Busby Berkeley Dreams

This is my 3rd Merritt cover. Now that I am off Rhan’s new format newsletter’s weekly deadline, I can go back to the “song of the month.” That allows me time to add on to the song at successive weekly zoom venues. The YouTube version has the instrumental as a series of single notes. By Monterey time, I had an instrumental chord melody worked out and played correctly. My chart was recognized for its quality :).

Gilroy Ukulele Jam 2-13-2012
Karen led off with “3 Little Birds.” Linda provided a lesson in using a Capo then led “World Without Love.” Florence led “It’s My Party.” Curt led “Tell Me Why.” Michael led “Fields of Gold” that used C5 chords. Karen led “All My Love.” The round-robin was “Crying Time Again.” Linda led “April Love.” Karen lead “I’d Live To Be Your Llast.” Curt led “Let Me Call You Sweetheart.” Linda led “My Funny Valentine.”

South Bay Acoustic Music Meetup. 2-19-2021.
Usual 16 suspects were in attendance, now including me. There were many self-penned songs. The song names were mumbled, not given, or I missed them. Chat requests to get them are ignored, and it’s challenging to get the request thru the inter-song hubbub. At the end of Busby Berkeley Dreams, someone said they know what their guitar would sound like if it went through a washing machine. I think they meant my Risa solid body resembled a shrunk guitar. It is modeled after the Les Paul.

Oakland Ukulele Jam 2-20-2021
Bob led several songs, including “Dream Lover” and “Love Potion #9”. Gilroy Karen ably led “When You Say Nothing At All,” a song from the “Notting Hill” film. Yael led her self-penned “Things Are Going My Way.” “Words of Love” was led by Christine with husband accompaniment. Annie led “Little things Mean A Lot.” Mary led “These Boots Were Made For Walking,” including the finger-picked intro. Diana led “Muskrat Candlelight.”

Ukulele Rebellion / Bronco Billy 2-27-2021
Mary led and an assortment of Beatles and 60’s hits.

San Jose Gillian ably led “I’ve Just See a Face,” including the opening riff.

Monterey Ukulele Club
Patricia led “Don’t Worry Be Happy,” making use of right-hand chucking. Sam led Cat Steven’s “Father and Son.” Nancy led “Flowers On The Wall.” Sandy led “For Me and My Gal.” Wayne and Judy led “Hele On To Kaua’i.” Steven led “Love Letters.” Mary led “Mynah Bird (Aka Yellow Bird).” Sea shanty alert for the next 2. Malcolm and Sheila led “No Hopers, Jokers & Rogues.” Karen led “Rolling Down To Old Maui.” Lisa led “Sea Of Love.” Marilyn led “Some Days Are Diamonds.”