Songs of the Islands
Songs of the Islands
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Our Take
Our Take
Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your grass skirts because we're about to embark on a tropical journey with Harry Owens & His Royal Hawaiians' "Songs Of The Islands - Hawaiian Magic 1937-57." This collection is like a coconut-scented time machine, transporting us back to the golden era of Hawaiian music.
Owens and his band serve up a veritable feast of ukulele twangs, steel guitar slides, and harmonious crooning that'll make you feel like you're swaying in a hammock under a palm tree. From the upbeat rhythms of "Papio" to the dreamy melodies of "My Little Grass Shack," each track is a sun-soaked delight that'll have you craving a mai tai and a lei.
The album perfectly captures the essence of Hawaiian music, with its blend of traditional island sounds and American jazz influences. It's impossible not to tap your toes and imagine yourself sipping a coconut cocktail on a white sandy beach.
So grab your flowery shirt, dust off your ukulele, and get ready to be transported to a tropical paradise with Harry Owens & His Royal Hawaiians. This album is a dose of sunshine in musical form, guaranteed to brighten even the gloomiest of days. Mahalo, Harry, for bringing a little slice of paradise into our lives. Aloha!
Track Listing
Track Listing
1. Down Where the Trade Winds Blow
2. Dancing Under the Stars
3. King's Serenade
4. O-ke-le-ma-lu-na
5. Ta-hu-wa-hu-wa
6. Ua Like Noa Like
7. Na 'Lii
8. Oni Oni (The Wiggle)
9. Tomi Tomi
10. Beneath a Banyan Tree
11. Dreamy Hawaiian Moon
12. Sweet Hawaiian Chimes
13. Song of the Islands
14. Aloha Oe
15. Hawaiian Paradise
16. Sing a Hula Song
17. Little Angel
18. Ukelele Lady
19. Song of the Sea
20. Sweet Hawaiian Moonlight
21. Calling All Lovers
22. Tomai Ho Eu Eu
23. Princess Poo Poo-ly Has Plenty Papaya
24. Poi My Boy Will Make a Man of You
Disc: 2
1. Purple Hills of Hawaii
2. Cocoanut Grove
3. Maui Girl
4. The Laughing Song
5. Down On Ami Ami Oni Ini Isle
6. Sweet Leilani
7. To You, Sweetheart, Aloha
9. Poi, My Boy
10. Huapala
8. My Isle of Golden Dreams
11. Sing Me a Song of the Islands
12. Princess Poo-poo-ly
13. You Like No a Like
14. Aloha Oe
15. Song of the Sunset
16. Menahune Lullaby
17. Voice of the Trade Winds
18. Cool Head, Main Thing
19. Tradewind
20. Bora Bora
21. Moraea
22. Come Back to Raratonga
23. Hawaii My Island
24. Polynesian Holiday
25. Iaoroana
Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns
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About the artist
Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians
Harry Owens & His Royal Hawaiians may not be a household name in the UK, but on the sunny shores of Hawaii, they are nothing short of music royalty. Led by the multi-talented composer and bandleader Harry Owens, this group has been wowing audiences with their unique blend of Hawaiian music and jazz for decades. Owens, with his infectious smile and ukulele in hand, is a true showman who knows how to get a crowd on their feet. His band, the Royal Hawaiians, are a tight-knit group of musicians who bring a level of skill and passion to their performances that is truly awe-inspiring. From smooth crooning to lively hula music, they can do it all. Their music is a delightful mix of traditional Hawaiian melodies and swinging jazz rhythms that will transport you straight to the beaches of Waikiki. With their smooth harmonies and infectious energy, it's no wonder that they have become a staple of Hawaiian music culture. So, if you're looking for a musical escape to a tropical paradise, look no further than Harry Owens & His Royal Hawaiians. Their music is like a warm ray of sunshine on a gloomy day, guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a ukulele in your hands. Trust us, you won't want to miss out on this musical journey to the islands.
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