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Can you think of a popular song that features only one musical instrument accompanying the lyrics? A cappella not included. ~

Posted - May 16, 2020

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  • 23576

    Israel Kamakawiwo'ole had a big hit with "Over the Rainbow" accompanying himself on the ukulele.






      May 16, 2020 6:55 PM MDT
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  • 23576
    Off and on, I've still been thinking about your question.

    Other than my first answer, the closest I've come so far with another answer is -- 

    Voice with drum set, string bass and finger snaps

    "Fever"  Peggy Lee  -- flawless to me

    and probably THE only song sung by a female that makes me hot! Lee oozes understated sexuality in this song. But I like  Lee a lot. (Been hearing her since a little guy - - my parents played her stuff a lot.)


      May 18, 2020 7:21 PM MDT
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      May 18, 2020 8:23 PM MDT
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  • 23576
    It's been sort of a crazy day or two for me -- somewhere I thought I had read that you asked me if I had known that  this was a trick question.  And now I don't see your question to me. :) Oh, well. :)

    No, I hadn't realized this was a trick question. I guess I'm just thinking of songs with a singer getting accompanied by just one instrument. :)

    Again, as we know, those darn "details" can sometimes escape me. Yours isn't the first question with which I've had challenges in the last day or two. :)
      May 19, 2020 8:51 AM MDT
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  • 2129
    I totally fell for it so don't feel bad Welby. Back to zombies creatures in various forms movie hunt. This post was edited by CosmicWunderkind at May 19, 2020 6:50 PM MDT
      May 19, 2020 2:31 PM MDT
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