The greatest entertainer to take the stage, light the blue touch paper and the laughter starts, a true gem and never a swear word. RIP Doddy never another like you god bless.
So very sad to hear of Doddys passing, not only have we had to say goodbye to a legend we’ve also witnessed the the end of an era, Rest in peace Sir Kenneth Dodd and thank you for over 60 years of fun and laughter. 😢🇬🇧 I had the pleasure of attending a show of this great man, sadly the once but what a night and almost morning 😂
I think Doddy had one of the most underrated voices in British entertainment. It's just a terrific sound, delivered flawlessly. No Autotune, no forced vibrato .. lovely tone, very well placed and great intonation. Give me these any day, and forget the belting, shrieking voices of people with huge ranges but little to no finesse .. singers who can't sing a legato line without inserting all sorts of trills in order to disguise the fact they can't sustain a note. Lovely man and hugely talented.
Rest in peace to a wonderful man and a perfect entertainer. He will always be remembered for his 5 hour long skits and the jokes he would tell. A real and true entertainer.
He was a truly beautiful soul who brought so much light and happiness into so many peoples lives including mine. It was honour to have met him. A legend of comedy and a winner of hearts. We miss you my special absent friend.
I had the pleasure of seeing the great man six times at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. I have never laughed so much in all my life. He was and is a national institution and brought happiness to millions of people. His jokes about the taxman are hilarious. Once on stage he simply could not get off and had he had the choice he would haves carried on cracking jokes until 3 or 4 in the morning. How he remembered so many jokes is a miracle. You were a genius Sir Ken and a very lovely. man. RIP.
I only saw him live once and it was at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool round about 1965 or `66. There are two things that I remember. One was arriving home with an aching stomach through laughing and the other was the queue at the toilets at the interval which was still long when the second half of the show began.
You were one of the best, you made us laugh so much, but of course every road must end..your road has ended, but you have left us with a lovely legacy, you were our very special friend..perhaps when our life is over, we will meet in that great beyond x x
Arrrrr Old Doddy god bless him Dedicated his life to each and every one of us I'm still struggling to cope with out Sir Ken Dodd God bless him our shinning Light has gone Rip Doddy
A beautiful, remarkable human being, brim full of love and talent - and the generosity to share it. Forever loved! Sleep blissfully Sir Ken, your work here is done. XXX
A sad day for British comedy, the last of the great variety comedians, Sir Ken Dodd passed away on 11/3/2018 at the age of 90. Thank you for the many laughs & great nights out, privileged to have met you on two occasions & had a lovely chat, such a gentleman & wonderful entertainer....’lets raise our hands to absent friends, for every road must end’....be at peace 😥
For years, I tried to get tickets to see Ken Dodd. His legendary shows were known to last a lot longer than advertised. Most entertainers would do an hour or so on stage - Ken Dodd was known to keep going for over 3 hours! - Sadly, everytime we heard where he was performing, tickets were always sold out well in advance. But, I did get to say hello to the man himself in 2005, in a second hand bookshop close to Liverpool Lime Street Station. He had his hair flattened, and was wearing a long tartan/check coat and a large scarf. Didn't recognise him at first, until my Liverpudlian girlfriend said ''there's Ken Dodd''. It felt like an honour being in the same space and being able to say ''Hello!'' to him. And that's all I said: ''Hello!''...and he said ''Hello!'' back! I didn't hound him for anything and didn't bother him for an Autograph. I respected the man too much for that. Despite his passing, with the power of the Internet and media-sites like TH-cam, he will still carry on spreading Happiness to future generations.
A gorgeous memory of a great man - thank you for sharing it here! Ken loved books, and when I was lucky enough to work with him as a youngster on 'An Audience with Ken Dodd', he was kind enough to recommend a favourite London bookshop to me for my comedy book passion! I will treasure my memories of a few wonderful months basking in this remarkable man's company. He was a comic genius and the finest comedian Britain - and no doubt the world - has ever produced.
I lost my Mum yesterday, aged 87, and when this came on in the car today, we both went to bits. RIP Mum and King Kenny. What a party you lot are having in heaven now.
