{"product_id":"mca2-4007","title":"Alfred Apaka - The Best of (1960) 2-LP Vinyl LP Greatest Hits, Lovely Hula Hands","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e DL-78992\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1960s, Hawaii \u0026amp; Pacific Islands\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good (VG)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good (VG)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eVinyl plays with crackles and some clicks (play-graded). Double LP. Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges, moderate scuffing, surface impressions and abrasion spots (front\/back); inner-gate has slight discoloration with darker spots. Inner-sleeves are original (Decca Ads); one seam partially split. Spine is mostly readable with mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along bottom-edge, much heavier along top-edge splits across top. Some corner wear. Openings show signs of use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSong Of The Islands (Na Lei O Hawaii)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLovely Hula Hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMy Isle Of Golden Dreams\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Hukilau Song\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBeyond The Reef\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Moon Of Manakoora\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Hawaiian Wedding Song (Ke Kali Nei Au)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLittle Brown Gal\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSleepy Lagoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eI Will Remember You\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHapa-Haole Hula Girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAloha Oe\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEbb Tide\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eYou Are Beautiful\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePrincess Poo-poo-ly Has Plenty Papaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eForevermore (Lei Aloha, Lei Makame)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOld Plantation\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFar Across The Sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLegend Of The Rain\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThis Song Of Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Magic Islands\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHawaiian Love Call\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBali Ha'i\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFlowers Of Paradise\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eI Wish They Didn't Mean Goodbye\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Best of,\u003c\/span\u003e by Alfred Apaka, is a captivating compilation showcasing the Hawaiian crooner's smooth baritone voice that blended hapa haole music with traditional pop arrangements and English lyrics to evoke Polynesian themes. Apaka, a descendant of Hawaiian royalty through his great-aunt linked to Queen Liliuokalani, starred in his own extravagant revue at the Hawaiian Village Hotel after convincing Henry Kaiser to build the venue, making it a key tourist draw while appearing on shows with Bob Hope and Ed Sullivan. Fan-favorites include \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSong of the Islands (Na Lei O Hawaii),\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eLovely Hula Hands,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Hukilau Song,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eBeyond the Reef,\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Hawaiian Wedding Song (Ke Kali Nei Au),\u003c\/span\u003e which highlight his joyful, agile vocals ranging from powerful baritone to delicate pianissimo. Historically significant as a tribute released shortly after his untimely 1960 death at age 40 from a heart attack, it underscores his role in popularizing modern Hawaiian music worldwide through radio programs like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eHawaii Calls.\u003c\/span\u003e His energetic performances and natural untrained talent set standards that influenced subsequent generations of island entertainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793657458969,"sku":"MCA2-4007","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-alfred_apaka-the_best_of-02.jpg?v=1783553969","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/mca2-4007","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}