Al Wood Archives

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…

UKE BOX 84 – A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…

(original broadcast date: January 21, 2015)

A STAR WARS mix with movie themes from Al Wood on the all ukulele radio show hosted by Uke Skywalker.

PLAYLIST

1. The Cantina by Charles Luarita
2. Star Wars Main Theme solo ukulele by Colin Tribe
3. John Williams – Duel of the Fates by SpindleShanks Pocket Orchestra
4. John Williams – Binary Sunset by Bajegio Music Project
5. Yub Nub by gramynaukulele
6. Blink 182 – A New Hope by erivel
7. Star Wars Main Theme by Sheepstar15
8. Star Wars Force Theme by Sheepstar15
9. Star Wars Imperial March by Sheepstar15
10. Imperial March – Darth Vader’s Theme (ukulele and whistle) by Anon
11. Cantina Band Theme Song by Rusty Cage
12. Imperial March by Влад Литвиненко
13. What Can You Get a Wookie for Christmas (ukulele) by MECO performed by Steve Krolikowski
14. Cantina Band by (Old Time Ukulele Guy) John Atkins
15. Star Wars Theme by Jan Neilsen
16. Weird Al – Yoda (ukulele cover) by Jordan D. White
17. Star Wars Theme by Kyle Haak
18. Star Wars Main Theme with Imperial March by thesebinnextdoor
19. The Imperial March from Star Wars (with ukulele and whistle) by TTom58
20. Star Wars by Jeremy Barguillet

Ukulele covers by Al Wood

21. Star Wars – Cantina Band
22. Pink Panther – Shot in the Dark
23. You Only Live Twice
24. James Bond Theme
25. Claudia’s Theme from Unforgiven
26. Little Black Rain Cloud from Winnie the Pooh
27. Smoking Gun Bleeding Knives – Ryan Gosling
28. Pirates of the Caribbean Theme
29. Falling Slowly from Once
30. Mr. Moustafa from Grand Budapest Hotel
31. Harry Potter – Hedwig’s Theme
32. Whistle Stop – Robin Hood Theme
33. Spinal Tap – Stonehenge
34. Dango Daikazoku – Clannad
35. Dueling Banjos on One Ukulele

Bonus:
36. A New Hope by honktraphonic

Source:
YouTube

UKE BOX is the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with your host Uke Skywalker. It’s recorded live every Wednesday at 5pm.

Murder Plays A Ukulele

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UKE BOX 110 – Murder Plays a Ukulele

(original broadcast date: October 21, 2015)

Today it’s a killer playlist — murder ballads and “ukulele noir” on UKE BOX the all ‪‎ukulele‬ radio show.

PLAYLIST

1. Alfred Hitchcock theme by Sawlon
2. Arrogant Worms — Carrot Juice is Murder by Uke in the Heart of Texas
3. Down in the Willow Garden aka Rose Connelly by Ben Mealer
4. Camera Obscura — Away with Murder by Sonia Maral
5. Nick Thorburn – Serial Podcast theme by Al Wood.
6. The Maltese Ukulele (original) by Caruso Caruke
7. Avett Brothers — Murder in the City by bfreistr
8. States and Empires — Murder on Neville Street by Ukudaily
9. Staggerlee by Uke Val
10 Stack O’ Lee by Cliff Edwards (Ukulele Ike)
11. Beatles — Maxwell’s Silver Hammer by Tony Clifton
12. NOFX — Murder the Government by Jordan D. White

Source
YouTube

UKE BOX is the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with your host Lester Alfonso. It’s recorded live every Wednesday at 5pm.

A Life That’s Good

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UKE BOX 138 – A Life That’s Good

(original broadcast date: August 3, 2016)

“A Life That’s Good” with tracks by Ben Rouse, Vance Joy, Loudon Wainwright III, Jimmy Denis, Ukulele Hiro, Al Wood, and more.

PLAYLIST
1. Ben Rouse ukulele – Led Zeppelin Immigrant Song for Solo Ukulele
2. Ben Rouse ukulele – A Life That’s Good
3. Ben Rouse ukulele – Bach’s Allegro Assai from Sonata III for solo ukulele
4. On to Victory, Mr. Roosevelt by Loudon Wainwright III
5. Snaggletooth by Vance Joy
6. Riptide (unplugged at Music Feeds Studio) by Vance Joy
7. Ukulele Song by Jackal and the Wind
8. Minneapolis by Jimmy Denis
9. Sakura by Jimmy Denis
10. Uke Under the Bridge – Red Hot Chilli Peppers by Ukulele Hiro
11. Coldplay – Yellow by Al Wood
12. Bjork – It’s Oh So Quiet by Al Wood
13. Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk by Al Wood
14. Nick Thorburn – Serial Podcast theme by Al Wood
15. Star Wars Ukulele – Cantina Band by Al Wood

Source
Soundcloud
YouTube

Albums
Songs for the New Depression by Loudon Wainwright III
Ukulele Circus by Jimmy Denis (jimmydenis.com)

UKE BOX is the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with your host Lester Alfonso. It’s recorded live every Wednesday at 5pm.

Coldplaying Ukuleles

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UKE BOX 55 – Coldplaying Ukuleles

(original broadcast date: March 26, 2014)

A mix of ukulele covers of Coldplay songs from YouTube.

