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Ukulele. The ukulele ( / ˌjuːkəˈleɪli / YOO-kə-LAY-lee; from Hawaiian: ʻukulele [ˈʔukuˈlɛlɛ], approximately OO-koo-LEH-leh ), also called a uke, is a member of the lute family of instruments of Portuguese origin and popularized in Hawaii. It generally employs four nylon strings. [ 1][ 2][ 3]
Sheet music cover. " When Irish Eyes Are Smiling " is a lighthearted song in tribute to Ireland. Its lyrics were written by Chauncey Olcott and George Graff, Jr., set to music composed by Ernest Ball, for Olcott's production of The Isle O' Dreams, and Olcott sang the song in the show. It was first published in 1912, at a time when songs in ...
Pleasant Valley Sunday. " Pleasant Valley Sunday " is a song by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, recorded and released by the Monkees in the summer of 1967. Inspired by their move to West Orange, New Jersey, and named for a street there, Goffin and King wrote the song about their dissatisfaction with life in the suburbs. [ 3]
I love you truly, truly dear, Life with its sorrow, life with its tear Fades into dreams when I feel you are near For I love you truly, truly dear. Ah! Love, 'tis something to feel your kind hand Ah! Yes, 'tis something by your side to stand; Gone is the sorrow, gone doubt and fear, For you love me truly, truly dear. [citation needed]
vi–IV–I–V chord progression in C Play ⓘ. The I–V–vi–IV progression is a common chord progression popular across several genres of music. It uses the I, V, vi, and IV chords of a musical scale. For example, in the key of C major, this progression would be C–G–Am–F. [ 1] Rotations include: I–V–vi–IV : C–G–Am–F. V ...
"Ukulele Lady" is a popular standard, an old evergreen song by Gus Kahn and Richard A. Whiting. Published in 1925, the song was first made famous by Vaughn De Leath. [1]It has been recorded by the Paul Whiteman Orchestra with vocals by the Southern Fall Colored Quartet on June 3, 1925 (catalog No. 19690B); Frank Crumit recorded June 10, 1925 for Victor Records (catalog No. 19701); Lee Morse in ...
The song's Spanish title, "Viva la Vida", is taken from a painting by 20th-century Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. In Spanish, viva translates to "long live", [ 4] so "Long Live Life" is an accurate translation and the painting reflects the artistic irony of acclaiming life while suffering physically. [ 5] When asked about the album's title ...
Tonight You Belong to Me. " Tonight You Belong to Me " is an American popular song, written in 1926 by lyricist Billy Rose and composer Lee David. The first ever recording was made by Irving Kaufman in 1926 on Banner Records. [ 5] In 1927 Gene Austin recorded it and the song became a major hit.