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Life on Mars - The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2010
  • The Ukes perform their own version of David Bowie's 'Life on Mars', incorporating My Way, For Once in My Life, Born Free, and more. Taken from the DVD 'Anarchy in the Ukulele'.
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Комментарии • 733

  • @fabiofilosofo283
    @fabiofilosofo283 3 года назад +45

    "This is a song about plagiarism. Wasn't our own idea?"
    These guys are great!

    • @ZacBLive
      @ZacBLive Месяц назад

      It’s so English.

  • @davidstuckey5108
    @davidstuckey5108 8 лет назад +206

    I know it wasn't written as such - but this now stands as an awesome tribute to Bowie. Tastefully arranged. One of the best.

    • @amethyst1826
      @amethyst1826 4 года назад +10

      @ buzz magister, that's a lovely thought!

    • @roberttodd1212
      @roberttodd1212 4 года назад +2

      The power's that be just don't get it do they! "Merry Christmas Everybody!"

    • @postproductions2466
      @postproductions2466 Год назад

      Amazing tribute to equal part David Bowie, Frank Sinatra and even kid rock

  • @jazzlay460
    @jazzlay460 8 лет назад +10

    I LOVE JONTY´S VOICE

  • @ilovelij
    @ilovelij 11 лет назад +51

    I went to their concert in Dublin a couple weeks ago and Jonty Bankes was my favorite member. He has the most gorgeous voice in my opinion, he put so much emotion into this song, and he was the most humbled every time we clapped, he couldn't stop smiling and he really touched me as a person. I just really liked him :)

    • @JM19649
      @JM19649 11 месяцев назад

      Saw them in Dublin recently. Brilliant as always but not the same without will and jonty

  • @Darwinlovesyou1
    @Darwinlovesyou1 12 лет назад +81

    I almost fell off my chair out of sheer amazement when he started singing... This was absolutely gorgeous!!! He sounds alot like Bowie. :)

    • @RugNug
      @RugNug 4 года назад +1

      Totally nailed it.

    • @soelle
      @soelle 4 года назад +6

      @@RugNug And he looks like remotely like Martin Freeman.

  • @derekmcgilvray91
    @derekmcgilvray91 3 года назад +20

    Can't believe this is eleven years old, I can remember listening to this way back then

  • @SamKplus2
    @SamKplus2 13 лет назад +30

    Could listen to Jonty singing all day, his voice is just so full of emotion

  • @McErnster
    @McErnster 10 лет назад +29

    it's amazing the story that this mashup tells. it starts off with life on mars - a person who is unsatisfied with life who is cynical and sees no purpose, moves to a more mature person who is complete with life, then born free, a person who is now complete and relieved of stress who is ready to live life for the better. and then MERRY CHRISTMAS

  • @drRedStronger
    @drRedStronger 9 лет назад +149

    Life On Mars - Bowie
    My Way - Sinatra
    For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
    Born Free - Matt Monro (Andy Williams may covered it too)
    Substitute - The Who
    Someday I'll Fly Away - Randy Crawford

    • @mrjohnop9657
      @mrjohnop9657 7 лет назад +7

      Actually Stronger the song for the film Born Free was sang and recorded my the late great Matt Monro. Andy Williams may well have covered it though.

    • @dcrepazkeay
      @dcrepazkeay 6 лет назад +5

      plus Merry Christmas Everybody in the style of Mud

    • @HarmoChopin
      @HarmoChopin 5 лет назад +1

      Étrange, ce mélange !

    • @drRedStronger
      @drRedStronger 4 года назад

      @@mrjohnop9657 oh ! thanks, I'll fix it
      actually this is my first time to heard those songs from this live show
      I'm not good in English so I try my best listen lyrics find what those song original verison was and which really good too!

    • @donbryce3597
      @donbryce3597 4 года назад

      YuGiong :

  • @iamlydiargh
    @iamlydiargh 8 лет назад +34

    Rest in peace Bowie, this is a lovely tribute to him x

    • @couch_gag
      @couch_gag 6 лет назад +2

      Lydia Wakelam well was made 6 years before his death

  • @divermo1958
    @divermo1958 12 лет назад +17

    I'm going to see them live in less than 48 hours, I am SO EXCITED!!!!!! I really hope they play this song, it is one of my favorites!!!!!

    • @abdn246
      @abdn246 4 года назад +5

      Mate how was it?

