Today's Unexpectedly Delightful YouTube Suggestion

April 30, 2023 12:14 PM

On Tuesday 6th March 2012, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain played live on the main stage at Sydney Opera House in Australia. Orange Blossom Special - The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. [SLYT]
posted by Glinn (8 comments total)

Just lovely
posted by chasles at 1:02 PM on April 30, 2023 [1 favorite]

DELIGHTFUL!
posted by TheCoug at 2:30 PM on April 30, 2023 [1 favorite]

We saw the Ukelele Orchestra at Moseley Folk Festival in 2010 and they were consummate musicians and really good fun. Looks like they're on tour in North America at the moment, with a few gigs / tickets left.
posted by Martha My Dear Prudence at 2:37 PM on April 30, 2023 [1 favorite]

I've seen the UOoGB live three times - including at the Albert Hall - and they are an utter delight.
posted by Major Clanger at 2:46 AM on May 1, 2023 [1 favorite]

That was delightful!
posted by ceejaytee at 4:43 AM on May 1, 2023 [1 favorite]

This was timely. We are about to spend a couple of weeks in Gettysburg and my wife noticed that these folks are playing there during that time. We are familiar with their work and so immediately bought tickets. Then this post pops up. Turns out that gig will be the last on their tour. We can't wait.
posted by jeporter99 at 6:28 AM on May 1, 2023 [2 favorites]

The Ukelele Orchestra are reliably fun. I'm especially fond of their lounge jazz cover of Wuthering Heights. Creases me up every time.
posted by BlueNorther at 10:10 AM on May 1, 2023 [2 favorites]

Thanks for this. My friend Chris is on tour with the Ukelele Orchestra in the US at the moment. Here they are in Sante Fe last week.
posted by ceiriog at 12:56 PM on May 1, 2023 [2 favorites]