[78-L] paging Cliff Edwards

[Julian Vein]

Rodger Holtin wrote:
Got a flyer the other day from a music wholesaler from whom we buy 
things here at the college bookstore where I work and exchanged a few 
notes with my rep for some stuff we needed.  I was floored to find out 
that the ukulele is the hottest selling item in the music business 
today.  I was amazed.  Apparently my rep is too - has no idea why. 
Cliff is dead, so is Godfrey (both made 78's, so we're on topic).  Does 
Obama play uke?  Anybody out there know why the current fad?  Can we 
expect to unload uke records at premium prices?

Rodger
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One of my neighbours belongs to a ukulele group. Perhaps it's because 
it's not a hierarchical or intimidating instrument like the piano or 
clarinet. It may make all those involved feel "equal". And you can stuff 
it up your jumper when you take it out with you!

Edwards was a great singer, but an indifferent ukulelist (sp?).

      Julian Vein