Here is another request received at Territorial Airwaves: ["Harry B., I was referred to you by Punahele, who hoped you could assist me in finding an authentic version of a Tahitian song called "E Inu Tatou E". It was written by George "Tautu" Archer in the 1940s. Dave Guard & Bob Shane learned it "by ear" as teenagers, and later recorded it with the Kingston Trio from memory. It was a killer version, but not very authentic. I play in a group which would like to record it, but we would prefer to do it right, so I'm trying to locate a version of the song, sung by Tahitians. Can you help me? -- Bob Lawrence, San Francisco, California "] Yes, Bob, we can help you and your group out. As you are probably aware Dave & Bob grew up in Honolulu, and attended Punahou, the same school that US President Barrack Obama hails from. Dave Guard & Bob Shane were founding members of the famed "Kingston Trio", and recorded this Tahitian dittie on their 1959 LP, "Here We Go Again". Dave & Bob learned this song off of a 78-rpm record on the "Bell Records" label recorded here in Hawaii just after WWII. "E Inu Tatou E" is credited to George Archer & B. Bambridge, and was first recorded by George "Tautu" Archer & the Pagans. Hope you enjoy this original, and best of luck with your recording.
Length:2:46 Released on: 06-20-2009 Artist/Compiled by: George Archer