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Billy Connolly has been making us laugh since the early 70s with his unique look at life and the people he meets. He was the innovator of new wave stand-up and continues to pack out gigs around the world. Classic Connolly, More Classic Connolly and Two Night Stand bring together the great man’s finest recordings from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, running to over 5 1/2 hours of fantastic entertainment. Besides the wealth of stories and jokes, the pack also contains the classic hit songs D.I.V.O.R.C.E., In the Brownies, Welly Boot Song, The Shitkickers Waltz, and Half-Stoned Cowboy.
This collection examines the evolution of Billy Connolly’s observational humor and musical satire across three decades of his career. The author, a seminal figure in the development of modern stand-up, utilizes these recordings to document his unique perspective on social norms and human behavior. By compiling performances from the 1970s through the 1990s, the set provides a comprehensive overview of his stylistic development and thematic focus.
What You Will Find
This collection serves as a definitive archival resource for enthusiasts of British stand-up comedy history. The material highlights the technical progression of Connolly’s storytelling and his influence on the genre's shift toward observational realism.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2004-05-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins UK
ISBN-10:
000718252X
ISBN-13:
9780007182527
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