Best of 1 [Original recording reissued]

Kalapana | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 18, 1997)
• Original Release Date: 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Punahele Productions
• ASIN: B000005U24
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,892 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #72 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > Pacific Islands

Track Listings

1. Hurt

2. When the Morning Comes

3. Moon and Stars

4. You Make It Hard

5. Nightbird

6. (For You) I'd Chase a Rainbow

7. Lost Again

8. Inarajan

9. To Be True

10. Dorothy Louise

11. What Do I Do

12. Alisa Lovely

13. Naturally

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of Kalapana Vol. 1, July 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Best of 1 (Audio CD)

The 13 tracks on this CD present Kalapana's best and most accessible tracks in one neat single-disc package. This has all their most-played songs on Hawaii pop radio during their 70's run, splitting the tracks evenly among the two vocalists: Mackey Feary's light jazzy delivery is countered with Malani Bilyeu's wistful introspective crooning. Although this may lack a few important cuts such as the jazzy, experimental "Black Sand", I highly recommend this CD as an introduction to this group for those who like light romantic soft rock. The best tracks include "Night Bird", "For You I'd Chase a Rainbow", and the Hall & Oates cover of "When the Morning Comes."

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hawaii's Golden Age of Soft/Pop, February 10, 2003

By 

Daniel Douglass "Dan" (Honolulu, HI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best of 1 (Audio CD)

This compilation is the pinnacle of Hawaii's pop golden age in the seventies. The local-pop market here has since morphed with strong roots and raga-reggae influences. The late Mackey Feary's smooth melodies well represent island romance while Malani Bilyeu's voice flares with traditional island fervor. The lyrical content is simply skillful. The vocal harmonizations and instrumental mix are uplifting. Every track is a champion.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kona Girl, March 14, 2006

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Rohan Rain "KonaGirl" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best of 1 (Audio CD)

The unique blend of island sounds, pop/jazz music set an unforgetable album. The song's, "Naturally", and "You Make It Hard", will forever remind me of home. Kalapana will relax, revive, and uplift your spirit every time you hear this wonderful album. Although, far from home this music takes me home everytime.