She couldn't sleep, so she made us this great cover of She by Green Day....
YouTube Channel: myrsky27
Chords and Lyrics: Green Day She - Ukulele
Lovely solo version of the beautiful Bowie song....
Fun, sparse cover of the new classic....
YouTube Channel: jriley626
Chords and Lyrics: Gnarls Barkley Crazy - Ukulele
I just can't get enough of her voice....
YouTube Channel: KowKowKooks
Chords and Lyrics: The Hoosiers Worried About Ray - Ukulele
Paulina rocking the uke, bass and a mop beard....
YouTube Channel: paulinasinaga
Chords and Lyrics: Webb Pierce In the Jailhouse Now
Lilli garnered a good review from Simon Pegg, our greatest living actor....
YouTube Channel: UkeLilli
Web Site: http://ukelilli.com/
Inspired by Michael Lynch's arrangement, Ukester Brown and his little dog recorded this classic song to remind you about the excellent (but mostly forgotten) verse that goes with the chorus we all know.
Free Bird, as Uncle Jeff heard it sung by Hank Williams in a dream...need I say more?
Lynyrd Skynyrd: 
YouTube Channel: UncleJeff64
Free Bird: Lynyrd Skynyrd Free Bird - Ukulele
Incredible singer, and possibly the most talented smoker on earth! Thanks to Uncle Jeff for the tip on this one....
YouTube Channel: bummerwolf
I do love this performance, but I posted it mostly as an excuse to link to Stacey George's beautifully produced and handy Luau Sing-Along booklet containing chords and lyrics for 26 ditties (including this one) that are guaranteed to get your summertime party started.
Violent Femmes:
YouTube Channel: bobbthompson
Chords and Lyrics: Violent Femmes Blister in the Sun - Ukulele
Exceptional film of an extraordinary performer (recently signed to 4AD) who takes the ukulele into uncharted waters....
tUnE-YaRdS:
Web Site: tUnE-YaRdS
UkeToob.com Interview: tUnE-YaRdS
tUnE-yArDs at the Secret Garden from hoovesontheturf on Vimeo.
I particularly enjoy the voice-boxed cymbal crashes in Fi's swinging multi-track cover of this Nirvana song...
Nirvana:
YouTube Channel: FiPfft
Chords and Lyrics: Nirvana Lithium
There are so many very good uke videos that I try to save the big kudos for the really great ones. This is it - absolutely incredible finger-picking Tom Waits cover by his number one ukulele playing fan....
Tom Waits:
YouTube Channel: waitswatcher
Chords and Lyrics: Tom Waits Cemetary Polka
Free MP3's - WaitsWatchers's Instrumental Covers of Tom Waits: http://www.box.net/shared/neckughhee
Nice, casual performance of a great Cat Stevens song....
YouTube Channel:
Chords and Lyrics: Cat Stevens If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out
Molly hits again with this charming song about the assassination of Abe Lincoln....
YouTube Channel: sweetafton23
Okay, I'm sick of hearing about MJ too, but then Colin put up this great instrumental and....
YouTube Channel: colinrtribe
Tabs: Ask nicely at colinrtribe@btinternet.com and he will send them to you
Tabs: Ask nicely at colinrtribe@btinternet.com and he will send them to you
I am not a CCR fan, and Fortunate Son is near the top of my "worst songs of all time" list, yet Danielle knocks it out of the park and has had me singing it for days now - now that is magic....
Danielle Ate the Sandwich:
YouTube Channel: daniellesmagic
Chords and Lyrics: Creedence Clearwater Revival Fortunate Son - Ukulele
Nice performance and tab for a song that will make your mother say "awwww..."
YouTube Channel: Capotastomusic
Strange how well dark songs translate to the "bright and happy" ukulele....
Eels:
YouTube Channel: casetone2514
Chords and Lyrics: Eels Novocaine for the Soul - Ukulele
The charming Katie Pham with another great cover....
Kings of Leon:
YouTube Channel: katiephampham
Chords and Lyrics: Kings of Leon Bucket - Ukulele
DeG having fun with his green screen....
YouTube Channel: degcon
Tabs: Ventures Walk, Don't Run - UkuleleKen taking a break along the banks of the Seine to improv on the song "If I get Murdered in the City" by the Avett Brothers.
YouTube Channel: KenMiddletonUkulele
Chords and Lyrics: The Avett Brothers If I get Murdered in the City - Ukulele
Another great lesson from Michael Lynch, with a little personal history to boot....
Snake Suspenderz, featuring Howlin' Hobbit on uke, is a great old time jazz band. If you are in the Seattle area, check out their live shows for a fun night out. And if you can't make a show, their new album, available in CD or on , will fill your home or auto with sweet sounds.
, will fill your home or auto with sweet sounds.YouTube Channel: HowlinHobbit
I think I may have said this about at least three other songs, but this is really my favorite song of all time, and it's good to see The Gentle Surprise is out playing live with the Passive Aggressive Trio, even if the sound on this recording is a little rough....
They Might Be Giants:
YouTube Channel: TheGentleSurprise
Chords and Lyrics: They Might Be Giants Birdhouse in your Soul - Ukulele
This original is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Uncle Jeff, who has a mean claw-hammer but a sweet disposition, is performing live on the WDVX Blue Plate Special radio show this coming Monday.
Outside of the broadcast area, the show can be heard live on the WDVX Web Cast on July 6th, 2009 - 12:00 Noon Eastern Time (GMT - 5:00)
YouTube Channel: UncleJeff64
A richly fleshed out instrumental cover from the always exceptional WS64....
YouTube Channel: WS64
Chords and Lyrics: Yaz - Yazoo - Only You - Ukulele
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