Theme from 'Shaft' - The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

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  • @Staykool777
    @Staykool777 7 месяцев назад +35

    I'm a black man from the 70s and I approve this message.

  • @mariakelly90210
    @mariakelly90210 2 года назад +17

    Issac Hayes would have LOVED this!

  • @edpowell5754
    @edpowell5754 4 года назад +26

    I'm from Buffalo New York and I must say, "I REALLY ENJOYED LISTENING and WATCHING THAT."

  • @blinkyblonk4912
    @blinkyblonk4912 4 года назад +4

    I'm not watching this !!
    Bloody ukeleles !!
    I watched it .
    Utterly utterly BRILLIANT !!!!!!!!!

  • @thert.hon.thelordnicholson7261
    @thert.hon.thelordnicholson7261 3 года назад +57

    These guys just need to do one song to win over any audience, they are fantastic.

    • @melaniamonicacraciun9900
      @melaniamonicacraciun9900 3 года назад

      Do you mind to get in business? To hire some smart hackers to use my FB contacts and spam them all with this Shaft magic potion? Somebody reported me on FB to freeze the sharing buttons, some idiots just can not find better things to do, sharing too much fun is ... outrageous, scandalous, outlaw, unforgivable, are you kidding me? Shaft

  • @womanofsubstance8735
    @womanofsubstance8735 4 года назад +45

    Look at that audience full of people who actually remember Shaft! Cool! I'm one, too.
    Who knew ukes could do R&B/Soul music?!

  • @BerndSchmitt-Martinique
    @BerndSchmitt-Martinique 4 года назад +75

    this is - why we all love GREAT BRITAIN ! greetings from germany.

    • @MsLemonPeach
      @MsLemonPeach 4 года назад +2

      Genau!!!

    • @egbertm.2380
      @egbertm.2380 3 года назад +6

      @@MsLemonPeach That's one of many things, why we like the Brits. I'm so sad about Brexit.

    • @martyklestadt6766
      @martyklestadt6766 3 года назад +4

      Seconded. Greetings from Texas!

  • @chasmenear7130
    @chasmenear7130 Год назад +25

    To this very day, these folks make me smile! Absolutely ludicrous, and full of talented mayhem!😂

  • @fletcher3913
    @fletcher3913 4 года назад +71

    The Shaft soundtrack was, in my opinion, Isaac Hayes' best work. It was fun to hear it done this way. Nice work.

    • @imjelo
      @imjelo Год назад +3

      Imagining Isaac Hayes collaborating with the UKOGB with this. It would be fun. Pity Isaac has passed away.

  • @77777aol
    @77777aol 5 лет назад +284

    What the English do best - being mildly bonkers. 10/10

    • @bb22602
      @bb22602 5 лет назад +17

      The world needs a little more bonkerishness. Yay for keeping it going, folks!

    • @davewolfy2906
      @davewolfy2906 4 года назад +10

      Mildly?

    • @lawrencetaylor4101
      @lawrencetaylor4101 4 года назад +8

      Why didn't they take it to 11?

    • @Ettrick8
      @Ettrick8 4 года назад +2

      @@lawrencetaylor4101 they did

    • @davidbrown9
      @davidbrown9 4 года назад +6

      I represent that remark! Booking Fonkers! :-)

  • @pennynorthcutt5833
    @pennynorthcutt5833 4 года назад +17

    WOW! Loved this version and leave it to the Brits to add a dab of comedy. Good job.

  • @63echo
    @63echo 4 года назад +32

    Its adorable to see Brits with SOUL

  • @kevinwilliams679
    @kevinwilliams679 2 года назад +13

    Absolutely Delightful!!!❤️❤️❤️
    I think Issac Hayes would be proud !

  • @carguyuk7525
    @carguyuk7525 7 лет назад +24

    Lead vocals are excellent. Love it when it clicked with the audience.

  • @aa64912
    @aa64912 5 лет назад +138

    I believe Isaac Hayes would have loved this

    • @speechrighter
      @speechrighter 4 года назад +6

      Yes! Absolutely.

    • @adc2327
      @adc2327 4 года назад +5

      You know he would. I do!

  • @freema9246
    @freema9246 2 месяца назад +3

    well THAT was AWWSOME. I've had the theme from shaft running thru my head for about a week now. still awesome.

  • @tepidtamale
    @tepidtamale 12 лет назад +78

    The lead singer/ukulelist(?) is a really funky fella with alot of soul.

    • @mariajukejax9649
      @mariajukejax9649 5 лет назад +5

      I just love his "rapping" and his quips while he sings.

