Vivian Stanshall: One Man's Week (1975)

[@whelkshuffler]

Miss you Vivian.

[@olskzeri2723]

If you miss the man in this video just go to a Paul McCartney Concert. The only problem is that in thoose shows William pretends to be Paul not Viv.

[@olskzeri2723]

@@calvinstulip Phil Acrill can be disinfo.

[@Wayne_Schlagel]

He was just a character..

[@terrypussypower]

@@stephenshepherd1917 It's "would have..." not "would of...". Vivian would've given you 4 lashes for such a basic error. Also Paul McCuteney is still very much alive, not so poor Vivian.

[@iantheorem]

You people are crazy. Viv was a real character!

[@8jaime8]

As much as anything, I keep coming back simply for the beauty of his voice.

[@MarkSeymourSinged]

"I don't know if they'll put it on the A side or B side, they'll probably put it on the edge", brilliant oneliners throughout

[@noelschemicaleffluence2328]

This was a sublime break from my own deep tedium.

[@davidpeacock5907]

The great Vivian stanshall,he was the voice on the original Tubulars Bells with Mike Oldfield,pity there isn’t more like him.

[@aalexjohna]

There's plenty of drunks and drug addicts in any High Street.

[@vaseofflowers4619]

@@aalexjohna Like me. Confirmed as an unrepentant lover of both vices

[@nektekket852]

"Never trust a man that has no redeeming vices"...

[@KieranRobinson-zz6ug]

Hehehe 🤣 ​@@vaseofflowers4619

[@TheFunktipus1]

Out of all the millions of videos on KZbin, this one here is one of my most favoured. I never knew who Vivian Stanshall was a year ago. I saw Canyons of your mind on "THE BBC". Love it and love Viv ever since. I just love the flow of his vocabulary.

[@JosephWintersMusic]

TheFunktipus1 I absolutely adore this video, half the views are me!

[@TheFunktipus1]

Joseph Winters Music The other half is probably mine ha ha. Thank you for uploading this gem dear boy. I am forever beholden to you

[@elliottsc36]

Very interesting character i knew the song urban spaceman as a child but really started looking into him recently as my daughter is with his grandchild

[@josephthunderhorse8793]

Can you believe that as unique as Stanshal is that someone ( many) think that He is Paul McCartney

[@wesleyashworth5061]

@@josephthunderhorse8793Macca did produce Urban Spaceman, maybe therein lies the confusion

[@daviddavis3155]

My first concert ever, The Bonzo Dog Band, opening for The Who, 1969, I was 14 years old and, the Bonzos blew The OO clean out of the water. Best band ever

[@Juan-wo7zu]

You are extremely lucky

[@montyf2165]

The best reader of audio books ever!

[@raymondgill9796]

He would be in his element in todays audiobook filled world.

[@iadorenewyork1]

He did a fantastic job with Rawlinson’s End!

[@antitheist2000]

The world is crying out for another viv ! What a wonderful voice 😊😊

[@Mr3sheds]

Wonderful! I've waited over forty years to see this again.

[@Mr_Gray_Sky]

I've come across this man just today, and I'm in awe. I've never seen anything like him.

[@deliapegg7239]

Love this man and the expressions on other people's faces when they interact with him.

[@peggs1]

Gone , but NEVER forgotten. Genious

[@richfi9576]

"mark you, groovers and poovers..." it's these little throw-away lines that are the hallmarks of Vivian Stanshall's genius

[@willallen7757]

If I had all the money I've spent on drink - I'd spend it on drink. Vivian Stanshall

[@JulesB-zv9dp]

This guy was a true genius! we need more like him!

[@chriswoodworth1894]

The only time I saw Viv was with the group Grimms in Liverpool in about 1974. It was wonderful and no-one seems to remember the group. There’ll never be another like him.

[@davidrobinson2776]

I doubt anyone will ever come close to this level of genius.

[@JosephWintersMusic]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@utherpendragon5773]

The inimitable Vivian Stanshall...unfettered by convention or consensus reality.

[@MacLMokkit]

hero...utter hero!!!

[@davewilson9738]

I think this is the greatest musical gift my parents gave me - Viv and Bonzo Dog.

[@richierobbo]

Greatly Missed,

[@vegetariansuniteworldwide8091]

Hey Billy! You did a great job as Vivian! 😅😅😅😅

[@PaulFormentos]

except when he had him done in

[@ericthefish01]

Cupid stunt!

[@robst247]

"It's good to feel the old rod thrusting and surging and quivering between the hands again." Amen to that ... ne'er a truer word was said.

