Matthew J Richards plays 'Somethin Stupid' - Nancy and Frank Sinatra Melody style Ukulele

[sofiawisa]

so cool

[francescocappello1]

BRAVISSIMO!!!

[Crimzoom]

WOW! That was brilliant!

[gandelf1967]

mathew your amazing never stop mate i will definetly be subscibing

[fingers1946]

Lovely playing Matthew, the GFS don't know how lucky they are to have such a brilliant musician to entertain them.

[FollyLack]

Awesome!

[throwmebob]

Matt; I've worked out a version of this song as well but in the key of F.I'm trying to learn the Formby strumming you do so well but can't quite get it yet.

I'd like to offer something for your consideration I'm pretty sure the diminished chord you play at the end of the bridge part is simply a B flat Maj. when you're playing in D.Listen to the Frank and Nancy recording and I think you'll see what I mean.

[m134mr]

@throwmebob Hey. Thanks for your comments. Would like to hear your version, is it uploaded?

Yes your right it is B Flat major Chord - I have added extra notes to the chord, to make it more Jazzy.

Regards

Matt

[TheVector1234]

Nice clock pal :P

[yourimageunreels]

I love it.

[xaliciajanex]

Hi Matthew,

I am one of the 3 'Uke'girls by you on stage at the 40s night at Worrall Hill and wanted to thank you for your work on the CD and generous musicianship on the night.

By the way, I have a new 'Uke' ambition- unlikely to ever be realised- to play 'Something Stupid' half as well as your U tube clip. It is just brilliant. I love it! Jane

[m134mr]

@xaliciajanex Hi Jane.

Sorry for the delay, been busy. Hope you are well - enjoyed being part of the UkeGlos group.

Matt

[petshopboy1]

nice interpretation! love this song.

[Drevilbreakfast]

fantastic

[sirHamilton100]

amazing

[blckwidowhny]

You are fantastic. Utterly fantastic.

[AlexandrOrlov1]

great!

[BananaWeed]

This is the best cover of the song. :)

[vajaqwasde]

Good Job :D :D LoL :D :D

[chicago911susy]

Stumbled upon your videos. Beautiful playing. 

[kailihao]

WOW! that was awesome....from San Diego, CA

[serjilism]

EXCELLENT

[lainot]

That is absolutely awesome, do you know if I can find tabs of this arrangement somewhere ? Thanks in advance !

[kelsey7878]

WOW, I came online to find this song by Frank Sinatra, next thing I know I'm spending all day watching Matthew's videos over and over. Never really thought too much about the ukulele before, but you are incredible Mr. Richards. Thank you for that.

[mmmichaels88]

Nice one dude!

[sproatielad]

Excellent version man ..a man after my own heart.

Love the way you play ..its so personal and sensitive ..

never heard you play wooden uke before ..go man go ..

awesome technique

Blessings

Steven (Sproat)

[leoleghi]

Wonderful...

[korgtri]

How good is that

[kalaman59]

Hi Mathew

Love this arrangement. You are a real talent.

Martyn

[MamaFujiyama]

very nice!

[thevonbots]

Beautiful. That is a hell of an arrangement. I don't even imagine myself playing that well. I don't know what else to say--perfect.

[looplandkeagy]

Outstanding

[krushnoi]

Very good! I have a soprano uke but the frets are really too small for me. I'll probably just give it to a kindergarten kid with small hands. I should have got a bigger uke like the one you play.

[JCMcGee]

Fantastic!

[elnilsau]

CONGRATULATIONS , AWESOME!! GREAT SONG

[pyestudiocolour]

Awesome! I play the uke a little - but I know I'll never produce a sound anywhere near as beautiful as that!

[ynot6523]

Stunning version Matt!

[dougoffshore]

Great Mathew. Thanks

[brcp4321]

Fantastic playing how you do it I will never know. Just amazing.Thank you for sharing your huge talent with us Ukers

[uke1964]

great matt .hope u are well

[tixilx]

Hi Matthew, Simply beautiful arrangement - you're certainly an inspiration to all aspiring Uke players - Thanks for sharing - Gerry

[MsAnnaCat]

if you ever do a tutorial on how to play this song please send it to me and I'll subscribe.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Beautifully executed, Matthew. Can't remember whether I have already comment, but either way it is great playing.

[Mongo999]

very pretty, thanks.

[frbjoern]

Matthew! Three months later, I still think you are the greatest!! That was beautifully played.

[frbjoern]

Sorry Ben. I am sure you know that no offense was intended by my ignorance of the historical facts. It was one of my favorite songs of the late 60's when I lived in New York. Actually my compliments were directed to Mathew's sincere and humble talented style. I still believe that the Angels and Saints in Heaven enjoy listening to Matthew playing it down here!! Your Dad composed a beautiful melody.

[gerpenny]

Absolutely brilliant.You really are a gifted uke player

[frbjoern]

Matthew,

Frank Sinatra never made that melody sound so beautiful. I hope he is in Heaven now telling the Angels that you are playing his melody. I am sure he would be proud of you

[TheMouseman1212]

Truthfully, it wasn't Frank's melody. It was my dad's. You did a very good job. I love hearing different versions and non-typical instrument versions. Thanks for keeping his spirit alive.

Ben Parks

Son of C. Carson Parks -- songwriter, Something Stupid 1967

[timboytx]

Very wonderful, Matthew! Great work.

[andywright121]

Ive seen Alot of your George Formy style videos, And I wasn't expecting this. Amazing.

[russelljenkinsfearn]

Great playing thanks.!

[pigaligpog]

What can I say Matt? You are now a star of the uke. We all know, and appreciate your key board skills but your uke playing is now second to none. it just proves that you listened to everything I told you in the Sunday morning Lessons at Blackpool

:-)

Gerry

[denub2]

great matt

[ynot6523]

Love your playing Matthew.....and the sound from that beautiful Keech is astonishing!

[petercnixon]

The magic isn't in the Uke, it's in the fingers of the man who plays it :)

[eshejh]

Wow. That was really really nice. You did a great job. You are very very good. Congrats on a very nice performance.

[mkcwebmaster]

Brilliant performance Matt. How much does it cost to buy a uke like that one?

[edytko]

Magic!!!

xxx

Edyta

[biggytupac]

excellent!

[frbjoern]

Hi Matthew,

It's morning in Los Angeles, just finished my Morning Prayers, turned on my computer and listened to your rendition of this beautiful number on the Ukulele. What a great way to start the day. Thank you Matthew.

[gatorlost]

Well done Matthew

excellent video and arrangement

[whiskeyshan]

Fantastic, very addictive. More please!

[Jukeboxfun]

Magnificent! Bravo! Mathew you are great. I loved that. Your playing however makes me want to throw my uke away!

[dagada]

Utterly gorgeous playing and arranging. Well done to you, sir!

[harrylegthigh]

That was really nice, and I love that uke your playing never heard of a Keech. thank you.

[briansixtyniner]

brilliant matt,lovely playing,cant wait to see you at blackpool.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Lovely controlled playing, Matthew. Nice to see you playing a ukulele.

[Didgeman80]

fantastic! very impressive

[garryprince2]

Great playing Mat, just wondered what make of uke you are using there, and what make of strings have you fitted, a great sound

[m134mr]

I am playing a vintage 'keetch' Tenor Ukulele, aprox late 1920's, same type George Formby played in the 1935 film (No Limit). I am using Aquila strings.

Regards Matt

[krouk]

Bravo Mr Matthew. First time I see you with a wood uke (not a banjo you play so good). Very nice to hear you this syle. A real pleasure.