Folk music
In 1965, together with Tam Harvey, Connolly started a group called the Humblebums. At their first gig, Connolly introduced them both to the audience by saying, "My name's Billy Connolly, and I'm humble. This is Tam Harvey, he's a bum." The band would later include Gerry Rafferty. Connolly sang, played banjo and guitar, and entertained the audience with his humorous introductions to the songs.
In his World Tour of Scotland, Connolly reveals that at a trailer show during the Edinburgh Festival, the Humblebums took to the stage just before the late Yehudi Menuhin.
The trio broke up in 1971, at which point Connolly went solo. His first solo album in 1972, Billy Connolly Live! on Transatlantic Records, features Connolly as a singer, songwriter, and musician.
His early albums were a mixture of comedy performances with comedic and serious musical interludes. Among his best known musical performances were "The Welly Boot Song", a comical ode to the working class which became his theme song for several years; "In the Brownies", a parody of the Village People classics "Y.M.C.A." and "In the Navy" (for which Connolly filmed a music video); "Two Little Boys in Blue", a tongue-in-cheek indictment of police brutality done to the tune of Rolf Harris' "Two Little Boys"; and the ballad "I Wish I Was in Glasgow" which Connolly would later perform on a guest appearance on the 1990s American sitcom Pearl (which starred Rhea Perlman). He also performed the occasional Humblebums-era song such as "Oh, No!" as well as straightforward covers such as a version of Dolly Parton's "Coat of Many Colors" which was included on his Riotous Assembly album.
In November 1975, his spoof of the Tammy Wynette song "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" had a one-week spell as the UK's No. 1 single. Wynette's original was about parents spelling out words of an impending marital split to avoid traumatizing their young child. Connolly's version "D.I.V.O.R.C.E.", on the other hand, played off of the fact that many dog owners use the same tactic when they do not wish their pet to become upset about an impending trip to the veterinarian. His song is about a couple whose marriage is ruined by a bad vet visit (spelling out "W.O.R.M." or "Q.U.A.R.A.N.T.I.N.E.", for example.)
His song "No Chance" was a parody of J.J. Barrie's "No Charge".
In 1985 he sang the theme song to Supergran, which was released as a single and in 1996 he performed a cover of Ralph McTell's In The Dreamtime as the theme to his World Tour of Australia. By the late 1980s, Connolly had all but dropped the music from his act, though he still records the occasional musical performance. In 1998 he covered The Beatles' "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite" on the George Martin tribute, In My Life and he also recorded a rewritten version of Alanis Morissette's "Hand in My Pocket" entitled "The Evil Scotsman". Most recently, he sang a song during the film Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Connolly is among the artists featured on Banjoman, a tribute to American folk musician Derroll Adams, released in 2002. He plays one song, "The Rock".
Stand-up comedy
It is as a stand-up comedian that Connolly is best known. His observational comedy is idiosyncratic and often off-the-cuff. He talks about himself, who he is, where he's been, what he thinks and how he reacts to the world around him. He has outraged audiences, critics and, of course, the media with his free use of the word "fuck". He has used masturbation, blasphemy, defecation, flatulence, sex, his father's illness and his aunts' cruelty to entertain. By exploring these subjects with humour, Connolly has done much to strip away the taboos surrounding them. Yet he does not tell jokes in the conventional way. At the end of a concert the audience can be convulsed with laughter but few can remember a specific "funny" line.
One of Connolly's most famous comedy skits is "The Crucifixion", an early 1970s recording in which he likens Christ's Last Supper to a drunken night out in Glasgow. The recording was banned by many radio stations at the time. Around this same time, a joke told during a television talk show appearance (about a murderer and his bike) became a sensation that, reportedly, people still remember three decades after the appearance. (A transcript of the complete joke can be found here).
Billy Connolly also performed a sketch broadcast on TV, when talking about national anthems, and comparing the UK's slow tune to the lively ones of many other nations, Billy suggested that it should be replaced by the theme tune to The Archers.
Connolly's style has changed over the years to be less controversial and more observational. Including topics such as himself aging, stories about where he has been and other aspects of his life. He also exclaims "Oh, I must tell you!" and vocalises whatever thought occurs to him. Another feature is his ability to break off onto a tangent mid-topic and return to it later -- sometimes as long as an hour later.
