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While My Ukulele Gently Weeps

UKE BOX 2 — While My Ukulele Gently Weeps

(original broadcast date: September 26, 2012)

The Beatles on ukulele featuring Jake Shimabukuro, Paul McCartney, paxukulele, George Harrison, Greg Hawkes with many more and including live performances!

PLAYLIST

While My Guitar Gently Weeps by Jake Shimabukuro
Girl by Jillianfosho
Eleanor Rigby by greghawkesmusic
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by Lester and Victoria (live)
Here Comes the Sun by thetzb
Something on the Ukulele (Beatles cover) by aaronjreid
Something by Paul McCartney Back in the U.S. (Live 2002)
Ukulele the Beatles — Obladi Oblada by uke3453
Eight Days a Week by Lester and Sunny (live)
The Fool on the Hill by Sinus Menses
I Want to Hold Your Hand by GoMeZInK
Rocky Raccoon by paxukulele
Dear Prudence ukulele cover by Jeff Meechai
All My Lovin’ ukulele cover by Lester Alfonso (live)
With a Little Help from my Friends by paxukulele
Across the Universe by Lester, Victoria, and Sunny (live)
Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by George Harrison

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Mixtape for Mom

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UKE BOX 130 – Mixtape for Mom

(original broadcast date: May 18, 2016)

“Hi Mom, I’ve never made a mixtape for you. Mother’s Day came up recently but I did not get a chance to send you what I wanted to send you. I thought I would make you mixtape today while broadcasting it live for radio instead…”

PLAYLIST

1. In My Life by Bette Middler with Jake Shimabukuro
2. Ukulele Lady by Bette Middler
3. Frank Sinatra — You Make Me Feel So Young by Matt Argo
4. That’ll Be the Day by Doug Fink
5. Petula Clark — Downtown (my ukulele interpretation) by lagaringer
6. Puttin On the Ritz by Ralph Shaw from King of the Ukulele
7. Something (live) by Eric Clapton and Paul McCartney from Concert for George
8. I’ll See You in My Dreams by Joe Brown from Concert for George
9. George Harrison Medley (Here Comes the Sun / Within Without You / Taxman) by John Kane from The Ukulele
10. MacArthur Park by The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain from The Secret of Life
11. Frank Sinatra — Fly Me to the Moon by Aldrine (Ukulele Underground)
12. Come Fly With Me (ukulele cover) by Austin Cole
13. I Dreamed a Dream by Uytae
14. Strumming Your Blues Away (Recorded 1927) by Johnny Marvin from Edison 1920’s Jazz Vocals with Ukulele (Recorded 1925-1927)
15. Yusuf Islam — Peace Train with The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
16. While My Guitar Gently Weeps by Jake Shimabukuro from Walking Down Rainhill
17. In My Life by Cynthia Lennon with The Beatles Complete on Ukulele in their version of Rubber Soul
18. Misirlou (ukulele cover) by Al Wood

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.

George Harrison

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UKE BOX 94 – George Harrison

(original broadcast date: April 08, 2015)

An all ukulele tribute to the inimitable George Harrison on UKE BOX the all ‪‎ukulele‬ radio show.

PLAYLIST

1. While My Guitar Gently Weeps by Jake Shimabukuro
2. Here Comes the Sun – Ukulele by thetzb
3. Give Me Love by austinacaracol
4. Something by Austin ACMusic7
5. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by George Harrison
6. Medley (Here Comes the Sun / Within You, Without You/ Taxman) by John Kane
7. Something (live) by Eric Clapton and Paul McCartney
8. I’ll See You in My Dreams (Concert for George 2002) by Joe Brown
9. Traveling Wilburys – Handle With Care by Dave Reinhart
10. If Not for You by Ukulele Ray
11. The Pirate Song with Ukulele Ray and Bozmo (The Pimp n Parrot)
12. Any Road (live)f by Joe Brown
13. Ain’t She Sweet by McCartney, Harrison on ukulele with Ringo (1994)
14. Give Me love by Lynsey Moon
15. All Things Must Pass by Lynsey Moon
16. Marwa Blues by Michael B
17. Isn’t It a Pity by Joanne Highland
18. Something on the Ukulele
19. Within You, Without You by Jim Boggia
20. While My Guitar Gently Weeps by Jake Shimabukuro

Albums
Concert for George (original soundtrack – live)
If Not for Uke (Ukulele Tribute to George Harrison) by Ukulele Ray
Gently Weeps by Jake Shimabukuro
The Ukulele by John Kane
The Ukulele Album (Deluxe Edition) by Joe Brown
Walking Down Rainhill by Jake Shimabukuro

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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.

