Considered by many to be (together with his scriptwriters - Ray Galton & Alan Simpson, and producer Dennis Main-Wilson), the originator(s) of the British 'sitcom', his radio 'Half Hours', and later his output on television are seen as the yardstick by which programmes of that genre are still measured.
He learnt his craft as a comic - or more accurately as a comic actor, through amateur performances in local theatre in the Bournemouth area, and then in the RAF, and later, (as a professional) at the Windmill Theatre, in a double act with Derek Scott. In his early career, Hancock was influenced (amongst others), by Sid Field, (who also hailed from Birmingham).
His motives for change throughout his career were often misunderstood, as were his striving for perfection in his art. He had a manic-depressive personality , which was later fuelled by alcoholism. Back in the 1950s/1960s such conditions were not fully understood and he did not receive the sort of help to resolve these problems, that he could have called upon today.
Unable to come to terms with the (perceived ) rejection in his personal life, and coupled with the difficulties in his career, Hancock took his own life in Australia in June 1968 .
His comedic genius remains undiminished over the years, and no one yet has filled the unique place that he still holds in the pantheon of comedy greats.
The Missing Page
Tony Hancock Lyrics
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Gumeongnan beoljib
Geuyeojawa neon heeoseutailbuteo
Heolilain dalikkaji
Obeolaeb nan ne balmog jabneun bubiteulaeb, ubseu
Igijeog-ijiman nega geuliwo
Back hug, barricade
Ajig neowa nan namnam-inikka
Eolin-aecheoleom bochaeji jom mayo
Ajig sijagdo anhaess-eunikka
Eoleundeul-ui gyesanjeog-in salang-eun silh-eo.
Saljjag jichyeo iss-eul ppun-ya nan gwaenchanh-a
Anya sasil nan
Naleul tteona bonaen geuga ajig neomu miwoyo
Chagabge sig-eobeolin nae gaseum-eun ajigdo geuleul
Geuliwohaeyo geuliwohaeyo geuliwohaeyo
Geuliwohaeyo geuliwohaeyo
Nunmul-i nawado an gam-a
Majimag neol nun-e dam-a
Naege salangttawineun eobs-eo
If I ain't got you, baby girl
Nunmul-i nawado an gam-a
Majimag neol nun-e dam-a
Naege salangttawineun eobs-eo
If i ain't got you, baby girl
Naui jeolm-eun nal-ui salang-eun ileohge kkeut-i naneyo
Geudae kkog haengboghaeya haeyo
Olaen sigan-i jinagado uli seolo gieoghaeyo
Geuttaen seologa iss-eoss-eum-eul
The Missing Page by Tony Hancock tells the story of a lost love that the singer cannot seem to get over. The lyrics are in Korean and English, adding to the poignancy of the song as the singer struggles to express their emotions. The verses are full of yearning and pain, with lines like "If I ain't got you, baby girl" expressing the depth of the singer's feelings.
The chorus is particularly striking, with the repeated refrain of "Geuliwohaeyo" (I miss you) expressing the central theme of the song. The lyrics also touch on the idea of time passing and memories fading, with lines like "Olaen sigan-i jinagado uli seolo gieoghaeyo" (Even though time has passed, I still remember us together).
Line by Line Meaning
Nae sog-eun da burning
My mind is on fire
Gumeongnan beoljib
I can't find the answer
Geuyeojawa neon heeoseutailbuteo
You're hesitating, starting to back away
Heolilain dalikkaji
Until the end of the road
Obeolaeb nan ne balmog jabneun bubiteulaeb, ubseu
I'm trying to catch the words that slip through your lips
Igijeog-ijiman nega geuliwo
It's hard to ignore, but I miss you
Back hug, barricade
I want to hold you tight and keep you close
geuleohge neomu pyeonhage gulji mayo
Don't leave me so easily
Ajig neowa nan namnam-inikka
We still belong together
Eolin-aecheoleom bochaeji jom mayo
Don't hesitate like a child
Ajig sijagdo anhaess-eunikka
We haven't even started yet
Eoleundeul-ui gyesanjeog-in salang-eun silh-eo.
The love of young people is fickle
Saljjag jichyeo iss-eul ppun-ya nan gwaenchanh-a
I'm okay with just living momentarily
Anya sasil nan
No, really
Naleul tteona bonaen geuga ajig neomu miwoyo
The thought of you leaving scares me
Chagabge sig-eobeolin nae gaseum-eun ajigdo geuleul
My heart that was slowly healing still misses you
Geuliwohaeyo geuliwohaeyo geuliwohaeyo
I miss you, I miss you, I miss you
Nunmul-i nawado an gam-a
Even if I hide my tears
Majimag neol nun-e dam-a
I'm always looking at you
Naege salangttawineun eobs-eo
Without your love for me
If I ain't got you, baby girl
If I don't have you, baby girl
Naui jeolm-eun nal-ui salang-eun ileohge kkeut-i naneyo
My wounds from love have finally healed
Geudae kkog haengboghaeya haeyo
You should be happy
Olaen sigan-i jinagado uli seolo gieoghaeyo
Even though time has passed, I remember us
Geuttaen seologa iss-eoss-eum-eul
Those were the days
Contributed by Isaac L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@EM-yk1dw
The scene on the TV version of this where Hancock acts out what happens in Sid’s book is priceless 😁
@janmcdonald3896
Such a classic episode.
@duyeninh8712
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