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The Secret of Life

~ The Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain
3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (10 May 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Longman
  • ASIN: B0007ULK3E
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,247 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen12. The Secret of Life 7:38£0.79

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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain are warm, entertaining, thought-provoking and funny. You may never think about music in the same way once you've been exposed to the Ukes' depraved musicology. From Charlie Parker to the Sex Pistols through Johann Sebastian Bach, the Orchestra take you on a world tour with only hand luggage....

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Eccentric genius, 26 Aug 2005
Just seen them live and they blew me away! Unmissable, quirky and heart warming stuff - endlessly surprising and worth every penny.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Anarchy in the Ukulele - something for everyone, 27 Sep 2005
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I first heard these guys on Jooles Hollands New Years Eve Show. My friends and I were amazed at their cover of Teen Spirit (originally done by Nirvana) and were amused by the fact it was played by 6 ukuleles and a bass guitar XD
I then got to meet them and hear them Live and i bought this Cd :3
It is surprisingly incredibly good music to listen to, and great for having a laugh as well. I especially love Le Freak whilst my mum loves Macaruthur park. Something for everyone you might say.
I would highly recomend this record :3
Ever get the chance to see these guys live, you MUST go!!
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another String To Your Bow, 27 Mar 2006
The Secret of Life by The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain is more likely to irritate than a trip through the nettle fields wearing nothing but a smile. But the majority of the 12 tracks will make you smile. My kids love the Ms Dynamite take off but I have to say, the 6 mins and 13 seconds of Macarthur Park are well worth a listen. More than once. Even my mum recognised it and she's 67. I first heard TUOOGB on a radio show playing Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights. I hope one day to find an album or CD of the track. As for Secret Life. Buy it. Play it. Dont admit you put it on. But smile when it is on, because thats what you'll do. Five star Kitsch. Trust me.
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1.0 out of 5 stars NOT WHAT IT SAYS ON THE BOX???
The Secret of LifeHaving heard a brief piece about them on Radio 4 some years ago, I was very pleased to find this Ukelele Orchestra CD. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Llewellyn Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Heard a track on local radio and loved it.I never thought I would be hooked on ukulele music.The latest album is even better than this one. Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Ruscoe

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Impressed !
I recently saw them on the TV doing some covers -a search on You tube also shows some great stuff. The CD however is a bit lame -not enough ukulele work and too much 3rd rate... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Richard Davros Godfrey

2.0 out of 5 stars Ukeulele Orchestra 2 - Puppini Sisters 5
Like one or two other reviewers of this CD, I am sorry to have to admit that I really struggled to like this album enough to even play it to the end. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Stephen Wright

2.0 out of 5 stars Covers indeed.........mm...
I really tried to like this recording, but try as I did, I found it deeply disappointing.
The covers are really a bit too twee for me, and verge on taking on the "look how... Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2007 by El Rayo -X

4.0 out of 5 stars When I'm cleaning windows
Oh yes, its a classic. Worth buying solely for the Miss Dynamite cover which is absolute genius!
Published on 23 Jun 2005 by Mr. G. D. J. Morris

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