I feel like the best club in the world has gone that group of people who always left the theatre completely exhausted but full of happiness at 1 in morning. The club who never had ice in their drinks because the bar staff didn't know when the interval was. The group which had in its ranks a fleet of mobility scooters. And, like Ken, a group proud of Britain. God Bless you Ken and thanks for the happiness all our lives
This was played at my father's funeral last Thursday. Being a scouser my dad was a big fan of ken Dodd. And every time i hear this song i just think of my dad.
ah I am so sorry, I am trying to sort that out now to do the same for my Dads funeral , he passed away a few days ago, he was born in Knotty Ash and knew Kens grandad.
The north and particularly Liverpool, have given the nation stand-up comedy which unlike that from the southern counties, has kept the whole nation entertained for decades. Ken Dodd even among his peers going back generations, was superlative at his craft. He had the most skill, experience and value for money, of any comic of his generation. Sadly, there is nobody to replace him.
It’s Never Goodbye Ken, it’s Just a see you later. Please don’t keep the Heavens laughing too much, there’s still Loads Of Work to be done. We’ll all missing you and will ALWAYS miss you. You know what though, Just Thankyou for Giving us a Joy to live for Everyday and Thankyou for allowing us to spend your Most Precious time with you. See you soon Friend.
Ryan oh My Gosh, I was Crying so hard when I wrote this, sorry for the spelling mistakes. Kenn Dodd was, from being a Young boy (Baby) my FAVOURITE person to listen to. He was an Incredible comedian and my favourite part about him, was that he could sing and Tell a Funny Joke, Without hurting, Humiliating or bad mouthing ANYONE!!!! Now, that’s TRUE Comedy. As I was told, a good comedian puts himself down first before he goes to anyone else but Kenn Dodd was a Genius!!!!!! Never Gone and Always in our hearts.
What a man laughter and singing out if this world I will always remember the first time I saw him in Blackpool with mam and dad and sister doddy u will be missed for a lot of people family ,friend a new those big theatres rest in peace ken from all those in doddy land
Cheers to your Aunty Thanks for posting . Remembering my Mum/Dad and Brother Robert . My children Martin/Angela/Lavinia Always in My Heart. RIP Sir Doddy
It was my 10th show did you see a young lad on the front row waving 2 tickling sticks ?? That was me lol Off to see him at Bolton on saturday York in september Carlisle ( TBC) Blackpool in october :)
Love Ken...had the pleasure of seeing him at the Alexandra Theatre Bham in november 2014 along with my daughter (who didn't think she could stay awake till the end of the show!!! ha ha)..What a one off showman you are Ken..all i can say is ..."keep on rockin" and God bless you alway's!..(Kathleen)
*Alas the time has come Sir Ken - loved you to bits and attended your **_last concerts_** the laugh was on me you went on to do several more. Love this song and Ken you will be always in our Hearts - maybe the last of the Greats*
Dear dear Ken. Beautiful. When he does this in his shows, it has a massive effect contrasting with the rest of the epic show - complete & extreme mood change. Extremely moving. XXXKen
![Ken Dodd - Absent Friends [2001]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/4KutK90XRxs/mqdefault.jpg)
A firework of comedy RIP Sir Ken Dodd
I don’t give a dam this man was a great comedian and a beautiful singer, and will always be remembered. RIP Ken.
Time to raise our hands to the man himself.. What a sad loss, a great man and one of the best entertainers of all time.
I love Ken. GOAT and a true man of substance. RIP 🙏 X
Amazing singer and man, RIP Ken. Wish I had went to one of your shows. Would have had a great time I’m sure.
The greatest entertainer to take the stage, light the blue touch paper and the laughter starts, a true gem and never a swear word. RIP Doddy never another like you god bless.
Impossible to compute how much joy Doddy brought to so many of us. A unique human. We are lucky for his being ❤️
An entertainment genius the like of which we will never see again.
I love this song as i always have a small drink to my absent friends at Christmas with a tear in my eyes
You were a master of your craft.Sorrley missed.RIP Ken.x
The best entertainer of all time with a fantastic voice . God bless you Sir Ken.
