Pinball Wizard - The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain - BBC Proms

[@UkuleleOrchestra]

This clip is taken from our DVD "Prom Night: Live at the Royal Albert Hall. The performance is now available in digital format, rent and stream the full performance via the link below. www.ukuleleorchestra.com/world-service-episode-05

[@663rainmaker]

You all encourage me so much more over here in California USA 🇺🇸 thank You

[@noahway13]

What did the person in the audience holler out before the song?

[@Thundertiger23424]

@@noahway13 It sounded like they yelled Judas. I suspect they were talking about Judas Priest which was an English heavy metal band

[@olrappaport7474]

My wife died ten years ago, just before her diagnosis with a brain cancer we saw the Orchestra, at Cadogan Hall. During her last days we watched them many many times. Thanks guys.

[@blanchjoe1481]

The Pinball Wizard Shanty ! Brilliant.

[@lily-lily-okay]

My parents had a Ukulele Orchestra CD, and this is the version of Pinball Wizard I grew up with. Imagine my shock hearing the original for the first time (recently, lol!!)

[@virginiastrumpf7405]

Lol!

[@DerDermin8tor]

Sorry for you!

[@JohnGPagani]

I have listened to this version of Pinball Wizard, numerous times. I just realized the Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain was performing without instrumental accompaniment.

[@Nonbirira]

"Pinball Wizard" as an a cappella sea shanty?! It works! Love the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain!

[@velvetbees]

I agree, and I think it works as a opera and a ballad the way Pete Townsend sings it solo. And now a sea shanty too!

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

Ever see Alien Ant Farm do "Smooth Criminal?"

[@stanstevens3783]

Choked when I read this

[@peteeiseman-renyard162]

I was there ! Me'n'the wife'n'the daughter………clutching our ukuleles to join in with the Ode to Joy….it was so joyful !

[@jimbobdrg3247]

What an amazing group of performers - first class, but very enjoyable and entertaining! I would love to see this live sometime!

[@TheGholiday]

One of the best acapella versions I've ever heard. Love this group.

[@TheLittlered1961]

Better than the Who or Elton John Best version I have ever heard.

[@rbentrdr]

Love George Hinchliffe's voice!!! (first guy talking, main singer) Love them all, actually.

[@microchannel377]

wow! those vocals are phenomenal. i like the traditional version of this song since forever but you guys really blew everyone else clean out of the water. (i just listened to several covers of this song to see who i like best. definitely yours)

[@stamrly418]

The classic version with George on top form. Cant get enough of this one. Taking it and making it yours is pure magic... hope live stuff starts soon for you all. Amacf

[@Harphoney]

This group was a recommended video. Wow they are fantastic and so so funny lol. I will be checking out more of their music. Bravo!

[@gratefuldead2379]

Wow that actually brought me to tears. I don't know what it is about Acapella or choir singing but it gets me everytime. And whoever is hitting that high note sounds just like Townsend. Major thumbs up👍👍👍

[@kitcarr4668]

Dear heaven, thanks very much for the 'happy chance' that finds me watching this ... been a while since I saw anything so utterly brilliant ... who'd have thought !!!

[@onemercilessming1342]

Kit Carr--I do so agree with you!!!

[@kitcarr4668]

@@onemercilessming1342 :-) Nice vase :-)

[@carguyuk7525]

Sharp is my favourite. you can see that the audience is fully engaged. Brilliant.

[@wakeupuk3860]

As a Who fanatic and Pinball Wizard was an integral part of my growing up as a teenager back in the sixties , saw this and thought it would be a laugh to see how badly they did it. But when they began the hairs on the back of my neck stood up and realize how good a musicianTownsend was back then. A true great song (unlike the absolute dirge youngsters now grow up on now) is only truly musically great in that it can be given a performance like this and magic still shines through.

[@TR4zest]

When you say dirge, do you know that there is a calendar age we reach when all new music is rejected and dismissed. It is somewhere in our 30s. The mind just closes to new musical ideas.