[@TomO.3678]

Oooo, I feel glamorous!! We miss ya down here, Viv!

[@twitchygiraffe4636]

Vivian stanshall was KING HIPSTER! Four decades before it was even a known thing! And he had miles more charisma than any cool person could ever have these days, because he genuinely didn't care what anyone thought of him! And didn't "seek approval" of anything obscure he discovered unlike the selfie taking self obsessed tossers that pass for interesting and quirky these days! Broke the mould when they made him!!!!

[@namaste91]

Would call him more of a bohemian. But you are right,he had definitely the lifestyle of a modern day hipster.

[@terrypussypower]

The Last of the great English Eccentrics!

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

Hipsters are idiots. You insult Vivian by comparing him to those self consciously "hip" bores.

[@kafkettethehungerartist]

@@desperatemohammedantheworl5833 indeed, & absolutely too.

[@incredibleself-confidence5505]

@@desperatemohammedantheworl5833 I think you insult Vivian by getting mad at a comparison that basically is formed on him having a big beard. Just enjoy the great man's work and don't worry about a vague classification of people that seem to irritate you for some banal reason.

[@MatthewChambers-w1x]

I have first hand experience of meeting vivians shreink uncle george he told me that vivian was an absolute gentleman snd on a Occasion not so but i still feel he was an absolute lengend and still and always be no ones perfect folks xx

[@hermitcrabbot]

A surrealistic re-incarnation of Shakespeare that waxed immortal in the dying days of her majesties' disappearing realm.

[@davidjordan9759]

Nice to see him at the BBC. 'I could see them all in there, rushing about, catching diseases and giggling.'

[@keithdonnellan5564]

Oh! the memories of Viv . Smoker asks have you got a light Mac. No, but I've got a dark brown overcoat.

[@TheDharr]

This is wonderful. G'or bless you Viv.

[@bongojago]

First heard of the Bonzos from the Beatles “ Magical Mystery Tour” . I would highly recommend their album “ let’s make up and be Friendly “ .

[@someguy2135]

Every sentence is poetry. I could listen to him all day. He should have had a recorder running whenever he was awake. I would buy the box set. Would he have had a podcast today? BTW Has anyone seen him and Roy Wood together? Are they the same person?

[@tangofizz77]

"Get up! The mirrors must be painted! The barking fish refuses to lie down!"

[@oscarselkirk4192]

A gentleman of unremitting wonderment!

[@jc-d6179]

Good heanens, never seen this before. A genius. Sir Henry is sadly missed. RIP Mark Davies.

[@dissbeleaverovlies1998]

Oh how i wish we lived in a world with this level of freedom, or what "normal people" so afraid to stand out call eccentric they all end up monotonous bores, then again without the rules, stiffs and squares there would be no-one to stand out and shine as bright so maybe once in a lifetime is enough

[@incredibleself-confidence5505]

If anyone knows of any other films on youtube that have this much joy and wonder in them then please do let me know. I realise he's obviously obfuscating massive parental trauma but boy does he do it with class. stops me from wanting to slit ol' blue anterior for 5 minutes so must be a good'un. So please do send more my way. Love ya chaps!

[@derekferguson385]

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[@justinparkerthewildwolf6394]

Good ol Viv wish there was more of

[@smoovegittar]

He could go on forever; I'd be chuffed. Bless you, Viv.

[@CapCrunch45]

Master of Ceremonies for Tubular Bells

[@richfi9576]

and the narrator of the crazed, three o'clock-in-the-morning, Oxfordshire, 1973 version of Sailor's Hornpipe on Oldfield's Boxed Set. Pure, improvisational genius!

[@raymondgill9796]

This show on its original escape led me in the direction of all things Vivian and Bonzo, a meander of delight with new chapters unwrit.

[@GLK-London]

Thank goodness for the legacy he left us. Your still sadly missed all these years later sir.

[@MrIknowIknowIknow]

and the lovely drop of hooch it did produce...

[@martinblunden4689]

A very impressive adaption of the book,so glad you're continuing with it, can't wait for the next episode

[@johndaarteest]

The music heard on the documentary is from his album 'Men Opening Umbrellas Ahead' it's worth a listen.

[@rjds1800]

And Tubular Bells!... my first introduction to Vivian Stanshall.

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

Which earned him a £150 session fee for his efforts. Luckily due to changes in copyright and royalty legislation in the late 90's his estate are now paid a modest percentage on any sales and airplay, money he could have sorely done with during the last decade of his life.

[@joefarang]

intersting and very well filmed

[@neonwind]

Brilliant, thank you for the upload!

