Tom
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Many years ago Chris and I hosted a lunch for work colleagues. Since this was a multi-cultural/multi-national group, Chris suggested that folks might want to sing something in their native language. Some sang solo, while others paired up, but what a great experience! This was repeated multiple times over the years when we held parties at our home.
More recently, this has given me the inspiration to put together a "world medley" of songs played on the ukulele. I started working on it a year or two ago, but put it aside to focus on other stuff. I'm dusting it off and starting to re-think about the songs I'd include. Some easy ones (I know) are English, Celtic, Gaelic, Welsh, and French.
The Japanese song that almost everyone has heard is:
Ue o Muite Arukou (aka Sukiyaki).
Very easy to play in C on the uke, but not so easy for me to sing without tightening up my britches to the point of hurting For folks who can't remember or pronounce the Japanese lyrics, they're readily available in English.
I need help with a few other languages, and a Filipino lady offered to teach me the pronunciation of some Tagalog songs.
More recently, this has given me the inspiration to put together a "world medley" of songs played on the ukulele. I started working on it a year or two ago, but put it aside to focus on other stuff. I'm dusting it off and starting to re-think about the songs I'd include. Some easy ones (I know) are English, Celtic, Gaelic, Welsh, and French.
The Japanese song that almost everyone has heard is:
Ue o Muite Arukou (aka Sukiyaki).
Very easy to play in C on the uke, but not so easy for me to sing without tightening up my britches to the point of hurting For folks who can't remember or pronounce the Japanese lyrics, they're readily available in English.
I need help with a few other languages, and a Filipino lady offered to teach me the pronunciation of some Tagalog songs.