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Andy Volk


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Post  Posted 19 Dec 2013 9:17 am    
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Ya know, for a very simple song, this little tune sure has legs. For over 30 years it was a regularly played standard with some surprising people covering it. I revisited it after watching some of the BK video linked below. These are just a few of the ways various musicians have interpreted it ...

Colonial Club Orchestra: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApUQzIFAMKI

Danny Kuuaana & group: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZYJUjnbZlQ

Billy Robinson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CddlHIw5b8I

Louis Armstrong: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_-jx-iP-5s

Earl Bostic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xcyGnfFWYY

Kealoha Life w/ Felix Mendelssohn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f55OuQ_u-H4

Rubino (German Dance Band): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo0hM1Oc54s

And probably my favorite … Gene Ammons: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiLSoccE_ew

And lastly, a member of the Jazz guitar forum just posted two rare Barney Kessel teaching videos. For #2, guess what song he uses as his first example?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX9svJk1Ob8
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Ron Whitfield

 

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Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
Post  Posted 19 Dec 2013 11:34 am    
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Luv the Barney vids, never seen those before. Many thanx!
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David Matzenik


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Post  Posted 19 Dec 2013 12:56 pm    
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I liked Barney's video too, but Charles King used to have conniptions when he heard his song played in swing time.
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Ron Whitfield

 

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Post  Posted 19 Dec 2013 1:47 pm    
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David Matzenik wrote:
Charles King used to have conniptions when he heard his song played in swing time.
Even conniptions don't mean a thing if they ain't got that swing!
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Andy Volk


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Post  Posted 19 Dec 2013 1:48 pm    
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Charles King used to have conniptions when he heard his song played in swing time.


I feel that way when I hear opera singers sing pop songs.
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 19 Dec 2013 4:41 pm    
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"Song of the Islands" is heard in the movie It's a Wonderful Life. When George and Mary are in the old run down house on their wedding night. That's the record playing on the record player.

Check it out ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frXklECPkD0&t=61m9s

I'll bet Charles King made a few dollars on that... or maybe not. Neutral

PS a shameless plug... I have tab and audio for this song in my C6 lap steel song book #1.
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John Limbach

 

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Billings, Montana, USA
Post  Posted 20 Dec 2013 6:47 am    
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Doug Beaumier wrote:
I have tab and audio for this song in my C6 lap steel song book #1.


Speaking of which...........how's #3 coming along?

Merry Christmas and many thanks for #1 & #2!

John
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 20 Dec 2013 7:54 am    
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It's coming along slowly... Cool thanks for asking. Have a nice Christmas!
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