We'll celebrate the incredible life of Randy Oness:
At age 3, he was playing ukulele & singing to neighbors in Kalihi.
At age 6, he shook the hand of Queen Lili’uokalani.
While at Kamehameha Schools, he was mentored in music by Henri Berger.
After graduation, he worked for Johnny Noble at the Moana Hotel.
Four years later, he joined the Harry Owens Orchestra at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
After WWII, Randy formed his own band, Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders.
We’ll focus on those recordings today.
Today, we’ll listen to some of our favorite selections from the recorded legacy of Randy Oness.
This week's playlist:
1- Auhea ‘Oe – Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
2- My Honolulu Tomboy - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
3- Beautiful Mahealani Moon - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
4- Ku’u Ipo Pua Rose - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
5- Hawaiian Hula Eyes - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
6- Milimili Hula - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
7- Ho’omanawanui - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
8- Haunani - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
9- Noho Paipai - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
10- Lei Momi, E Momilani - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
11- Nalani - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
Length: 53:16 Released on: 07-12-2013 Artist/Compiled by: R. Oness' Select Hawaiian Serenaders
