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Ukuleles in the Sun

UKE BOX 126 – Ukuleles in the Sun

(original broadcast date: March 30, 2016)

A playlist with ukulele covers of songs by Soundgarden, Jacques Brel, Katrina and the Waves, The Beatles, and more.

PLAYLIST

1. Soak Up the Sun by The Smooth Day Sessions
2. George Harrison – Here Comes the Sun by thetzb
3. Sun King by Sonya Hensley (The Beatles Complete on Ukulele)
4. I’ll Follow the Sun by Armada of Roma! (The Beatles Complete on Ukulele)
5. Good Day Sunshine by Tyrell (The Beatles Complete on Ukulele)
6. Walking on Sunshine / LIFEGOESON / 5 Years Time Ukulele Medley by PhoebeAndJack2
7. Weezer – Island in the Sun Ukulele Play-Along! by Aldrine (Ukulele Underground)
8. Jacques Brel – Seasons in the Sun by Ken Middleton
9. Soundgarden – Black Hole Sun by Neil Starr
10. Mister Sun by Ralph Shaw

Albums
Abby Road by The Beatles Complete on Ukulele
For Sale by The Beatles Complete on Ukulele
King of the Ukulele by Ralph Shaw
Revolver by The Beatles Complete on Ukulele
Ukulele Surf Style (Acoustic Style Covers) by The Smooth Day Sessions

Other 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

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.

 

Leonard Cohen

UKE BOX 56 – Leonard Cohen


(original broadcast date: April 02, 2014)

An all ukulele tribute by Ken Middleton with studio guest Tessa Nasca.

PLAYLIST

Songs by Leonard Cohen
1. I’m Your Man (live) by Lester Alfonso
2. This is For You (a poem) by Ken Middleton
3. Famous Blue Raincoat by Ken Middleton
4. Suzanne by Ken Middleton
5. Sisters of Mercy by Ken Middleton
6. Chelsea Hotel #2 (live) by Tessa Nasca
7. The Butcher by Ken Middleton
8. Sing Another Song by Ken Middleton
9. The Faith by Ken Middleton
10. Take This Waltz by Ken Middleton
11. On That Day by Ken Middleton
12. The Window by Ken Middleton
13. The Captain by Ken Middleton

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.