Eric Idle

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Born
29 March 1943 (age 82)
Born In
South Shields, South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
Eric Idle is the composer of most Monty Python songs (along with Neil Innes) such as the Python anthem "Always Look on the Bright Side Of Life" (which is also played after Iron Maiden's shows). His outstanding linguistic ability has earned him the name "Master of the One-Liner". During his time at Cambridge, Eric served as the president of the famous Cambridge Footlights Dramatic Club. Before Monty Python's Flying Circus, Eric appeared in both BBC shows that are regarded by many as the predecessors of Flying Circus; he was a regular in "Do Not Adju… read more
Eric Idle is the composer of most Monty Python songs (along with Neil Innes) such as the Python anthem "Always Look on the Bright Side Of Life" (which is also played after Iron Maiden's shows). His outstanding linguistic ability has earned him the name "Master of the One-L… read more
Eric Idle is the composer of most Monty Python songs (along with Neil Innes) such as the Python anthem "Always Look on the Bright Side Of Life" (which is also played after Iron Maiden's shows). His outstanding linguistic ability has earned him the name "Master of the One-Liner". During his time at Cambridge, Eric served as the president o… read more

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1 Play track A Symphony Of British Music: Music For The Closing Ceremony Of The London 2012 Olympic Games Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
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2 Play track One Foot In The Grave (Original 7" Mix) One Foot In The Grave (Original 7" Mix)
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3 Play track Fuck Christmas Fuck Christmas
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4 Play track Galaxy DNA Song - Single Galaxy DNA Song
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5 The Mikado (English National Opera Cast Recording) The Mikado: I've Got a Little List
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6 Play track Monty Python's Tiny Black Round Things FCC Song
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7 Accountancy Shanty (live) Accountancy Shanty (live)
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8 Johnny Cash Johnny Cash
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9 The Mikado (Eno) The Mikado: On a Tree By a River (Tit Willow)
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  1. 28,205 listeners

    21 Feb 2003 · 32 tracks

    The Rutland Isles
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  2. 12,805 listeners

    1 Jan 2006 · 1 track

    Fuck Christmas
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  3. 2,668 listeners

    2000 · 22 tracks

    Eric Idle Sings Monty Python
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