"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on a Ukulele

Ducimus · 07-15-11, 04:32 PM

Check this out.

That dude is impressive.

vienna · 07-15-11, 05:43 PM

Truly amazing! I wish all the Eddie Van and Yngwie wannabes who infest the clubs and studios here in Los Angeles get a look at what a true musician is and the depth of his art. He is not just a great technician, he also has a soul behind his playing. His humility is also greatly refreshing.

George would have been pleased and proud to have seen this video. George had a deep love of the ukulele. A few years before his passing, he appeared on a radio interview and played some songs on the ukulele provided by the interviewer. It was a lot of fun to hear how joyful he seemed to be when he was playing. Here are a few links regarding George and the ukelele:

Many Thanks for posting the clip!...

07-15-11, 06:01 PM

Jake Shimabukuro is fantastic!
I really like his 'Bohemian Rhapsody' version.

frau kaleun · 07-15-11, 07:55 PM

On a somewhat related note: I really miss George. He seemed like such a lovely person.

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George would have been pleased and proud to have seen this video. George had a deep love of the ukulele.

True dat.

Sailor Steve · 07-16-11, 11:36 AM

I ended up watching all the videos I could find. One poster on one video called him "the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele". I agreed but posted that I would liken him more to Chet Atkins. Either way, future generations will compare upcoming great players to Jake Shimabukuro.

Thanks for the link, Ducimus.

MH · 07-16-11, 12:13 PM

Yep great player.

Rockstar · 07-16-11, 12:27 PM

Sorry to hijack the thread.

But I'm with ya I do miss George Harrison great song writer, musician and all around good guy.

Ringo said he co-wrote this with George others have said George himself wrote 'It Don't Come Easy'.

Either way I still prefer this one to Ringo's version, an all time favorite of mine.

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kiwi_2005 · 07-16-11, 05:24 PM

Wow! He is good!

longam · 07-16-11, 07:14 PM

The Traveling Wilburys was another good gathering of the greats.

TheSatyr · 07-16-11, 07:17 PM

George and John would have loved it. John's mother played the ukelele. It's the one thing that Paul says stands out in his mind about John's mother. How they would all sit there and listen to Julia play.

07-15-11, 04:32 PM	#1
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on a Ukulele Check this out. That dude is impressive.

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I ended up watching all the videos I could find. One poster on one video called him "the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele". I agreed but posted that I would liken him more to Chet Atkins. Either way, future generations will compare upcoming great players to Jake Shimabukuro. Thanks for the link, Ducimus. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Wow! He is good! __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

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vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Truly amazing! I wish all the Eddie Van and Yngwie wannabes who infest the clubs and studios here in Los Angeles get a look at what a true musician is and the depth of his art. He is not just a great technician, he also has a soul behind his playing. His humility is also greatly refreshing. George would have been pleased and proud to have seen this video. George had a deep love of the ukulele. A few years before his passing, he appeared on a radio interview and played some songs on the ukulele provided by the interviewer. It was a lot of fun to hear how joyful he seemed to be when he was playing. Here are a few links regarding George and the ukelele: Many Thanks for posting the clip!...

07-15-11, 06:01 PM	#3
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Jake Shimabukuro is fantastic! I really like his 'Bohemian Rhapsody' version.

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MH Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,184 Downloads: 248 Uploads: 0	Yep great player.

07-16-11, 12:27 PM	#7
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Sorry to hijack the thread. But I'm with ya I do miss George Harrison great song writer, musician and all around good guy. Ringo said he co-wrote this with George others have said George himself wrote 'It Don't Come Easy'. Either way I still prefer this one to Ringo's version, an all time favorite of mine. .

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longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	The Traveling Wilburys was another good gathering of the greats.

07-16-11, 07:17 PM	#10
TheSatyr Captain Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 545 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	George and John would have loved it. John's mother played the ukelele. It's the one thing that Paul says stands out in his mind about John's mother. How they would all sit there and listen to Julia play.