Awards
Connolly was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by the University of Glasgow on 11 July, 2001. This particularly bemused his wife, who noted that she had studied for six years to obtain her Ph.D., whereas Billy merely had to turn up and collect his. 2003 saw him presented with a BAFTA Lifetime Achievement award and a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
On 4 July 2006, Connolly was awarded an honorary doctorate by Glasgow's Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD) for his service to performing arts [5].
Trivia
* While being interviewed with his wife on the Irish Late Late Show, Connolly proved how easily he forgets many great lines that other comedians could only hope to think of. The presenter was trying to get Connolly to reproduce a funny line he had read in "Bravemouth" about Connolly knowing of an organism that lives on a human eyelid that has two penises. He asked Connolly "What was it called?" to which Connolly replied "Some latin name that I can't remember". His wife then interrupted "But the translation means lucky bastard, right", to which Connolly broke down in a fit of laughter. When he complemented his wife on the line, she had to remind him that it was his own original line which he had forgotten.
* Connolly is a lifelong supporter of Glasgow football team, Celtic, and is often seen at their home games.
* Connolly came second in The Glasgow Herald's poll, "The Most Scottish Person In The World". Number one was Wee Jimmy Krankie (see The Krankies), while third place went to Russ Abbott's impersonation of a Scotsman.
The evil Scotsman
Billy Connolly Lyrics
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Your in the right place,
Don't look at me like that, or i'll headbutt your face
i'm a mean motherfucker,
i was born that way,
and just because i wear a skirt don't think i'm fuckin' gay.
Cause i'm an evil scotsman,
i'm a sheep shagger from Aberdeen,
and causing pain is my game.
Now if your a woman,
married or not,
al take all your kit off and i'll dive in your mot,
i'll take your legs and spread them wide,
and then i'll put a wet suit on and shag you from inside,
i'm an evil scotsman,
and My name is Jock
and the girls are all gaggin' for a portion of my 10" cock,
Yes i'm an evil Scotsman
and my name is Jock
i've got one hand in my pocket
and i'm playing with my 10" cock
i don't care where you come from,
if your big or your small,
i've fought the best,
and i beat them all.
If your english or irish,
you wont have to die,
but if you are a German you can kiss your arse goodbye.
i'm an evil scotsman,
and Jock is my name,
if you don't like the rules don't play the fuckin' game,
yes, i'm an evil Scotsman
my name is Jock!
and the girls are just dying for a portion of my 10" cock.
OH Yeah,
Fucker,
Wankers,
Knob Heads.
Thankyou.
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ADDED BY ~DEBBIE~
The lyrics of Billy Connolly's song "The Evil Scotsman" are a tongue-in-cheek portrayal of a crude and violent Scottish stereotype. The singer, who identifies himself as an evil Scotsman named Jimmy or Jock, boasts about his violent tendencies and sexual prowess. He states that he was "born mean" and will headbutt anyone who looks at him the wrong way. He also claims that he is not gay despite wearing a skirt.
The singer speaks about his sexual exploits and his reputation among women, whom he claims are "gaggin' for a portion of [his] 10" cock." He is also willing to engage in sexual activity with married women. The song is filled with derogatory terms towards women and other nationalities, including the English, Irish, and Germans.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Evil Scotsman" are meant to be comical and satirical, poking fun at exaggerated Scottish stereotypes. The song is not intended to be taken seriously.
Line by Line Meaning
If your looking for trouble,
I am warning you right from the start that if you are here to create chaos, you are in the right place.
Your in the right place,
This place is known for its violence, and if you have come here to challenge it, you will regret it.
Don't look at me like that, or i'll headbutt your face
If you are looking at me with bad intentions or disrespect, I will not hesitate to physically assault you.
i'm a mean motherfucker,
I am an unpleasant and cruel person who enjoys causing pain and discomfort to others.
i was born that way,
This is not something that I learned or developed over time; it is something that has always been a part of who I am.
and just because i wear a skirt don't think i'm fuckin' gay.
Wearing a skirt does not have any correlation with my sexual orientation, and assuming that it does is completely unwarranted.
