Translation please!!

Morgan Scoggins · Post by **Morgan Scoggins** » 20 Jul 2009 4:42 pm

I am in the middle of the Jerry Byrd Steel Guitar Course. I learned a Hawaiian song called " U Like No Like". Does anyone know what that means?

Bo Legg · Post by **Bo Legg** » 20 Jul 2009 5:01 pm

Maybe a university in Hawaii

Billy Tonnesen · Post by **Billy Tonnesen** » 20 Jul 2009 7:53 pm

My Heart's Choice - This is the translation per when I Google'd it. This is a standard Hawaiian classic song from the 30's written by a non-Hawaiian. I learned it back around 1940 when taking Hawaiian lessons.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 20 Jul 2009 8:06 pm

Dunno. Sounds Italian to me...

Ray Montee · Post by **Ray Montee** » 20 Jul 2009 8:25 pm

According to an album by the Royal Hawaiian Guitars,
entitled Hawaiian Golden Hits, the song to which you refer is listed as: "U A Like No A Like"/

Just tho't I'd toss this in to stir up a little controversy by way of another authoritorian source.

JERRY BYRD of course, plays on this LP.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 20 Jul 2009 8:40 pm

I learned a Hawaiian song called " U Like No Like". Does anyone know what that means?

It means "My Heart's Choice"

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 20 Jul 2009 8:55 pm

Yes we have no bananas.

Morgan Scoggins · Post by **Morgan Scoggins** » 21 Jul 2009 9:07 am

thanks for the replys. I also appreciate the "Hollywood Squares" answers from Bo and Jim.
I have always had a kind of " dry" sense of humor, but in todays world, with most people waiting to be offended, I sometimes get in trouble.Usually my attempts at this type of humor just goes over their heads.
I am reminded of my Maternal Grandfather, Morgan Green, from whom I must have inherited my humor. He was as dry as dust with his. A neighbor came over to our house once to use the phone. She came in,asked for the phone, a drink of water and then asked for the phone book. My Grandfather coldly asked, " Can I dial the number for you? "
I guess I have found a place here on the SGF where humor is appreciated and most people don't get all bent out of shape everytime someone says something funny that can be misunderstood.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 21 Jul 2009 11:45 am

Don't encourage us too much, Morgan. You might come to regret it...

Tracy Sheehan · Post by **Tracy Sheehan** » 21 Jul 2009 11:58 am

What Morgan said.

My sense of humor which i got from my dad has got me in dutch also.

Dick Wood · Post by **Dick Wood** » 23 Jul 2009 12:12 pm

Morgan,So are you saying U Like or No Like what Jim said?

Paul Wade · Post by **Paul Wade** » 23 Jul 2009 12:47 pm

you guy's kill me

admin · Post by **b0b** » 23 Jul 2009 12:49 pm

How is it pronounced?

Steve Feldman · Post by **Steve Feldman** » 26 Jul 2009 8:45 am

I think it's an offshoot of an old island ballad called: "Me No Like, U Fat"

Scott Shipley · Post by **Scott Shipley** » 26 Jul 2009 8:52 am

I think it's an offshoot of an old island ballad called: "Me No Like, U Fat"

I know that one! I used to sing it to my ex-wife all the time.

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Robert Harper · Post by **Robert Harper** » 26 Jul 2009 9:31 am

Scott, the key word in that response must be EX

Scott Shipley · Post by **Scott Shipley** » 26 Jul 2009 10:11 am

Yes sir, he happily replied!

Dr. Hugh Jeffreys · Post by **Dr. Hugh Jeffreys** » 26 Jul 2009 5:34 pm

I recall playing that when I was c. 9 or 10. It was called Sweet Constancy (ua like noa like). It was recorded by Lani McIntire.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 26 Jul 2009 6:11 pm

Can't make the link work but copy and paste the link below into your browser:

http://mog.com/music/Bob_Brozman/Kika_K ... _No_a_Like

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 27 Jul 2009 5:06 am

Doug. I read through the lyrics on the song you posted.

What is up with the "other subtle odors" line??

Can you post a graphic description of what that might mean.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 27 Jul 2009 8:38 am

Bill, no way!

Post by **b0b** » 27 Jul 2009 1:15 pm

How is the title of the song pronounced? Is it Hawaiian language or pidgin English?

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 28 Jul 2009 12:07 pm

YOU a LEEKAY NOAH LeeKAY.. with the "A" as in the "A" of Hat.
"YOU a" tied, like EWER (the vase)
NOAH (The Arkwright)
and Lee as Marvin and Kay as in Kay Costa.
Not Pidgin, true Hawaiian.

James Fleming · Post by **James Fleming** » 17 Sep 2009 6:19 am

Good Day,

Can anyone fill me in on where to find Jerry Byrds course for 6 string Lap Steel?

I'm sure it's on here somewhere, but I am Technologically Challenged when it comes to searching this site.

Tnks,

Jim

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 17 Sep 2009 7:21 am

I always thought "Ua" was an Italian word.

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Translation please!!

Translation please!!

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