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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?

Maybe a university in Hawaii

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.

Dunno. Sounds Italian to me...

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.

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

It means "My Heart's Choice"

Yes we have no bananas.

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.

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

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

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

you guy's kill me

How is it pronounced?

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

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.

Scott, the key word in that response must be EX

Yes sir, he happily replied!

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.

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

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.

Bill, no way!

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

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.

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

I always thought "Ua" was an Italian word.