The humble whistle is a fun pastime for many people. Taking the place of humming or singing, it often the unsung hero to a boring day or mundane task. The hobby shot to fame when whistling superstar Whistling Jack Smith whistled his way to success with the whistling hit, 'I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman'. With the benchmark being set by Smith, the music industry changed for good, with hundreds of artists including a whistling solo or two into their work. Here are a few favourites for whistlers of all levels of ability to enjoy!
1. Big Chief - Professor Longhair
An upbeat tune, this one's great for an experienced whistler who can hit the high notes and also keep up with the fast pace!
2. A Woman of the World - The Divine Comedy
This is probably best for those starting out in their whistling career. It's slow, easy and the whistle solo is reasonably short; you'll have to tap your feet along to Neil Hannon for the remainder of the song.
3. Young Folks - Peter Bjorn and John
A popular song for young whipper snapper whistlers! With regular playings on Homebase adverts, it's unlikely that you've been able to escape this song's far reaching grasp.
4. Raid the Radio - General Electriks
Also a catchy number, this one's repetitive chorus makes it a great song for those whistlers wishing to practice technique.
5. Sitting on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
A whistling CLASSIC! The high pitch makes it tricky to master however once learnt, whistling along to this little hit could make you the bell of the ball!
