This clip is taken from our DVD "Prom Night: Live at the Royal Albert Hall". The performance is now available in digital format, rent and stream the full performance here > www.ukuleleorchestra.com/world-service-episode-05
I know your comment is a year old, but I just found this cover, and you're right, it is really good. Another good one is on the Post Modern Jukebox channel, check it out you might really like that one too
Amazing.They take a clever grunge song and with ingenuity,balls (and a great voice) turn it into a medieval ballad with depth, emotion and class. I love these people!
They can do anything. And they never do anything badly. Not even if they tried to. Thank the universe that there are committed musicians like these who actually bother to express their ability. Major thumbs up to them.
As an American who LOVED this song as a teenager, MAD RESPECT to these people. They got TONS OF TALENT and they deserve props. Hahahaha, I just never figured some older British people would know this song.
I was there ! And it was brilliant ! Shame on the BBC for not broadcasting this on the tv, only radio. We all waved our ukuleles in the air at the end of all playing our little piece of Bach together.
How can you not love Hester.....and her voice, and the harmonies are just superb. And the ukules are also performing the drum rhythm. Just brilliant. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
I remember a time during pandemic (because it feels like it's been going on for ages) that I would wake up and even before opening my eyes properly, I would open this (and the mash-ups) on my phone, and my goodness, they would really fill me up with energy, with joy, and I could get up a happy, hopeful person. Since we're basically back to where we were back in March, I'm back here as well. Thank you for existing, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain!
A little pedantic, but yes, some seats at the Albert Hall are never for sale. It remains true that all available seats and standing room was occupied. There was not a ticket left for sale and people were (unfortunately) turned away at the door.
A lot of seats at albert Hall are held by debenture holders from those old 'english' families who funded the building and have free tickets forever, for every single concert/event at venue. My old employer was lucky enough to be donated 4 box tickets on the death of a debenture holder for us to use for charitable purposes
Many is the shite day at work that I've had lately, but today plumbed new depths. Then I had an alcoholic beverage or several, and then I listened to this. I won't begin to suggest that it solved anything, but I do now feel much better.
Life can be so beautiful when something so simplistic as this video(certainly not suggesting that what the musicians done was simplistic) can shift your mood. Hope you're beating those demons, my friend
Seen the Ukes so many times since listening to them at a Folk club in Walthamstow over 20 years ago, still my favourite live act, and this track one of the best, they are always brilliant, never disapoint Terry Cove
On the contrary Jack - it will strike a chord with many a teenager. It's in the teenage years self doubt, insecurity and even self loathing are only ever a short distance away. Also, bear in mind it it's also a song about the redemptive power of love, of acceptance - our hero is at the prom, lonely, dispirited, feeling 'like mould' when the object of his longing and affection approaches and lo and behold, she is just like him, he's found someone who accepts him for what he is. It's uplifting!
Except in the band's official video, the whole part about the prom and Noelle asking him to an Iron Maiden concert is just a dream and our poor hero doesn't get the girl. :-(
@@mandolinic From what I recall, the song's writer was sent to an all-boys school after a murder in his home town in the mid-1980s, so he didn't get to have a "normal" high school experience and was in his late 20s when this was first recorded.
If you read the notes under the video, your question's answered :) ".....This is the Ukulele Orchestra's version of Wheatus' 'Teenage Dirtbag' (Trivial detail: they once performed this song with Wheetus themselves in Bangor, North Wales).... "
I love this band, and I *particularly* love this version of Teenage Dirtbag, which I think is better than the original! Well done to the people who wrote it, and well done to the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain for being awesome, I have been to see you three times and hope to keep doing so forever!
Just to let you know that we are still out here loving your top class music. This is earth-shattering stuff. Thank you, especially Hester in this case, I am a forever fan. Yours, Dirtbag, baby.
Just for all you non North American people. The reference to the boyfriend driving an IROC. That is a version of the the Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It was offered for a few years as the top line offering of that model. IROC was a racing series that placed top drivers from a wide variety of racing sanctioning bodies in a season of competition in identical Camaro race cars. The uke band is great!
Freakin awesome. Never would have expected to come across this, ever. Brilliant. A ukulele orchestra version of an obscure punk song. Can't stop saying brilliant.
This is quite possibly their best piece ever, though it's a tough choice... I emailed them today asking if they can pleeeeaaasee come and play in Limoges, France next year. Love them to bits.
Hester isn't classically beautiful or extremely pretty but is still one of the most attractive women I've ever seen. Maybe it's because of her voice that finds me so appealing to me.
