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The Secret of Life
by: The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

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Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 5024545285659
Label: Longman
Manufacturer: Longman
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Longman
Release Date: May 10, 2004
Studio: Longman
Sales Rank: 3518

Disc 1:
  1. Miss Dy-na-mit-tee
  2. Leaning on a Lampost
  3. Hard to Handle
  4. Wonderful Land
  5. Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus
  6. MacArthur Park
  7. Le Freak
  8. Only You
  9. Antiphon
  10. The Stage
  11. You Talk About My Drinking
  12. The Secret of Life
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Editorial Review:

From the Label:
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain are warm, entertaining, thought-provoking and funny. You may never think about music in the same way once you've been exposed to the Ukes' depraved musicology. From Charlie Parker to the Sex Pistols through Johann Sebastian Bach, the Orchestra take you on a world tour with only hand luggage....
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Ukeulele Orchestra 2 - Puppini Sisters 5
Like one or two other reviewers of this CD, I am sorry to have to admit that I really struggled to like this album enough to even play it to the end. It certainly starts off encouragingly enough, with the 'Miss Dy-Na-Mi-Tee' single, and it is easy to see why this track in particular was chosen for a single release. Unfortunately for me, it goes downhill fast from here on in.
One or two people have written reviews saying how 'brilliant' this group are live, and this may well be true. But the review in question is supposed to be about this album in particular, not their live show, and I'm afraid that listening to this CD, and evaluating this set in isolation gets no more than a lukewarm reception not only from from myself but also my Mother, ... Read More:


Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Covers indeed.........mm...
I really tried to like this recording, but try as I did, I found it deeply disappointing.
The covers are really a bit too twee for me, and verge on taking on the "look how clever we are" stance.
I do not doubt the musicianship one bit, but I think they could of done better. The Ukulele Club De Paris for instance on their album "Manuia" offer a more vibrant, imaginative and original approach without a sellout to smugness.
Also worth a listen is the hugely talented (ukulele player) Janet Klein And Her Parlour Boys, Petty Booka, The Asylum street Spankers, Roy Smeck, Cliff Carlisle, Tom Marion, Bob Brozman and good old Tiny Tim.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Another String To Your Bow
The Secret of Life by The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain is more likely to irritate than a trip through the nettle fields wearing nothing but a smile. But the majority of the 12 tracks will make you smile. My kids love the Ms Dynamite take off but I have to say, the 6 mins and 13 seconds of Macarthur Park are well worth a listen. More than once. Even my mum recognised it and she's 67. I first heard TUOOGB on a radio show playing Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights. I hope one day to find an album or CD of the track. As for Secret Life. Buy it. Play it. Dont admit you put it on. But smile when it is on, because thats what you'll do. Five star Kitsch. Trust me.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Anarchy in the Ukulele - something for everyone
I first heard these guys on Jooles Hollands New Years Eve Show. My friends and I were amazed at their cover of Teen Spirit (originally done by Nirvana) and were amused by the fact it was played by 6 ukuleles and a bass guitar XD
I then got to meet them and hear them Live and i bought this Cd :3
It is surprisingly incredibly good music to listen to, and great for having a laugh as well. I especially love Le Freak whilst my mum loves Macaruthur park. Something for everyone you might say.
I would highly recomend this record :3
Ever get the chance to see these guys live, you MUST go!!


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Eccentric genius
Just seen them live and they blew me away! Unmissable, quirky and heart warming stuff - endlessly surprising and worth every penny.
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