    • @mcscrooge4542
      @mcscrooge4542 4 года назад +12

      George! He's on hiatus at the moment (Feb, 2020).
      Word on the street is that George has been spotted lounging around a tiki bar, wearing a weathered straw hat, on a sandy beach in a sunny clime somewhere far-far-away.
      He continues to be the group's musical director.

    • @oliviastorck8403
      @oliviastorck8403 3 года назад +4

      @@mcscrooge4542 oh I would be so so happy for him. One of the kindest I have met ..Me,.big fan of all of them here in München/Germany

  • @desertdweller4501
    @desertdweller4501 3 месяца назад +3

    I’m a yank, and I was in junior high when Shaft was released. This was brilliant.

  • @gagatube
    @gagatube 3 года назад +11

    These people are brilliant! (even from fourteen years ago!)

  • @TonyBurgess1969
    @TonyBurgess1969 4 года назад +12

    Things you didn't know you needed but are glad you received.

  • @nicksayajirao1730
    @nicksayajirao1730 3 года назад +10

    Thank you to whoever wrote the algorithm that dropped this in my feed. Brilliant

  • @legendaryballbag6932
    @legendaryballbag6932 4 года назад +18

    I'll never grow old of the original but if you are looking for a cover as a uke player or as a fan of 'The Cure', then this passionate group of musicians cook up a performance of fun and energy.

  • @josh656
    @josh656 4 года назад +29

    “Right on brother” ✊🏻😎🇬🇧

  • @judithmaryhill4862
    @judithmaryhill4862 3 года назад +5

    Still a FAVOURITE in February 2021 😍😍😍

  • @granskare
    @granskare 4 года назад +2

    I am from Illinois and I like you music !!

  • @ThStg
    @ThStg 4 года назад +4

    ONLY one word says it all BRILLIANT!!! 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊😁😅😀😄😃

  • @jayaramsridhar5978
    @jayaramsridhar5978 10 месяцев назад +1

    I loved the way the audience reacted. They look so pristine with their smiles

  • @Staykool777
    @Staykool777 4 года назад +9

    THIS JUST BRINGS ME SO MUCH JOY!!

  • @achaseturner2872
    @achaseturner2872 8 лет назад +58

    I used to think the Ukulele was limited to certain types of melodies. Not so after viewing the above -- wonderful!

    • @mariajukejax9649
      @mariajukejax9649 5 лет назад

      That's what I thought before, but since taking up tha ukulele, it's really an adaptable little instrument.

  • @u.a.8700
    @u.a.8700 4 года назад +4

    The theme from `SHAFT` on a ukulele?? Who would have ever imagined it?? And it is pretty good.

  • @jimdetmic
    @jimdetmic 4 года назад +3

    TRULY ENTERTAINING and TRULY INCREDIBLE ... !!!

  • @williamrowlett740
    @williamrowlett740 4 года назад +22

    These guys are hilarious and also very talented as a band.

  • @judithmaryhill4862
    @judithmaryhill4862 4 года назад +13

    I'm back again for another listen to your version of shaft. LOVE YOUR GROUP 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

    • @ericmoorev8165
      @ericmoorev8165 3 года назад

      How are you doing today my name is Eric moore

  • @bennyjazzful
    @bennyjazzful 12 лет назад +18

    Absolutely brilliant.
    What amazing sounds they get out of those tiny instruments.
    They are all musical genius's.
    Well done---wish they would tour Australia!

  • @stephenpegum9776
    @stephenpegum9776 Год назад +3

    Having seen The Ukes in concert 3 or 4 times, IMO this is their very best number! 😎

    • @VanceRefrigeration
      @VanceRefrigeration Год назад +1

      It’s definitely the most uninterrupted - by comedic performance, as good as they are

  • @dancrosby9991
    @dancrosby9991 10 лет назад +62

    Hey, your Majesty! These people should all be Knighted!

  • @bigbob1699
    @bigbob1699 6 лет назад +5

    When the band is having fun , you have a HIT!!!

  • @jayonenote7527
    @jayonenote7527 6 лет назад +4

    I never tire of watching this

  • @stevecrumpton9643
    @stevecrumpton9643 4 года назад +7

    Loved EVERY second of this, lol.

  • @robari2410
    @robari2410 5 лет назад +7

    Bravo! Isaac Hayes is smiling t you somewhere.

  • @EclecticXL
    @EclecticXL 9 лет назад +43

    The next time they do a poll of the "Greatest Songs Ever" this is going to get my vote purely because the first time i heard it my eyes cried so much and i smiled wider than i have done in a long time !! UOoGB is the best. Thank you xx

  • @Hallands.
    @Hallands. 5 лет назад +8

    Nowhere but in Britain! ❤️

  • @Realmusiclover1957
    @Realmusiclover1957 6 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful performance.

