We’ve been preparing for our luau for weeks now and with just 3 weeks to go, I am getting in the mood. Something about this weekend has me melancholy. I yearn for the islands I have never been to, and likely will never see. Never see? Yes. My Hawaii existed either 200 years ago when Captain Cook was unknown, or, 50 years ago, just after statehood. A fantasy I suppose. I changed the way I do this, as I figure it is easier to do one single downlaod than a bunch. I also included a playlist so you can hear the tunes as I would like to have you play them.
Starting with “Luau at the Hilton Hawaiian Village” or some such long title to a classic Webley Edwards LP. I love this record more than you will ever know. And Ray Kinney is the best. I think I like him more than Alfred Apaka.
Next, from Elvis TV show, “Aloha from Hawaii” is a little tune that plays as we tour the island and see E land in his helicopter, etc. Elvis loved Hawaii and the Hawaiians love Elvis.
More Webley Edwards, talking to Haunani about “Beyond the Reef.”
This is “Beyond the Reef” by Elvis, sort of. It actually features Charlie Hodge on the lead. Charlie was Elvis closest friend and he used to live here in East Tennessee and perform with Lou Vuto at Memories Theater. A really sweet, wonderful man.
Here is a tune by Haunani, “Tomi Tomi”. She has that deep voice that has been a Hawaiian standard.
Now Arthur Godfrey talks about the islands and their wahines.
My favorite singer, Ray Kinney with his version of “Little Brown Gal”
And a closing from another Webley Edwards LP.
Hope you enjoy this short venture to the islands that exist in my heart.
sweet, thanks swanky.
just got back from vacation in missouri, of course one of the first sites is check is swank blather :)
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I always thought their state motto should be “Missouri loves company.”