Lani Victor McIntire was born on December 15, 1904, and we lost him on June 17, 1951.
He was only 46 years old.
Lani was the younger brother of Dick McIntire. The two brothers joined the US Navy and reached the West coast. Soon they were performing together, and on their own.
Lani McIntire achieved fame playing with Sol Ho’opii & his Novelty Trio before forming his own act, Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians. Lani would eventually headline at the Lexington Hotel in New York City.
We’ve featured Lani McIntire’s big band on our Hawaiian Swing Band show that is still available at TerritorialAirwaves.com. We’ll focus on the music of Lani’s string combo.
Today, we’ll celebrate the recorded legacy of Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians.
This week's playlist:
1- Kama’aina – Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
2- Maui Chant - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
3- Sophisticated Hula - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
4- Kaneohe Hula - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
5- That’s The Hawaiian In Me - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
6- My Lovely Hawaiian Maid - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
7- At Waikiki - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
8- Little Heaven of the Seven Seas - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
9- You’re The One Rose - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
10- Kolopa - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
11- My Sweet Sweet - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
Length: 52:50 Released on: 12-13-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Lani Victor McIntire
