Shirley Șerban
Hi, I'm Shirley from New Zealand. Creating songs to make myself and others smile has been one of my favourite pastimes since I was a child.
With the onset of Covid-19, I started creating and sharing 'relyriced' classic songs, as well as a few originals about current events to help keep myself happy. I found that others enjoyed them too, so I kept going, because what's better than being able to spread a bit of joy in difficult times? Now, a few years later, I'm creating full time and LOVING it!
So welcome to my channel. Make a hot drink, get yourself cozy and enjoy - sing along and smile. We will get through this adventure of life - thank you for allowing me to help entertain you along the way.
If you like what I do, please subscribe, so you know when more comes! And if you'd like to help me cover my costs of making these videos - hardware and software bought, guitar strings, wigs(!!), you can through Patreon by becoming a patron or buying mp3s - see links below. Many thanks!
Shirley Șerban
It's amazing what inspires new songs. I've been sick in bed for almost a week now, after catching something 'exotic?' on holiday. Little Luna here has kept me constant company, demanding my attention while she gives me hers. She doesn't sleep on our bed at night, but sure wishes she could, and since I've been awake at all hours, she's tried her luck (and succeeded) at jumping on the bed to keep me even more company then, even after I go back to sleep. Little sweet monkey. Anyway, a few minutes ago, it dawned on me that there was definite song material here that many pet owners would relate to. So look out for a new song some time soon - another animal one. Yay! (The photo was JUST taken. She's supervising.)
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Just want to say how positive and wonderful it was to see so many images coming out of the US over the weekend, and from US citizens in other countries, taking to the streets in protest. As someone on the outside and looking in with concern, I want to remind you that the world knows that Donald isn't everyone. Racism, bigotry, callousness and greed aren't everyone. And we see you taking to the streets and sighing in your homes. Stay strong. Do all you can to resist this awfulness. The world understands. And this will pass one day. Bring it on.
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Thank you to the wonderful person who alerted me about this. Just to make it clear, I will not quote scripture to you (unless you really need it,) will not give out my Whatsapp number and certainly won't promise you a double portion of excellent grace and a total restoration of progress in your life and your family if you sow seeds of favor (there's two clues there - I use British spelling, not American, and if I want money, I'll ask for it without religiouseese) for an upper-case ORPHANAGE in Nigeria. In short, this isn't me, okay? I have reported it. If you see this comment in response to any of yours, feel free to do the same. And have a scam-free day, lovely ones!
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This was 5 years ago today, during our national Covid Lockdown. I'd just put out a little video to amuse myself when the lockdown started about a week beforehand. It went nuts on YouTube. I got millions of views. The local newspaper wrote a piece about it.
I had NO IDEA it would be the start of my adventure in making videos to keep myself (and hopefully some of you) smiling in these times. (And these times sure do keep coming, don't they?!)
Since then, I've put out 192 videos, have had over 56 million video vides and gained over 176,000 subscribers. YIKES! 🤯Anyway, happy 5 year reflection, I guess! 😄
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Yes, I'm working on a new song again, and for those who like jigsaw clues, here you go. Link to the puzzle is jigex.com/hu555.
This is the iconic album cover art from an album I LOVED as a teen and listened to on repeat, especially the song I'll be doing. I've had a few people ask for this song already, and if you're a fan of the Canadian band, (seemed appropriate at this time,) you will probably know the song immediately from this puzzling image. Anyway, the song is coming soon. If you know what I'm covering, keep the answer to yourself for the sake of those who want to figure the puzzle out.
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This song's been in my head a LOT this past week. Remind you of anyone?
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It seems appropriate to remember this song again at the moment.
1 month ago | [YT] | 73
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Okay, I've given my Patreon team advance notice, (and got some great results,) so now it's YOUR turn too! Want to be famous(ish) in my next video? Have no shame? Then this is the perfect assignment for you! I need short clips of people dancing any of the moves for the hit song, GANGNAM STYLE! Yes, that's where we're going!!! If you don't know the moves, look it up on Youtube - it's fun! Please film yourself horizontally. Anywhere is fine. Wearing anything you like is fine. What's important is that you're enjoying yourself! If you don't want to show your face, no worries - get someone to film you from behind! Send your clips to me at shirley @ shirleycan dot com and get your friends involved too! I can't wait to put everything together for this video. It's going to be a fun one!
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Sooooo, I need YOU to be in my next video!!! Yes, YOU! The details are secret to all but my Patreon crew, so if you'd like to be in the know, come join the club there. No $$ needed at all if you don't want to.
I'm SO excited about this next video, and would love to have you in it if you're brave and don't mind being a little shameless for the camera. (Nothing too much expected at all. Just a few seconds of dancing!)
www.patreon.com/ShirleySerban
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A friend forwarded this to a Whatsapp friend group I'm in. So now you KNOW it's got me all inspired and writing another song! Thanks, Pip!!
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