Tim Hatcher -- "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen" -- on ukulele

This song from 1937 has been recorded by dozens of great performers, including Al Bowlly, Ella Fitzgerald, Teresa Brewer, Judy Garland, Benny Goodman, Steve Lawrence and Guy Lombardo. And what a great little song for the ukulele! I'm just using Em, B7 and Am.

I have realized that I inadvertently rearranged some of the lyrics, so if I get the time, I'm going to re-record this.

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• sisters
• thirties
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• bist

[avocadohorse]

You do a decent job here. And I'm someone who thinks no one can top Ella's version.

[timboytx]

You're very kind, avacadohorse. I was only out to have fun, and that I did. Still working on the musicianship, and always will be. I have not heard Ella's version, I'm embarrassed to say, but will certainly look for it. Thanks.

[ukulelebiel]

Tim ,I love this song!I knew only Al Bowlly rendition.Wonderful performance.Your strumming is great.

[timboytx]

Thanks , Biel!  I LOVE the Al Bowlly version, and of course the Andrews Sisters version.

[TseeBaeng]

This really brings out the great sound and ambiance you can get with the ukulele. Awesome man

[timboytx]

Very glad you liked it..  Thanks for watcing.

[avocadohorse]

I have her version on a CD compilation. She adds a perfect little touch of "davening" at the end, in respect to the tune's Yiddish origins. The Andrews Sisters do a fine job, but to hear Ella Fitzgerald cover it...well, she was the greatest.

[timboytx]

Thank you so much! This song was recorded rather spontaneously, with not much planning. It's been a favorite for many years, so it came out without much effort. It helps that there were only three chords, I believe!

[maggiesband]

My sure favorite of your great recordings - you make it look so easy...

[timboytx]

I confess...I got it from an internet translator, so I had no idea how correct it was. Glad I made you smile!