Yukel and His Ukulele

A hit for composer Louis Gilrod in 1926. We hope that one of our readers who knows Yiddish will help us out with a translation of the lyrics!

Via University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Update: Here's a second recording by Aaron Lebedeff (mit nein yukeleile)

Another Update: That's May Singhi Breen playing the yukeleile on the Bessie Weissman recording! h/t Josh Gordon

Warren Buffett Moves to Full Time Uke Player Status

Everyone here at Ukulelia wishing Mr. Buffett the very best for a well-earned retirement and a smooth transition to full-time ukulele player.

Shown here with his Talsma Dairy Queen Soprano, designed by yours truly. Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty.

Story on NPR