"A good idea is a good idea forever" -David Brent

'And for weaknesses....you've put eckzema...' 'Yep'

After looking at Rod Stewarts and Stereophonics version, I finally found the one that was used in the Office.

Have this on repeat after watching UK The Office. What an incredibly mellow song. Makes me feel like I'm on Earth again, with real people stuff.

"I sort of fused Flashdance with MC Hammer sh#t."

Watched The Office UK in 2020 again. And this song and music keeps on sounding better when I get older.

“I’ll try I’ll try so hard please don’t make me redundant” :(

Just finished rewatching The Office UK after 10 years almost of watching it for the first year. Gem of a show.

This makes me love England.

the office uk will forever live on as being one of the best shows to come out of our country

Out of all the different versions including the one from the 60's and 70's along with the one sung by Rod Stewart this one by Big George is the best.

Oh! And another thing, I can't watch The Office UK without hearing this song play. Yes well done and many Sir Dudes!!! Rock On.

Still listening in 2021 because of The Office UK ☺

It's got that authentic studio production. Here it sounds so crisp.

When that Saxophone kicks in anyone else's eye just widen I get goose bumps all over and I'm just like wow!

Anyone else here because of the the UK version of "The Office" ??

met George before he passed told some amazing stories rip my friend

Sixteen people tried to hit the 'like' button, but they found their phones lodged in gelatin

Definitely my favorite version. Rod Stewart is a close second.

Intro song: "So I suggest you just throw them all away / The handbags and the gladrags" David Brent: buys new leather jacket, ridiculous cowboy boots and an ear piercing XD

This song is rich in heart. I want to send this song to my old friends whom I have lost. But I am so certain of rejection I dare not try. Man, didn't we have the best music

The best version of this song. Period.

Listening in 2018 because of The office UK... greetings from Brazil!!

lyrics: Ever see a blind man cross the road Trying to make the other side? Ever seen a young girl growing old Trying to make herself a bride? So what becomes of you, my love? When they have finally stripped you of The handbags and the gladrags That your poor old granddad Had to sweat to buy you, baby Once I was a young man And all I thought I had to do was smile Well, you are still a young girl And you've borne everything in style So once you think you're in, you're out 'Cause you don't mean a single thing without The handbags and the gladrags That your poor old granddad Had to sweat to buy you Sing a song of six-pence for your sake And drink a bottle full of rye Four and twenty blackbirds in a cake And bake 'em all in a pie They told me you missed school today So what I suggest you just throw them all away The handbags and the gladrags That your poor old granddad Had to sweat to buy, oh-woah They told me you missed school today So what I suggest you just throw them all away The handbags and the gladrags That your poor old granddad Had to sweat to buy you

You've charmed me

"......Mr. Toad! I can't........"

RIP Big George

Love listening to this version driving down the motorway at 70mph plus.....70mph Tops!!!!

This is one of those songs that's so good, it's hard to screw it up as long as you know how to play it. I grew up with Rod's version, so I'm partial to that, but this version here is very touching and enjoyable.

I never thought any one else could do this song its proper justice but big george just killin it uk office baby!!

Love this version of the song, by far the best. I always assumed Big George was the vocalist, only found out recently that he was the musical arranger and that Fin Muir from Waysted actually sings the song

I get ever so happy everytime i hear this - cannot help thinking about The Office - and that said, it's by far the best version. Never mind Mr. Steward or Stereophonics. Thanks, Big George...

Wow ... this singer is amazing

The office :)

I wish they could have used this song in the US series at some point. Like maybe during Jim and Pam’s first kiss or something. Any other moments in the US series this song might go great over?

Best version IMO! Love the Piano. :-) xx

Somebody really loves hearing the drums in the mix.

Oggy oggy oggy oggy oggy oggy!!

Do it yourself, I've got to save some Africans!!!

"Get their attention"

Big guy yer missed .God bless

I think this is, with a big difference, the best version of the song

Why doesnt spotify have this? Its the best version of this song.

I just remember The Office when i listen this.

The Office UK > The Office US

“She said no by the way”

A goog cover song is a good song... forever! Allright...

Fin Muir from Waysted does a great job with this Mike D’abo classic. RIP Pete Way

I've heard a few covers of this song and not one of them is bad.

Amazing song!

Fin Muir's delivery is my favourite for vocals. Big George's performance is fantastic but the studio version is a little more flowery (addition of flute and saxophone) than the shorter bits used for The Office. The closing theme in particular really suited that series so perfectly- there was raw pain in Fin's voice, just like in the characters depicted. What a work of art, the show, the actors, the creators and this theme song!!!

This is epic and so cool. Like I cannot wait to show my homies down at the clinic

Fantastic Im impressed very talented!!!

There are starving people in the world, WHICH I HATE. Edit:bruv all I did was quote a show how did I get 140 likes 😂

This is way better then US office

I'm in that place where this song is especially profound.

The best version.

Well done. Greetings from Colorado USA.

The Office UK!!

Thank you Mr Webley.

Phenomenal

Bingo! Just found it and agree

Gaun yersel Bigman Yer tribute gig was brill RIPThanks fur the memories you live on.Cheers fae FACE!!

This is a great song because it can be interpreted by so many diverse artists: Rod the Mod, Stereophonics, and Big George each add their unique style to this beautiful tune. OFC extra points for The Office.

They should of made more of the office shows

- Did he say it? No, no he didnt

Sometimes the complaints will be false!

Ewen you made me laugh Rip

Dayum ✌

Lovely vision this lovely song aww my dad get 4 way heart op tomorrow im sad and listen music take my mind off tomorrow monday thanks xxx

Do you like this version of the song? not at all [ ] To an extent [ ] Very much [ ] I don't know [ ]

David Brent!!!!

The song on the series' credits, has this line:"(...) that your Grandad had to sweat so you could buy", this one has a little variation...

Bet this song was produced by juxtoposition records

I've been David Brent you've been the best

Reading the comments with a british accent

guilty, I support reading!

on this pic, the guys look like Richie and Eddie from "Bottom" :))

freelove on the freelove freeway

Great song

“Who says famine has to be depressing?”

"He went home to get it"

"He went home to get it.."

Do I look like a Fischer Price man?

Great memories

holy shit ricky and larry david singlehandedly changed comedy like 3-4 times wtf

I'm not going to be wearing the shoes, am I?!!

He's put my stapler in jelly again.....

He put my stapler in jelly again!

Hehe... There it is

I'm in love with the part at 3:11

Muy buena rola 🥰

I remember the drums being louder in the TV show... just me?

Beautiful epically when you hear that croaky halfwit rod Stewarts embarrassing rendition lol

thank you for this upload. great song. it reminds me of The Office. I bet that's wrong for some people. anyway, thanks again.

The Office U.K.

I need this version!!! I can't find it with better quality):

We had to let George go in the end

Here because of Jon English ….