Ian Whitcomb's Ukulele Sing-Along
Ian Whitcomb's Ukulele Sing-Along

Author: Ian Whitcomb

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780739073810

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This book is for anyone who simply wants to have a good time with family, friends, and audiences. Selections range from songs of the Hawaiian Islands, heartfelt hymns, and high-energy dances to timeless ballads and comical numbers. There are even four of Ian Whitcomb's original compositions. Start off singing and strumming along to the recordings, and then proceed to perform them in your own style. The CD tracks are all performed by Ian on vocals, ukulele, and accordion accompanied by his Bungalow Boys. Titles: Aloha 'Oe * Ambling Along * Beautiful Dreamer * Carolina in the Morning * Charleston * Do I Love You? Yes, I Do! * Goodnight * Have a Martini! * I Want a Girl (Just Like the Girl That Married Dear Old Dad) * If You Were the Only Girl in the World * Mandy * Margie * M-O-T-H-E-R (A Word That Means the World to Me) * Peg o' My Heart * Pretty Baby * She Knows It * You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want to Do It) * and more.

Ian Whitcomb Songbook
Ian Whitcomb Songbook

Author: Ian Whitcomb

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-08-18

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 1610652525

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The first publication dedicated to songs written and composed by Ian over the last 40 years, starting with his 1965 smash hit, You Turn Me On. the book includes his many styles ranging from Nashville country numbers (Hands) and British comedy songs (Wurzel Fudge, written for Benny Hill) to personal ballads Old Friends, and his latest batch of songs-from waltz to rumba - reflecting his life as an expatriate Englishman living in Southern California.Ian plays piano, accordion and ukulele as well as singing. the book provides top line melodies plus chord symbols for keyboard, guitar and ukulele.The audio download is a treasure trove of commercial recordings of all the songs, including releases on Capitol Records and Warner Bros. Records. Other vocals are by Debbie Dawn, Corky Mayberry, and Regina Whitcomb. There's also a full description of how these songs came to be written, as well as an essay about Ian's famous uncle who wrote such evergreens as Lady of Spain and Let's All Sing Like the Birdies Sing. This book takes the player inside the eclectic musical world of this Renaissance Man who has risen from Teen Idol to Grammy Award winner, respected musicologist and author.

Ukulele Jamboree!
Ukulele Jamboree!

Author: IAN WHITCOMB

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2012-03-02

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 1619112000

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This little songbook is a celebration of the spirit for use by ukulele entertainers and everybody else who wants to feel better in these often sad times of ours. There are no hymns or songs of praise as in a church, but the function is pretty much the same: the use of song to raise you out of yourself and onto another plateau where all is merry and bright. an alternative medicine to pills and the like. I want you to use these songs like friendly weapons. Wield them gaily at gatherings-parties, concerts, restaurants, business meetings, railway stations, airports, political demonstrations. You'll spread happiness, contentment and peace wherever you sing them. If we only had an army of ukesters singing these numbers we could march into any troubles part of the globe and within moments every belligerent would lay down their arms and surrender. Soon all would be joining in the fun. Pull out your ukuleles and follow the dancing print. If you want to hear my version on record then download and play along.

Ukulele Heaven - Songs from the Golden Age of the Ukulele
Ukulele Heaven - Songs from the Golden Age of the Ukulele

Author: Ian Whitcomb

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-05-31

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 1619116049

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A wonderful tribute to the ukulele and its leading advocates, past and present.Contains seventeen classics and eight new tunes as well as an in-depth historical essay illustrated with original sheet music covers. Classic selections include: Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula; Where Did Robinson Crusoe Go with Friday on Saturday Night?; All That I Ask of You Is Love; They're Wearing 'Em Higher in Hawaii; Sierra Sue; Any Time; Pasadena; Somebody Stole My Gal; Blue; and more. All tunes are shown with complete lyrics and chord diagrams. Includes a select discography of audio's featuring ukulele artists and a list of uke web sites. Most of the songs heard in the feature film Stanley's Gig (2000) starring Faye Dunaway can be found in this book. Includes access toonline audio

