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William “Billy” Connolly, CBE, (born 24 November 1942) is a comedian, musician, presenter, and actor. He is sometimes known, especially in his native Scotland, by the nickname “The Big Yin” (The Big One), a reference to his height. Any male visitor to Glasgow above average height may be addressed as “Big Yin” by the locals; Billy, however, is The Big Yin. An early irreverent sketch, The Crucifixion, is an example of his often controversial humour, and his style, in story and song, is known for being somewhat vulgar, and for being very critical towards respected institutions.

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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.

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hitchcockm00 wrote:
24 days ago

Does anybody have a copy of Billy's version of Pokarekare Ana that they could share?

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davidn87 wrote:
October 2009

Oh aye n am away fur a phash hahahahahaha

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davidn87 wrote:
October 2009

Great time in the Armadillo last night. Loved the stuff about the Glasgow airport attack LMFAO

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Sulisk wrote:
July 2009

I love all his stuff, Mega

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davidn87 wrote:
June 2009

"And you're telling ME to fuck off? YOU FUCK OFF!" LMAO!

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_PropheT_ wrote:
April 2009

i don't understand a word but somehow it's funny

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missfiume wrote:
April 2009

love "wish I was in Glasgow" :) bidi bidi bam bam

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A-dissaffection wrote:
July 2008

strangely enough he actually sings some nice folk songs like 'im asking you sergeant where's mine ' with the Dubliners! try it- get your head around it! its a class tune

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A-dissaffection wrote:
July 2008

The Crucifixion is his best story ever- right up there with Ivan the terrible. the man is a genius..and his fellow comedians will tell you that! he invented alternative comedy!

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Tr1xx wrote:
April 2008

After 10 o'clock on a Friday night, EVERY Scot's a comedian.

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BellasMusic wrote:
April 2008

All Comedians should be scottish!

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middleclasssam wrote:
October 2007

LOL thaVaddict

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thaVaddict wrote:
August 2007

GO AWAY NASTY MOUNTAIN!

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cyvylyzed wrote:
July 2007

It was a mistake to feed sheep to the cows! What!?

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christine_tmn wrote:
April 2007

Mon the Big Yin.

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gallacher1992 wrote:
February 2007

fiuny as fuik implasterd

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Left0r wrote:
November 2006

Fuck Jesus, 'Football Violence' is the greatest story ever told

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-Kensan wrote:
September 2006

Fucking brrrriliant

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qactual3 wrote:
May 2006

i'm luving it

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