Say Hello Wave Goodbye - David Gray (ukulele cover)

[kingsize566]

I love this.

[russbuss415]

@kingsize566 thank for watching!

[Drakerot]

Good job bro. Oxi Clean Rules!!! Billy Mays would be proud.

[russbuss415]

thank you! it certainly does the job.

[luzhizui]

@russbuss415 Your version is really good. Seriously.  Better than David Gray's in my opinion....

[russbuss415]

@luzhizui thanks for the kind words!

[jonathandavidr]

I thought I had already commented on this but it appears not. It;'s a great cover, I'm liking your David Gray covers.

Jonathan

[russbuss415]

thanks muchly Jonathan!

[TerryUkes]

Russ, nice job as always. I don't know the song, but I like it. I also like the composition of the video - Oxi Clean & Fluke :)

[russbuss415]

thanks Terry! oxiclean ftw :)

[Gregparkerblues]

Very nice, Russ. More great Ukin' & Singin'.Ends fine.(5*)

[russbuss415]

thanks Greg! the song is so long, i felt it got weary near the end.

[Bubblytoes123]

Great Job bro! This has to be one of my favorite David Gray songs. I really like your spin on it.

[russbuss415]

thanks for the comment!

[fourteentwelve]

Hey Russ! I somehow missed this when you first put it up. Wow! That was really lovely! You've got the perfect voice for David Gray songs. I loved your version of it. That's a really cool uke too! Interesting shape, and it sounds great.

[russbuss415]

thanks for the comment Michelle! yeah, it's funky shaped but so is the fluke so it's already familiar :)

[thingsBIGthe]

Yeah triangle ukes.

[russbuss415]

for sure. it's so triangly!

[TheSpiritOfGuitar]

wow, awesome! :))))

[russbuss415]

thank you!

[Ostropovitch]

Great job again Russ! I'm chilling at home with this song!

[russbuss415]

thanks relbar and gab!

[4DJB25]

*applauds* I think you did nicely.

RIP Billy

[russbuss415]

thanks much DL!

[igot1i]

Dude, Oxi Clean rocks

[russbuss415]

it totally does!

[TheCaptainAl]

Saying Hello

and waving you 5 stars

~Al (stay classy!)

[russbuss415]

thanks for dropping by Cap'n Al, cheers!

[casetone2514]

My second favourite Soft Cell song and very well done by you!

That's also an impressive set of plumbing you have there!

[russbuss415]

thanks Tony! i had to watch the video again to make sure my robe wasn't open.

[krabbers]

leaving soap powder out is a signal for daytime shinanigans

i too love this song

well done russ

[russbuss415]

thanks krabbers!  i live for shenanigans.

[irvingjohn]

Awesome job.

[russbuss415]

thanks John!

[ruth7784]

Wonderfully sung Russ! That new uke sounds great! I was disappointed not to see your doggy, got a box of Oxiclean instead lol what have you done with him? :-) Great song choice, had forgotten all about David Gray! X

[russbuss415]

thanks Ruth! the dog has gone all "hollywood" on me and is demanding compensation for his appearances now. i'll get the doggy into the next video per your request, budget willing.

[kc8afw]

Wow! You're all good and stuff. Diggin' the new (old) uke. Also dug the tribute to Billy Mays in the background.

[russbuss415]

thanks mucho! billy mays pushed a lot of products, but oxiclean is my all time favorite.

[damedufaubourg]

Wonderful playing and singing!

The length is perfect - I sang along all way through, being an old Soft Cell fan. And you made me discover David Gray - thank you very much!

[russbuss415]

thanks! i'm glad you liked it. David Gray has many great songs.

[UkeBoy631]

Loving the new uke :)

good job :)

[russbuss415]

thanks much!

[NatalieLin6]

Very nice Russ! The new uke sounds awesome!

[russbuss415]

thank you Natalie! it's an old thing from UKIsociety (who is also an old thing). but as you know, old things sound great. just look at boozelele.

[NatalieLin6]

HA HA! You are hilarious, I can't wait to someday jam and party with you guys. You seem to have A LOT of fun.

[russbuss415]

likewise :)

[DonfromMT]

I have all the same appliances in my basement: the washer, the dryer, the furnace, the water heater, the ukulele player...

[russbuss415]

i hope you feed it! the furnace, not the uke player.

[DonfromMT]

I never feed the uke player. It only encourages him.

[russbuss415]

haha, nice.

[hoosierhiver]

Good one Russ. I hope OxiClean is taking care of you for the product placement.

[russbuss415]

thanks Mike! my whites have never been whiter, my colors never brighter.

[kirkpatrick321]

Billy Mays here for russbuss415....

[russbuss415]

lolz! buy one in the next 15 minutes, and get a free set of earplugs at no additional cost!

[kidparagon]

we should trade song cover ideas.

[russbuss415]

absolutely, cheers!

[cefdad]

LOVE IT!!!! One of my favorite D. Gray songs.  Did not know it was a cover - I will have to go look up the Soft Cell original. So they were not a "one hit wonder" because this is a great song.

rip billy.

brian.

