Thanks to ukulelehunt for this video of “Hot for Words” on the origin of the word “ukulele.”
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Convergence
Posted by acilius on November 26, 2008
https://losthunderlads.com/2008/11/26/convergence/
Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah
Leonard Cohen may have been Canada’s answer to Bob Dylan, and he may have a devoted following. But he is not a cult figure. Here’s proof:
For some reason, Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah has been playing in my head for the last few days. So I’ll banish it from there to here. To make sure it stays out, I’ll include five video performances from youtube.
Here’s the most popular youtube video of Cohen himself performing it:
Posted by acilius on November 18, 2008
https://losthunderlads.com/2008/11/18/leonard-cohens-hallelujah/
New albums from the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Many thanks to the world’s greatest website, ukulelehunt, for announcing that UoGB is releasing two new albums. The Christmas album includes several terrific tracks they’ve made available for free as MP3s in the past as well as a good deal of new material, the other album is live. They offer free samples as well as an opportunity to pre-order the CDs at the link I’ve given.
At the same time you buy these two albums, you can also buy Will Grove-White and the Others. We bought our copy of it some time ago and it’s lived in our CD player ever since. Highest recommendation!
Posted by acilius on November 14, 2008
https://losthunderlads.com/2008/11/14/new-albums-from-the-ukulele-orchestra-of-great-britain/
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Plays “Misirlou”
Here’s an old favorite, UoGB style.
Posted by acilius on November 8, 2008
https://losthunderlads.com/2008/11/08/the-ukulele-orchestra-of-great-britain-plays-misirlou/
Ukuleleists for Obama
Ukulele enthusiasts may wonder what it means for us that so prominent a figure as Mr. O grew up in Hawai’i, the homeland of the instrument. Did he play it when he was young? No- but this very year, he was seen taking a ukulele lesson from virtuoso Abe Lagrimas, Junior!
According to ukulelehunt, the web is now crawling with people strumming the ukulele to show their support for his campaign. Ukelilli is an example.
From ukulelia, a short film about “Ukes for Obama” with a couple of songs, including their anthem, “Aloha Mama, I’m Voting for Obama.”
Posted by acilius on October 23, 2008
https://losthunderlads.com/2008/10/23/ukuleleists-for-obama/
Pictures showing ukuleles
Posted by acilius on October 13, 2008
https://losthunderlads.com/2008/10/13/pictures-showing-ukuleles/
UkeToob
Ukulele Sam
Ukulelehunt links to this new blog that features a selction of ukulele videos.
(picture from http://www.myspace.com/trippinglily)
Posted by acilius on October 10, 2008
https://losthunderlads.com/2008/10/10/uketoob/
Victoria Vox’ “Tucson” for ukulele and cello
“Tucson,” written by Victoria Vox; ukulele and vocals, Victoria Vox; cello, melaniejane.
Posted by acilius on October 8, 2008
https://losthunderlads.com/2008/10/08/victoria-vox-tucson-for-ukulele-and-cello/
Everybody’s talking at Bosko & Honey
Here’s my favorite Australian ukulele duo playing a gentle version of a 60’s hit.
Their cover of the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” is hypnotic.
Posted by acilius on October 3, 2008
https://losthunderlads.com/2008/10/03/everybodys-talking-at-bosko-honey/
Victoria Vox is Gonna Be, is Gonna Be the One to Uke Along With You
Victoria Vox covers the Proclaimers’ greatest hit, and shows us why she did it.
Posted by acilius on September 24, 2008
https://losthunderlads.com/2008/09/24/victoria-vox-is-gonna-be-is-gonna-be-the-one-to-uke-along-with-you/
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