Anyone heard these Hawaiian albums?

Jeff Strouse · Post by **Jeff Strouse** » 7 Feb 2003 2:05 pm

I ran across these LP's on the internet and wondered if there is any steel guitar:

Duke Kahanamoku's "Favorites" (this isn't the live Beachboy album recorded just before Duke's passing)

Richard Kauhi & the Polynesians "Hawaiian Sunset"

Barney Isaacs, Jr "Aloha From Hawaii" (1966)

I know the Barney Isaacs album will have steel, but has anyone heard the other two?

Mahalo!

Dave Mayes · Post by **Dave Mayes** » 7 Feb 2003 6:38 pm

Jeff,
I don't own & haven't heard any of those albums, but I did see a discography that listed Barney Isaacs as the steeler on the "Duke" LP.

Ron Whitfield · Post by **Ron Whitfield** » 8 Feb 2003 12:21 pm

Jeff, I can only comment on the 'Duke' LP. It is a compilation of great Hawaiian artists of the 50/60s, from which I have heard a terrific cut by Gabby Pahinui(on steel)that I don't think is on any other. This tune alone is worth the price of admission, and the few others I've heard off it are also very good. The only person I know of who has a copy is Keith Haugen, friend of George 'K'. Lake who may be willing to help in contacting Mr. Haugen, as I don't have his email add. at the moment to give you(maybe later). The 'Duke' LP has not been reissued and is not available anywhere that I know of. It is very hard to find, I've been trying for years. Please inform of any success. Good luck!

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Ron Whitfield · Post by **Ron Whitfield** » 8 Feb 2003 5:58 pm

My friend Col. Pfeifer just gave me the song listing for the 'Duke' LP. Side A- The Story Starts by Andy Cummings, Ka Makani Kaili Aloha by Gabby Pahinui, Ka Lei E(slack key)by Louis Akau, Pikaki by Andy, Hame Pila by Gabby w/Varoa Tiki on congas, Maunakea by Chas. Miller, Kuulani by Norman Isaacs. Side B- Waikiki by Andy, Pidgin English Hula by Varoa, Meleana E & Keawaiki by Gabby, Hanohano Hawaii by Louis, That's What the Lei Said to Me & A Flower Lei by Varoa, My Little Grass Shack by Gabby/Norman/Chas., The Hawaiian Wedding Song by Gabby/Chas.. Thanx again Col.!

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Jeff Strouse · Post by **Jeff Strouse** » 9 Feb 2003 7:04 am

Wow! Sounds like it's going to be a winner. Thanks Ron! I can't wait to receive it now.

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 9 Feb 2003 12:20 pm

Hawaiian Sunset I bought a copy about 30 years ago if it's the same it is pretty good L.P.

Terry

Jeff Au Hoy · Post by **Jeff Au Hoy** » 9 Feb 2003 1:29 pm

Ralph H. Moorehead · Post by **Ralph H. Moorehead** » 9 Feb 2003 2:42 pm

I have the album by Richard Kauhi. No Steel solos but good overall album with good steel backing