Hawaiian Band Vol. 1 [Import]

Ry Cooder, Gabby Pahinui | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 7, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Edsel Records UK
• ASIN: B00004RGL9
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,669 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #42 in Music > Indie Music > Blues > Contemporary Blues

Track Listings

1. Aloha Ka Manini

2. Ku'u Pua Lei Mokihana

3. Pu'uanahulu

4. Moanl Ker'ala

5. Blue Hawaiian Moonlight

6. Moonlight Lady

7. E Nihi Ka Hele

8. Hawaiian Love

9. Wahini U'l

10. Oli Komo

11. Ipo Lei Manu

Editorial Reviews

Long before Ry Cooder hooked up with Cuban musicians to such great critical and commercial success, he recorded this album in 1974 in Hawaii with Gabby Pahinui and his band. This version has been repackaged to include the lyrics and a new booklet of notes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hawaiian 'Slack-Key' Guitar at its best!---Start Here!, August 5, 2000

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James Otterstrom (Big Bear City, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hawaiian Band Vol. 1 (Audio CD)

I first listened to this record back in the '70s through my interest in Ry Cooder. Because of that listening, for the past 25 years, I have been a devotee of Hawaiian 'Slack-Key' guitar. Gabby Pahinui & friends changed the way I listen to music. This record sings to the sensitivity, joy, and sadness of a traditional way of life whose generous values stood counterpoint to the greedy reality of todays' multi-national corporate-state. The album reeks kindness, gentleness, and love, through impeccable musicianship. These legendary performances by Gabby Pahinui & Sons, Sonny Chillingsworth, and Atta Issacs etc., make this record the jumping off point for discovery of Hawaiian folk music. Whether you eventually dig back to the early days of Sol Hoopii, The Tau Moe Family, and Roy Smeck--or forward to contemporary recordings by Led Kaapana, Bob Brozman, or Gabby's sons, Cyril, Bla, & Martin--your journey starts here.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gabby, Hawaiian legend, April 30, 2008

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W. J. Chang (Yorba Linda, Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hawaiian Band Vol. 1 (Audio CD)

The previous reviewer captures the essence of what this is all about with one of his sentences: "This record sings to the sensitivity, joy, and sadness of a traditional way of life whose generous values stood counterpoint to the greedy reality of todays' multi-national corporate-state."

As someone who was raised on Oahu and now finds himself living on the mainland, I find myself being brought to tears by the music found on this album. This is beautiful music straight from the big heart of a true Hawaiian and if you understand this, you will also be touched deeply.

Mahalo nui loa, Gabby. Aloha oe.