[@artysanmobile]

The control room shots are priceless. No panic, just minding the mix, wondering if they’ll ever work again.

[@feltchtastic]

26:27 - 'What inspires you to do this? 'Toads'. Exactly. What in the name of Bonaparte's Balls might else it be? Do keep up.

[@krisscanlon4051]

The only thing that cheers me up these days is watching Samoyed dogs and the bonzo's especially this Ginger geezer my oh my does my heart well

[@deepindercheema4917]

I had rather a mental aberration needing to know the name of Jack De Manio and the only place I could recall where I knew he was was here. So thanks BBC.

[@janinefarnell8570]

This is just glorious. 😊

[@mr.evasion]

Ah .. the provocative thrust of the zebras butt and on to BBCs Brainwashing House. Many a true word spoken in jest. The King of Comedy gone but not forgotten. . . .

[@YARKS60]

"Imagine the depth of trench nessesary for a giraffe".

[@johnmitchelljr]

Why did the great one leave us in banality .

[@incredibleself-confidence5505]

you said this three years ago, then it was a very distilled truth, now it's reaching 100% proof. I think the rapture may have happened.

[@mehcol]

love you Viv for ever and ever.

[@MatthewChambers-w1x]

An absolutely loving genius

[@tinahardman9805]

Enjoying this fab documentary about the great Viv Stanshall and then seeing a lot of idiot comments by stupid trolls declaring he is actually the fake Paul McCartney in various guises!!! the worst thing is that this must be very upsetting to Viv Stanshall's family and friends as the poor man passed away in 1995.

[@MrSirMrSirMr]

I think Ki mostly finds it baffling and a bit amusing!

[@serene5345]

"The Legend of Billy Shears," by Thomas E. Uharriet

[@jrb4935]

Actually it's true...it's not THIS 'Viv' though, it's the other one.

[@Zopf-international]

Paddington Station with my chums, a crate of brown ale talking drums.

[@Jungleland33]

Jesus, that zoo was depressing. Viv, however, was a gem.

[@namaste91]

He is one of my role models

[@JosephWintersMusic]

Most definitely, same applies here! Now, the mirrors must be painted!

[@MatthewChambers-w1x]

As an abstract mad musical musician i absolutely apriciate vivian..my name is matthew after the Hebrew..of the meaning gift frim god and vivian was a absolute gift xx

[@dewimatthews]

I saw BonzoDogDoodah Band supporting Cream.Actually rather surpassing than supporting.

[@harveyjohnny1967]

The interview bit with 'toads' is one of the funniest things i have ever watched

[@blockfrog]

Ahhhh what a character!

[@peterrenn6341]

Oh! to be in England, now that England's here.... I stand up in my wheelbarrow and pretend I'm Boadicea!

[@borderlands6606]

Saint like in repose. RIP Mr Stanshall

[@johnmitchelljr]

Thank you

[@margateswede]

In the fishing scene he is so sozzled he can barely speak, very funny but also a little bit sad.

[@jonjones1553]

This is the most English thing I have ever seen.

[@cliffordadams8353]

Wonderfully wonderfully bonkers

[@darrelmorgan6266]

Where to even begin with this video! I hate to toss the word 'genius' around like we tend to but I think Viv Stanshall was one in his own unique way. His way with words for one. I wanted to repeat some of the hilarious things he says with such deadpan seriousness but there's no way to do it because the whole thing is like that! "My word I look saint-like in repose" "There I was peacefully snoozing when a gang of roughs with cameras burst in and caught me in a nighty" LMAO ! Okay, there's just 2 of them

[@indigohammer5732]

The Manor Studio. Tubular Bells was recorded there. It looks pretty rough!!

[@Tremological]

If anyone was wondering what Albus Dumbledore was up to prior to 1991...

[@timsan55]

What a brilliant guy he was. Is the instrument at 19.00 a crumhorn ? I highly recommend the book " Ginger Geezer "

[@Wayne_Schlagel]

He Is still alive. 😉 Under name of Paul McCartney.

[@Juan-wo7zu]

@@Wayne_Schlagel lunatic

[@kafkettethehungerartist]

a friend asked for favorite videos; this one is mine {i stretched the intent a bit, as well as intent should be}.

[@biffbangpow6818]

Mere words are not adequate, I shall therefore think my posting

[@Warp75]

Always got a Serge Gainsbourg vibe with Baba Tunde.

[@josephthunderhorse8793]

To all the insanity that Viv ...or "Shelly" as his buds called him ...was Paul McCartney...dear God in Heaven seek help😂

[@johbo81]

A very whimsical man

[@stevecox7075]

I'm never quite sure whether Vivian is a brilliant, eccentric genius or a crashing bore. Perhaps a bit of both.

