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crazygeo

5.0 out of 5 stars How many people could pull this off?, June 5, 2011
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This review is from: Ukulele Songs [+Digital Booklet] (MP3 Download)
I loved the soundtrack for "Into the Wild" -- so this album picks up where that one left off. All of the songs are natural offshoots of songs like "Rise," "Far Behind," and "Guaranteed." I think the ultimate test for any artist is to do what Eddie does here-- sing and accompany yourself on your instrument-- no big rhythm section to hide behind, no big time lead guitarist and no stacks of Marshall amps. As always, his voice maintains the emotion and intensity that has been his trademark all these years, the songs are mostly contemplative and work well in this setting and he demonstrates impressive dexterity on the uke. Outstanding tracks are: Sleeping by Myself, Without You, Light Today and You're True (accompaniment will remind you of Pete Townshend a little bit). "Tonight You Belong to Me" is a fun song that caught some attention in Steve Martin's first movie, "The Jerk." To be honest, I think I like the version performed by Steve and Bernadette Peters a little bit better-- but it evens out. I doubt Steve could do "Alive" or "Black" as well as Eddie Five of the songs date back to ~1930 and 1960; Eddie wrote the remaining 11. Tenor ukuleles seem to be the main instruments. While I enjoy a wide variety of music (Lady Ga Ga, Eminem, 50 Cent, etc have their place), one guy on a uke is a great respite from the elements of the music business which have nothing to do with music (e.g. wardrobe, scandal, gangsta attitude, street cred, etc.) Thanks, Eddie!

I AGREE, A GREAT PROSPECTIVE...IT IS JUST A FUN CD.....AHHAHHHHAHHH

crazygeo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI8NuFAETMQ

the original eddie and catpower!!!!