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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
So ---
how are you when it comes to loosening your grussets, traddling your thrums and letting your bossocks down as you consider the stresses of being a bogle clencher?
If none of that makes sense to you, then I'm not sure why you're looking at this CD. Mark you, none of it does make any sense at all; not in the slightest - but it is brilliant beyond belief for just that reason.
Rambling Syd first became a cultural icon when he sang his cordwangler's ballads in the BBC Radio series 'Round the Horne'. His laments and love songs from the long-lost days of fumbling shops and thunder jugs truly captured the essence of Englishness with their poignant tales of love, yearning and unrequited desire - not to mention various forms of unmentionable afflictions of the moolies and lallies.
Take, as a simple example, 'The Sussex Whindling Song' which Syd discovered whilst dipping into his gander bag. (His lengthy introduction is nothing less than pure joy to listen to)
Will you still love me Mary - O
when my grussets be bended low,
when my orbs grow dim and my pubes grow white
and my cordwangle makes an ugly sight
and my grussets be bended low,
and my grussets be bended low.
You ask me if I'll love you - O
though your grussets be bended low,
though your orbs be dim and your pubes be white
and your cordwangle makes an ugly sight.
If I feel the way I do tonight,
my answer will still beeeeeeeeEEeeee - NO!
The fact that all the songs are based on well known traditional melodies makes this whole listening experience even more authentic. Martin Carthy was NEVER like this.... Read more ›
how are you when it comes to loosening your grussets, traddling your thrums and letting your bossocks down as you consider the stresses of being a bogle clencher?
If none of that makes sense to you, then I'm not sure why you're looking at this CD. Mark you, none of it does make any sense at all; not in the slightest - but it is brilliant beyond belief for just that reason.
Rambling Syd first became a cultural icon when he sang his cordwangler's ballads in the BBC Radio series 'Round the Horne'. His laments and love songs from the long-lost days of fumbling shops and thunder jugs truly captured the essence of Englishness with their poignant tales of love, yearning and unrequited desire - not to mention various forms of unmentionable afflictions of the moolies and lallies.
Take, as a simple example, 'The Sussex Whindling Song' which Syd discovered whilst dipping into his gander bag. (His lengthy introduction is nothing less than pure joy to listen to)
Will you still love me Mary - O
when my grussets be bended low,
when my orbs grow dim and my pubes grow white
and my cordwangle makes an ugly sight
and my grussets be bended low,
and my grussets be bended low.
You ask me if I'll love you - O
though your grussets be bended low,
though your orbs be dim and your pubes be white
and your cordwangle makes an ugly sight.
If I feel the way I do tonight,
my answer will still beeeeeeeeEEeeee - NO!
The fact that all the songs are based on well known traditional melodies makes this whole listening experience even more authentic. Martin Carthy was NEVER like this.... Read more ›
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By H. Davies
Format:Audio CD
Excellent if you know what you are getting!! Short traditional folk tunes set with new and - different - words!! Classic Comedy with the emphasis on it all being in your head, and it will be. The last 8 tracks are Kenneth Williams singing other songs, mainly Noel Coward, and are slightly disappointing after the first 16.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Jonny Cowper
Format:Audio CD
Perhaps it's because the original recordings of these songs on "Round the Horne" are more familiar that I found this compilation disappointing. The Syd Rumpo tunes are funny, and at times hilarious but it would seem that the recording is a reprise of the sketches recorded for the radio show and therefore lack the tension and anticipation of the BBC artefacts.
What are glaringly missing are the reluctant and trepidacious introductions from Kenneth Horne. This also means that on this CD you don't get Kenneth Williams fully in the character of Rambling Syd, only singing the songs.
And of course tracks 17 to 24 are fillers and not the wonderful Rambling Syd Rumpo at all, including KW singing very much in the style of Noel Coward as to be almost indistinguishable from the real thing.
A better buy is the cassette compilation "40 Warbles from "Round the Horne's" Doyen of Folk Singers: Starring Kenneth Williams & Kenneth Horne (BBC Radio Collection)"
What are glaringly missing are the reluctant and trepidacious introductions from Kenneth Horne. This also means that on this CD you don't get Kenneth Williams fully in the character of Rambling Syd, only singing the songs.
And of course tracks 17 to 24 are fillers and not the wonderful Rambling Syd Rumpo at all, including KW singing very much in the style of Noel Coward as to be almost indistinguishable from the real thing.
A better buy is the cassette compilation "40 Warbles from "Round the Horne's" Doyen of Folk Singers: Starring Kenneth Williams & Kenneth Horne (BBC Radio Collection)"
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Of Rambling Syd Rumpo, Kenneth Williams - `Ello me dearios!,
26 Sep 2009
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you're reading this, it's a fair bet that you're already aware of what's here, and who Rambling Syd Rumpo is. For the uninitiated, suffice to say that Rambling Syd was one of the incomparable Kenneth Williams' alter egos, and probably one of England's finest folk singers (and I say that with no hint of sarcasm, he was genuinely a fine singer).
