The Beatles Uke CD now out

My buddies over at Solid Air Records have a cool new CD out - Greg Hawkes (keyboardist for the Cars) recorded a CD called "The Beatles Uke" which "blends multiple ukuleles and studio wizardry to create magical interpretations of Beatles classics". Everyone i've played it for loves it and it's got a lot of songs you don't normally hear like "Piggies", "Blue Jay Way" and "Honey Pie" - i have to admit that i am totally unfamiliar with these tunes.

THE BEATLES UKE
Perhaps the freshest take ever on the fab four...Greg Hawkes, the keyboard wizard from The CARS, creates wonderfully amazing and magical interpretations of Beatles classics...on ukulele! from the artist... "What's that, you say? A collection of Beatles songs played entirely on ukuleles? Are you crazy? Well, that may be, but here it is, an album of Beatle songs played in Ukesymphonic style, using multitracked ukeleles to create a ukulele orchestra. Perhaps it's not such a far-fetched idea after all, George Harrison as a well known ukulele enthusiast, and could be considered teh spiritual leader of the current wave of interest in the instrument. I saw Paul McCartney play a very touching tribute to George on his most recent tour (using a ukulele that had been given to him by George). I've seen pictures of all four Beatles holding ukes. I was part of an entire generation that grew up with The Beatles. My first concert was seeing the Beatles in 1964. They changed my life. Indeed, they changed the world." ...Greg Hawkes All you need is Ukes!