Roll the Old Chariot opens with "A drop of Nelson's blood wouldn't do us any harm". This is, no doubt, a reference to Admiral Nelson. He was killed at the battle of Trafalgar and his body was preserved in a barrel of brandy for the voyage home. The (totally untrue) legend is that when they opened the barrel, it was partially drained of it's contents. Somebody really wanted a drink.
@neverstoplearning2
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Cool to know. I can't wait to sing these with my adult children. Since our last name is Nelson they'll get a kick out of it. One is a history nerd, so he'll love this history bit too!
@TheUkuleleFool
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the history section. It wasn't until I was editing this that it dawned on me the Nelson's blood probably wasn't like a Bloody Mary.
@sabrinazarogoza8686
3 жыл бұрын
You're great! I've always liked sea shantys as well. So fun to sing. I really love the bits of history that you teach as well. I think it's always important to know where what you're playing comes from and the context because then you can better express the true spirit of the piece. @
@TheUkuleleFool
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I need to work on the sequel to this video.
@annkuehnel9677
3 жыл бұрын
This is a lot of fun and pretty challenging with the Em an B. I'm enjoying playing along with you, Lisa. Thanks.
@TheUkuleleFool
3 жыл бұрын
The Wellerman is fun song to help you with those challenges.
@Linda-xz4wt
3 жыл бұрын
You really do such a great job breaking down strum patterns, it's so helpful and really broadens the students ukulele "tool bag" and makes playing so much more entertaining to the ears :) I also am a history/trivia geek and enjoy all your geekology tidbits.
@TheUkuleleFool
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback Linda. I hope you can make it to the lesson on Saturday. I look forward to meeting you on Zoom.
@neverstoplearning2
3 жыл бұрын
This play along is a dream come true! Thank you so much!!! And so fun to get a shout out. Big grin here! Thanks again!
@TheUkuleleFool
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@ameeraanzo343
2 жыл бұрын
It's hard but still a great tutorial🤩😃😀😁😆🙂😉😊
@TheUkuleleFool
2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you are enjoying this.
@romanimel4310
3 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel came for the music and the beauty 👍🏼☺️
@TheUkuleleFool
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@annkuehnel6915
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a great day to play Sea Shanties with Lisa! Thank you!!
@TheUkuleleFool
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it was!
@ameeraanzo343
2 жыл бұрын
Wow I like the wellerman it's my favorite sea shanty
@TheUkuleleFool
2 жыл бұрын
It is such a great song. The Wellerman company was like the old-fashion version of Insta-Cart.
@elainepalmer8268
Жыл бұрын
I love this little booklet and I've played it many times. However, I've still not quite got the hang of strumming and singing Bound for South Australia. I can play the quite simple strumming pattern, but annoyingly cannot incorporate the words with the strumming. As soon as I start to sing I lose the strumming pattern. For Rio Grande, I can change the chords easily, but cannot strum the pattern at all. I get completely lost. They will both be a work in progress for some time I think.
@TheUkuleleFool
Жыл бұрын
Bound for S. Australia is hard. Keep working at it - I know you'll get it.
@bradwaldoch194
10 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this and will have to come back to practice these rhythms further. Perhaps you already know, but just didn't mention it specifically, but the Rio in sea shanties refers to The Rio de la Plata in South America. It sits on the east coast between Argentina and Uruguay.
@TheUkuleleFool
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing that. I am a history nerd. I did know that, but it is great to meet another person who wants to know more about the songs we sing.
@PirateStu
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah!
@TheUkuleleFool
3 жыл бұрын
You probably knew all these already. Good to see you here Stu!!
@baldyhead1
3 жыл бұрын
Being working through these for the past few weeks . What a great selection of songs . So much fun . Are you considering doing a beginners music theory set of videos ? That would be great!
@TheUkuleleFool
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you are having fun. I love music theory - I used it all the time when I taught public school. I will put that on the list after I get the fingerpicking courses done.