[@wakeupuk3860]

@@TR4zest As a child, as a teenager as with those I grew up with in the 1960s, I enjoyed and listened, BBC Radio Light and sing-songs with my Cockney family of music going back to the 1910/20/30s, liked it then and still like it now. My parents and teachers (some who had been WW2) who would be in charge of our school Youth club also enjoyed the Beatles, Stones, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix. I later in life becoming a teacher would often play my 1960/70s pop music to pupils in the coach and school bus on day trips out, in the 1980/90s and on asking them what to play would choose my music as oppose theirs. Worldwide in terms of sales and concerts it is mainly, i.e. old artists of my time STILL making a great deal of money. Yes Taylor Swift is doing so, but as with Ariana Grande she too will soon be forgotten unlike the Beatles, Stones and Led Zeppelin music. On here, are more and more young KZbinrs expressing and showing disbelief in how good my music was - FACT! Second point - your comment 'new music' is a premise that what is produced to day, is music which more and more is certainly not, i.e. regurgitated sampled and computer generated NOISE where (and knowing people in the music industry) cannot read or understand the most basic components of music i.e. tempo, chords etc. I could go for ages destroying your INANE comment in a similar vein but as your comment shows such complete IGNORANCE and understanding, it would be lost on you, thus - I will revert to my working class background and simply state as is so much the case now, with what is in all ways the awful DIRGE that young people now have given to them - you are talking a load of BOLLOCKS !!!

[@davidunderwood2259]

I love this group ! Unlimited talent ...

[@steztoyz]

Laughin' "til I cried. This is BRILLIANT!!!

[@oliviastorck8403]

Please make sure you come back for a concert in München. I cant wait to see this on stage. See you at MotelOne Deutsches Museum💁‍♀️

[@c849243]

I haven't laughed this hard in YEARS. Thank you George and the great Ukes!!!!!

[@KvLSilverUnicorn]

Thank you, thank you. You really made my morning.

[@biggerthanacadillac]

"Judas" he shouted!! Brilliant ....pinched from Dylan's going electric concert in May 1966 at Manchester's Free Trade Hall

[@oldaircraftguy8844]

I just have to give these folks a listen every once in a while just to prove that I still have a sense of humour! Fantastic!

[@twosheds1313]

Great version. Seen them do it live too. It reminded me of a great duo from Wales in or around the seventies who used to do it accapella in the folk style. They were Neil Lewis and John Luce, they became Welsh entertainer Max Boyce's backing band. Sorry bout the deviation UOGB keep on keepin' on...... always superb.

[@eriktotte2922]

Just stumbled on to this marvelous performance !! jolly good I might say

[@GoldShower1]

Once again this shows how versatile Pete's Music is, it translates into so many genres. Here sung like a sea shanty. Amazing, fuckin' amazing!!!!!!

[@ifanmorgan8070]

Fabulous arrangement

[@olivergrimm8412]

Well that wasn't what I expected to hear and see at first. But that singing is so skillful and an interestig interpretation of The Who's Pinball Wizzard. Just imagined it beeing sung while manning the capstan back in the age of sails.

[@colinmiller5502]

Absolutely bloody brilliant, well done all.

[@lorrainemclay3343]

Brilliant work.👏 Wonderful to see Kitty Lux (RIP)❤👏👏👏

[@paulwomack5866]

I was led to your channel by your very recent uploads. Then the youtube algorithm led me to this. This piece of wonder. I was reminded of Galaxy Quest (the film). Bear with me. It's both a piss take and a super-high quality homage. Kudos!

[@knulfine]

wow that sound just put goose bumps on my arms even though it is just a recording! well done!!

[@KenHarrington32]

Absolutely BRILLIANT rendition of a very classic ROCK SONG, loved it.

[@rickhughes954]

You just don’t expect what you hear ... looking like local Bankers dinner party, such skill, so together .... and amazing sense of humour.

[@michaelwright2986]

_Tommy_ (the original version) is an important part of my youth. And we've lived through sea shanties in the epidemic. And today I discover this, and it honours both ends of its spectrum. I mean, it's funny and all, but it's a lot more than that.

[@nealfig]

I was waiting for the ukulele Pinball Wizard riffs but this is great the way it is.

[@paulmckenzie4291]

KZbin has algorithmically thrown up some random, random stuff that you can't help having a look at. Alot of times I never make it halfway and more often I'm out before the end but this offering has been a thoroughly enjoyable rabbit hole. I just can't believe it never arrived amongst the randomness until now, given that most of my searches are music related. My world is now enhanced by knowing that supremely talented singers and singers can take the humble ukele into musical territory that most would never imagine. Not only that, but they do so with humour and a connection with the audience, in a way that belies the many hours that must have gone into the arrangements and rehearsals. Bravo and thanks!

[@simont1299]

Thank you internet. Yes I will watch Pinball Wizard by a Ukulele Orchestra.

