I wanted to create this blog as a place where I can store and retrieve information for future reference. I chose the name Humble Uker Ramblings because I have started out strumming my father's 1950's painted Harmony ukulele. I think that the greatest appeal of the ukulele as "the people's instrument" is it's humble simplicity. My contact email is HumbleUker@gmail.com. I have also been working on a blog for the Baritone Ukulele called Humble Baritonics.
Not a lot about Harold out there. Born 1887 in India. English amateur football player, competed in 1912 Summer Olympics. Served in the Army during WWI, and after which played for Arsenal.
Became a music hall performer, had a minor film career, had a role in the 1920 film, The Winning Goal. Put out one 78rpm record, Ronnie the Robin, b/w And Only Me Knows Why. Died 1955 in Leeds.
But now he lives forever with his little ukulele in his hands, right here at HU.
I own a Harold Walden Ukulele Banjo, it's a fairly standard looking uke except that it has a large engraved chrome plate on the back, the full size of the pot (I`m not sure it this is original), and a plaque on the headstock with a picture of Harold - in a straw hat - and the words "Only me knows why"
This is my grandfather. One of my cousins in the UK has a lot of information about him. I remarkable person. Also played Soccer for England in the Olympics(striker), toured Australia, played soccer for Bradford City and Manchester United as well. Liz Walden
Not a lot about Harold out there.
ReplyDeleteBorn 1887 in India. English amateur
football player, competed in 1912 Summer
Olympics. Served in the Army during WWI,
and after which played for Arsenal.
Became a music hall performer, had a
minor film career, had a role in the
1920 film, The Winning Goal. Put out one
78rpm record, Ronnie the Robin, b/w And
Only Me Knows Why. Died 1955 in Leeds.
But now he lives forever with his little ukulele
in his hands, right here at HU.
very cool picture...he's got big sad lookin' eyes...
ReplyDeleteIt was late at night when I posted this. I knew you would come through with some research. HU
ReplyDeleteI own a Harold Walden Ukulele Banjo, it's a fairly standard looking uke except that it has a large engraved chrome plate on the back, the full size of the pot (I`m not sure it this is original), and a plaque on the headstock with a picture of Harold - in a straw hat - and the words "Only me knows why"
ReplyDeleteI would be interested in buying a Harold Walden Ukelele Banjo. What do you think is the right price to pay? Liz Walden
DeleteI have just transferred my recordings of Harold's 2 songs into .wav format and will make MP3s today if anyone is interested.
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This is my grandfather. One of my cousins in the UK has a lot of information about him. I remarkable person. Also played Soccer for England in the Olympics(striker), toured Australia, played soccer for Bradford City and Manchester United as well. Liz Walden
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