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Instrumental Favorites Of Hawaii
Joe Maize And His Cordsmen
Cover Photo: Marc Brody
Decca Records DL 4555 & DL 74555
1965
Decca Records DL 4555 & DL 74555
1965
From the back cover: "Hawaiian Dreams," the previous album by Joe Maize and his Cordsmen, turned out to be a best-selling answer to many dreams.
So now, the amazin' Mr. Maize does it again with this newly recorded follow-up album that once more warmly evokes the special magic of a journey to the Isle Of Dreams.
The reason for that success is easy to pinpoint. Joe Maize does more than merely strum his steel guitar with consummate skill; his artistry also deftly tugs at the heartstrings of everyone who has ever been to beautiful Hawaii – or secretly hopes to get there on a special someday.
Joe and his talented group owe a good part of their command of Hawaiian music to the frequent engagements they played in the Islands. His partner, Marty O'Conlon, does the distinctive musical arranging.
Aside from that, in a large measure, they have successfully spread their reputation – and some beguiling musical propaganda for the Pearl Of The Pacific – in a number of play dates throughout the posh Vegas-Tahoe circuit.
Lovely Hula Hands
The Hawaiian Wedding Song (Ke Kali New Au)
The Moon Of Manakoora
Hawaii Calls
Blue Hawaii
Island Farewell
Little Brown Gal
Bali H'ai
Pagan Love Song
Lotus
Hawaiian War Chant (Ta Hu Wa Hu Wai)
Golden Sea
NICE version of Bali Hai! Who would have thought, by the mundane cover, it'd be so good?
ReplyDeletethis is my great uncle joey maiziano. he was my favorite uncle when i was a kid, and i never even knew he was a musician until after he died. he was hilarious and always made time to play with us as kids.
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