Playing my ukulele put me in the slammer! | Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue (cover song)

Full of energy, harmonies and yes, ukulele. This 1925 song was a huge hit in the roaring 1920s. Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue is Song 070 in my ongoing song series of originals and covers with a vintage-vibe. Music by Ray Henderson and lyrics by Sam Lewis and Joe Young.
I've been making these song videos since the start of 2021 (2021 weekly, 2022 biweekly). Each video is a created by myself from the music arrangement, sound recording, artwork, visual recording and editing. I produce them over the course of 1 to 4 days depending on their complexity. No time to be precious; just joyously grasping inspiration and going for it. Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue was done in a day. However, the line drawn background and 1925 placard was worked on the night before. Thanks to my hubby for the mug shot concept. After creating 69 song videos I was feeling a bit drained on what fresh spin I could put on this bubbly jazz age tune.
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[@kluanetakhini]

SUPER job. Great concept and execution. One of the more precious versions I've heard or seen. Your ukulele rhythm playing is fabulous.

[@BethPortmanSings]

Thanks so much Kluane! It’s getting more challenging after 70 song videos to come up with fresh ideas. Got help from my husband with this concept. Glad you liked it!

[@GrandmasterGib]

Okay, I'm hooked. Going to have to watch all your videos now...

[@BethPortmanSings]

Haha! Awesome. ❤️ It’s been quite the journey creating 70 songVids these past 1 1/2 years. You’ll definitely see the development of my concept and video skills using just my iPhone and iPad. I’m super excited about this Friday’s new songVid #071 so make sure to check it out and if you’re not subscribed yet do so. You’ll make my day and I’ll make you smile!

[@AgnesKokotstudio]

😆 👏👏👏

[@BethPortmanSings]

Such a fun little diddy. It was D’s idea to do the police lineup.

[@GailHerrera]

Awesome!!

[@BethPortmanSings]

🎶Thanks Gail! So happy you enjoyed it.

[@josephmanis6700]

I love this!!!!!!

[@BethPortmanSings]

Thanks Joseph! Takes me back to those 1930s gangster films. Very fun to create.🎶

[@josephmanis6700]

@@BethPortmanSings absolutely

[@janinem6264]

So gooood my guy

[@janinem6264]

@@BethPortmanSings good

[@whaleyf]

I play a mean kazoo with my uke group Rubber City Ukes.

[@BethPortmanSings]

That’s cool! I have a kazoo that looks like a toy trumpet.

[@whaleyf]

@@BethPortmanSings I so want to go to the Kazoo factory and make one of my own. I love your videos. They always put a smile on my face. 🙂