Legends of Ukulele

Legends of Ukulele

Legends of Ukulele

Editorial Reviews
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Attention, ukulele lovers! Based on the success of its Legends of Accordion compilation, Rhino Records has brought out this memorable 18-track set of tunes featuring the uke. Produced by Jim Beloff (author of the near-definitive ukulele coffee-table book The Ukulele: A Visual History), Legends contains predictable artists such as Tiny Tim, Cliff "Ukulele Ike" Edwards, Arthur Godfrey, and Roy Smeck, along with lesser-known greats such as Ohta San, King Benny Nawahi, and George Formby. Sure--like its accordion predecessor--the collection is a once-over-lightly pastiche of artists and styles, but for most of your uke needs, it'll more than do. True enthusiasts would also be wise to check out Smeck's classic solo album, Roy Smeck Plays Hawaiian Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, and Guitar. --Jason Verlinde

Legends of Ukulele,Various Artists,Rhino / Wea,Big Band,British Invasion,Classic Jazz,Folk,Folk & Traditional,Hawaiian,Music Hall,Nostalgia,Novelty,Pop,Popular Music,Swing,Ukulele,Vocal Pop
Legends of the Ukulele
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Fantastic Sampler
  • An awsome CD
 Legends of the Ukulele
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Hana Ola Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
HawaiiHawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music
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  5. John King - The Classical Ukulele

ASIN: B0000TG9LU
Release Date: 2003-11-25

Tracks:

  1. Stars And Stripes Forever - Opihi Pickers
  2. Pineapple Mango - Daniel Ho
  3. Slack Key Uku - Ken Emerson
  4. Gypsy Ukulele - Mikel Okouchi
  5. Dueling Banjos - Ryan Gonzalez
  6. Lulu's Back In Town - Lyle Ritz
  7. Kona Wind - Herb Ohta, Sr.
  8. Ka Wailele O Nu'uanu - Benny Chong
  9. Sabor Ami - Wilson kanaka'ole
  10. A'oia - Kimo Hussey
  11. Song For Anna - Herb Ohta, Sr.
  12. Honeysuckle Rose - Nedward
  13. Blue Hawaii - Eddie Bush
  14. 'E liliu 'e - Jesse Kalima
  15. Lyle Smiles - Jim Beloff
  16. Granada - David Kamakahi
  17. Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi - Herb Ohta
  18. Ka Ua Loku - Eddie Kamae
  19. Honu's Dream - Charles Michael Brotman
  20. Kawohikukapulani - Herb Kaapana
  21. Lover - Lady Of Spain - Nedward Kaapana
  22. Stardust - Bill Tapia

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic Sampler.......2006-03-31

This CD is a fantastic sampling of a wide variety of ukulele styles and techniques. A great collection for any uke lover and a super starting place for those who don't have any other uke recordings. A+++!

5 out of 5 stars An awsome CD.......2003-12-31

This is just an awesome CD. It covers a variety of ukulele playing styles and music styles. It shows all those non believers that the ukulele is something more than just a toy. It truly is a beautiful instrument and a beautiful sounding instrument. This is demonstrated ever so skillfully by the masters on this CD. Its completely worth the money and is definitely something to put in your prized CD collection.
Legends of Ukulele
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Keep your ukulele in your hand.
  • A Must for Uke lovers everywhere!
  • From a ukulele player:
  • Review
  • Great Sampler
 Legends of Ukulele
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

British FolkBritish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
Traditional FolkTraditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
HawaiiHawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music
Pacific IslandsPacific Islands | Compilations | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
Swing GeneralSwing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
Classic Big BandClassic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
Contemporary Big BandContemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
Traditional Jazz GeneralTraditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music
Vocal Jazz GeneralVocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
ClassicClassic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
NostalgiaNostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
Novelty MusicNovelty Music | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
British InvasionBritish Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
Rhino RecordsRhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music
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  2. Legends of the Ukulele
  3. The Vintage Recordings of Cliff Edwards (Ukulele Ike)
  4. The Ukulele: A Visual History
  5. The Complete Ukulele Course taught by Ralph Shaw

