we were down that way, we'd sing the song and do the dance :) So you obviously missed out the last time you were round our way :)

[@johnvonhorn2942]

+Betty Boop You're a credit to the nation.

[@guharup]

lambeth in Westphalia

[@PaulDavis-jb1bx]

How I wish I'd seen this on stage, it's wonderful

[@tracyleach5271]

I am so lucky to have seen this in London at the Adelphi Theatre with my dad in 1985, with Robert Lindsay and Emma Thompson. I will never forget it. At this number right before intermission, there was not a soul in the house not tapping their feet.

[@richl6966]

Tracy Leach I was brought up listening to that recording. Still my favourite musical (born 85)

[@redset11]

Me too i was at the first night - brilliant!

[@liberte5847]

Some of a great rythm! A great classic! French I am. I DO love it, a masterpiece of course, ni way! Bravo! Emmanuel from Paris

[@audunbjornbet2229]

Charming and great musical with a catchy main song. Bring it back on the Stage

[@denisburgess2966]

Cor blimey what a great performance squire.

[@johnlawton9378]

Love the energy and showmanship......Good music hall entertainment

[@johndecleene]

We've been reading our father's letters from WWII and I've been building a playlist of the many songs he and my mother mentioned. Wonderfully captures those times. Surprised to hear him mention this song in a March 1945 letter when he was just entering Germany. Learned the Nazis condemned the song. So great to have this opportunity to hear the song and see the "walk."

[@peterlushing2648]

Peter Lushing Maybe the music was actually condemned before the short.

[@fds7476]

Peter Lushing It was. Goebbels once called the Lambeth Walk "animalistic hopping" at some point in the 30s. Probably because it was simply too cool for school.

[@HiWayLady49]

+Clair DeLune It would be wonderful if you shared your playlist with others. Music from that time is plentiful, but to recognize that certain pieces were 'personal' to someone adds a different air to the listening.

[@jameshorn270]

You need to look up a satirical film which was made during WW II which clips of Nazi leaders and troops synced to the Lambeth Walk. They looked ridiculous, the best revenge. It is on KZbin somewhere.

[@johndecleene]

Thank you. Yes, I saw the film. It was a hoot.

[@malkhan23]

I Love this play very much. I saw it in London in 1988. I love this song very much. This Guy is awesome!

[@cinnaplid]

This cheered me up on a bad day. Wonderful!

[@angie4777]

robert has got to be one of the most talented actors i have ever had the pleasure to watch no matter what he is in he is incredible and so versatile i wish i could see him on stage

[@maureen1938]

Thanks for posting this delightful video.... I love it

[@malkhan23]

I LOVE this guys acting. He is superb! I saw this play in 1989 in London. I love this play.

[@emilyyy2008]

I love Robert Lindsay hes amazing.. and so is this musical.. huge fan of musicals :D

[@mercedes-benzbentleyranger1070]

This song just popped into my head, don't know why

[@postwar46]

Thanks for sharing. Robert Lindsay is a very gifted actor. Remember him from the Hornblower mini series.

[@daphneclose2973]

I didn't see the Broadway version, but ever since I watched this as a child in my local Civic Light Opera - with Jamie Torcellini as Bill Snibson - it has been my favorite musical. No musical has ever topped it.

[@badboybaldy1]

Robert lindsay is a wonderful man . and a amazing actor i am watching him now in a show called the family ( in australia ) funny guy ...just nice to see him in this musical too .thanks you

[@VanessaHape]

This is so much fun. Cheers!

[@splinky45]

This was such a great show. I still have the cast recording on vinyl. Even though its been many years, I remember this number very well. Thanks for posting

[@maureen1938]

BRILLIANT.... Love this gem. Thank you for posting this..!!

[@cynthiaennis3107]

Saw this on the dvd Broadway’s Lost Treasures! LOVED it ever since! ♥️♥️♥️ SO HAPPY to see it here! GREAT FUN!!!

[@francescamilani77]

Great performance !!!

[@jamesjeffreypaul]

Delightful! Thanks for sharing.

[@threecardmontegirl]

I adore Robert Lyndsay! this is fantastic!

[@Sportliveonline]

brilliant

[@bazzbazzley]

This is how you do it! Superb.

[@aubreyoday97]

Ahhh I love this!!! And I live on Lambeth walk!!!

[@lasbagman1]

I saw this at the Ahmanson in Los Angeles with this cast and it was a terrific show!

[@markloveless1001]

WOW! That little tune I learned from 'The Longest Day'. Ahhhhhhhh.

[@herenowandtoday]

The professional production of Me and My Girl also toured Australia and NZ in 1995 and was such a hit. Wow, this video gave me shivers! Bring it back!!!! Thanks for posting :)

[@phynessea247]

Can't afford to live in Lambeth now.

[@Ruhrscout]

I love this Music. Thanks for the Video.

[@ourhousetx]

I took my Mother to see this when the production came to L.A.. She was so home sick for England. For a couple of hours she was home. I still have the CD and I often play it.