  • @TeleTubeee
    @TeleTubeee 14 лет назад +35

    Never get tired of this arrangement. They're in top form.
    One of their best efforts.
    Doug
    San Francisco, California USA

  • @Effenel
    @Effenel 14 лет назад +19

    The bassist has an amazing voice... Lovin the mash-up at the end... Great Great Britain!!!

  • @divermo1958
    @divermo1958 12 лет назад +5

    WOW!!! They were BRILLIANT!!!!! They played this, I almost cried! They played "Fly Me Off the Handel", Shaft; Good, Bad & Ugly themes, and so much more. It was an awesome evening, see them if you can, we drove 4 hrs each way & spent the weekend in Michigan just to see them, worth every minute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @davidstuckey5108
    @davidstuckey5108 7 лет назад +92

    "Some day I'll fly away ..." RIP Kitty Lux

  • @sallieplanty3102
    @sallieplanty3102 4 года назад +8

    This is the BEST rendition of Life on Mars. Period!

  • @ddpdpm
    @ddpdpm 11 лет назад +21

    It is great to see people who love what they do so well. I return to their page almost everyday to get my douse of Ukulele. Five stars to you all!

  • @Erik_Ahl
    @Erik_Ahl 8 лет назад +140

    R.I.P Bowie ❤️

  • @mjazz9017
    @mjazz9017 2 года назад +7

    The whistle guy is a hero a perfect versatile god gifted talented guy…may God bless him…I just love him….❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @JFerreira1907
    @JFerreira1907 8 лет назад +20

    one of the best versions of this classic song. What a beautiful voice!

  • @SeanVplayer
    @SeanVplayer 6 лет назад +7

    I first became aware of UOGB through John Atkins, AKA The Ukulele Teacher when he had George Hinchliffe in one of his videos to perform the "Theme From Star Trek". I am thankful I found them, and have been binging on their videos for days now... LOL

  • @grajdrums
    @grajdrums 14 лет назад +6

    They are probably... certainly the warmest, simple yet wonderful and overall the best that I've ever seen. You can just feel a connection to these people, even if you don't know them.

  • @uppitybeersnob
    @uppitybeersnob 7 лет назад +25

    Love the lead singer's voice!!

  • @PoolbegMyMan
    @PoolbegMyMan 12 лет назад +4

    I can't listen to these guys without grinning from ear to ear. They help make my sore and damaged spirit soar. John Rooney, Co. Mayo, Ireland.

  • @salfordnurse
    @salfordnurse 8 лет назад +18

    One of my favourite pieces by the UOGB. Wasn't done as a tribute, but I think it fits the bill as one a fantastic rendition for a fantastic artist

  • @tommyphoto1
    @tommyphoto1 12 лет назад +7

    Out of this world. When i first picked up a uke my friends thought i was weird. After they watched this, not so much any more. Thank you.

  • @Callisto126
    @Callisto126 3 года назад +4

    Would pay good money to hear a full cover of The Who’s Substitute in this style, but the whole composition is simply beautiful.

  • @Larissa1973
    @Larissa1973 14 лет назад +12

    What an exceptional group of musicians!!!!
    Definitely one of the best performances i've ever seen!!!

  • @XCchica2012
    @XCchica2012 13 лет назад +2

    the ukes add such a special aspect to this song

  • @scottspellman4777
    @scottspellman4777 4 года назад +4

    become fully addicted to these men, transforming masterpieces into something even more magnificent...

    • @wateamstervideos2332
      @wateamstervideos2332 4 года назад +2

      Eh ... and women?

    • @scottspellman4777
      @scottspellman4777 4 года назад +1

      WA Teamster Videos Ey up pc brigade ere

    • @lizab.stough9396
      @lizab.stough9396 4 года назад +1

      @@wateamstervideos2332 Too right, each and every member brings something special to the group as a whole. RIP Kitty.

  • @jaysteels
    @jaysteels 11 лет назад +3

    Indeed. I find it admirable how some folk can do such a smooth transition

  • @DifferentGirl3
    @DifferentGirl3 14 лет назад +3

    Dayum. That guy's voice is amazing....

  • @jamesuva1138
    @jamesuva1138 2 года назад +3

    October, 2021... and this still has not been paralleled. I suspect it never will.

  • @MrGeoffHilton
    @MrGeoffHilton 6 лет назад +3

    I love you chap's and chapess's? I once tried to get a couple of tickets to one of your concerts but they had sold out, you are a quality act.