[@blokerama]

Astounding, and such humour !

[@spencerdean2315]

Pinball Wizard as a sea shanty..... priceless!

[@drewconleymusic]

Spencer Dean funny thing is my choir has adopted this song as a full on sea shanty which we will perform for the tall ships when they come to the north east.

[@onemercilessming1342]

Spencer Dean--For those who may not know, sea shanty, sea chantey, sea chanty are all variant spellings of the same thing, derived from the French word, "chanter", meaning "to sing".

[@hugos6444]

Great performance, I was just waiting for the ukuleles to chime in and rock.

[@LargestClassifieds]

They sing so well

[@serenbryan5442]

Saw these guys live and when they sang/played this and it sounded so much better live

[@TheGreenStripesPark]

oooh my good *_* going to see a concert in 2 weeeks im looking forward to it I love playing the uke the woman is my idol !!!!

[@philiprobinson256]

#Thomas Somebody shouted Judas I think, a reference to when Bob Dylan got heckled in 1965 when he went electric.

[@gratefuldead2379]

Ya they Pete segerd it.haha

[@cliffordchiverton1262]

Philip Robinson ip

[@rbentrdr]

Thanks! I was trying to figure that out.

[@philiplees5599]

It can be heard clearly on the recording of Bob Dylan's concert at Manchester's Free Trade Hall in 1966.

[@anonUK]

PHILIP LEES The man who shouted that died a couple of years ago. I think he was a lecturer at MMU (formerly Manchester Poly).

[@Chris-V2011]

Omg,those guys are brilliant,why is this the 1st time i hear of them!

[@Chris-V2011]

Rob McKay Lol true unfortunately

[@sallieplanty3102]

I'm asking myself the same, Chris. How could I not have KNOWN?!

[@Mike16605]

Chris Del They take aefter there there after mike !

[@rbentrdr]

Welcome to The Other Side!!!!

[@cogidubnus1953]

The real face of entertainment...

[@lievecollard8033]

indeed brilliant

[@johnhooper1492]

Cool, always like when there is an unusual take on a classic rock song. Thanks

[@easymoss8814]

I can imagine the motley crue of the HMS Ukel Adie, pirate hunters, amusing themselves with this sea shanty after a long day service to the admiralty in defence if wayward cargo vessels for the EIC, a draft of grog, forlorning the embrace of some raunchy wench whose wiles would wisp the pursors's keys abaft, should he be into that sort if wicked debauchery. Excellent cover. Thanks for posting.

[@enniokaur9467]

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[@DaveMcKay0960]

I'm guessing by 'forlorning' you meant 'forsaking'.

[@mariajukejax9649]

You're a pirate aren't you? LOL

[@barbarajohnbarker7648]

Q ✝️💙

[@motimenow]

I have no words you haven't heard...but simply amazing. thank you!

[@philpatton8521]

absolutely brilliant

[@toyotasupra6731]

AMAZING talent all round.

[@johnhyslop912]

So much fun

[@samukacapitao1608]

wonderful, beatiful voices

[@duffey3]

I was waiting on the intro played on the ukulele but wasn't disappointed.

[@spaceritual72]

...great harmony..ball,ball,ball,ball.....you nailed it george,..good man

[@wineweeble]

These are Absolutely Fabulous! Best rendition of Pinball Wizard (Sorry, Pete.) Wish they would come to Portland, Oregon.

[@gehteuchnixan7258]

outstanding

[@Mysterie]

Was hoping to hear an actual ukalele cover of the song, but holy shit that was amazing

[@mariajukejax9649]

Me too I wasn't disappointed either.

[@stephendobson3862]

BLOODY LOVE YOUR MUSIC. ACCIDENTALLY TURNED UNTO YOU GANG LOOKING FOR GEORGE FORMBY. OMG HOW GRATEFUL I AM TO GEORGE. IF ANY OF THE BAND MEMBERS AREREADING HERE TONIGHT or in the near future I KNOW WE ARE ON SERIOUS LOCKDOWN BUT CAN YOU TELL ME WHEN ARE YOU GUNNA COME AN PLAY IN LIVERPOOL HOME OF MUSIC OR ANY READER,, LISTENERS CAN OR HELP ME OUT. THIS ORCHESTRA IS SO FRESH REAL AND SO ENTERTAINING LOVE YAS WITH ALL MY EARS 😊💯%BEST BITS OF MUSIC IVE REALLY ENJOYED IN A VERY LONG TIME. THANKS YOUSE HAVE MADE MY 2021 ANDSO MAY IT CONTINUE THANKS WITH A BIG SMILE AND tissued ears. All the best gang for 2021 much obliged 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻FANTASTIC .

