Songs I lead

I’m building a playlist of songs I can confidently and competently lead a ukulele group. The secret to successful song leading is to do it in a key with the entire melody falling within my most comfortable vocal range. In observing song leaders, I noticed they only lead songs that they know well. They would never sightread. They would not risk winging it unless they have to. Of course, leading a jam session poses less risk than leading a performance. I’ve experienced fantastic jam sessions because the leadership is solid. What does it take to lead?

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Hanwell Ukulele Group supporting the Ealing Half Marathon 2018

I transcribed the first five songs for ukulele and led the first four at the weekly jam session of Hanwell Ukulele Group (HUG) on Tuesday 9th October 2018.

  1. Annie’s Song in C with Steve on a garklein recorder
  2. It’s So Easy to Fall in Love But Breaking Up is Hard to Do – mashup (alternative)
  3. Autumn Leaves in Gm – 5 chords, with Kevin French and Johnny English.
  4. Why Did It Have to Be Me – from Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again! with Sam.
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Ealing Half Marathon 30 September 2018

Other songs to lead & transcribe:

  • When I Kissed the Teacher – from Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again!
  • Andante, Andante – from Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again!
  • My Love, My Life – from Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again!
  • I’ve Been Waiting for You – from Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again!
  • Angel Eyes – from Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again!
  • Our Lips Are Sealed – Go Go’s
  • Bye Bye Love Me Do – mash-up (to test and fix)
  • I Hope I Don’t Fall in Love With You – Tom Waits
  • Thorn in My Side – Eurythmics
  • A Little Respect – Erasure
  • Super Trouper – ABBA

I’ll keep updating this page.

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