Song For Wossy by Tim Minchin

[@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...

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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".

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@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

[@Cindyd-k3e]

Same

[@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.

[@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?

[@cryptx21]

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

[@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.

[@zaraLevina97]

Awwwww! That's a totally sweet song!

[@TheRandomharv]

Never been a better one than Tim. Incredible😂

[@PatrickSpelman]

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

[@retrorocketrhiannon]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@jackyshaw8]

tim minchin never fails to make me smile

[@fantomghost6213]

Brilliant, as is usual with Tim!

[@BradRWills]

Absolute, total, and utter, GENIUS.

[@bevarnold4945]

Tim Minchin, such a breath of WA fresh air!

[@suitov]

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

[@catwalkster]

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

[@aussiebloke609]

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

[@buzzardbeatniks]

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

[@TheUnDeadPrincess1]

awww love when he sings with you at the end awwwww

[@normalityhurtsx]

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

[@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

[@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

[@borjadetorres7747]

This man is an animal. What a genius!

[@zacp96]

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

[@berryrandomxxs]

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

[@MA6IC666]

awesome tim. was waiting for this.

[@-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.

[@Tjune84]

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

[@platonicspree]

Ahh, how I love this man. ♥

[@Ookoolicious]

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

[@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..

[@jarrowlass]

excellent cant wait to see him in december

[@MeganandLizForever97]

Jonathan Ross' face at the beginning is amazing!

[@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.

[@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!

[@cogidubnus1953]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@meow353]

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

[@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!

[@IRosamelia]

Minchin is a mad genius

[@catharineorellana3522]

That "OOO" at 2:24. Killer. I think that made the whole song.

[@Supiok]

This man deserves the world.

[@MrWhobi]

Wikipedia:Sound is a mechanical wave that is an oscillation of pressure. An oscillation of pressureis a vibration. Sound, or "pressure waves", are generated by vibrating structures (e.g. vocal cords); these pressure waves can also induce the vibration of structures eg ear drums they are the same thing or at least a variant of.

[@oxymoron283]

His hair is amazing

[@Msyaoigod]

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

[@robochrish]

I LOVE this song!

[@tristanjohnson4477]

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

[@thereceptionist]

Always awesome.

[@YourBurrito96]

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

[@LoxiDays33]

So cute at the end when he hugs the photo

[@MaxSabba]

Incredible

[@randomcheesecake555]

both of them are top guys

[@peachiecheeks4924]

"Just one night, Jane, would embiggen me"

[@Sigurd_Alemaker]

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

[@India.H]

He's such a legend

[@love1life0]

brilliant!

[@lipperproject]

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

[@keithdavison2960]

Gosh I remember this blew my mind

[@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!!

[@Cory11cab]

The closed captions for this is hilarious!

[@alexdentremont000]

i push tim minchin at my local pub, in truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. i hope that if he gets enough interest he'll bring his show this way. i would love it.

[@thekendrickhuynh]

In that sense, you're right. The way datyrantrules8D says it, it makes it sound like deaf musicians can hear through they're feet. It does feel extremely awesome to play music barefeet :D

[@carmariax]

This cracks me up every time :D

[@TheDankNarwhal]

Love it.

[@floppaboppa]

Amazing pianist!

[@fishfoodlad]

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

[@Brunerzzzz]

The end piano bit gives me shivers

[@nonutsnorris]

Brilliant..As usual.. ;)

[@Smilesallnightlong]

Three years on, this still makes me laugh :)

[@therampantbookworm]

this is the best going away present ever :D

[@awesomeannikax]

This is brilliant :]

[@SuperGuro]

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

[@CaptainSamstein]

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

[@nestorsdragon8057]

This made me cry...

[@Crafty1980]

Tim Minchin... on stage... with Bill Bailey... now I would pay a LOT to see that! :o)

[@chrisbarlow0]

i didn't think it was possible, but turning on transcribe audio actually makes this even funnier!

[@DarenSankari]

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

[@matthewbullock2996]

This man is genius

[@tossell1969]

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

[@lueysixty-six7300]

Ahhhhhhh.... Art to a deadline

[@Haydenaeron]

He actually has a really nice voice!!!

[@JayVermaMusic]

Love the ending

[@jasminefoxj]

“the myth of being both happy and gay”

[@hoorahforsnakes]

wossy's facial expressions at the beggining are priceless

[@BeckyBeckster93]

i think 6 people missed the thumbs up button...Tim is such a genius.

[@isolationav]

tim you are a man of good taste :)

[@xxlittlemissowenxx]

Tim Minchin is a BEAUT!!! :D

[@Doodlebugyro]

you don't need to hear the sound to be able to play it, you can sense the beat through the floor and play your bit and keep in time with other musicians without being able to hear it, this is sometimes needed in huge stadiums where you cant really hear yourself or other musicians. However you are right, this is NOT the reason Tim Minchin does it, he does it because it makes him feel more at home :)

[@sharynhayden]

LOVES.

[@KingFluffs]

Tim minchin is awesome

[@ImJustGlen]

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

[@VeganBytes]

Legend .