@andrewleech6468
3 жыл бұрын
Love John Kanaka but drunken sailor is the best, sea shanties seem to be the thing in the UK at the moment
@TheUkuleleFool
3 жыл бұрын
It is a thing here too. I can't wait to work with uke groups and show them how much fun these songs can be.
@annkuehnel6915
3 жыл бұрын
I love both!
@ameeraanzo343
2 жыл бұрын
😀
@TheUkuleleFool
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kbd2076
Жыл бұрын
Way fun.. challenging but trying these 👍 thanks again
@TheUkuleleFool
Жыл бұрын
Glad you are having fun - thanks for letting me know.
@NOLAMikki
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely interested in Sea Shanties Part II
@TheUkuleleFool
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Got any favorites to suggest?
@theliteraryabyss
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheUkuleleFool 1. Spanish Ladies 2. Leave Her Johnny Leave Her 3. Don't Forget Your Old Shipmate 4. Bully In The Alley
@alina616
Жыл бұрын
that was so funny! Thank you! I mean the Wellerman
@TheUkuleleFool
Жыл бұрын
I love those story songs! Glad you had fun.
@saeastinlosh
3 жыл бұрын
My daughter absolutely loves these, we play sea shanties on irish whistles, and she was excited to see them on ukulele.
@elaboussimourad7245
3 жыл бұрын
As a beginner i searched a simple version of "Roll the old chariot along" this is the best version , thanks so much!!
@TheUkuleleFool
3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@mr.keebler7927
3 жыл бұрын
Very good ... How about cockles and mussels!
@TheUkuleleFool
3 жыл бұрын
I did a tutorial on that song. It is considered a folk ballad, even though the heroine of the song derived her vendor trade from the sea.
@markinnsphotography
2 жыл бұрын
we are completely new to the Ukulele thank you for a brilliant teaching method much appreciated thank you.
@TheUkuleleFool
2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! I have several play lists that might interest you - Learn your first 10 ukulele songs, 3 and 4 chord songs, and New to Uke. Welcome to the wonderful world of ukulele. If you ever want to come to a virtual jam, I host one every Friday night at 7 pm Eastern. See my Facebook page or Instagram for details.
@UkeCelt
2 жыл бұрын
thanksssss 😂
@TheUkuleleFool
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help. Thanks for leaving a comment.
@rexdonahough241
3 жыл бұрын
"i subscribed" and am glad i did great vids
@sonjalyncurtis
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TheUkuleleFool
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much!
@djunab
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful 👍 can you make a “Sail Away..“ Tutorial, please? I love it 🌈
@TheUkuleleFool
2 жыл бұрын
Tell me more. I don't know that song, and I couldn't find it on KZitem there are several Sail Away.
@djunab
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheUkuleleFool Sail away - Hans Hartz Sail away, you can fly On the wings of freedom you can reach the sky Saill Away, dream your dreams ... So, wonderful 😢🙏🕊🌈
@djunab
2 жыл бұрын
No, Joe Cocker its wrong. Sail Away - Hans Hartz. Sorry 🤔
@perryfranklin113
3 жыл бұрын
I just discovered your Play Alongs, Fun!
@TheUkuleleFool
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Did you find my 11 three chord song play along?
@perryfranklin113
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheUkuleleFool I haven’t but your teaching technique works for me. I’ll look for them, my left hand, right hand and voice aren’t playing well together yet ;)
@yaaye22
3 жыл бұрын
Super fun songs! Thank you! 😊
@TheUkuleleFool
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! I hope you downloaded the chord charts to go with them.
@romanimel4310
3 жыл бұрын
You can sing to me for hours 😊😊
@TheUkuleleFool
3 жыл бұрын
Awwww! That's so sweet.
@djunab
2 жыл бұрын
I love Shanties 👍⚓⛵
@TheUkuleleFool
2 жыл бұрын
I just did a workshop last month on how to use Sea Shanties with ukulele groups. They are a blast. Great opportunities.
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