Aloha Oe; Hawaiian Paradise
Leo Addeo His Orchestra and Chorus
Produced by Ethel Gabriel
RCA Camden CAS-853
1965
From the back cover: The distinctive flavor and flair of Leo Addeo's musical touch are evident in everything he arranges and records, whether it's enchanting pop ballads, light and scintillating novelty tunes, or the music of Hawaiian Addeo specialty. Perhaps it's his deep background of arranging experience with such luminaries as Larry Clinton, Frankie Carle, Gene Krupa and Hugo Winterhalter that enables him to find a delightful freshness in songs old and new. Here again, in a musical return to Hawaii, Leo Addeo adds something different to his traditional treatment of Island melodies. For the first time, he combines instrumental and Hawaiian-style choral arrangements, and the combination is outstanding. Instruments and chorus create a new Addeo atmosphere in which you can almost hear the soft wind rustling the palm trees and the warm Pacific gliding up and down the glistening beaches.
There's authenticity in Hawaiian music by Leo Addeo. He uses all of the Hawaiian percussion instruments from steel guitars and tom-toms to native feathered gourds. (Although the feathers probably don't actually contribute to the "sound," if you use your imagination you can picture the movements of the colorful instruments and there's a certain authentic flavor that adds to your listening enjoyment.)
The eleven melodies Leo Addeo has selected for this album reflect the true musical moods of Hawaii. Most are familiar, and all contribute to an over-all musical portrait of this languid, enchanting isle of romance.
Love and romance are, of course, synonymous with Hawaii, and the Addeo orchestra and chorus are tender as the evening breeze with such musical love potions as Love Song of Kalua, Love Song of Hawaii and Love Letters in the Sand.
Love and sadness ofttimes go hand in hand, and Leo captures the full heart tug of such unforgettable Hawaiian melodies as Aloha Oe and To You Sweetheart, Aloha. The latter is another gem from the pen of Harry Owens, famous for his Hawaiian music.
The incredible beauty and magic spell of the fabled Hawaiian Islands are reflected in Sing Me a Song of the Islands, Sleepy Lagoon, On Treasure Island. Then, too, there's Leo's interpretation of Pearly Shells, a very recent popular hit.
Here is the music of a HAWAIIAN PARADISE by a musical talent who responds to the magic, moods and melodies of these enchanting islands. Hawaii's 630,000 citizens can't be wrong. They rate among Leo Addeo's most enthusiastic fans.
RCA Camden CAS-853
1965
From the back cover: The distinctive flavor and flair of Leo Addeo's musical touch are evident in everything he arranges and records, whether it's enchanting pop ballads, light and scintillating novelty tunes, or the music of Hawaiian Addeo specialty. Perhaps it's his deep background of arranging experience with such luminaries as Larry Clinton, Frankie Carle, Gene Krupa and Hugo Winterhalter that enables him to find a delightful freshness in songs old and new. Here again, in a musical return to Hawaii, Leo Addeo adds something different to his traditional treatment of Island melodies. For the first time, he combines instrumental and Hawaiian-style choral arrangements, and the combination is outstanding. Instruments and chorus create a new Addeo atmosphere in which you can almost hear the soft wind rustling the palm trees and the warm Pacific gliding up and down the glistening beaches.
There's authenticity in Hawaiian music by Leo Addeo. He uses all of the Hawaiian percussion instruments from steel guitars and tom-toms to native feathered gourds. (Although the feathers probably don't actually contribute to the "sound," if you use your imagination you can picture the movements of the colorful instruments and there's a certain authentic flavor that adds to your listening enjoyment.)
The eleven melodies Leo Addeo has selected for this album reflect the true musical moods of Hawaii. Most are familiar, and all contribute to an over-all musical portrait of this languid, enchanting isle of romance.
Love and romance are, of course, synonymous with Hawaii, and the Addeo orchestra and chorus are tender as the evening breeze with such musical love potions as Love Song of Kalua, Love Song of Hawaii and Love Letters in the Sand.
Love and sadness ofttimes go hand in hand, and Leo captures the full heart tug of such unforgettable Hawaiian melodies as Aloha Oe and To You Sweetheart, Aloha. The latter is another gem from the pen of Harry Owens, famous for his Hawaiian music.
The incredible beauty and magic spell of the fabled Hawaiian Islands are reflected in Sing Me a Song of the Islands, Sleepy Lagoon, On Treasure Island. Then, too, there's Leo's interpretation of Pearly Shells, a very recent popular hit.
Here is the music of a HAWAIIAN PARADISE by a musical talent who responds to the magic, moods and melodies of these enchanting islands. Hawaii's 630,000 citizens can't be wrong. They rate among Leo Addeo's most enthusiastic fans.
Intro: Aloha Oe; Hawaiian Paradise
Pearly Shells
Love Letters In The Sand
Love Song Of Hawaii
Sleepy Lagoon
Sing Me A Song Of The Islands
Hawaiian Memories
On Treasure Island
Love Song Of Kalua
Medley: To You Sweetheart, Aloha; Aloha Oe
It's very pretty! I like it! Where's my tiki drink?
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