Johnny Marvin-- Oh How She Could Play A Ukulele

recorded 12/29/1926

Ukulele played by Johnny Marvin

Johnny Marvin was one of the great crooners of the 1920s, and his ukulele accompaniment was unsurpassed. In the decade when the ukulele was enjoying its greatest popularity, Marvin was one of the premiere ukulele performers. Although his name is not as recognized today as a few other 1920s ukulele artists, in his day he was a well-known radio personality and recording artist. Marvin made dozens of records both under his own name and as "Honey Duke and his Uke" and "The Ukulele Ace". Many of these records document his talented strumming patterns, vocal jazz effects that imitate other instruments, and his smooth crooning.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• 1920's
• crooner
• ukulele
• violin
• Johnny
• Marvin
• 78rpm

[termikesmike]

that' some wild "Effin" near the end - love it.

great job pax, as always

thanks

[pax41]

Glad you liked it termikesmike

[geofbrit59]

I've been learning the uke for just over a year now. This is so beautiful. UkuleleHunt picked-up my Red Lips video and I bet they get this one too. Cool type face at end.

[pax41]

They have picked up several of my other posts.

[SlimSymes]

Chords and lyrics any one?

[Corrie121]

Just great!

Thanks for sharing.

[pax41]

I bet you will get it down soon.

[UKISOCIETY]

I tried to sing along with him on this video. I can make the sounds, just not as fast as he!

[HarborGuy]

Wonderful !!

[pax41]

I knew you would like this one. I like when he does those cool vocal effects. Can you do those too?