Cause i'm an evil scotsman,
I identify myself as an evil and malevolent person from Scotland.
and Jimmy is my name,
My given name is Jimmy, but I prefer to be identified as an evil Scotsman.
i'm a sheep shagger from Aberdeen,
I am a person from Aberdeen who engages in sexual activity with sheep, which is considered strange and taboo.
and causing pain is my game.
I enjoy inflicting pain and discomfort on others, and it is something that I actively seek out.
Now if your a woman,
If you happen to be a woman, pay attention to what I am about to say.
married or not,
Your marital status is not relevant to me.
al take all your kit off and i'll dive in your mot,
I will remove all of your clothing and engage in sexual activity with you.
i'll take your legs and spread them wide,
I will forcibly spread your legs apart without your consent.
and then i'll put a wet suit on and shag you from inside,
I will wear a wetsuit and engage in sexual activity with you in a non-traditional manner.
i'm an evil scotsman,
I continue to identify myself as an evil Scotsman.
and My name is Jock
Although previously identified as Jimmy, I am now identifying as Jock, still an evil Scotsman.
and the girls are all gaggin' for a portion of my 10" cock,
I am delusional and believe that women are sexually attracted to me and desire to be intimate with me.
Yes i'm an evil Scotsman
I am reiterating that I am an evil Scotsman.
and my name is Jock
Continuing to identify myself as Jock, the evil Scotsman.
i've got one hand in my pocket
I am currently holding on to my genitals with one hand.
and i'm playing with my 10" cock
I am fondling my own genitals in a public place.
i don't care where you come from,
Your place of origin is of no significance to me.
if your big or your small,
Your physical size does not matter to me, and I am not intimidated by either large or small individuals.
i've fought the best,
I have engaged in physical altercations with some of the most skilled fighters.
and i beat them all.
I have emerged victorious in all of my previous fights.
If your english or irish,
If you are a person of English or Irish nationality,
you wont have to die,
You will not be subjected to the same level of violence as a German person.
but if you are a German you can kiss your arse goodbye.
If you are a German person, you should be prepared to face extreme violence and hostility from me.
if you don't like the rules don't play the fuckin' game,
If you cannot handle the violent nature of this place, you should not have come here in the first place.
OH Yeah,
An exclamation of victory or satisfaction.
Fucker,
An offensive term directed towards someone else.
Wankers,
A derogatory term directed towards a group of people.
Knob Heads.
A vulgar insult directed towards someone who is perceived to be foolish or idiotic.
Thankyou.
A sarcastic or insincere expression of gratitude.
Contributed by Lincoln D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shardric
It's not Billy Connolly.
It's actually called "Trouble"
It was written by George Allen and Garry Desmond and perormed by The Rockin' Jock.
@tgglenn1628
For anyone curious, Billy did not write or perform this song. My dear friend, George J. Allan did. He used to do shows in Grand Canary years ago. An amazing man, a talented artist, and I have his original VHS tapes to prove. An excellent friend and damn good singer and entertainer. :)
@Paranoid-Philosopher
Was it not written by: Garry Desmond & Rockin’ Jock?
To my knowledge, it was buddy.🙂
@tgglenn1628
@@Paranoid-Philosopher you are correct. Gary Desmond McHugh helped George, who went by the stage name Rockin Jock
@Paranoid-Philosopher
@@tgglenn1628
Ah I see. I appreciate you telling me that, pal.. 🙂
@leemaclean2033
Mental sounds just like billy.! far is George from? I mind me and my mates having this on early editions of mobile phones lol
@alankelly7143
I'm from Ireland...I seen the rockin jock in 2001...he was brilliant...I still have his CD...is he still alive anyone know?
@ferrit22
When people find out your Scottish in another country its like winning the lottery ! They all love you xxx
@steven0882
Im English and absolutely love this. Always goes on in our kitchen parties with the lads. One of Best Billy
@JimHardie1
I remember when I first heard this easily 10-15 years ago.. At that time, bluetooth was in its primitave stages. It went viral and got shared between the phone of almost every boy between the age of 12-16 in central scotland. At the time, It was the funniest thing I had ever heard!