For mum on Mother's Day.She loved Ken and went to his shows.She loved this song so much.
So very sad to hear of Doddys passing, not only have we had to say goodbye to a legend we’ve also witnessed the the end of an era, Rest in peace Sir Kenneth Dodd and thank you for over 60 years of fun and laughter. 😢🇬🇧 I had the pleasure of attending a show of this great man, sadly the once but what a night and almost morning 😂
A beautiful song played at mums funeral. She loved his shows and I loved taking her to see him. God bless
I think Doddy had one of the most underrated voices in British entertainment. It's just a terrific sound, delivered flawlessly. No Autotune, no forced vibrato .. lovely tone, very well placed and great intonation. Give me these any day, and forget the belting, shrieking voices of people with huge ranges but little to no finesse .. singers who can't sing a legato line without inserting all sorts of trills in order to disguise the fact they can't sustain a note. Lovely man and hugely talented.
Totally agree ☺️
Me too
Dear ken right now the world is a depressing place so your comedy is keeping me sane rest in peace sir ken Dodd
What a beautiful song so moving proving Ked Dodd was a great comedian and a talented singer R.I.P
Sir Ken has taken his final bow. We will miss you Doddy, yet you'll always live on, in our laughter xx
Bye Ken. My grandmother's generation of favourite comic, and always a positive message. Thanks for that
Rest in peace to a wonderful man and a perfect entertainer. He will always be remembered for his 5 hour long skits and the jokes he would tell. A real and true entertainer.
Pure genius, a total one off all round family entertainer, pure joy to watch 😊
He was a truly beautiful soul who brought so much light and happiness into so many peoples lives including mine. It was honour to have met him. A legend of comedy and a winner of hearts. We miss you my special absent friend.
What a fabulous all rounder sadly missed ❤
I had the pleasure of seeing the great man six times at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. I have never laughed so much in all my life. He was and is a national institution and brought happiness to millions of people. His jokes about the taxman are hilarious. Once on stage he simply could not get off and had he had the choice he would haves carried on cracking jokes until 3 or 4 in the morning. How he remembered so many jokes is a miracle. You were a genius Sir Ken and a very lovely. man. RIP.
No comedians of today compare to the great Ken Dodd,what a gentlemen.
I only saw him live once and it was at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool round about 1965 or `66. There are two things that I remember. One was arriving home with an aching stomach through laughing and the other was the queue at the toilets at the interval which was still long when the second half of the show began.
A truly lovely man of ever creative talent. Memories will forever linger on. Farewell indeed to an absent friend ... RIP Sir Ken Dodd.
You were one of the best, you made us laugh so much, but of course every road must end..your road has ended, but you have left us with a lovely legacy, you were our very special friend..perhaps when our life is over, we will meet in that great beyond x x
It was very fitting that they played this today during his funeral, RIP Ken
A fantastic entertainer. Much loved and admired. “You’ll always be there in our hearts” Tatty bye Sir Ken.
Just great God bless you sir ken
Arrrrr Old Doddy god bless him Dedicated his life to each and every one of us I'm still struggling to cope with out Sir Ken Dodd God bless him our shinning Light has gone Rip Doddy
Goodbye Ken. What a great song for a funeral. Gonna recommend it for mine. Thank you and God bless. x
A beautiful, remarkable human being, brim full of love and talent - and the generosity to share it. Forever loved! Sleep blissfully Sir Ken, your work here is done. XXX
Great song. Sung lovely. Rest in peace Doddy. Thanks for the laughs.
wonderful, what a voice x
To one of the best absent friends, who entertained us for so many years. RIP Sir Ken.
More than special absent friends and to comedy what Ken Dodd shall always be,may his perpetual light shine forever and that he rest in peace.
A sad day for British comedy, the last of the great variety comedians, Sir Ken Dodd passed away on 11/3/2018 at the age of 90. Thank you for the many laughs & great nights out, privileged to have met you on two occasions & had a lovely chat, such a gentleman & wonderful entertainer....’lets raise our hands to absent friends, for every road must end’....be at peace 😥
This bloke was a diamond, a genius of an entertainer
Just watched your funeral Doddy and you singing Absent Friends Very Moving R.I.P.
