Comedian Benny Hill adopted the tune for his show's closing chase sequences starting in November 1969 . It became synonymous with his sped-up, slapstick comedy style. Performance Versions on the Show
The iconic theme song of is titled "Yakety Sax" . While often referred to as the "Benny Hill Theme," it was originally a pop novelty instrumental composed by American musician James Q. "Spider" Rich and saxophonist Boots Randolph (Homer Louis Randolph III). Composition and History The Benny Hill Show (Theme Song by The Edwin Da...
Rich and Randolph were inspired by the saxophone solo in The Coasters' 1958 hit "Yakety Yak" . The piece also incorporates snippets of traditional fiddle tunes and quotes from "Entrance of the Gladiators". Comedian Benny Hill adopted the tune for his
Modern digital collections and Spotify often attribute recordings of the theme to The Edwin Davids Jazz Band . Legacy and Pop Culture While often referred to as the "Benny Hill