Sterling Mossman, a man as versatile as he was talented, literally led a double life. A detective with the Honolulu Police Department during the day, after dark he was one of Hawaii's most popular entertainers. His diversified careers earned him the nickname "Hula Cop". Holding forth from the stage of the famous Barefoot Bar at Queen's Surf in Honolulu with a unique potpourri of beautifully performed songs, rollicking comedy and some sharply honed but good-natured needling of the Barefoot Bar regulars and the tourists alike, Sterling Mossman became one of Hawaii's most popular entertainment attractions. Sterling Kilohana Mossman lived from February 3, 1920 to February of 1986.Length:2:25 Released on: 01-01-1959 Artist/Compiled by: Sterling Mossman & Barefoot Bar Gang
"Lucky's Hula" - Lucky Luck
Lucky Luck was a Hawaii media star in the 1950s and 1960s. A popular morning drive disc jockey in the AM, he also hosted his own live television show in the PM, "Lucky's Luau". Local entertainers led by Genoa Keawe and Chick Floyd served as his house bands, as Lucky's comedic talents took center stage. "Lucky's Hula" was his theme song, performed here by Lucky along with Mel Peterson, in front of Chick Floyd's combo. Robert Melvin "Lucky" Luck was born in Waco, Texas, on November 13, 1918, and we lost him on February 11, 1977. Length:2:32 Released on: 01-01-1963 Artist/Compiled by: Lucky Luck w/ Chick Floyd's Orchestra
"Puka In Kalihi" - Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs
In 1949, Hilo Hattie recorded a song composed by Andy Cummings campaigning for the "Puka In the Pali" (Nu'uanu Highway Tunnel). 30 years later, Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs wrote a tribute to completed "Puka In Kalihi" (Kalihi Valley Tunnel). Both tunnel projects linked the Windward side of O'ahu to Honolulu.Length:2:02 Released on: 01-01-1979 Artist/Compiled by: Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs
"Honolulu Hale" - Bill Ali'iloa Lincoln
"Honolulu Hale", composed by Matilda Kauwe to salute the Grand Opening of the new Honolulu City Hall, called "Honolulu Hale", is performed by Bill Ali'iloa Lincoln. Opened for business on Nov. 26, 1929, City Hall is a four-story rectangle with a six-story tower at the rear. The roof, covered in terracotta tile, is reticulated with looming sheds and hip forms. City Hall, or Honolulu Hale, was created to house all of Honolulu's municipal activities. Two wings were added to the building in 1951, and recently a sliding rain cover was added to the roof over the courtyard.Length:2:32 Released on: 01-01-1961 Artist/Compiled by: Bill Ali'iloa Lincoln
Po La'ila'i - (Mary Kawena Puku'i)
"Po La'ila'i" (A Calm Night), with words by Mary Kawena Puku'i (pictured) and music by Maddy K. Lam, shares a hula with an invitation to go for a walk on a moonlit night, while enjoying the sights and sounds of the countryside, and the fragrance of island flowers, "floating on the wings of a soft breeze"...
We in turn share this rare recording of "Po La'ila'i" by Louise Kaleiki & the Ho'oheno Serenaders in response to a request from Ethan Abbott, on behalf of his good friend, Coe Atherton. Mahalo Ethan.Length:2:38 Released on: 03-09-2008 Artist/Compiled by: Louise Kaleiki & Ho'oheno Serenaders