  • @atheisticallyspeaking4715
    @atheisticallyspeaking4715 4 года назад +7

    Brilliant, and the gentleman singing actually looks a bit like John Simms, from the UK tv show Life On Mars.

    • @MsLemonPeach
      @MsLemonPeach 4 года назад

      Exactly what i though when i first saw him at " the Model " Version .

  • @tforceraven
    @tforceraven 8 лет назад +19

    Rest in Peace, David Bowie :'(

  • @oldhippypeace
    @oldhippypeace 6 лет назад +5

    This gives me so much pleasure, turns me on and although I hurt it makes me forget so to this wonderful bunch a huge thank you..saw you in Weston S Mare. Im 76 but still like mast music ..60ts ,rock, punk, jazz etc but these old buggers really do the trick for me. British to the core too a national institution

  • @u.a.4765
    @u.a.4765 3 года назад +3

    I discovered UOGB last year in one of the lockdowns and I immediately fell in love with these people and their songs. You have saved me from one or the other depressive episode ... And - what can I say - every morning in the home office that I start with a song of yours is the start of a wonderful day. I beg you: Never stop making music! And for God's sake, take Jonty with you to Hamburg next spring! I will come all the way from Stuttgart :-)

  • @MissSugartownCherie
    @MissSugartownCherie 11 лет назад +2

    I love his voice. Don't you? I love when he says: It's the freakiest show ♥

  • @philipfrank6444
    @philipfrank6444 7 лет назад +229

    this version reminds me of when I have 6 tabs open in my browser and commercials start playing on all of them at the same time.

  • @sglgiles
    @sglgiles 13 лет назад +3

    Saw them on Glasgow on monday. Adored it. This was my second fav track they did. Jonty is just amazing! Even Bowie can't sing it like this any more.

  • @noname-ge3tz
    @noname-ge3tz Год назад +3

    i find myself listening to you very talented people for hours thank you

  • @OrinPosner
    @OrinPosner 12 лет назад +3

    My god, this is perfection.

  • @athull08
    @athull08 9 лет назад +13

    I saw them at The Sage, Gateshead as few weeks ago. It seems Jonty now plays a real bass ukulele, rather than the acoustic bass he plays in this video. They did this song and brought the house down. Unfortunately Jonty can't quite sing the high notes the same anymore, but still brought the house down!

  • @KeplersDream
    @KeplersDream 6 лет назад +70

    "Someday I'll fly away..." R.I.P., Kitty

  • @EnginesandElbowGrease
    @EnginesandElbowGrease 11 лет назад +5

    He has such a good voice!

  • @rsatyaparu9335
    @rsatyaparu9335 5 месяцев назад +4

    Wow what a beautiful voice and Beautiful presentation by the team And God send this Legends to Rock the world with their music.🎵🎧🎹🎸🎻🪗🎧🎤🥁

  • @Ozguronautics
    @Ozguronautics 12 лет назад +5

    This is one of the most amazing thing that i've ever listened. I hope i get a chance to listen them close.

  • @Nina-gf1fv
    @Nina-gf1fv 5 лет назад +1

    the guy singing is just living his best life.

  • @colinhawco6153
    @colinhawco6153 10 лет назад +14

    I think I like this version even more than the original. I agree I'd in many ways like to hear the song strait up without the mixing, but the melange is well done. Also, there is a story about Bowie using the melody from "my way" even though Sanatra said no, or so I have heard. At any rate, a great cover by a great group of performers.

    • @alexhardy3146
      @alexhardy3146 10 лет назад +2

      Hmm, don't know about that. Paul Anka wrote the words and basically swiped the melody from a 1967 French song, Comme d'habitude. On the other hand, I guess Frank could say anything he wanted to say. Glad Bowie apparently ignored him.

    • @Dellaluna13
      @Dellaluna13 7 лет назад +4

      Alex Hardy Bowie was tasked with writing English lyrics to the melody (thereby renaming it "Even a Fool Learns to Love"), but this effort was rejected. Later it ended up with Paul Anka and Frank Sinatra to be rewritten as "My Way". Bowie was not pleased about this, and went about writing "Life on Mars" in response. Hence, "Inspired by Frankie" appears on the Hunky Dory liner notes next to the "Life on Mars" track title.

    • @adamgoldman9500
      @adamgoldman9500 5 лет назад

      @@Dellaluna13 Exactly! Preferred if they just kept in LOM and MW or else added the French song; then it would have been an inside joke for us that know the story

  • @polymethylpropyl
    @polymethylpropyl 12 лет назад +1

    Marvellous musical performance and the satire is too good to believe.