ASIN: B000007RQF
Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

  1. 12th Street Rag - Johnny Marvin
  2. Tip-Toe Thru' The Tulips With Me - Tiny Tim
  3. Little Grass Shack - Ohta San
  4. That's My Weakness Now - Cliff 'Ukulele Ike' Edwards
  5. Uke Said It - Roy Smeck
  6. Misty - Nelson Waikiki
  7. Hawaiian War Chant - Johnny Ukulele
  8. Makin' Love Ukulele Style - Arthur Godfrey
  9. Holiday For Strings - Eddie Bush
  10. Stars And Stripes Forever - The Kalima Brothers
  11. For The Love Of Uke - Jim Beloff
  12. Granada - Eddie Kamae
  13. Johnny B. Goode - The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain
  14. Ukulele Benny - The Georgia Brothers
  15. My Ukulele - George Formby
  16. On Fire - Ka'au Crater Boys
  17. Do I Love You? - Yes I Do! - Ian Whitcomb & His Bungalow Boys
  18. Lulu's Back In Town - Lyle Ritz

Amazon.com

Attention, ukulele lovers! Based on the success of its Legends of Accordion compilation, Rhino Records has brought out this memorable 18-track set of tunes featuring the uke. Produced by Jim Beloff (author of the near-definitive ukulele coffee-table book The Ukulele: A Visual History), Legends contains predictable artists such as Tiny Tim, Cliff "Ukulele Ike" Edwards, Arthur Godfrey, and Roy Smeck, along with lesser-known greats such as Ohta San, King Benny Nawahi, and George Formby. Sure--like its accordion predecessor--the collection is a once-over-lightly pastiche of artists and styles, but for most of your uke needs, it'll more than do. True enthusiasts would also be wise to check out Smeck's classic solo album, Roy Smeck Plays Hawaiian Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, and Guitar. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Keep your ukulele in your hand........2005-09-01

This is an entertaining CD. It covers a variety of ukulele playing styles and music styles. It shows all those non-believers that the ukulele is something more than just a toy. It truly is a beautiful instrument and a beautiful sounding instrument. This is demonstrated by the performers on this CD. Most of the performers are virtuosos, but the most famous ukulele player of all time, Tiny Tim, technically wasn't very accomplished. Not to say that I don't like Tiny Tim, but his playing is amateurish next to the other performers here. Anyway, this CD covers a lot of different styles and it quite entertaining.

5 out of 5 stars A Must for Uke lovers everywhere!.......2003-07-04

This was the first of many uke-related cd's I have bought, and it still stands as the best. A new uke player, I was amazed that the little 4-stringed "hawaiian guiter" could perform such varied musical styles-from jazz to flamenco; from love songs to humor. When do we get "Legends 2"?

5 out of 5 stars From a ukulele player:.......2002-09-24

Don't listen to the guy from Tennessee. This is a fantastic compilation. Any ukulele player, Hawaiian or otherwise, will tell you that most of the musicians on this CD are the ukulele greats. Ohta-san, Cliff Edwards, Roy Smeck, Lyle Ritz, George Formby and others show what can be done on the tiny instrument that many consider a toy. They show us what a great instrument the uke really is. Cliff Edwards, known as Ukulele Ike, plays and sings with his wonderful voice. Some may know him better as the voice of Jiminy Cricket. Tiny Tim's rendition of Tiptoe through the Tulips is fully understood when one listens to the original 1929 falsetto version of the song by Nick Lucas. (Listen to it here on Amazon.com.) Oh... and there are plenty of Hawaiians on this CD. I recommend it highly.

1 out of 5 stars Review.......2001-12-21

I am disapointed with this CD. This is not Hawaian! It's more like 50's music. Amazon should not have put this in the Hawaian section.

4 out of 5 stars Great Sampler.......2001-08-30

This is a great sampler, while not a Tiny Tim fan, after reading the profile and listening to the track, I came away with a better appreciation. The Otha-San "Little Grass Shack" is absolutely wonderful in fact I ordered the CD from which it was gleaned. Smeck is, well, musically verbious and should be listened to with that thought in mind. All in all, nicely done!

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