Was it a banjo or a ukulele that George Formby played? Wiki says it was a banjo-ukulele which is no help at all. It was definitely a banjo that the kid played in Deliverance. Anyhow I have a confession to make – I really like ukulele music – specifically cover versions.

I can click my heels together and say it is all Dorothy’s fault. Have you heard the version of Somewhere over the rainbow by Israel Kamamawiwo’Ole? If not listen to this:

Or go for more modern songs like the covers from the wonderful Zita and Les Ukulele Girls whose version of Gangsta’s Paradise is so beautiful.

Clip from Gangsta’s Paradise

So take a look on You Tube – it’s not all about crusty 1940’s guys leaning on lampposts. Go Ukulele!