Frank Skinner on Formby - Steven Sproat features
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- Опубликовано: 1 ноя 2011
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Singer/Songwriter Steven Sproat on Frank Skinner on George Formby on BBC4 tv
Thursday 27th October, 2011
GOOSEBUMPS!
...so glad that the Formby legend still lives on. Steven Sproat is a (more than) fine ukelele player and Skinner leads an army of Formby enthusiasts! I live just over the road from Warrington Cemetery where the great man...
Thanks for posting
I don't know which is better, Steve's peerless performance or Frank's look of admiration! Great stuff!
Wow! just incredible
Steven! GO GO GO you are brilliant!!!!!
Absolutely fantastic! My first uke book tutor book was by Steven and it was a great start. I'm getting my own Dallas B back from being restored this weekend. Can't wait!
Phenomenal! Only word! Thanks for posting!
One of the most " Naturally, Gifted players I have ever heard,,,, fabulous playing!!!
wonderful so quick as fast as George himself.
Dave.
thanks kim ..its a Gibson UB3..made in late 1920s.
Thanks for your comments and my playing .
Andy Eastwood website usually has some good vintage
uke banjos like Gibson etc
cheers, steven
Yes it's GCEA standard tuning (I've never been keen
on high tunings as ukes are already naturally 'high'
in sound)
Cheers and thanks for looking ..it's on TV again tonight ! Steven
He's the Mark King of the Ukulele!!
Just love George Formby lyrics the best of entertainment with out being offensive a bit risque but just love it a true entertaining performer
thanks !! Thats great ..apprecaite your comments
and so glad booke went down well
best , Steven
Not quite as fast, if you listen to the recording of Leaning on a Lamp Post, but pretty near. Just puts Formby's talent into perspective.
hi steve.Ive played u.banjo since 1967!im now 54(ouch)Love your playing,been told by many im no slouch either!Just wish i lived further up north.Love to join in with the formby fans.In ref to the frank skinner show,which kind of uke are you using.Mine was made in 67,has Dick Barrie on it.One thing i do know is the neck is too narrow,time i invested in a new one!Best of luck.
It's the standard My Dog Has Fleas tuning (G, C, E, A)
Yeah it's 'Rythmn in the Alphabet' by George Formby - Thanks for asking! Steven
great.ive played uke banjo since 67,ill submit to u tybe when i can work out how to!
Does anyone know what watch Frank is wearing in this clip? Thanks.