George Formby's Uke - a tribute by Andy Eastwood

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13 жыл бұрын

For George Formby fans!
To mark the 50th anniversary of George Formby's passing, a short documentary about the ukulele-banjo he used for 'Leaning On A Lamp-Post'.
Andy Eastwood gives a brief history of the instrument with photos and music.
Andy pays tribute to Formby in the touring show 'We'll Meet Again' and has been a lifelong fan of the great comedian. This Gibson banjo-uke was famously used by Formby to close his farewell TV performance 'The Friday Show' in December 1960, and is the pride of Andy's collection of Formby memorabilia!
Visit Andy's website for CDs, downloads and tour dates! Online uke tuition now available - solo lessons or group Zoom workshops... just enquire!
www.AndyEastwood.com

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@BILLYnKAREN 13 жыл бұрын

Great Andy, us George Formby lovers are greatful to people like you who have the talent to keep his music aliveand ability to keep George's belongings and share them with us. Take care and god Bless.

@johnkitchiner1252 3 жыл бұрын

Sincere thanks....

@hawaiianshirtracer 9 жыл бұрын

Very touching. There could be no-one better to play that uke.

@AndyEastwoodUK 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. Andy

@petecassidy2580 Жыл бұрын

Andy - you are the BEST!

@allanwells4886 2 жыл бұрын

My pop gave us his George Formby 78rpm, bakelite records around 1959, along with his wind-up clock spring driven gramophone record player. As a 7-8 year old I loved his happy music and still do. How great is it now that I can listen to him on KZfaq. My own children hated having to listen to him as kids in the 80's-90's and still knock my music tastes today. One of my favourites was "I love to hike, that's what I like. Ay for it's the grandest kind of life. etc

@robhavock9434 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I have always been a fan of George and even to this day I have not seen all his movies, in comparison to today's music the tunes and lyrics out class anything going, I am very happy that his tradition is still ongoing, he was the King of Lancashire and I'm a southerner saying this.

@christopherth 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👍🏻

@daveaspen6775 6 жыл бұрын

My WONDERFUL friend, Andy.

@tomdegan250 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice.

@toddcott9510 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video, George was so special to many people.

@videocurios 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy this is brilliant

@davidclarkeasgeorgeformby8373 3 жыл бұрын

Awww .played it at Stourbridge meetin Manny moon s ago .eeee ..my 💓 was racing ..yep I sang leaning on a lamppost ...love this Andy TC eeee it's turned out nice again.

@AndyEastwoodUK 12 жыл бұрын

@alantiffen1 Thanks Alan! Yes I met George Harrison twice - what a great guy, no ego at all, just genuinely enthusiastic about the uke... He was mad about it, like all of us - once you get the uke bug you're hooked! Enjoy your playing & thanks for the comment! Andy

@stephenoldfield7124 2 жыл бұрын

This is brillliant

@amerigo6722 2 жыл бұрын

George ha catturato la simpatia di moltissime persone col suo modo di presentarsi e la sua originalità di suonare il bj. Sono contento che ci siano molti ammiratori e musicisti. Tu sei fantastico e ti ascolto sempre molto volentieri! Bravissimo!

@blueandbeyond 11 жыл бұрын

Living history fantastic!

@Beatlefan67 8 жыл бұрын

I was really touched by the story Andy. In fact it wasn't GF that inspired me to take up the uke but someone seen briefly on the video - Doc Cox. To cut a long story short I have appear on an album or two of his. (Well, his friend, Ivor Biggun, about whom we best not say too much...!)

@Formby1961 13 жыл бұрын

Well done Andy!!

@ukulelezaza 13 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great video Andy. I played this uke before its restoration and that's one memory I'm very fond of. I remember you talking about the decision to have it restored on stage in Digswell.

@billygillan821 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. love George Formby.I must admit when he spoke of restoring the uke,I thought of trigger and his broom.,from Only Fools.

@edwardc7462 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing video about the uku's that George Formby used and the story about how you became the owner of George's prized possession greetings Edward

@peterchrissie 7 жыл бұрын

I loved this video and would love a photo done with George's uke. i have been playing only a short time and i'm learning all the different strokes George played. i now know just how good he was. Andy you do him justice playing his uke well done.

@AndyEastwoodUK 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Peter - If you can get to any events where I bring the uke along you'll be welcome to have a photo with it!

@peterchrissie 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks i will try to meet up with you sometime. Keep up the great playing.