PLAYLIST

Coldplay (ukulele covers)
1. Don’t Panic (live) by Lester Alfonso
2. Green Eyes by Matthew Ian
3. Paradise by Sinus Menses
4. Every Teardrop is a Waterfall by Ukulele Underground, feat. Crabby
5. Charlie Brown by I Want Altitude
6. Clocks / Viva La Vida by The Dilligan
7. Fix You by Austin Criswell
8. Yellow by leandroadm11
9. Yellow by Al Wood
10. The Scientist by Elizabeth Rojo
11. Us Against the World by John Sharpe
12. Viva La Vida by Kalei Gamiao
13. A Message by Darren Kehler
14. Strawberry Swing by Andy Boettcher

Source
YouTube

UKE BOX is the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with your host Lester Alfonso. It’s recorded live every Wednesday at 5pm.

Pete Seeger

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UKE BOX 151 – Pete Seeger

(original broadcast date: February 8, 2017)

An all ukulele tribute to American folk singer and social activist Pete Seeger.

PLAYLIST

1. If I Had A Hammer by Ukulele Theatre
2. My Rainbow Race by Lester Alfonso (live)
3. Ukulele played Pete Seeger style by Jim Ruff
4. (documentary clip) – Pete Seeger was given a ukulele when he was 8 years-old.
5. Living in the Country – ukulele by Aaron Keim
5. If I Had A Hammer – ukulele version by Lee Hayes
6. Where Have All The Flowers Gone by Ken Middleton
7. (documentary clip) – Pete Seeger said “Participation can save the human race.”
8. Woody Guthrie – This Land is Your Land by mr happy asthma
9. Abiyoyo by Peter Alsop
10. What Did You Learn in School Today on ukulele by עמיר שפיר
11. Malvina Reynolds – Little Boxes by Lester Alfonso (live)
11. American Masters – The Power of Song (2007) PBS (clip) – Bruce Springsteen talks about censorship.
12. All Mixed Up by cjhoylemusic
13. (documentary clip) Pete Seeger said “If you love your country, you’ll find a way…”
14. We Shall Overcome – Instrumental Ukulele by Al Wood
15. Where Have All the Flowers Gone Ukulele by Jessica St. John
16. (documentary clip) – Pete Seeger talks about the inspiration for Waist Deep in the Big Muddy.
17. Waist Deep in the Big Muddy – Ukulele by ChrisDeston821
18. (documentary clip) – Pete Seeger said “I look upon myself like a planter of seeds…”
19. Malvina Reynolds – Little Boxes by Walk off the Earth
23. Quite Early Morning – Baritone Ukulele by Todd b
24. This Little Light of Mine by Lester Alfonso
24. If I Had A Hammer – ukulele by Rachel Ithen

Sources
YouTube
American Masters – The Power of Song (2007) PBS (YouTube)

UKE BOX is the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with your host Lester Alfonso. It’s recorded live every Wednesday at 5pm.

A Ukulele Christmas Hangout

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UKE BOX 148 – A Ukulele Christmas Hangout

(original broadcast date: December 21, 2016)

Yuletide-themed songs with surprise guests!

PLAYLIST

1. Happy Christmas (War is Over) by U900
2. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (live) by Lester Alfonso
3. Up on the Housetop (live) by Lester Alfonso
4. I Want a Ukulele for Christmas by John Meola Lindhorst
5. Jingle Bells
6. Jingle Bell Rock by Al Wood
7. Here Comes Santa Claus (live) by Lester Alfonso
8. The Little Drummer Boy — on Electric Ukuleles by Friends of Old Puppy
9. No Christmas for Me
10. All That Ukulele Xmas by Gensblue
11. My Favorite Things (live) by Lester Alfonso
12. The Chipmunk Song (live) by Lester Alfonso
13. Winter Wonderland (live) by Timothy Kingston
14. White Christmas (live) by Timothy Kingston with Lester Alfonso
15. Jingle Bells by U900

Sources:
YouTube
Ukulele Xmas by U900 (album)

UKE BOX is the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with your host Lester Alfonso. It’s recorded live every Wednesday at 5pm.

Jammin’ with Jako

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UKE BOX 143 – Jammin’ with Jako

(original broadcast date: October 19, 2016)

It’s a special live performance episode with guest Jako Raudsepp.

PLAYLIST

1. Ukulele Song by Jackal and the Wind
2. I Shot the Sherrif by Aldrine (Ukulele Underground)
3. Hawaii Five-O by Aldrine (Ukulele Underground)
4. Rubber Duckie (live) by Jako Raudsepp
5. Raffi – Baby Beluga (live) by Jako Raudsepp
6. Dueling Banjos (on one ukulele) by Al Wood
7. Ain’t She Sweet by Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
8. Ukulele Goes Disco – Fly, Robin, Fly by WS64
9. From Mary Poppins – Chim Chim Cher-ee (live) by Jako Raudsepp
10. Peter, Paul, and Mary – Puff the Magic Dragon (live) by Jako Raudsepp
11. Bang Bang – Estévez Remix of the Ukulele Orcestra of Great Britain
12. Jodi Benson – Part of That World (live) by Jako Raudsepp
13. Ylvis – The Fox (live) by Jako Raudsepp
14. Tonight You Belong to Me by Eddie Vedder and Chan Marshall

UKE BOX is the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with your host Lester Alfonso. It’s recorded live every Wednesday at 5pm.