Banjo Hangout Top 100 Popular Songs

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''Clair''

2017-09-1303:031

One of the many popular hit songs, written by Irishman Gilgert O'Sullivan from the early 70's. In all his songs, he had a gifted way with words,, and the true story behind this tune's, worth listening to. This was a lovely tune to work on, and hope you enjoy my banjo version. Thaks f'tunin' in .... Don. Key Bb, tuning CGBD.

''How Deep Is Your Love''

2017-03-0902:251

The Gibb brothers were just kids, when they regularly appeared on an afternoon TV show here in Brisbane back in late 50', this was their start .... and the big time, was soon to follow. They sure wrote wonderful music, here's ''How Deep Is Your Love,'' done on my Vega plectrum. Thanks for tunin' in. ... Don. ... Key Eb, tuning, CGBD.

Lara's Theme

2017-01-2901:36

hillbilly music for lovers

'' From Me To You ''

2016-07-08--:--

The first number 1 hit for the Beatles in 1963, hopin' this one brings back some fond memories from back then!. Thanks for tunin' in, Don.

Sweet Georgia Brown

2015-12-17--:--

From the Spring, 2007 recording session. Musicians assisting me are: Dwight Milligan, fiddle; Dwayne Tew, guitar; Ed Pickett, mandolin; David Wilfing, bass. The banjo is a 1988 Gibson RB-3 re-issue, with a 5-Star head and a Snuffy Smith bridge.

"The Gypsy" ...... Don Lewers, ... Banjo.

2015-06-2301:36

A lovely tune this one, recorded by many headliners, If you like this tune, you'll just have to go to YouTube and check out ''Louis Armstrong And The All Stars'' 1956 Live version in Chicargo, it's a beaty! .... Don. ''In A Quaint Caravan There's A Lady They Call The Gypsy She Can Look In The Future And Drive Away All Your Fears '' ..... Key C, Tuning CGBD.

" I'm Happy Just To Dance With You."

2015-02-0301:33

This early Beatles tune was featured in the film soundtrack to ''A Hard Days Night,'' with George Harrison featured on lead vocals. and it's one of my favorites - - - here it is on banjo. Key C, tuning CGBD. ''Before this dance is through, I think I'll love you too, I'm so happy when you dance with me . . . .''

Georgia

2015-02-0203:44

A standard from the American Songbook

Bye Bye Blues

2014-09-19--:--

Dream a little dream....

2014-08-23--:--

Dan Eaves Plectrum Banjo and Chuck Morrill Piano 1983

"We'll Meet Again"

2014-07-11--:--

Supporting the 4 String Forum Topic, "We'll Meet Again." - - - ''Compass 56.'' I called on the style of legendary country pianist, Mr "Floyd Cramer" to help me out with this one. Courtesy off Band In A Box. Key G, tuning CGBD., - - - hopin' you enjoy.

I Will

2014-07-06--:--

Banjo arrangement by Tony Furtado and Rob Bishline, guitar accompaniment by Rob Bishline.

Someone to Watch Over Me

2014-04-25--:--

Putin' On The Ritz

2013-08-30--:--

What better tune to play after watching "Young Frankenstein"? Another of my "you can't play that on the banjo" tunes; played out of Open Gm tuning on my Vega Tubaphone. (Yes, I know it's properly spelled "Puttin' On The Ritz". This is merely an a-political Transylvanian joke at the expense of the Russian dictato......er, sorry: President-For-Life.)

Washington Post March

2012-11-30--:--

Just the tune for July 4th.......or tailgating at a football game. Kevin Chaffee (who used to play tuba in his high school marching band) on banjo, Pete Roehling on guitar.

Silver Bells

2012-11-2901:22

I just found this on my computer. It's an early (2009) collaboration with Kidd. You can't have too many Christmas tunes though - right?

Scarborough Fair

2012-06-03--:--

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

2012-03-16--:--

Arranged to demonstrate that slow, pretty tunes (even show tunes) can be played on clawhammer banjo...

Jingle Bell Rock

2011-12-17--:--

Thought I'd try a Christmas tune. Hope you like it.

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

2011-12-16--:--

I love this song

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