In 1969, Hula Records released an album produced by Don McDiarmid, Jr., called, “Beautiful Kaua’i”, featuring Kawai Cockett.
Kawai Keanianiulaokalani Cockett was born in Puko’o, Molokai on September 24, 1938, and he passed away in Kaneohe, O’ahu at the age of 67 on September 20, 2006.
For this, his debut album, Kawai played ukulele and sang lead vocals.
His cousin, Charles Morton, played guitar.
His youngest brother, Puna Mahuiki, played electric guitar.
And the bass was played by Herman Wong & Bobby Pa’aluhi.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from “Beautiful Kauai” from 1969.
Length: 53:15 Released on: 05-18-2018 Artist/Compiled by: Kawai Cockett
Country Comfort - 1975
In 1975, Trim Records released an album produced by Cyrus Faryar, for Herb Pinensky, called, “We Are The Children”, featuring Country Comfort.
Country Comfort, a group formed in Waimanalo, featured:
Bill (Kaui) Enos on most of the lead vocals and guitar;
Chuckie Lee on lead acoustic guitar and harmony vocals;
& Jimmy Freudenberg on guitar and harmony vocals.
Eugene Matsumura played percussion, while Randy Lorenzo played bass, and electric guitar.
Although the band played at the Stye Restaurant in Niu Valley as early as 1971, they did not record until 1975, and broke up shortly after the release of their 2nd album in 1976.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from “We Are The Children” from 1975.
This week's playlist:
1- Sunlight, Moonlight – Country Comfort
2- Honky Tonk Wines – Country Comfort
3- Make It With You – Country Comfort
4- Waimanalo Blues – Country Comfort
5- To Be Lonely – Country Comfort
6- Railway Stations – Country Comfort
7- We Are The Children – Country Comfort
8- Rainy Day Song – Country Comfort
9- Country Palace – Country Comfort
10- Manha De Carnaval – Country Comfort
Length: 55:16 Released on: 05-11-2018 Artist/Compiled by: Country Comfort
Richard Kauhi - Reflections
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: 05-04-2018 Artist/Compiled by: Richard Kauhi
Keola Beamer - 1972
In 1972, Music of Polynesia Records released an album produced by Jack de Mello called, “Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar In The Real Old Style”, featuring Keola Beamer.
Keola Beamer was just 21 years old when he recorded this album, showcasing his unique approach of fusing traditional slack key performances with splashes of inventive contemporary musical images.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from “Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar In The Real Old Style” from 1972.
This week's playlist:
1- Real Old Style – Keola Beamer
2- Wi Ha – Keola Beamer
3- Pua Lililehua – Keola Beamer
4- Hawaiian Cowboy – Keola Beamer
5- The Beauty of Mauna Kea – Keola Beamer
6- Kawohikukapulani – Keola Beamer
7- Lovely Hula Hands – Keola Beamer
8- Guava Tree – Keola Beamer
9- Pupu Hinuhinu – Keola Beamer
10- Kaulana na Pua – Keola Beamer
11- Adios Kealoha – Keola Beamer
Length: 53:29 Released on: 04-27-2018 Artist/Compiled by: Keola Beamer
Kahauanu Lake Trio - 1964
In 1964, Hula Records released an album produced by Don McDiarmid, Jr. called, “Hawaiian Style”, featuring The Kahauanu Lake Trio.
The Kahauanu Lake Trio consisted of
Kahauanu Lake on ukulele & vocals;
His brother, Tommy Lake, on acoustic stand up bass & vocals;
And Al Machida on acoustic guitar and vocals.
And for this recording, Al Ka’ailau was featured on electric guitar.
While performing at the Halekulani Hotel in Waikiki, they recorded this album.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from “Hawaiian Style” from 1964.
This week's playlist:
1- Hu’ehu’e – Kahauanu Lake Trio
2- Nani Wale A Ka Mahina – Kahauanu Lake Trio
3- Ku’u Hoa Hololio – Kahauanu Lake Trio
4- Wahine Holo Lio – Kahauanu Lake Trio
5- Pua ‘Ahihi – Kahauanu Lake Trio
6- Punalu’u – Kahauanu Lake Trio
7- Aloha ‘Ia ‘O Waianae – Kahauanu Lake Trio
8- Ka Pua U’i – Kahauanu Lake Trio
9- Ka Paniolo Nui O Moloka’i – Kahauanu Lake Trio
10- Malolo – Kahauanu Lake Trio
11- Penei No – Kahauanu Lake Trio
Length: 53:59 Released on: 04-20-2018 Artist/Compiled by: Kahauanu Lake Trio
