Harry Lillis Crosby was born on May 3, 1903, in Tacoma, Washington.
“Bing” Crosby died on October 14, 1977 at the age of 74 while playing golf in Madrid, Spain.
He began playing drums and singing in a local band, but would soon become one of the largest stars ever with his records and movies.
Bing Crosby received 23 Gold records, sold more than 6 million records worldwide, and appeared on approximately 4,0000 radio broadcasts.
For this show, we’ll focus on some of our favorite Hawaiian music recorded by Bing Crosby.
This week's playlist:
1- In A Little Hula Heaven – Bing Crosby w/ Jimmy Dorsey
2- Mele Kalikikimaka – Bing Crosby w/ Andrew Sisters
3- Blue Hawaii – Bing Crosby w/ Lani McIntire & Hawaiians
4- Sweet Leilani – Bing Crosby w/ Lani McIntire & Hawaiians
5- Tradewinds – Bing Crosby w/ Dick McIntire & Harmony Hs
6- Song Of Old Hawaii – Bing Crosby w/ Dick McIntire & HHs
7- When You Dream About Hawaii – Bing Crosby w/ Dick McIntire
8- Remember Hawaii – Bing Crosby w/ Dick McIntire & HHs
9- Paradise Isle – Bing Crosby w/ Sam Koki & Paradise Isle Trio
10- My Isle Of Golden Dreams – Bing Crosby w/ Dick McIntire
11- To You Sweetheart Aloha – Bing Crosby w/ Dick McIntire
12- Beyond The Reef – Bing Crosby w/ Orchestra
Length: 56:19 Released on: 10-25-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Bing Crosby
Swinging Sixties Waikiki
The new modern Hawaiian sound burst upon the Waikiki scene in the early 1960s.
A reflection of the popularity of the Beatles, younger groups began performing in many of the taverns, lounges, and restaurants in Waikiki.
There seemed to be a watering hole in every Hotel lobby, and around every corner.
One could experience a different entertainer every evening.
Budding entertainers like Kui & Nani Lee, Don Ho, Zulu, Pat & his Paddlers, and Billy K & the Seamen all made their first recordings.
For this show, we’ll trace through all of those early 1960s records that you may have not heard before, or at least for a very long time.
This week's playlist:
1- Happy Me – Billy K. & the Seamen
2- Whee Ha Swing – Sonny Chillingworth
3- The Coed Song - Zulu
4- 1 Paddle 2 Paddle – Pat & his Paddlers
5- I’ll Remember You - Alvan
6- Taro Patch – Kui & Nani Lee
7- Califrisco – Don Ho
8- Hula Blues – Sonny Chillingworth
9- Kaleilehua – Billy K. & the Seamen
10- Where Is My Love Tonight? – Nani Lee
11- He Ono – Kui & Nani Lee
12- Ne’e Ne’e Mai A Pili – Zulu
13- Pupu A’o Ewa – Don Ho
14- When It’s Time To Go – Kui Lee
Length: 56:37 Released on: 10-18-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Various Artists
Iwalani Kahalewai
Charlotte Iwalani Wilson was born on January 25, 1934, in Waihee, Maui, Hawaii.
She began singing at age 6 for USO shows. Her career brought her to Honolulu where she eventually performed in many of Waikiki’s finest venues.
Iwa became a featured vocalist in the Alfred Apaka show, and later a member of the Halekulani Girls,
and a regular on the “Hawaii Calls” radio show.
Iwa married Sam Kahalewai and became Iwalani Kahalewai.
We lost Sam on November 20, 2008, and Iwalani joined him in Hula Heaven on August 4, 2009.
Today, we share some of her most morable recordings.
Length: 50:23 Released on: 10-11-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Iwalani Kahalewai
Supper Club Super Stars
A supper club was usually a small luxurious nightspot that was open late and provided entertainment, as well as dancing, food, and drink.
Supper club patrons often spent the entire evening there, from the cocktail hour early, to the night club style entertainment after dinner.
We’ll check out some of the favorite supper clubs of the Territory, and the super stars that headlined at those clubs.
This week's playlist:
1- Bali Hai – Alfred Apaka & the Villagemen @ Hawaiian Village
2- Pupu A’o Ewa – Don Ho @ Honey’s
3- In A Canoe – Ray Kinney w/ Lani McIntire &
Hawaiians
4- Kamalani O Keaukaha – George Kainapau w/ Lani McIntire
5- Aloha No Au I Ko Maka – Charles K L Davis @ Royal
6- Tradewind Island – Haunani Kahalewai @ Royal Hawaiian
7- Hanalei – Danny Kaleikini @ Kahala
8- Tomi Tomi – Harry Owens & Royal Hawaiian Hotel Orch
9- Haunani Mine – Marlene Sai @ Royal
10- Mapuna Ka Hala O Kailua – Brothers Cazimero @ Royal
11- Aloha Oe – Harry Owens & Royal Hawaiian Hotel Orch
Length: 54:35 Released on: 10-04-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Various Artists
Dynamic Duos
A duo consists of two musicians and/or singers that perform together.
The unit can be known as a couple, couplet, doublet, duo, pair, or twosome.
The classic traditional Hawaiian duo can consist of virtually any musical accompaniment.
Hawaiian duos can pair voices of soprano or alto, or even two falsetto voices.
Because of the incredible range of Hawaiian male singers, two men can sing duets as well as women.
We’ll trace the evolution of dynamic duos on Hawaiian recordings, featuring awesome twosomes of men & women, men & men, and women & women.
This week's playlist:
1- O Makalapua – Harry Owens & Royal Hawaiian Hotel Orch
2- Ia Ali’i No ‘Oe – Frank & Cathy Kawelo
3- Ku’u Lei Momi (Kaena) -George Kainapau & Vickie Rodrigues
4- Mahalo My Darling – Benny Kalama & Nina Keali’iwahamana
5- Ua Like No A Like – Helen Desha Beamer & Sam Kapu, Sr.
6- Lei Ilima – Mahiai & Sunbeam Beamer
7- Poli Anuanu – Rick & Sol Ho’opi’i
8- Hi’ilawe Falls – Nora Keahi Santos & Aunty Emma
9- Beautiful Kahana – Linda Dela Cruz & Bill Akamuhou
10- Dancing Under The Stars – Cy Ludington & Elaine Ako Spencer
11- Lei Of Memories – Ed Kenney & Dede Morgan
12- Lei Aloha Lei Makamae – Alfred Apaka & Haunani Kahalewai
Length: 56:28 Released on: 09-27-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Various Artists
