ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY is one of my faves since it mysteriously began to arrive about six months ago. Diablo Cody's column alone makes it worth reading, but all media are covered, subjectively with reviews and objectively with LISTS. I'm a Tabulation Junkie. The current E.W. double issue contains their lists of the top pop cultural people and things of the past 25 years. (The back page compresses a review going back to the beginning of time). Last night we put together some songs for a bed-ridden friend who loves Hawaiian music. Here, in no special order, are some songs that I never get tired of hearing:
- Ka Mamakakaua, Palani Vaughan
- Winds Of Waimanalo, Makapu'u Sand Band
- Kuu Lei Awapuhi, Hapa
- Days of My Youth, Kui Lee
- Mele O Kahoolawe, Olomana
- Kawohikukapolani, Makaha Sons
- More Love, More Power, David Kahiapo
- Kona Kai Opua, Richard Kauhi
- Toad Song, Keli'i Reichel
- Hoonanea, Willy K.
- United We Stand, Millicent Cummings
- We Are The Children, Country Comfort
- Just A Closer Walk With Thee, Melveen Leed
- Kamakani Kaili Aloha, Nathan Aweau
- The One They Call Hawaii, Pomai & Loeka
- Ke Ala O Ka Rose, Peter Moon
- Only Good Times, Beamer Brothers
- Waimanalo Blues, Pierre Grill
- Friends, Cecilio & Kapono
- Hoonanea, Willy K.
- Kuu Ipo Ika Hee Pue One, Beamer Brothers
- Waikiki, Invitations
- Sweet Someone, Don Ho
- He Po Lani Makamae, Makaha Sons with Robi Kahakalau
- Three Canoes, Walter Keale
- Lei Pakalana, Jesse Kalima
- Hawaii 78, Israel Kamkawiwo'ole
- Island Music, Leon & Malia
- Kaula Ili, Moe Keale
- Shells, Surfers
- All Hawaii Stands Together, Dennis Pavao
- Kaulananapua, Cyrus Green & George Groves
- Come To Me Gently, Olomana
- EA, Sudden Rush
- Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua, Gabby Pahinui
- Sweet Someone, Invitations
- Ahi Wela, Raymond Kane
- Oh Akua, Ken Emerson
- Beyond The Rainbow/Aloha Oe, Don Ho
OK, there are "choke" omissions. I made the CDs for my friend. This is a totally personal and eclectic list. We have over 13,000 titles in the WDG collection. I interviewed all but two of these musicians and many of the composers. That means a lot to me. Some are classic songs performed by artists other than those associated with the original recordings. ROLLING STONE magazine once featured "Desert Island Lists," comprised of songs one would take along if stranded on a lonely island. I am on an island, not stranded. But these tunes would keep me in touch with the aina -- and that, after all, is what aloha is about.
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