Gabby Pahinui - The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band Vo
Gabby Pahinui - The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band Vol. 1 (1975)
"When this came out in the mid 70's, Hawaiian music was very diverse. You had the new breed of artists like Cecilio & Kapono, Kalapana, and Country Comfort incorporating pop, rock, and folk, managing to gain an audience outside of the islands. But for the traditionalists, it also meant a time of change. Gabby kept to his guns and did what he did best. This album got attention in the U.S. and UK because of Ry Cooder's involvement. Before he exposed the world to the Buena Vista All Stars, he was jamming with Gabby Pahinui and his friends and managed to get this album released by Warner Bros. The big hit on this is the sweet ballad "Moonlight Lady", sung by Pahinui's son Bla. Part of this album was recorded in California, specifically for the orchestra and string sections, and when Gabby heard his songs being backed by the orchestra, it was he who cried. Anyone who lived in Hawai'i in the mid 70's will always remember "Moonlight Lady", and it's the song that makes thousands of transplanted Hawaiians very homesick." ~ customer review, amazon.com
1. Aloha Ka Manini 2:34
2. Ku'u Pua Lei Mokihana 3:58
3. Pu'uanahulu 6:21
4. Moani Ke 'Ala 2:45
5. Blue Hawaiian Moonlight 4:46
6. Moonlight Lady 4:23
7. E Nihi Ka Hele 4:28
8. Hawaiian Love 3:07
9. Wahine U'i 3:17
10. Chant 0:44
11. Ipo Lei Manu 4:45