Whistle While You Work

I can't whistle.  I have tried and tried again, but each time it ends awkardly as I curl my lips and and blow air out of my mouth. I have always loved trying to hum along to songs with whistling solos in it.  The favorite of my youth was "Patience" by Guns n' Roses. 

Yesterday morning, on KCRW, I heard the ultimate whistle hum-along. It is called "Whistler's Delight" by DJ Riko and I don't know why I have never heard this song before.  Basically, it is a huge mash-up of 22 songs with whistling in it.  The song is really incredible as often times the whistles come together perfectly and you really can't even notice you are listening to a new song. 

As I was driving, I was keeping a running list of the songs.  I don't remember all, but here are some that are sampled:

• "Winds of Change" by Scorpions
• "Patience" by Guns n' Roses
• "Walk Like An Egyptian" by The Bangles
• "Harlem Globetrotters Theme"
• "Golden Years" by David Bowie
• "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" by Monty Python

I  know I am forgetting more, but have a listen for yourself and see if you can pick out all of the songs mentioned.

MP3: Whistler's Delight - DJ Riko

Also, the real reason the song got my attention is that DJ Riko samples Bubb Rubb in the first 2 seconds.  That is pure genius.  If you don't know what I am talking about, watch this video immediately. You will not be dissapointed. Thanks to Adam for showing this to me. 

Comments

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The Andy Griffith Show Theme and a song from Disney's Robin Hood.
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