The terms A-side and B-side used to refer to a two-sided phonograph record. The A-side was usually the featured song that the producer hoped would receive radio airplay and become a ‘hit’.
The B-side, or flipside, was a secondary song, or a song thought less appealing to radio announcers.
For this show, we’ll begin a mini-series, focusing on songs that were thought to be B-sides when released. Our first artist of B-sides is Sol Ho'opi'
i.
This week's playlist:
1- Keola Nalimu - Sol Ho'opi'i Novelty Quartette
2- 12th Street Rag - Sol Ho'opi'i Novelty Five
3- Duke Kahanamoku - Sol Ho'opi'i Novelty Quartette w/ Sol K. Bright
4- Come On Nancy - Sol Ho'opi'i Novelty Quartette
5- Meleana E - Sol Ho'opi'i
Novelty Quartette
6- Henehene Kou Aka - Sol Ho'opi'i Novelty Quartette
7- Stack O Lee Blues - Sol Ho'opi'i Novelty Five
8- Pulupe - Sol Ho'opi'i Novelty Quartette
9- Hawaiian Honeymoon - Sol Ho'opi'i Novelty Quartette w/ Sol K. Bright
10- Hualalai - Sol Ho'opi'i Novelty Quartette
11- Weave a Lei, Flower Lei - Sol Ho'opi'i Novelty Quartette w/ Sol K. Bright
Length: 55:15 Released on: 01-10-2020 Artist/Compiled by: Sol Ho'opi'i
Classic Rerun - 40th annual New Years Party
As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we bring back some of our most requested shows for Classic Rerun. Enjoy!
As the old year was ending in ancient times in Hawaii, Kahuna associated with certain heiau on the Western side of each inhabited Hawaiian island would watch for the appearance of “Na Huihui o Makali’i”, a star cluster that appears in the evening sky.
Once “Makali’i” was seen, the next new moon would begin the “Makahiki” season, a 4-month period when warfare was prohibited, and people celebrated with games and sports.
When Westerners arrived with their tradition of the New Year’s celebration, it coincided with the Hawaiians practice of Makahiki. Thus, “Hau’oli Makahiki Hou” now says “Happy New Year!”
Today, we’ll spin some lyrical libations, as we share our 40th annual Territorial New Year’s Party.
This week's playlist:
1- Hau’oli Makahiki Hou – Genoa Keawe
2- Hawaiian Hospitality – Ted Fio Rito
3- Let’s Go For Broke – Andy Iona
4- Okole Maluna – Andy Iona
5- A Wee Doech An’ Doris – Sol K. Bright
6- Geevum – Don Ho
7- Welakahou –Ed Kenney
8- Koni Au I Ka Wai – Harry Owens
9- Pau Pilikia – Ernest & Freddie Tavares
10- I’m Pau – Dick McIntire & Harmony Hawaiians
11- Right on – Waikiki Girls
12- Auld Lang Syne – Leo Nahenahe Singers
Length: 56:00 Released on: 01-03-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Various Artists
Classic Rerun - 40th Territorial Xmas Party
As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we bring back some of our most requested shows for Classic Rerun. Enjoy!
The Leo Nahenahe Singers were led by Noelani Kanoho Mahoe, with Mona Noelani Teves, Ethelynne Kaleimokihana Teves, & Lynette Kaopuiki Paglinawan.
They were backed up on this Hawaiian Christmas recording by leader Harold Hakuole on bass, Francis Ho’okano on vibes, Albert Ka’ailau on guitar, Clarence Hohu on drums, & Leland Atta Isaacs on slack key guitar.
In this program, 50+ years later, we’ll share this memorable music.
This week's playlist:
1- Mele Kalikimaka – Leo Nahenahe Singers
2- Wheeha E Kakou - Leo Nahenahe Singers
3- Christmas Chopsticks - Leo Nahenahe Singers
4- Mele Kalikimaka Ia ‘Oe - Leo Nahenahe Singers
5- Little Drummer Boy - Leo Nahenahe Singers
6- Deck The Halls - Leo Nahenahe Singers
7- ‘Oli ‘Oli Makahiki Hou - Leo Nahenahe Singers
8- Merry Christmas Ia Kakou - Leo Nahenahe Singers
9- Kana Kaloka - Leo Nahenahe Singers
10- Christmas Luau - Leo Nahenahe Singers
11- Silent Night - Leo Nahenahe Singers
Length: 53:44 Released on: 12-27-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Various Artists
Classic Rerun - Richard Kauhi - Reflections
As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we bring back some of our most requested shows for Classic Rerun. Enjoy!
In 1968, Waikiki Records released an album produced by Tommy Kearns called, “The Reflections Of Richard Kauhi and his Piano”, featuring Richard Kauhi.
Richard Kapapanuihanaumoku Kauhi was born on May 21, 1929 and we lost him at the age of 49 to lung cancer on January 21, 1979.
After breaking in with The Kalima Brothers in 1942, he created the Richard Kauhi Quartet in 1948. But in 1951, he left Hawaii for a solo career in California.
He returned to Hawaii in 1968, shortly after this album was released.
He performed in numerous clubs including Trappers in the Hyatt Regency Waikiki.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from “The Reflections of Richard Kauhi and his Piano” from 1968.
This week's playlist:
1- E Mau – Richard Kauhi
2- Kona Kai Opua – Richard Kauhi
3- Ka’ahumanu – Richard Kauhi
4- Marcella Wahine – Richard Kauhi
5- Pua Carnation – Richard Kauhi
6- He Ona La – Richard Kauhi
7- Muliwai – Richard Kauhi
8- Pua Maeole – Richard Kauhi
9- None Hula – Richard Kauhi
10- Lei Lokelani – Richard Kauhi
11- Kamakani Kaili Aloha – Richard Kauhi
Length: 52:42 Released on: 12-20-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Richard Kauhi
Classic Rerun - Folk Songs of Hawaii - 1963
As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we bring back some of our most requested shows for Classic Rerun. Enjoy!
Many look upon the Hawaiian Renaissance of the 1970s as a time of cultural reconnection for Hawaii’s people.
But the Renaissance could not have occurred unless there was an awakening to begin the process of rediscovery.
Folk Songs of Hawaii was the cross over album, featuring Noelani Kanoho Mahao, Ka’upena Wong, and the Leo Nahenahe Singers, that first captured the interest of Hawaii’s youth, already immersed in the Hootenany folk scene of the early 1960s.
So we’ll dive into our records archives to hear our favorite Folk Songs of Hawaii music from 1963.
Today, we’ll share this music.
This week's playlist:
1- Mai Ho’eu’eu Mai ‘Oe – Leo Nahenahe Singers
2- Holu Nape – Noelani Kanoho Mahoe w/ L.N.S.
3- Sassy – Leo Nahenahe Singers
4- Alika Spoehr Hula – Ka’upena Wong w/ L.N.S.
5- Ku’u Lei Pupu – Ka’upena Wong w/ L.N.S.
6- Lei Kiele – Noelani w/ Leo Nahenahe Singers
7- Kulikuli Pepeiao – Noelani w/ Leo Nahenahe S.
8- Tutu – Ka’upena Wong w/ Leo Nahenahe Singers
9- Kaulana Na Pua – Edward Kanoho w/ L.N.S.
10- Leo Nahenahe – Leo Nahenahe Singers
11- Ka Moa’e – Edward Kanoho w/ Leo Nahenahe
12- Ku’u Lei ‘Awapuhi – Leo Nahenahe Singers
Length: 54:21 Released on: 12-13-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Leo Nahenahe Singers
