Man, do you know how hard it is to whistle in tune? I've always
found it interesting that the whistle is a transposing instrument.
Dean
On Dec 23, 2006, at 4:46 PM, John Howell wrote:
True story: When the Hi-Lo's signed with Columbia, c. 1958, their
A & R guy apparently decided they should try some singles that were
less "arty" and more commercial. One of the tunes they recorded
was "Whistlin' Down the Lane." Instead of an instrumental half-
chorus they whistled a half-chorus. After the first take, the
producer said, "No, no; I want you all to whistle." They were, so
perfectly in tune that it sounded like one person! They finally
recorded it with two of them whistling a quarter tone off!!
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