http://www.planetgaa.com/Uke/index.html

I wouldn't make one myself. Most of you probably won't recall him,
but back with I, and television, were young, and stations were few, they
had a guy named Arthur Godfrey on. He'd plunk on one of these damn
things and completely killed any interest in them for all time.



JOAT
I do things I don't know how to do, so that I might learn how to do
them.
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On Aug 10, 3:05 am, (J T) wrote:
http://www.planetgaa.com/Uke/index.html

I wouldn't make one myself. Most of you probably won't recall him,
but back with I, and television, were young, and stations were few, they
had a guy named Arthur Godfrey on. He'd plunk on one of these damn
things and completely killed any interest in them for all time.

JOAT
I do things I don't know how to do, so that I might learn how to do
them.
- Picasso

Ol' Arthur did do a lot of damage to the uke's image, but for real
damage, you had to go to Hawaii where they actually "play" the things.
In two years on Oahu, I never once heard a ukulele used in a way that
didn't offend the ears.

Then again, you don't want to hear my opinion of the samisen. I do
like the sitar, though, at least when played by Ravi Shankar.

"Charlie Self" wrote in message
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On Aug 10, 3:05 am, (J T) wrote:
http://www.planetgaa.com/Uke/index.html

I wouldn't make one myself. Most of you probably won't recall him,
but back with I, and television, were young, and stations were few, they
had a guy named Arthur Godfrey on. He'd plunk on one of these damn
things and completely killed any interest in them for all time.

JOAT
I do things I don't know how to do, so that I might learn how to do
them.
- Picasso

Ol' Arthur did do a lot of damage to the uke's image, but for real
damage, you had to go to Hawaii where they actually "play" the things.
In two years on Oahu, I never once heard a ukulele used in a way that
didn't offend the ears.

Apparently you've never heard this guy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J30S6hkiyU

Buddy

J T wrote:
http://www.planetgaa.com/Uke/index.html

I wouldn't make one myself. Most of you probably won't recall him,
but back with I, and television, were young, and stations were few, they
had a guy named Arthur Godfrey on. He'd plunk on one of these damn
things and completely killed any interest in them for all time.

I guess I'm old, too. I remember Arthur Godfrey and Tennessee Ernie
Ford, and Mitch Miller and Lawrence Welk, also.

Used to own Keds and PF-Flyers (one pair at a time ... whichever was
cheapest the week before school started).

Didn't Don Ho molest ukuleles too?

Bill


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Sun, Aug 12, 2007, 10:53pm (BillinDetroit) doth
sayeth:
I guess I'm old, too. I remember Arthur Godfrey and Tennessee Ernie
Ford, and Mitch Miller and Lawrence Welk, also.
Used to own Keds and PF-Flyers (one pair at a time ... whichever was
cheapest the week before school started).
Didn't Don Ho molest ukuleles too?

Now I didn't say I am 'old'! Just my body is.

Tennessee Ernie and Mitch Miller I liked. Yep, had the shoes too.
And always wore jeans, because they were cheap. Now I don't wear jeans
because they cost too much. Times change. Dunno about Don Ho, didn't
care for him, or Lawrence Welk.

And the radio programs. The Lone Ranger, Tarzan, The Shadow (Who
knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows.), The
Green Hornet, Amos & Andy, Fibber McGee & Molly, The Great Guildersleeve
(sp ?), Sky King, SGT Preston of The Mounties, and I don't remember what
all. Now those I really miss.



JOAT
I do things I don't know how to do, so that I might learn how to do
them.
- Picasso

On Aug 10, 8:30 am, Charlie Self wrote:
On Aug 10, 3:05 am, (J T) wrote:

http://www.planetgaa.com/Uke/index.html

I wouldn't make one myself. Most of you probably won't recall him,
but back with I, and television, were young, and stations were few, they
had a guy named Arthur Godfrey on. He'd plunk on one of these damn
things and completely killed any interest in them for all time.

JOAT
I do things I don't know how to do, so that I might learn how to do
them.
- Picasso

Ol' Arthur did do a lot of damage to the uke's image, but for real
damage, you had to go to Hawaii where they actually "play" the things.
In two years on Oahu, I never once heard a ukulele used in a way that
didn't offend the ears.

Herbert Khaury was the final nail.

For first building attempt, try to find a preslotted fretboard. Fret
cutting is half the battle, so many variables to screw up.

Then again, you don't want to hear my opinion of the samisen. I do
like the sitar, though, at least when played by Ravi Shankar.

More strings = more range of expression, maybe?

J T wrote:
http://www.planetgaa.com/Uke/index.html

I wouldn't make one myself. Most of you probably won't recall him,
but back with I, and television, were young, and stations were few, they
had a guy named Arthur Godfrey on. He'd plunk on one of these damn
things and completely killed any interest in them for all time.