I noticed Hester quite a long time ago, love her composure and this song really is a hit. I recently bought her album on iTunes Store for more of her voice.
wonderfull....wondurfull....without words.... After Years....still goooood.... Danke, verbeugen...verbeugen....zurück...zurück...es hat uns sehr gefreut....Majestät(en)...
"(Trivial detail: they once performed this song with Wheetus themselves in Bangor, North Wales). " Trivial detail? TRIVIAL DETAIL? I could die happy after seeing such a gig.
Me: (sreaming)CUZ IMM JUST A TEEEEENGAGE DIRT BAG BABY her: (calmly) becase I am just a teenage dirtbag baby 2 like that's biggest I've ever had thanks
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This clip is taken from our DVD "Prom Night: Live at the Royal Albert Hall". The performance is now available in digital format, rent and stream the full performance here > www.ukuleleorchestra.com/world-service-episode-05
This is so good, can't believe I'm seeing it for the first time in 2024. Amazing!
you start listening to one song and then it's 2 hours. Love them!
Haha I did the same. Lost a morning but worth it
OMG....Ain't that the truth!!.....I love music!!
It's 2022, and past 3am, why am I still up?
Oh, that's right, I just discovered this excellent Orchestra!
Longer than that!
One of the saving graces of the pandemic - finding this glorious band!
Love it when they all sing “dirtbag!” with English accents. Cracks me up every time. This is a wonderful cover of a great song. Props to all.
Ten years on and still as fresh as a daisy 💛
I am addicted to this song, this chick has a great voice, the whole lot of this is terrific..
Hester’s voice could have been heard in a tavern in seventeenth century England. It’s timeless...
That is so spot on; absolutely!
This video could be titled 'How I fell in love with Hester'
its actually a seventeenth century English folk song i have you know😑
It was
The way she sings reminds me a bit of Maddy Prior.
She's adorable What a nice voice! She seems like someone you'd just like to be around. Lovely take on a song.
It's been years since I first listened to this cover and it's still one of the loveliest covers I've ever heard.
Props for no cencor too :)
It really is
Moves me to tears, it really does: incredibly touching and beautiful arrangement and performance.
I know your comment is a year old, but I just found this cover, and you're right, it is really good. Another good one is on the Post Modern Jukebox channel, check it out you might really like that one too
A man that worked at the hospital helped me through a really hard procedure by playing these guys to me! Thanks Jeff
Still watching 14 years later!
Amazing.They take a clever grunge song and with ingenuity,balls (and a great voice) turn it into a medieval ballad with depth, emotion and class. I love these people!
Dan Crosby
This is outstanding, but my heart belongs to Silver Machine.
Me too! ❤
They can do anything. And they never do anything badly. Not even if they tried to. Thank the universe that there are committed musicians like these who actually bother to express their ability. Major thumbs up to them.
I have to listen to this at least once a week or I go into withdrawal.
Mary Kay Thompson absolutely!
get it xx
are you still doing it? :D
I'm now up to once a day. And needing more.
So True! Same here!!
As an American who LOVED this song as a teenager, MAD RESPECT to these people. They got TONS OF TALENT and they deserve props. Hahahaha, I just never figured some older British people would know this song.
It’s an older song nowadays 🤣
To hear this version of Teenage Dirtbag shows what a great song it is. The Orchestra are paying respect to an all time classic. Great vocals.
A great cover can bring out something special that's not immediately obvious in a song
I was there ! And it was brilliant ! Shame on the BBC for not broadcasting this on the tv, only radio. We all waved our ukuleles in the air at the end of all playing our little piece of Bach together.
Good thing BBC has no control over TH-cam!
You made this song even more nostalgic, which was hard to imagine
How can you not love Hester.....and her voice, and the harmonies are just superb. And the ukules are also performing the drum rhythm. Just brilliant. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Absolutely love this version of the song, can’t remember how many times I’ve listened to it. They are brilliant musicians.
Listening to ukulele orchestra performing a cover from wheatus of a song talking about iron maiden is priceless!
awesome
Amazing
Her reddening face when she has to say dick and ass just adds to the whole.
This is just plain beautiful!
I remember a time during pandemic (because it feels like it's been going on for ages) that I would wake up and even before opening my eyes properly, I would open this (and the mash-ups) on my phone, and my goodness, they would really fill me up with energy, with joy, and I could get up a happy, hopeful person. Since we're basically back to where we were back in March, I'm back here as well. Thank you for existing, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain!
A little pedantic, but yes, some seats at the Albert Hall are never for sale. It remains true that all available seats and standing room was occupied. There was not a ticket left for sale and people were (unfortunately) turned away at the door.
