George Formby had a great sense of rhythm and it comes across so well in the solo in this piece. I've listened to a lot of you-tubers do their best to play George Formby numbers, but no-one quite hits the mark. There was only one George Formby.
So true, but Formby fans must always aim for the stars, so they'll at least hit the trees. There was only one George Formby ... but it's quite nice that there are many Formby-wannabes out there ... better that than being forgotten almost 50 years after his death.
I'm trying to find myself a banjolele ... and I've found out that I'm NOT the only one.
I agree with your comments. By the way I play banjolele myself, and my tip is if you want one that sounds half descent you'll have to pay a premium. The old originals are out of my price range so I bought a Grafton which is a copy of a Gibson, with a proper skin velum. I'm sure in my mind it doesn't sound as good as it could, but you get what you pay for. I'm also looking for a descent 8 shape uke but the cheap ones sound awful and I'm skint, so no uke yet! Good luck with your banjolele quest.
Thanks for your tip, but the big problem here in Sweden is finding a banjolele - good OR bad.
When it comes to 8 shape ukes, there are nice resonator-ukuleles for sale here that costs a bit - but sounds good. Still, it's not what I'm looking for ... I want to be a Formby-wannabe too :D
Still, I found one music store who imports them ... so I hope to get hold of one sooner or later.
@mkcwebmaster Sorry to reply to a 3 year old comment but I have to say I totally agree. That right hand technique is actually "funky" - the syncopation is blindingly good; 100% spot on.
The double entendre is delightful.Inimitable GF
Squarerig 1 year ago
Is this song sexual at all?
Couldn't let the stable down.. hmmm.
raditzthecabbage 1 year ago
George Formby had a great sense of rhythm and it comes across so well in the solo in this piece. I've listened to a lot of you-tubers do their best to play George Formby numbers, but no-one quite hits the mark. There was only one George Formby.
mkcwebmaster 3 years ago 10
So true, but Formby fans must always aim for the stars, so they'll at least hit the trees. There was only one George Formby ... but it's quite nice that there are many Formby-wannabes out there ... better that than being forgotten almost 50 years after his death.
I'm trying to find myself a banjolele ... and I've found out that I'm NOT the only one.
BeJi74 2 years ago
I agree with your comments. By the way I play banjolele myself, and my tip is if you want one that sounds half descent you'll have to pay a premium. The old originals are out of my price range so I bought a Grafton which is a copy of a Gibson, with a proper skin velum. I'm sure in my mind it doesn't sound as good as it could, but you get what you pay for. I'm also looking for a descent 8 shape uke but the cheap ones sound awful and I'm skint, so no uke yet! Good luck with your banjolele quest.
mkcwebmaster 2 years ago
Thanks for your tip, but the big problem here in Sweden is finding a banjolele - good OR bad.
When it comes to 8 shape ukes, there are nice resonator-ukuleles for sale here that costs a bit - but sounds good. Still, it's not what I'm looking for ... I want to be a Formby-wannabe too :D
Still, I found one music store who imports them ... so I hope to get hold of one sooner or later.
BeJi74 2 years ago
@mkcwebmaster Sorry to reply to a 3 year old comment but I have to say I totally agree. That right hand technique is actually "funky" - the syncopation is blindingly good; 100% spot on.
fishybishbash 2 months ago
Fantastic
Petey1308 4 years ago 5