Uke Ballads: A Treasury of Twenty-Five Love Songs Old and New
Uke Ballads: A Treasury of Twenty-Five Love Songs Old and New

Author: IAN WHITCOMB

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-08-18

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 1610657764

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In this wonderful collection Ian Whitcomb shows how to handle the uke in such a romantic way that the gently murmuring strums emerge to act as a sweet stream of accompaniment upon which one's vocals can float along smoothly and pleasingly. All of the classic ballads included in this book were originally published before the ukulele established itself as an instrument to be taken seriously by the pop industry, before it became the 1920's equivalent of the rock guitar. the music on the companion compact disc is performed by Ian Whitcomb and his various bands and orchestras. the music is written in standard notation with chord symbols and fretboard diagrams for soprano or tenor uke in standard (G-C-E-A) tuning. Lyrics are also included.

Ukulele Heroes
Ukulele Heroes

Author: Ian Whitcomb

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781458416544

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This colorful history of the ukulele, which is making a comeback, reveals how the uke came to the mainland United States from Hawaii and details the stage, screen and recording stars who pioneered the uke, including Johnny Marvin, Arthur Godfrey, Tessie O'Shea and Tiny Tim. Original.

After the Ball
After the Ball

Author: Ian Whitcomb

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780879100636

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(Limelight). An irreverent and engaging chronicle of popular music dating from the 1880s, when Tin Pan Alley was founded, to the present by a British-born songwriter and onetime pop star. "Brash, learned, funny, and perspicacious." The New Yorker

The Cat's Meow
The Cat's Meow

Author: IAN WHITCOMB

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-12-17

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 1610650999

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This collection for ukulele brings back many favorite songs and ballads from the Roaring Twenties, plus several songs taken from the notebooks of Al Brown, an itinerant performer active in the period. These songs were featured in the motion pictures the Cat's Meow and Last Call. the music is presented in lead sheet form with melody lines, chord symbols, and lyrics. Photos and artwork from the 1920s enhance the presentation. the music on the companion CD is performed by Ian Whitcomb with his various bands and orchestras.

Music in American Life [4 volumes]
Music in American Life [4 volumes]

Author: Jacqueline Edmondson

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2013-10-03

Total Pages: 1470

ISBN-13: 0313393486

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A fascinating exploration of the relationship between American culture and music as defined by musicians, scholars, and critics from around the world. Music has been the cornerstone of popular culture in the United States since the beginning of our nation's history. From early immigrants sharing the sounds of their native lands to contemporary artists performing benefit concerts for social causes, our country's musical expressions reflect where we, as a people, have been, as well as our hope for the future. This four-volume encyclopedia examines music's influence on contemporary American life, tracing historical connections over time. Music in American Life: An Encyclopedia of the Songs, Styles, Stars, and Stories That Shaped Our Culture demonstrates the symbiotic relationship between this art form and our society. Entries include singers, composers, lyricists, songs, musical genres, places, instruments, technologies, music in films, music in political realms, and music shows on television.

Easy Ukulele Play-Along -- Classical Hits for Ukulele: Roll Over Beethoven, and Play Ukulele Today, Book & CD
Easy Ukulele Play-Along -- Classical Hits for Ukulele: Roll Over Beethoven, and Play Ukulele Today, Book & CD

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Publisher: Easy Play-Along

Published: 2012-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780739088203

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Eighteen of the most popular classical melodies arranged for ukulele in notation and TAB. And the tracks on the included CD demonstrate how each ukulele arrangement should sound. Titles: * Ave Maria (Schubert) * Bourree (Bach) * Bourree (from Water Music) (Handel) * Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Tchaikovsky) * Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Main Themes) (Mozart) * Fur Elise (Beethoven) * Gymnopedie No. 1 (Satie) * The Harmonious Blacksmith (Handel) * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach) * Lullaby (Brahms) * Minuet in G (Bach's Minuet in G) (Petzold) * Ode to Joy (Beethoven) * Pavane (Faure) * Pomp and Circumstance (Elgar) * Prelude (from Cello Suite No. 1) (Bach) * Rondo Alla Turca (Mozart) * Sleepers, Awake (Bach) * Sonata in C (Main Themes) (Mozart).