  • @billmitch920
    @billmitch920 3 года назад +20

    (from Bolivia) oh my god ! White people with Funk . Glad to see 1 world / one united culture in music. AMEN

    • @skullcompco
      @skullcompco 2 года назад

      What's it got to do with being white ....funny how racists always mention colour

    • @lisarainbow9703
      @lisarainbow9703 Год назад +1

      You need to look up the band Rare Earth.
      Or the Average White Band...

    • @animaltvi9515
      @animaltvi9515 Год назад +1

      ​@@lisarainbow9703to busy picking up the pieces

    • @lisarainbow9703
      @lisarainbow9703 Год назад

      @@animaltvi9515 I see what you did there, lol...
      Pardon me while I Cut the Cake...😁

  • @evamarimo
    @evamarimo 14 лет назад +16

    That makes me laugh every single time I watch it! You guys are perfect in almost every way!

  • @ericchicheportiche9972
    @ericchicheportiche9972 2 года назад +1

    C'est une pure merveille, avec de l'humour et de la décontraction !Vive le Ukulele ORchestra of GB .

  • @benjamimgomes6511
    @benjamimgomes6511 11 лет назад +7

    Dat bass so awesome in this music!!

  • @JF-kv1gm
    @JF-kv1gm 3 года назад +2

    I would LOVE to see them play live...but I'm a long way away from the UK. Maybe when travelling is after and less complicated 🤞

  • @Luckystone211
    @Luckystone211 4 года назад +6

    Energetic, lively, Great performance. A great orchestra.

  • @traceyscott909
    @traceyscott909 4 года назад +5

    I enjoyed this and glad it's on RUclips! Both thumbs way up. Hilarious

  • @Soufriere84
    @Soufriere84 5 лет назад +6

    This may be one of the single greatest videos I've ever seen. Ever.

  • @only1utdanditsleeds
    @only1utdanditsleeds 3 года назад +5

    A very faithful rendering of a classic. Could barely tell the difference from the original

  •  Месяц назад

    Que MARAVILHA! Thanks for sharing. 😀

  • @AcidoTyke
    @AcidoTyke 8 лет назад +6

    In one word, they are ACE. Theres blatant comedy there with the obvious talent that they have as well, and I always like listening to them :)

  • @markholmes6831
    @markholmes6831 Год назад +2

    The range of pieces they cover is so impressive!

  • @humbleevidenceaccepter7712
    @humbleevidenceaccepter7712 5 лет назад +32

    There is no music left. I have now heard everything.

  • @winchester92stevebrook44
    @winchester92stevebrook44 2 месяца назад +2

    Guaranteed to bring a smile 😄

  • @jimbateman225
    @jimbateman225 4 года назад +6

    That was AWESOME. Great job, great sound, toe-tappin', clappin' Great! Loved it.

  • @taza98
    @taza98 4 года назад +62

    Whìte peoples be feeling the funk.......right on right on. It's all good. Funk is for everyone ❤❤❤

    • @jamesbutler6253
      @jamesbutler6253 2 месяца назад

      But you still had to be racist about it.

  • @nige-g
    @nige-g 5 лет назад +3

    Brilliant musically and a laugh to boot.🇬🇧❤

  • @MzSherice202
    @MzSherice202 4 года назад +12

    Yeah! They sound good!!!! 👊🏾

    • @ericmoorev8165
      @ericmoorev8165 3 года назад

      How are you doing today my name is Eric moore

  • @FleeceItOut
    @FleeceItOut 10 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic

  • @Birdman6569
    @Birdman6569 12 лет назад +8

    And they are all sitting in chairs. I wish I was too... this has taken on such enlightenment since the last time i saw it. three/four/five stars!

  • @robertspinks9984
    @robertspinks9984 4 года назад +3

    I learned to play the Shaft bass riff from this video.

  • @crownborn
    @crownborn 11 лет назад +21

    Clever lads, very well done including the additional lyrics.

  • @hanktorrance6855
    @hanktorrance6855 4 года назад +5

    That was insane, fabulous!

  • @andrewwolfe2071
    @andrewwolfe2071 4 года назад +2

    A million times thumbs up!

  • @bigbob1699
    @bigbob1699 4 года назад +6

    When music is fun , music is great !

  • @sx20Ramar
    @sx20Ramar 7 лет назад +17

    I love these guys! They are ukulele rocks stars! Watch all their stuff.

  • @alexallan-musicaaovivo500
    @alexallan-musicaaovivo500 9 лет назад +25

    Awesome! Original, fresh and hilarious take on a classic. Top entertainment value! Quintessential British humour.