A lot of seats at albert Hall are held by debenture holders from those old 'english' families who funded the building and have free tickets forever, for every single concert/event at venue. My old employer was lucky enough to be donated 4 box tickets on the death of a debenture holder for us to use for charitable purposes
@@darrenmarquis8487 ah, I was wondering why some seats were empty, that's really interesting, thanks for sharing
You do realise that only 1000 people have been watching this throughout the years, at about 3000 times each.
And? All people of impeccable taste...😅
What a fantastic voice this lady has. ....And singer
Many is the shite day at work that I've had lately, but today plumbed new depths. Then I had an alcoholic beverage or several, and then I listened to this. I won't begin to suggest that it solved anything, but I do now feel much better.
I listen to this too. It helps sooth the internal beast.
I’m with you bro
I just read this and thought I already commented 🤣👌🏼
Feeling better is essential as well!
Life can be so beautiful when something so simplistic as this video(certainly not suggesting that what the musicians done was simplistic) can shift your mood. Hope you're beating those demons, my friend
I saw them in concert today in Vienna! Fabulous! Funny, versatile, very british in a good way and most important great and dedicated musicians!!
❤❤❤
Hester - probably the most beautiful ukulele player in the world.
NO,. Definitely the most beautiful
They are all beautiful.
At least the most beautiful voice. Most beautiful most certainly goes to hawaii... Taimane or Honoko.
This is the best version of this song....ever!!! Amazing!
one of the most original covers i've ever heard!
Utterly brilliant, you always leave their concerts with a huge smile on your face.-
I’m betting that Hester could sing the road map and it would be excellent.
Upon discovering offerings from Ukelele Orchestra, the world feels a better place !!
I love their take on the songs they play. Always makes me smile.
Seen the Ukes so many times since listening to them at a Folk club in Walthamstow over 20 years ago, still my favourite live act, and this track one of the best, they are always brilliant, never disapoint Terry Cove
LOVE her voice! She does the chorus well!
On the contrary Jack - it will strike a chord with many a teenager. It's in the teenage years self doubt, insecurity and even self loathing are only ever a short distance away. Also, bear in mind it it's also a song about the redemptive power of love, of acceptance - our hero is at the prom, lonely, dispirited, feeling 'like mould' when the object of his longing and affection approaches and lo and behold, she is just like him, he's found someone who accepts him for what he is. It's uplifting!
Except in the band's official video, the whole part about the prom and Noelle asking him to an Iron Maiden concert is just a dream and our poor hero doesn't get the girl. :-(
@@mandolinic From what I recall, the song's writer was sent to an all-boys school after a murder in his home town in the mid-1980s, so he didn't get to have a "normal" high school experience and was in his late 20s when this was first recorded.
@@NotKyleChicago Thanks for the additional info.
I'm across the BIG POND!! These instrumentals and currently vocals are just great!
Pure class, makes me smile every time! Hope the band Wheatus have seen it.
If you read the notes under the video, your question's answered :) ".....This is the Ukulele Orchestra's version of Wheatus' 'Teenage Dirtbag' (Trivial detail: they once performed this song with Wheetus themselves in Bangor, North Wales).... "
Beautiful, lovely, fantastic, makes my eyes moist..
Music is music, and this is as good as it gets!
It's a darn shame you can't "like" this more than once 😉👍❤️
Obsessed with this song
You are an absolute joy , thank you
I love this band, and I *particularly* love this version of Teenage Dirtbag, which I think is better than the original! Well done to the people who wrote it, and well done to the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain for being awesome, I have been to see you three times and hope to keep doing so forever!
Hey bigblockofcheese search for Post Modern jukebox for their version of teenage dirtbag ,covered by Jax. Soooo cooool!!
@@tomcline5631 That is cool - thanks! I saw PMJ in London in 2015 at the Shepherds Bush Empire, they were fantastic.
I've only recently discovered this song via Reb Day's cover in a stairwell. I like the versions that aren't "screamo" for the chorus portion.
I discovered this song through the Ukulele Orchestra, so I went and listened to the official versions, and I like this one best!
Moves me to tears - I'm a big softie, but in my defence this is a lovely arrangement and performance.
Same here. I'm a grown man, what's wrong with me???
@@esarempee same. because we are old (43 here) and once were young.
@@Dominik-jv5vm We absolutely were. And we still remember.
Your music is now an essential to each day,it fills me with joy and makes me laugh and smile and occasionally shed a tear. All in a good way.
Love the UKOOGB, Love the singer, Love the song...
What a beautiful woman and what a great voice and what a wonderful orchestra.
And did I mentioned what a wunderful women?
Man, that ascending scale in the pre-chorus is just flat out perfect
Agreed, it’s just beautiful
Brilliant. Especially the control in delivery. Thanks for posting
See these guys live last night and they played this! Still as good as ever!
