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Len (@oldmansteds) |
You may have heard of a ukulele player by the name of George Formby who at some time in the 30's and 40's was purportedly the highest paid entertainer in Great Britain. He wrote and performed many songs and made countless comedy films.
As a kid, I was lucky enough to learn the uke' (after a fashion) and so took an interest and liking for his songs. A while ago I managed to acquire a book with a good few of his songs in it, complete with chords which I delve into now and again just for fun and have found a few karaoke ones on the web but not many.
Unfortunately, this is not one of them so I have had to make my own backing track using the chords from the book.
If you listen to any of his songs on YouTube you will note he has a rather unusual voice which I've tried to emulate, again a man from up north, Blackpool area......Hope you enjoy my efforts.....Thanks if you listen.....Take care......Len

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Qwilleran:
@oldmansteds How do you get the chords from the book? Is it like a player piano? A player Uke? Of course I being Q and enjoying your Uke. Say you are in the UKing?
Feb 2nd 2021, 2:45 pm Report
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John Jenson:
@oldmansteds I really like the Uke and also your voice change and the song. It was super.
Feb 2nd 2021, 8:30 pm Report
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Cash:
@oldmansteds heh heh this is great Len,,, awesome entertainment,, i sure did enjoy this :)
Feb 2nd 2021, 10:15 pm Report
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Ludo verschelden:
@oldmansteds super rendition my friend great song and sing again
Feb 3rd 2021, 2:01 am Report
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Josee Boivin:
@oldmansteds Congratulations,Len,Super wonderful voice and super wonderful song,You did a great job on this song ,Adored my listening, Have an excellent week,Take care of yourself,my friend,Kisses xxx
Feb 3rd 2021, 2:21 am Report
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Stan:
@oldmansteds a great fun song loved it
Feb 3rd 2021, 3:50 am Report
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terry kerswill:
@oldmansteds Very well done Len.Not heard any of his songs for ages.My old dad used to sing one of his to me years ago when i was a window cleaner.
Feb 3rd 2021, 5:17 am Report
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admin:
@oldmansteds This is a cool one and it made me smile. Awesome as always. Loved my listen ♥
Feb 3rd 2021, 7:35 am Report
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Bev:
@oldmansteds Awesome performance here Len. Got me smiling here. Just loved this. ♥♫
Feb 3rd 2021, 8:45 am Report
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Gail Varnado:
@oldmansteds This made me smile too!!! Much enjoyed listening Len!!
Feb 4th 2021, 4:49 pm Report
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Len:
@qwirky .. I copy the chords onto a pad and learn them, then I use Audacity to record them along with the other instruments on my Yamaha keyboard. Glad you enjoyed it Rich.
Feb 5th 2021, 8:50 am Report
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Len:
@joyceishere .. Thank you Joyce, hope your PJ's are nice and warm for you this cold weather gets me down.....Stay safe.......x
Feb 5th 2021, 8:51 am Report
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Len:
@sierrajohn .. Many thanks John.
Feb 5th 2021, 8:52 am Report
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Len:
@josee06 .. Thank you very much Josee, glad you liked it....Stay safe.....x
Feb 5th 2021, 8:54 am Report
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Len:
@stringers .. I'll give that one a go later.....cheers mate.
Feb 5th 2021, 8:55 am Report
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Len:
@admin .. Thank you kindly Kelly, I always appreciate your comments....Take care.........x
Feb 5th 2021, 8:57 am Report
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Len:
@bevb .. Keep smiling Bev, it takes 3 muscles to smile and 5 to frown so why waste energy...lol..thanks and Take care......x
Feb 5th 2021, 8:59 am Report
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Len:
@starlyter .. Blast away Brad and thanks for the visit.
Feb 5th 2021, 9:00 am Report
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Len:
@abbygail25 .. Hope to make you smile again soon, more of these to come....Thank you Gail....Take care........x
Feb 5th 2021, 9:01 am Report
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Josee Boivin:
@oldmansteds You're welcome,Len, It's always a great pleasure for me to come and listen, your videos and thank you for everything,Very appreciated Kisses xxx
Feb 8th 2021, 12:35 am Report
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