[@JosephWintersMusic]

Most definitely the first option! He's a genius in a simple manner, he just is himself. Certainly need someone like the good soul these days

[@jimkoshul2265]

no, i would think, after all these years, that he was basically the former, but no-one can nail it all the time, just can't be done, some of it's got to be a bit off...... and then yah, crashing boredom can happen...... but, as a relentless self-skeptic, ("don't trust my inner feelings" said leonard cohen, "inner feelings come and go"), i admire him for just going for it, trusting in his own perspective as one having value....

[@archstanton3763]

Playing The Beatles Sun King, oh how they love to give a wink and a nod. Funny how ‘ he ‘ took over the role of Paul and then had an actor take over the role of ‘ Viv ‘ a character / role he invented. Crazy world, you only need to scratch the surface.

[@emmakane7888]

Can you expand on this Viv is Paul stuff? Please! I am so intrigued now. I know all the Paul is dead stuff but have never heard this??

[@archstanton3763]

@@emmakane7888 Sure ! The book(s) The memoirs of Billy Shears will explain everything for you. Or you sit back watch MMT and see the man in action, performing both roles. Mike Williams aka The Sage of Quay will have the answers your looking forward, it’s a topic he’s covered extensively. Kind Regards !

[@emmakane7888]

@@archstanton3763 I have now dug down and Holy moly. Ok. I need to re-evaluate many things. Thanks so much for the reply.

[@archstanton3763]

@@emmakane7888 Anytime my friend. Unfortunately the world is not what we are told or at least the world does not work the way we were told. This is not an accident and is perpetrated upon mankind with intent, the curtain is slowly been drawn back and you will be able to see, and more importantly understand the reasons why. From these answers there often comes more questions, however the piece’s of the puzzle are all in plain sight once your eyes become accustomed to looking. Stay cool stay strong, happy adventures !

[@Juan-wo7zu]

You have been brainwashed. Vivian was still a character in 1962 in university. Before the Beatles even released their first album! How can you replace a fairly straight forward singer and guitar player with a euphonium playing eccentric with a very deep voice and talent as a painter?

[@fatfrreddy1414]

superb....

[@meridianleeward6370]

I saw Vivian at some college and he was pissed and hysterical. I recall him kicking the guitarist and dragging him to the floor during a horrendously bad solo. The main band was called Gaswork. The singer wore a crash helmet the whole gig. What happened to them?

[@johnlyon326]

Those were they days ...

[@matthewwren4708]

Fantastic stuff

[@BigAl69666]

Top geezer!

[@RatPfink66]

Wish we'd had a few Americans like him. Our counterculture was far more serious-minded.

[@namaste91]

Look for Wavy Gravy

[@v00n2000]

Bill Griffith cartoons.

[@Juan-wo7zu]

There are now fewer brits that are eccentric and it is sad

[@thewomble1509]

@@Juan-wo7zu I'd go a s far as to say , are there any at all? Lord Bath of Longleat was a bit of a character but he's hopped the twig.

[@risenshine2783]

I raise my hat to you Viv!

[@Rodentpinkytrotters]

Hopefully you're a hippo 9:43

[@sharan5092]

What can I say Vivian, your humor was neither Acqueous or Vitreous Humor.

[@jimkoshul2265]

g'wan, seh I n I.....

[@kjetilalexandersaltnes8643]

The ACTOR behind this 'Shakespeare-ian' character.. The man of 1000 voices.. 👌👁 Is probably the greatest actor of all time.🎭 🐞🐞🐞🐞 🐞🃏🔥 ♟️♟️♟️♟️ ♟️ The cat is out of the bag 🔥🥧

[@gooser22]

He's like a prehistoric Aphex Twin

[@alejo7365]

this

[@KieranRobinson-zz6ug]

Got the Beatles music in it . Hehe. Nice one bill!

[@ericthefish01]

Dick!

[@Zopf-international]

That bike wouldn't be there today matey... It would be gone and cut up for spare parts for some turbo kid's dragster. Untraceable by the police.

[@kll1597]

Genius!

[@YesOkayButWhy]

In this video, Viv is..... 31.

[@bobmcgrath9216]

The man!

[@baronoflivonia.3512]

I wonder if any English youth know who Brunel was

[@raulduke5955]

"Should animals wear trousers" Hahaha

[@DomSRamos-lr4zn]

Thank you, groovy boy for the 'showup showaddy' with priapic overtonics: madam is right - whether in Tobago or not, And that's not his Dad in the photo.