Ukulele strumming for Happy Feet from 1930

[bixchick007]

Cool! Would you do an instructional video for this kind of strumming???!

I wanna play old songs but don't know how to do the strums/go that fast!

pleeeeessse?

[edgrosso]

Unfortunatly. I cannot tell you what to do other than use your index finger and beat the hell out of it in a rhythm. I used to play the Dixieland banjo so allot of the "feeling" I have comes from that. I wish I could be more helpful but

it's a feeling for rhytm that gets me there that I canot teach. Ed

[spoonido]

Another fan here! :o)

[edgrosso]

Thanks very much. I need all of the fans I can get. ED

[83linder]

Love this old dude

[edgrosso]

Me too! Thanks for the comment. Ed

[Richard234]

You're my hero!

[edgrosso]

Thanks  Richard. We gottta keep moiin'. Ed

[TheyLostEyes]

Haha, you are too cool:D

[edgrosso]

Thanks Meg. Cool is good...yes?

I appreciate the comment. Ed

[TheyLostEyes]

Yes, cool is very good. Your video made me smile:)

[alextube94]

jajaja

perfect!

[edgrosso]

Thank you. You made my day. Ed

[efwika]

And may I also say that you are amazing for responding to nearly every comment! There should be many more youtubers such as you, but alas, there are not. But as long as you're here, I'm happy! :)

[edgrosso]

Thanks you so much for the wonderful sentiment. If someone is willing t take the time to comment youtubers should respond. Of course, I don't get that many so it's easier. It is amazing t me how many people enjoy my stuff. Ed

[efwika]

You are the best. I just bought my first iPod a few days ago for the sole purpose of having you wherever I go. I thank you sincerely for bringing such joy to a world too quick to overlook true talent. Long Live the King of the Uke!

P.S. I think you'd do a great version of Puttin' On the Ritz. Just a suggestion!

[edgrosso]

Now you are embarrassing me. Mobile? Me? WOW!

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check it. Another great song to mangle :). Ed

[teddyjo26]

wonderful version! there's a figure skating team who will be performing to this song this year, so i wanted to look up their music. and they picked a great choice it seems!

[edgrosso]

Thanks for the nice comment. I hope that the skaters have 10 success with this great tune, How could they not?

[salmaboon]

I've been feeling kinda down for the past few days. This video cheered me right up :) Thanks, Ed.

[edgrosso]

That's the best complement that I could get. I hope that you will out of the dumps...for good Keep smiling. Ed

[scouttyboy13]

Ed, you make my feet happy. Thank you.

[edgrosso]

You are very welcome. Yours is the ultimate complement. Thanks Judy. Ed

[AriesG247]

this is such a lovely song.

thank you for putting this up.

i used to do the quickstep to this.

[edgrosso]

Thank you Carolyn. Happy girl = Happy Feet. Glad that you enjoyed this. Ed

[rington1]

Ed

I always look forward to your next video popping up on my homepage. You make me feel so happy...

Alex

[edgrosso]

Cheers Alex. Such warm comments as yours makes me "feel so happy>" I guess we all need frequent does today, Ed

[kd5txo]

I have CD with Janet Klein doing this song...it's a great one and you played it very well! As always, a treat for the ears. Thanks!

[edgrosso]

Thanks Robert. Always appreciate your support.

[olu143]

Wow! You truly the master of the triple quadruple strum. Hands down! Beautifully done! 5 stars!

[edgrosso]

Thanks Sam. I never heard of a triple quadruple strum. Sounds like something that should be in the Olympics. I may hurt myself one of these days strumming any faster. ed

[garyjugert]

Thanks for introducing me to so many songs I've never heard before!

[edgrosso]

Thanks Gary. A bonus, to me, of doing these songs id that so many have never heard them. There are many better versions of these songs but it's nice to know that I can give an "introduction." Ed

[Jimbobis]

That was awesome!!

[edgrosso]

Thank you Jim. I, and my feet, are happy that you liked it. ed

[LStrachey]

Brilliant strumming, Ed!! (you're usually quick, but you go into overdrive a few times on this one.) A happy song.