And here is a truely amazing kid (really, he's like 19) that is
singlehandedly undoing all the damage Arthur Godfrey caused:
http://www.jakeshimabukuro.com

He is a devotee of George Harrison and does a version of 'My Guitar
Gently Weeps' that IMHO is better that the original. See the video
at http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...01773913198414

I saw him in concert and he really changed my idea of ukulele music.
Really, 'Ava Maria' on the ukulele - has to heard to be believed.

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Mon, Aug 13, 2007, 8:42pm (EDT+4)
(Frank*Stutzman) doth publically state:
snip I saw him in concert and he really changed my idea of ukulele
music. Really, 'Ava Maria' on the ukulele - has to heard to be believed.

I cannot see myself going to ANY concert containing, let alone
featuring, a ukulele. Urrghh, I just recalled Tiny Tim plunking one.
I hope you rot in Hell for recalling that for me.

Now it it was a banjo, then I would definitely be interested;
especially if it was Grandpa Jones, playing Ava Maria.



JOAT
I do things I don't know how to do, so that I might learn how to do
them.
- Picasso

J T wrote:
Mon, Aug 13, 2007, 8:42pm (EDT+4)
(Frank?Stutzman) doth publically state:
snip I saw him in concert and he really changed my idea of ukulele
music. Really, 'Ava Maria' on the ukulele - has to heard to be believed.

I cannot see myself going to ANY concert containing, let alone
featuring, a ukulele. Urrghh, I just recalled Tiny Tim plunking one.
I hope you rot in Hell for recalling that for me.

Humor me. Watch the video I provided the link to. Better yet, start
it playing and close your eyes. If you are honest about it, I'll
wager you would never recognize it as a ukulele.


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Tue, Aug 14, 2007, 2:01am (EDT+4)
(Frank*Stutzman) now sayeth:
Humor me. Watch the video I provided the link to. Better yet, start it
playing and close your eyes. If you are honest about it, I'll wager you
would never recognize it as a ukulele.

OK, I checked the link. The video didn't work for me. Which is
probably just as well, because no way could I ever be a fan of anyone
playing something titled, 'My Guitar Gently Weeps', anyway. I'll sit
with Charlie instead, and listen to sitar music.



JOAT
I do things I don't know how to do, so that I might learn how to do
them.
- Picasso

JOAT,

my mind changed about the ukulele when I saw the Concert for George
Harrison.
Paul got up and told how after dinner with George, the uke's would
come out and they
would sing songs. So, it was cool for two of the Beatles, then it
would
be cool for me. On my "I will build one someday" list.

MJ Wallace

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JOAT,

my mind changed about the ukulele when I saw the Concert for George
Harrison.
Paul got up and told how after dinner with George, the uke's would
come out and they
would sing songs. So, it was cool for two of the Beatles, then it
would
be cool for me. On my "I will build one someday" list.

MJ Wallace

You're gonna build a Beatle?

B.

"Frank Stutzman" wrote in message

And here is a truely amazing kid (really, he's like 19) that is
singlehandedly undoing all the damage Arthur Godfrey caused:
http://www.jakeshimabukuro.com

He is a devotee of George Harrison and does a version of 'My Guitar
Gently Weeps' that IMHO is better that the original. See the video
at http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...01773913198414

I saw him in concert and he really changed my idea of ukulele music.
Really, 'Ava Maria' on the ukulele - has to heard to be believed.

Israel Kama-kawiwo'ole' and "Somewhere Over The Rainbow".

If he doesn't put goosebumps on your arms with his voice and uke on that
song, you're dead.

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Israel Kama-kawiwo'ole' and "Somewhere Over The Rainbow".

If he doesn't put goosebumps on your arms with his voice and uke on that
song, you're dead.

Here it is:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1w...inbow-israel-k


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"Swingman" wrote:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1w...inbow-israel-k

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Iz was a truly great performer (IZ
is!). It's not often that someone can take such a familiar song and make
it into a new experience. I guess that is what a real musician is. Wish
I was that, but I can only replicate what others have originated.

Regards, PDX David

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"Swingman" wrote:


http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1w...inbow-israel-k

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Iz was a truly great performer (IZ
is!). It's not often that someone can take such a familiar song and make
it into a new experience. I guess that is what a real musician is. Wish
I was that, but I can only replicate what others have originated.

You're welcome. It hits me like that too.

It is one of those *performances* that, the first time I heard it, I had to
pull over to the side of the road. That's happened maybe three times in my
life, and I've played professionally, with some folks you would recognize,
for over 40 years now.

AAMOF, it was my 22 year old daughter who, from upstairs, heard me searching
for a link to it this morning and told me exactly where to find it ... she's
got good taste, that girl. Raised right!

Simplicity can be truly beautiful!

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