Jasper Carrott OBE (born Robert Davis, March 14, 1945) is an English comedi… Read Full Bio ↴Jasper Carrott OBE (born Robert Davis, March 14, 1945) is an English comedian (declaring himself "world famous in Birmingham")
Born in Acocks Green, Birmingham, he was educated at Moseley School. He started his own folk club at 16 called "The Boggery" in Solihull, where he would perform folk songs as well as MC. Before long, his banter with the audience overtook the actual songs and he became known more as a comedian than a singer. He also worked as a musical agent (in partnership with Harvey Andrews), as Finger-Me-Gig, managing (among other bands) Decameron.
He had a surprise UK top 5 chart hit in 1975 with a novelty record called "Funky Moped" written by Chris Rohmann. The B-Side to this single was a risqué monologue parodying the animated children's TV series The Magic Roundabout. The latter was banned by the BBC, an action which is widely believed to have contributed to its commercial success.
Born in Acocks Green, Birmingham, he was educated at Moseley School. He started his own folk club at 16 called "The Boggery" in Solihull, where he would perform folk songs as well as MC. Before long, his banter with the audience overtook the actual songs and he became known more as a comedian than a singer. He also worked as a musical agent (in partnership with Harvey Andrews), as Finger-Me-Gig, managing (among other bands) Decameron.
He had a surprise UK top 5 chart hit in 1975 with a novelty record called "Funky Moped" written by Chris Rohmann. The B-Side to this single was a risqué monologue parodying the animated children's TV series The Magic Roundabout. The latter was banned by the BBC, an action which is widely believed to have contributed to its commercial success.
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Funky Moped The lights were groovy colours, the band was playin' slow. …
Magic Roundabout 'Hello children. It s a quarter to six. Time today.…
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@rayphillips6060
I think this should be Britain's 2023 Eurovision entry
@Gartcosh37
What can you say. Jasper is a legend and the song is a fantastic remake of an already brilliant tune.
@johnc485
You captured the ambience, the sweet smell of Burgers and onions. The scented air of Candyfloss and the fragrance of Fish and chips. Ah, Blackpool !
Thanks for this. ( You can always cross the road and look out to sea !! )
@aclark903
Those were the days. When people merely urinated in public in #Blackpool rather than shooting up & stabbing each other.
@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826
Jasper is a British comedy legend in my opinion 😄
@timothybaxter7392
Carrott was good.
He told good stories and told them well. He was very funny...
For a Brummie!
@Inkyminkyzizwoz
"We spent our money on chips and bingo" Putting those together makes you ask what sort of chips they were!
@Tidybitz
I had totally forgotten about this. Effing brilliant and Vinyl Vera will now stay in my head. Love it!!!
@jockhamish
Great laugh! And SO true as I remember how young guys get lost in booze.. Cheers mate! The very amazing Carrott had us in stitches way back then - and still does!
@juliamac1955
Hilarious! I've just heard it again for the first time in years; my cat thinks I'm totally mad sitting here laughing out loud to myself