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    Boned: The 12th Man

    By Will 2 years ago, at the end of November Leave a comment on this post

    Buy Boned: The 12th Man by Billy Birmingham

    I’ve often mentioned Billy Birmingham’s 12th Man Tapes here, and most (not all) of Cricinfo’s editorial team are complete addicts. We heard from the latest Australian member of the team, Brydon, that Birmingham is releasing a new album in time for Christmas which got the biggest cheer of the day. Fantastic news.

    Billy Birmingham on a sofa

    Called Boned, it contains all the usual stuff with Richie Benaud, Tony Greig, Bill Lawry and Ian Chappell. It’s going to be immense - Amazon are doing pre-orders so buy it now.

    The Sydney Morning Herald have an interview with Birmingham who begins with what could be Quote of the Century.

    “I’m all over the place like a suicide bomber’s sandshoe,” he tells The Sun-Herald.

    “There’s so much material. The drama has been trying to cut it all down so it fits onto a double album.”

    The 12th Man’s catalogue stands at almost 2million units sold. Have no doubt about Boned!becoming the biggest-selling album at Christmas. All six previous albums from The 12th Man have reached No.1 on the ARIA chart, making Birmingham the only Australian recording artist to have reached top spot with every one of his releases.

    “It couldn’t have happened in any other country,” he says. “We’re a nation of sports nuts and piss-takers and all I’ve done is combine the two.”

    McGuire telephones Benaud and tells him he’s been boned: the term bandied about when the real-life McGuire was thinking about sacking Channel Nine presenter Jessica Rowe. That night, Richie dreams that he telephones Kerry Packer in heaven and the former Nine boss tells him to fight the good fight against McGuire. Benaud, Ian Chappell, Tony Greig, Bill Lawry, Mark Nicholas and the rest of the commentators storm Martin Place in Sydney with a petition to get their jobs back.

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    11 Responses to “Boned: The 12th Man”

  • Matt Thornton (Six and Out) wrote:
    November 27th, 2006 at 11.16 am

    Awesome! Can’t wait. I love Billy Birminghamm I’ll never forget the first time I listened to his first CD… quality stuff.

  • Matt Thornton (Six and Out) wrote:
    November 27th, 2006 at 11.17 am

    P.S. Is it just me or does he really look like Hulk Hogan!?

  • Craig wrote:
    November 27th, 2006 at 11.38 pm

    No, it’s just you.

  • Matt Thornton (Six and Out) wrote:
    November 28th, 2006 at 10.17 am

    Righto.

  • chippy stuart wrote:
    November 28th, 2006 at 1.44 pm

    Was reminded of ‘12th man’ when listening to BBC 5 Live yesterday morning. Had a tape that I copied from a friend at work many, many years ago. The saga of Bill’s booldy pigeons, Benaut between takes, and the ridiculous made up Sri Lankan cricket players names had me rolling about. I’m not even a nassive cricket fan (I am from England, after all), but my parents are from South Africa. My dad’s big on cricket, so when I get ‘Boned’, I’ll copy it for my dad, and look for the reaction!!!

    Absolutely priceless comedy…shame he’s not too well known over here. Wonder if it’s the great Aussie backlash!!!

  • Roderick Redpants wrote:
    December 16th, 2006 at 4.59 am

    I’d never noticed it before, but he is very “Hulk Hoganish” at certain times…

  • John E. wrote:
    December 17th, 2006 at 9.17 am

    am i the only person who reckons Billys on cheap on this album? he seems to carry on with crap, as well as resurrect old jokes, ie: Fay Dingaway..

    i love billys work. but i just cant enjoy boned.

  • Will wrote:
    December 17th, 2006 at 12.09 pm

    I agree, John. It’s his weakest album yet. Very disappointing.

  • chippy stuart wrote:
    January 12th, 2007 at 11.18 am

    Downloaded ‘Boned!’ via iTunes last night. Good value at £7.99 for the whole double album. However, with regards to the content, upon first listen, it drags. It doesn’t go fast enough. The jokes are limp, the voices sound wrong (compared to ‘12th Man Again, which is hilarious).

    I get the impression that this was cobbled together. It doesn’t have the same feel as earlier material. It’s a clever idea, but, I’m reluctant to say, does not pay off in the end.

    I really wanted to enjoy this, but sadly, not yet. Perhaps it will grow on me.

  • John wrote:
    February 2nd, 2007 at 2.11 am

    I must say, I got this double CD and I love it. I have listened to his other CD’s and this is by far the best. A great story line and overall great entertainment!

    Keep it up Billy!

  • Mark wrote:
    April 20th, 2007 at 9.17 am

    All of The 12th Mans albums are fantastic. I swear I’ve listened to some of the parts about 50 times and I never get tired of them. Great stuff Billy keep it up!

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