In 1968, Lehua Records released their 1st album, called, “Al Lopaka & the Leahi’s”, featuring Al Lopaka.
Alton Joseph Lopez was born in Lanai City, Lanai on January 6, 1943.
Al Lopaka died from injuries suffered in a polo accident on July 2, 1985, at the age of 42.
Al juggled his performing with polo.
When this LP was recorded in 1968, Al was just 24.
The Leahi’s featured:
Randy Ahlo, 20, on keyboards,
Kaipo Yomes, 23, on vibes,
George Watson, 23, on bass,
& Billy Williams, 19, on drums.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from “Al Lopaka & the Leahi’s” from 1968.
This week's playlist:
1- Kona Kai Opua – Al Lopaka
2- Gentle On My Mind – Al Lopaka
3- Sassy – Al Lopaka
4- Salomila – Al Lopaka
5- You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me – Al Lopaka
6- Na ‘Lii – Al Lopaka
7- Faithfully Yours – Al Lopaka
8- We’ll Sing In The Sunshine – Al Lopaka
9- The New U.S.E.D. – Al Lopaka
10- Goodnight Leilani E – Al Lopaka
11- Welcome To My World – Al Lopaka
Length: 52:53 Released on: 07-06-2018 Artist/Compiled by: Al Lopaka & the Leahis
