When Tchaikovsky died, his madness had to go somewhere. I think Bill Bailey is the vessel of that madness.

What I love about Bill Bailey is his ability to explain music and music theory to non musicians in a way which they understand. Lots of other musicians find it difficult to explain music to people who don’t play instruments.

With the possible exception of Walkers shortbread, Bill Bailey is the greatest gift the United Kingdom has given the world.

Should be Sir Bill Bailey. The man is a force of nature.

Actual, superb talent, superior understanding, AND the ability to convey knowledge in an interesting & entertaining manner. People throw around the term "treasure" for beloved, talented, intelligent people & for those who aren't as well. This man has so many admirable qualities & what ties them all together & makes them matter 10-fold is that by all accounts, he's a truly decent guy.

Not only hugely talented but also extremely clever man !

If bill taught music at my school I wouldn’t hesitate to choose it

This is how music should be taught in schools.

Bill is straight up genius, the dude never fails to make me laugh and be dumbstruck at his talent.

Such a talented man, he needs to be on telly much more than he is.

Bill is the best and most inventive musical comedy act since Victor Borge.

Just once, I'd love for Match of the Day to be opened with the lounge version that Bill does here. And then, once finished, cut to the studio where Gary Lineker is sat in a wing backed chair, wearing a smoking jacket and carpet slippers, holding a pipe, and introducing the show with a voice reminiscent of whispering Bob Harris; "Good evening, and welcome to Match of the Day. On the show this evening, we have a wide selection of football matches for your delectation, including some well executed goals and one or two tackles that may have you tutting with disappointment."

There are times you have to remember that Bill Bailey is a genius and this is one of those times.

I think this is one of his best performances

He truly is a national treasure

I loved the retreat harp bit

Bill Bailey, Sean Lock, Bob Mortimer, Lee Mack. The UK is frickin goldmine of comedic talent.

He is not just "talented"...he is brilliant. I agree he should be knighted. Arise Sir William of the hilarious comedic experience...and also a brilliant musician.

A living national treasure

I’d buy an album of Bill’s Lounge Version songs! Lounge Match of the Day is so brilliant!

If I had one tenth of Bill Bailey's talent, I'd be a genius!

Give that man a cigar....he nailed it...with fucking squeeze horns ffs in front of the royal family 😂😂😂 Love Bill Bailey he's such a talent that for some reason or another I don't think enough people actually understand how talented he really is

That major 7 chord at the end of the match of the day lounge Version gave me half a chub

I love Bill, he makes this depressing world a better place! Makes me smile and laugh uncontrollably

Saw him in Bournemouth and he was, as you can expect, magnificent and hilarious. By far the best comic to see live in my honest opinion.

See that woman in the audience keel over on hearing the Jewish folk rendition had me in stitches. Can't believe I didn't watch this when it came out!

lol Christ this guy is ridiculously talented.

Bill Bailey the only man to have long hair and be bald at the same time

The world needs more people like Bill

I'm amazed that he's only 34 years old in the Black Books. Also! His variety of talent is so astonishing that I have so much respect for this guy!

You have a national treasure in this man. UK you have no idea how talented a comedian / musician this man is. Brilliant man.

Bill Bailey is on a real different level from us mortals.

An absolute genius. And 100% on the list of dinner guests

Not just playing the horns, but doing so with serious style and aplomb.

The man's a mad genius.

Just amazing. What a talent. And true skill. No marketing hype needed

I just found out about Bill. What an awesome human being with many talents.

I remember watching this on the telly and my dad saying he'd buy an album of Bailey playing those horns if it were released. I see no reason why said album hasn't been made yet.

OMG he is SOOOO clever and he can move with those horns!!

bill bailey ... you are brilliant

Retreat retreat, move backwards with your feet. Love it! Hahaaa

This man is a true phenomenon

Bill, you are astounding mate. Your humour is spot on and your musical talents are always mesmerising. Keep it up.

