Theme from 'Shaft' - The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

The UOGB performing Isaac Hayes' classic tune at the Cambridge folk festival in 2007.
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[@mariakelly90210]

Issac Hayes would have LOVED this!

[@thert.hon.thelordnicholson7261]

These guys just need to do one song to win over any audience, they are fantastic.

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Do you mind to get in business? To hire some smart hackers to use my FB contacts and spam them all with this Shaft magic potion? Somebody reported me on FB to freeze the sharing buttons, some idiots just can not find better things to do, sharing too much fun is ... outrageous, scandalous, outlaw, unforgivable, are you kidding me? Shaft

[@taza98]

Whìte peoples be feeling the funk.......right on right on. It's all good. Funk is for everyone ❤❤❤

[@BerndSchmitt-Martinique]

this is - why we all love GREAT BRITAIN ! greetings from germany.

[@MsLemonPeach]

Genau!!!

[@egbertm.2380]

@@MsLemonPeach That's one of many things, why we like the Brits. I'm so sad about Brexit.

[@martyklestadt6766]

Seconded. Greetings from Texas!

[@edpowell5754]

I'm from Buffalo New York and I must say, "I REALLY ENJOYED LISTENING and WATCHING THAT."

[@63echo]

Its adorable to see Brits with SOUL

[@philoshaughnessy906]

It was never in doubt.

[@aa64912]

I believe Isaac Hayes would have loved this

[@speechrighter]

Yes! Absolutely.

[@adc2327]

You know he would. I do!

[@tepidtamale]

The lead singer/ukulelist(?) is a really funky fella with alot of soul.

[@mariajukejax9649]

I just love his "rapping" and his quips while he sings.

[@mcscrooge4542]

George! He's on hiatus at the moment (Feb, 2020). Word on the street is that George has been spotted lounging around a tiki bar, wearing a weathered straw hat, on a sandy beach in a sunny clime somewhere far-far-away. He continues to be the group's musical director.

[@oliviastorck8403]

@@mcscrooge4542 oh I would be so so happy for him. One of the kindest I have met ..Me,.big fan of all of them here in München/Germany

[@chasmenear7130]

To this very day, these folks make me smile! Absolutely ludicrous, and full of talented mayhem!😂

[@womanofsubstance8735]

Look at that audience full of people who actually remember Shaft! Cool! I'm one, too. Who knew ukes could do R&B/Soul music?!

[@dehliafredericks3573]

Woh

[@craigschieve4720]

I saw Shaft at the Drive in, remember those 😃

[@fletcher3913]

The Shaft soundtrack was, in my opinion, Isaac Hayes' best work. It was fun to hear it done this way. Nice work.

[@imjelo]

Imagining Isaac Hayes collaborating with the UKOGB with this. It would be fun. Pity Isaac has passed away.

[@carguyuk7525]

Lead vocals are excellent. Love it when it clicked with the audience.

[@Staykool777]

I'm a black man from the 70s and I approve this message.

[@preshutchins]

ME TOO BROTHA👏👏👏👏

[@thomaslarkin2530]

🤣👍

[@josh656]

“Right on brother” ✊🏻😎🇬🇧

[@pennynorthcutt5833]

WOW! Loved this version and leave it to the Brits to add a dab of comedy. Good job.

[@nicksayajirao1730]

Thank you to whoever wrote the algorithm that dropped this in my feed. Brilliant

[@TonyBurgess1969]

Things you didn't know you needed but are glad you received.

[@achaseturner2872]

I used to think the Ukulele was limited to certain types of melodies. Not so after viewing the above -- wonderful!

[@mariajukejax9649]

That's what I thought before, but since taking up tha ukulele, it's really an adaptable little instrument.

[@gagatube]

These people are brilliant! (even from fourteen years ago!)

[@legendaryballbag6932]

I'll never grow old of the original but if you are looking for a cover as a uke player or as a fan of 'The Cure', then this passionate group of musicians cook up a performance of fun and energy.

[@77777aol]

What the English do best - being mildly bonkers. 10/10

[@bb22602]

The world needs a little more bonkerishness. Yay for keeping it going, folks!

[@davewolfy2906]

Mildly?

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Why didn't they take it to 11?

[@Ettrick8]

@@lawrencetaylor4101 they did

[@davidbrown9]

I represent that remark! Booking Fonkers! :-)

[@MzSherice202]

Yeah! They sound good!!!! 👊🏾

[@ericmoorev8165]

How are you doing today my name is Eric moore

[@kevinwilliams679]

Absolutely Delightful!!!❤️❤️❤️ I think Issac Hayes would be proud !

[@Hallands.]

Nowhere but in Britain! ❤️

[@bennyjazzful]

Absolutely brilliant. What amazing sounds they get out of those tiny instruments. They are all musical genius's. Well done---wish they would tour Australia!

[@judithmaryhill4862]

Still a FAVOURITE in February 2021 😍😍😍

[@dancrosby9991]

Hey, your Majesty! These people should all be Knighted!

[@evamarimo]

That makes me laugh every single time I watch it! You guys are perfect in almost every way!

[@EclecticXL]

The next time they do a poll of the "Greatest Songs Ever" this is going to get my vote purely because the first time i heard it my eyes cried so much and i smiled wider than i have done in a long time !! UOoGB is the best. Thank you xx

[@Staykool777]

THIS JUST BRINGS ME SO MUCH JOY!!

[@bigbob1699]

When music is fun , music is great !

[@judithmaryhill4862]

I'm back again for another listen to your version of shaft. LOVE YOUR GROUP 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@ericmoorev8165]

How are you doing today my name is Eric moore

[@stevecrumpton9643]

Loved EVERY second of this, lol.