[russbuss415]

thanks Brian! the original is trippy, definitely worth checking out. but i much prefer the David Gray version. RIP Billy indeed.

[okvolleyball]

nice job Russ .

[russbuss415]

thanks Stephen.

[LeoHareMusic]

Nice work, russbuss. I like how the melancholy of the lyrics and the lightness of the ukulele contrast each other, gives it a really reflective feel.

[russbuss415]

thanks Leo! i tuned the uke up a full step so it brightened up the sound even more.

[theBradlands]

Very nice sound on the uke Russ. Excellent performance. The Black & White laundry room motif will catch on..just wait. ;-)

[russbuss415]

who says chores can't be fun? thanks Brad!

[UnluckyMum]

This is great- not at all meager !! :)

[russbuss415]

thanks for thinking so, Caroline :)

[uketreehugger]

i love this Russ.

so so great!!!!!!

[russbuss415]

thanks much! give that tree an extra big hug for me :)

[uke5417]

Aren't too many six-minute songs I watch -- twice. Wonderful performance, Russell.

[russbuss415]

thanks for watching Bruce! the David Gray version is nine minutes long. i tried to cut it short as possible to not put people to sleep.

[UKISOCIETY]

That wasn't custard.

That's an awesome performance- strum seemed effortless, then I realized I probably couldn't do it.

Glad you got the uke tuned. It looks good in your paws. So triangly. It sounds great too. Nice mic flag.

[russbuss415]

thanks Alan! you were right, took a little messing with to get the tuning right. thanks for the neat uke and the mic flag (so that's what you call those things!).

no custard.

[deach69]

A washing machine top full of OxyClean goodness! Pretty awesome Russ!

[russbuss415]

lolzzz, that ain't oxyclean on top. thanks Deach!

[unclejeff64]

sounds great russ!

[russbuss415]

thanks much Jeff!

[monsterbazz]

Wonderful interpretation, Russ! I can almost smell the strawberries -- Man, I really would love to see you playing live. When do you tour Europe? I'll be in the first row!

[russbuss415]

haha, thanks Sebi!  i would love to visit your country sometime and drink beer with you. maybe someday.

[Gcow55]

Love it. David Gray is an amazing artist, and you completely captured the magic of this song. Great stuff Russ.

[russbuss415]

thanks Gcow. much appreciated.

[UkesterBrown]

Nice job on the song. And I would suspect Ukisociety must eat a lot of strawberries and custard?? I know Louisville doesn't smell like that.

[russbuss415]

thanks UB! yeah, i don't think i'll be asking UKI about it. i have a feeling i don't wanna know.

[ken6675]

awsome all around russ, five stars and fav buddy,

cheers

Ken G

[russbuss415]

thanks for the stars and fave Ken!

[nemoAUS]

great work my man!!! nice uke there

[russbuss415]

cheers Nam!  it's one to add to the ever growing collection.

[2ruby202]

I have always loved his version of this song too. In fact, I dug it out earlier this week as I hadn't heard it in a while! Sounds great on the uke and I didn't hear anything fall apart. P.S. have you got a sponsor or are you just renting out product placement in your videos as a money earner on the side ;-)

[russbuss415]

thanks Ruby! i do like the David Gray version so much more than the original. and if only i were good enough to be sponsored by a soap company. would love to be the cleanest thing on the block :)

[Rouyome]

Very clean! ;-)

[russbuss415]

thank you!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Excellent singing, Russ.

[russbuss415]

many thanks Ken!

[boozelele]

Do you have a Shamwow too?

[russbuss415]

more shamwow please?

[jmmquah]

What a good job Russ...you're vocals were terrific and I didn't notice it falling apart!

Was this sponsored by Oxi Clean? ;-)

[russbuss415]

thanks James! my clean underwear was powered by OxiClean.

[DojoGuamBoy15]

sounds really sweet friend, rated 5 god bless the RUSS!!! THE SUPER UKER!!! YOUR BOY DOJOGUAMBOY15

[russbuss415]

thanks for the support Dojo!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Way too good. More coffee please?

Brilliant cover of a cover. Sauce indeed.

[russbuss415]

thanks Grumpy! hmm, yes, rather.

[BaronK69]

Awesome performance Russ! Great singing and sound and that uke sounds great! Strawberries and mustard really is a great combo...

[UkuleleHill]

Awesome job Russ!!

[boozelele]

You are good. Hey, is that your washer and dryer behind you? I recognize those!!!! Dude, it never fell apart like you promised either. Sauce.

[russbuss415]

that washer and dryer do a whole lot more than just washing and drying, i'll tell you what. thanks braddah booze!

[thesojuking]

*****stars :D great song!

[russbuss415]

thank you much!

[kennymelodica]

5 stars Russ :)

I love this song

and you do a great job

on uke and vocals (cool uke!)

~kenny

[russbuss415]

many thanks Kenny! i still have your ringtone on my phone.

[kennymelodica]

haha ! thats fantastic Russ. I would of thought there was no possible way for you to be more cool - but that ringtone will help ;)