Aloha Oe; Hawaiian Paradise
Leo Addeo His Orchestra and Chorus
RCA Camden CAS-853
1965
Leo Addeo was a key RCA house arranger for most of the 50s and 60. This is his 6th RCA album.
The record is a pleasant 60s blend of AM radio easy listening and Hawaiian flavored music.
RCA tries to sell this LP as "authentic" because Addeo 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 Addeo that adds to your listening enjoyment.). Really… that was copy found on the back cover.
Addeo features an organ on this set which is cool and adds a bit of interest to the music.
It's very pretty! I like it! Where's my tiki drink?
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