Led at Honey's - "Yellow Bird/Save The Last Dance for Me"

Led nearly always plays a few songs with `ukulele in his shows including some instrumentals. He often includes classic pop tunes in this segment and tonight he spun out a medley of "Yellow Bird" with "Save the Last Dance for Me." Watch bassist Jesse Gregorio Sr. figure out the change on the fly.
"Yellow Bird" is an island classic, of course, an instrumental hit for the Arthur Lyman Group. "Save the Last Dance" is probably one Led figured out from the radio when he was first building his uke chops.
Honey's at Ko`olau has been transformed from a golf course sports bar into a dynamic Hawaiian music venue featuring live music on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. www.honeysresta...
The featured performer on Saturday evening is the inimitable Mr. Ledward Kaapana and he draws a wonderful local crowd along with a stream of visitors from all over the world. He is supported by his long time bass player, Jesse Gregorio Sr., who also provides sound reinforcement at the Honey's gig.
Video was shot with two Panasonic Lumix GH4 cameras, audio recorded using a Zoom H6 with a feed from the mixer and room sound from the XY mics. All editing was done in Edius 7.5.

[@doloreswatkins2242]

The best ukulele player in the universe! Nobody holds a candle to Led. He knows how a uke should be played and enjoys every note he plays.

[@franguidry]

I certainly agree with your evaluation of Led's `ukulele prowess. I've been told by several great uke players that they were inspired by Ledward. This medley is one I've only heard once, I'm so glad I captured it on video. Fran

[@TuuLaumoli]

This brother knows every things for ukulele n guitar,I really likes the way this brother play!!! The best player.love you brother.❤❤

[@sherrybirchall8677]

How wonderful. What a joy to hear this beautiful music. Thanks so much for posting. ❤

[@franguidry]

Led is just a natural musician, he finds that charming sweetness in whatever instrument he picks up. I'm glad you enjoyed the clip. Fran

[@salannegrant6967]

Amazing! SO beautiful!

[@franguidry]

I certainly agree, the man is a master. Thanks for visiting and commenting. Fran

[@pawnshops]

Some magic dust on that fabulous playing

[@franguidry]

It's just amazing what he can pull out of those four strings. Fran

[@acenitanumi1800]

Beautiful ❤soothing to the heart and mind…lovely island great music ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@sonjaaiwohi9446]

OMG. I get too homesick when I listen. I wanna come home. S. Aiwohi

[@franguidry]

Ledward really puts the sweetness in his music, doesn't he? Fran

[@williamwilson9283]

Love it !!❤❤

[@silkroadcaravan]

Bass player absolutely killin' it

[@franguidry]

Jesse Gregorio on bass, and I agree, he really does the job. Thanks for visiting and commenting. Fran

[@dorothygeneraux376]

Led, You are spectacular! I love Morning Dew...could lizten to your songs 24/7

[@downtoearth5108]

He reka ki te taringa (sweet music to the ears). Nga mihi Led. Beautiful.

[@franguidry]

Thanks for visiting and commenting. It's a pleasure to be able to share Ledward's amazing `ukulele playing with the world. Fran

[@Dangthuytrang68]

Hello, thank you very much. Wishing you happiness and success. Thank you very much❤❤

[@franguidry]

Thank you for visiting and commenting. Fran

[@deansaba1362]

The Master!

[@franguidry]

Yes, I think you summed it up perfectly. One of the all-time masters of the `ukulele indeed. Thanks for visiting and commenting. Fran

[@matthiashartmann8238]

Traumhaft schön. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland.

[@andrewhanson8035]

And you young kids out there you guys keep keep watching going out to play this guy is very good you know that already carry on

[@johngundersen2577]

Beautiful! Thank you kindly!

[@franguidry]

Thanks for reminding me about this one. Sweet, eh? I'm really digging Jesse's bass - those guys never rehearse, so Jesse is just following by ear and he's nailing it. Fran

[@clintonthe4th245]

Love this!

[@franguidry]

Thanks for the visit. I love this one too. Led has some real jewels in his `ukulele repertoire. Fran

[@faaheiariibuillard146]

👍👏👍👏👏😍😍😍

[@franguidry]

Ledward really takes the ukulele to its limit. I'm glad you enjoyed the clip. Fran

[@komachimama]

To Mr.Fran Guidry. 　Again thank you very much for posting these videos at Honey's ♪ These dear 2 songs(Yellow Bird/Save the last dance for me) remind me of my younger days. Maybe we are the same age, so I like these kinds of dear songs even in Japan. I'm very sad not to go and not to listen to Mr.Kaapana's concert at Honey's because it is very far when we stay at Waikiki. Now I only enjoy watching on YOU TUBE.

[@franguidry]

+栗原晴代 Thanks for your comment, I'm so glad you are enjoying the KZbin clips. I hope you can find a way to Honey's some day, it is a very special experience. Fran

[@komachimama]

+Fran Guidry Thank you so much for replying me everytime I left comments on your You Tube♪　 I really appreciate your kindness and honesty♪　　 [Kona blewing] was easier to go taking Honolulu Bus, but... Honey's is hard to take the bus.

[@franguidry]

+栗原晴代 Yes, Hawaii Kai is much easier to reach from Waikiki. I would say that is the only thing better about Kona Brewing compared to Honey's, but it was important for many visitors. Fran

[@maulena111]

Thanks for sticking this on KZbin Uncle Led

[@franguidry]

+maulena s Ahhh, you think Uncle Led can put up KZbin video?? (Grin!) Fran

[@hynstyle71]

Never went to the old honey's or the present day one...the reason being, is that I was too young for the original honey's and the latter being I don't make it out to Kaneohe much these days. My tutu's claim to fame was that she was the head cook at honey's when Don Ho was just starting out. Hopefully we can get back to some normalcy and I can finally sit down and have a few while listening to some beautiful music

[@franguidry]

We didn't know about the joys of Hawaiian music when the old Honey's was running, but we have spent many a wonderful hour up at the new Honey's. I hope their business survives because it so often felt like a windward side family celebration. Fran

[@hectoralvarado9359]

Has he ever come to the big apple?? I don't mean for just one day.So many free concerts in By For the summer.

[@andrewhanson8035]

I'm Uncle used to play at honeys Sonny Chillingworth with Don Ho is this the same honeys

[@franguidry]

No, the original Honey's is long gone. This one is the sports bar at the Ko`olau Golf Club and is a tribute to the original, with big portraits of Honey Ho and Don Ho along with photos of many of the artists who played at the original Honey's. Fran

[@andrewhanson8035]

I meant my uncle used to play at Honey's with Don ho

[@gilberto2056]

Uhuuuu