For years, I tried to get tickets to see Ken Dodd. His legendary shows were known to last a lot longer than advertised. Most entertainers would do an hour or so on stage - Ken Dodd was known to keep going for over 3 hours! - Sadly, everytime we heard where he was performing, tickets were always sold out well in advance. But, I did get to say hello to the man himself in 2005, in a second hand bookshop close to Liverpool Lime Street Station. He had his hair flattened, and was wearing a long tartan/check coat and a large scarf. Didn't recognise him at first, until my Liverpudlian girlfriend said ''there's Ken Dodd''. It felt like an honour being in the same space and being able to say ''Hello!'' to him. And that's all I said: ''Hello!''...and he said ''Hello!'' back! I didn't hound him for anything and didn't bother him for an Autograph. I respected the man too much for that. Despite his passing, with the power of the Internet and media-sites like TH-cam, he will still carry on spreading Happiness to future generations.
A gorgeous memory of a great man - thank you for sharing it here! Ken loved books, and when I was lucky enough to work with him as a youngster on 'An Audience with Ken Dodd', he was kind enough to recommend a favourite London bookshop to me for my comedy book passion! I will treasure my memories of a few wonderful months basking in this remarkable man's company. He was a comic genius and the finest comedian Britain - and no doubt the world - has ever produced.
I lost my Mum yesterday, aged 87, and when this came on in the car today, we both went to bits. RIP Mum and King Kenny. What a party you lot are having in heaven now.
Sorry for your loss, RIP mum Johnson...
ROB JOHNSON
God bless you and your family xx
I feel like the best club in the world has gone that group of people who always left the theatre completely exhausted but full of happiness at 1 in morning. The club who never had ice in their drinks because the bar staff didn't know when the interval was. The group which had in its ranks a fleet of mobility scooters. And, like Ken, a group proud of Britain. God Bless you Ken and thanks for the happiness all our lives
Great entertainer and yes his shows really did go on as long as they say. RIP Doddy you will be greatly missed
RIP Mr Dodd, you were one of the best entertainers ever...you will always be in OUR hearts!! x x
A true never-to-be forgotten LEGEND!
This was played at my father's funeral last Thursday. Being a scouser my dad was a big fan of ken Dodd. And every time i hear this song i just think of my dad.
ah I am so sorry, I am trying to sort that out now to do the same for my Dads funeral , he passed away a few days ago, he was born in Knotty Ash and knew Kens grandad.
RIP sir KEN, the greatest comedian ever 🙏🙏😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 chuckle butties 👍👍
Thankyou Ken. A great entertainer of his time. A beautiful voice. Tears for Souvenirs. RIP Ken Dodd. ❤
What ❤a beautiful song makes my heart melt
Doddy is now with with Diddy angels and eating jam butties, making everyone laugh in heaven.
Blessed be, Dad. Your road ended, here on Earth, at least, on March 5th 2020. "You'll always be in my heart, my special, absent friend". 😢 x
Rest In Peace Sir Ken I remember seeing you perfom this. Amazing Sir x
Makes me cry - happy sat private thoughts. Lovely man.
The north and particularly Liverpool, have given the nation stand-up comedy which unlike that from the southern counties, has kept the whole nation entertained for decades. Ken Dodd even among his peers going back generations, was superlative at his craft. He had the most skill, experience and value for money, of any comic of his generation. Sadly, there is nobody to replace him.
And not one single swear word... a true comedy genius!!!
The song was a fitting way to finish his funeral off RIP ken Dodd
Gone but not forgotten RIP DODDY
So many great entertainers gone, impossible to replace 🥃
Definitely . Ken Dodd and Victoria Wood being some of the greatest
Rest in peace Sir Ken thank you for all the laughter and happiness. 🙏❤️🌹😢😢
God bless you doddy may you rest in peace🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤❤❤❤❤
It’s Never Goodbye Ken, it’s Just a see you later.
Please don’t keep the Heavens laughing too much, there’s still Loads Of Work to be done.
We’ll all missing you and will ALWAYS miss you.
