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Lewis Clifton
United Kingdom
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My name is Lewis Clifton and I am a Ukulele player based in the United Kingdom. I have been a George Formby fan from the age of 10 and joined the George Formby Society soon after in 2009. Thanks to this brilliant hobby, I have been able to experience some wonderful moments and memorable events, including performing for the late Queen and the Royal family at the Royal Albert Hall, live on BBC television.
I am currently serving as the Chairman of the George Formby Society and publicise the organisation at every opportunity. We have four national conventions a year, including monthly branch meetings all over the country. If you would like to find out more and become a member please visit, www.georgeformby.co.uk/join/join_details.htm
I sincerely hope that you enjoy my channel!
I am currently serving as the Chairman of the George Formby Society and publicise the organisation at every opportunity. We have four national conventions a year, including monthly branch meetings all over the country. If you would like to find out more and become a member please visit, www.georgeformby.co.uk/join/join_details.htm
I sincerely hope that you enjoy my channel!
Billy 'Uke' Scott - September 1986
Billy 'Uke' Scott performing at the 25th anniversary meeting of the George Formby Society, September 1986. Recorded in the Lancastrian Suite of the Imperial Hotel, Blackpool. Billy plays his trusty Abbott Banjo Ukulele.
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Billy 'Uke' Scott - November 1999
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Although suffering with arthritic hands, Billy 'Uke' Scott performs a perfect rendition of 'Lady Of Spain' on his little Martin Style 2 Ukulele. A respected and very talented variety artist who appeared all around the country and made two feature films. Recorded at the November 1999 meeting of the George Formby Society, Blackpool Winter Gardens.
Dickie Speake - July 2013
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Dickie Speake, this time performing a song written by Billy 'Uke' Scott which was featured in the film 'Rainbow Round The Corner' (1943). The Yorkshire Ukulele Circle, July 2013, Mirfield.
Dennis Mitchell - April 2013
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Dennis Mitchell performing a seldom heard Formby song called 'The Baby Show'. Recorded by myself at the April 2013 meeting of the Yorkshire Ukulele Circle, Carr Gate WMC.
Alan Southworth - March 2013
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Alan Southworth performs his favourite song at the Spring 2013 George Formby Society convention, Blackpool.
Charlie Hever - July 2013
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Charlie Hever was a great character and continues to be sadly missed. I met Charlie on a few occasions before poor health prevented him from attending meetings of the Yorkshire Ukulele Circle. I never saw Charlie on stage with a Ukulele, instead he would treat audiences to his engaging performances of old Jolson classics. Recorded by myself at the July 2013 meeting of the Yorkshire Ukulele Circ...
Alan Harris - March 2013
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Alan Harris performs at the George Formby Society Spring 2013 Convention, Blackpool. 'Shoe Shine Boy' was covered by numerous artists including Nat Gonella and Louis Prima.
Dennis Taylor - June 2003
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Another gem from the GFS footage archives thanks to the camera of our official videographer, Peter Pollard. Dennis Taylor performing a little-known song written by Harold Walden entitled, "Only Me Knows Why". Dickie Speake on Keyboard, Tony Thornton on Bass, Dale Norman on Drums. www.georgeformby.co.uk/hw/140914.html
Dickie Speake & George Cheetham - September 1982
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A memory from 1982, Dickie Speake and George Cheetham performing at the George Formby Society meeting at the Imperial Hotel, Blackpool.
Jack Jones - September 1988
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Jack Jones on top form at the George Formby Society September 1988 convention. Not brilliant quality but a great record of one of the Formby Society's finest players.
Dennis Mitchell - November 2008
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Another video from the camera lens of Peter Pollard. Dennis plays another Formby Wartime song on his Baby Gibson. The Pavilion, Blackpool Winter Gardens.
Bernard Young - 'Tell The Truth' (1989)
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GFS President Bernard Young appears on 'Tell The Truth' Game Show hosted by Fred Dinenage with a celebrity panel.
Dennis Mitchell - March 2010
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Dennis Mitchell performs 'Swinging Along Singing A Song' in the way only he could! Filmed by Peter Pollard in March 2010 during Frank Skinner's visit to the George Formby Society. The Imperial Hotel, Blackpool.
Ken Goodwin - ‘Clubland's Night of Nights’ (1972)
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Introduced by Jimmy Tarbuck, Ken Goodwin performing with his Dallas C Banjo Uke on Television. After this performance Ken was awarded with the Supreme Bernard Delfont award.
Alan Southworth - March 1994
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A memory from 30 years ago. Alan Southworth performing a medley of George Formby's greatest hits at the March 1994 GFS Convention, the Blackpool Winter Gardens. Alan play's an Abbott Monarch Deluxe instrument which he purchased in 1992. He kept this instrument in his collection until his sad passing in 2017. I am now the proud owner of this special Ukulele along with letter of provenance from J...
