I put collage on a cheap uke and sing about diamonds on the soles of her shoes

a Paul Simon song that I sing for Seasons 651 of the ukulele.
I put collage on a uke yesterday. It's a cheap concert size laminated uke someone threw out.
It's funny that it says on the sticker inside the body that it is a soprano, when it is a concert.
It actually didn't sound too bad BUT it sounded bad after my wild and messy collage attack! LOL. I knew that might happen when one paints on a uke or sticks things on it, so I was gentle and conservative at the start of the operation, but then things went wild. (like they always do. LOL)
To make things worse(worser?), I HAD to just press RECORD and GO!
My main focus was to record something with Mr T the sleeping cat. So this is it! No more take! (He has moved to another spot to sleep now. Did I tell you he is not MY cat? He is a community cat that likes to visit anytime he likes. Also, watching back, I noticed some spasms happening to Mr T as he slept.....I think he must be dreaming of chasing birds...)

[@stephenw3305]

Excellent performance! Thanks for sharing!

[@piekia]

Thank so much!

[@MartinGonzalez-s6o]

You calmed my soul. I really love your voice and ukulele. THANK YOU!

[@piekia]

Thank you so much. It makes me happy that you feel calm from this. 🙏

[@Gratefuldrums]

Absolutely amazing! Love it!

[@piekia]

Thank you for your kind words, Gratefuldrums!

[@jcstrummin]

So cool

[@anistynsmart3337]

Love this song!!

[@piekia]

Me too! Thanks for your comment!:-)

[@PHJimY]

I love it Joo! For a cheap uke, it sounds great as do you.

[@piekia]

Aww so sweet Jim! Thank you! I might restring it with some new strings soon!

[@masterodin6358]

Brilliant!

[@piekia]

Thank you!

[@PGUke]

Ah, Mr T is a proper cutie pie 😊. This is fab Joo. You really have that picking down to an art. And I love your collage uke. It made me smile that the word “pants” is prominent as we usually mean “underpants “ by that over hear. It appealed to my childish sense of humour 😂

[@piekia]

:--) thanks John. Mr T is really lovable. And i have a very childish sense of humour too.

[@JordanMooren]

ayy, love this uke!! 😍👌🏻 great vid! 👍🏻🥰❤️

[@piekia]

Argh so glad you commented on it. The uke says Thank You to you, Jordan! Thinking to give him(her?)some new strings...Thanks for checking out my videos.🙏🧡🌻

[@jp888then]

Good playing..it does sound like some of those “ African “ sounds on Graceland. Mr T was giving his interpretation of Paul Simon’s “ I am a Rock”!

[@piekia]

🤣🤣🤣 John! You need to publish a book of funny(and silly) jokes! (I love African sounds! Yay! Thanks for saying that John! )

[@mrgildons]

Splendid!

[@piekia]

Thanks Mr. Gildons! (I finally added the DOT after Mr🤭)

[@kaylvbot7594]

love your name HAHAH!! the melody is so clear and lovely it almost sounds like one of those old school ringtones :)

[@piekia]

What a cool comment! I love old school ringtones! Thanks so much!

[@chrisfrazer1830]

For hit record and play...amazing. I like the uke and wish I could see the whole thing. I liked all the stuff that Paul Simon did with the African musicians -- was so different and fresh as well as informative (like this song).

[@piekia]

You can see the uke at the end:--) although the lighting isn't good. thanks Chris!

[@MelTheUker]

Everything about this is delightful! Now I want a cheap laminate uke to collage! Your collage choice really makes a statement that resonates with me. And I love your headgear and earrings!

[@piekia]

I cut out the texts from an old children book. It was a fun, impromptu project. And my headgear is part of an old tee:--) Thanks Mel!

[@michaelhermiston]

a really special version....sounds great! love rhythm of the uke picking

[@piekia]

Thanks Michael! 🌻

[@paul_mitchener_ukulele]

What a fabulous performance - thanks Joo!

[@piekia]

Thanks so much Paul. Mr. T says Hello to your kitties!

[@paul_mitchener_ukulele]

@@piekia hello from my small gang to Mr. T!

[@leadpaint4501]

I like this, it has a nice ending, it reminds me of island music

[@piekia]

Thank you! That's a lovely comment. I think Island music is uplifting and it's nice to know this reminded you of that.

[@andrewneil6027]

I want to learn this song 👌

[@piekia]

It is a great song isn't it!? you can find the chords online. That's what I did. I was reading from the chords and lyrics on my computer in this video. Thanks for your comment.

[@janetchungNKen]

Dear Joo, remember I'm off today so here am I watching KZbin!! 😅Aiya, your hand block Mr. T leh, cannot see him liao, but I think he chau liao pun 😄😄. So cute when I was reading your description and read Mr. T sleeping somehow my eyes automatically can zoom in to that sleeping cat wor 😄😄not bad right for a 58 years old sharp eyesight, haha. Beautiful rendition Joo, you really very good de in singing and playing the uke. You have a wonderful day ya, I go rest after this lor, catch up with all my rest 😁😁. Hugs 💛🤗 So so cute Mr. T he rolls over at the end, reminds me of my Yoshi ☺️

[@piekia]

[@janetchungNKen]

​@@piekia😁😁 I also seldom speak this Chinglish, haha I don't really have any Singapoh frens until now you loh, 😅. My second son have 6 very good Singaporean friends he made online playing games. Last October I drove him to JB to celebrate his 21st birthday, and the 6 friends of his came over to JB to meet up, introducing themselves to me. Two of them are married with kids, the oldest guy is 43 😅, and they are actually all professionals. They told me they never realised my son is only 19 when they roped him into their games group, lol. Very good people and nice friends. Ok ok, same range but I jie-jie because I'm bigger than you 😜. I'm so glad that my words cheers you up Joo, I can be siau one sometimes, I prefer to add jokes into conversations, it'll cheers one up always ☺️. You enjoy your public holiday tomorrow ya, thanks Joo, Yoshi will be watching you from Heaven 🐕😇. Hugs too!

[@piekia]

@@janetchungNKen so much love to you Janet! Your words really make my heart smile! And it's so funny about your son's online friends!🤣 it is lovely actually. Age doesn't matter. Thanks again and hope you have a nice evening.

[@janetchungNKen]

​@@piekiaFlying my love and hugs back to you before I go oink oink! My heart smile knowing I made you smile ☺️! Ya lor Joo, glad you find it funny too, these Singaporean 4 males 2 females really got class man, one by one introducing themselves and shake hand with me you know, and give out their names cards to me, lol. 2 of the male brought their wives, and after lunch they go but diapers cos cheaper in JB mah, haha, really funny and cute lah. They told me must be formal to meet up because of social ill nowadays they understand every mother will be worried whose their children mixing with, especially from online 🤨😄. Alright Joo, don't need to reply me, I'm already very happy to be able to chat with you. You chat back again, I'll never stop 😅

[@Mr.Monta77]

Thanks this is great but Id love to hear to hear a slower version.

[@piekia]

Thanks. I was indeed rushing as i wanted to get the cat in before he jumped off.:--)