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1.1 Introduction1.2 Llamas: Llamas/Granada/Llamas1.3 Gumby - Flower Arranging1.4 Terry Jones - Link1.5 Sercret Service1.6 Wrestling1.7 Communist Quiz: Communist Quiz/World in Action1.8 Idiot Song1.9 Albatross1.10 Nudge Nudge1.11 Silly Noises1.12 Cocktail Bar1.13 Travel Agent1.14 Spot the Brain Cell1.15 Bruce's Song1.16 Argument Song1.17 Four Yorkshiremen1.18 Election Special (Medley): We'll Keep a Welcome/Raindrops Keep Falling1.19 Lumberjack Song1.20 Theme Song 'Liberty Bell'1.21 Parrot Sketch1.22 Theme Song 'Liberty Bell', Pt. 21.23 U.K. Tour Interview Promo |
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| | Description: | By the time the seven young boys and a girl took to the boards of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London??s glittering West End, they had been performing on stage together, on and off, for all of three years. And for the live shows, the Monty Python team did indeed swell to acknowledge seven young boys and a girl. Neil Innes and Carol Cleveland, those loyal Python props (in the sense of one who supports or assists) were allowed to shine in their own right.
??Monty Python??s First Farewell Tour?? took the United Kingdom by storm in the Spring of 1973 and then invaded Canada that Summer, before returning triumphantly to London for the Drury Lane shows. The planned run of two weeks was hastily extended to the month of March, 1974. The show was even given the Royal seal of approval, Python-style at least. The Royal box was always occupied by a dummy Princess Margaret.
For Terry Jones: ??it was the nearest that any of us ever got to having a proper job. We would kiss our wives goodbye, work the night shift in the theatre, get roaring drunk afterwards, roll home and then do it all over again the following day?.
This recording captures the very last night of the run. It is a particularly vocal audience enjoying the well-oiled machine of sketch comedy. Classics like Nudge, Nudge and The Argument Clinic are greeted like old, familiar friends. That??s precisely what they were. There are few concessions to the recorded medium, although Charisma boss Tony Stratton-Smith does get a name-check in the Election Special sketch. As does James Gilbert, then the Head of Comedy at the BBC. Things had clearly changed though. Although six episodes of ??Monty Python?? would be broadcast by the Corporation in the Autumn of 1974, the team had matured via both repetitive live performances of the sketches and the freedom that Charisma Records had given them. There was a real sense of the Pythons finally owning their creative integrity.
The Drury Lane audience may also have been surprised to see Eric performing the Lumberjack Song. As Michael Palin explains: ??Although I had sung it in the television sketch, Eric sang it in the live shows. The plaid shirt and suspenders suited both of us!? Charisma Records considered releasing a commercial single of this version but, as Mike says: ??George Harrison came on board to produce a new single of ??Lumberjack?? and wanted me to sing it. Eric was perfectly fine about that?.
For all this fresh silliness, there??s a pleasing irony to be had in Eric Idle??s opening introduction, promising that: ??we??ll be seeing jokes, many of which are appearing for the very last time before retiring?.
Live At Drury Lane by Monty Python, released 3 May 2023.
This version of Live At Drury Lane comes as a 1xCD. - Slipcased jewel case"Live At The Drury Lane-Remaste" is a remastered CD release capturing the legendary Monty Python live performance at London's iconic Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. This album delivers an electrifying showcase of Monty Python?s unique blend of surreal humor, sharp wit, and musical parody that has delighted audiences worldwide for decades. Fans can relive classic sketches such as "Nudge Nudge," "Four Yorkshiremen," and many more performed with infectious energy before a roaring crowd. As one of Britain?s most influential comedy groups, Monty Python revolutionized sketch comedy through their groundbreaking TV series "Monty Python's Flying Circus" and films like "Life of Brian." Their innovative style continues to inspire comedians globally. Released by Virgin UK?a label renowned for its diverse catalog spanning rock, pop, and alternative genres?this edition ensures high-quality sound while preserving the original atmosphere of this historic show. | | | No. of tracks: |
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| | This product is expected to be released on Saturday 25 December, 2049 and will be shipped by us as soon as it becomes available. | Product Safety
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