  • @alangreenwood9596
    @alangreenwood9596 4 года назад +1

    First thing on my own it's got to be these guys and ladies, wo wonderful to listen too.

  • @TheStig-ko7ik
    @TheStig-ko7ik 6 лет назад +5

    AWESOME!!! Such GREAT talent & entertaining entertainment. 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😁😁😁😁

  • @raygordonteacheschess5501
    @raygordonteacheschess5501 6 лет назад +19

    If they ever do another Shaft film, they need to work this into the script.

  • @Vonetta100
    @Vonetta100 11 лет назад +9

    A great funky tune performed in a so brilliant way....don't stop playing the ukulele, UOGB!!!!!! I fell lin love with this marvellous musicians

  • @c849243
    @c849243 5 лет назад +2

    This is just GOLD!

  • @tubeyou89119
    @tubeyou89119 6 лет назад +3

    I am soooo inspired to learn how to play ukulele. I can feel all the pure joys they bring upon the audience and themselves.

  • @ecvdiejen
    @ecvdiejen 10 лет назад +22

    "Music connects people" !
    Their Uke's are small...but they are great!!!
    :))

  • @Ey3shi3ld
    @Ey3shi3ld 12 лет назад +6

    I love the applause from audience . They entertain everyone in a good rythm

  • @Severo36969
    @Severo36969 2 года назад +7

    Sensacional, maravilhosos...

  • @larryscott3982
    @larryscott3982 4 года назад +2

    Comedy and music. Cool adaptation.
    The bass line is iconic.

  • @johnmorgan5495
    @johnmorgan5495 5 лет назад +3

    Magic, cheers me up every time x

  • @andrewduckett584
    @andrewduckett584 4 года назад +1

    An utter joy to watch .. bravo

  • @marsharupe8112
    @marsharupe8112 2 года назад

    Thanks for putting a smile on my face...

  • @lindalawson2011
    @lindalawson2011 10 лет назад +8

    I am such a fan! New to the ukulele, I am amazed at such talent. Thank you!

  • @kevinprice1498
    @kevinprice1498 4 года назад +1

    fantastic! so different, and keeps with the original

  • @TheWaynos73
    @TheWaynos73 Год назад +2

    Isaac Hayes would approve.

  • @heavyweather4893
    @heavyweather4893 4 года назад +3

    good musicians ! nice performance

  • @ANDconcentracionsbyJCCortesao
    @ANDconcentracionsbyJCCortesao 9 лет назад +10

    OH...! Good music, exceptional Orchestra.....!

  • @djgcol
    @djgcol 6 лет назад +1

    Outstanding, Guys!

  • @MikeXoman
    @MikeXoman 9 лет назад +3

    Bravo great teams . Happy wk/end to all

  • @judithmaryhill4862
    @judithmaryhill4862 4 года назад +2

    LOVE this song. You are all so talented. Thank you for sharing your talent 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @richardellis5819
    @richardellis5819 2 года назад

    Nothing but smiles on my face

  • @vomReinlander
    @vomReinlander 12 лет назад +2

    A very talented group of musicians--great entertainment.

  • @jahbay
    @jahbay 7 лет назад +2

    Wow!!! As a fellow string player .....NICE.

  • @rachelbrodeur2600
    @rachelbrodeur2600 4 года назад +1

    always makes me smile!

  • @WillyEckaslike
    @WillyEckaslike 10 лет назад +157

    only the English could come up with something like this

    • @marcel911
      @marcel911 9 лет назад +44

      Of course. It would be the Ukulele Orchestra of somewhere else otherwise.

    • @realPromotememedia
      @realPromotememedia 5 лет назад

      amen lol

    • @colinp2238
      @colinp2238 5 лет назад +8

      Can you dig it?

    • @DongWork4Yuda
      @DongWork4Yuda 5 лет назад +3

      WHy yes I can

    • @g13flat
      @g13flat 5 лет назад +1

      @@colinp2238 Do you mean coal? :)

  • @kimmolingonheimo
    @kimmolingonheimo 3 года назад

    Sione Aleki would be so proud for this one! thank you thank you thank yoy, such a great orches-rta! ( some people think uke is a toy, BUTT having three Hartwood Tenors it is a real instrument! luv from Kimmo : )

  • @juscelinoguilherme3606
    @juscelinoguilherme3606 4 года назад +5

    Ótimo! Três corações mg Brazil

  • @philbell5774
    @philbell5774 3 года назад +1

    I defy anybody to say that the world is not a little brighter after hearing this.

  • @fratonimorales6961
    @fratonimorales6961 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic!!!!!