by Michael Bublé is one of the most charismatic and endearing entertainers of our time. His charming stage presence, smooth vocals, and wonderful sense of humor have earned him millions of devoted fans across the globe. While Bublé is best known for his incredible vocal abilities and revival of swing/jazz standards, his comedic talents and sharp wit often go overlooked. However, anyone who has seen Bublé perform live can attest that he is remarkably funny and always manages to leave audiences in stitches.
Bublé’s Humble Beginnings
Michael Bublé was born on September 9, 1975 in Burnaby, British Columbia. From a young age, Bublé knew that he wanted to pursue a career in entertainment. However, when he first started out as a singer in his late teens, success didn’t come easy. Bublé spent years taking any gig he could get – singing at weddings, holiday parties, and small bars. During these early struggles, Bublé began using humor as a way to engage audiences and stand out from other aspiring singers. With self-deprecating jokes and humorous between-song banter, he often had crowds laughing hysterically even while performing at dimly-lit lounges for little pay. This ability to crack jokes and not take himself too seriously ultimately became a trademark of Bublé’s performances years later when he made it big.
Rise to Fame
Michael Bublé’s amazing talent and comedic charm led to his discovery by music manager David Foster in 2000. With Foster’s guidance, Bublé landed a major record deal and released his smash hit self-titled debut album in 2003. The album introduced Bublé’s vintage vocal style to the world and topped jazz charts in Canada, Italy, and Australia. Songs like “Fever”, “The Way You Look Tonight”, and “For Once in My Life” highlighted Bublé’s incredible voice while also showing his fun, lighthearted nature.
Bublé’s next two albums, It’s Time (2005) and Call Me Irresponsible (2007) propelled him to global fame. He had top 10 hits and won several prestigious awards including multiple JUNO Awards and a World Music Award. While critics were blown away by Bublé’s vocal chops, audiences couldn’t get enough of his charming personality. During interviews and television appearances, Bublé showcased his quick wit and penchant for making cheeky remarks. He also began adding more comedy into his live shows, frequently joking with his band and bringing fans on stage to create impromptu funny moments.
Non-Stop Laughter
Seeing Michael Bublé live in concert is an unforgettable experience largely because of the sheer amount of laughter he incites from start to finish. During his shows, Bublé tells humorous anecdotes about his personal life and fame. For instance, he’ll joke about his wife Luisana not letting him eat junk food or about getting mobbed by crowds of middle-aged women. He also does hysterical impressions of other artists like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Justin Bieber.
Bublé frequently invites the audience to give song requests and then he comically denies most of them. If fans ask for something too modern or outside of his retro wheelhouse, he’ll make mocking remarks before refusing to sing it. His denial explanations are always sharp-witted like “Sorry I left my dubstep CDs at home” or “Yeah that song was released long after I went into my jazz cave.”
The witty back-and-forth banter Michael engages in with his stellar band is also legendary. He loves messing with his musicians on stage by making up fake song titles, ignoring their cues, and blaming them for any mistakes. The band always gives it right back to Bublé which makes for improv comedy moments at their finest. Whether he’s mocking their age, clothing choices, or Canadian heritage, both Bublé and his band’s quick wits are razor-sharp.
Bublé is also willing to make himself the butt of the joke in so many laugh-out-loud ways. He’s happy to wear outrageous costumes, dance badly, and take teasing from his band with a priceless goofy, grinning expression. Michael lets his silly side shine which endears him greatly to audiences.
Comedic Song Choices
In addition to his humor and stage presence, the songs Michael Bublé chooses to perform also showcase his comedic talent. He often selects songs with witty lyrics that he can really ham up and have fun with.
Bublé’s first single, “BaBa Booey” is the perfect example. It’s a song telling off a pestering lover set to a lively salsa beat. Bublé gets to sing lines like “You’re so annoying/Can’t you take a hint?/ Thought I told you/Our romance is extinct.” He makes hilarious over-the-top facial expressions and dances around with a Latin flair, fully embracing the song’s ridiculousness.
Another funny Bublé hit is his version of “Save the Last Dance for Me.” He gives a cello player in his band the spotlight for a solo and proceeds to comically complain about how long the solo is. Bublé ad-libs lines like “Are you ever going to stop playing? This is longer than all of Bohemian Rhapsody!” as the cellist continues for well over a minute.
Even when singing classic romantic ballads, Bublé finds ways to inject humor. During Van Morrison’s “Crazy Love,” Bublé improvises comedic lyrics, singing about his love for doughnuts instead of a woman. He brings so much charisma and funny energy to otherwise serious love songs.
Holiday Hilarity
While Michael Bublé shines year-round, he is also a master at making the holiday season more joyous with his Christmas albums filled with hilarity and cheer. He has released three hugely successful Christmas albums: Let It Snow (2003), Christmas (2011) and Christmas (Deluxe Special Edition) (2012).
These albums feature Bublé’s takes on festive classics like “White Christmas” along with some amusing original songs. Bublé co-wrote the Christmas tune “Cold December Night” which includes playful lines like “She’s wearing nothing but a smile and a/Santa hat, oh holy night.”
He also recorded the exaggeratedly silly track “Holly Jolly Christmas” where he replaces lyrics with fake Christmas words like “Santalujah” and “Skinnamarinki Doo.” It’s impossible not to crack up listening to his over-the-top delivery. Only Michael Bublé can get away with completely defiling a classic holiday carol and having audiences love it.
When performing Christmas concerts, Bublé goes all out spreading yuletide joy and hilarity. His holiday shows are like variety shows with comedy skits, funny dances with his band, and costumes that would put Santa’s elves to shame. There are always jovial Christmas singalongs and Michael makes up new lyrics on the spot turning “Frosty the Snowman” into something hilariously inappropriate yet charming. It’s amazing how he continually reinvent zany new ways to be funny and deliver endless Christmas cheer.
Beloved By All
Over his decades-long career, Michael Bublé has proven himself as one of the best vocalists and entertainers in pop music history. But what truly makes him special is his ability to connect with people through humor and laughter. He knows how to perfectly complement his superb singing with just the right amount of comedy and charm.
Rather than coming across as cocky or detached, Bublé is fun-loving, sincere and full of joy. This endears him greatly to fans who feel like they truly know the real down-to-earth guy behind the world-class voice. He makes every show feel like an inclusive party by joking around like old friends reminiscing.
While Michael Bublé’s powerhouse vocals sometimes overshadow his comedic talents, he is undoubtedly one of the funniest entertainers today. His cheeky personality will make audiences burst into uncontrollable laughter one minute and then be moved to tears with his emotional vocals the next. This rare blend of stellar singing, magnetic stage presence, and lighthearted humor is why Michael Bublé will forever be one of the most beloved stars in the world.
