Messages page 10 - - Humphrey Lyttelton

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I'm sure that Humph would have said "The show [I'm sorry I haven't a clue] must go on" But how they will fill such a great man's shoes I don't know! I will always remember him for his charm and his lightning wit - his mind was as sharp as ever right to the end; I can just imagine him arriving at the pearly gates and delivering a side splitting quip. Heres to you Humph!

Paul Churchill, 30/05/2008 10:59

How I will miss Humph! He was unique, witty, brilliant in all that he did. He had absolute perfect timing and delivered his lines in such a manner that laughing was the least one could do let alone double-up helplessly as most of the time I did. A great muscian as well. God Bless all of the family - how my life has been enriched listening to him over the years and surely his family was doubly so.

Brian Gate, 30/05/2008 00:15

Humph leaves a gaping hole which can't be filled by a younger man, poor Samantha.

Philip Margate, 29/05/2008 23:01

irreplaceable man more loved than he would ever know.missed by so many...remembered forever.

Bob, 29/05/2008 21:10

irreplaceable man more loved than he would ever know.missed by so many...remembered forever.

Bob, 29/05/2008 21:05

I was very sorry to read of the recent departure of Humphrey Lyttelton. I am reluctant to call it a ‘loss’ because we never lose the ones we love or respect highly. Though I never met ‘Humph’, I felt I knew him well. I have been a very keen listener to the show known as “Clue” for many years, and with Humphrey as chairman, his was a most familiar voice to me. His voice would be put me at ease from the start (as with all listeners). On hearing his introduction, I would settle down to look forward to a very enjoyable programme - and I was never disappointed. He was like a favourite uncle or grandfather, someone you would happily welcome into your home, and with so many people around the world (I am an ex-pat resident in Germany) tuning in to “Clue” and also “Best of Jazz”, millions of people must have regularly welcomed him into their homes. Have a good rest, Humph, you deserve it! John Evans

John Evans, 29/05/2008 20:19

Despite a lifelong passion for British comedy and the casually bizarre, I only discovered ISIHAC last year. A poor education I have no doubt. Mr Lyttleton was a revelation, an epiphany and a deeply funny man, all at the same time. I am sorry he's gone.

Brian Baglow, 28/05/2008 23:04

I discovered Humphrey Lyttelton at the Radiohead concert in Oxford's South Park. It was the first time I had seen Radiohead and the first time I had heard Humphrey, and I was blown away by Humph. I listened to every radio show he broadcast after that gig, and to his all of his words of wisdom about jazz and everything else! He will be sorely missed. I miss his voice on the radio a lot. Thinking of his family.

Nadia, 28/05/2008 21:20

what a sad loss to the world of jazz . i was a great fan of humphs .back in my teenage years a favourite track was bad penny blues .a real star on the trumpet ,and he had a good band too .god bless to the family .

Dave J Watts, 28/05/2008 15:59

I started with the 78's on Parlophone using a old wind-up gramophone, and have been his devoted fan ever since. It's so good that all the numbers have released on CD. ISIHAC on top of all the jazz was just icing on a splendid cake. I am missing, and will continue to miss, him.

Andrew Bellars, 28/05/2008 15:38

I have been a fan of Humph since about 1950. We emigrated to Australia in 1968, and I have been on a pretty light diet of a bunch of tape recordings, and of course missed his radio shows. I only caught the sad news when I tuned in to the local radio jazz show. What a great life! The Gods must have been pleased with it, as they gave such an extended run.

Stephen Wade, 28/05/2008 07:36

My mate used to say as we listened in awe to the Lyttelton band in the 1950s, "Fancy giving a bloke that size a trumpet." But I have followed Humph's music since 1953 and his radio broadcasts on Radio 2 and Radio 4. Through his recordings alone he has achieved immortality.

Alan Smith, 28/05/2008 06:58

TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE ‘HUMPH’. MANY CONDOLENCES TO ONE OF THE GREATEST MUSICIANS THAT EVER LIVED. CLIVE AND I SAW HIM MANY TIMES; THE LAST TIME WAS AT HUNTINGDON HALL, WORCESTER LAST YEAR. HE WAS ABSOLUTELY GREAT. I MANAGED TO HAVE PHOTOS TAKEN WITH HIM AND GOT HIS AUTOGRAPH WHICH I WILL TREASURE. WE WILL MISS HIS ARTESTRY VERY MUCH AND HIS VERY NATURAL PERSONALITY. KINDEST REGARDS FROM CLIVE AND WENDY SQUIRES

Clive & Wendy, 27/05/2008 08:15

Wasn't he just the best?! There is going to be a huge hole in satire and comedy that no-one will be able to fill. xx

Julie Allen, 26/05/2008 22:06

As a 15 (or thereabaouts) year old I wasn't too excited at the prospect of my parents taking me to a Humphrey Lyttelton concert at Sandbach Town Hall. 'How boring is this going to be!' I thought. But I was wrong. The musicianship was fantastic and a real eye opener to just what could be achieved on those instruments. It takes a lot to impress a teenager, but Humphrey and his band certainly did and I'll never forget it.

Alice Lewis, 26/05/2008 21:47

I was a patient in the Cromwell Hospital in 1996 with Willie Rushton on the days up to his tragically early death and ISIHAC has carried me through many long nights of pain and sadness. Willie would sing out " The only thing that's sterile in this Hospital's the milk!" A great band of comics bring much laughter and hope to so many through forgotten troubles. Thanks Humph..

Andrew, 26/05/2008 19:17

I first saw Humphrey Lyttelton and his band in the fifties and last saw him in October 2007 at the Stables. One of my treasured possessions is a cassette on which he wrote "To Humph from Humph" What a great man.

Humphrey Pocock, 25/05/2008 09:48

I live in the US and have been listening to Humph and marveling at his acerbic and tongue-in-cheek wit for several years now. His discourses on I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue have gotten me through some pretty tough times in my life through the gift of laughter and I will miss him very much. His legacy (in part) will be his ability to make people laugh for yet a long time to come. A great loss to all, and deep condolences to you and your family during this time.

RSRS, 25/05/2008 05:30

Humphrey, apart from being a fantastic horn player, was one of the funniest and wittiest men I have ever heared on the radio. I tuned in regularily to I.S.I.H.A.C. just to hear his introduction and sign off. Terribly upset to hear of his departure: he has left a big hole in the universe. A unique entertainer, the world will not be the same without his presence.

Steve Tabin, 25/05/2008 00:40

Humph, you will remain loved throughout the ages. Give Satchmo a run for his money up there! We'll be tuning in later. :-)

Miriam, 24/05/2008 21:02