Silver Machine - Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Ukulele Lockdown, Episode 2, clip 2.

Silver Machine performed by George Hinchliffe's Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain while in self isolation.

Musicians:
Jonty Bankes
Peter Brooke-Turner
Hester Goodman
Will Grove White
George Hinchliffe
Leisa Rea
Ben Rouse
Dave Suich
Richie Williams

Sound: Doug Beveridge
Editing: Laura Currie

Song: Silver Machine, Hawkwind

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Some info on the Silver Machines played by Dave and George:

1. In the Silver Machine video Dave is playing an actual 1927 National Steel ukulele.
Production of these ceased in 1941.
The UOGB were invited to visit the factory in San Luis Obispo, California during one of our tours, where National Resophonic Steel Guitars are once again made today.

2. In the video George is playing a custom made ukulele with a huge reflector which is made from stainless steel. It was designed by Johnny Jonas, the artist and inventor specifically for George.
It has been used now and then for special shows.
It was featured in the Ukulele Orchestra’s appearance on the Stefan Raab show: “TV Total” on German TV in 2013.
Stefan used to do a challenge riding down toboggan runs in a wok, so it seemed an appropriate instrument for us to get him to play as he jammed with us.

3. Our old friend Steve Evans, who was in bands in Leeds with Kitty before he returned to New Zealand making Beltona ukuleles. He’s now back in the UK and has manufactured, among other things, resonator silver ukuleles, somewhat in the style of national steel instruments.
Peter has had a silver Beltona ukulele for years and lent it to Tiny Tim at Tiny’s request for Tiny’s concert at the Union Chapel in London in 1995 which Peter and George attended.

Head over to our Ukulele Lockdown page to find all the latest Lockdown content and music sheets!

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[HawkwindHQ]

Well done! A jolly fine performance....Thoroughly enjoyed it! (Dave Brock, Hawkwind)

[CC]

Let’s all appreciate the pure majesty of a man wearing full black tie playing the ukulele on a moving ride-own lawn mower.

[williamshanks]

Thank you! I am a soon to be (6/11) 81 year old man and stuck in my home because of concerns about the darn virus. Your posts help to lighten my days.

[tailrace]

Every week I think "They can't possibly top this."
Every week I'm wrong. 👍.

[daddyquatro]

Laura Currie needs a raise. To put that many clips together into one video that works.
Brilliant!

[frankdingle]

I'm 65, have my dog and then there you guys What more could I ask to get me through this lock down? You are all awesome, beautiful human beings.

[Paulthepsych]

I saw Hawkwind at the Paget Rooms in Penarth. This song was about the only song I remember as I got zonked staring at the strobes and woke up later still staring at the strobes! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! Hearing the UKOGB doing it years later took me back to a hippy dippy era of fun and frolics; just like uke concerts always are. Thanks for keeping me relatively sane during lock down, but got to leave London to pick up my child in Durham ;) (as any responsible parent would).

[MacClellandMan]

The world is a happier place with the UOGB in it.

[UKMike]

Respect for Hester's disco lighting! And of course for George's "Uke" . Happy music!

[nikhilsrl]

My admiration for Dave increases each time I see him in a video. Everyone artist in this group is wonderful, but for me he stands out, just for being the fun guy.

[wendyharty]

there's so much creativity, energy and enjoyment in these - the lawnmower is becoming a bit of a star too.

[Castonorama]

As a lifelong Hawkwind fan can I say this is a truly epic performance. Dave brock and Robert Calvert would be very proud of this tribute. Made me laugh out loud and I particularly love the whooshing noises. 10/10 for effort chaps!

[startingfingerstyle]

The first time I saw UOGB (more years ago than I care to remember) was in Bury St. Edmunds... this was the opening track. I'd persuaded some friends to come along, slightly worried what they'd make of the ukes. By halfway through this opener they were hooked!

[richiewilliams]

Thanks John Tannon - I like to look my best when gardening!👍🏼

[BaarTube]

This is one of the greatest things to come out of the pandemic. I don’t think I would have heard of Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain withouth these covers. Thank you! Keep up the great work of bringing joy to people and creating incredible impressive covers. (By the way, have you already done ”Smoke on the Water”? 🤘)

[lauriedoscher]

I love you all so much. Thank you for brightening our days!

[renierk]

What great imaginations you have! Always makes me smile.

[sukeshbhandari]

You Guys and Lasses are the best thing on the web!

[geenova]

one of my grandads favourite songs was silver machine, this would have made him really happy :)

[PAPIKen]

Every time I open YouTube I look forward to this fun band.