Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out Ukulele Blues Cover

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Channel: Uke Like The Pros · 2017 · Education

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LIVE ukulele cover from Maui of "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" by Terry Carter with special appearance by his dad. www.ukelikethepros.com

As my Maui vacation winds down and it was such a beautiful day that I had to do another live beach jam for you. Notice the amazing blue sky and clouds behind me.

I played this song the night before while putting my twins to sleep and I figured it's a great song to play with you.

This song, "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" was recorded in 1922 by Bessie Smith and later covered by Eric Clapton on his 1992 album, "Unplugged." 

Normally I love 3 chord ukulele songs but this one has a few more  changes. This is basically a Blues song but it's not quite your 12 Blues format. 

I did this video after a great morning of surfing and snorkeling with my dad, who happened to be sitting next to me during this video and makes a special appearance near the beginning.

I am playing a new KoAloha Opio Concert Ukulele with a spruce top. The amazing family at KoAloha gave this wonderful instrument to me when I went and saw them a few days earlier at their new factory in Honolulu. www.KoAloha.com

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