The Musical Stylings of Dr. House.

By Queuebot in Video Clips on Jan 26, 2009 at 4:42 pm

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Before Hugh Laurie became the legendary House, he got his start in comedy, including Blackadder and his own show with Stephen Fry aptly titled A Bit of Fry and Laurie. His show with Fry was a sketch show with Laurie doing musical numbers in between. One of the funniest songs is called "Little Girl", and yes, that is Hugh Laurie singing and playing piano.

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Gauldar
Jan 26th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
My personal favorite skit is:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=U8ko2nCk_hE&feature=related
Alex
Jan 26th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Love the mustache!
Scooter
Jan 26th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
At first i thought he was playing “Coin Operated Boy”
It’s weird seeing him with that hair cut and with original accent.
Dan Smith
Jan 26th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
i’ve known hugh laurie for a long time

i think it’s hilarious that house fans don’t realize what a goof he is
Frau
Jan 26th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Hugh Laurie as Lord Monty in the Young Ones.
I find it funny that House fans are only now being exposed to him. I also find it funny that long time Laurie fans are amazed at his dramatic performances.
I myself keep waiting for him to say something like “Wasn’t it Monk Da Willydahonk?”

If you want to see more of his talent – go to youtube and type in Hugh Laurie Jeeves and Wooster.
There are so many great performances of him on piano.
DeLuxe
Jan 26th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
The man’s a genius. But hey! Three words: Oxford, Eton, Cambridge.
Apart from being a ‘goof’ and a top actor, he’s also a brilliant multi-intrument (jazz)musician, AND the world’s best ‘mouth-trombone’ player!
(I could find only a small sample, but I’ve wittnessed him doing it many a-times, believe you me.)
You can see a brief example when you look for the Sophisticated Song on YouTube.
endgame47
Jan 26th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
I love Hugh Laurie. I was listening to my Jeeves and Wooster soundtrack when I saw that this was posted here.

My favorite song that he has done is tied between “Where is the Lid?” and “Mystery”
sbond
Jan 26th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
I’d say he got more than just a start in comedy. He was a legend long before he started doing House, although many N. Americans hadn’t heard of him prior.
PancakeMan
Jan 26th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
He actually has a band, made up of people from TV. It’s called Band From TV.
jw
Jan 26th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Also in that excellent episode of the Young Ones: Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson!

I think it’s too bad that Hugh Laurie is destined to be remembered chiefly for House, when he should be known for his comedic work.
Jen Hunter
Jan 26th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
I love Hugh Laurie, but I found this song exceedingly unfunny. *shrug* Seemed like he was trying to be Tom Lehrer and failing.
TeaFizz
Jan 26th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
From A Bit of Fry and Laurie:

Sex talk in class

Pre-coital Agreement
Noelegy
Jan 26th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Harumph. Some of us dug Laurie long before he became House. But still, this is cool. Thanks.
Larfin Jackarse
Jan 27th, 2009 at 3:44 am
To all N.Americans (and S ones too if you want).

Did you know him before ‘House’ (which I don’t watch) and if not, have you seen or been bothered since?

I was surprised when I saw a ‘Hugh Laurie’ in a yanq show called ‘House’, thinking ‘that is a co-incidence’, then saw his fode, and thought ‘it even looks like him’. That is how surprised it was him I was.

If I may stretch your tl:dr skills. Another actor that changed was Chris Barrie as Ace Rimmer. I was amazed he was that good an actor.
CityElf
Jan 27th, 2009 at 5:14 am
“got his start in comedy”? As if Jeeves and Wooster, the Footlights, Fry & Laurie etc were all a warm up for his American ‘break’ in House? Sheesh….

House is great. But Hugh is a legend of British comedy in his own right.

*climbs off soapbox*
Aaron
Jan 27th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Maybe us Americans will not look as bad if I chime in and mention I was a fan of Hugh Laurie from “Blackadder” years ago. My girlfriend was shocked when I showed her some old episodes and contrasted them with “House.”

I don’t watch “House” but I’m sure he figures, as long as the checks cash, who cares if it’s comedy or melodrama?
Occasional Expositor
Jan 27th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I love Fry and Laurie and Blackadder, but this is very creepy and disturbing. Doesn’t anyone think that a “funny” song about a child molester is completely inappropriate and completely revolting?
milovoo
Jan 27th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
My favorite by far is “47 Ginger-headed sailors” from Jeeves and Wooster. Check it out if you get a chance.
ClaudiavTilburg
Jan 27th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
With this song you have to watch the pictures in the background.
This is sung in reference to young girls in the media at the time, who basically became famous for being sexy.
Most specifically about Mandy Smith, who married Bill Wymann from the Rolling Stones when she was only 18 or so.
I also think page3 girl-turned-singer Samantha Fox is up there.

So this is actually a satirical comment on what was really going on in society at the time.
myleti
Jan 28th, 2009 at 2:46 am
Okay, I’ve read all 19 comments. Thanks for commenting. The way I worded the info about the vid could have been better. I wasn’t implying by any means that Hugh just did comedy on the side while he went to work as an accountant or something. He started out in comedy and worked his way to doing everything he’s done up until now, including House. I know he was popular before House. He will continue to be popular for what he did before he did House. I didn’t mean to make any of you upset or angry or whatever. Just had to get that off my chest.

Sorry if I upset you. Can’t we all just enjoy Hugh Laurie no matter his role?
Alex
Jan 28th, 2009 at 2:51 am
You can’t please ‘em all, myleti! It’s teh Interweb. Thank YOU for submitting an interesting post to the Neatorama Upcoming Queue!

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