“Leina’ala” by Leina’ala Haili, was released on May 7, 1965, some 14 years before Territorial Airwaves launched on the radio.
On her debut long playing recording, Leina’ala Haili was 42 years old in 1965.
In this studio recording, you’ll hear the Makaha Records band singing backup live in the studio.
Leina’ala Halii played ukulele and sang lead,
Benny Saks played keyboards & sang support,
Sonny Kamahele played guitar & sang support,
Jimmy Kaopuiki played bass & sang support,
Billy Hew Len played steel guitar,
& Harold Chang played percussion.
So we’ll dive into our records archives to hear this classic recording.
Today, 50 plus years later, we’ll share this music.
This week's playlist:
1- Kalakaua – Leina’ala Haili
2- Nanea Ko’u Maka E Ka Le’a Le’a – Leina’ala Haili
3- Alika – Leina’ala Haili
4- Moku O Keawe - Leina’ala Haili
5- Kauoha Mai - Leina’ala Haili
6- Lei Nani - Leina’ala Haili
7- Hu’i E - Leina’ala Haili
8- I Ali’i No Oe - Leina’ala Haili
9- Na Pua Ka Ilima - Leina’ala Haili
10- E Ku’u Baby Hot Cha Cha - Leina’ala Haili
11- Kuahiwi Nani Oe - Leina’ala Haili
12- Pua Ahihi - Leina’ala Hail
Length: 53:11 Released on: 11-10-2017 Artist/Compiled by: Leina'ala Haili
