Frank Skinner on Formby - Steven Sproat features

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Singer/Songwriter Steven Sproat on Frank Skinner on George Formby on BBC4 tv
Thursday 27th October, 2011

[@nigellangridge1975]

GOOSEBUMPS! Wow! Such immaculate playing!

[@Panthera0nca]

...so glad that the Formby legend still lives on. Steven Sproat is a (more than) fine ukelele player and Skinner leads an army of Formby enthusiasts! I live just over the road from Warrington Cemetery where the great man... Thanks for posting

[@TheMickvee]

I don't know which is better, Steve's peerless performance or Frank's look of admiration! Great stuff!

[@RAYalized]

Steven! GO GO GO you are brilliant!!!!!

[@darranhankey7013]

One of the most " Naturally, Gifted players I have ever heard,,,, fabulous playing!!!

[@vegraville]

Absolutely fantastic! My first uke book tutor book was by Steven and it was a great start. I'm getting my own Dallas B back from being restored this weekend. Can't wait!

[@thecanadianDJ]

Wow! just incredible

[@sproatielad]

thanks kim ..its a Gibson UB3..made in late 1920s. Thanks for your comments and my playing . Andy Eastwood website usually has some good vintage uke banjos like Gibson etc cheers, steven

[@songandancedaisy]

Phenomenal! Only word! Thanks for posting!

[@daveread9658]

wonderful so quick as fast as George himself. Dave.

[@georgereay9782]

Just love George Formby lyrics the best of entertainment with out being offensive a bit risque but just love it a true entertaining performer

[@TheDebs7]

Yes it's GCEA standard tuning (I've never been keen on high tunings as ukes are already naturally 'high' in sound) Cheers and thanks for looking ..it's on TV again tonight ! Steven

[@sproatielad]

thanks !! Thats great ..apprecaite your comments and so glad booke went down well best , Steven

[@robertomartin59]

I'm not a player but it's obvious to see the talent and work that you must have done to be at this level. A delight!

[@sproatielad]

@@robertomartin59 Thank you Roberto thats very kind glad you enjoyed clip!

[@deanie557]

He's the Mark King of the Ukulele!!

[@athull08]

Not quite as fast, if you listen to the recording of Leaning on a Lamp Post, but pretty near. Just puts Formby's talent into perspective.

[@TheDebs7]

Yeah it's 'Rythmn in the Alphabet' by George Formby - Thanks for asking! Steven

[@kimnewland8735]

thanks steve.Im looking for a vintage uke banjo.I just love your gibson.Never mind if i search hard enough!ill keep in touch,All the best,kim

[@kimnewland8735]

hi steve.Ive played u.banjo since 1967!im now 54(ouch)Love your playing,been told by many im no slouch either!Just wish i lived further up north.Love to join in with the formby fans.In ref to the frank skinner show,which kind of uke are you using.Mine was made in 67,has Dick Barrie on it.One thing i do know is the neck is too narrow,time i invested in a new one!Best of luck.

[@kimnewland8735]

great.ive played uke banjo since 67,ill submit to u tybe when i can work out how to!

[@athull08]

It's the standard My Dog Has Fleas tuning (G, C, E, A)

[@fallen88zero]

The strumming technique to this would be great to see filmed on a super slow cam

[@falconoilcompany]

phenomenal technique, i couldnt tell the difference to be honest.

[@Allaboutdisinformation]

Does anyone know what watch Frank is wearing in this clip? Thanks.

[@crunterstamps]

steven;had my phone cut off in september,miss talking to you all,life is hard and not enjoyable reallly

[@bammbamm12]

Larry Bird plays uke banjo?

[@sproatielad]

hi phil ..dya mean downloading songs available commercially ie i-Tunes .com, amazon etc ? hope youre well steven

[@crunterstamps]

Steven,what do I need to have to be able to download songs properly?

[@jacksuttonfilms]

Camera can't even keep up... 1:25

[@bobwilliams8867]

Andy Eastwood is pretty good too.

[@CaptainBraxton]

.... goes cleaning windows? ;)

[@karlmaldensnose5889]

Clowns play this type of instrument, it's like the Banjo and Penny Whistle

[@stevens5541]

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