  • @Staticzx
    @Staticzx Год назад +1

    Best example of how Humor + Skills upsurge your identity.

  • @NoOne-yf9qo
    @NoOne-yf9qo 8 лет назад +4

    Thank you for all David! Rest in peace my hero! 😢❤

  • @jws1948ja
    @jws1948ja 9 месяцев назад +1

    They get better and better.

  • @susiep12
    @susiep12 13 лет назад +1

    Excellence with humour, we recently saw them in PA, USA and they were amazing. They are coming to Cheltenham UK, in the next few weeks... Worth every penny or cent!

  • @tasmaniandevilkid
    @tasmaniandevilkid 13 лет назад +2

    I love it.... It makes my day. Jonty has such a beautiful voice.

  • @ThiagoAlves-jq8lj
    @ThiagoAlves-jq8lj 9 лет назад +5

    i love this version, great voice

  • @yvonnebrown4463
    @yvonnebrown4463 7 лет назад +3

    This lot are brilliant I could watch and listen fo ever!!! So uplifting.......

  • @tomtaylor9731
    @tomtaylor9731 6 лет назад +3

    The guy doing the 'For Once In My Life..' break looks like Peter Serafinowicz playing the part of Richard Osman.
    Seriously though very good, I'm impressed.

  • @MatthewMcGovernmainpage
    @MatthewMcGovernmainpage 7 лет назад +4

    They are just great!

  • @catouniverse
    @catouniverse 12 лет назад +1

    loveloveloveloveloveloveLOVE!!

  • @Clint45s
    @Clint45s 6 лет назад +1

    I was turned on to the Group Last night...their creativity has captured me, Bravo, Bravo, Bravo

  • @hasanyoneseenmyspork
    @hasanyoneseenmyspork 13 лет назад +1

    This version made me realise how brilliant this song is. And I know it sways opinion, but I think his voice suits it amazingly.

  • @asadmohammed1057
    @asadmohammed1057 8 лет назад +57

    This is fucking awesome.

    • @whowhatwhere8731
      @whowhatwhere8731 8 лет назад +7

      +asad mohammed ... Oh, my heart. It is so sweet, it's almost other-worldly.

    • @arieldevinci6118
      @arieldevinci6118 8 лет назад

      +WhoWhat Where Don't exaggerate that much. We all enjoy his music but that's a little too much...

  • @diana4sparky
    @diana4sparky 11 лет назад +2

    NO! That was my thought the minute I saw this video!! Amazing!!!

  • @PattieLNoah
    @PattieLNoah 14 лет назад +1

    Outstanding! Nice that they blend in "My Way" which is one of the original inspirations for "Life On Mars". Frankie would approve...

  • @guy0307
    @guy0307 13 лет назад +1

    I've watched countless UOGB vids, and I must say that I loved them all. Except for this one.

  • @meatloaf93
    @meatloaf93 11 лет назад

    This is just SO much fun.... and yet the ability to have two or three different tunes going on at the same time is amazing.

  • @Scarlet0Darkstar
    @Scarlet0Darkstar 12 лет назад

    Far out, who thought to arrange this and how... impeccably executed! Kudos to these marvelous musicians, and to whomever took the time & care to share, and my thoughtful friend, for sending me.

  • @chestnutplanter
    @chestnutplanter 3 года назад +3

    Still my favorite version of "Life on Mars"

  • @surreydodger
    @surreydodger 6 лет назад

    So 5 years ago I found this and commented how great Hestair and Jonty's harmony sounded. I'd add now that Dave's voice complements it even more :) So pleased to see the Ukes doing so well, so deserved and so pleased to have seen them live over the years. Keep it up Grommit :) :)

    • @athull08
      @athull08 6 лет назад

      Kitty is sadly missed. RIP.

  • @funkynosejob
    @funkynosejob 13 лет назад

    I was at Edinburgh too. They were brilliant there. Fantastic how they turned a crowd of sceptics to their side.

  • @LadyCleoCabaret
    @LadyCleoCabaret 12 лет назад +4

    This just gave me epic goosebumps!

  • @supermikelang
    @supermikelang 8 лет назад

    Total joy as they are live in concert. Blissful music

  • @sitjar
    @sitjar 14 лет назад

    just stunning......the amount of work they must have put in to get this all to gel.....it's pure joy to listen to

  • @justinsmith1918
    @justinsmith1918 8 лет назад +8

    I hope Sinatra and Bowie are Jammin in another life!!

