Tahitian Paradise - Eddie Lund

 

Hypocrite D'Amour

Tahitian Paradise

Mutiny On The Bounty Drummers

Eddie Lund And His Tahitians

Composed and Arranged by Eddie Lund 

Cover Photo and Design: Frank Gauna

Liner Design: Joe Lebow

Recording Engineer: Jim Walters

ABC-Paramount ABC-444

1963

From Billboard - March 23, 1963: Each year many, many Polynesian-flavored albums appear, but here's one that stands out a bit over the rest for its authentic flavor, good vocal performances in the traditional manner, and fine ukulele, guitar and percussion backing. The tunes include a Tahitian-styled rock and roller, a cha-cha, and many with strong folk flavor of the Islands. Set has good sound and a legitimate ring.

Manea (Rarotonga Love Song) - Loma with Eddie Lund & His Tahitians

Directly translated as "You're Lovely," this is a romantic ballad of Rarotonga, one of the Cook Islands

Hypocrite D'Amour (Love's Hypocrite) - Lafine with Eddie Lund & His Tahitians

A typical Tahitian conception of Rock 'n' Roll

Na Te Monan (You Came To Me From The Sea) - Loma with Eddie Lund & His Tahitians

The current No. 1 hit song in Papeete.

E Piko (Sleep, Sleep) - Eddie Lund & His Tahitians

A charming lullaby from the Low Islands, telling the child that all his dreams will come true when he awakens.

Oriori Cha Cha Cha (Come Cha Cha Cha With Me) - Eddie Lund & His Tahitians

This is a typical Tahitian version of the Cha Cha.

Adieu Cherie (Farewell, My Love) - Eddie Lund & His Tahitians

The traditional Bora Bora song of parting

Tiare Taporo (Line Blossoms) - Mutiny On The Bounty Drummers

The Mutiny Drums take the featured role on Tiare Tapora, a typical Tahitian dance.

Ohio E (Lonely Shellfish Of The Shore) - Eddie Lund & His Tahitians

An ukulele solo is the highlight of this beautiful instrumental.

Ueue (Shake It Up) - Mutiny On The Bounty Drummers

The Mutiny Drums render another typical dance of Tahiti.

Oriorio E (Ancient Chant Of Bora Bora) - The Bora Bora Ceremonial Singers

Actually recorded recorded in Bora, Bora, with native singers and drummers.

Taviri (Whirling) - Mutiny On The Bounty Drummers

A Tahitian dance routine by The Mutiny Drums.

Ua Ama Te Mori (Light In The Window For Papa) - Eddie Lund & His Tahitians

Instrumental, featuring the Tahitian mandolin. Ua Ama Te Mori is one of the currently popular songs or Tahiti.

Mati (Strike A Match) - Mutiny On The Bounty Drummers

A Bora Bora dance, depicting the striking of a match.

Kirahu E (The Kirahu Bird) - Eddie Lund & His Tahitians

The instrumental featured in the Lesser release, Noa, Noa, the story of Paul Gauguin.

Penu (Stone Hammer Dance)

The penu is the Tahitian stone vessel used for preparing native foods. This is a Bora Bora dance, describing the pounding of roots for a native feast.