Monday, February 11, 2008

Neil Innes: Godfrey Daniel



In case you're not familiar with him, Neil Innes is probably best known as one of the geniuses behind the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band and The Rutles. Curiously, our family recently watched a bunch of W.C. Fields movies and "Godfrey Daniel" was an exclamation frequently used by Mr. Fields. Now here we find Neil Innes singing "Godfrey Daniel." Coincidence?

3 comments:

poodledoc said...

I've heard the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band and the Rutles! And....I know why W.C. always said "Godfrey Daniels".......

Suzy said...

Godfrey Daniel! I wanted to post that video!

Poodle Doc ... I'm eaten up with curiosity. WHY did W.C.Fields always say "Godfrey Daniel?"

That is a brilliant send up of Dwight Reginald. Neil Innes is incomparable.

Mark Roberts said...

He dresses like EJ but the song sounds like Billy Joel...