Well my husband got me hooked on George Formby. You may not know who he is if you are not familiar with the British musicals that George starred in during the nineteen thirties and forties.
His father, George Formby, Sr. was also a popular and successful musician and entertainer. As a result of dad’s success, George Jr grew up in a life of opulence that belied his Blackpoolian humor that hinted at humble beginnings.
Like his father before him, some of the songs that George Formby jr. performed on stage were full of double entendre.
But that’s British humor for you. They like their shows to include bawdy music hall jibber-jabber, knee-slapping goofy hi-jinks, and I like it too.
My husband asked for a Banjo Uke on his Amazon wish list, and I got him one as a surprise. Here is a video of us with his new banjo ukulele demonstrating the difference between the Hawaiian ukulele and the banjo ukulele.
And here is the great George Formby Jr. Playing one of his signature humorous songs.
With me little ukulele in me hand
I like George Formby’s lighthearted style and it really helped lift up Britain during the darkest days of World War II.
During our cold Minnesota winters, I enjoy listening to George Formby on Google Play while I relax and wait for Spring!
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