Fitness routine by Bill Bailey, playing the bicycle horn!

The finest in high class comedy 😉

Holy moly he's amazing.

What a talented artist. Superb entertainment.

I love Bill Bailey.

Now THAT'S variety.

What a credit to the British entertainment biz

Is there any instrument this man cannot play? He is brilliant!

Bicycle horns tuned to the pentatonic scale?! Awesome.

I love musicians who are comedians and do not take themselves too seriously (though I love serious music/ians too of course. BB reminds me of Victor Borge in that respect

Just incredible. This is what you call a multitallented artist..musician and performer 😁👌

Amazing man! 💖

He's brilliant as a musician and as a comedian! Multiple layers of excellence!

Thoroughly brilliant. Have always loved watching Bill Bailey perform. 🥰

no one else compares to bill - the horns sketch is fantastic !

Going to see him this week at the AO arena Manchester. Can't wait

Such a genius. Can play a Mozart symphony, show us the power and flexibility of a keyboard, and then play the Final Countdown on a horn.

For anyone interested, the songs are 'The Lonely Goatherd' from 'The Sound of Music', 'Ghostbusters' from the film of the same name, 'The Final Countdown' by Europe and '1812 Overture' by Tchaikovsky

behind all the laughs is a very talented musician

The incomparable, gloriously talented Bill Bailey! Long may he reign on You Tube.

After watching this...the only words I have are: *'you beautiful bastard'*

the coolest old guy I've ever seen.

A musical, comical, theatrical genius!

A delightfully funny man who cheers me up

Watching this after seeing his 2021 performance. He’s gotten even better and fitter ❤️

That MOTD lounge version was gorgeous :)

The Final Countdown.... fabulous

Pure fucking genius man. I laughed until it hurt !! cheers

That was a bloody good preformance

2:22 that shot sums up the upper class quite well. Two old fogies laughing a rich man's laugh and one emotionless old fogie.

Do you think he's ever been worried about another comedian stealing his material?

This guy is a fucking legend! XD Makes me laugh every time.

He's brilliant! :D

we are a year and a half into a world destroying pandemic. I have lost several friends to Covid in a short space of time. Life is dire, but Bill Bailey gives me hope, joy and a terrible urge to buy some bicycle horns. He never ceases to make me laugh. Bless you, Bill, for your tireless work in entertaining us in the major and minor chords :)

Bill Bailey must never die. He must be change into one of the Fae and roam around the UK, basically being himself. This way his humour and music will live forever down the ages, delighting all who come across him.

Bill .. you are simply brilliant !

Bloody Brilliant. He never fails to amaze and entertain me. His energy is infectious, and so unanticipatible... Just strolls in from left field apropos of nothing.

Bill Bailey is a legend!

i a ways end up at bills videos every so often on here normally by accident. always brightens my day I met him over the summer. humble fella very down to earth of the stage but a blinding talent when he's on it...why do we say 'blinding' to describe impressive things? I now have a guide dog 🐶

To have the comedic sense and the incredible musical ability all wrapped up in a slightly funny looking package. Perfect performer = Bill Bailey.

So entertaining is Bill, love it to bits

He’s such a brilliant nutbar. Love him.

Lovely man very talented

Really a brilliant musician

This is the most epic video on KZfaq.

How to captivate and hold an audience in your hand, national treasure gets used a lot but in this case it fits perfectly

Just been to see BB in the Larks In Transit tour May-2019. Still superb, still hilarious and still fills me with wonder.

Absolute British treasure

this guy is one of the best out just now

Absolute genious.

Well when weed is a unnecessary add on to such a beautiful performance. 😍 8/10

Very funny guy bravo 👏👏👏👏❤

Bill is a genius

If you could harness a mere fraction of his talent you would be set for life...........The man is quite incredible.

What a talented, funny guy. Why have I never heard of him before?

Thank god we have human left to be incredible and share their wealth of goodness...thank you sir..

Bill Bailey is a legend