    • @terla2971
      @terla2971 8 лет назад +5

      Even heaven couldn't hold that much awesome

  • @MatthewMcGovernmainpage
    @MatthewMcGovernmainpage 7 лет назад +1

    Miss Bowie, but Bowie walks among us. All hail Bowie! Thank buddy.

  • @seasidesandles
    @seasidesandles 13 лет назад +1

    INCREDIBLE! Musical satire! LOVE IT!

  • @oomska
    @oomska 14 лет назад

    ok - that made me cry with how good it was. need to see these guys

  • @stevewalker576
    @stevewalker576 10 месяцев назад

    The BEST line up, and in their prime! Love the UOGB.

  • @hughc023
    @hughc023 10 лет назад +7

    Fabulous . . .

  • @corinebeaslebordeaux
    @corinebeaslebordeaux 8 лет назад +2

    Merci. RIP DAVID BOWIE. ....

  • @carlosdoglio6959
    @carlosdoglio6959 6 лет назад +1

    Love it, next time I am in London from Down Under I will love to come to your concert

  • @TheBeatrixmaria
    @TheBeatrixmaria 13 лет назад

    Nagyon tetszik a zenekar. Az életünkből egyre jobban hiányzik a humor. A humor örömtelibbé tesz bennünket, könnyebbé teszi az életünket, és szeretetre tanít. Köszönöm a feltöltést, , a zenét és az előadást, a szép éneket! Sokszor meghallgatom még. Sok szeretet nektek Magyarországról!

  • @cinocage
    @cinocage 3 года назад

    I will always remember the singer as the one who cracks up at good bad and ugly music

  • @MrWilljohnson1
    @MrWilljohnson1 9 лет назад +580

    The bloke singing must be tiny. His ukulele looks massive on him!

    • @DrDespicable
      @DrDespicable 9 лет назад +7

      William Johnson That's a bass canard...

    • @dibidibadibidibou
      @dibidibadibidibou 9 лет назад +16

      +DrDespicable No, it's a ukulele canard ! There are several size of ukes, this one called Baryton size ! Other are sopranos.

    • @michakowalski2930
      @michakowalski2930 8 лет назад +15

      +William Johnson you made me lugh good sir.

    • @TheBoHoBoy
      @TheBoHoBoy 8 лет назад +4

      +William Johnson hahahahhahaha

    • @finleybyard5963
      @finleybyard5963 7 лет назад +11

      William Johnson made my day!

  • @Cynjok
    @Cynjok 11 лет назад +1

    Just beautiful. I love you guys so much. So very talented.

  • @tackyman2011
    @tackyman2011 12 лет назад +1

    Gorgeous.

  • @tiggypoolobster
    @tiggypoolobster 12 лет назад +1

    brilliant, a pleasure to watch....

  • @methebee
    @methebee 12 лет назад +2

    It's beautiful

  • @LisiMusicx3
    @LisiMusicx3 14 лет назад +1

    i love jontys voice =)

  • @beadtific
    @beadtific 14 лет назад

    @stockbridge17 You are so right. I just never get tired of watching it.

  • @rosieroses87
    @rosieroses87 12 лет назад +1

    Just incredible!!!

  • @purplecow5150
    @purplecow5150 8 лет назад +2

    Wow!

  • @Funkster228
    @Funkster228 12 лет назад +2

    Wow I wasn't expecting this arrangement, it's amazing!
    I've always loved your covers though, you guys always put an original spin to it.

  • @rudbeckie1
    @rudbeckie1 8 лет назад

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Je to skvělá souhra..... díky.....

  • @maespoeth
    @maespoeth 12 лет назад

    I stumbled upon this a couple of years ago whilst looking for the alternative ending to the BBC TV series 'Life on Mars' It has led me to such obscure locations as Llandudno and Warwick to catch the 'Ukes' But every now and then I just have to return to this clip on RUclips, their classic and unique interpretation. Thanks guys!

  • @kbraunnj
    @kbraunnj 14 лет назад

    the born free part always gives me goosebumps

  • @69pinkmeat
    @69pinkmeat 11 лет назад +1

    so nice to hear someone making great music again !

  • @Benedictsayswords
    @Benedictsayswords 12 лет назад

    these guys are the best live band EVER!