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.
"May 1958, in the bedroom in a downtown apartment, Punahou senior Robin Luke recorded "Susie Darlin'," backing up his own vocals with guitar and ukulele while someone else provided percussion using a cardboard LP cover, two pens and a stick. The song became a national Top 10 hit. A few years later, Luke simply disappeared from the charts, leaving a generation of radio listeners wondering what happened to him." (Read more in the YouTube comments)
In May of 1958 when Luke recorded "Susie Darlin'" on Oahu, Jeff, I was living on the island, myself, and wasn't too much older than his sister Susie. He, of course, was one of the big kids in high school. Takes me back. Very nice ukulele history lesson, HU.
In May of 1958 when Luke recorded "Susie Darlin'" on Oahu, Jeff, I was living on the island, myself, and wasn't too much older than his sister Susie. He, of course, was one of the big kids in high school. Takes me back. Very nice ukulele history lesson, HU.
ReplyDeletePercussion sounded good...so innovative:) loved it.
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