Aloha from Christmas Island

Surfer Santa Claus

From the album "Fretting the Small Stuff".

Fretting the Small Stuff

(If I Could Only) Keep Your Love

Original version of this song appears on the album "Fretting the Small Stuff".

Song of the Sky

Song of the Sky (Single Version)

"My Sweet Valentine, Ukulele Jim’s Valentine offering, echoes something that most people in love have felt – unrequited love. Rendered in his simple, yet musically rich voice, the song will have you listening intently to what he has to say. If you are going to be alone this Valentine’s Day, here is a song that will keep you company." (Review by Radio Maverick) 

My Sweet Valentine

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From the album "Fretting The Small Stuff"

Home

"Fretting the Small Stuff plays out like a Greatest Hits album. From the very first song you feel you are meeting a familiar friend. As you settle down, getting comfortable in your favorite couch, sipping your favorite whiskey, the songs that follow just add to the mood. The breezy tunes combined with lyrics that range from humorous to personal keep you hanging on and waiting for the next song. Full credit to Jim for not letting the pace drop for the length of the album and you are just as happy at the last song as you were when the first one started up. Four stars." (Review by Radio Maverick) 

"Catchy, sweet, and charming, Fretting the Small Stuff is James Clark’s third full album that conveys a sense of wisdom and wonder with the ukelele. In a sense, listening to Ukelele Jim is like falling in and out of love in Hawaii... A dynamic album, illustrating raw emotion and presenting it in a light-hearted, easy-listening fashion. A deep, romantic undertone is suggested throughout the entire album, but the playful ukelele pop creates a musical juxtaposition that keeps listeners from feeling burdened." (Review by Ok Gina, The Band Lounge)

You And Me On The Run

There's toe-tappin' fun for the whole family in this collection of kid-friendly ukulele rock. Kids from ages 2 to 92 will dig these catchy tunes! Scores of parents have already reported that "Ukulele Jim's Jumping Flea Circus" has become their children's all-time favorite CD with heavy rotation at home and in their cars and, fortunately, the parents are enjoying grooving and singing along to it too. 

Ukulele Jim's Jumping Flea Circus

Wheels On The Bus

From the album "Ukulele Jim's Authentic Down Home Marital Aid"

Music by James Andrew Clark (ASCAP)
Lyrics by James Andrew Clark (ASCAP) and Lisa Clark

James Andrew Clark - Vocal, Ukulele
Lonnie Wilson - Upright Bass
Rick Berls - Drums, Accordion, Musette

Ukulele Jim's Authentic Down Home Marital Aid

Something About You

From the album "Ukulele Jim's Authentic Down Home Marital Aid"

Written by James Andrew Clark (ASCAP)

James Andrew Clark - vocals & ukulele

The Ocean Song

Merry Thanks-O-Ween

Let's Have An Old Fashioned Christmas (Single)

Let's Have an Old Fashioned Christmas

Let's Have An Old Fashioned Christmas

From the album "Ukulele Jim's Jumping Flea Circus"

The Hero Song

Single version, remixed by Nicholas Gathany. The original version of this song appears on the 2019 album "Hop to It!"

Written by James Andrew Clark and Eva Clark 

James Andrew Clark: vocals, ukulele 
Eva Clark: vocals 
Ben Owen: violin 
Banjo: Bill Rasmussen 

Mixed and mastered by Nicholas Gathany at ZyzzyWorld Masters

Little Wonderful You

Little Wonderful You (Single Version)

The first track from the family album "Hop to It!"

Hop to It!

Featuring Lonnie Wilson on bass and Jesse Felix on djembe.

You Got a Friend in Me (Live Rehearsal)

Written by James Andrew Clark 

James Andrew Clark: baritone ukulele, vocals 
Bill Rassmussen: guitar, bass 
Mauro Clerici: guitar 
Smokey Fennell: banjo, dobro 

Mixed and mastered by Frank Kennedy

Lyrics:

When I was young I thought I knew what life was all about 
I figured love was something I could live without 
You came along, showed me I was wrong 
You gave your smile to me and now I see 

Your lovely face shining through 
I see it every day, and every night 
my dreams are filled with you 
You are the reason I am down upon my knees 
and begging you, bring your lovely face in view 

I remember putting love songs on cassettes for you 
I let 'em sing the words like I could never do 
You gave a listen, heard what you been missin' 
You finally came around, and now I've found 

Your lovely face shining through 
I see it every day, and every night 
my dreams are filled with you 
You are the reason I am down upon my knees 
and begging you, bring your lovely face in view 

The face I see before me is sublime 
It just keeps getting better over time 
And that look you always give 
makes me never want to live 
without that face of yours right here next to mine 

Your lovely face is shining through 
I see it every day, and every night 
my dreams are filled with you 
You are the reason I am down upon my knees 
and begging you, bring your lovely face in view 

Your lovely face, I know it well 
I see it every day, and every night 
in dreaming where you dwell 
You are the reason I am down upon my knees 
and begging you, let your lovely face shine through

Your Lovely Face

A cover of the Fats Domino classic, just for fun.

I'm Ready

A live rehearsal of an original Ukulele Jim demo, featuring Lonnie Wilson on bass and Jesse Felix on djembe. Recorded 08/2017.

Demos

Lovely Little Girl (live rehearsal demo)

A live rehearsal of an original unreleased demo, featuring Lonnie Wilson on bass and Jesse Felix on djembe. This was written by me around 2015, and this rehearsal was recorded 08/2017.

Shy (live rehearsal demo)

The music of Ukulele Jim combines the soulfulness of James Taylor with the pop sensibilities of Jack Johnson. Stylistically he has also been compared to Paul Simon and Chris Isaak, but where Jim really shines is in his ability to seamlessly weave together sensitive, melancholic lyrics with upbeat feel and tempo. The unique combination of bright, fun ukulele and somber, self-reflective themes make for a dynamic listening experience that he has truly made his own. 

As a self-taught musician, Jim has been playing and writing music since 2004. He picked up the ukulele when he found out his wife was pregnant with twins, ensuring that his children would grow up in a home that was always full of music. The ukulele was a natural choice for its uplifting qualities. Music has become a cornerstone in their lives and has brought joy and purpose to his.

From his home studio in Santa Barbara, Ukulele Jim uses the convenience of the Internet to work with talented musicians from all over the world, creating a virtual group free from geographical boundaries. This collaborative freedom allows Jim to switch styles between acoustic solo pieces to songs with a full band sound.

Ukulele Jim's sound encompasses everything that is wholesome about the Americana genre and has been described as "Cali folk with an island vibe". The combination of his lilting voice with the sweetness of the ukulele result in catchy singalong tracks that bridge the gaps between pop, rock, country and folk music.

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