Ricky Gervais Performs as David Brent: "Slough" - Jim Norton & Sam Roberts

People forget he was an aspiring musician in his youth.

he has a genuinely impressive, Bowie-esque, control over those deliberate voice breaks.

Damn he's pretty good, its cool when people are multi talented

"He went home to get it"

There goes Ricky Gervais, we must remember to thank him.

As an American, I was doing some work in the UK, and the company put me up in Windsor - my first night there I noticed a sign outside Windsor Station pointing toward Slough - NO WAY! I thought it was a fictitious town from The Office series. That was a trip I wasn’t about to miss. Filled my belly with a couple pints and grabbed the next train out. Next morning when asked by my new English colleagues how I spent my evening, they were shocked and thought it very funny that of all places, I would choose to explore Slough. I found it to be quite pleasant. Oh Slough, how I miss thee..

He's basically a chilled out entertainer

Comedian or not that's some good singing.

I didn't know what I needed today was to hear Ricky Gervais sing. This totally brightened my day. This guy is awesome.

This is a actually a beautiful performance. Gervais is a talented man.

I had no idea he played music. He's actually pretty good. A lot of conviction in his voice and he plays very well too.

There is actually soul in his voice. He’s taking the piss with soul on par with bob Dylan and zombie by the cranberries. Ricky is a genuine artist

Ricky Gervais is such a clever talented guy. That's why he is so funny. Great music also which surprised me at first.

Watching this from Slough right now!😂

The man has so much talent, but is just himself and down to earth at the same time. Such a great guy. Keeping me smiling for over 20 years ❤

He sounds like David Bowie with a bit of Bono.

I love this song and the way he sings it. I know it's meant to be a comedy song and the words make me smile but the way Ricky sings it gives it a cool edge.

I'm actually quite impressed with the guitar and vocals, no end to Ricky's talent, well done m8

Slough.... my kind of town

What a great cover of David Brent's great song.