@oldfugnug 13 жыл бұрын

Superb stuff as always Andy, Glad the tie has proven useful, looks much better on you then it did on me, almost brings a tear to my eyes seeing it with George's Gibson. Take care John.

@JohnBianchi 13 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Andy! Swell story and great music. It's a beauty, isn't it? ~ John

@turps63 12 жыл бұрын

Just lovely, great to see such respect for george and his achievements, im learning the uke and have been playing for about a year and hope to join the george formby society quite soon(perhaps get the chance to come down to blackpool and meet fellow enthusiasts) You tube has been a godsend in getting information and seeing other players different approaches to the uke, all i can say is FANTASTIC,,,,

@charangosurf 9 жыл бұрын

Brilliant little documentary and quite moving. Hope to hear you performing sometime

@AndyEastwoodUK 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope you will.... Cheers, Andy

@songandancedaisy 11 жыл бұрын

That's a great video Andy! Loved it....

@andywoof7360 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Andy, I'm eagerly awaiting an album from you, covering Doc Cox's greatest hits. LOL ;-)

@songandancedaisy 10 жыл бұрын

Only just found this video Andy - wonderful stuff!

@AndyEastwoodUK 10 жыл бұрын

Cheers! :D

@ropper75 11 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Andy. Can't wait to catch up at s GFS convention soon!!

@MrSTEVIERIKS 9 жыл бұрын

I REALLY enjoyed that Andy, Excellent, and its so Great to know that you own some of George's Items, including his Uke's (I'm jealous, lol), NO, I really am Jealous! Brilliant stuff mate :-D x

@AndyEastwoodUK 9 жыл бұрын

Cheers Stevie! Long time no see........ Hope you're well!

@b.mrobinson8964 8 жыл бұрын

George's Gibson is a beautiful uke. I've just began playing the Banjolele and I'm learning lots of George's songs. Hopefully if I get good enough i'd love to join the society. Loved the video and I think your an amazing uke player. Keep up your amazing playing :)

@AndyEastwoodUK 8 жыл бұрын

+VlogsOfBilly Cheers Billy!

@AlexGreenwoodUkulele 8 жыл бұрын

+VlogsOfBilly No need to worry about being 'good enough'! There's people at almost every age, some of which don't even play! Hehehehe, hopefully we'll get to see you coming down!

@uke1964 13 жыл бұрын

great stuff andy

@AndyEastwoodUK 12 жыл бұрын

@frastephen Thanks! Yes it's a UB3.... There's always a little confusion about these model numbers - the Gibson catalogues weren't always consistent, at one time a decorative version of the UB2 (no resonator) model was described as UB3. If you pause the video at 2:04 you can see the UB1, UB2, UB2 (de-luxe version), UB3, UB4 and UB5. The 5 is gold plated, but you can't tell that from the pic! Andy

@AndyEastwoodUK 12 жыл бұрын

@turps63 Thanks - glad you enjoyed the video.... You must pay the GF Society a visit, you won't be disappointed! Cheers, Andy

@joshblackburn3759 8 жыл бұрын

You should come to the Isle of Man I'm a big fan 👍🏽

@AndyEastwoodUK 8 жыл бұрын

+Josh Blackburn Been many times - love it there!!

@AndyEastwoodUK 12 жыл бұрын

@BILLYnKAREN Thanks! All the best - yours, Andy

@frastephen 12 жыл бұрын

Great video! Just a quick question ... is the uke from The Friday Show a UB-3? It was not totally clear in the video I think ...

@peterforrest3424 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy great story must be great to own Georges Uke. I bought a Keech yesterday 20 quid from a junk shop just needs cleaning and a tension hook could you tell me if there is a film in which George plays a Keech., thanks

@AndyEastwoodUK 8 жыл бұрын

+Peter Forrest Yes he played a Keech wooden uke in No Limit, but not a Keech banjo-uke.

@peterforrest3424 8 жыл бұрын

thanks

@BanjoleleBaxter 12 жыл бұрын

Belter Andy! I've also added it to the georgeformby.webs.com site too.

@danpugh9407 Жыл бұрын

Am I right in thinking he started on a Jose Alvereź

@AndyEastwoodUK 12 жыл бұрын

@CLASSICMONSTERGUY95 Looks good for the money, although for the authentic Formby sound you can't beat the old ukes, and a calf-skin head is better than plastic! Andy