It Might As Well Be Spring

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UKE BOX 153 – It Might As Well Be Spring

(original broadcast date: March 1, 2017)

Spring! New light; new breezes. A playlist as a form of radio expression.

PLAYLIST

1. Rodgers and Hammerstein – It Might As Well be Spring by Craig Brandau
2. Ukulele Saturday Springtime by Ukulele Yox
3. Breezin’ Along with the Breeze by Johnny Marvin
4. Blue Skies by Johnny Marvin and Ed Smalle
5. George Harrison Medley by John Kane
6. Sun King — Sonya Hensley by The Beatles Complete on Ukulele
7. Scarborough Fair by Kimo Hussey
8. Light Today by Eddie Vedder
9. Mother Nature by Victoria Vox
10. One Small Suite for Ukulele – I. Allegro Con Brio by James Hill
11. The Best Things in Life by Ron Hargrave
12. Blue Skies (feat. Miyuki Harley) by Ron Hargrave
13. Ukey-Ukulele by Akamai Brain Collective
14. Everyday by La Familia de Ukeleles
15. Lemonade (Ukulele Version) by Jeremy Passion
16. Blue Red and Grey by The Who
17. Carmen by Taimane
18. Uke ’n Love by Rubber Muffin
19. Largo (Spring) Concerto No.1 — Vivaldi by Daniel Estrem

Albums
Abbey Road by The Beatles Complete on Ukulele
Eminent ‘Ukulele by Kimo Hussey
A Flyin Leap by James Hill
The Four Seasons – Vivaldi on Guitar and Ukulele by Daniel Estrem
The Best Things in Life by Ron Hargrave
For More Than a Feeling by Jeremy Passion
La Familia de Ukeleles (self-titled)
Paradise Lost & Found, Songs of Hawaii Old and New by Akamai Brain Collective
Uke Love by Rubber Muffin
The Ukulele by John Kane
‘Ukulele Dance by Taimane
Ukulele Songs by Eddie Vedder
Vintage Rare – Ukulele Ace by Johnny Marvin
Vox Ukulele Cello by Victoria Vox
The Who By Numbers

Other Sources
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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.

Mixtape for Dad

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UKE BOX 142 – Mixtape for Dad

(original broadcast date: September 28, 2016)

Today is my dad’s birthday. Happy birthday Dad! Here’s a live mixtape for you, broadcasting my love for you worldwide with a birthday playlist featuring ukulele covers of Frank Sinatra, Elvis, and more…

PLAYLIST

1. You Make Me Feel So Young by Matt Argo
2. Fly Me to the Moon by Aldrine (Ukulele Underground)
3. Blue Moon
4. The Way You Look Tonight by Matt Argo
5. As Time Goes By by Ukulele Dave Tyndall
6. Blue Suede Shoes by Adrian Lopez
7. Love Me Tender by ynos313
8. Don’t Be Cruel by quidproromo
9. Heartbreak Hotel by BaronK69
10. Can’t Help Falling in Love by Patrick Carroll
11. That Hawaiian Melody by Jim Beloff
12. That’ll Be the Day by Doug Frink
13. Wake Up Little Susie by UkulelebOboys
14. John Williams – Theme from “Superman” by SpindleShanks
15. While My Guitar Gently Weeps by Jake Shimabukuro
 16. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by George Harrison
17. Parapulo by La Familia de Ukeleles
18. These Boots Are Made for Walkin’ by La Familia de Ukeleles
19. Suspicion by La Familia de Ukeleles
20. That’s Life by Michael Williams

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.