Rumpo had a fine yokel accent, and used a language all of his own that was incredibly open to interpretation. He takes well know old folk melodies and gives them new words (mainly written by Marty Feldman and Barry Took) with hilarious effect. Don't just look at the humour though, the singing is of a very high standard.
Most of the songs featured here were originally heard as part of `Round The Horne', one of radios most successful comedy shows. The recordings here are a bit different to the ones heard in that show, and seem to be taken from a separate concert. Also included are Williams singing it straight in 2 wonderful tributes to Noel Coward (`Don't Put Your Daughters n The Stage' and `Mad Dogs), which are quite magnificent, and apparently won the approval of Coward himself. There are also a few forgettable non-Rumpo tracks, the origin of which is not revealed by the liner notes, said notes are suitably rambling and uninformative.
Sound quality is top notch, with every carefully enunciated syllable shining through. An album which has given me hours of pleasure. 5 stars and recommended to all fans of Williams, folk music and classic British comedy
Rumpo had a fine yokel accent, and used a language all of his own that was incredibly open to interpretation. He takes well know old folk melodies and gives them new words (mainly written by Marty Feldman and Barry Took) with hilarious effect. Don't just look at the humour though, the singing is of a very high standard.
Most of the songs featured here were originally heard as part of `Round The Horne', one of radios most successful comedy shows. The recordings here are a bit different to the ones heard in that show, and seem to be taken from a separate concert. Also included are Williams singing it straight in 2 wonderful tributes to Noel Coward (`Don't Put Your Daughters n The Stage' and `Mad Dogs), which are quite magnificent, and apparently won the approval of Coward himself. There are also a few forgettable non-Rumpo tracks, the origin of which is not revealed by the liner notes, said notes are suitably rambling and uninformative.
Sound quality is top notch, with every carefully enunciated syllable shining through. An album which has given me hours of pleasure. 5 stars and recommended to all fans of Williams, folk music and classic British comedy
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Pete Burgess
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
The weirdness that must have gone on in Kenneth Williams' conk makes one think he may have imbibed various substances.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Molly Cule
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A very good CD but not entirely Rambling Syd. I was surprised there were other songs included on the disc
By Maggie Sharp
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I used to have this on cassette tape but over the years it has become damaged with age. I was amazed to see it on CD. So funny and all the memories came flowing back, thank you
By phoenix
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you enjoyed Kenneth Williams shows you will love this collection of Syd rumpo songs and an added bonus is a collection of songs by Noel coward.and performed by Williams brilliantly
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Soooooo funny
Rambling Syd is a one off. Great listening. Good laughs. Bought for my husband but I will enjoy it too.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. J. M. Mcsorley
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not like the Radio Show I remember !!
definately not the best of.. it was not a collection from the best parts of each show,it was presented maybe years later to a single audience, it lost all the momentum of the shows... Read more
Published 5 months ago by john standley
5.0 out of 5 stars
A gem of radio pleasure my dearios
Rambling Syd Rumpo began his werdling and noodling on the Round The Horne, and rambled off from there. Kenneth Williams gives a fantastic performance and is a joy to listen to.
Published 6 months ago by Mr. D. Boocock
4.0 out of 5 stars
Kenneth Williams at his outrageous best!
This CD takes me straight back to my youth when I would cycle around Essex with my mates and transistor radio's strapped to the handlebars listening to episodes of Round the Horn. Read more
Published 9 months ago by tessbo
4.0 out of 5 stars
A classic from "Round the Horne" humour
Yes a classic, where Kenneth has taken long forgotten old English words and given them an inferred double naughty meaning. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jewells
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Laugh
Typical Kenneth Williams, just simple, silly and funny. Brings back memories of Round the Horn, Navy Lark and other radio classics.
Published 13 months ago by Dave in the Doghouse
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rather Brilliant
I love this album, it is Kenneth Williams at his best. Rambling Syd is funny beyond funny and this recording is well worth having in your collection. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ms. C. N. Barton-jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rambling Syd Rumpo
Kenneth William is Excellent at singing the songs. The songs are very funny, I laughted and laughted a lot. I would give this a 5 star rating. the old songs are the best.
Published 14 months ago by J.M.G.
4.0 out of 5 stars
LAUGH
Shame this CD is made up mostly of "Live" tracks, but still worth a laugh, with its double meanings. Kenneth at his best.
Published 17 months ago by Mr. R. Carter-Leay.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sid Rumpo
I used to listen to Round The Horne in which Kenneth Williams would sing these ditties. Years later I heard some on an LP of the same name. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2011 by Mr. Vincent Waterfall
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