Dennis Mitchell & Dickie Speake - September 1995
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Dennis Mitchell & Dickie Speake - September 1995
Billy 'Uke' Scott 100th Birthday - Heard It On The BBC - GFS Sale (1988)
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Billy 'Uke' Scott 100th Birthday - Heard It On The BBC - GFS Sale (1988)
Stanley King - Memorable Melodies (September 1986)
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Stanley King - Memorable Melodies (September 1986)
Tessie O'Shea - 'The Main Attraction' (1983)
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Tessie O'Shea - 'The Main Attraction' (1983)
How To Replace A Banjo Ukulele Vellum - Stuart Lowther
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How To Replace A Banjo Ukulele Vellum - Stuart Lowther
George Formby in 'The Friday Show' - December 1960
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George Formby in 'The Friday Show' - December 1960
Alan Randall - ‘Pebble Mill At One’ (1994)
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Alan Randall - ‘Pebble Mill At One’ (1994)
Sky News at the George Formby Society - June 2004
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Sky News at the George Formby Society - June 2004
When it was WORTH paying your TV license! For THIS! Nothing today even comes close
Excellent tutorial. Many thanks for your time spent on this. 🪕
What a great entertainer not many around like him today.
A more Sain world then
Saw this show in Lillehammer/Lillyhammer last year. Thin sound with no guitars, no bass and one synth. Cheap version of Dexys. Saw fantastic versions in 2003 and 2012.
Great
This is absolutely wonderful ♥ I miss these great comedians
The one and only. Great stuff😂
Great playing Lewis George Formby was a good player too like your self👌👍
❤ George Formby 🪕🎶 the Emperor of Lancashire 👑 🏖️🗼🎡🎢
loved this girl to bits
The master!
I was there. A very happy memory. 😊
I've got one of her records. She was indeed a fabulous entertainer.
Love it. Thanks Lewis for posting.
Hello Lewis. Im absolutely new to the ukulele. Are you able to do some tutorials of george formby songs like riding in the TT races and in a little wigan garden please
Lovely piano playing from Denis O'Connell, great clip!
Watching this video brings back so many happy memories of Dennis. He was one of life’s jovial friendly characters and could fill the room with his presence. Also a GFS president who I recall was always smartly dressed.
Don’t hear that song performed often! Great clip!
brilliant Lewis- keep these coming!
Cracking that is 😊
Enjoyed your course very much, thank you !
Dennis passed away one year ago today. A legend of the Society who will never be forgotten.
Wow! You're an amazing player. 👏👏
How long ago was that, I wonder? They are all looking so young ... lol. 😅
Im actually looking for an affordable banjolele in the USA. By affordable I mean under 100$ which seems pretty impossibile to find. I’d like to lean how to play George formby style. Best, Theo
Isn’t it a mini banjo?
Thanks Lewis, It’s an excellent tutorial, just learning Ukulele, may try to get to one of the George Formby events, thanks
Brilliant 👍
Thanks Lewis, I loved listening to George when I was a kid listening my Dad's old 45' records. I found him on UA-cam to introduce my kids and decided it'd be fun to learn when I'm cleaning windows. I thought it'd be easy, but can see from your video it'll take a lot of work. First I've got to get a ukelele. But you've given me a new challenge in life. THanks for your great tutorial. I'll look forward to watching and learning more.
Keep a spray bottle of water handy in case things start to dry out too quickly. Always line up the joint of the tension hoop with the tailpiece location. For appearance sake if nothing else. I always trim mine wet with a new razor blade.The main goal is to refrain from throwing the whole thing across the room. Cheers! Tom in Idaho
Your playing is so clean.
Great job kiddo
still has the same vellum on it to this day!
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We don't see comeddians like that anymore ... lol
Worked a version of this up for High Desert Ukulele Club few yrs ago. Fun tune.
Love your channel ❤️
Met him and heard him play at Stourbridge A brilliant player filmed him as well
Dickie, a mitchell monarch, the golden GFS days of the Winter Gardens, Al Jolson - what's more to like?
Thanks. I enjoyed that.
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Brilliant 😊
Great Job,,, I always think a new vellum takes six months to really settle with regular playing ..great job
Sadly lionel cant play anymore as age got to his fingers but hes still plodding along with my nan
Any chance we could get some more of these videos Lewis :))) with chord names attached to the diagrams? 😆 thanks for the content
Much loved national treasure ❤️
Great name
Brill 🤩 beginner question: is your Uke tuned GCEA? I'm about to take delivery of my first banjo ukulele. Fallen hook, line and sinker for George Formby's heroic abilities with this lovely instrument and kicking myself for not buying one sooner
Excellent