[@richl6966]

Been listening to KZbin for about an hour and a half after a night out. Can't really top this, kip now!

[@jonessm50]

Saw this in London in the 1980's was fantastic.

[@chocolatcats]

I LOVE THIS MAN

[@ShizuokaDolphin]

Can't help thinking of Robert Lindsay when he was in Extras recently. :) Good video - thanks for the upload.

[@robinkeeling8314]

Saw Me and my Girl with my wife at the Adelphi in London in 1988 with Gary Wilmot. He was excellent.

[@paulaward3976]

I was lucky enuf to see this is Los Angeles with Tim Curry as Bill. Absolutely delightful.

[@alejandroomi]

I saws it on BROADWAY... you've made me cry from JOY. Thank you for posting this wonderful video.

[@catnipnbone]

@Gavestonful Thanks for the history lesson! I spent a year in England, mostly London, and I still miss London theater!

[@jestana]

Thank you for pointing that out. I'd noticed it myself when I first saw this.

[@ieuz123]

This is class :)

[@finnjolly]

now that was Entertaining!!! Felt like getting up and doing the Lambeth Walk... BRAVO!!! Thank you for putting this up //*u*\\

[@diamondpinkkitty]

i remember watching repeats of him as woolfie in citizen smith which i think was the first series he did at the end of the 70's for the bbc

[@LGranthamsHeir]

Even better the Macarena IMO :-). Thanks for the new Upstairs Downstairs for introducing me to the Lambuth Walk. The Duke of Kent's version (Episode #2.5) was hillarious!!

[@LGranthamsHeir]

Love the "Lambeth Walk!" IMHO it's four times better than the "Harlem Shake" :-).

[@chutchybo]

brill i saw this live years ago with Robert Lindsay and Emma Thompson, i got both to sign my album thanks for the upload. what great memories. p.s i still have the album

[@helenbostock2350]

great add up lift

[@Dave7oddjob]

I just got a call back for the part of Bill tomorrow. So scared and yet so excited.

[@delboyplonker]

bravo! awesome :)

[@emilyjames1649]

Love this song we r learning it at Newnham school

[@vernontaylor568]

A bit of audience involvement adds a valuable touch of live theatre magic...

[@drinklager]

Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarf london all the way. Love it. Born and bred in Lambeth.

[@HAISPAM]

Is no one going to talk about how he just happens to show up with James Earl Jones?!

[@AvalonMorley]

That's the kind of thing that will happen when you're at the Tonys!

[@liberte5847]

THE BEST NEST EVER NO WAY! Emmanuel from Paris France

[@RaulAPinto]

watching some WWII videos (I'm a history nerd) I found the legendary nazi-parody video, which lead me to this... I love it. It's a nice song about friendship and pride, and unity. And even when I'm not really good at theatre and musicals, I'm impressed in how they truly make me believe that this is a well executed "mess"... No one stops dancing or acting, and the lead actor (brilliant guy) moves around "everything damn he pleases"... Greetings from a latino in Canada!

[@neatania]

Robert Lindsay is the best Bill Snibson I've seen here.

[@micaylab1]

This dance number is just Too Grand!😂

[@shivd1961]

Very peppy and feisty

[@TheSealOfTheRose]

Robert Lindsay can do it all.

[@strafrag1]

Showing the posh folk how to have fun. GREAT!

[@MondoBeno]

I saw this twice in London back in 1989 and I loved it. I don't know the name of the actor who played Bill Snibson at the time, but I preferred him to this guy. I also found this musical much better than "My Fair Lady" which touched on similar issues.

[@terryburton2943]

This was one fantastic stage show which reflected the wonderful old times of London and it's music as I remember it. You won't find it now with all the immigration from other countries including the fanatical Muslims who have no idea of our old culture, way of life, music or history. So sad it's all gone.

[@spencerfrankclayton4348]

Terry Burton Or they have an idea of it, and want to destroy it. They hate civilised, Western culture and have been trying to overtake Europe since Richard the Lion-hearted of England.

[@KlayyJayy]

is there anywhere I can watch the whole musical.

[@chaostheory4400]

can't wait 2 do dis dance in our show

[@belizetobali]

That was James Earl Jones sitting in an aisle seat and being greeted by Robert Lindsay!

[@irenedavo3768]

Watching March 2024

[@sommy38]

rob linsayyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@volkerklapper7333]

Keep on steppin´

[@strafrag1]

I used to see lots of BW shows in the 80s. I'm really sorry I never got to see this show. Robert Lindsay is super. What a difference to playing a Chiswick dentist.

[@lakpolmit]

@Ozymaddyas I wouldn't have been surprised to find out Hugh Laurie was indeed in this play. He's an incredible musician. actor and the man can sing. He's one of my favorite British actors.

[@spencerfrankclayton4348]

1:13 Starting there he's so charming! And at 1:31 he laughs slightly at the lady's reaction. ❤❤❤💙💙