[@benjamimgomes6511]

Dat bass so awesome in this music!!

[@Ey3shi3ld]

I love the applause from audience . They entertain everyone in a good rythm

[@jayaramsridhar5978]

......and the smiles. They are genuine

[@bigbob1699]

When the band is having fun , you have a HIT!!!

[@crownborn]

Clever lads, very well done including the additional lyrics.

[@humbleevidenceaccepter7712]

There is no music left. I have now heard everything.

[@Birdman6569]

And they are all sitting in chairs. I wish I was too... this has taken on such enlightenment since the last time i saw it. three/four/five stars!

[@jayonenote7527]

I never tire of watching this

[@williamrowlett740]

These guys are hilarious and also very talented as a band.

[@robari2410]

Bravo! Isaac Hayes is smiling t you somewhere.

[@Soufriere84]

This may be one of the single greatest videos I've ever seen. Ever.

[@Luckystone211]

Energetic, lively, Great performance. A great orchestra.

[@alexallan-musicaaovivo500]

Awesome! Original, fresh and hilarious take on a classic. Top entertainment value! Quintessential British humour.

[@ThStg]

ONLY one word says it all BRILLIANT!!! 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊😁😅😀😄😃

[@sx20Ramar]

I love these guys! They are ukulele rocks stars! Watch all their stuff.

[@AcidoTyke]

In one word, they are ACE. Theres blatant comedy there with the obvious talent that they have as well, and I always like listening to them :)

[@Vonetta100]

A great funky tune performed in a so brilliant way....don't stop playing the ukulele, UOGB!!!!!! I fell lin love with this marvellous musicians

[@only1utdanditsleeds]

A very faithful rendering of a classic. Could barely tell the difference from the original

[@jimdetmic]

TRULY ENTERTAINING and TRULY INCREDIBLE ... !!!

[@traceyscott909]

I enjoyed this and glad it's on KZbin! Both thumbs way up. Hilarious

[@hanktorrance6855]

That was insane, fabulous!

[@TheStig-ko7ik]

AWESOME!!! Such GREAT talent & entertaining entertainment. 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😁😁😁😁

[@nige-g]

Brilliant musically and a laugh to boot.🇬🇧❤

[@Severo36969]

Sensacional, maravilhosos...

[@ecvdiejen]

"Music connects people" ! Their Uke's are small...but they are great!!! :))

[@ritanakashe5533]

Excellent!

[@philbell5774]

I defy anybody to say that the world is not a little brighter after hearing this.

[@stephenpegum9776]

Having seen The Ukes in concert 3 or 4 times, IMO this is their very best number! 😎

[@VanceRefrigeration]

It’s definitely the most uninterrupted - by comedic performance, as good as they are

[@blinkyblonk4912]

I'm not watching this !! Bloody ukeleles !! I watched it . Utterly utterly BRILLIANT !!!!!!!!!

[@ANDconcentracionsbyJCCortesao]

OH...! Good music, exceptional Orchestra.....!

[@c849243]

This is just GOLD!

[@fratonimorales6961]

Fantastic!!!!!

[@markholmes6831]

The range of pieces they cover is so impressive!

[@bryanjohnson9884]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@tubeyou89119]

I am soooo inspired to learn how to play ukulele. I can feel all the pure joys they bring upon the audience and themselves.

[@andrewwolfe2071]

A million times thumbs up!

[@lindalawson2011]

I am such a fan! New to the ukulele, I am amazed at such talent. Thank you!

[@u.a.8700]

The theme from `SHAFT` on a ukulele?? Who would have ever imagined it?? And it is pretty good.

[@darrenking6026]

I just love it. Cheers. X

[@robertspinks9984]

I learned to play the Shaft bass riff from this video.

[@rachelbrodeur2600]

always makes me smile!

[@johnmorgan5495]

Magic, cheers me up every time x

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

If they ever do another Shaft film, they need to work this into the script.

[@alangreenwood9596]

First thing on my own it's got to be these guys and ladies, wo wonderful to listen too.

[@vomReinlander]

A very talented group of musicians--great entertainment.

[@granskare]

I am from Illinois and I like you music !!

[@jayaramsridhar5978]

I loved the way the audience reacted. They look so pristine with their smiles

[@WorldBFree-lw6wo]

This is GENIUS!

[@JF-kv1gm]

I would LOVE to see them play live...but I'm a long way away from the UK. Maybe when travelling is after and less complicated 🤞

[@larryscott3982]

Comedy and music. Cool adaptation. The bass line is iconic.

[@ericchicheportiche9972]

C'est une pure merveille, avec de l'humour et de la décontraction !Vive le Ukulele ORchestra of GB .

[@gilwatl]

That's just SO good

[@winchester12gauge76]

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!

[@gaillewis5472]

I had to watch this twice. I love it.

[@judithmaryhill4862]

LOVE this song. You are all so talented. Thank you for sharing your talent 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@andrewduckett584]

An utter joy to watch .. bravo

[@SuperCartiel]

BRILLIANT!!

[@pyconsable]

Great stuff love their music I am a fan

[@MoNoHair]

Awesome! Superb arrangement - and lots of humour!

[@theholidaylady1]

Brilliant! No one beats Great Britain for entertainment!

[@The1Blackwatch]

Simply splendid!

[@narlacat68]

Most awesome!!

[@andrewlloyd4354]

Love them!

[@djgcol]

Outstanding, Guys!

[@felixfrancia9168]

I love UOGB!!

[@felixfrancia9168]

since 2009

[@juscelinoguilherme3606]

Ótimo! Três corações mg Brazil

[@charlesmdasilva]

Love it

[@geraldhills41]

Absolutely brilliant !