Turns the song right round and into something very special. Wonderful. Clever.
Never thought this song could move me almost to tears - I'm in love!
th-cam.com/video/3cOhNdlKwoc/w-d-xo.html this version might!
Same here, Hester is soooo talented.
Hester has that effect on people (not that I'm at all affected by her charms myself, oh no)
I love Hester❤️
that's comedy without really trying to be funny, whilst simultaneously being exquisitely beautiful.
These guys are incredible. Being playing the ukulele since I was 8 or 9, and these are the people I look up to.
Why has this just appeared in my feed after 10yrs. One of my favourite songs, made me smile and it was done brilliantly. 👏
Yes, I keep coming back to this time and time again - it's so endearing. Rosie, Walthamstow
Can't stop listening to this performanc.
I agree, I love her voice. I wish I could see this live.
I saw in Cheltenham. just amazing.
Every time they do something new I can't believe how great they achieve it, who would have thought they would do Teenage Dirtbag, wonderful
This never gets old. Great! This and Smells like Teen Spirit are my favourites.
Just to let you know that we are still out here loving your top class music. This is earth-shattering stuff. Thank you, especially Hester in this case, I am a forever fan. Yours, Dirtbag, baby.
Just for all you non North American people. The reference to the boyfriend driving an IROC. That is a version of the the Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It was offered for a few years as the top line offering of that model. IROC was a racing series that placed top drivers from a wide variety of racing sanctioning bodies in a season of competition in identical Camaro race cars. The uke band is great!
IROC is an acronym.
I knew that. I'm British. I'm also subscribed to the Curious Cars channel here on TH-cam. ;-)
Every time I watch this I say to myself “what the hell is an Iroc? Google it!”. Then, I forget but now I know! Thank you so much. One grateful Brit.
However shit my day might have been, these guys invariably put a smile on my face... Thank you for your existence!
Thank you Kitty. For one bright shining moment you have made my life worth living.
This is Hester not Kitty
How awesome is this version of the song? Brings back great memories and puts a whole new spin on them.
Gotta Love Hester! Beauty & talent!!!
I've got three words: This is awesome!
Thank you. Funny and deeply affecting at the same time. What a wonderful voice.
Freakin awesome. Never would have expected to come across this, ever. Brilliant. A ukulele orchestra version of an obscure punk song. Can't stop saying brilliant.
We are so lucky ,music & words ,enough to make you smile and this does it ,in boatloads ,thank you ,you clever people
2019 and I am still loving this.
I just found this lovely orchestra. Wow. And most wonderul .
What a fantastic arrangement,full of emotional content.
I think about this version constantly.
This is quite possibly their best piece ever, though it's a tough choice... I emailed them today asking if they can pleeeeaaasee come and play in Limoges, France next year. Love them to bits.
What an inspiring night that must have been! Love this.
Hester isn't classically beautiful or extremely pretty but is still one of the most attractive women I've ever seen. Maybe it's because of her voice that finds me so appealing to me.
thanks for teaching mrs rainer .she's my music teacher ;) your the best
Brilliant clip of a truly fantastic group.
Amazing sounds & very,very enjoyable.
Hester is so cool,and the group is fantastic !!
I noticed Hester quite a long time ago, love her composure and this song really is a hit. I recently bought her album on iTunes Store for more of her voice.
What's it called?
At least you could smile
wonderfull....wondurfull....without words....
After Years....still goooood....
Danke, verbeugen...verbeugen....zurück...zurück...es hat uns sehr gefreut....Majestät(en)...
This group makes my day - for many days now. Heartwarming, mind up-lifting , Love 'em. jim burk
"(Trivial detail: they once performed this song with Wheetus themselves in Bangor, North Wales). "
Trivial detail? TRIVIAL DETAIL?
I could die happy after seeing such a gig.
This is the song that made me take up the ukulele. Thank you.
This is pure gold!
Just fantastic…. I love everything you guys do. This is so much better than the original version !
A great song is a great song
Me: (sreaming)CUZ IMM JUST A TEEEEENGAGE DIRT BAG BABY
her: (calmly) becase I am just a teenage dirtbag baby
2 like that's biggest I've ever had thanks
Sending great vibes from Chicago.
Wow! Wow! Just....Wow!
THIS IS GLORIOUS thank you for posting this.
This is just superb! The song takes on a whole new meaning with a woman singing it too. Love it.
Fantastic,,, brilliant. I love watching this wonderful unique group of great musicians and great entertainers. More more
Fantastic - so refreshing. Wonderful - feel good music to listen to with a smile :-)
I could listen to you guys all day