"Hawai'i Aloha" is a Himeni song that has become the official closing song for ceremonies secular and sacred in Hawai'i. This version closes a TV retrospective of Don Ho's works from a 1988 music CD release. It's not the best performance, but it's all in the words."Hawai'i Aloha" by Rev. Lorenzo LyonsO Hawai'i, o sands of my birthMy native homeI rejoice in the heavenly blessings of youO beloved...
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The local CBS affiliate ran a 5 hour retrospective of Don Ho's career on 5/5/2007. One thing that the TV newsfolk mentioned was Don Ho's likely reaction to this emotional tribute. In short, he'd say "lighten up, let's play some music and have a good old time." In that spirit, here's another track from the 1988 TV tribute. (No, it's not "Tiny Bubbles.")
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This is so sad:52 year old Dayna Ho-Henry, daughter of recently deceased Don Ho, died less than a week after scattering her father's ashes. This actually happened a month ago, but the coroner's report was just released today. Lab tests confirmed that the cause of death was "toxic effects of methamphetamine", which means that the official statement calls this an "accidental meth overdose." Me...
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As the world celebrated Cinco De Mayo,just before sunset in Hawaii, islanders and visitors celebrated the life of Don Ho.This afternoon and evening was a celebration that Hawaii hasn't seen in years and may never see again. The love and affection for Don has always been strong here but emotions were running high as we said goodbye to an icon of the late twentieth century. For someone who has...
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A certain Mogger wondered aloud about a "19 song," and it struck me that there was something else to do besides listen to music at that age. This Kui Lee song was one of Don Ho's theme songs at Duke's when I was that age. (I was surprised that this was a Kui Lee tune; I'd always thought it was a rare Don Ho composition.) To those somewhat older than 19, take a sip, er, just do what the song say...
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As the world celebrated Cinco De Mayo,just before sunset in Hawaii, islanders and visitors celebrated the life of Don Ho.This afternoon and evening was a celebration that Hawaii hasn't seen in years and may never see again. The love and affection for Don has always been strong here but emotions were running high as we said goodbye to an icon of the late twentieth century. For someone who has...
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As the world celebrated Cinco De Mayo,just before sunset in Hawaii, islanders and visitors celebrated the life of Don Ho.This afternoon and evening was a celebration that Hawaii hasn't seen in years and may never see again. The love and affection for Don has always been strong here but emotions were running high as we said goodbye to an icon of the late twentieth century. For someone who has...
More >
This is so sad:52 year old Dayna Ho-Henry, daughter of recently deceased Don Ho, died less than a week after scattering her father's ashes. This actually happened a month ago, but the coroner's report was just released today. Lab tests confirmed that the cause of death was "toxic effects of methamphetamine", which means that the official statement calls this an "accidental meth overdose." Me...
More >
"Hawai'i Aloha" is a Himeni song that has become the official closing song for ceremonies secular and sacred in Hawai'i. This version closes a TV retrospective of Don Ho's works from a 1988 music CD release. It's not the best performance, but it's all in the words."Hawai'i Aloha" by Rev. Lorenzo LyonsO Hawai'i, o sands of my birthMy native homeI rejoice in the heavenly blessings of youO beloved...
More >
A certain Mogger wondered aloud about a "19 song," and it struck me that there was something else to do besides listen to music at that age. This Kui Lee song was one of Don Ho's theme songs at Duke's when I was that age. (I was surprised that this was a Kui Lee tune; I'd always thought it was a rare Don Ho composition.) To those somewhat older than 19, take a sip, er, just do what the song say...
More >
The local CBS affiliate ran a 5 hour retrospective of Don Ho's career on 5/5/2007. One thing that the TV newsfolk mentioned was Don Ho's likely reaction to this emotional tribute. In short, he'd say "lighten up, let's play some music and have a good old time." In that spirit, here's another track from the 1988 TV tribute. (No, it's not "Tiny Bubbles.")
More >
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