Are You Having Any Fun?
Ukulele CD by Cali Rose
This CD includes fifteen classic and original songs that I sing and play on the ukulele. My talented musical friends add just the right splash of ooomph and va-va-voom so you can expect the unexpected.
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Tracks
1. Are You Having Any Fun?
2. Oo-Koo-Lay-Lay (original)
3. True Love
4. Beautiful Beautiful Hanalei
5. Soup du Jour
6. Happy Ever After? No Such Ting (original)
7. Beautiful Dreamer
8. Princess Poo-Poo-Ly
9. On Green Dolphin Street
10. Home Is Where I Sit My Tushie Down
11. The Fishin’ Hole – Andy Griffith TV Theme
12. Maui Nights
13. Aren’t You Glad You’re You?
14. Enjoy Yourself
15. Let Me Call You Sweetheart
Kind words and reviews
— Emerson P.
“This is one of the best CD’s I have ever heard. I love it!!! Great voice…great production…great arrangements…great originals…great choice on the cover tunes.. great musicianship…great graphics, CD cover and photos. Great things in store for this CD and Cali Rose!!!”
— Jamie S.
“On the 15 songs here Cali showcases her solid uke chops (both strumming and picking) and her warm and friendly vocals. A clutch of standards share the CD with some well-crafted and hummable originals. Highlights include the title song, Cole Porter’s ‘True Love,’ ‘On Green Dolphin Street,’ ‘Soup Du Jour,’ ‘Enjoy Yourself’ and a swingin’ version of the Andy Griffith TV Theme songs with her uke licks standing in for the famous whistle. Other top tracks are her songs ‘Happy Ever After? No Such Ting’ and ‘Maui Nights.’ Expertly produced by Rick Cunha with a supporting cast of fine studio musicians, this CD is a gem.” [Flea Market Music]
— Jim Beloff, Flea Market Music
“I just wanted to write how much I enjoy “Are You Havin’ Any Fun.” I hope this doesn’t sound like an odd type of compliment, but it is of the highest order. If my mom were to sing to me it should be in your voice. And one more compliment, the Hawaiian songs you did – they are done as if you were a local.”
— David B.
“Excellent playing and also very professional recording. Great job. I hope the recording and your career go well.” [Ko’olau Ukulele Company]
— John Kitakis
“Chris and I wanted to pass along a thank you! We have been playing your CD in the office this week and everyone here thoroughly enjoyed the tunes. Being on the front end of “tings,” it’s always nice to see and hear the finished product. It is especially nice when the music is as good as “Are you having any fun?”! Very serene. Thanks again for sharing.” [Disc Makers]
— Chris Bailey and Brian Jones of Disc Makers.
Joseph
Really no tabs? For sale or otherwise? I think you have missed a market for your style of Ukulele playing?
Cali Rose
Hi Joseph and yeah, I am not a tab gal. My ukulele ethos is very intuitive and somewhat contrarian to the standard approach these days. But I do share my approach in one of my intermediate classes. I want players to understand “why” notes and chords and strums fit together so they can come up with their own arrangements. Thanks for asking about this.