sotu 607 - wishin' and hopin' / if wishes were willows

[pabrizzer]

wishin' and hopin' / if wishes were willows
the songs i'd like you to bring this week are songs that contain (in the lyrics or title) the words wish and/or hope (or derivatives thereof)
newly recorded songs only please
original songs are encouraged
also - lets have a relatively tech free week - so just you and your uke type instrument straight up - no multitracking or audio or video enhancements - that is what i'm hoping for
no song limit
the theme is inspired by this Nancy Leonard song which i fell in love with on first listen

and knew i would have to give a went


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[LimousinLil]

That sounds like a rather sweet theme, Brian, and - since I am ALWAYS, through sheer ignorance, completely "tech free" - it will not be difficult to comply with your wishes!

 

[pabrizzer]

That sounds like a rather sweet theme, Brian, and - since I am ALWAYS, through sheer ignorance, completely "tech free" - it will not be difficult to comply with your wishes!

Val you usually do some very clever video editing that i could not manage....

 

[Flatbaroque]

I’m pretty sure there is a song that has wishing and hoping..but my memory is a bit Dusty.

 

[ukukeguy]

I’m pretty sure there is a song that has wishing and hoping..but my memory is a bit Dusty.

I can think of one that springs to mind

 

[ukukeguy]

wishin' and hopin' / if wishes were willows
the songs i'd like you to bring this week are songs that contain (in the lyrics or title) the words wish and/or hope (or derivatives thereof)
newly recorded songs only please
original songs are encouraged
also - lets have a relatively tech free week - so just you and your uke type instrument straight up - no multitracking or audio or video enhancements - that is what i'm hoping for
no song limit
the theme is inspired by this Nancy Leonard song which i fell in love with on first listen

and knew i would have to give a went


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Yes! As @joo calls them, quick and dirty

 

[LimousinLil]

Thank you, Brian, but my video editing adds nothing to the actual musical effect ... it's just for fun! And Brian and John, both, I can't get that bloody song out of my head now!!!

 

[UkeCan1]

I’m pretty sure there is a song that has wishing and hoping..but my memory is a bit Dusty.

I can think of one that springs to mind

You guys are outstanding in your field.

 

[DelGriff]

also - lets have a relatively tech free week - so just you and your uke type instrument straight up - no multitracking or audio or video enhancements - that is what i'm hoping for

See you next week everyone - have fun!

 

[UkeCan1]

Well, Brian I hope (and wish) you won't mind me kicking off this fun theme with the "hopeless" side of things ... and with having a bit of fun with this over-the-top woe-is-me ballad from one of the silliest musicals of all time. It doesn't get more wishin' and hopin'

We lost our Aussie icon Olivia Newton-John a year ago, and she rocked everything site ever did, including more than one such musical.

There is no other way to deliver this one than all in.

 

[xommen]

This is called in God's Country by U2, it contains Hope in the Lyrics.

 

[joo]

the theme is inspired by this Nancy Leonard song which i fell in love with on first listen

and knew i would have to give a went


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very beautiful song from Nancy, Brian. And your version too.
I have noticed Nancy frequently commented on Ron Sexsmith's live videos. I think she is a RS fan too.

 

[pabrizzer]

You guys are outstanding in your field.

hey Wendy - that's why the scarecrow got an award

 

[joo]

Yes! As @joo calls them, quick and dirty

here is another quick and dirty cover, and flu-y too.
Running a fever as I recorded this, waiting for the night session at the clinic to start. So instead of lying down I recorded this.
When I saw the theme that was the first song that came to mind.
Only because I was looking at the original video yesterday and laughing at the cartoons, which I made for the song.
This song was written by Singaporean singer/songwriter Kelvin Tan during CB (circuit breaker lockdown) in 2020.
Covid may not be as scary now but I really hope I don't have covid when I'm coughing and sneezing away.
DOES JOO HAVE THE COVID? WATCH THE VIDEO TO FIND OUT. (Aha! making progress at promoting my songs! )

I had the fans on Brian. I was feverish. So the audio has the fan noise. No editing done to remove that. Also....hmm....i hope I don't have booger up my nose ....I had (still have) a running nose.....

a quick and dirty and flu-y cover of I Hope I Don't Get (The Covid) by Kelvin Tan
I played guitalele here.

the thing is, I don't think I play any better without a fever.
EDIT: Doctor's not in for the night session, so I will go and lie down and think of some Hopes and Wishes songs for you, Brian. Thanks for hosting!

 

[bobjking]

Knock knock!
"Who's there?"
"Terence Trent..."
"Terence Trent who?"
That's showbiz!

Thanks for hosting, Brian! I shot this in B&W and it briefly features a couple of captions to describe the content which hopefully only bends and doesn't break the no technical enhancement rule.
Other than that, one take straight to the mic on my phone!
Despite the joke at Sananda Maitreya's expense, this and Sign Your Name are absolute bangers. And good lord, that boy could sing...

 

[joo]

See you next week everyone - have fun!

Del - hope you can bring something!
I just watched Wim's cover of an U2 song and it sounded soooo raw and beautiful. He has been heavy on his bass side of sound, and he always has some reverb, and it was such a great sound hearing the uke and his voice naked here. Very beautiful.

 

[LimousinLil]

Hello, Brian ... and thanks for hosting! Since you have deprived me of my only recently discovered reverb, I have retaliated by putting up some very silly captions! And Bobby, this is for you ... YOU DIDN'T KNOW DID YOU? (Actually, this is the first pop song that ever registered with me, I think it must have been the repetition of "Bobby" ... I was very young at the time!)

 

[Renaissance-Man]

 

[mountain goat]

Yeah I’m with you, Del… I can use the time to do some much needed early fall yard work.

am i not getting the joke?
you guys won't record a straight to camera song?

 

[YorkSteve]

Thanks for hosting Brian, and the plain & simple request suits me fine. Also, I wish I was a wild west hero...