[@mariakelly90210]

My favorite Ukulele Orchestra cover is their version of the theme from Shaft.

[@iambingojesus]

@tonedeafmunkey "Thank you for your interest". Brilliant.

[@1945bobc]

These guys guys are real good.. !

[@thebaldelite]

I haven't watched this video yet... But knowing the song, and knowing how great these guys are... My mind is already blown.

[@johnhehir8588]

Great, really good experience

[@frankbaker733]

Fantastic love the singing.

[@MrPlazaPlayer]

I had the pleasure of twice watching these in Dorking in Surrey U.K. I don’t recall this tune though.

[@dmitrymalyukov9341]

...waiting for the PF “Have a Cigar” performed this way:))) It’s amazing!

[@jamesparlane9289]

How about the gret gig in the sky with whaling?

[@secretdaisy6484]

Wow. Fabulous even without the ukuleles. 👍☮️🎤

[@adrianpolley9419]

Wow, that was different ! 👍😉

[@zenonkolacz3004]

First time I have ever heard the lyrics clearly!

[@gabitamiravideos]

Among their many talents, there’s that one.

[@martyklestadt6766]

Another reason to see them do Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana.

[@GreencampRhodie]

Bloody brilliant! So talented.

[@wsands53]

You. Guys are crazy good

[@morgan-ih1hd]

dang they harmonize with their voices tooo

[@davemackie3215]

Magnifique

[@mreckes9967]

What a fantastic arrangement of a great song, might have to chase you lot around KZbin for the evening.

[@radioman104]

A great twist to a classic

[@DMWBN3]

Brighton is my hometown in England. Love the Who, seen them live in Brighton.

[@cashkromsupernerd1193]

For those wondering, the quiet call at 0:20 seems to be "Judas!"

[@superjamesmccluskey]

Super...James.

[@jimdevlin2138]

Hester looking gorgeous as usual

[@jeffjames4064]

I'll be damned. Awesome!

[@TorTasKB]

Great.

[@jugglingscarves]

johmjohn00: He shouted out "Judas!" The joke about Bob Dylan refers to the concert where Bob Dylan switched from acoustic to electric guitar. It shocked his folkie crowd, some of them shouted "Judas" at him.

[@AndreasServo]

Great Song!!!

[@superjamesmccluskey]

super...james.

[@superjamesmccluskey]

They are super...james.

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

Fabulous!

[@ianjohnstone4438]

Another brilliant performance

[@raocmike]

So sad to hear of the passing away of Kitty Lux, RIP Kitty and thanks for the fun and entertainment xx

[@monkeyrevolution1964]

What that guy says from audience 0:18 do this ?

[@PRR5406]

You have to love the Ukes!

[@Tine_of_Nice_Dreams]

I'd never heard the original and after listening to this song on loop for a few hours I finally checked it out. I thought this was a song about a talented sighted/hearing fellow named Paul... Paul, paul, paul... But it's even more interesting!

[@simon_may]

Now that's a sea shanty !

[@johnsocoloski9862]

Love it good version.

[@tracypowell2459]

Epic!

[@flixxle]

This is just pure class.

[@itchiray]

Voice tuning! Who knew? These guys are fantabulous!

[@Larry_Sportello]

+itchiray Johnny Cash was doing that waaay before these people...

[@itchiray]

+Kryshtof Huh? I am a big Cash fan but am not familiar with what you refer to. In any case, these guys did it as a big group sounding like the cacaphony of a symphony or orchestra tuning.

[@Larry_Sportello]

Yes there is difference I know. Johnny does it the ''Walk the line LIVE at San Quentin'' video for example, and others...

[@TheVjunqueira]

So brilliant this UOGB. Can't understand the few dislikes, although people are able to like or dislike anything. But to push the button is a testimony os sadness. Poor people. UOGB brings me joy everyday. Thanks, my beloved UK!

[@UkuleleOrchestra]

You are the "Atom bom" Virginia. We love you too.

[@UkuleleOrchestra]

You are the Atum bom. Good tuna fish. Right?. Ha ha. You are our old friend. Send us an email. Você é brilhante!

[@scalachi11]

i think this is brilliant total other end of the spectrum from the original quality