You know what though, Just Thankyou for Giving us a Joy to live for Everyday and Thankyou for allowing us to spend your Most Precious time with you.
See you soon Friend.
Ryan oh My Gosh,
I was Crying so hard when I wrote this, sorry for the spelling mistakes.
Kenn Dodd was, from being a Young boy (Baby) my FAVOURITE person to listen to.
He was an Incredible comedian and my favourite part about him, was that he could sing and Tell a Funny Joke, Without hurting, Humiliating or bad mouthing ANYONE!!!!
Now, that’s TRUE Comedy.
As I was told, a good comedian puts himself down first before he goes to anyone else but Kenn Dodd was a Genius!!!!!!
Never Gone and Always in our hearts.
Robert Ian Rodgers beautifully put, thank you.
Ken you will never be gone.
What a man laughter and singing out if this world I will always remember the first time I saw him in Blackpool with mam and dad and sister doddy u will be missed for a lot of people family ,friend a new those big theatres rest in peace ken from all those in doddy land
Just the best there was. Good night God bless. X
Lovely man - I'm proud to be a scouser.
Rip Ken Dodd love your songs
RIP Sir Ken - our special Absent Friend
Thank you Kenney for all the happiness
Rip Ken. In memory of our Scouse mothers. The Connor girls. .Great song.
R.I.P. Sir Ken. A true legend...You will be sadly missed.
'' Every road must end'', it's so ironic that I discover this song the day they after they announced his death. RIP Ken, you legend !!
Cheers to your Aunty Thanks for posting . Remembering my Mum/Dad and Brother Robert . My children Martin/Angela/Lavinia Always in My Heart. RIP Sir Doddy
Raise a glass to Ken.
A dear absent friend ken dodd . Happy birthday.
A very great man such a truly excellent performer
ken dodd you were the est of comedy and humour and song may you Rest In Peace Sir ken Dodd
Always brings tears to my eyes
What a true great you were Ken, R.I.P.
What a wonderful voice he had
Just saw Sir Ken in Blackpool , a total national treasure.
RIP. I will miss you. You are the Greatest. X
WHAT AN ENTERTAINER! 87 YEARS YOUNG AMAZING! X
How very apt on this very sad day - RIP Doddy.
saw him in Blackpool Oct 2016, he may be getting on but what a legend. I salut you Sir!
RIP Ken you gave me such happiness
a wonderful brilliant comedian and singer.
RIP Ken Dodd....a great comic legend
What a great voice and the song river always has me with a tear in my eye and this song makes me remember my mary and my dear brother ron
beautiful as was he RIP Sir Ken
Going to see him at the Alhambra Theatre Bradford 18 th Nov 2017. Bless him. Great singer and comic.
just back from seeing Ken in Kendal March 2014, what a professional amazing!!!Worth the trip from Scotland.
It was my 10th show did you see a young lad on the front row waving 2 tickling sticks ?? That was me lol
Off to see him at Bolton on saturday
York in september
Carlisle ( TBC)
Blackpool in october :)
Excellent singer and comedian
Love Ken...had the pleasure of seeing him at the Alexandra Theatre Bham in november 2014 along with my daughter (who didn't think she could stay awake till the end of the show!!! ha ha)..What a one off showman you are Ken..all i can say is ..."keep on rockin" and God bless you alway's!..(Kathleen)
R.I.P SIR Ken you will be missed
Wonderful - love it
I echo your words. I met Ken once after I slipped down a kerb (not alcohol induced) and he stopped to say hi am see if i was ok
Fantastic performer comedian and singer.
*Alas the time has come Sir Ken - loved you to bits and attended your **_last concerts_** the laugh was on me you went on to do several more. Love this song and Ken you will be always in our Hearts - maybe the last of the Greats*
To an absent friend. RIP Doddy
good night, god bless
Dear dear Ken. Beautiful. When he does this in his shows, it has a massive effect contrasting with the rest of the epic show - complete & extreme mood change. Extremely moving. XXXKen
Wow incredible and so true. Ken Dodds is pure genius here as always.
Rip legend. ...
God Bless Ken Dodd RIP absent friend
Goodnight Ken sleep well R.I
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